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Vol. 157 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2011 No. 109 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was great landowner. He owns 27 percent of this clear—this does not include the called to order by the Speaker pro tem- all the land in America. national parks; this does not include pore (Mr. WEBSTER). This poster here shows the holdings the Fish and Wildlife Service, the f of Uncle Sam. All of the red in the marshes, the coastal plains, the envi- United States, including the red in ronmentally sensitive areas. The Fed- DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO Alaska, is owned by Uncle Sam. Over 50 eral Government would make the deci- TEMPORE percent of the land in the West is sion as to what would be sold. In 2005, The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- owned by Uncle Sam. the landholdings of the United States, fore the House the following commu- Now, if we were to transfer all of according to OMB, was worth about nication from the Speaker: these acres to the east coast, that’s $1.1 trillion. So I think, if we sold a WASHINGTON, DC, about the size of all of the land east of portion of this land, it would raise rev- July 20, 2011. the Mississippi that is owned by Uncle enue for the United States, approxi- I hereby appoint the Honorable DANIEL Sam. Looking at it another way, let’s mately $200 billion or less. WEBSTER to act as Speaker pro tempore on go across the seas, to Europe. If you Plus, it would do other things. this day. were to take all of the land that Uncle It would put the land in the hands of JOHN A. BOEHNER, Sam owns and superimpose it on Eu- Americans. Americans would own the Speaker of the House of Representatives. rope, it would include the United King- land, and they would pay taxes. They f dom, Spain, France, Switzerland, Neth- could pay taxes not only to local and MORNING-HOUR DEBATE erlands, Italy, Austria, Germany, and State governments, but when they Poland. That would be how much land build a business or make a business, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Uncle Sam would own if he owned that they would bring in more Federal in- ant to the order of the House of Janu- portion of Europe. come tax. It will save the Federal Gov- ary 5, 2011, the Chair will now recog- So the great landholder is none other ernment the cost of maintaining own- nize Members from lists submitted by than the Federal Government. The ership, and it will raise revenue and the majority and minority leaders for Federal Government owns about 27 per- pay down the debt. morning-hour debate. cent of all the land in America—623 Real property in the hands of real The Chair will alternate recognition million acres. Americans. between the parties, with each party We are now talking about how to in- What a thought. limited to 1 hour and each Member crease the revenue for this country. It will create productivity. other than the majority and minority Maybe we should do something that Sell American land to Americans. leaders and the minority whip limited was thought of years ago. Ronald Let Americans own more of America. to 5 minutes each, but in no event shall Reagan may not have been the first, Uncle Sam shouldn’t prevent Ameri- debate continue beyond 11:50 a.m. but he did mention in the 1980s that the cans from having a stake, or a share, in f Federal Government ought to sell some America. The United States owns most of that land to Americans to help—get of the grand estate of our great coun- UNCLE SAM—THE GREAT this—pay down the debt. This has even try, and it’s time to let more Ameri- LANDOWNER been talked about in the White House. cans own it—because this land was The SPEAKER pro tempore. The President Obama, a couple of weeks made for you and me. Chair recognizes the gentleman from ago, discussed selling just one little And that’s just the way it is. Texas (Mr. POE) for 5 minutes. 300-portion acre in Los Angeles that f Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, we’ve was worth approximately $2 billion. heard the song: Maybe we should sell some of that. THE DEBT LIMIT ‘‘This land is your land; So I introduced the American Land The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ‘‘This land is my land; Act, which will do this: Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from ‘‘From California to the New York Is- It will require that the Bureau of California (Ms. CHU) for 5 minutes. land; Land Management and the Forestry Ms. CHU. In less than 2 weeks, on Au- ‘‘This land was made for you and Service sell a portion of their land for gust 2, we must raise the debt limit or me.’’ the next 5 years, and that will be a 26 the American Government will go into But we need to understand that, in percent decrease in total land in the financial default. If we don’t, it will be America, the greatest, largest land- United States owned by Uncle Sam. a disaster for the economy, and real holder is Uncle Sam—Uncle Sam, the Now, bear in mind—I’m going to make American families will pay the price.

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We need to change course. under Ronald Reagan, four times under brinkmanship threatens the holders of Cut, Cap, and Balance is a plan I en- Bill Clinton and seven times under government bonds and those who rely courage the Senate to pass in order to George W. Bush; but now Republicans on Social Security and veteran bene- put our country back on the path to are shying away from their duty, fits. Interest rates would skyrocket; in- prosperity creating jobs. spreading misinformation about the se- stability would incur in financial mar- In conclusion, God bless our troops, rious threat we are facing, saying there kets, and the Federal deficit would and we will never forget September will be no impact on the average Amer- soar.’’ That President was Ronald 11th in the global war on terrorism. ican and that it will not hurt our econ- Reagan, making his plea to Congress. f omy. Today, the American people are call- DEBT CEILING DEBATE But that’s not true. Let me tell you ing again on this body to do what’s The SPEAKER pro tempore. The why. right. Chair recognizes the gentleman from If we default on our bills, the interest I know that, if we can move past all Connecticut (Mr. LARSON) for 5 min- on all our loans would skyrocket just the political posturing, we can reach a as your interest rate would go up if you utes. bipartisan agreement that protects So- Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Thank missed a credit card payment. This cial Security, Medicaid and Medicare, you, Mr. Speaker. means disaster for all American fami- that reduces the debt, and that saves I want to start first of all by talking lies. The median 30-year home loan our economy from the disaster of de- about the tenor of debate in this Cham- would increase by almost $20,000, or 10 fault. We must do it now. ber. Historically, we’ve had great de- percent. This would hurt an already f bates in this Chamber. I think that the struggling housing market, pushing Speaker of the House, JOHN BOEHNER, b 1010 home sale prices down and potentially is an honorable man who cares deeply leaving more borrowers underwater. HOUSE REPUBLICANS LEADING about this institution, and I think on If we default on our bills, the stock THE WAY TO RESPONSIBILITY both sides of the aisle we have very in- market could plunge, and Americans in telligent people who care passionately their fifties would lose almost $9,000 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from about their beliefs. We have a Nation immediately from the typical 401(k). that’s in the midst of the worst reces- The S&P 500 could lose 6.3 percent in South Carolina (Mr. WILSON) for 5 min- utes. sion since the Great Depression. It pre- value in just 3 short months. These vails on us as Americans to come to- losses would affect millions of Ameri- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, it was an honor to be here gether and face the problems that our cans, who would have fewer savings for Nation is currently dealing with. earlier with Congressman TED POE their retirements, their supposed gold- You heard Representative CHU men- from Texas explaining about the Fed- en years. tion it earlier. Ronald Reagan did so at If we default on our bills, prices for eral lands and how they could be devel- that time with a Democratic Speaker, gas, electronics, clothes, and other im- oped to create jobs and opportunity. It Tip O’Neill. He did so by appealing to ported goods could dramatically in- is particularly fitting that the Speaker both Chambers about the need to come crease. A U.S. default would create eco- pro tem at this moment is DANIEL WEB- together, facing the daunting reality of nomic chaos, forcing the value of our STER, Congressman from Florida, be- defaulting for the first time on the dollar to decrease, making many prod- cause over his head is inscribed a state- country’s full faith and credit and the ucts we use every day more expensive ment, a very wise statement, from the impact that that would have on the at a time when our household dollars previous Daniel Webster, the states- global economy, on the Nation’s econ- are already stretched thin. man of our country. In the inscription omy, but I daresay, more importantly, We cannot let this happen, but Re- over the head of our Speaker pro tem on one’s household economy. From my publican leaders in Washington are at this moment it says, ‘‘Let us de- perspective as a Member here and playing political games with our eco- velop the resources of our land.’’ going back home and listening to our nomic security. With 2 weeks left and And so we know that the original constituents, I think that’s the most the clock ticking, the time for playing Daniel Webster was correct, and we important thing, is their household childish political games should be over. know that Judge TED POE is correct, economies that are hanging in the bal- Republicans should come back to the and our Speaker pro tem is correct. ance here. table and work with Democrats on a Mr. Speaker, last night, the House Washington can oftentimes provide compromise that will avert economic passed the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of great theater and great back and forth, catastrophe, and they should work on a 2011. As the cosponsor of this legisla- but we do not want this to become the compromise that doesn’t hurt the most tion, I am grateful to have my col- theater of the absurd as our constitu- vulnerable amongst us. leagues support this measure with bi- ents look on in the pain and agony of Seniors earn an average of only partisan votes by Republicans and five being out of work and wondering $19,000 a year. Contrast that to million- Democrats. It cuts spending by $111 bil- whether or not their government is aires, who, because of the Bush-era lion in 2012. It enacts statutes that will going to be there for them. votes, are getting almost $140,000 in tax enforce spending caps on the Federal So I hope that we’re able to pass a breaks from the government every Government for the next 10 years to clean debt ceiling, as Ronald Reagan year. There is no reason that our sen- promote jobs. Finally, it requires pas- did 17 times, the same kind of thing iors and the neediest amongst us sage of a balanced budget amendment that was afforded Bill Clinton and should struggle to pay their hospital in order to raise the debt limit. George W. Bush seven times most re- and electric bills just so we can sub- This positive legislation goes beyond cently, so that we can get on with the sidize a millionaire’s yacht. politics and puts forth measures that concerns that we care deeply about: Yet Republicans want to gut the pro- address the needs our Nation faces. whether it’s dealing with the national grams that benefit seniors most—So- These policies force Washington to do debt and dealing with the issues of cial Security, Medicaid and Medicare— what families and small businesses spending and making cuts that will in exchange for their votes on the debt must do every day: balance the budget. strategically grow the economy, or limit. They actually want to hold your Rather than devise a plan of their own, whether it’s dealing with investing in senior years hostage just so they can liberals in Congress simply want to the American people and making sure make a political statement on the debt raise taxes. These taxes will harm that revenues that come in do so to put limit. We cannot balance the budget on more families and kill more jobs. As America back to work, like the cre- the backs of seniors. the President said in 2009, ‘‘You don’t ation of an infrastructure bank funded

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We have deci- even speak to the number of jobs that to read her words because they tell the sions to make, tough decisions. And will be created going forward. It is story of all too many Americans: it’s time. It’s time to make those deci- critically important that we move for- ‘‘I’m worried, afraid for myself and sions. ward on this. There will be $13 billion all in my situation, and saddened. If I b 1020 in exports from these three agreements still have not been hired to work in the alone, exports. These are American next few weeks, I will lose the financial Now yesterday we debated the companies, American farmers selling ability to live in a room or an apart- unsustainable debt problem that this their goods overseas. This will stimu- ment and will lose the parts of my life country is facing, a situation that is late growth in this economy and job that literally had to be placed in stor- going to swallow up savings for every creation. This is why we need to move age, most notably my family photos of single American, currently, $46,000 for forward on it. my deceased parents, of my children, every man, woman, and child in this But there are other important as- due to the lack of income or savings to country; and it’s rising. And that pects to this. These three agreements pay the rental fees. I have no one who doesn’t count the unfunded liabilities. were negotiated in good faith. And so will take me in or who can afford to do So the debt is clearly a problem, and just like the full faith and credit of the this.’’ we have to set the country on a sus- United States is on the line with re- She went on to say, ‘‘How can you tainable path with a credible plan to gard to dealing with our debt problem, not agree that this is comparable to a move us forward. But there’s another our credibility internationally is on natural disaster when individual lives side to the problem that’s not being the line as to whether we’re going to be are at stake and left as if to be swal- talked about enough, and it’s the fact a leader in this world or we’re just lowed by an abyss of dark uncer- that we are not growing this economy. going to sit back and shrink and see tainty?’’ We are not growing private sector jobs. high unemployment and sluggish job These are the people of our country The previous speaker, my friend from growth and lost opportunities for our who we are sworn to serve. This debate Connecticut, talked about the plight of children and grandchildren. That’s is important on the floor. The debt so many who are without jobs. We have what’s at stake with this. ceiling could be lifted tomorrow, but to grow this economy if we’re going to These three trade agreements need to the pain and agony of the American create jobs, and that means having a be done now. The President could eas- people are stated more eloquently by well-thought-out energy strategy for ily send these to Congress, and we can the people who are actually suffering, the United States. It means funda- vote on them. That’s what we need to and when she says ‘‘to be swallowed up mental tax reform to put us on a very do. That’s a step forward to restore by an abyss of dark uncertainty,’’ that competitive footing, whether it’s a American competitiveness, to restore is a moral obligation for us. Rather small business or a large U.S. com- American credibility, and to restore than talking about staying here over pany, and it also means a very aggres- American confidence. Come on, Mr. the weekend to make sure we deal with sive trade strategy for the United President, lead. States. the debt ceiling and all the machina- f tions that are going on between the Now I want to talk about trade for a two Chambers, let’s stay here till we minute because it really does not get ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER put America back to work. That’s what enough discussion here in this body. I PRO TEMPORE we should be doing: out-innovating, got some very encouraging news just The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- out-building and out-educating the rest last week from the World Trade Center bers are reminded to address their re- of the world. of New Orleans, in my home State. It marks to the Chair. released some quarterly trade figures. f f In the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, RESTORING AMERICA exports from Louisiana manufacturers IN GOD WE TRUST The SPEAKER pro tempore. The and farmers grew by almost 50 percent The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from compared to the previous period last Chair recognizes the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. BOUSTANY) for 5 min- year. This is incredible news because New York (Mr. RANGEL) for 5 minutes. utes. Louisiana is rapidly transforming its Mr. RANGEL. A previous speaker re- Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, yes- economy into a global trading economy ferred to our distinguished Speaker pro terday we had a very vigorous debate that helps our farmers, helps our man- tem with that historic name and was about the unsustainable debt that our ufacturers. We sell to the world. We suggesting that we look for something country is facing, and we passed a bill, create private sector jobs that pay bet- to guide us that would be over the po- the Cut, Cap, and Balance bill. That ter than the average jobs around the dium. What I see is ‘‘In God We Trust,’’ bill is really the only one that’s been United States. One out of five jobs in not the Congress, not the House, not on the table, House or Senate, so far. Louisiana is related to international Democrats, and certainly not Repub- So we asked in the Senate, where’s trade where we export. This is critical. licans, but in God we trust. their proposal? We asked the White If we’re going to grow this country and Recently, I took this to be a very se- House, give us a proposal that the Con- grow private sector jobs, we need a rious thing. I was saying that in the gressional Budget Office can actually trade strategy in place to do this, to process of increasing the debt ceiling give us a score on, on how we’re going help it, to open markets overseas for and cutting back spending, that a lot to do this. We need legislative lan- our farmers, our manufacturers, our of people were vulnerable, and I called guage to move forward on these things. small businesses. upon our spiritual leaders not to forget We can’t just base things on speeches, We’re seeing rapid growth in Asia them. And, indeed, whether we’re talk- as has been said yesterday. and South America right now, all based ing about Social Security or Medicare Mr. Speaker, I believe this country is on trade. Hundreds of trade agreements or Medicaid, that all of these things at a very pivotal point in its history. have been basically voted upon in these were going to be on the block, subject There’s no question about it. We’re at a countries and implemented. Regional to being cut. The press said that I was pivotal point. We can decide, is the trade agreements. Here in the United calling upon Jesus to help Democrats. United States going to lead in the 21st States, it’s been 4 years, and no activ- Well, that’s not so. I was calling upon century as it did in the 20th century ity. We have three pending agreements religious leaders, whether they were and in the 19th century, or will we be right now: Panama, Colombia, and Christian or Protestant or Jewish or swallowed in a sea of red ink, high un- South Korea. These will basically open Gentile or Mormon or Muslim to say

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Where’s the common sense? of people being killed, no one can deny an appeal for the Congress; God bless Today they’re changing the clean air that this is a moral issue, if we were the Gang of Six in trying to save this rules to take a set of chemicals that asked whether we support it or not. great Nation. are already regulated under a set of But yet we find that most Members of f regulations that have been in existence Congress cannot even give a reason for decades and saying, no, we want to why we’re in Iraq and Libya and Af- b 1030 add another layer. We want you to now ghanistan. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION have to be permitted to have these But having said that, let’s face it. It AGENCY’S AGRICULTURAL POLI- chemicals that have already been dem- would be ridiculous to assume that I’m CIES onstrated to be safe in their use in ag- making an appeal for Democrats when ricultural production. what I’m talking about is those people The SPEAKER pro tempore. The We’ve seen what they’ve tried to do who are vulnerable. When flaws in our Chair recognizes the gentleman from with greenhouse gas regulation as well. financial center caused people to lose Kansas (Mr. POMPEO) for 5 minutes. We saw this body respond by not giving their homes, it wasn’t just Democrats. Mr. POMPEO. Mr. Speaker, last the President cap-and-trade, and I’m There were Democrats, Republicans, night this body passed a piece of legis- thankful for that. But we’ve now get Independents, and those that have no lation that takes a first good step to- the Environmental Protection Agency faith in government who woke up in ward fixing America’s spending prob- that’s trying to do the same through the morning, they have lost their jobs; lem, toward taking on our spending ad- regulatory fiat. And now the Depart- they lost their homes; they lost their diction and addressing the enormous ment of Transportation is chiming in pension funds; they lost their savings; deficits and debt that our Nation faces. as well, trying to regulate trucks, farm they had to pull their kids out of But we all know there’s a second equipment under rules that are nor- school; they lost their self-esteem; component to making sure that we mally intended for cross country some lost their homes. I don’t remem- solve this deficit and debt crisis, and truckers and trying to regulate them ber anywhere where we’re talking that’s economic growth. It’s jobs. It’s in the same way, putting an additional about people who are registered Demo- allowing the American entrepreneur, burden on the agricultural community crats. These are Americans that ex- the American consumer to have afford- that has been operating their farm pected more from their government able products, and in the case of Kan- equipment in south central Kansas in than just saying that we will be able to sas, the American farmer and agri- an incredibly safe way for decades. address your needs in the by-and-by. culture producer to survive, to con- I hope that this administration will And the very people that are aged, tinue to do the things that they need reconsider. We cannot continue to God knows we’re not talking about a to do to feed the world. drive costs. We cannot continue to reg- party label. When we talk about our I’ve been in Congress just 6 months ulate the Kansas agricultural commu- sick, when we talk about Medicaid, now, and I’ve watched this administra- nity. We cannot harass it into its leav- when we are talking about Medicare, tion’s Environmental Protection Agen- ing our country. We know this is im- when we are talking about Social Secu- cy act with respect to our agriculture portant. If we drive up the cost of food, rity, how in God’s name can we say we community with radical indifference we’ll drive up inflation. That’s good for are just talking about Democrats? No. or, worse, outright hostility. These are no one. We’re talking about all Americans that folks who are providing affordable food I hope this administration will recon- invested in this country that now see for our entire world, and yet this ad- sider, that they’ll use some common that some of them are so hopeless. ministration—this administration— sense. Our farmers, our agriculture We had hoped that we would deal seeks to regulate it. It seeks to harass producers want clean air. They make it with the debt ceiling which gives the it. It seeks to impose burdens which happen. They need clean water. They President the ability to say, When will cause this great source of wealth ensure that it happens every day. We America borrows, America pays back. for our Nation to leave. I want to talk do not need this administration to har- We thought that the integrity of our about that because it’s so important ass them into leaving the very profes- great country would never be chal- for the growth of our Nation and the sion that is so important to our coun- lenged, certainly by Members of the success of our Nation to continue to try. have that industry thrive, and I want Congress. But that’s not the case. The f President is being held hostage. And to talk about some of the things I’ve what’s being held hostage is the budg- seen in just these 6 months. CUT, CAP, AND CONTINUE WARS et. The American farmer needs energy. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The On the other side of the issue is the The American farmer needs affordable Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from question of taxes. So it appears to me energy. In this morning’s Wichita California (Ms. WOOLSEY) for 5 min- that wherever you find the vulnerable, Eagle, our primary utility in western utes. somebody should be protecting them Kansas and south central Kansas said Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I’m since the lobbyists are not knocking on that the utility rules that this admin- here catching my breath after the de- their door saying, Protect the poor. istration is about to impose will put bate over the extreme Tea Party legis- And this is a great opportunity, since them in a place where they cannot lation that we considered yesterday. the President is being held hostage, comply. Now, I’m not talking about in- It’s easily one of the worst bills I can that we can reform some of the things creased costs. We know that this ad- remember in nearly 20 years of service that we wanted to do, whether it’s the ministration has driven higher elec- here in this body. Every time I think tax system, Medicare, Social Security. tricity rates. We’re talking about a they can’t possibly go any farther, the But these things are supposed to go utility that will not be able to comply majority blows me away with the au- through a process. with a set of regulations this adminis- dacity of their proposals and the cru- I was honored to chair the Ways and tration is putting in place. That’s not elty of their priorities. Means Committee, which constitu- good for the agriculture community in H.R. 2560, yesterday’s debt ceiling tionally deals with all tax issues, all Kansas. They rely on affordable en- proposal, almost makes the Ryan budg- fiscal issues. It deals with trade. It ergy. et look progressive. It makes the con- deals with Medicare. It deals with So- The examples go on. This administra- tinuing resolution passed back in April cial Security. And it deals with taxes. tion, under the Clean Air Act, has at- look positively generous. On this side So you wake up in the morning, and tempted to regulate dust. Now, I don’t of the aisle, we call it the Cut, Cap, and

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But I’m going to give fine without them, we can do it by just a few of the benefits that will it another name today, Cut, Cap, and passing a clean debt ceiling and put- occur with passage of the Colombia Continue Wars, because throughout the ting our people to work, and, Mr. Free Trade Agreement: Duty-free ac- debate over the debt ceiling there’s Speaker, we can do it by ending these cess to the Colombian market for more been an elephant in the room, if you’ll wars once and for all and bringing our than 80 percent of U.S. consumer and pardon the expression, that hardly any- troops home where they belong. industrial goods, exports, with remain- one is willing to acknowledge, and that f ing tariffs phased out in 10 years; im- is the impact of waging not one, not mediate duty-free access to more than COLOMBIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY two, but three wars is having on our two-thirds of current U.S. agricultural Nation’s fiscal health. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The exports with the remaining tariffs Afghanistan alone is costing $10 bil- Chair recognizes the gentleman from phased out over time; strengthened in- lion a month, with the total price tag Texas (Mr. CANSECO) for 5 minutes. tellectual property and investor pro- for Iraq and Afghanistan, going back 10 Mr. CANSECO. Mr. Speaker, there tections; open services markets; and years, $3.2 trillion. And that’s a con- are many concerns on the minds of enhanced transparency in government servative estimate, Mr. Speaker. These Americans today. But there’s one con- procurement. However, perhaps the are staggering figures, especially dur- cern that dominates discussion in most important reason to pass this every coffee shop, grocery store, barber ing a recession when Americans are agreement is that if we don’t, our com- shop, civic clubs or everywhere else crying out for Washington to do some- petitors will. thing about creating jobs and breath- that Americans gather, and that is the Our competitors worldwide are ag- ing life back into our economy. need to turn our economy around and gressively moving to pass trade agree- And what are the taxpayers getting create jobs. ments. We have already seen our mar- The American people are right to be for their trillions of dollars in war ket share in Colombia jeopardized. For concerned about the economy and jobs. spending? More than 6,100 dead Ameri- instance, although Colombia has dou- We’ve had 29 straight months with the cans, continued violence in Iraq and a unemployment rate at 8 percent or bled its agricultural imports over the Prime Minister who’s cozying up to higher, the longest streak since the past 5 years, the U.S. has seen its mar- Iran, and an ongoing civil war in Great Depression. Fourteen million ket share shrink by one-half. In 2008, Libya, a corrupt regime in Kabul, in- Americans are unemployed, and month American farmers held a 46 percent surgents that continue to kill at will, after month the jobs reports show ane- share of the Colombian market. Today, in Afghanistan a nation still under mic job growth. that share has diminished to 21 per- crushing poverty, and an Afghan Gov- cent. In 2000, China was Colombia’s ernment that cannot protect its own b 1040 12th largest trading partner. Today, people. Over 2 years ago, the American peo- China is the second biggest trade part- By any measure, these wars have ple were told by President Obama and ner for Colombia behind the United been a devastating failure. And yet, other Washington liberals that if we States. with barely any scrutiny, barely any would just spend over $1 trillion on the Failure to pass the free trade agree- debate, and certainly no outrage from so-called ‘‘stimulus’’ bill, the unem- ment will allow our competitors to Republican leaders, we continue to ployment rate would not exceed 8 per- enjoy an artificial advantage. At this write that check. Meanwhile, we have cent. Well, in the entire Obama presi- point in our economy, why do we not domestic programs that work, proven dency there has only been one month— want to do everything we can to keep investments in the survival and pros- January of 2009—that the unemploy- the jobs we have and create new ones? perity of our people: Medicare, Social ment rate did not exceed 8 percent. We need to put the politics aside and Security, Medicaid, school lunches, Every month since the stimulus bill recognize the importance of the Colom- student loans, food stamps, unemploy- was signed into law in February of 2009 bia Free Trade Agreement, not only for ment insurance. But the majority says has seen unemployment rates at 8 per- our economy but for our strategic in- these programs have to be cut and cent or higher. terests. It’s time to pass the Colombia capped so we can continue three wars. It is clear that the approach of at- Free Trade Agreement. Republicans want to cut programs tempting to spend and borrow our way f that are keeping Americans alive while to a better economy has not worked. they want to continue funding the wars That’s why Congress needs to look to GANG OF SIX AND CHAINED CPI that have killed more than 6,100 Ameri- policies that will create jobs, like pass- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The cans. It blows my mind, Mr. Speaker. ing the three pending free trade agree- Chair recognizes the gentleman from How about we ask the American peo- ments our Nation has with Colombia, Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) for 5 minutes. ple: Which do they prefer? These wars Panama and South Korea. Mr. DEFAZIO. Well, yesterday the so- that have been failing us for 10 years or Beyond the fact that the Business called ‘‘Gang of Six’’ on the Senate the guaranteed Medicare benefits that Roundtable estimates these agree- side—six very important Senators—un- will allow them and their families to ments will create more than 250,000 veiled sort of an outline about how to retire with dignity? jobs and are important for our econ- save $4 trillion over the next 10 years. I ask my colleagues on the other side omy, these agreements are also impor- Immediately it was embraced by Presi- of the aisle: Do you really believe ev- tant to the United States’ role in the dent Obama. We really don’t know erything should be on the table? Every- world. There is no better illustration of much about it, nor does he, but he im- thing? If you do, let’s talk about war this than the agreement we have pend- mediately embraced it. spending. And if you’re really and truly ing with Colombia. Colombia is an im- We know one thing about it. It con- serious about restoring fiscal sanity, portant ally in Latin America, and I do tains something called a chained CPI. where were you when the Congres- say that today Colombians celebrate Okay. Well, who cares about a chained sional Progressive Caucus released a Colombian Independence Day. They’re CPI? Well, seniors, they care a lot plan that will put us back in the black serving as an example for other nations about a chained CPI; middle-income within 10 years? and in stark contrast to the dictatorial taxpayers, they care about it—they The Congressional Progressive Cau- regimes in Venezuela, Cuba and Bo- don’t know it yet; veterans, and a cus budget proves that we can balance livia. Colombia should not only enjoy a whole host of other people. the budget, but we don’t have to amend strategic relationship with the United What is a chained CPI? Well, the the Constitution to do it. We don’t States, we should also enjoy a strong pointy heads, like Mr. Furman who need to shred the safety net to do it. commercial relationship. Passage of work for President Obama, say we’re We don’t need to tear the heart out of the free trade agreement would build understating and overstating inflation Medicare to do it. upon the existing relationship and fur- with the way we adjust. There is some- We can do it by bringing fairness ther strengthen it. thing called substitution effect. So back to the Tax Code, by ending sub- Apart from being beneficial for an when prices of things go up, you buy sidies, handouts, and giveaways to peo- important ally, this agreement is im- something cheaper, so that means

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Last night, we were anemic 18,000 jobs; but the private sec- So let’s say how this would work for asked to amend the Constitution, after tor added 57,000 jobs, while 39,000 public someone on Medicare: Okay, you can’t two-and-a-quarter centuries, in a way sector jobs were lost in addition to the afford your heart bypass, so instead that will permanently limit the ability 49,000 public sector jobs lost in the you’ll say to the doc, ‘‘Hey, look, I of our government to foster competi- prior month. This is a continuing can’t afford the copay on the heart by- tiveness in a global economy, to gen- trend. Half a million public sector em- pass. Why don’t you do a hernia in- erate greater equality of opportunity, ployees have now lost their jobs, 200,000 stead?’’ That’s substitution. In Mr. to treat our seniors with dignity and of them teachers, while student enroll- Furman’s world, this makes sense. respect, and to defend and define this ment has increased by 750,000. Firing great Nation as an ever-shining demo- more government workers will only de- Now what this would do to seniors on crease aggregate demand, making it Social Security, we already understate cratic beacon of hope and prosperity. So I was proud to vote against the that much harder to sustain the recov- inflation. Seniors haven’t gotten a Cut, Cap, and Balance Act. It is the ery. COLA for the last 2 years. Tell me the House Republicans’ vision for Amer- We have witnessed this before. In price of prescription drugs and medical ica’s future. This is a vision in which 1937, President Roosevelt responded to care hasn’t gone up over the last 2 the country turns its back on the similar conservative pressure by sub- years. We need, in fact, a different achievements of the last century and stantially reducing Federal spending measure for seniors, for Medicare, for chooses not to invest in meeting the before the Great Depression was fully our veterans and others who consume challenges of the next century. in the rearview mirror. It drove us more health care and more essentials, Republicans aim to use a crisis of right back into economic depression. which the CPI doesn’t measure. It just their own making to hamstring future The economy wouldn’t recover until measures junk that people buy. That’s Congresses, limiting our ability to the increased spending and hiring that all it measures. And they’re saying be- make necessary infrastructure invest- accompanied the World War II arma- cause people buy cheaper junk, we ments, to care for the poor, aged and ments buildup got the country moving should change the CPI. That means the disabled, and to respond to national again. After the war, spending on edu- senior, by the time they reach 85 in and international crises. cation and housing for our GIs, the this brave new world of the chained The 18 percent spending cap man- Marshall Plan for Europe, and the con- CPI, will get 100 bucks less a month in dated by the bill would return the gov- struction of the interstate highway their Social Security—not too good. ernment to spending levels not seen system established a permanent middle Veterans would see their benefits also since the establishment of Medicare class and sustainable prosperity. be restrained and go down about the and Medicaid. The impending retire- This is not the time for the Demo- same amount. ment of more than 70 million baby cratic Party to sacrifice our values, And then there is this other little im- boomers means that these spending values held by a majority of the Amer- pact they’re not mentioning. If you’re levels are woefully inadequate, unless ican people, even in the face of opposi- earning $20,000 a year, the tax brackets we condemn our grandparents to a se- tion that has reached unprecedented get adjusted every year. Well, they verely diminished quality of life. levels of ideological radicalization. wouldn’t get adjusted so much any- We have to address our long-term b 1050 more under the chained CPI. So some- deficits for the sake of future genera- one who earns $20,000 a year over 10 The Republican Party would enshrine tions, but we must do so in a balanced years would see their taxes go up 14 constitutional protections for tax cuts manner, combining rational spending percent, but for the rich people, you and loopholes for wealthy individuals cuts and increased revenue. That’s earn $500,000 a year, you’re already at and corporations, requiring an unat- what has worked in the past. That’s the top; their taxes will only go up .3 tainable two-thirds majority in both what we need to do now. We must not percent, three-tenths of 1 percent. the House and the Senate for the gov- abandon the people that depend upon Fourteen percent for someone who ernment to increase the currently the government for a decent quality of earns $20,000 a year; .3 percent for unsustainably low revenue levels of life, but we must not let this great Na- someone who earns $500,000. And roughly 15 percent of GDP. tion become a second-class society and Obama has embraced this? This would necessarily result in un- a third-rate economy. If the bill that precedented cuts in student loans and was passed last night were to be en- What’s happened down there at the grants, transportation, education, en- White House? They’re listening to acted into law, that’s the limited vi- vironmental protection, law enforce- sion it would yield. That’s why I was these pointy-head economists, and ment—in other words, the physical and they’re going after programs that are proud to vote against it. the human infrastructure of our econ- f important to the American people. All omy. of this, all combined of this great The only budget plan that comes WIC ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS ‘‘Gang of Six,’’ would save $4 trillion close to meeting the requirements of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The over 10 years. That is, seniors will pay these constitutional amendments is Chair recognizes the gentleman from more, working people will pay more, the Republican Study Committee budg- California (Mr. FARR) for 5 minutes. veterans will pay more—rich people, et which eliminates 70 percent of non- Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today not so much—but it would save $4 tril- defense discretionary funding by 2021, to clarify a mischaracterization of the lion. Guess what? If we let all the Bush contains deep cuts to Medicare, cuts administrative costs of the supple- tax cuts expire at the end of next Medicaid, food stamps, supplemental mental nutrition program for Women, year—all of them, and the stupid So- security income for the elderly and dis- Infants and Children, commonly known cial Security tax holiday—that would abled and poor in half by the end of the as WIC. be $5 trillion over 10 years and we decade, and raises the Social Security It’s interesting, you can come down wouldn’t have cut Social Security, we retirement age to 70 years of age. here to the floor or speak in com- wouldn’t have cut veterans benefits, we Yesterday’s vote means that the Re- mittee, and we are protected as Mem- wouldn’t have asked low-income and publican majority is demanding that in bers of Congress to say anything we middle-income people to pay more in return for avoiding an economically want. It isn’t required that everything taxes. Now does that make more sense? disastrous default on our debt, we we say is factually correct. Sometimes I think so. make $111 billion in immediate spend- those mischaracterizations, mis- Let’s hope they rethink this down at ing cuts. These cuts seriously increase statements get into the record. And in the White House, and I hope the Amer- the likelihood of a double-dip reces- this case, the complaint or the state- ican people are watching closely. sion. It is estimated that they could ment in subcommittee and full

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I appreciate the difficult the floor of the Agriculture appropria- Vilsack, and I will include this letter decisions and choices that were before you tions bill, it was asserted that the ad- at the end of my comments today, he and the Committee. ministrative costs in this program are notes that the food and nutrition serv- As identified in the Statement of Adminis- up to 40 percent of the total cost of ice delivers its program management tration Policy, the Administration has seri- WIC, this is a misstatement of fact, al- and actual administrative costs at a ous concerns with H.R. 2112; however, I want- though it was included in the report steady 9.09 percent rate, far less than ed to weigh in specifically on what I perceive language and it was adopted by the the 40 percent purported in the Brook- as misstatements regarding administrative committee. ings Institute report and included in costs for the Special Supplemental Nutrition So I come today to point out that the the committee report. Program for Women, Infants and Children 40 percent administrative cost claimed WIC is effective in improving the (WIC). I understand that during full com- by the majority is based on selective health of pregnant women, new moth- mittee debate and on page 43 of the com- data from a 2008 Brookings Institute ers and their infants. I feel it is impor- mittee report, selected data from a 2008 report. It didn’t come from the Depart- tant to clarify that the WIC program is Brookings Institute report were referenced, ment of Agriculture, which administers meeting its mission. It is meeting the giving the impression that administrative the program. The Brookings report col- law to safeguard the health of low-in- costs in the WIC Program are over 40 percent lapsed several legislative mandated come women, infants, and children who of Federal expenditures for the program. The nonmonetary programs, including the are at nutrition risk by providing nu- true figure is much lower. education of nutrition, the require- tritional food and supplemental diets Beyond simply providing assistance in the ment that we support and inform peo- and information on healthy eating and form of supplemental food benefits, WIC pro- ple on how to do proper breast feeding, referrals to other health care services. vides low-income mothers, infants, and chil- other client services, issues like health As Members of Congress, we should dren with other legislatively mandated non- care referrals, even immunization not do the program any further dis- monetary program benefits, including nutri- screenings, these were counted as ad- service by erroneous figures being in- tion education, breastfeeding support, and ministrative costs when they are man- cluded in the report. So today, Mr. other client services such as healthcare re- ferrals and immunization screening, which dated by us in Congress to be carried Speaker, I insert in the RECORD the let- improve birth outcomes and reduce the inci- ter from Secretary Vilsack pointing out. They are programmatic costs, and dence of health problems for WIC partici- it wasn’t proper for the Brookings re- this out and to make the record clear pants. The Brookings Institute report col- port to include those as administrative that the WIC program is indeed being lapses these important additional benefits costs. administered very soundly and fiscally under the category of administrative costs. Breast feeding, nutrition education, conservatively. However, these legislatively mandated pro- and immunization screening are vital U.S. DEPARTMENT OF gram benefits provided to participants programs which improve birth out- AGRICULTURE, should not be classified as administrative comes and reduce the incidence of Washington, DC, July 14, 2011. costs. Hon. SAM FARR, health problems for WIC participants. For reference, I asked USDA’s Food and Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Agriculture, They should not be categorized as ad- Nutrition Service to provide me with a ministrative costs for the purpose of Rural Development, Food and Drug Admin- istration and Related Agencies, House of breakdown of the Federal cost of food bene- budgeting. fits, non-monetary program benefits and ad- So today, I would like to point out in Representatives, Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC. ministrative expenses for FY 2010. I am shar- a recent letter to our Subcommittee on DEAR CONGRESSMAN FARR: Thank you for ing this information with you to correct the Agriculture Appropriations, of which I your work on behalf of the Department of record and so that you can share it with your am the ranking member, from the Sec- Agriculture’s (USDA) appropriations for fis- colleagues:

Percentage of Category Obligations obligations

Supplemental Food Benefits ...... $4,561,570,027 70.44% Nutrition Services and Admin. (NSA): Additional Benefits: Nutrition Education ...... 418,437,331 6.46% Breastfeeding Support ...... 149,133,594 2.30% Other Client Services ...... 758,015,711 11.70% Program Management ...... 588,984,767 9.09% Total Nutrition Services & Admin. (NSA) ...... 1,914,571,403 29.56% Total Food and NSA ...... 6,476,141,430 100.00%

I consider the category of program man- rape and sexual assault in the military. by other men, nearly three times what agement, which is 9.09 percent of total Fed- I have mentioned the fact that the it was in 2007. We know the number of eral obligations, to be the true measure of Pentagon has estimated that 19,000 actual victims is much higher. administrative costs needed to deliver the complete suite of benefits to WIC partici- servicemembers are raped or sexually The latest Department of Defense re- pants. This percentage has remained con- assaulted each and every year. The vic- port showed that only 13 percent of sistent over the past 5 years. tims typically are blamed and the as- those who are raped in the military ac- It is my hope that this will clear up any sailants are promoted. tually report them. Men keep quiet for misunderstanding regarding administrative I have shared the personal stories of the same reasons women do—a mili- costs in WIC, and I look forward to working several women who needed to have a tary system that gives them virtually with you in the future. A similar letter is bright light shined on this ongoing epi- no chance of justice. being sent to Congressmen Jack Kingston, demic. But it is not only females in the Harold Rogers, and Norman Dicks. In 2010, the Pentagon anonymously Sincerely, military that are victims. Men are asked active duty soldiers who had THOMAS J. VILSACK, being victimized as well. been sexually assaulted why they did Secretary. In an April 2011 article entitled ‘‘The not report their attacks. Half of them f Military’s Secret Shame,’’ Newsweek said they didn’t want anyone to know. looked at the subject hardly anyone A third of them said they didn’t think SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE talks about: male on male rape and MILITARY anything would be done. And 30 percent sexual assault. Mr. Speaker, it is time said they were afraid of retaliation or The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to break this silence. reprisal. Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Last year, nearly 50,000 male vet- California (Ms. SPEIER) for 5 minutes. erans screened positive for ‘‘military Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, for the sexual trauma.’’ Think about that, b 1100 last few months I have come to this 50,000 men. That’s nearly double what I now want to share with you the floor every week to talk about a moral it was in 2003. Another 110 men made story of Blake Stephens. I warn you black eye on this country—the issue of confidential reports of sexual assault that some of the material is graphic.

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Tur- they set upon the work of these hours, key’s foreign minister, the Honorable ward off an elevated platform onto the of these days. Help them to make wise Ahmet Davutoglu, has proclaimed that hood of a car. When he reported the in- decisions in a good manner and to cident, his platoon sergeant told him, Turkey’s foreign policy is rooted in the carry their responsibilities steadily, ‘‘You’re the problem. You’re the reason doctrine of ‘‘zero problems with its with high hopes for a better future for this is happening,’’ and refused to take neighbors.’’ Unfortunately, the fruits our great Nation. action. His assailants told him that of this doctrine appear to be wholly ab- Deepen their faith, widen their sym- once deployed to Iraq, they would sent in Turkish relations with the Re- pathy, heighten their aspirations, and shoot him in the head. public of Cyprus. I recently received an email from Under the auspices of the United Na- give them the strength to do what Heath Phillips, who joined the Navy at tions, Turkey agreed as a confidence ought to be done for this country. the young age of 17, in 1988. Phillips building measure in 1979 to withdraw May Your blessing, O God, be with was attacked on multiple occasions be- and hand over the uninhabited city of them and with us all this day and every ginning his first weekend on duty. Famagusta to its rightful inhabitants. day to come, and may all we do be done When he reported the assault, he was Despite the annual calls of the United for Your greater honor and glory. called a liar, a baby, mama’s boy, and Nations for Turkey and the Turkish oc- Amen. a few other choice words. He would cupation authorities to honor this f complain to the chain of command and agreement, Famagusta remains a ghost THE JOURNAL be told to shut up, and asked for wit- town. The international community nesses. In one particularly horrific in- continually demands the withdrawal of The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- cident, a group of men attacked Phil- the overwhelming Turkish military ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- lips in the shower and sodomized him presence on Cyprus. However, the ceedings and announces to the House with a toilet brush handle. They Turkish occupation authorities have his approval thereof. laughed and joked about it the whole not even considered a reduction of Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- time. After he went to the infirmary, military troops. nal stands approved. bleeding and in pain, he was told he As a candidate country seeking ac- f cession to the European Union, Turkey was fine and to take the day off. Phil- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE lips eventually went AWOL to protect has been advised to open its air and sea The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman himself. He still suffers to this day. ports to the Republic of Cyprus as a Mr. Speaker, this is a moral black condition for the further negotiation of from Indiana (Mr. BUCSHON) come for- eye on the military, it’s a moral black the accession chapters. Turkey none- ward and lead the House in the Pledge eye on this Congress, and it’s a moral theless refuses to open its ports to Cyp- of Allegiance. black eye on this Nation. It is time to riot-flagged vessels. Cyprus will hold Mr. BUCSHON led the Pledge of Alle- stop talking and to take action. the presidency of the European Union giance as follows: in the second half of 2012. Rather than I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the f seize the opportunity to put its ‘‘zero United States of America, and to the Repub- THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR OF INVA- problems’’ doctrine into effect, Foreign lic for which it stands, one nation under God, SION AND OCCUPATION OF CY- Minister Davutoglu just the other day indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. PRUS threatened the European Union that f The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Turkey will freeze relations with that ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Chair recognizes the gentleman from body when the Republic of Cyprus The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- Maryland (Mr. SARBANES) for 5 min- holds its presidency. utes. Mr. Speaker, this is not the conduct tain up to 15 requests for 1-minute Mr. SARBANES. Mr. Speaker, I rise of a country serious about joining the speeches on each side of the aisle. today, as I do each year on the anniver- family of democratic nations. The f sary of Turkey’s unlawful invasion of United States, the European Union, HONORING U.S. ARMY SPECIALIST Cyprus, to again call upon Turkish au- and the United Nations all call for a JAMES A. WATERS thorities to end the 37-year military just and lasting settlement that reuni- occupation of this island nation. The fies Cyprus as a bizonal, bicommunal (Mr. BUCSHON asked and was given tragic history of the occupation is federation. After 37 years of broken permission to address the House for 1 well-documented. Sadly, with each promises, it is high time that this minute.) passing year, still more indignities are Chamber demand that Turkey conduct Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, I rise visited upon the Cypriot people. itself in accordance with the standards today to honor U.S. Army Specialist On Christmas morning, 2010, a large and values expected of a democracy, a James A. Waters. Specialist Waters, a number of Orthodox Christians made member of NATO, and a candidate 21-year-old native of Cloverdale, Indi- their way to the Saint Sinesios Church. country of the European Union. ana, lost his life in combat on July 1 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suf- During the prayer service, the Turkish f occupation authorities barged into the fered from an improvised explosive de- RECESS church, drove out the worshipers, and vice during an insurgent attack. sealed the doors of the building. This The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Specialist Waters was assigned to the was an assault on religious freedom. A ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, few months ago, on May 2, Turkish oc- declares the House in recess until noon 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Moun- cupation authorities demolished the today. tain Division in Fort Drum, New York. 200-year old Chapel of Saint Thekla lo- Accordingly (at 11 o’clock and 7 min- Indiana lost a great citizen, who was cated in the village of Vokolida. This, utes a.m.), the House stood in recess affectionately known as Jimmy. He too, was an assault on religious free- until noon. planned to marry his high school dom. These are among countless exam- f sweetheart in December. ples of the systematic repression and b 1200 His sacrifice and valor should be destruction of the Orthodox Christian commended, and I would like to offer faith that is carried on by Turkish au- AFTER RECESS my most heartfelt condolences to Spe- thorities on the island. The recess having expired, the House cialist Waters’ family and friends. The United States Commission on was called to order by the Speaker at From a grateful Nation, he will be International Religious Freedom, the noon. missed but not forgotten.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise true leader in the field of mental bigger spending cuts in exchange for today to applaud the work of the Insti- health. I believe we must make mental raising the debt ceiling is the latest tute of Medicine’s Committee on Pre- health care and full implementation of and greatest effort yet to kill middle ventive Services for Women, who re- mental health parity a major priority class American jobs. leased their critically important final as we continue to protect health care They say either we cut government report yesterday. The IOM’s rec- as a right for all. spending deeper, or they’re going to ommendations are clear. Women need I commend the Rhode Island Council force us into default, which every econ- access to annual well-woman preven- of Community Health Organizations on omist agrees causes a deeper recession tive visits, access to screening for do- their work to improve and promote and throws hundreds of thousands of mestic violence, gestational diabetes, mental health care. middle class Americans out of work. and a full range of sexually trans- f Mr. Speaker, it’s time for House Re- mitted diseases. They need to have in- publicans to get a grip and offer an creased breastfeeding support, and they RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF agenda that actually creates jobs. ARCHBISHOP CHARLES CHAPUT need to have access to contraceptives, f all without cost sharing. (Mr. GARDNER asked and was given In these hard economic times, these permission to address the House for 1 WE MUST PRESERVE AMERICA’S recommendations underscore the im- minute.) SPACE LEGACY perative that women and their families Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, today I (Mr. PALAZZO asked and was given should not have to choose between pre- rise before you to recognize the hard permission to address the House for 1 ventive care and paying their bills. work and dedication of Archbishop minute.) The IOM was bold. It broke through Charles Chaput, who has served the Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, 42 years the extreme politics surrounding wom- Colorado Catholic community for over ago today, Neil Armstrong took one en’s health and, instead, relies on rig- a decade. It was announced this week small step on the lunar surface. It was orous science to make its determina- that he has been reassigned to lead the the culmination of a national initia- tions. We must follow the IOM’s lead Archdiocese of Philadelphia. While I tive to put men on the Moon. But al- and ensure all women have access to am saddened that Archbishop Chaput though our mission was achieved, it these services, no matter where they will be leaving our great State, he didn’t end our yearning to explore. In get their health care or how much they leaves behind a legacy of defending the many ways it only deepened, and I be- earn. innocent and helping the weak that we lieve it still exists today. can all celebrate with pride. Tomorrow, STS–135 Atlantis is sched- f He first came to Colorado in 1977 to uled to land in Florida; and with the GANG OF SIX be pastor of Holy Cross Parish in completion of the mission, the shuttle (Mr. CHAFFETZ asked and was given Thornton. After many years of min- program will have come to an end. We now face the uncertainty of where our permission to address the House for 1 istry, and having held various impor- next steps in space will be. minute and to revise and extend his re- tant positions in the Church, in 1977 America’s legacy as the unrivaled marks.) Pope John Paul II appointed and in- stalled him Archbishop of Denver. He world leader in space exploration en- Mr. CHAFFETZ. Gang of Six? The ters into a new and uncertain era. As Gang of Six? How about that gang of has fought against anti-Semitism and other forms of intolerance, working chairman of the Space and Aeronautics 234 people yesterday, Republicans and Subcommittee, partnered with Chair- Democrats, who passed the plan that tirelessly to advance religious freedom around the globe. His outreach to the man RALPH HALL, I will work within doesn’t raise taxes and averts the cri- Congress, with NASA, and with private sis? Hispanic community is second to none. I first met him at the Colorado State entities to ensure America’s space ex- f Legislature where I came to know him ploration legacy is maintained and RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL OF COM- as a man of high integrity and deep, that last year’s NASA reauthorization MUNITY MENTAL HEALTH ORGA- deep faith. I admire the archbishop’s bill is implemented. We must continue developing the NIZATIONS dedication to all people of faith. I’d like to offer him my most sincere Space Launch System and Multi-Pur- (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given thanks for all of his work in Colorado pose Crew Vehicle in order to achieve permission to address the House for 1 and wish him the best of luck in all of assured access for American crews to minute.) his future endeavors. the international space station. Even Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise f in challenging economic times, I urge today in recognition of the extraor- my colleagues to prioritize human dinary work of the Rhode Island Coun- DEFAULT WOULD DESTROY space flight, for it is in times like cil of Community Mental Health Orga- AMERICAN JOBS these that inspiration is needed more nizations. Representatives from the (Mr. DOYLE asked and was given than ever. Rhode Island Council of Community permission to address the House for 1 f Mental Health Organizations are on minute and to revise and extend his re- b 1210 Capitol Hill this week advocating for marks.) the millions of Americans who suffer Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, Repub- WE NEED JOBS from mental illness. licans want deep spending cuts with no (Mr. COHEN asked and was given per- The council’s work is vital because, new revenues as the price of raising the mission to address the House for 1 according to the National Institute of debt limit. Some Republicans have minute.) Mental Health, an estimated 26 percent downplayed the impact that defaulting Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, Republican of American adults will suffer from a on the national debt would have on our slash-and-burn politics have not cre- diagnosable mental disorder in a given economy and our people, and most Re- ated a single job for hardworking year, and approximately 6 percent of publicans have downplayed the impact Americans and Republicans have not Americans will suffer from a serious on average Americans of the budget presented a bill on jobs in this Con- form of mental illness. cuts they’re calling for. This doesn’t gress. The fact is we need jobs and we Since 1979, the council has led crit- come as a surprise, but what is sur- need innovative jobs, and the Demo- ical efforts to raise awareness about prising is how out of touch they are crats have proposed a jobs plan that mental health and emphasize the im- with mainstream Americans. emphasizes innovation.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:12 Jul 21, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20JY7.017 H20JYPT1 pwalker on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5250 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 20, 2011 We had an opportunity last week to tax cuts, and emergency measures to I rise today, Mr. Speaker, to say that have more investment in solar—less in save our economy. we have an important responsibility to fossil fuels—solar green jobs that are Yesterday, House Republicans passed our seniors to protect their Medicare innovative, create more jobs and pro- a bill that asked for sacrifices from and their Social Security benefits, to tect us in the future so we don’t have seniors, veterans, and children but ex- make sure that we’re creating opportu- to spend money on defense to protect empted corporations from giving up nities for education for their children, those lines that bring us oil from the even their most egregious tax loop- to make sure that we’re creating jobs, Middle East, yet we didn’t do it. holes, like those that encourage ship- rebuilding our infrastructure, our We need to invest in education, and ping jobs overseas. That bill also all roads, our bridges, our highways, our the Democrats have tried to do that. but guarantees a default by requiring a rail systems, and we haven’t done our But the Republicans want to cut Pell two-thirds vote from both Chambers job. Grants and cut workforce investment before we can pay our bills. To return So, Mr. Speaker, I say it’s time for us opportunities. We need to have an edu- to the balanced budgets of the 1990s to stop the silliness, to prevent the de- cated workforce, and we need to have will require a long-term commitment fault, and to get on with the Nation’s creative ways to create jobs and not from the entire country, a commit- business. just be slaving to Big Oil and Wall ment that will only come if everyone f contributes. Street. STOP PLAYING GAMES, DON’T Jobs is our most important business We do not need to end Social Secu- DEFAULT here. And while I speak of jobs, we rity and Medicare, as some would do. have one job the American public We can and must reduce the deficit in (Mr. WALZ of Minnesota asked and wants us to do, and that is prevent a a balanced way that ensures the well- was given permission to address the default on our debt and embarrass the being of every American. House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) United States and wreck the world’s f economy. That’s more important than Mr. WALZ of Minnesota. Mr. Speak- JOBS AND THE ECONOMY any pledge, Mr. Speaker, that anybody er, I rise today to say what my col- has taken. Don’t default. (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of leagues and I’m sure many Americans across the country are saying: Stop f Texas asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) playing the games and get the work CALL FOR SENATE ACTION Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of done. (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- Texas. Mr. Speaker, we need bipartisan I understand we all come here with mission to address the House for 1 efforts that focus on fiscal responsi- values, ideas, and principles that we minute and to revise and extend his re- bility while maintaining important in- hold dear, but when the facts dispute marks.) vestments in our communities that our ideology, we don’t get the choice to Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, will create jobs and grow the economy. change the facts; you change your ide- the House passed the cut, cap, and bal- Even now, I am trying to be con- ology. ance plan to control government spend- fident that the best interests of the Failure to pay our bills will be cata- ing and raise the debt limit. Now we American people will prevail, but it is strophic to our economy; it’s that sim- need the Senate to act and put their terribly disappointing that ending ple. This isn’t a question of enabling plan on the table. Medicare for seniors is so important to future deficits. The Federal Govern- While it was good to hear yesterday Republicans that they continue to pur- ment needs to cover promises it made that at least six Senators have reached sue this agenda at all costs and will- to our soldiers, to our veterans, to our agreement on a plan to control our ingly put our national economy in seniors, and to our creditors. Responsible people in countries pay debt, what we really need is the other peril. their bills. Our 40th President knew Chamber to bring a plan to the floor Mr. Speaker, the House of Represent- this. In a radio address he delivered in and pass it out of the Senate. We have atives has been under the control of 1987, Ronald Reagan admonished Con- passed a clear plan, one that can be the Republicans for nearly 200 days, gress for bringing the government to scored by the CBO, a plan that calls for and they have yet to bring a single job- the edge of default and urged them to a long-term solution to keep Congress creating bill to the floor. This is an face their responsibility. responsible, the balanced budget issue that should always be above par- Here’s what President Reagan said: amendment. tisan politics. It seems that they would ‘‘Interest rates will skyrocket, insta- It is clear that we need to act on the rather see the United States default on bility will occur in the financial mar- debt ceiling soon. Our credit rating is its existing debt for the first time in kets, and the Federal deficit will soar.’’ certainly at risk. However, we cannot history, watch our economy lose hun- We cannot ignore the facts, and al- forget that what is truly at risk is the dreds of thousands of jobs, and cause lowing our Nation to default no way long-term solvency of our Nation. If we interest rates and consumer goods to fixes our budget problems. continue on the current path, we will skyrocket in the process. Stop playing the games; get the work end up being controlled by our credi- We must do something about it. done; move the country forward. tors, just like Greece, Portugal, and f f Ireland. Our very independence is at DON’T DEFAULT stake here. EMERGENCY WATERSHED By acting responsibly now, we avoid (Ms. EDWARDS asked and was given PROTECTION PROGRAM greater pain later. Kicking the can permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. LUJA´ N asked and was given per- down the road is only kicking our Na- minute.) mission to address the House for 1 tion’s future. Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise minute and to revise and extend his re- f today because I look across my con- marks.) gressional district and across this Mr. LUJA´ N. Mr. Speaker, there are a DEBT LIMIT country where people have lost their lot of important conversations that are (Ms. TSONGAS asked and was given homes, they have lost their jobs, and taking place today, but it’s important permission to address the House for 1 they have sacrificed their retirement that we talk about what has happened minute.) accounts because our fiscal house in New Mexico recently. Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Speaker, unless hasn’t been in order, and here today we New Mexico has been hit by a series this Congress takes action on August 2, sit awaiting the opportunity to do for of wildfires during this extremely dry our Nation will stop paying our bills the American people what we ought to, fire season. Many communities have because we refuse to come together and which is to prevent a default, to pre- been threatened by fires as families take shared responsibility. These bills vent a default that would result in fur- have lost their homes and livestock pay for policies already purchased, ther sacrificing of retirement savings and tribal lands have been damaged. such as the wars in Afghanistan and and jobs and homes across this coun- At a time when many counties are Iraq, the 2003 prescription drug benefit, try. They’re really depending on us. struggling with a drought, the fire

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:12 Jul 21, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20JY7.019 H20JYPT1 pwalker on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE July 20, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5251 damage to our watersheds, which pro- of our seniors, people with disabilities, tax cuts, and of course big business vide New Mexico with the majority of and the middle class. with tax cuts. The Republican majority its surface water, has impacted drink- When Willy Sutton was asked why do wasted a crucial day of debate instead ing water supplies and increased the you rob banks, he said, because that’s of protecting and working on the finan- threat of floods during monsoon sea- where the money is. cial security for our Nation. son. Asking the elderly and people with We could have debated a strong jobs With the Midwest recovering from disabilities to shoulder the responsi- agenda like the Make It in America floods and tornados and the West bat- bility for our national debt—really? agenda that the Democrats have. We tling fires and drought, the current re- Nearly half of Medicare beneficiaries could have discussed how we could sources available to fight these disas- have income at or below 200 percent of strengthen partnerships with busi- ters are simply not enough. Funds for poverty. The median income for seniors nesses to retain America’s workers for the Natural Resource Conservation is just over $19,000 a year. The Repub- the jobs that are actually needed here. Service’s Emergency Watershed Pro- lican proposal will end the Medicare But what did they do? As one former tection program, which assist with the guarantee, double out-of-pocket costs Republican budget adviser calls it, protection of watersheds that have for seniors and people with disabilities, they debated something that was ‘‘a been impacted by natural disasters, and send them an invoice for $6,000. misleading political cheap shot.’’ The Republicans Cut, Cap, and Bal- have almost been depleted as a result Of course we need to address our fis- ance Act is harmful for this country, of the disasters around the country. cal challenges, but not by ending Medi- and it is not a serious proposal. It is It’s vital that we provide more re- care in the process. not going to be signed into law. They sources for this critical program that f wasted our time. So I am glad that can strengthen watersheds affected by REPUBLICAN FRESHMEN CUT that bill is dead on arrival in the Sen- the combination of fire, damage, high SOCIAL SECURITY ate. But I really wish, I really wish temperature, and lack of rainfall. (Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas asked they would get down to working for I encourage my colleagues to support America. efforts to address funding shortfalls to and was given permission to address the Emergency Watershed Protection the House for 1 minute.) f program so we can help our commu- Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION nities recover. Speaker, yesterday our Republican OF H.R. 2553, AIRPORT AND AIR- friends jumped for joy when they f WAY EXTENSION ACT OF 2011, passed a draconian bill that would cut PART IV b 1220 $6 trillion and jeopardize a lifeline for Mr. WEBSTER. Mr. Speaker, by di- WARRIORS’ WATCH RIDERS millions of Americans, and that is So- rection of the Committee on Rules, I cial Security. We have all been refer- (Mr. MCNERNEY asked and was call up House Resolution 357 and ask ring to a President that endeared him- for its immediate consideration. given permission to address the House self to this whole country, President for 1 minute.) The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- Reagan. His letter to Senator Baker lows: Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise said: The Nation can ill-afford to allow H. RES. 357 today to ask my colleagues to join me such a result. The risk, the costs, the in recognizing the contributions of the Resolved, That upon the adoption of this disruptions, and the incalculable dam- resolution it shall be in order to consider in Warriors’ Watch Riders, a troop sup- age lead me to but one conclusion: The the House the bill (H.R. 2553) to amend the port group, for their commitment to Senate must vote to raise the debt ceil- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the our veterans, their families and our ing—in 1983 when the country was funding and expenditure authority of the community. much smaller. Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend Rain or shine, the Warriors’ Watch But what do we face here? Frivolous title 49, United States Code, to extend the Riders in my district provide a motor- activity like Republican freshmen who, airport improvement program, and for other cycle escort to our servicemembers and purposes. All points of order against consid- in their manner of affect, showing dis- eration of the bill are waived. The bill shall welcome them home as they return to respect for the Office of the President. be considered as read. All points of order our community. One Member said: ‘‘I have a challenge against provisions in the bill are waived. The When one of our servicemembers for the President. I dare him, I double previous question shall be considered as or- makes the ultimate sacrifice in the dare him to even think about cutting dered on the bill to final passage without in- line of duty, the Warriors’ Watch Rid- Social Security.’’ What about the tervening motion except: (1) one hour of de- ers recognize their sacrifice, honor Member? Should he be dared to not cut bate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the their memory, and offer support to Social Security? The Republican vote their families. Committee on Transportation and Infra- yesterday already cut Social Security. structure; and (2) one motion to recommit. I have seen firsthand how the War- And you’ve just cut Social Security as The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. riors’ Watch Riders bring communities Republican freshmen. Why don’t we en- SIMPSON). The gentleman from Florida together with the roar of their motor- gage in negotiation and let the ap- is recognized for 1 hour. cycles. Bonds are built, tears are shed, proach be negotiation and resolution— Mr. WEBSTER. Mr. Speaker, for the and families, friends, and neighbors not obstruction. Why don’t we engage purpose of debate only, I yield the cus- come together with the Warriors’ in negotiation and work together as a tomary 30 minutes to the gentleman Watch Riders to show respect for the Nation, as the American people want? I from Florida (Mr. HASTINGS) pending sacrifices those in uniform make to en- would like a little more respect from which I yield myself such time as I sure our freedom. my colleagues for the President of the may consume. During consideration of I ask my colleagues to join me in rec- United States, President Barack this resolution, all time yielded is for ognizing the Warriors’ Watch Riders Obama. the purpose of debate only. for all they do for the men and women f GENERAL LEAVE who serve our country. CUT, CAP, AND BALANCE DEAD ON Mr. WEBSTER. Mr. Speaker, I ask f ARRIVAL unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to MEDICARE GUARANTEE (Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- THREATENED revise and extend their remarks. fornia asked and was given permission The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY asked and was to address the House for 1 minute.) objection to the request of the gen- given permission to address the House Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- tleman from Florida? for 1 minute.) fornia. Mr. Speaker, last night we There was no objection. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, the voted once again in the House of Rep- Mr. WEBSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Republican bill cuts, caps, and balances resentatives to cut Medicare, to cut today to support this rule and the un- all right; cuts Medicare, caps Medicaid, Social Security, and to reward the derlying bill. House Resolution 357 pro- and balances the budget on the backs wealthiest 2 percent of our Nation with vides for a closed rule for consideration

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:12 Jul 21, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20JY7.020 H20JYPT1 pwalker on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5252 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 20, 2011 of H.R. 2553, the Airport and Airway b 1230 Without full-year funding for the Extension Act of 2011, Part IV. As I’m sure most Americans would FAA, local officials are unable to move So far in the 112th Congress, three agree, the word ‘‘uncertain’’ does not forward with project proposals. Be- short-term extensions have been signed belong in a conversation about our Na- cause of this, the FAA is an estimated into law to allow for the continued tion’s aviation system and it certainly $800 million to $1 billion behind in obli- aviation trust fund revenue collections does not belong in the same sentence gating funding, which translates to and aviation program authority nec- as air passenger safety. I note a friend tens of thousands of jobs. Furthermore, essary to operate America’s airports. in the House who is a pilot agrees with if the FAA is unable to utilize these The latest short-term extension expires that statement. Over the course of al- funds before the end of the fiscal year, this Friday, July 22. most 4 years, however, great uncer- they risk being reprogrammed or re- H.R. 2553 would extend the program tainty surrounding long-term funding scinded. This, in my view, is irrespon- for a little less than 2 months, until for the FAA has threatened and con- sible, dangerous, and unacceptable. The September 16. The bill maintains cur- tinues to threaten both. Without FAA will have to do more with less, rent funding levels for FAA, its em- steady funding, the FAA is unable to which reduces its ability to help air- ployees, and airports around the coun- best manage the long-term programs ports finance safety improvements try. The bill includes two simple Essen- and projects that are vital to the fu- such as special runway overshoot tial Air Service (EAS) reform provi- ture of our aviation system, including areas, runway resurfacing, proper sign- sions, one of which has already passed lifesaving airport safety improvements age and lighting, and equipment to pre- the Senate by unanimous consent. and the transition to the very impor- vent snow and ice buildup on runways. Both the House and Senate have tant Next Generation Air Transpor- passed separate versions of multiyear These measures not only save lives tation System that we know as but increase efficiency at a time when reauthorization bills, so this short- NextGen. term extension will hopefully give the air traffic is projected to continue Make no mistake, the United States growing significantly. According to the House and Senate the time needed to has the safest, most efficient aviation work out the differences between the FAA, the number of passengers on U.S. system in the world. We can all thank airlines is forecasted to increase by two bills so we can stop kicking the our highly skilled, dedicated aviation about 75 percent within the next 20 can down the road. professionals for that. But in order to years and to reach 1 billion passengers To say that, that is exactly what we ensure that it remains that way, we annually within the next decade. We are doing. For starters, this is the 21st must stop kicking the FAA reauthor- must invest more in our aviation sys- extension of the FAA program since ization can further down the road. I the last reauthorization. We have been know these cans around here get tired tem, not less. Long-term FAA author- at this exact juncture 20 other times. of being kicked down the road. ization should be an immediate pri- The last reauthorization, shepherded The measure before us is the 21st ority. by Chairman MICA, was over 71⁄2 years short-term FAA extension to be consid- In the 110th and 111th Congresses, the ago. That is a long time. Since Sep- ered since the last FAA authorization House, under Democratic leadership, tember 30, 2007, the FAA has been oper- bill. Vision 100 expired at the end of passed FAA reauthorization bills that ating on a series of short-term, stopgap September 2007. I repeat: This is the would have created jobs, improved extensions. 21st short-term FAA extension we have aviation safety, and provided the FAA Quite simply, it is time to stop doing considered in less than 4 years. It is with the tools necessary to modernize this. It is too much. The safety of our also the sixth extension of operation airport and air traffic control infra- airline passengers is something we authority for fiscal year 2011. Mean- structure. ought to take into consideration and while, there has been no progress for My friends on the other side should pass a necessary, meaningful and long- weeks on a long-term authorization. do the responsible thing and appoint term FAA reauthorization. While short-term extensions have conferees so that the House and Senate Once again, Mr. Speaker, I rise in their place in the legislative process, can work out their differences and fi- support of this rule and the underlying they should be the exception, not the nalize a long-term FAA reauthoriza- legislation. The Transportation and In- rule, especially when authorizing the tion bill. Unfortunately, my friends on frastructure Committee has worked to important safety and modernization the other side of the aisle are clearly provide us yet another short-term ex- activities of the FAA. The extension preoccupied with further isolating tension which will ensure the contin- not only fails to address the long-term small and rural communities than ued safety of airline passengers, with aviation needs of our Nation, but also moving this debate forward. In fact, the hope that the Senate and the House denies many of our small and rural the House Transportation and Infra- can finally come to the table and real- communities the air service and eco- structure Committee has held no hear- ize a long-term reauthorization. nomic opportunity made possible by ings specifically on the EAS program I encourage my colleagues to vote the Essential Air Service program. this year, nor did they hold a markup ‘‘yes’’ on the rule and ‘‘yes’’ on the un- By including these policy riders, on the measure before us. derlying bill. House Republicans risk a shutdown of The Senate is not going to pass this. I reserve the balance of my time. our aviation system. Senator ROCKE- The letter from Senator ROCKEFELLER Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. FELLER, after our Rules Committee makes it very clear, as the chair of the Speaker, I thank my good friend from meeting last night, made that very relevant committee in the Senate, that Florida for yielding me the time, and I clear in a letter from him to Chairman this is not going to pass in its form yield myself such time as I may con- MICA. sume. Instead of appointing conferees, as with the policy riders attached. Yet, Mr. Speaker, the Airport and Airway the Senate did 100 days ago, House Re- without the ability to offer amend- Extension Act of 2011, Part IV, extends publicans seem to be pointing fingers ments on the floor, as I requested in aviation trust fund revenue collections and effectively forcing a vote on the fu- the Rules Committee last night, to and aviation program authority at cur- ture of the EAS program ahead of con- consider a clean extension, one free of rent funding levels through September ference legislation. While House Re- the policy riders that will hurt our 16 of this year while also imposing new publicans continue to play the blame small and rural communities, we face a restrictions on the Essential Air Serv- game with the Senate, American busi- shutdown. I believe my good friend ice program. nesses and workers are losing out on from Florida (Mr. WEBSTER) said on Frankly, it is no substitute for a much needed economic opportunities. Friday this short-term extension would long-term Federal Aviation Adminis- Aviation, as we all know, is an eco- expire and then our aviation system tration authorization, and casts fur- nomic engine for the United States, stands to shut down. That would be ther doubt on airport construction and contributing $1.3 trillion to our econ- most unfortunate. safety improvements instead of ensur- omy, accounting for more than 11.5 I reserve the balance of my time. ing air passenger safety, creating jobs, million jobs and $396 billion in earn- Mr. WEBSTER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 or investing in air traffic control mod- ings, and contributing 5.6 percent to minutes to the gentleman from Wis- ernization. our Nation’s gross domestic product. consin (Mr. PETRI).

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I firmly believe this provision This reauthorization has been held some local need, the community or the will ensure that air traffic control tow- hostage for several years, and it is not State or the county involved is cer- ers at high-volume airports in this cost-free. It’s interfering with the effi- tainly perfectly free to do that. country will be appropriately staffed at ciency of operations, the ability to So why we should be picking a couple all times. plan and to expend funds on needed air- dozen communities around the entire Mr. Speaker, we engaged with the port improvements all across the coun- United States and subsidizing to the conference committee very diligently. try. So we’re paying a price for this extent of over $1,000 per passenger to We have all heard the recent stories of sort of thing, and I really don’t think provide this sort of almost air lim- air traffic controllers falling asleep or we should be allowing people to assert ousine service for a few individuals in being locked out of the control tower that they have the right unilaterally these communities is beyond me. or, for whatever reason, not being able to hold up the whole process, that it’s Yet if this is nonnegotiable and we to be on the job, on duty at critical their way or the highway, especially can’t concede to the language already times. when what we’re doing in this par- in the Senate bill and we’re going to Now, I know that air traffic control- ticular mild change to reform a needed have to shut down the whole system, lers reflect the diversity of America part of this legislation, Essential Air except for essential air service, because and the various ills and concerns. We Service, which is badly in need of re- of trying to do this modest reform also know they have long concentrated form, is basically acceding to language after 23 extensions or 24 extensions, hours and it’s a difficult job. Just re- that’s already in the Senate bill. By we’ve really come to a pretty kind of cently there was a question of whether agreeing to the bill that in this respect arbitrary and unreasonable place here or not an air traffic controller was ine- has passed the other House, this is non- in this House. briated on the job, whether he drank negotiable that we can be so bold as to So I urge my colleagues to support on the job or he came to the job, he or simply say, Fine, we’ll agree to the the rule and the underlying legislation. she, with this condition. But if that language that you have which basically Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. was the case and there was one air traf- provides that if an airport is within 90 Speaker, I am very pleased to yield 3 fic controller there, there’s zero. If miles of a major airport, it’s not eligi- minutes to my good friend, the distin- that was the case and there were two, ble for Essential Air Service. guished gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. then there was one. JACKSON LEE). The SPEAKER pro tempore. The b 1240 Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. I thank time of the gentlewoman has expired. The other provides that the cap on the gentleman. And I want to associate Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. I yield the subsidy from the Federal Government myself with his very detailed and well- gentlelady an additional minute. would be $1,000 per passenger. stated opening statement on this legis- Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. I thank Now, what are we talking about? You lation. the gentleman. can rent a car for a lot less than $1,000; I think the premise should be that all I submit that by simply having a and most people, frankly, prefer not to of us agree on the importance of the codified policy that at the busiest and go through a couple of changes, to a FAA. I have served as the chairwoman most critical airports we mandate feeder airline to a hub to another des- of the Transportation Security Sub- there be personnel redundancy in con- tination, if you’re able to avoid it. An committee of the Homeland Security trol towers, we can make the aviation hour 45 minutes, hour and a half air Committee and now serve as its rank- system much safer and much more se- travel is certainly perfectly reason- ing member. Through that timeframe, cure. able, especially when you consider in I have seen the overlapping need to The American passenger has value. addition that if it really is essential, view particularly FAA’s work and par- Those dear souls who lost their lives on the Secretary of Transportation has ticularly air traffic controller work as 9/11 who were not exposed to this con- the ability to waive this legislation. So part of both the safety and security of cept of terrorism had value. The Amer- people are just unilaterally assuming this Nation. ican passenger is entitled to safety and that somehow some terrible thing will I remind my colleagues of the activ- security. Think about the people on happen when the authority already ex- ist role that air traffic controllers in planes flying across our country. They ists in the executive branch to prevent particular took during 9/11. During the are our grandmothers, husbands, wives, that from happening. massiveness of confusion and the loss babies, family members, businessper- So to further hold the whole system of the destination or the placing of sons, associates, colleagues. They’re hostage over a small effort to reform three of our major airlines and planes American passengers and their lives what really has been, I think, over a that were flying in, airplanes, the air have value. To ensure their safety and period of years an accumulation of ear- traffic controller was really a team security, I believe we need more than marks—people had the ability to pro- that was on the first response, if you what is presently moving in this bill vide for a subsidy for an airport in will. So their work is enormously im- that has not come to the floor, and I their district in this area or that area portant. believe we should move on with the because they were in leadership on the And my colleague mentioned some conferees to be appointed because, as I committee or in the Congress, and numbers that I think are extremely said, I sent my language to the initial we’ve seen this pile up and pile up, and important: $1.3 trillion is what we find negotiation. We need to move on so it’s really about time it gets addressed. as the revenue in the airline industry, there’s an opportunity for us to work And asking people to find a way to 111⁄2 million jobs, a 75 percent increase this idea. get to an airport, if it’s less than 90 in employees within 20 years and 1 bil- But this is more than a study. We miles that they have to find alter- lion in the next decade. I want to say don’t need another study. We have al- native transportation, rather than hav- that this means that we have a great ready seen the mishaps. On 9/11 we dis- ing the Federal Government subsidize obligation to protect the American covered the value and importance of it in a few airports around the country traveling public. these particular workers, and we now seems to me to be something that is I also want to associate myself with have discovered the problem. badly in need of doing. It saves money the idea of not protecting our small I ask my colleagues to raise the ques- for the taxpayer. Not a whole lot, but I airports and disadvantaging those air- tion and to question this rule and this think estimates are between $8 million ports by this legislation. And again I bill, or this extension, because we are and $9 million a year. I guess around assume Chairman ROCKEFELLER’s com- putting our American passengers in here that doesn’t amount to a whole ments play to that as well. jeopardy.

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I thank my friend for there isn’t enough demand in our econ- date that at the top 20 U.S. airports, there yielding. omy. shall be no fewer than three air traffic control- Mr. Speaker, as we meet this after- One of the reasons we don’t have that lers on duty during periods of airfield oper- noon to consider this very necessary demand is we send $1 billion a day to ations. I firmly believe this provision will en- legislation, too many Americans are Middle Eastern countries which sell us sure that air traffic control towers at high vol- looking at yet another Friday without oil. Why don’t we keep that $1 billion ume airports in this country will be appro- a paycheck. Too many Americans are here in the United States of America priately staffed at all times. This is a matter of leery when they hear the phone ring and put it to work by putting Ameri- national security. for fear it’s another dunning phone call cans to work, whether it’s in building We have all heard the recent stories of air from a creditor they can’t pay. Too windmill farms off the coast or solar traffic controllers falling asleep, or being many Americans are stuck for yet an- farms throughout our rural areas or in locked out of the control tower, or for whatever other week in a part-time job that exploring regular, conventional sources reason, not being able to be on the job, on doesn’t come anywhere close to paying of energy in a safe and environ- duty at critical times. their families’ bills. mentally conscious way. Let’s do that. I submit that by simply having a codified The country has a jobs crisis. We Why aren’t we investing to give our- policy that at the busiest and most critical air- have the same number of private sector selves a continued lead in the bio- ports we mandate there be personnel redun- jobs in America today that we had in technology industry? As scientists are dancy in control towers, we can make the 2001, and we have 14 percent more peo- figuring out ways to grow new tissue aviation system much safer. ple looking for work. We have a jobs that heals hearts and livers and kid- The American Passenger has value. The crisis. neys, why aren’t we working to retain American Passenger is entitled to Safety and This is the 196th day of the majority our leadership position in the world in Security. that now runs the House of Representa- order to create jobs here in our coun- Think about the people on planes flying tives, and on not one of those days has try? across our country. They are our grand- the majority taken advantage of the So these are ways that we could and mothers, husbands, wives and babies. They opportunity to come to the floor, work should work together. are American Passengers and their lives have together on legislation that would ad- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The value. To ensure their safety and security we dress this jobs crisis here in our coun- time of the gentleman has expired. must insist that Air Traffic Controllers are vigi- try. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. I yield the lant. To ensure their vigilance we must set gentleman an additional 1 minute. b 1250 reasonable minimum standards. Mr. ANDREWS. Why aren’t we doing After 9–11, we discovered the vital impor- I believe that resolving this crisis re- far more than we’re doing this after- tance of protecting our domestic airspace. Air quires us to work together in three noon on this airport bill? Traffic Controllers are part of the front line of areas: Airport investment puts Americans defense to protect the ensure the safety of our First, we have to get our fiscal house to work, and good air travel makes air space. If they lose contact with a plane, in order as a government. We can no growth possible, but look at what we’re they can alert authorities. If an Air Traffic Con- longer borrow 40 cents of every dollar doing: a temporary, scanty extension troller at a major domestic and international we spend, and we certainly cannot let of our investment in our air traffic sys- airport is asleep at the wheel who will make this country fail to meet its obligation tem because we can’t get our fiscal that call? to pay its bills—a deadline that is on house in order to agree to the kind of It is unfair to put the lives of American pas- August 2. Failure to do that would extension that we need. sengers at high volume airports at ANY time mean more than simply failing our We have 196 days of missed oppor- in the hands of one individual, who may at country’s national obligations. It tunity. Let’s not make tomorrow the some point be incapacitated. Even pilots have would mean higher mortgage rates; it 197th day of missed opportunity. Let’s co-pilots. What if the Controller fell ill? What would mean higher car loan rates, come together; work together as Re- then? What would you tell those passengers higher small business rates; and if we publicans and Democrats, and create on the plane? Hope for the best? We need to miss the deadline, it would mean not an environment where entrepreneurs provide the support that Air Traffic Controllers enough money to pay Social Security can begin to create the jobs that we so need in addition to the responsibility. checks or our troops or our creditors. desperately need here in our country. This language I support creates a mandate, We cannot let that happen. Yes, we have a deficit in America—it is that at all times there must be a minimum of Just across this Capitol, there are a very serious deficit—but the most se- three air traffic controllers in the tower during signs of hope, where Members of the rious deficit we have is a jobs deficit, hours of airfield operation. I commend Sec- other body from both political parties and until we can find a way to put 15 retary LaHood for ordering a second air traffic have begun to have a serious proposal million unemployed Americans back to controller to be on duty overnight at National put on the table that would signifi- work, our deficits will continue. Airport. However, the Secretary’s action simply cantly address our budget problem by Mr. WEBSTER. Mr. Speaker, I want evidences that there is no current mandate for reducing entitlement spending, which to remind the people who might be multiple air traffic controllers. According to the we must do; by reducing spending on watching this that we’re talking about National Air Traffic Controllers Association, regular government programs, which House Resolution 357, which is a rule most airports operate 24 hours a day with two we must do; by reducing spending on that would allow us to reauthorize an controllers in the tower for the midnight-to-6 defense in areas that would not weaken extension of the Airport and Airway a.m. shift. The operative word is ‘‘most’’, we our country, which we must do; and Extension Act, which is called H.R. must act to create a uniform nationwide stand- yes, by requiring the wealthiest and 2553. That’s our discussion. That’s what ard, verifiable and enforceable by the FAA. most successful of Americans to pay a we’re talking about. Again, safety and security are mutually need- bit more towards solving this problem. I continue to reserve the balance of ed to protect the public. This mandate of 2 air That is a fair and balanced way to ap- my time. traffic controllers on duty at the top 20 airports proach this problem. I am heartened by Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. I would is vital to America’s National Security. the fact that, across the Capitol, both ask my good friend from Florida I urge the conferees to adopt this important Republicans and Democrats are begin- whether he has any other requests for provision. ning to make that effort. We should time. I am prepared to close. Mr. WEBSTER. I reserve the balance make the same effort here, something Mr. WEBSTER. No. I am ready to of my time. we could agree to. close. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Second, we’ve got to stimulate the Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. In so Speaker, I am pleased to yield 4 min- demand for businesses in this country. doing, Mr. Speaker, having now fully

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FAA extension and appoint conferees release was so different than any of our pre- It’s a sad thing. We want to reduce for the FAA reauthorization bill, as the vious interactions, I almost did not believe that. We’d like to do away with it, and Senate did on April 7, 2011, to move you wrote it. a lot of us would like to do away with this important legislation forward. As your press release inferred, you inserted the EAS language into the FAA extension in it altogether; but it would reduce that Further efforts to add policy compo- retaliation for the Senate’s refusal to accept down to $1,000 instead of having to nents to FAA extensions that have not your language on the National Mediation drive, maybe, an hour and a half to an been negotiated with the Senate will Board (NMB). At no point during our discus- airport. It’s a sad thing. likely shut the FAA down.’’ sions, have we ever linked reforms to the However, another sad thing is that As Transportation Secretary LaHood EAS program to language on NMB. I made it we’re here. I am sad about the fact that and FAA Administrator Babbitt have clear from the beginning of our negotiations we’re standing here on the floor once said, the United States faces a pivotal that the NMB language included in your again to vote for another extension. I time in aviation history. In order to bill—or any other language adversely im- pacting workers rights—could not pass the wish it had worked out. I wish we could ensure the safety of the flying public Senate. As you know, the Senate voted on get together, and I hope that happens and bring our air transportation sys- this issue last year and our Leadership con- in the next few weeks if we approve tem into the 21st century, the FAA siders this matter settled. Your attempt to this. This extension is necessary to en- needs a long-term reauthorization bill. punish the Senate by hurting small commu- sure continued safety for all who fly, While H.R. 2553 buys us a little more nity air service has backfired—this language be it for business or pleasure or for any time, we cannot afford to continue ig- only guarantees that the Senate will reject other reason, in the American skies. noring the underlying problem. the FAA extension. I ask my colleagues to join me today Mr. Speaker, I try very much not to As I told you on numerous occasions, EAS is critical to West Virginia. Specifically, I and vote in favor of this rule and of be as parochial as I can be in many in- discussed how Morgantown and Clarksburg passage of the underlying bill. stances, but in West Palm Beach, we depend on the EAS program. Air service has I yield back the balance of my time, are building a new airport tower, and been a critical factor in the economies of and I move the previous question on we need the NextGen facilities. At the these communities, and drives economic the resolution. Fort Lauderdale Airport—that is my growth across my state. Our every conversa- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The hometown airport—we are expanding tion had me convinced that you appreciated question is on ordering the previous the reasons I am so dedicated to supporting the runway. It becomes increasingly question. difficult to complete the projects when this program. I believed you when you indi- cated you wanted to work with me on reach- The question was taken; and the money for doing so comes in incre- ing language acceptable to both chambers. Speaker pro tempore announced that ments rather than in a block that will The language in the FAA extension you in- the ayes appeared to have it. allow that they go forward in a mean- troduced with Congressmen Camp and Petri Mr. WEBSTER. Mr. Speaker, on that ingful way. makes it harder to find a path forward on I demand the yeas and nays. Toward that end, the failure to enact this issue. The yeas and nays were ordered. a multiyear FAA reauthorization is Over the last twenty-four hours, it is my understanding that you have asserted to oth- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- just going to result in delays to much ant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair needed infrastructure improvements, ers that you had no role in developing this extension, claiming that it was a leadership will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum including, as I have mentioned, the decision. If this is true, I am unclear as to time for any electronic vote on the ground-based and NextGen tech- why you sponsored it, and issued such a sear- question of adoption. nologies; and it will ultimately cost ing press release along with it. If you truly The vote was taken by electronic de- our Nation more in the long run with have no authority to make final decisions on vice, and there were—yeas 239, nays regard to passenger safety, jobs and the the FAA bill, I urge the House to formally 183, not voting 10, as follows: environment. appoint conferees and allow me to negotiate [Roll No. 608] Enough is enough. We need a clean directly with your colleagues who can make extension now in order to pass a long- decisions. YEAS—239 I strongly urge you to reconsider your po- term authorization as soon as possible. Adams Carter Gallegly sition and send over a clean FAA extension Aderholt Cassidy Gardner I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on and appoint conferees for the FAA reauthor- Akin Chabot Garrett the rule and on the underlying bill. ization bill, as the Senate did on April 7, Alexander Chaffetz Gerlach UNITED STATES SENATE, COMMITTEE 2011, to move this important legislation for- Amash Coble Gibbs Austria Coffman (CO) Gibson ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND ward. Further efforts to add policy compo- nents to FAA extensions that have not been Bachus Cole Gingrey (GA) TRANSPORTATION, Barletta Conaway Gohmert Washington DC, July 19, 2011. negotiated with the Senate will likely shut Bartlett Cravaack Goodlatte Hon. JOHN MICA, the FAA down. You need to think about this Barton (TX) Crawford Gosar Chairman, Committee on Transportation and very, very carefully. Any consequences re- Bass (NH) Crenshaw Gowdy Infrastructure, sulting from such an action will fall squarely Benishek Culberson Granger House of Representatives, Rayburn House Office on your shoulders. Right now you are in con- Berg Davis (KY) Graves (GA) Building, trol of the agency’s immediate future. Biggert Denham Graves (MO) Sincerely, Bilbray Dent Griffin (AR) Washington, DC. Bilirakis DesJarlais Griffith (VA) JOHN, As you are well aware, Congress has John D. Rockefeller IV. Bishop (UT) Diaz-Balart Grimm passed 20 routine Federal Aviation Adminis- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Black Dold Guinta tration (FAA) extensions since 2007. I was of my time. Blackburn Dreier Guthrie genuinely hopeful that we would have had a Bonner Duffy Hall Mr. WEBSTER. In closing, I would Bono Mack Duncan (SC) Hanna comprehensive bill after four months of ne- like to address one thing about the gotiations, but appreciated that a handful of Boustany Duncan (TN) Harper difficult issues remained to be resolved be- change that’s in this particular reau- Brady (TX) Ellmers Harris thorization, that of essential air serv- Brooks Emerson Hartzler fore agreement on a final bill could be Broun (GA) Farenthold Hastings (WA) reached. I was under the impression that we ice, which has basically become the Buchanan Fincher Hayworth were still operating on a shared desire to government-funded corporate jet pro- Bucshon Fitzpatrick Heck complete this important legislation. gram. We’ve tried to reduce that. If Buerkle Flake Hensarling It is for this reason that I am deeply puz- Burgess Fleischmann Herger you’re a businessman and you live in a Burton (IN) Fleming Herrera Beutler zled by your decision to introduce an FAA rural community, instead of being will- extension with language that adversely af- Calvert Flores Huelskamp Camp Forbes Huizenga (MI) fects the Essential Air Service (EAS) pro- ing to drive an hour and a half to get on a plane at a medium- or small-sized Campbell Fortenberry Hultgren gram. This surprise maneuver is a complete Canseco Foxx Hunter reversal from the discussions we have been hub, you’re willing to have the govern- Cantor Franks (AZ) Hurt having for several months, and strongly sug- ment fund your airplane for you. It’s Capito Frelinghuysen Issa

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CONYERS, CLYBURN and Landry Petri Southerland Latta Poe (TX) Stutzman Ms. BROWN of Florida changed their Lankford Pitts Stearns Lewis (CA) Pompeo Sullivan Latham Platts Stivers LoBiondo Posey Terry vote from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ LaTourette Poe (TX) Stutzman Long Price (GA) Thompson (PA) Messrs. LEWIS of California, CAMP, Latta Pompeo Sullivan Lucas Quayle Thornberry MCKINLEY, and CRENSHAW changed Lewis (CA) Posey Terry LoBiondo Price (GA) Luetkemeyer Reed Tiberi their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Thornberry Lummis Rehberg Tipton Long Quayle Tiberi Lungren, Daniel Reichert Turner So the previous question was ordered. Lucas Reed Tipton E. Renacci Upton The result of the vote was announced Luetkemeyer Rehberg Turner Lummis Reichert Mack Ribble Walberg as above recorded. Upton Manzullo Rigell Lungren, Daniel Renacci Walden Walberg Marchant Rivera Stated against: E. Ribble Walsh (IL) Walden Marino Roby Mack Rigell Webster Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, due to offi- Walsh (IL) McCarthy (CA) Roe (TN) Manzullo Rivera cial House business, I was unable to vote on Webster McCaul Rogers (AL) West Marchant Roby West McClintock Rogers (KY) Westmoreland the following measure: Marino Roe (TN) Westmoreland McCotter Rogers (MI) Whitfield Motion on Ordering the Previous Question Matheson Rogers (AL) Whitfield McHenry Rohrabacher Wilson (SC) on the Rule for H.R. 2553—Airport and Airway McCarthy (CA) Rogers (KY) McKeon Rokita Wittman McCaul Rogers (MI) Wilson (SC) McKinley Rooney Wolf Extension Act of 2011, Part IV (H. Res. 357). McClintock Rohrabacher Wittman McMorris Ros-Lehtinen Womack Had I been able to vote, I would have voted McCotter Rokita Wolf Rodgers Roskam Woodall ‘‘nay.’’ McHenry Rooney Womack Meehan Ross (FL) Yoder The SPEAKER pro tempore. The McKeon Ros-Lehtinen Woodall Mica Royce Young (FL) McMorris Roskam Yoder Miller (FL) Ryan (WI) Young (IN) question is on the resolution. Rodgers Ross (AR) Young (FL) The question was taken; and the Meehan Ross (FL) Young (IN) NAYS—183 Speaker pro tempore announced that NOES—178 Ackerman Doyle the ayes appeared to have it. Maloney Altmire Engel Matsui Altmire Edwards Markey RECORDED VOTE Andrews Eshoo McCarthy (NY) Andrews Engel Matheson Baca Farr McCollum Baca Eshoo Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Matsui Baldwin Fattah McGovern Baldwin Farr McCarthy (NY) Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. Barrow Filner McIntyre Barrow Fattah McCollum A recorded vote was ordered. Bass (CA) Frank (MA) McKinley Bass (CA) Filner McGovern Becerra Fudge McNerney Becerra Frank (MA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. This McIntyre Berkley Garamendi Meeks Berkley Fudge will be a 5-minute vote. McNerney Berman Gonzalez Michaud Berman Garamendi Meeks The vote was taken by electronic de- Bishop (GA) Green, Al Miller (NC) Bishop (GA) Gonzalez Michaud vice, and there were—ayes 242, noes 178, Bishop (NY) Green, Gene Miller, George Bishop (NY) Green, Al Miller (NC) Boren Grijalva Moore Boren Green, Gene not voting 12, as follows: Miller, George Boswell Hahn Moran Boswell Grijalva Moore [Roll No. 609] Brady (PA) Hanabusa Murphy (CT) Brady (PA) Gutierrez Moran Braley (IA) Hastings (FL) Nadler Braley (IA) Hahn AYES—242 Murphy (CT) Brown (FL) Heinrich Napolitano Brown (FL) Hanabusa Ackerman Capito Foxx Nadler Butterfield Higgins Neal Butterfield Hastings (FL) Adams Carney Franks (AZ) Napolitano Capps Himes Olver Capps Heinrich Aderholt Carter Frelinghuysen Neal Cardoza Hinojosa Pallone Cardoza Higgins Akin Cassidy Gallegly Olver Carnahan Hirono Pascrell Carnahan Himes Alexander Chabot Gardner Pallone Carson (IN) Hochul Pastor (AZ) Carney Hinojosa Amash Chaffetz Garrett Pascrell Chandler Holden Payne Carson (IN) Hirono Austria Coble Gerlach Pastor (AZ) Chu Holt Pelosi Chandler Hochul Bachus Coffman (CO) Gibbs Payne Cicilline Honda Perlmutter Chu Holden Barletta Cole Gibson Pelosi Clarke (MI) Hoyer Peters Cicilline Holt Bartlett Conaway Gingrey (GA) Perlmutter Clarke (NY) Inslee Peterson Clarke (MI) Honda Barton (TX) Costa Gohmert Peters Clay Israel Pingree (ME) Clarke (NY) Hoyer Bass (NH) Cravaack Goodlatte Peterson Cleaver Jackson (IL) Polis Clay Inslee Benishek Crawford Gosar Pingree (ME) Clyburn Jackson Lee Price (NC) Cleaver Israel Berg Crenshaw Gowdy Polis Cohen (TX) Quigley Clyburn Jackson (IL) Biggert Culberson Granger Price (NC) Connolly (VA) Johnson (GA) Rahall Cohen Jackson Lee Bilbray Davis (KY) Graves (GA) Quigley Conyers Johnson, E. B. Rangel Connolly (VA) (TX) Bilirakis Denham Graves (MO) Rahall Cooper Kaptur Reyes Conyers Johnson (GA) Bishop (UT) Dent Griffin (AR) Rangel Costello Keating Richardson Cooper Johnson, E. B. Black DesJarlais Griffith (VA) Reyes Courtney Kildee Richmond Costa Kaptur Blackburn Diaz-Balart Grimm Richardson Critz Kind Rothman (NJ) Costello Keating Bonner Dold Guinta Richmond Crowley Kucinich Roybal-Allard Courtney Kildee Bono Mack Dreier Guthrie Ross (AR) Cuellar Langevin Ruppersberger Critz Kind Boustany Duffy Hall Rothman (NJ) Cummings Larsen (WA) Rush Crowley Kucinich Brady (TX) Duncan (SC) Hanna Roybal-Allard Davis (CA) Larson (CT) Ryan (OH) Cuellar Langevin Brooks Duncan (TN) Harper Ruppersberger Davis (IL) Lee (CA) Sa´ nchez, Linda Cummings Larsen (WA) Broun (GA) Ellmers Harris Rush DeFazio Levin T. Davis (CA) Larson (CT) Buchanan Emerson Hartzler Ryan (OH) DeGette Lewis (GA) Sanchez, Loretta Davis (IL) Lee (CA) ´ Bucshon Farenthold Hastings (WA) Sanchez, Linda DeLauro Lipinski Sarbanes DeFazio Levin Buerkle Fincher Hayworth T. Deutch Loebsack Schakowsky DeGette Lewis (GA) Burgess Fitzpatrick Heck Sanchez, Loretta Dicks Lofgren, Zoe Schiff DeLauro Lipinski Burton (IN) Flake Hensarling Sarbanes Dingell Lowey Schrader Deutch Loebsack Calvert Fleischmann Herger Schakowsky Doggett Luja´ n Schwartz Dicks Lofgren, Zoe Camp Fleming Herrera Beutler Schiff Donnelly (IN) Lynch Scott, David Dingell Lowey Campbell Flores Huelskamp Schrader Doyle Maloney Serrano Doggett Luja´ n Canseco Forbes Huizenga (MI) Schwartz Edwards Markey Sewell Donnelly (IN) Lynch Scott (VA) Cantor Fortenberry Hultgren

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Sherman Tierney Waters (b) TICKET TAXES.— (1) in subparagraph (A) by redesignating Sires Tonko Watt (1) PERSONS.—Clause (ii) of section clauses (i) through (iii) as subclauses (I) Slaughter Towns Waxman 4261(j)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of through (III), respectively; Smith (WA) Tsongas Welch Speier Van Hollen 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘July 22, 2011’’ (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and Wilson (FL) and inserting ‘‘September 16, 2011’’. (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively; Stark Vela´ zquez Woolsey (2) PROPERTY.—Clause (ii) of section (3) in clause (i)(I) (as so redesignated) by Sutton Visclosky Wu Thompson (CA) Walz (MN) Yarmuth 4271(d)(1)(A) of such Code is amended by inserting ‘‘(A)’’ before ‘‘(i)(I)’’; Thompson (MS) Wasserman striking ‘‘July 22, 2011’’ and inserting ‘‘Sep- (4) in subparagraph (A)(ii) (as so redesig- Thompson (PA) Schultz tember 16, 2011’’. nated)— NOT VOTING—12 (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments (A) by striking ‘‘determined’’ and inserting made by this section shall take effect on ‘‘was determined’’; Bachmann Ellison McDermott July 23, 2011. Blumenauer Giffords Runyan (B) by striking ‘‘Secretary’’ and inserting Capuano Gutierrez Scott (VA) SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF AIRPORT AND AIRWAY ‘‘Secretary of Transportation’’; and Castor (FL) Hinchey Young (AK) TRUST FUND EXPENDITURE AU- (C) by striking the period at the end and THORITY. inserting a semicolon; and ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE (a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of section (5) by adding at the end the following: The SPEAKER pro tempore (during 9502(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ‘‘(B) is located not less than 90 miles from the vote). Two minutes remain in this is amended— the nearest medium or large hub airport; and vote. (1) by striking ‘‘July 23, 2011’’ and inserting ‘‘(C) had an average subsidy per passenger ‘‘September 17, 2011’’; and of less than $1,000 during the most recent fis- b 1337 (2) by inserting ‘‘or the Airport and Airway cal year, as determined by the Secretary.’’. So the resolution was agreed to. Extension Act of 2011, Part IV’’ before the (b) LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO DECIDE A semicolon at the end of subparagraph (A). The result of the vote was announced PLACE NOT AN ELIGIBLE PLACE.—Section (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Paragraph 41731(b) of such title is amended— as above recorded. (2) of section 9502(e) of such Code is amended (1) by striking ‘‘Secretary of Transpor- A motion to reconsider was laid on by striking ‘‘July 23, 2011’’ and inserting tation’’ and inserting ‘‘Secretary’’; and the table. ‘‘September 17, 2011’’. (2) by striking ‘‘on the basis of a passenger Stated against: (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments subsidy at that place or on another basis’’ Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, due to offi- made by this section shall take effect on and inserting ‘‘on any basis’’. cial House business, I was unable to vote on July 23, 2011. (c) EXCEPTIONS AND WAIVERS.—Section the following measure: SEC. 4. EXTENSION OF AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT 41731 of such title is amended by adding at PROGRAM. H. Res. 357—Closed Rule providing for the end the following: (a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ‘‘(c) EXCEPTIONS FOR LOCATIONS IN ALAS- consideration of H.R. 2553—Airport and Air- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 48103 of title 49, KA.—Subsections (a)(1)(B) and (a)(1)(C) shall way Extension Act of 2011, Part IV. United States Code, is amended by striking not apply with respect to a location in the Had I been able to vote, I would have voted paragraph (8) and inserting the following: State of Alaska. ‘‘nay.’’ ‘‘(8) $3,380,178,082 for the period beginning ‘‘(d) WAIVERS.—The Secretary may waive on October 1, 2010, and ending on September subsection (a)(1)(B) with respect to a loca- f 16, 2011.’’. tion if the Secretary determines that the ge- GENERAL LEAVE (2) OBLIGATION OF AMOUNTS.—Subject to ographic characteristics of the location re- limitations specified in advance in appro- sult in undue difficulty in accessing the Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- priation Acts, sums made available pursuant nearest medium or large hub airport.’’. mous consent that all Members may to the amendment made by paragraph (1) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- may be obligated at any time through Sep- tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. PETRI) and tend their remarks on H.R. 2553 and to tember 30, 2011, and shall remain available the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. COS- include extraneous material in the until expended. TELLO) each will control 30 minutes. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. (b) PROJECT GRANT AUTHORITY.—Section The Chair recognizes the gentleman The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there 47104(c) of such title is amended by striking ‘‘July 22, 2011,’’ and inserting ‘‘September 16, from Wisconsin. objection to the request of the gen- 2011,’’. tleman from Wisconsin? SEC. 5. EXTENSION OF EXPIRING AUTHORITIES. b 1340 There was no objection. (a) Section 40117(l)(7) of title 49, United Mr. PETRI. I yield myself such time f States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘July as I may consume. 23, 2011.’’ and inserting ‘‘September 17, 2011.’’. Mr. Speaker, for the third consecu- AIRPORT AND AIRWAY EXTENSION (b) Section 44302(f)(1) of such title is ACT OF 2011, PART IV amended— tive Congress, we are working to pass a long-term reauthorization of the FAA. Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, pursuant to (1) by striking ‘‘July 22, 2011,’’ and insert- ing ‘‘September 16, 2011,’’; and This year both the House and Senate House Resolution 357, I call up the bill (2) by striking ‘‘October 31, 2011,’’ and in- passed their own reauthorizations; but, (H.R. 2553) to amend the Internal Rev- serting ‘‘December 31, 2011,’’. unfortunately, negotiations with the enue Code of 1986 to extend the funding (c) Section 44303(b) of such title is amended Senate have slowed, and it is necessary and expenditure authority of the Air- by striking ‘‘October 31, 2011,’’ and inserting for us to pass another extension to en- port and Airway Trust Fund, to amend ‘‘December 31, 2011,’’. able the FAA to continue to operate. title 49, United States Code, to extend (d) Section 47107(s)(3) of such title is amended by striking ‘‘July 23, 2011.’’ and in- This bill is a short-term extension of the airport improvement program, and FAA funding and programs through for other purposes, and ask for its im- serting ‘‘September 17, 2011.’’. (e) Section 47115(j) of such title is amended September 16 at current levels. This ex- mediate consideration. by striking ‘‘July 23, 2011,’’ and inserting tension also includes important re- The Clerk read the title of the bill. ‘‘September 17, 2011,’’. forms to the Essential Air Service pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (f) Section 47141(f) of such title is amended gram. These reforms could result in as ant to House Resolution 357, the bill is by striking ‘‘July 22, 2011.’’ and inserting much as $20 million in savings for the ‘‘September 16, 2011.’’. considered read. American taxpayer. The text of the bill is as follows: (g) Section 49108 of such title is amended by striking ‘‘July 22, 2011,’’ and inserting The first reform provision was adopt- H.R. 2553 ‘‘September 16, 2011,’’. ed unanimously by the Senate and is Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (h) Section 161 of the Vision 100—Century included in its reauthorization bill. resentatives of the United States of America in of Aviation Reauthorization Act (49 U.S.C. That provides that only airports that Congress assembled, 47109 note) is amended by striking ‘‘July 23, are 90 miles or more away from a large- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2011,’’ and inserting ‘‘September 17, 2011,’’. or medium-hub airport would be eligi- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Airport and (i) Section 186(d) of such Act (117 Stat. ble to participate in the Essential Air Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV’’. 2518) is amended by striking ‘‘July 23, 2011,’’ and inserting ‘‘September 17, 2011,’’. Service—90 miles away. People can ob- SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF TAXES FUNDING AIRPORT viously and in most instances would AND AIRWAY TRUST FUND. (j) The amendments made by this section (a) FUEL TAXES.—Subparagraph (B) of sec- shall take effect on July 23, 2011. prefer to drive 90 miles rather than tion 4081(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code SEC. 6. ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE REFORM. take a connecting flight. It seems like of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘July 22, 2011’’ (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 41731(a)(1) of title a sensible thing. We hadn’t thought and inserting ‘‘September 16, 2011’’. 49, United States Code, is amended— about it when we passed our original

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In the done with the understanding that it does not riders should be left out of the exten- in any way prejudice the Committee with re- sion and taken up by the House and case of one airport under the current spect to the appointment of conferees or its program which is within 90 miles, we jurisdictional prerogatives on this or similar Senate conferees, if, in fact, we ever are paying a per passenger subsidy of legislation. have conferees appointed here in the $851, and the nearest hub is 82 miles I would appreciate your response to this House. away. That is a $10 per mile subsidy. letter, confirming this understanding with Earlier this year, the House and Sen- So the second provision dealing with respect to H.R. 2553, and would ask that a ate both approved comprehensive FAA Essential Air Service caps the subsidies copy of our exchange of letters on this mat- reauthorization bills. In February, the ter be included in the Congressional Record Senate passed the FAA Air Transpor- for each passenger, in addition to the during Floor consideration. fares they pay, at $1,000. During this Sincerely, tation Modernization and Safety Im- economically difficult time, it is not DAVE CAMP, provement Act by an overwhelming bi- possible to justify using taxpayer dol- Chairman. partisan vote of 87–8. Passage of the lars to pay a subsidy of $1,000 per pas- Senate bill was widely applauded by senger at an EAS airport, and subsidies HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, both labor and industry stakeholders, can frequently exceed that amount. If COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND and it was estimated the bill would cre- INFRASTRUCTURE, ate at least 10,000 jobs. there are difficulties with that, there is Washington, DC, July 18, 2011. other language that would allow the In contrast, in April of this year, the Hon. DAVE CAMP, House passed an extremely controver- executive branch to waive this provi- Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, sion. Longworth House Office Building, Wash- sial H.R. 658 by a vote of 223–196, the The EAS provisions included in the ington, DC. narrowest vote margin for House pas- extension are limited and sensible re- DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Thank you for your sage of an FAA reauthorization bill in forms that target the most indefensible letter regarding H.R. 2553, the ‘‘Airport and nearly three decades. The bill has been Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV.’’ The harshly criticized by labor and indus- of the subsidies. If we can’t do this, Committee on Transportation and Infra- what can we do, especially after 23 or try stakeholders because it would un- structure recognizes the Committee on Ways dermine aviation safety, slash FAA 24 extensions that have been holding and Means has a jurisdictional interest in the whole program and the efficiency H.R. 2553, and I appreciate your effort to fa- funding, and destroy good-paying air- and improvements in the air infra- cilitate consideration of this bill. port construction jobs. Since Chairman MICA introduced the structure of our country hostage. I concur with you that forgoing action on The House-passed bill actually phases H.R. 2553 does not in any way prejudice the FAA reauthorization bill, we have been Committee on Ways and Means with respect warned and we have warned, actually, out the Essential Air Services program to its jurisdictional prerogatives on this bill that it contains a number of controver- for all but Alaska and Hawaii. We are or similar legislation in the future, and I sial poison pill provisions that seri- not insisting on that at all. We are would support your effort to seek appoint- ously jeopardize the enactment of a modifying that and going along with ment of an appropriate number of conferees long-term reauthorization act this largely what the Senate itself has been to any House-Senate conference involving year. suggesting in this regard. So these pro- this legislation. I will include our letters on H.R. 2553 in the The failure to enact a long-term FAA visions are a compromise, and EAS will Congressional Record during House Floor reauthorization act is costing tax- continue to be discussed as we work to consideration of the bill. Again, I appreciate payers millions of dollars and the Na- finalize the bill. your cooperation regarding this legislation tion tens of thousands of good-paying As Congress tries to find a way for- and I look forward to working with the Com- jobs. Short-term stopgap funding au- ward to address deficit and long-term mittee on Ways and Means as the bill moves through the legislative process. thorizations have stymied airport con- debt issues, if we can’t put an end to struction, job creation, and the FAA’s these extravagant subsidies, then we Sincerely, JOHN L. MICA, overall ability to efficiently administer will never be able to rein in spending Chairman. its programs. Further, multiple FAA where really hard decisions are nec- I reserve the balance of my time. extension acts have created uncer- essary. Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I yield tainty among local airport officials re- Although I continue to hold out hope myself such time as I may consume. garding the total amount of Federal that we will reach a compromise with I rise today in opposition to H.R. funding available this year for airport the Senate in the near future, it is nec- 2553, the Airport and Airway Extension construction. As a result, State and essary to pass this extension to provide Act of 2011. This is the 21st extension of local airport officials are advancing the FAA with continued funding au- the FAA authority to fund airport im- fewer projects, less new construction is thority and provide needed EAS re- provement projects at current levels, moving forward, and fewer jobs are form. Ultimately, we need to get back through September 16, 2011. Regret- being created. to the negotiating table to work out a tably, unlike all of the prior 20 exten- Last week the Airports Council long-term FAA bill. Short-term exten- sions of the FAA authority, this bill in- International of North America sent a sions are not the way to run such an cludes a policy rider eliminating Es- letter stating that if Congress did not important agency. sential Air Service eligibility for 13 extend the airport grant program I urge my colleagues to support the airports in small and rural commu- through September 30, ‘‘safety and se- bill. nities. curity projects will go unfunded and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, The issue today is not whether we the much needed jobs associated with COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, support the Essential Air Service pro- these projects will not materialize.’’ So Washington, DC, July 18, 2011. gram or not. We should not be legis- I am puzzled why the majority would Hon. JOHN MICA, lating on this extension. We should disregard this warning. It is time that Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Rayburn House Office have a clean extension so we can move we move forward and that we get a Building, Washington, DC. it over to the Senate and make certain clean extension so we in fact can move DEAR CHAIRMAN MICA: I am writing con- that the FAA is funded through Sep- to conference and get a bill that is cerning H.R. 2553, the ‘‘Airport and Airway tember 16. agreed upon that we can bring to the Extension Act of 2011, Part IV’’ which is ex- There have been no hearings on pro- floor that can be signed by the Presi- pected to be scheduled for floor consider- posals to reduce EAS this Congress and dent. ation this week. no hearings on this bill either. Mem- For the majority of the House who As you know, the Committee on Ways and bers with affected communities should claims to care about creating jobs, re- Means has jurisdiction over the Internal be allowed to make their case to the ducing bureaucracy, and listening to Revenue Code. Sections 2 and 3 of this bill amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by House and offer amendments to the bill the business community, this exten- extending the current Airport and Airway that would preserve service to their sion bill goes out of its way to create Trust Fund (AATF) expenditure authority communities. unnecessary red tape and problems. and the associated Federal excise taxes to Instead, this extension is inviting op- The FAA needs the certainty, sta- September 16, 2011. In order to expedite H.R. position and creating major problems bility, and direction that a long-term

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So we’re starting with this small pass a clean extension through Sep- I’m embarrassed that this is the fourth part of what the other body has passed, tember 16, appoint conferees, and in extension. But I’m trying to do in 6 or and I’m adding what I think is a rea- fact reach agreement on a long-term 7 months what couldn’t be done in al- sonable provision. A thousand-dollar FAA reauthorization bill. most 5 years. And we’re going to get it subsidy in itself is almost obscene, if I reserve the balance of my time. done. We’re going to get it done one you ask the average Member of Con- Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I yield such way or the other. gress. In fact, when I went to the Rules time as he may consume to the distin- Now, we have also done three what Committee, one of the members on the guished gentleman from Florida (Mr. they call clean extensions to move this other side of the aisle was stunned that process forward. And we did need some MICA), chairman of the full Transpor- we were paying those kinds of fees. tation and Infrastructure Committee. time. You have to be reasonable be- cause this is a new Congress. The other Now, don’t come here and tell me Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I thank our that we don’t legislate on extensions. chairman of the Aviation Sub- body, the Senate, passed their bill in February. We passed the first day in In fact, the other body put an entire committee, Mr. PETRI, for his leader- April our legislation. And here we find bill, a regional safety legislation, on ship. Also Mr. COSTELLO, who formerly ourselves on the fourth, again, exten- one of the past 17 extensions. So we’ve chaired the committee and now is the sion, which is regrettable. done this before. We need to work to- ranking member. I want to thank him All this, I say, my colleagues, could gether on this. I would implore Mem- for his dedication to our Nation’s avia- be resolved I think in a matter of an bers on both sides of the aisle to sup- tion system, safety. And also Mr. hour. There’s been great work and dis- port this because this is in the people’s RAHALL. You couldn’t ask for better cussions, informal discussions, in what interest. This has to move forward. I partners. Mr. RAHALL is the Democrat we call preconference, where some of don’t know of any other mechanism. I leader of the committee, and we have a the principles get together and discuss certainly am not going to allow this fi- great working relationship. We have the terms. All these issues are not new. asco to continue and certainly I don’t had a great working relationship to try Mr. COSTELLO and I, Mr. Oberstar and I, want the FAA to close down at mid- to move forward legislation like a we had discussed this. In fact, I think night on Friday night. And that won’t long-term reauthorization of FAA and the other body took up the pending leg- happen. Essential services will con- other major transportation legislation islation from last time. My goodness, it tinue. Air traffic controllers will be at that has been mired in delay. Quite was pending for 48 months. So there’s their job. There may be some people frankly, my colleagues, I find myself no new issues here. Again, we find our- furloughed. But it is not my fault. It very frustrated being here. selves stalled in the process. will be the responsibility of the other Now, this is the 21st extension. I That being said, I call on the Mem- body, who does not take this up and complimented and don’t let me not bers to pass this extension. This is a pass it. They will be furloughing people compliment the staff on both sides. We clean extension, except for one change; and putting people out of jobs. have great professionals that deal with and it has two parts. The first part this. deals with Essential Air Service. If you want to see people work, then let’s pass the FAA bill. It has the Next b 1350 That’s the program that underwrites, again, routes for air service from local Generation air traffic control provi- The Congress is fortunate and the communities. This is a program that sions. It has safety provisions in there Nation is blessed to have the kind of started at about $50 million a decade that are long overdue. leadership we have with staff working ago and now is approaching $200 mil- So, again, I’m a bit frustrated. I want on these important issues to move lion. We had a vote here in the House, the best for the Nation. I want the best what accounts for about 8 to 9 percent and we decided to sunset that program, for our air traffic control system, our of our GDP. That’s the aviation indus- I guess with the exception of two of our aviation system, and thousands of peo- try forward, setting the policy, the pro- exceptional States, Hawaii and Alaska, ple who depend—not just working in grams, the funding formula, all those who have some unique geographic limi- the Federal Government, but in this things these folks are responsible for. tations on service. But the other body important industry—to move forward. And they’re good stewards of that re- passed a provision, the Senate, passed a Again, I’m so disappointed. But we’re sponsibility. So I thank them in ad- provision that would eliminate service going to find one way. I may not be the vance. I also want to thank Senator based on distance, I think it’s 90 miles, most powerful Member, I may not be ROCKEFELLER, Mr. Speaker, and others and it affected some 10 communities. the most intelligent Member, I may who have worked with us trying to Mr. Speaker, I’ll insert in the RECORD not be the highest ranking Member. bring this to a conclusion. KAY BAILEY the 10 communities affected. But I’ll tell you what: I am a persistent HUTCHISON, the ranking Republican on So this is language that the other Member. And we will pass reauthoriza- the Senate side, worked in good faith body passed and we are including. Now, tion one way or another. We’re going to try to get this, again, inexcusable I have made one exception, and it af- to get it done. So I appreciate every- delay in passing the long-term reau- fects three airports, three States: Ne- one’s indulgence in working with me thorization. vada, Montana, and New Mexico. A pro- on this project. That being said, again, I find myself vision I put in is that no State or no so frustrated. This is the 21st delay. We airport operation that has service SUBSIDIZED EAS COMMUNITIES AND DISTANCES TO have a former chairman of the sub- where the subsidy exceeds a thousand NEAREST HUB—BASED ON FY 2009 HUB DATA committee, Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. PETRI dollars a ticket can receive that sub- [Excludes communities located in Alaska] now chairs it. He’s been active on this. sidy. I don’t think that’s unreasonable, I was chairman for 6 years of the sub- when we’ve got from now until the be- EAS Community Nearest large/medium hub Miles committee. We were all wanting to do ginning of August to get our Nation’s Athens, GA ...... Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Int’l, 72 the same thing—and that’s move for- finances together. I want to see folks GA (L). Morgantown, WV ...... Pittsburgh Int’l, PA (M) ...... 75 ward with reauthorization. come down here to vote to continue to Jamestown, NY ...... Buffalo Niagara Int’l (M) ...... 76 The irony of this is I chaired the Sub- see subsidies for more than a thousand. Bradford, PA ...... Buffalo Niagara Int’l (M) ...... 77 Hagerstown, MD/Martinsburg, Washington Dulles Int’l, VA (L) 78 committee on Aviation in 2003, when One of these subsidies, and I won’t WV. we were wrote the last reauthorization. state the State but you can figure it Jonesboro, AR ...... Memphis Int’l, TN (M) ...... 82 Johnstown, PA ...... Pittsburgh Int’l, PA (M) ...... 84 And we did that in some 6 months. And out, is $3,719 per passenger. That’s ob- Oil City/Franklin, PA ...... Pittsburgh Int’l, PA (M) ...... 85 there were controversial provisions. scene when our country is on the verge Lancaster, PA ...... Philadelphia Int’l, PA (L) ...... 86 That 4-year bill expired in 2007. We of debt crises and disaster. Jackson, TN ...... Memphis Int’l, TN (M) ...... 86

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The only dif- ing member, Mr. COSTELLO, Chairman the last minute. ference here in the Essential Air Serv- MICA, Subcommittee Chairman PETRI, Holding hostage the negotiations is ice is that I provided language that my senior Senator, JAY ROCKEFELLER, not the way to move the reauthoriza- says that if you get more than a $1,000 in the other body and his ranking tion process forward. In fact, it is al- subsidy that affects three airports, member, KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON, for most guaranteed to set us back in our that will not be allowed. That’s the the tremendous efforts they have put efforts to work with the other body and only thing standing between us and in this legislation and so much other reach agreement on a long-term reau- shutting down part of our Federal legislation important for our infra- thorization. Aviation Administration. structure in this country. I recognize I object to the tactics used by my Re- Mr. COSTELLO. I yield myself 10 sec- that those on the majority, their heart publican friends and colleagues, and I onds just to make a point to the chair- is in the right place. Perhaps those implore them to act in good faith, ap- man. whose pay grade is above them have point conferees, and work toward en- The 5-month period that he referred different opinions and different agen- actment of a long-term reauthorization to, one, the Republicans in the Senate, das on this legislation. And perhaps bill that will put Americans to work as he knows, blocked our ability to ap- that’s the reason why we need to ap- and improve the safety of our skies. point conferees. In particular, the Sen- Mr. PETRI. I yield such time as he point conferees, as the other body has ators from Tennessee put a hold on it may consume to the gentleman from done, and move forward and let the until the Colgan families made their Florida (Mr. MICA). point to let the hold move forward. normal process work its will in this Mr. MICA. Thank you so much for legislation. With that, Madam Speaker, I yield 3 yielding again. minutes to the former chairman of the But instead, we’re here to consider The question has been brought up to Aviation Subcommittee, the distin- the 21st short-term extension of FAA try to shift the responsibility for, guished gentleman from Oregon (Mr. programs and authority and the fourth again, the possibility of the other short-term extension this Congress, as body’s not acting here to the question DEFAZIO). Mr. DEFAZIO. I thank the gentleman our chairman has just stated. Twenty- of the Republicans not appointing con- for yielding. one extensions. It’s now old enough to ferees. drink. Instead of celebrating, however, I might point out just for the record This used to be a legislative body. this should give all cause for concern. that in the 110th Congress—this is for I’m not quite sure what it is now. The way, traditionally, the House This past Saturday marked the 100th an entire 2 years—the Senate never day since the Senate appointed con- passed an FAA reauthorization bill, so and the Senate resolve differences is ferees on long-term reauthorization. we never even got to preconference. We the House and the Senate each pass a The sun has risen and set over the Cap- never got to the issue. So they never bill—most people learn this in their itol more than 200 times since then. appointed conferees. There was a bill high school civics class. Then each side House and Senate negotiators have passed. And, again, huge majorities on appoints conferees and they get to- boiled down the remaining issues to both sides. gether and hash through the dif- just a few. In the 111th Congress, the House and ferences. I’ve actually served on some of those conference committees. I’ve b 1400 Senate passed FAA reauthorizations and preconferenced for 5 months with- actually voted across the aisle on some But the House Republican leadership out naming conferees. They never provisions of bills in those conference still has not appointed conferees to named any conferees. committees. move this process forward, despite the This process of preconferencing is But not now. What they’re saying fact that, as Chairman MICA has ac- part of the bipartisan nature of our here is, after they have worked out all knowledged to the press late last week committee and our work and bicameral the differences with the Senate and and even in his comments here today, discussions. As I said, they’ve been ex- only in the way that their bill passed the remaining differences are so few cellent. The staff has been working the House—that is, my way or the they could be resolved by conferees in well. These aren’t new issues. The highway, or, my way or your plane’s 20 minutes. So I ask: What is the Re- other side controlled the process for grounded, however you want to look at publican leadership waiting for? some 4 years. The bills have been out it—then they will appoint conferees to We find ourselves now faced with the there for some time. a meaningless conference on something need for a 21st extension. Unlike the I have the commitment from the that’s already agreed to and then we’ll three other extensions this Chamber leadership, when we are ready to go come back and pass their bill. has passed this year, this extension and having resolved most of the issues, It doesn’t work that way. It won’t contains a policy rider that would cut and, again, there are only a couple and work that way. And this is just not a 13 small and rural communities from everyone knows what they are, I think simple problem, because if the FAA has the Essential Air Service program. that they can fall in place. But we need to close down all of its capital im- There have been no hearings on pro- the leadership of the other body, in provement programs—Friday night, posals, as Ranking Member COSTELLO fact, the leader of the other body, to very expensive, 4,000 people laid off— has stated, to reduce EAS and no hear- step forward and act in a responsible thousands of projects across the coun- ings on this proposal in particular. manner in dealing with me or the lead- try that would put construction work- That said, I would note for the record ership of the House or someone in re- ers to work and suppliers to work that the provision of this extension sponding to a major impediment that won’t happen. So this isn’t a no-cost dealing with EAS is an improvement we have to move this process forward. playing games kind of thing that over the proposal in the House-passed Then our leadership has said they will they’re doing here. reauthorization bill that would have appoint conferees. We can sit down, re- And what’s it all about? The bottom cut the EAS program altogether for solve those issues in a public forum, line is it’s about whether or not labor the lower 48 States. and pass this. We could do that tomor- should have the right to organize. That There’s no question that a sunset of row. is what hung up the bill in the Senate the program would not pass the Senate So, again, it’s not the question of ap- before because they wanted to have a and be enacted, and at least my Repub- pointing conferees. And if I have to level playing field. We wanted to have lican colleagues have stepped back take more strident measures to get a level playing field between providers from the brink on that particular pro- this job done, we’re going to get the job of railroad and airline services and posal. However, I am disappointed that done one way or the other, as I said. allow people to actually organize, to be

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They’re not isolated, Board and impose a rule for organizing an open process as opposed to a closed but they are subsidized. God knows that says you have to have a majority process with closed rules that, again, why. of people voting and a majority of the we had on major pieces of legislation Let me just mention a few of the majority voting; i.e., if you apply the for some time. So this has been an open areas that would be affected by these same rule that they want to the United process. modest changes: that it has to be more States House of Representatives, not The House is going to act. The House than 90 miles from another airport and, one Member of this House would have is going to pass this. If we have to pass secondly, that we try to cap the sub- won their election. Not even some peo- additional extensions, as I said, with sidy, unless it’s varied somewhat by ple who are in totally partisan dis- the rest of the reauthorization piece by the Secretary, at $1,000 per seat, per tricts, Democrat or Republican. No one piece, then we are going to pass a reau- flight. would have won because no one got a thorization to set the policy, the pro- One that would be affected that is majority of the majority of the votes. grams, the projects, and the priorities currently being subsidized is That’s the rule they want to apply to for our aviation industry and for FAA. Jonesboro, Arkansas. It’s 82 miles from labor. The only projects that will be stopped Memphis. You can’t drive 82 miles, and So if you want to organize a union, are projects for which, if the other you want the Federal Government to there’s 100 people. First off, you’ve got body doesn’t act on this extension, provide service? Athens, Georgia, is 72 miles from At- to get 51 positive votes. Anybody who they will be responsible for. lanta, and it’s getting subsidized. doesn’t vote counts as a negative vote. The only difference in the exten- We’re worrying about billions of dol- sion—and we gave them three clean ex- So if we apply those same things, we lars of subsidies. If we can’t even do tensions, and this is a clean extension would never have Federal elections in this, where do we start? They say a big with their provision that passed with this country. You would never be able journey starts with a single step, and their language unanimously in the to elect anybody to anything. And they we’re not willing to take even in this other body—is that I added three say, oh, that’ll be fair for labor. small area the most modest of steps. That’s what’s hanging up this bill: States—actually, three airports—that Harristown, Maryland, which is north their anti-labor fervor, their hatred of subsidized in excess of $1,000 per ticket, of here, is 78 miles from the Dulles Air- working people and their right to orga- per passenger. port. It’s getting a subsidy of over $800 nize. It’s absolutely obscene that they Again, when the Nation is going per flight, and it’s right near Baltimore are going to do that and cost us more down the tubes almost literally be- as well. jobs by not having a capital improve- cause of debt, we can’t make one little, There is Glendive, Montana, which is ment program. tiny change and move this process for- 60 miles from another essential airport Mr. PETRI. I would just point out to ward? keep people working? put safety in Montana. It’s just 60 miles. You my colleagues that the provision that provisions that are in this reauthoriza- could drive over to Sidney—but no, was changed by the National Labor Re- tion that we don’t have now and move they’re asking for a $1,357 subsidy, per lations Board to which my colleague forward with it? There is something passenger, flying from Glendive under referred has been the law of this land wrong. this program. for a generation. So it’s not anti-labor Mr. COSTELLO. Madam Speaker, I Alamogordo, New Mexico, is 89 miles fervor at all; it’s more regular order. yield 4 minutes to the gentlelady from from a hub airport in El Paso, but in- Madam Speaker, how much time does Texas (Ms. JOHNSON). stead of driving 89 miles, there con- each side have remaining? Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of tinues to be a $1,500 subsidy. You can The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Texas. Let me thank the leadership on rent a car. This is a profligate, hard-to- MILLER of Michigan). The gentleman the committee and then simply appeal defend use of the taxpayers’ money, yet from Wisconsin has 121⁄2 minutes re- to my chairman, Mr. MICA, to come people are talking about closing the maining, and the gentleman from Illi- and reason together, because this has government down or the FAA down un- nois has 191⁄4 minutes remaining. been a committee that has had a his- less they can spend $1,500 to subsidize a tory of reasoning together. Without my b 1410 flight when you can drive 89 miles to standing here and going through it, another airport. Mr. PETRI. I yield such time as he you are very aware of what the most This is what we’re talking about, and may consume to the chairman of the objectionable part of this extension is. this is why my constituents and many full committee, the gentleman from If we are serious about passing an ex- others are wondering when we’re going Florida (Mr. MICA). tension, let’s pass the extension and to get serious out here about taking Mr. MICA. Thank you, my col- deal with the other issues at another the modest steps to get our financial leagues. time. Yes, it has been since 2007, and it affairs and our stewardship of the Fed- You just heard the comments. Again, has been because of the battling back eral taxpayers’ money under better I couldn’t have a better friend or com- and forth. You’re either pro-labor or control. patriot on many issues and on many anti-labor, but we are ruining the lives I reserve the balance of my time. improvements that we’ve made to of workers. We are subjecting safety to Mr. COSTELLO. Madam Speaker, I transportation on the committee to- the whims, and we are messing up yield 3 minutes to the gentlelady from gether: Mr. DEFAZIO, the gentleman projects and wasting money by allow- the District of Columbia (Ms. NORTON). from Oregon. He said this used to be a ing this bickering to continue. Ms. NORTON. I thank the gentleman legislative body. Yes, it was a legisla- I would simply appeal to our chair- from Illinois for yielding. tive body before the other side took man to please come to the table, and Madam Speaker, the debt limit isn’t over 4 years ago and closed down quite let’s pass a clean extension bill. the only deadline that is upon us. Here a bit of the process. Mr. PETRI. I yield myself such time we are, facing Friday—D-day for the Now, has this been an open process as I may consume. Nation’s aviation system. This is the on the FAA reauthorization? I submit Madam Speaker, I just thought, as third Congress where our committee to you that it has been from the com- long as we were spending some time has passed this bill. Most of the sec- mittee. talking about the modest cleaning up tions of the bill do not have major dis- Go back and check the committee of the series of, kind of, earmarks that agreement. But, now, we are going for records. We held more votes on this have accumulated over the years in the a bare 2-month extension. FAA reauthorization in committee Essential Air Service program, which On the policy rider, all I’ve got to say than we held probably for the last 6 was referred to by the chairman of the is, why make it more difficult when

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I do Now the granddaddy, the big enchi- ber of flights, and to also maintain our believe, though, that the failure of the lada in this whole thing is one airport technological advancements by imple- majority to appoint conferees is a prob- in Nevada. Every ticket is subsidized menting new equipment to keep our lem with this bill because, once mem- $3,719. system the safest in the world. bers are appointed, it seems to me that Now you’re telling me that they are However, there are several alter- sends another signal and gets another going to close down parts of the FAA natives to this plan, and I encourage set of people in it to move the bill. So to preserve this subsidy when this Na- my colleagues to join me in opposition the conferees do matter and should tion is on the verge of a financial debt to this reauthorization. Not only are have been appointed. crisis unheard of in the history of our we going to have planes going into These are difficult issues, and they Nation. Newark Airport fly directly over my shouldn’t be left to linger: Next Gen- So, again, I’ve tried to deal on a bi- constituents, but now there are other eration Air Transportation. partisan, bicameral basis working with paths of planes coming in from JFK folks to get this done. Twenty-one ex- airport as well. b 1420 tensions over 4 years. I’m not adding This is government at its worst run- If we don’t modernize our air trans- an entire bill. I’m adding that one pro- ning roughshod over the people that portation, we’re going to be left behind vision. The other side added in one of it’s supposed to serve, not taking any even developing countries. Runway their extensions an entire bill. kind of input. In fact, they come up safety. We’ve had collisions on runways The other language Mr. PETRI spoke with a redesign plan. And then when at airports right here where there are to was 10 airports that are within the it’s challenged, the person who decides major airports. Aircraft noise, and we distance of 90 miles that the Senate the challenge was the very author of always have this issue, of whether or passed unanimously. So it’s not like I the redesign plan to begin with. Sounds not the perimeter rule is going to be am taking some language. like a kangaroo court to me. extended or violated again. Well, you A Republican tried to change that in So I am going to continue to oppose know, I oppose increases of the perim- the Rules Committee, and I rec- these things. I think at a time when eter rule, but I oppose even more not ommended against it. And we did not we’re all talking about government sitting down to figure it out with con- change it because, again, I want to spending less and being more sensitive, ferees at the table. have language that the Senate passed. this is a good place to start. And I will We’ve got the air ambulance oper- So that’s what we boil down to on the continue to oppose the FAA reauthor- ation issues, the oversight of foreign eve of a crisis with FAA, on the eve of ization until the FAA halts and revises carriers and, of course, the notorious a crisis with our Nation’s finances, their deeply flawed airspace redesign national mediation board issue, where we’re going to come and vote here. And plan for New York, New Jersey, and what constitutes a majority could only I want people to go back and say, ‘‘I Philadelphia. Mr. PETRI. I reserve the balance of be an issue in this Congress. Is it the voted for a $3,700 subsidy for air service my time. majority of votes cast, or is the major- for one passenger for one ticket.’’ I Mr. COSTELLO. I yield myself the ity of those in the class or in the whole want to see that list of names. balance of my time. group? If it’s a majority of votes cast, Mr. COSTELLO. Madam Speaker, at Madam Speaker, we heard from then, of course, it’s what all of us in this time I would yield 3 minutes to Chairman MICA, who we have worked the Congress use every 2 years to get the gentleman from New York (Mr. with very closely. He has done, I think, elected. ENGEL). his very best up to this point to try and There are matters in this bill that Mr. ENGEL. I rise today in continued get an FAA reauthorization bill both the Congress has to do anyway that opposition to the Airport and Airway out of the House and to the point where would be especially useful to do now as Extension Act of 2011, H.R. 2553. I will we can get it to a conference com- we recover from the Great Recession. continue to oppose the FAA reauthor- mittee. We should pass this bill providing ization until the FAA rethinks their So he said he is very frustrated with jobs, which is something we have to do ill-advised redesign for the airspace the process. We are very frustrated anyway, now, when it would count, around New York, New Jersey, and with the process. And today the exten- would matter very much to the entire Philadelphia. sion that the majority is offering even country. Let’s reauthorize the entire I have opposed this airspace redesign frustrates us more because we know bill and quit short-term extensions. from day one, along with some of my that this is an extension, not a clean Mr. PETRI. Madam Speaker, how Republican colleagues in New Jersey as extension, but it has a rider on it in- much time is remaining? well, and have thwarted its implemen- volving Essential Air Services. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- tation every step of the way. The debate today and the discussion tleman from Wisconsin has 61⁄2 minutes Time and time again, the FAA has about this extension is not about Es- remaining, and the gentleman from Il- pursued the airspace redesign while ig- sential Air Service. Some members linois has 151⁄4 minutes remaining. noring the concerns of my constituents may support Essential Air Service, Mr. PETRI. I yield such time as he in Rockland County, New York. The others may not support it. There’s been may consume to the chairman of the FAA created their proposal with zero a lot said on the floor today about sub- full committee, the gentleman from input from the very people whose lives sidizing a $3,000 subsidy per ticket. Florida (Mr. MICA). would be most harmed by the proposal. Just for the record, we are not debat- Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, the chair In fact, even when we brought this up ing that. That is to be taken up by con- of the Aviation Subcommittee went to the FAA, they had to be dragged ferees if we ever get to conference. through the list of the airports that are kicking and screaming into holding a Members can, in fact, have their oppor- within 90 miles that would be affected public forum in Rockland County. This tunity to make changes in the EAS by the provisions of this extension. plan, which will only save minutes on program at that time. It should not be Now, all of those 10 airports were in- flight time, will disrupt the lives of a part of this extension. cluded in an amendment and a provi- thousands of residents in my district in But for the record let me say that in sion that’s in the Senate bill and Rockland County in New York and in reference to an airport that was men- passed unanimously. The only dif- northern New Jersey who live under tioned in Montana, it is actually 607 ference, and he spoke briefly to one of the new flight plans. miles from Denver, to the Denver air- them, again is the provision that I put As my constituents have noted to port. So if you live in that community, in putting a restriction on paying more me, the noise and air pollution in the it’s not just a short drive to get in a than a thousand dollars per ticket, per area will increase. It is unknown how rental car and drive to the Denver Air- passenger subsidy. Those subsidies this increase in air pollution will affect port. Also, the Nevada airport that was

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Some changes And I have a list of other things to our aviation system in the world exactly may need to be made to the Essential knowledge that have not been resolved. that—the leader in safety around the Air Service program. But I think also So when the chairman or others say world. we need to keep in mind, we’re not just that we could wrap this up in 20 min- So with that, I ask my colleagues to talking about passengers getting from utes or in 1 hour, I don’t believe that is vote ‘‘no’’ on this extension in the point A to point B when there’s hun- the case. In fact, I know it’s not the hopes that we could pass a clean exten- dreds and hundreds of miles to get to case. We have not been consulted or ne- sion. the nearest large hub airport to catch gotiated to the extent that we could I yield back the balance of my time. a flight, but we’re also talking about reach an agreement among ourselves Mr. PETRI. Madam Speaker, let me moving medical supplies, donor organs, on the House side, let alone with our just conclude by urging my colleagues and a number of other things. So it’s colleagues over in the other body. So to support this 21st extension with a not just passengers. let me just say that it’s a disappoint- very, very modest change from a pure- And let me also say, my friend Mr. ment to me. ly clean extension in that it yields to MICA mentioned as well that we’ve had We have worked closely together to the Senate for a provision that’s in- an open process here. Well, in fact, we move the FAA extension on a perma- cluded in the Senate bill to eliminate, have not. The process has not been nent basis. We are here on Wednesday. quote-unquote, ‘‘Essential Air Service open on this extension. In fact, the ma- The FAA extension, in fact, will ex- for airports within 90 miles of another jority dropped the bill on Friday with- pire—the FAA will have to lay off em- airport.’’ out consulting the minority. They did ployees this Saturday if, in fact, this We’ve talked about the individual not consult with us about what may be extension is not approved by both bod- flight subsidy. Let me just look at this in the extension. In addition to that, ies and sent to the President. And the issue from another point of view to they went to Rules Committee and Senate has already told us that they make it perfectly clear what we are asked for a closed rule so that no Mem- are not going to accept this extension talking about. ber who might be affected by this legis- with this rider, in fact, in the exten- Eight of the 10 airports that would be lation or might have an Essential Air sion. They will approve the clean ex- affected are because they are within 90 Service airport in their district that tension. And it’s my understanding the miles of a hub airport. So that makes may want to go to the Rules Com- other body is going to pass a clean ex- it much more convenient to just drive mittee and, in fact, get an open rule or tension and send it over here sometime over. And what’s the subsidy to each come to the floor to debate the merits today or by the end of the week. airport each year? Let me just mention of keeping their airport on the EAS It would be my hope that the major- it: Athens, Georgia, over $1 million of program, they did not have that oppor- ity would, in fact, accept a clean exten- Federal money so that people don’t tunity because the majority asked for sion so that the FAA can continue to have to drive 72 miles. We have Mor- a closed rule. serve the flying public and do all of the gantown, West Virginia, right near the things that are essential to keeping the Had the majority come to us in the Pittsburgh hub, nearly $1.5 million. safest aviation system in the world as minority and said, We want a clean ex- The same thing with Hagerstown, over safe as possible so that we can begin to tension; we want to move it forward, $1 million so you don’t have to drive 70- try and get a permanent bill and a we wouldn’t be here today. We, in fact, some miles to Dulles. Jonesboro, Ar- would probably have voice voted this long-term bill as well. Finally, I would conclude by saying kansas, gets an $800,000 subsidy when it extension. It would have gone to the that we need to appoint conferees. The is right next to the Memphis Inter- Senate. It would have been voice voted Senate has passed their bill in Feb- national Airport. The same thing, $1.6 there. And, in fact, we would have been ruary of this year. We have passed our million going to Johnstown, Pennsyl- a step closer to making certain that bill in April. And we are here now in vania, which is 84 miles from the Pitts- the FAA is able to operate after the the latter part of July, and Chairman burgh International Airport. Franklin/ deadline on Saturday. MICA is saying that all of these issues Oil City is getting a subsidy of nearly Finally, let me say that we are frus- have been resolved but one, and we do $1 million a year. They are 85 miles trated because I’ve heard Chairman not even have conferees appointed. So I from the Pittsburgh International Air- MICA say many times and, as the rank- would just encourage the leadership— port. Lancaster, Pennsylvania, nearly ing member, Mr. RAHALL, has said, We Ranking Member RAHALL. And I have $1.4 million, also by Pittsburgh. And have worked closely together. We have sent a letter to the Speaker and to the Jackson, Tennessee, $1.2 million in done everything we can do in order to leadership and to the majority saying, Federal taxpayer money, which is only work together with Mr. MICA and Mr. Look, let’s appoint conferees. The Sen- 86 miles from the Memphis Inter- PETRI in order to get a bill. But I have ate has appointed conferees. national Airport. read reports and I have just heard Mr. The only opportunity we had to ap- It’s hardly essential use of Federal MICA say on the floor again today that, point conferees in the last Congress taxpayer money to provide non- you know, we could wrap this con- was, in fact, stifled and held up by the essential, subsidized airport service for ference up in 20 minutes. And he said Senate and, frankly, by two Senators people who could otherwise drive in an today we could wrap it up within an from the State of Tennessee over one hour, hour and a half to a hub airport hour, that there is only one issue that issue. that most of the people in the area is remaining. Let’s get the nonsense behind us. probably are doing already. So it’s a Just for the record, let me say, if There are things in the Essential Air very modest step. We are just doing that’s the case, we have not been con- program that I would like to see what the Senate provides. I would urge sulted on that one issue. There are sev- changed. There are things in the bill my colleagues to support the legisla- eral issues. And just for the record, I that I would like to see us reach an tion. would say major issues that have not agreement on. The only way to do that Mr. TOWNS. Madam Speaker, I rise today been resolved on our side, on the House is to get an extension passed so the to urge my colleagues to oppose H.R. 2553, side between the majority and minor- FAA can get past Saturday and operate the Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011. ity, let alone with the other body are: until September 16. It will give us an This bill would add controversial policy riders one, funding levels; two, Essential Air opportunity to appoint conferees so that have not been negotiated and would Service; three is repeal of the National that we can meet with the conferees cause undue harm to critical FAA programs Mediation Board rule; four is the DCA who have already been appointed in the that support thousands of public and private perimeter rule, often referred to as other body to reach a permanent agree- sector jobs. I urge my colleagues to pass a ‘‘slots.’’ ment. clean FAA extension so that capital accounts

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Just a moment, sir, manner to help stabilize and enhance job cre- what it is they are protecting.’’ and I will yield. ation. Again I urge my colleagues to come to Members of the Armed Forces who We should have opened this up when a reasonable consensus and support a clean are serving our country on the front we had open committee, and this extension of airport and airway funding. lines should not endure personal finan- should have been brought up then. But Mr. PETRI. I yield back the balance cial hardship when they are traveling not now, in the motion to recommit, of my time. to or returning from war zones. Yet, when we have FAA jobs on the line, The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time the media’s reporting of the incident and we need to get this bill moved for- for debate has expired. last month showed that major U.S. car- ward. Pursuant to House Resolution 357, riers were applying the same or similar I look forward to engaging in that de- the previous question is ordered on the policies across the board. Airlines were bate a little bit further on, and I look bill. charging soldiers to check four reason- forward to working with you and en- The question is on the engrossment ably sized bags and were profiting at suring that this does not happen again, and third reading of the bill. the expense of the brave men and The bill was ordered to be engrossed but now is not the time. We need to in- women of the Armed Forces who were vestigate this a little bit later on. and read a third time, and was read the going to or coming home from war. I yield to the gentleman fron West third time. This amendment, this motion to re- Virginia. b 1440 commit, prohibits U.S. air carriers from charging soldiers for up to four Mr. RAHALL. In response to the gen- MOTION TO RECOMMIT bags of checked baggage. It applies to tleman’s question asked a few seconds Mr. RAHALL. Madam Speaker, I bags that weigh 80 pounds or less and is ago, it was a closed rule. There was no have a motion at the desk. consistent with many airlines’ pub- way we could have brought this up in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the lished policies. the amendment process. The gentle- gentleman opposed to the bill? I urge my colleagues, in a bipartisan man’s party controls the rules of this Mr. RAHALL. Yes, I am opposed to fashion, as they should, to support this body and controls the legislative de- the bill. amendment. If the amendment is bate. Mr. PETRI. Madam Speaker, I re- adopted, it will not kill the bill. The Mr. CRAVAACK. Reclaiming my serve a point of order on the motion. time, we did have an FAA open debate, The SPEAKER pro tempore. A point House will vote on the bill imme- diately after this amendment is adopt- Madam Speaker, and we could have of order is reserved. brought this up at this time. The Clerk will report the motion to ed. This motion recognizes a tremendous Mr. RAHALL. If the gentleman recommit. would continue to yield, the incident The Clerk read as follows: debt of our gratitude owed by the United States to the men and women of did not occur until after the markup of Mr. Rahall of West Virginia moves to re- this bill, by the way. commit the bill, H.R. 2553, to the Committee our Armed Forces. Members of the on Transportation and Infrastructure with Armed Forces who are going to the Mr. CRAVAACK. We should not be instructions to report the same back to the front lines or coming home from a war opening this at this time on a motion House forthwith with the following amend- zone should not be given a bill with to recommit. I will fully work with the ment: their boarding passes. other side in trying to make sure that At the end of the bill, add the following: I urge my colleagues to join me in this does not happen again to another SEC. 7. BAGGAGE FEES FOR MEMBERS OF THE ensuring that our Nation’s airlines soldier, and I look forward to that dis- ARMED FORCES. cussion, but having it right now is a (a) FEES.—No air carrier may charge any treat our warriors with the respect fee for the transport of 4 or fewer items of they deserve for defending our country. little bit disingenuous on this FAA re- baggage checked by a member of the Armed This should be a bipartisan, over- authorization. Forces who is— whelming ‘‘yes.’’ I yield back the balance of my time. (1) traveling in scheduled air transpor- And I close by saying, vote for our The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without tation on official military orders; and veterans. objection, the previous question is or- (2) being deployed on or returning from an I yield back the balance of my time. dered on the motion to recommit. overseas contingency operation. Mr. PETRI. I withdraw my point of (b) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sec- There was no objection. order, Madam Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tion, the term ‘‘baggage’’ does not include an The SPEAKER pro tempore. The item whose weight exceeds 80 pounds. question is on the motion to recommit. point of order is withdrawn. The question was taken; and the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. CRAVAACK. I rise in opposition Speaker pro tempore announced that ant to the rule, the gentleman from to the motion to recommit. West Virginia is recognized for 5 min- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- the noes appeared to have it. utes in support of his motion. tleman from Minnesota is recognized Mr. RAHALL. Madam Speaker, on Mr. RAHALL. Madam Speaker, in for 5 minutes. that I demand the yeas and nays. June, the American public learned that Mr. CRAVAACK. Madam Speaker, I The yeas and nays were ordered. a major U.S. airline greeted a group of think it is absolutely outrageous what The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Army soldiers who were returning happened to those soldiers. As a mili- ant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair home from the front lines in Afghani- tary officer for 24 years, and as an air- will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum stan with a bill for almost $3,000, or line pilot for 17 years, I think it is ab- time for any electronic vote on the $200 apiece for each soldier to check solutely heinous what happened to question of passage. four bags on a scheduled domestic those soldiers. Quite frankly, it’s out- The vote was taken by electronic de- flight. Americans were rightly out- rageous. And I think we should ask vice, and there were—yeas 187, nays raged by the incident, which was ex- Chairman MICA for open debate on this 233, not voting 12, as follows: plained in a YouTube video posted by issue. It’s something that definitely [Roll No. 610] one of our troops. In the video, one sol- should be taken a look into. YEAS—187 dier notes that his fourth bag, for As a matter of fact, I think it is so Ackerman Becerra Brady (PA) which he was charged $200, contained critical I will ask Chairman MICA to Altmire Berkley Braley (IA) an M–4 carbine rifle, a grenade launch- make sure that this never happens to Andrews Berman Brown (FL) er and a 9-millimeter pistol, ‘‘the tools Baca Bishop (GA) Butterfield another United States servicemember. Baldwin Bishop (NY) Capps I used to protect myself and Afghan But, unfortunately, Madam Chair- Barrow Boren Cardoza citizens while I was deployed.’’ man, we’re bringing this up on a mo- Bass (CA) Boswell Carnahan

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Richmond Smith (NJ) Coffman (CO) Johnson (IL) Quayle Clyburn Jones Lucas Poe (TX) Cole Johnson (OH) Ross (AR) Smith (TX) Reed Cohen Kaptur Luetkemeyer Pompeo Conaway Johnson, Sam Rothman (NJ) Southerland Reichert Connolly (VA) Keating Lummis Posey Cravaack Jones Roybal-Allard Stearns Renacci Conyers Kildee Lungren, Daniel Price (GA) Crawford Jordan Ribble Ruppersberger Stivers Cooper Kind E. Quayle Crenshaw Kelly Rigell Rush Stutzman Costa Kissell Mack Reed Culberson King (IA) Rivera Ryan (OH) Sullivan Costello Kucinich Manzullo Rehberg Davis (KY) King (NY) Roby Sa´ nchez, Linda Terry Courtney Langevin Marchant Reichert Denham Kingston Roe (TN) Critz Larsen (WA) T. Marino Renacci Thompson (PA) Dent Kinzinger (IL) Sanchez, Loretta Rogers (AL) Crowley Larson (CT) McCarthy (CA) Ribble Thornberry DesJarlais Kissell Rogers (KY) Cuellar Lee (CA) Sarbanes McCaul Rigell Tiberi Diaz-Balart Kline Schakowsky Rogers (MI) Cummings Levin McClintock Rivera Tipton Dold Labrador Rohrabacher Schiff Davis (CA) Lewis (GA) McCotter Roby Turner Donnelly (IN) Lamborn Rokita Schrader Davis (IL) Lipinski McHenry Roe (TN) Upton Dreier Lance Rooney Schwartz DeFazio Loebsack McKeon Rogers (AL) Walberg Duffy Landry Ros-Lehtinen Scott (VA) McKinley DeGette Lofgren, Zoe Rogers (KY) Walden Duncan (SC) Lankford Roskam Scott, David McMorris Rogers (MI) DeLauro Lowey Walsh (IL) Duncan (TN) Latham Ross (FL) ´ Serrano Rodgers Rohrabacher Deutch Lujan Webster Ellmers LaTourette Royce Dicks Lynch Meehan Rokita Emerson Latta Sewell West Ryan (WI) Dingell Maloney Sherman Mica Rooney Farenthold Lewis (CA) Westmoreland Scalise Doggett Markey Shuler Miller (FL) Ros-Lehtinen Fincher LoBiondo Whitfield Schilling Donnelly (IN) Matheson Miller (MI) Roskam Fitzpatrick Lofgren, Zoe Sires Schmidt Doyle Matsui Miller, Gary Ross (FL) Wilson (SC) Flake Long Slaughter Schock Edwards McCarthy (NY) Mulvaney Royce Wittman Fleischmann Lucas Smith (WA) Schweikert Engel McCollum Murphy (PA) Ryan (WI) Wolf Fleming Luetkemeyer Speier Scott (SC) Eshoo McDermott Myrick Scalise Womack Flores Lummis Stark Scott, Austin Farr McGovern Neugebauer Schilling Woodall Forbes Lungren, Daniel Sutton Sessions Fattah McIntyre Noem Schmidt Yoder Fortenberry E. Thompson (CA) Sewell Filner McNerney Nugent Schock Young (FL) Foxx Mack Thompson (MS) Shimkus Frank (MA) Meeks Nunes Schweikert Young (IN) Franks (AZ) Manzullo Tierney Fudge Michaud Frelinghuysen Marchant Shuster Tonko Garamendi Miller (NC) NOT VOTING—12 Gallegly Marino Simpson Towns Smith (NE) Gohmert Miller, George Bachmann Ellison Payne Gardner Matheson Tsongas Smith (NJ) Gonzalez Moore Blumenauer Giffords Pelosi Garrett McCarthy (CA) Smith (TX) Green, Al Moran Van Hollen Capuano Hinchey Runyan Gerlach McCaul ´ Southerland Green, Gene Murphy (CT) Velazquez Castor (FL) Hoyer Young (AK) Gibbs McClintock Grijalva Nadler Visclosky Gibson McCotter Stearns Gutierrez Napolitano Walz (MN) Gingrey (GA) McHenry Stivers Hahn Neal Wasserman b 1513 Gohmert McIntyre Stutzman Hanabusa Olver Schultz Messrs. STEARNS, STUTZMAN, Goodlatte McKeon Sullivan Hastings (FL) Owens Waters Gosar McMorris Terry Heinrich Pallone Watt PEARCE, MARCHANT, CANTOR, and Gowdy Rodgers Thornberry Higgins Pascrell Waxman ROSKAM changed their vote from Granger Meehan Tiberi Himes Pastor (AZ) Welch ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Graves (GA) Mica Tipton Turner Hinojosa Perlmutter Wilson (FL) Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Graves (MO) Miller (FL) Hirono Peters Woolsey Griffin (AR) Miller (MI) Upton Hochul Peterson Wu CAPPS, Messrs. WELCH, DOGGETT, Griffith (VA) Miller, Gary Walberg Holden Pingree (ME) Yarmuth SCHRADER, RICHMOND, BISHOP of Grimm Mulvaney Walden Georgia, OLVER, and BERMAN Guinta Murphy (PA) Walsh (IL) NAYS—233 Guthrie Myrick Webster changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to Hall Neugebauer West Adams Coble Gosar ‘‘yea.’’ Hanna Noem Westmoreland Aderholt Coffman (CO) Gowdy Harper Nugent Whitfield Akin Cole Granger So the motion to recommit was re- jected. Harris Nunes Wilson (SC) Alexander Conaway Graves (GA) Hartzler Nunnelee Wittman Amash Cravaack Graves (MO) The result of the vote was announced Hastings (WA) Olson Wolf Austria Crawford Griffin (AR) as above recorded. Hayworth Owens Womack Bachus Crenshaw Griffith (VA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Heck Palazzo Woodall Barletta Culberson Grimm Hensarling Paulsen Yoder Bartlett Davis (KY) Guinta question is on the passage of the bill. Herger Pearce Young (FL) Barton (TX) Denham Guthrie The question was taken; and the Herrera Beutler Pence Young (IN) Bass (NH) Dent Hall Speaker pro tempore announced that Benishek DesJarlais Hanna NOES—177 Berg Diaz-Balart Harper the ayes appeared to have it. Biggert Dold Harris RECORDED VOTE Ackerman Clyburn Filner Bilbray Dreier Hartzler Altmire Cohen Frank (MA) Bilirakis Duffy Hastings (WA) Mr. RAHALL. Madam Speaker, I de- Amash Connolly (VA) Fudge Bishop (UT) Duncan (SC) Hayworth mand a recorded vote. Andrews Conyers Garamendi Black Duncan (TN) Heck A recorded vote was ordered. Baca Cooper Gonzalez Blackburn Ellmers Hensarling Baldwin Costa Green, Al Bonner Emerson Herger The SPEAKER pro tempore. This Bass (CA) Costello Green, Gene Bono Mack Farenthold Herrera Beutler will be a 5-minute vote. Becerra Courtney Grijalva Boustany Fincher Huelskamp The vote was taken by electronic de- Berkley Critz Gutierrez Brady (TX) Fitzpatrick Huizenga (MI) vice, and there were—ayes 243, noes 177, Berman Crowley Hahn Brooks Flake Hultgren Bishop (GA) Cuellar Hanabusa Broun (GA) Fleischmann Hunter not voting 12, as follows: Bishop (NY) Cummings Hastings (FL) Buchanan Fleming Hurt [Roll No. 611] Boswell Davis (CA) Heinrich Bucshon Flores Issa Brady (PA) Davis (IL) Higgins Buerkle Forbes Jenkins AYES—243 Braley (IA) DeFazio Himes Burgess Fortenberry Johnson (IL) Adams Berg Brooks Brown (FL) DeGette Hinojosa Burton (IN) Foxx Johnson (OH) Aderholt Biggert Broun (GA) Butterfield DeLauro Hirono Calvert Franks (AZ) Johnson, Sam Akin Bilbray Buchanan Capps Deutch Holden Camp Frelinghuysen Jordan Alexander Bilirakis Bucshon Cardoza Dicks Holt Campbell Gallegly Kelly Austria Bishop (UT) Buerkle Carnahan Dingell Honda Canseco Gardner King (IA) Bachus Black Burgess Chandler Doggett Inslee Cantor Garrett King (NY) Barletta Blackburn Burton (IN) Chu Doyle Israel Capito Gerlach Kingston Barrow Bonner Calvert Cicilline Edwards Jackson (IL) Carter Gibbs Kinzinger (IL) Bartlett Bono Mack Camp Clarke (MI) Engel Jackson Lee Cassidy Gibson Kline Barton (TX) Boren Campbell Clarke (NY) Eshoo (TX) Chabot Gingrey (GA) Labrador Bass (NH) Boustany Canseco Clay Farr Johnson (GA) Chaffetz Goodlatte Lamborn Benishek Brady (TX) Cantor Cleaver Fattah Johnson, E. 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VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:07 Jul 21, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20JY7.015 H20JYPT1 pwalker on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5266 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 20, 2011 Kaptur Napolitano Scott (VA) APPROVING RENEWAL OF IMPORT port sanctions against Burma for an- Keating Neal Scott, David Kildee Olver Sensenbrenner RESTRICTIONS AGAINST BURMA other year. Kind Pallone Serrano Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I move Burma’s regime is one of the world’s Kucinich Pascrell Sherman to suspend the rules and pass the joint Langevin Pastor (AZ) Shuler most repressive and continues to op- Larsen (WA) Paul Sires resolution (H.J. Res. 66) approving the press democratic movements and hu- Larson (CT) Perlmutter Slaughter renewal of import restrictions con- manitarianism. On November 7, 2010, Lee (CA) Peters Smith (WA) tained in the Burmese Freedom and the military junta, known, ironically, Levin Peterson Speier Lewis (GA) Pingree (ME) Stark Democracy Act of 2003, as amended. as the State Peace and Development Lipinski Price (NC) Sutton The Clerk read the title of the joint Council, or SPDC, held an election for Loebsack Quigley Thompson (CA) resolution. the first time in 20 years. However, Lowey Rahall Thompson (MS) The text of the joint resolution is as Luja´ n Rangel Thompson (PA) while elections are usually considered Lynch Rehberg Tierney follows: a step towards democracy, in this case Maloney Reyes Tonko H.J. RES. 66 it was actually a step backwards. Markey Richardson Towns Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- Matsui Richmond Tsongas These elections were not transparent, McCarthy (NY) Ross (AR) Van Hollen resentatives of the United States of America in inclusive, or credible. McCollum Rothman (NJ) Vela´ zquez Congress assembled, McDermott Roybal-Allard Visclosky SECTION 1. RENEWAL OF IMPORT RESTRICTIONS Notably, Burma’s leading pro-democ- McGovern Ruppersberger Walz (MN) UNDER BURMESE FREEDOM AND racy party, the National League for McKinley Rush Wasserman DEMOCRACY ACT OF 2003. Democracy, as well as others, was not McNerney Ryan (OH) Schultz (a) IN GENERAL.—Congress approves the re- allowed to participate in the elections. Meeks Sa´ nchez, Linda Waters newal of the import restrictions contained in Michaud T. Watt And by ensuring that most candidates section 3(a)(1) and section 3A (b)(1) and (c)(1) Miller (NC) Sanchez, Loretta Waxman were former high-ranking government of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act Miller, George Sarbanes Welch and military officials, the election Moore Schakowsky Wilson (FL) of 2003. Moran Schiff Woolsey (b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—This joint res- ‘‘victory’’ by the government-backed Murphy (CT) Schrader Wu olution shall be deemed to be a ‘‘renewal res- Union Solidarity and Development Nadler Schwartz Yarmuth olution’’ for purposes of section 9 of the Bur- Party simply means that the military NOT VOTING—12 mese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. junta remained in control with the ve- SEC. 2. PAYGO COMPLIANCE. Bachmann Ellison Payne neer of an election to simply justify Blumenauer Giffords Pelosi The budgetary effects of this Act, for the itself. Capuano Hinchey Runyan purpose of complying with the Statutory Castor (FL) Hoyer Young (AK) Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be deter- Shortly following the elections, Aung mined by reference to the latest statement San Suu Kyi—freedom fighter, Nobel ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- Peace Prize recipient and Congres- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in sional Gold Medal winner, and general LANKFORD) (during the vote). There is 1 the Congressional Record by the Chairman of secretary of the NLD—was finally re- minute remaining in this vote. the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to leased after having been falsely de- b 1523 the vote on passage. tained for 15 of the past 21 years. Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas changed SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. However, in a move highlighting how his vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ This joint resolution shall take effect on little things have changed in Burma, So the bill was passed. the date of the enactment of this joint reso- the junta recently warned Suu Kyi The result of the vote was announced lution or July 26, 2011, whichever occurs ear- that ‘‘there may be chaos and riots’’ if lier. as above recorded. she continues on her cross-country A motion to reconsider was laid on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tour to meet with supporters. The gov- the table. ant to the rule, the gentleman from ernment also chided Suu Kyi and the Louisiana (Mr. BOUSTANY) and the gen- NLD for their political work and f tleman from Washington (Mr. threatened that ‘‘they should stop REPORT ON H.R. 2596, COMMERCE, MCDERMOTT) each will control 20 min- doing so to avert unnecessary con- JUSTICE, SCIENCE, AND RE- utes. sequences.’’ On Suu Kyi’s last tour in LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- The Chair recognizes the gentleman 2003, she was attacked by a pro-govern- TIONS BILL, 2012 from Louisiana. ment mob that killed many of her fol- GENERAL LEAVE Mr. WOLF, from the Committee on lowers and landed her under house ar- Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I ask Appropriations, submitted a privileged rest for the next 7 years. unanimous consent that all Members report (Rept. No. 112–169) on the bill In short, the recent election does not may have 5 legislative days within (H.R. 2596) making appropriations for represent any kind of shift in domestic which to revise and extend their re- the Departments of Commerce and Jus- Burmese politics. In fact, the political marks and include extraneous material tice, and Science, and Related Agencies situation in Burma and for the Bur- on the resolution under consideration. for the fiscal year ending September 30, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there mese people has not changed at all. 2012, and for other purposes, which was objection to the request of the gen- The human rights situation is no bet- referred to the Union Calendar and or- tleman from Louisiana? ter. The State Department human dered to be printed. There was no objection. rights report on Burma, echoed by the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. BOUSTANY. I yield myself such March United Nations Human Rights ant to clause 1, rule XXI, all points of time as I may consume. Council Resolution, cites a laundry list order are reserved on the bill. Mr. Speaker, as an original cosponsor of grave human rights violations that f of this joint resolution, I rise in strong are simply appalling. According to the support of H.J. Res. 66, which would State Department, this repugnant re- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER continue the imposition of sanctions gime, in which military officers wield PRO TEMPORE against the repressive regime in Burma the ultimate authority at every level The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- for another year. of government, continues to use forced ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair The purpose of imposing sanctions labor, denies participation in any will postpone further proceedings against Burma is to promote democ- democratic processes, and commits today on the motion to suspend the racy and respect for human rights and extrajudicial killings. The regime de- rules on which a recorded vote or the improve living conditions for the Bur- tains civic activists indefinitely and yeas and nays are ordered, or on which mese people. Unfortunately, the ruling without charge, and it engages in har- the vote incurs objection under clause junta is still dedicated to working assment, abuse, and detention of 6 of rule XX. against, not toward, those objectives. human rights and pro-democracy activ- Any record vote on the postponed For that reason I am in favor of con- ists. The regime is rumored to hold an question will be taken later. tinuing our practice of extending im- estimated 2,100 political prisoners.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:07 Jul 21, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20JY7.017 H20JYPT1 pwalker on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE July 20, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5267 Ethnic violence inflicted by the army Over the past 23 years, Burma’s au- In passing H.J. Res. 66 and reauthor- is also rife. There have been recent re- thoritarian regime has detained or izing the Block Burmese JADE Act of ports of renewed fighting in the north- killed political opponents, waged war 2008, Congress will send a clear message ern Burmese province of Kachin be- against ethnic minorities and, in the of support to the people of Burma in tween the government and ethnic mi- process, accumulated one of the worst their aspirations for true democracy nority villagers, resulting in reportedly human rights records in modern his- and lasting peace. up to 20,000 refugees. Not only have tory. Finally, in 2010, with continued Until there is meaningful reform in these people been driven from their pressure from Congress and the inspir- Burma, Mr. Speaker, we must keep homes and many killed, there have also ing leadership of Nobel Peace Laureate steadfast in our support of the Burmese been widespread reports of the rape of Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma’s military people and maintain the pressure on women and children. junta promised to lay down its arms Burma’s undemocratic rulers. I urge What have we been doing on our end? and clear the way for democracy. Un- my colleagues to pass House Joint Res- I’m pleased that this Congress ampli- fortunately, Mr. Speaker, it was a olution 66. fied our sanctions 3 years ago to elimi- sham. I reserve the balance of my time. nate trade in jewelry containing Bur- Parliamentary elections held last No- Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I am mese rubies and jadeite, even if the vember were rife with fraud. Opposi- now pleased to yield 21⁄2 minutes to the jewelry was made in, and exported tion parties were intimidated by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. from, a third country. The expansion police and banned from offering up can- PITTS). was designed to bring about multilat- didates. Votes were rigged to provide Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in eral pressure on the regime through electoral legitimacy to the existing strong support of this important reso- lution to renew sanctions against the the United Nations and the World military rule. Once again, the people of brutal military dictators in Burma. Trade Organization, similar to success- Burma were denied a free and fair op- The plight facing the people of ful legislation on conflict diamonds. I portunity to choose their own leaders. urge similar campaigns against Bur- Burma remains terrible. The ruling Human rights abuse is widespread and party in Burma continues to use the mese rubies and jadeite at the U.N. and continues to go unprosecuted. Under WTO. rule of law and government apparatus the guise of a new civilian parliament, to deprive minority groups of their I must be clear that I generally view it is ‘‘business as usual’’ for the old re- import sanctions with great skep- human rights and their lives, and it gime. does so with impunity. The regime’s ticism. However, if there is a right way In light of the unchanged political re- human rights violations continue to be to impose sanctions, I think that these ality in Burma, the renewal of Amer- Burma sanctions are crafted to maxi- horrific. The regime in Burma is re- ica’s ban on Burmese imports could not sponsible for committing virtually mize the ability to effect change. For be more urgent. We must send a mes- example, they require the administra- every human rights violation imag- sage to Burma’s new rulers, who turned inable. The atrocities perpetrated by tion to issue annual reports on Burma out to be the same old rulers, that that include findings on whether U.S. the regime range from the use of rape empty promises of democratic reform as a weapon of terror, the recruitment national security, economic, and for- are unacceptable. eign policy interests are being served of child soldiers, ethnic cleansing, Now, there are some who question forced labor, political detention, and so that we can make an informed deci- whether we should maintain our im- sion. the list goes on. port ban following Burma’s election I have received firsthand reports in b 1530 and the formal dissolution of the mili- my office which detail the dictator- Perhaps the most critical aspect of tary junta. Even our European allies ship’s use of ethnic minorities as the Burma sanctions program is that have begun to rethink their strategy as human landmine sweepers. Over 1 mil- they require us to redirect our atten- EU travel and financial restrictions lion refugees and 500,000 internally dis- tion every summer to the question of have been lifted on certain officials in placed peoples have been forced to flee whether these sanctions should be con- the new government. their homes, and 750,000 of the coun- The problem with that approach, Mr. tinued. Because they are not self-exe- try’s inhabitants remain stateless. In- Speaker, is that meaningful reform has cuting, we here in Congress must con- dicative of the times, the regime has yet to take place in Burma. By opening sider this issue and vote to continue now turned to the censorship of the our borders to Burmese imports, we them on an annual basis. Internet, as well as that of individual I continue to believe that our great- would only strengthen and enrich the e-mail accounts and social networking est hope for effecting real change in same old regime that maintains a sites, to block the dissemination of evi- Burma is multilateralism. I am there- stranglehold on civic and family life in dence related to the atrocities. fore disappointed that there has not Burma. According to the U.N., the new The Burmese Government must real- been sufficient multilateral pressure government has failed to make any sig- ize that such attempts to hide its against this regime. nificant progress on land confiscation, record of abuse, as well as its dishonest I strongly urge the administration to forced labor, the internal displacement elections and mock constitutional re- put more pressure on our trading part- of people, extrajudicial killings, and forms, cannot cover up the junta’s war ners to place the leaders of this regime sexual violence against women. The against its own people. Such a record under targeted economic pressure that Obama administration affirms this only demonstrates the regime’s illegit- denies them access to personal wealth view. imacy. and sources of revenue. Burma’s sanctions are unique be- I call on the administration to renew I call on the United Nations, Burma’s cause they have the widespread support its efforts in fulfilling the Burmese Southeast Asian neighbors in ASEAN, of the Burmese people. Aung San Suu Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and the People’s Republic of China to Kyi, herself, recently said, ‘‘Sanctions particularly the provision which re- step up engagement considerably. must remain in place’’ and ‘‘should quires our government to craft a multi- I support this resolution because it only be lifted when something has lateral sanctions regime against increases our chances to bring about changed here.’’ Aung San Suu Kyi’s po- Burma. this multilateral effort, to promote de- litical party, the National League of By renewing these sanctions, Con- mocracy and to end the longtime suf- Democracy, also confirmed its view gress is making our Nation’s concern fering of the Burmese people. that American sanctions ‘‘do not hurt for human rights paramount in our for- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of the public at large’’ as the true target eign relations interests. The adminis- my time. is Burma’s undemocratic leadership. tration should do the same. The people Mr. MCDERMOTT. I yield myself In response, true to form, the so- of Burma must know that we stand such time as I may consume. called ‘‘new government’’ warned pub- with them. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support licly that Suu Kyi and members of her Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I of House Joint Resolution 66, a meas- party could meet ‘‘tragic ends’’ if they yield such time as he may consume to ure to renew the ban on imports for continued to call for international the gentleman from New York (Mr. Burma. sanctions. CROWLEY).

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:07 Jul 21, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20JY7.065 H20JYPT1 pwalker on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5268 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 20, 2011 Mr. CROWLEY. I thank my friend ‘‘Please use your liberty to promote The Burmese Freedom and Democ- from Washington for yielding me such ours.’’ racy Act was signed into law 8 years time. She and the democracy movement in ago this month, and it requires the Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support Burma have also called for us to main- President to impose a ban on the im- of House Joint Resolution 66. tain sanctions on Burma. This is simi- port of products from Burma. It blocks This measure is a sign of how we can lar to how the African National Con- U.S. support for loans from inter- all work together on foreign policy gress led by Nelson Mandela called for national financial institutions and when we put our minds to it. I want to sanctions on South Africa in the 1980s. freezes the assets of and bans visas for acknowledge the bipartisan support, Passing this bill isn’t all we must do. key members of the military junta both here in the House as well as in the I want to urge the administration to that has imposed its will on the Bur- Senate, for human rights in Burma. fully implement the Burmese Freedom mese people for decades. I believe these The Burmese Freedom and Democ- and Democracy Act and Block Burmese sanctions should be renewed because racy Act and the Burmese JADE Act JADE Act. The JADE Act gives the ad- there is evidence they are working. together have prevented hundreds of ministration tools to implement tough Last November, Burmese elections millions of dollars from getting into bilateral financial sanctions on mem- were clearly illegitimate and not a free the hands of the Burmese military ap- bers of the Burmese regime and its cro- expression of the will of the Burmese paratus. By passing these bills into law nies, and we should proceed as soon as people. But the continuing inter- and renewing them this year, we have possible. national pressure on and scrutiny of ensured that the 65 million people of It’s important to remember that the the junta may be having some tangible Burma see us, the United States, as an United States isn’t the only country effects. ally in their struggle for human rights, that has imposed sanctions on Burma. As the international crisis group and we have helped send a signal to This is not a bilateral effort. It is a noted earlier this year, two senior others around the world that the multilateral effort. While every coun- junta leaders have resigned since the United States will not turn a blind eye try has different types of sanctions, elections, and there is some evidence to crimes against humanity. those that have taken action include that pressure has eased on some of the There is no question that Burma is Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the minority ethnic groups in the country. ruled by one of the world’s most brutal European Union, and more. We should Burma’s greatest human rights fig- governments. Over the past year, we be doing all we can to expand these ure, Aung San Suu Kyi, told the Aus- have seen ongoing abuses committed sanctions into an even greater multi- tralian Broadcasting Network yester- by the Burmese military, including lateral effort. That’s why in the Bur- day that continued use of targeted rapes, torture and killings. Just last mese JADE Act, we ask the President sanctions is important. ‘‘I think it’s week, Human Rights Watch released a to appoint an envoy to work inter- much better to have very, very clear report, documenting how villagers are nationally on increasing pressure on targets,’’ she said, and continued, ‘‘I do subjected to summary executions, tor- the Burmese regime. not think it’s really very reasonable ture and being used as human shields Now that this envoy has been nomi- just to say, ‘We want an improvement during conflict. The women in Burma nated, I urge our colleagues in the Sen- in human rights, in your human rights live in constant fear of rapes by sol- ate to confirm him without haste, and record.’ It’s too vague. The release of diers of their own military. For the I hope he gets to work right away on political prisoners, the inclusion of all leaders of the Burmese military, rape strengthening and implementing mul- in the political process, the rule of law is a tactic of war—one used to torment tilateral pressure. and so on—pick out the important and to intimidate entire populations, I also believe the administration points and say, ‘Well, if you want sanc- not just their immediate victims. should work proactively to establish an tions removed, you’ve got to do In fact, just 2 weeks ago, on July 5, international investigation into crimes these.’ ’’ the Burmese soldiers carried out four against humanity committed by the Mr. Speaker, we need to continue more rapes against ethnic civilians. Burmese military. The Burmese leader- standing with Aung San Suu Kyi and The innocent victims were of all dif- ship is clearly carrying out crimes all of the freedom-seeking Burmese. ferent ages. One of those victims was against humanity. The sooner these This resolution gives us a chance to do as young as 12 years of age. That’s abuses are investigated, the sooner that, which is why I urge my col- right. A 12-year-old girl was raped by a they will end. leagues to join us in supporting this member of the Burmese military. Mr. Speaker, this bill is the right resolution. thing to do. I stand in strong support of Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I con- b 1540 this bill, and I urge its immediate tinue to reserve the balance of my As a result of thousands of brutal adoption. time. rapes and other abuses, Burmese vil- Mr. BOUSTANY. I reserve the bal- Mr. MCDERMOTT. I would only say lagers continue to flee their homes into ance of my time. that this bill expires on the 26th of the jungle where they live as refugees Mr. MCDERMOTT. I yield 3 minutes July, so we need to act on it quickly. or internally displaced people. to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. I yield back the balance of my time. As bad as these abuses are, this bill is HOLT). Mr. BOUSTANY. I am in full agree- not only about stopping human rights Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I thank my ment. We need to move and pass this, abuses. We must remember that the in- friend from Washington, and I rise in and I think we’ll get it passed. spiration for this measure came from support of this resolution. I must say to the gentleman from the remarkable woman, Nobel Peace When I first visited Burma decades Washington, at least we have a trade Prize recipient Aung San Suu Kyi. She ago, I learned what a difference a mis- bill on the floor. I hope there are many led her political party to victory in guided regime can make. Burma had more to come. We’re waiting for the Burma’s last free and fair election in been a vibrant country known as the President to send the three pending 1990. Many people call her the Nelson Rice Bowl of Asia. Burma had a rich agreements to us so that we can move Mandela of Burma, and the U.S. House history, fertile land, abundant re- forward on these and embark on a very of Representatives voted to award her sources, and a productive population. aggressive trade agenda. the Congressional Gold Medal. In the years following the coup in the Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise Up until last November, she was also early 1960s, the authoritarian regime in support of H.J. Res. 66, a resolution ap- the world’s only imprisoned Nobel impoverished the nation and brutalized proving the renewal of import restrictions con- Peace Prize recipient, and today, even its people, a pattern that persists tained in the Burmese Freedom and Democ- though she is no longer under formal today. For more than 20 years, the racy Act (P.L. 108–61). I am proud to have house arrest, the military has threat- United States Government has sought once again introduced this legislation this year ened her over and over again in an at- to use its influence to try to create with the gentleman from New York, Mr. CROW- tempt to intimidate her into silence. conditions for a restoration of democ- LEY. She has called on the people through- racy and the rule of law in Burma. One In 2003, Congress passed the Burmese out the world to take action saying, tool has been the use of sanctions. Freedom and Democracy Act, legislation that

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In the two decades since its founding, the visas to those officials affiliated with the State We can fix our faltering economy by NMI Council for the Humanities has become a Peace and Development Council (SPDC), the giving small business owners more re- well-respected community-based organization military junta that rules Burma and brutally re- sponsibility. H.R. 1236, the Small Brew committed to fostering awareness, under- presses its people. This law also bans U.S. fi- Act, does that, allowing a much needed standing, and appreciation of the humanities in nancial transactions that involve individuals or tax cut to our small brewers. By low- the Northern Mariana Islands through its sup- entities connected with the SPDC. ering the tax on the beer they produce, port of educational programs that relate the The sanctions are critically important to these companies will have more rev- humanities to the indigenous cultures and the keeping the pressure on the Burmese junta. enue to invest in maintaining and hir- intellectual needs and interests of the people The government continues to have one of the ing employees. This legislation there- of the Commonwealth. The Council also spon- worst human rights record in the world and fore promises to create over 4,000 jobs. sors programs that explore, document, and routinely violates the rights of Burmese citi- On that Christmas a few years ago, recognize the many contributions to our com- zens, including the systematic use of rape as Lazy Magnolia Beer had no employees. munity made by the non-indigenous residents a weapon of war, extrajudicial killings, arbitrary Today it provides jobs to about 20 peo- of the Northern Marianas. In furtherance of arrests and detention, torture and child labor. ple in Hancock County. That, my these programs, collaborative relationships Moreover, the Burmese regime has more child friends, is an American success story. have been established with a variety of local, regional, national, and international organiza- soldiers than any other country and has de- f stroyed more than 3,700 ethnic villages, dis- tions and individuals. CONGRATULATING NORTHERN The Council accomplishes its mission placed approximately 2,000,000 people, more MARIANA ISLANDS COUNCIL FOR through financial support from the National En- than 600,000 of which are internally displaced, HUMANITIES ON ITS 20TH ANNI- dowment for the Humanities, with which it is and has taken nearly 2,000 political prisoners. VERSARY affiliated, as well as from the local govern- We must continue to stand with the Bur- ment, businesses, and individuals throughout mese people and expose the despicable and (Mr. SABLAN asked and was given our islands. The Council has also been des- reprehensible actions of the SPDC. Sanctions permission to address the House for 1 ignated an ‘‘educational institution’’ in the are critical to putting pressure on the junta. In minute and to revise and extend his re- Commonwealth, enabling financial donors to 2008, the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE marks.) take advantage of a local educational tax Act (P.L. 110–286) was signed into law, which Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, 20 years ago, one of the most significant and en- credit program. bans the importation of Burmese gems into The Council’s 13-member board of directors the United States and freezes the assets of during community groups in the Com- monwealth of the Northern Mariana Is- is, and always has been, extraordinarily pas- Burmese political and military leaders. While sionate and successful in setting and achiev- these steps are significant, others must follow lands was formed, the Northern Mar- iana Islands Council for the Human- ing goals that benefit our diverse and remote ours and the EU’s lead. The Association of community. Its achievements over the past 20 Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the ities. Since its founding, the council has become a well-respected, commu- years belie our modest population and re- United Nations Security Council (UNSC) must sources. In fact, one former board member is impose multilateral sanctions against Burma’s nity-based organization committed to fostering awareness, understanding, a recipient of the National Humanities Medal— military regime including a complete arms em- which is awarded to no more than 12 recipi- bargo. and appreciation of the humanities in the Northern Mariana Islands through ents each year whose work has deepened the While I applaud the confirmation of Derek Nation’s understanding of the humanities, its support of educational programs Mitchell as Special Coordinator for Burma, broadened our citizens’ engagement with the that relate the humanities to the in- there are additional provisions of the Tom humanities, or helped preserve and expand digenous cultures and the intellectual Lantos Block Burmese JADE Act that have yet Americans’ access to important resources in needs and interests of the people of the to be implemented. I urge the Obama Admin- the humanities. istration to call for a UN Commission of Inquiry Commonwealth. The Northern Mariana Some current programs undertaken by the on Burma to investigate war crimes and Islands Council for the Humanities has Council include: the nationally-acclaimed crimes against humanity. This Commission is enhanced the lives of our residents as Motheread/Fatheread program that encour- necessary to prevent further killings and to en- individuals and enhanced our commu- ages literacy skills among parents and chil- courage a meaningful political dialogue. nity as a whole. dren; a teachers institute that provides pri- I urge adoption of the resolution. The council’s board of directors is mary-school instructors with a thorough over- Mr. BOUSTANY. I yield back the bal- and has always been extraordinarily view of local history; a weekly radio show that ance of my time. passionate and successful in setting provides wide-ranging humanities-based pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The and achieving goals that benefit our di- gramming; a Micronesian authors initiative that question is on the motion offered by verse and remote community. The publishes the work of local authors; a commu- the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. council’s achievements belie our mod- nity lecture series on humanities topics of in- BOUSTANY) that the House suspend the est population and resources. terest; a multiyear project to revise the rules and pass the joint resolution, H.J. Please join me congratulating the Chamorro-English dictionary; an initiative to Res. 66, as amended. Northern Mariana Islands Council for promote geotourism in the CNMI; a digital The question was taken; and (two- the Humanities on its 20th anniversary database of primary source documents and thirds being in the affirmative) the of serving the Commonwealth of the images to facilitate the study of local history; rules were suspended and the joint res- Northern Mariana Islands community. and diversified classroom programs that intro- olution, as amended, was passed. Twenty years ago this past April, one of the duce students to the humanities at an early A motion to reconsider was laid on most significant and enduring community age, including a poetry competition, a junior the table. groups in the Commonwealth of the Northern high school mock trial competition, an annual f Mariana Islands was formed: the Northern Covenant Day debate, and curricula that ex- Mariana Islands Council for the Humanities. A LITTLE LOCAL FLAVOR plore multiculturalism in the Commonwealth. My island community is a melting pot of cul- Support of grassroots humanities projects in (Mr. PALAZZO asked and was given tures, an amalgam of languages, the pos- our community is also a primary focus of the permission to address the House for 1 sessor of a 3,500-year-long and colorful his- Council. During the past 20 years, over 150 minute.) tory, and the newest participant in this great individual grants totaling approximately Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, two experiment called democracy in America. The $900,000 have been awarded to community things come from a town called Kiln, National Endowment for the Humanities found- groups through the Council’s community Mississippi: a famous NFL quarterback ing principle is that knowledge of the human- grants program. and Lazy Magnolia Beer. We know ities—the ideas, people, and events that make At a time in our nation’s history when we Brett’s story, but let me tell you about up the record of human thought and experi- encounter oftentimes fierce polemics and un- Lazy Magnolia. ence—is both personally rewarding to Ameri- civil discourse, humanities councils serve an

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And we talking this week and actually passed a ing and learning of the humanities in our still sit there and we discuss these bill yesterday of cut, cap, and balance. schools, facilitates research and original schol- issues with our spouses. I mean, what a novel idea. It’s the way arship, provides opportunities for lifelong My husband is a doctor. Brent is a all of us live all the time. It’s how we learning, preserves and provides access to surgeon. He practices in Dunn, North do our business. And there’s no reason cultural and educational resources, and Carolina. We have a son, Ben, who’s 16. the Federal Government, like the 49 strengthens the institutional base of the hu- I’m worried about his future. I’m wor- States that balance their budgets, manities in the Northern Marianas. ried about my husband’s practice be- can’t be living under a balanced budg- Please join me in congratulating the past cause he is suffering, realizing that the et. and present directors, staff, and supporters of volume of patients he once was seeing Yes, it’s tough. We have to make the Northern Mariana Islands Council for the has decreased. That’s out of fear, and some hard decisions. But the bottom Humanities on its twentieth anniversary of that’s out of the health care system line in all of that is we can do it. And serving the Commonwealth of the Northern that we have created now. if we have the resolve and the Amer- Mariana Islands community. So as we move forward, I am going to ican people want us to do it, there’s no f be introducing to you some of the such thing as government money. It’s greatest women that I have had the all the taxpayers who send their money b 1550 honor of getting to know here in D.C. I up here to Washington. That’s what ISSUES FACING AMERICA have many friends back home, but we’re spending. And we’ve been spend- these ladies are my family here, and ing too much of it. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under I’m going to start off with my es- So I’m encouraged by the fact that the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- teemed colleague from North Carolina, uary 5, 2011, the gentlewoman from we really did have a vote on that bill Ms. SUE MYRICK. She has been a men- yesterday that says we’re going to live North Carolina (Mrs. ELLMERS) is rec- tor to me but mostly a friend. ognized for 60 minutes as the designee within our means, we’re going to do I thank you, SUE, for coming today what you do every day, and that we, as of the majority leader. and sharing your thoughts. Mrs. ELLMERS. Mr. Speaker, today women, can have a voice in that and Mrs. MYRICK. Well, it’s my honor to we’ll continue to have a voice in that. we have a wonderful group of women be here. And I thank you for yielding who are going to come together and And I thank you so much for putting me the time. this together so that we have a chance discuss the issues at hand right now in As you said, we have a lot of col- to express that to the American people. Washington and across America as we leagues here, and most of us share the Mrs. ELLMERS. Thank you so much. all are so concerned with what is hap- same ideas relative to what we’re pening to our economy. about. You mentioned and are talking I yield now to Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER Some of you out there are up late at there about the dinner table and from Washington. Thank you so much night wondering how you are going to women being financial planners. We do for coming today. She is one of my fel- be paying that mortgage, wondering the budget. We’re the ones that take low freshmen, and we have gotten to be how the car payment is going to be care of our families, as you said. We’re good friends. made and which payments you’ll make the health care providers, all of that. Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER. Thank this month and which payments you You mentioned your husband’s in you so much. It’s a pleasure to be here. may have to put off for another time. business, but I, also, am a former small This is one of the most monumental We’re all doing it. We might as well all business owner. And when I look at times we face as a Nation. We are right admit it. And it’s time to come to- what’s happening today, there are so now making decisions that are not just gether for solutions and answers. many businesses—I think there are, going to impact those of us here today We, as GOP women in Congress, like, 400 new businesses every day that but our children and our children’s know how important these issues are. are started by women in this country. children. We are the women that are taking care And when I talk to business owners at I am so proud to be a part of this of our children. We’re taking care of home, they say to me: I am really con- body that passed a bipartisan solution our households. We’re taking care of cerned about the fact that I could ex- to our budgeting problems just yester- our parents and their health care pand my business, but I’m afraid to be- day. We passed, like the gentlelady needs, and we’re watching out for our cause of the uncertainty that’s out spoke about, a balanced budget amend- neighbors to make sure that they’re there. I don’t know what policies are ment. okay. coming down. I don’t know what kind I know there’s a lot of controversy And we continue on this path. We of health care costs I’m going to have. happening right now, and it’s frus- simply cannot run on this path of I don’t know what tax policies and trating to watch people posture here in unsustainable spending and financial what, if I hire somebody, it’s going to Washington, D.C. Folks back home are uncertainty. We need jobs back in this cost me to retain that employee. I sending me emails, and they’re calling country. There are those who have jobs don’t want to go out and hire them and me, saying, Can you just get some solu- and are worried if they’re going to be train them and then have to turn right tions done, Washington? And you know able to keep them. And yet there are around and, you know, maybe let them my what my response is? I completely others who have lost their jobs and go because I can’t afford to keep them. agree. wonder if they’ll be able to find an- So the policies that we’re working It is frustrating to watch partisan other job. We understand this. We un- on—and all of the women in Congress bickering taking place. And I kind of derstand that it’s affecting all of our on our side of the aisle that really care smile to myself and I think, Just put households, and we’re going to come about these issues—are to make sure more women in charge because we’re together and discuss these very impor- that we put policies in place that help going to fight for solutions. And that’s tant issues. and promote those small businesses to what we are here doing today, pro- Before we get started, I’m just going exist because they hire most of the moting the solutions that we were able to pass along to you one of the greatest people in the country. Most of the jobs to pass on the floor just yesterday, so- quotes that I think hits home to all of are provided by small business. And it’s lutions that require this House, this us from Ronald Reagan: ‘‘All great really important. body, not to spend more money than it change in America begins at the dinner I also, from another standpoint, used has coming in. table.’’ How true is that. to be the mayor of Charlotte. Unfortu- You know, it shouldn’t be a radical Now, in many of our households, we nately, the first and only female concept. It shouldn’t be controversial don’t all eat dinner together anymore mayor. I wish somebody else would run in the least. Every mother watching

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We should Women in the household tend to be from President Ronald Reagan. require the same of our Federal Gov- the decisionmakers when it comes to As I sit here, and I’ve been listening ernment as we do in our home. finances, to health care, to education, to my colleagues, I can’t help but re- It is so urgent that we provide the to taking care of older parents or fam- flect back on my time as a child American people with honest, honest ily. Women tend to be those decision- around the dinner table with my par- solutions, and I believe that we have makers, which gives us a solution-ori- ents and my siblings. I am so grateful demonstrated that this week. I look ented bent, which is why we’re here for the parents that I have that encour- forward to the next coming weeks as today saying we are willing to work aged debate, yet taught me the respon- we can do all that we can, as Repub- with anybody who puts a plan on paper sibility that I have as an American and lican women, to help turn this tide of to move this country forward, that re- as an individual. Certainly I credit my spending in this country so that we can duces government overspending. wonderful parents for the opportunities save this country for the next genera- Again, very simple, don’t spend more that I’ve had to lead me to this place tion. It cannot be about the next elec- than you have coming in every month. today to have the privilege and honor tion. It must be about the next genera- That is a plan to economic prosperity. of representing Alabama’s Second Dis- tion. Don’t treat small business owners— trict. Mrs. ELLMERS. I would now like to many of whom are women—don’t treat This week, this Congress is embark- yield to my very, very special friend, small business owners as your personal ing on a historical path. We all under- Mrs. BIGGERT from Illinois, who has piggy bank. You can’t just go back to stand the responsibility that we have, been a voice of reason. She is a strong the cash cow every time you want to and each of us brings to the table a woman here in Congress for us in the spend more money. unique sense. As women, as those who GOP conference, and I appreciate all of It’s ironic. Margaret Thatcher—in pump gas and go to the grocery store her remarks, which are always ex- fact, I saw this quote, I think it was and see the rising costs of milk, we tremely thoughtful. yesterday, which basically said—I’m bring a perspective to this Congress Mrs. BIGGERT. Thank you, and I going to paraphrase her a little loosely. that I think is vitally important to thank you for doing this. But she said: The problem with social- demonstrate exactly where this coun- I think that we’ve got such great ists is eventually they run out of other try is now. The people that are having women that have come into this Con- people’s money. And that’s the reality. to make the choice between whether gress in this last term and are really, Women understand, you just can’t live they’re putting food on their table or you are all moving forward and really, beyond your means for sustained gas in their car so that they can get to I think, setting the tone for what’s amounts of time. their job to provide for their family. So going to happen in the future, and I ap- For too long people of both parties— again, thank you for letting me be a preciate that. right, Republicans and Democrats— part of this. But, you know, it is time for America overspent. People of both parties in the All of us that are here on the floor to live within its means. I got an email White House have overspent. We can today, since the day we walked in, par- from a constituent from Lockport, Illi- talk a long time about what got us ticularly this past January, we have nois recently, and she wrote to me im- here, but that’s not going to get us out been fighting to tighten the govern- ploring Congress to say no, no to all of the mess. What we need now are our ment’s belt. Every American has done personal income tax increases. And she solutions. And the solution that was so in the past several years, and it’s further explains that she’s a single passed yesterday—again, a bipartisan time that this Federal Government did mom. Just think of how many single solution to cut the overspending, cap the same. We did it with the con- moms are out there having to work to future growth of government, and bal- tinuing resolution. We did it with the keep their kids clothed and in school ance our budget—is a solution that’s House budget resolution, and we’ve and keep her home going. going to get our country on a path to been doing it throughout the appro- She said that she is a single mom, prosperity. It’s going to tell job cre- priations process, and we have done it struggling to keep her home, raise her ators, keep doing what you do best; en- this week. son, and pay her bills. She says, I can- trepreneurs, keep dreaming, hire more Our children, my children, my chil- not pay any more taxes. I will lose ev- people. dren’s children, they deserve a future erything. There are so many like that free of crushing taxes so that they have out there. b 1600 the same opportunity that I mentioned A gentleman from Downers Grove, Il- In my neck of the woods in southwest that I had before. They deserve to be linois, wrote to me and said, it’s sad to Washington, we have double-digit un- free from a life of indebtedness to see the constant disagreement in Wash- employment. Three years plus now of China. ington over almost all issues, including families hurting. Enough is enough. The Cut, Cap, and Balance Act en- national security, foreign affairs, et I encourage the Senate, I encourage sures that we fulfill our constitutional cetera. But the budget must be con- the White House to come to an agree- obligation to pay our debts. We’re at a trolled. This is the hard-earned money ment, show us something on paper. place right now, you and I could never of American taxpayers that must be We’re willing to work together and to call up our credit card company and spent wisely. Less is better. negotiate. We’re all about making a so- say, hey, credit card company I’ve We must live on budgets and not be lution happen for the American people. maxed out my card. I don’t have any able to borrow whenever we run out of But let’s live within our means. It cash to pay you the interest on what I money, as the gentlelady just said. We shouldn’t be that difficult. already owe, so could you just increase don’t have a credit card. Most people With that, I thank the gentlelady for my credit limit? Can you imagine? Can don’t have the credit card that they putting this together, and I’m proud to you imagine going to your husband and can go and get their limit raised. Nei- be a part of it. saying, I maxed out, but I need a little ther should we. We have to cut taxes Mrs. ELLMERS. Thank you so much. bit more so I’m just going to call the and stop spending. So let’s get people I yield now to my very good friend credit card company. That’s exactly back to work so that this country can from Alabama (Mrs. ROBY), who is the what’s going on here. And if we don’t prosper and be great again. mother of two, and she is wise beyond insist, just like you and I would in our For too long the government spent her years. home, just like our spouses would, just the taxpayers into a debt that they can Mrs. ROBY. I thank you very much like we would for our children, if we do not afford. And despite trillions in the for those kind remarks, and, again, not insist that there are significant so-called stimulus, the economy has what an honor and a privilege to be spending reforms where we cut up that grown only weaker as a result. here on the floor of the U.S. House of credit card and say no more—your So consider these troubling statis- Representatives representing Ala- child wouldn’t change his or her behav- tics. Our tax burden is approaching the

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Even in the slow economy, am always so impressed by that be- tablishment here in Washington can fi- at over $18,000 last year, the average cause I am not a numbers person. So nally see the error of its ways, make household tax burden has almost dou- thank you to the gentlelady from Kan- real cuts to this out-of-control spend- bled in the last 50 years. What’s worse sas. She is, again, just so incredibly ing binge, put hard caps on the at- is that the interest on our debt for 1 smart, and I thank you, LYNN JENKINS, tempts to increase spending in the fu- year is equal to the entire budgets of for coming today to help us with this ture, and establish some pro-growth the Departments of Labor, Agriculture, effort. policies that will lift us out of this and Veterans Affairs combined. Ms. JENKINS. I thank the gentlelady stagnant economy and into the pros- In individual terms, it means that from North Carolina for yielding. perity the American people deserve. each American’s share of our debt is I am LYNN JENKINS from the Second Mrs. ELLMERS. Thank you very over $46,000. When I think of my family Congressional District of Kansas, a much. and future generations, this means proud Republican woman, a mother of I now yield to my good friend from that my nine grandchildren would col- two, and a CPA with nearly 20 years of South Dakota, part of our freshman lectively owe over $414,000 if they had experience helping small businesses, leadership, part of our freshman class to pay their share of our debt today. major corporations, and American fam- who has truly shown her leadership. Before my youngest grandson grad- ilies budget and return to solvency. Thank you for coming today, Mrs. uates from college, he would owe You see a family up there in the pic- NOEM. I am very excited to hear your $103,000 on our national debt. This is ture. I have spent nearly two decades comments. unacceptable. And that’s why we took working with families across the din- Mrs. NOEM. Thank you, and I thank this first step to address the crisis yes- ner table to help them chart their way the gentlelady for yielding to me terday by passing the Cut, Cap, and back to prosperity and fiscal responsi- today. I certainly appreciate it. Balance Act. And our colleagues across bility, and I can tell you that if you Mr. Speaker, I rise today not only as the aisle would argue that this plan want to be serious about balancing a proud Republican woman as well, as goes too far by restricting future bor- your budget and returning to solvency, my good colleague from Kansas said, rowing. But the reality is that this bill you have to look at both sides of the but also as a wife and as a mother and simply caps spending at the same sus- ledger; you have to look at what you’re as an American concerned about Wash- tainable rates as past generations, taking in and what you’re spending, ington, D.C.’s spending habits. about 20 percent of GDP, a post World and you have to look at your assets We not only need a solution to dig War II average. No more and no less. and your liabilities. ourselves out of the situation that we Don’t we care as much about our When it comes to spending and liabil- are in, but we need to make sure that children and grandchildren as our par- ities, it seems that in this town there we don’t find ourselves back in the ents did? I do, and so do the people who is some consensus that Washington same place. We need to make sure that sent us here to Congress. So we need to does indeed have a spending problem. we are putting us on a new fiscal path show our creditors, our competitors, The time to rein in this out-of-control that certainly addresses the problems and the American people that we are wasteful Washington spending and debt that we have in front of us. The frus- willing to make the tough choices is long overdue. That is why the House trating thing about that entire process needed to restore confidence and has passed a responsible, fact-based is that this President has been on the growth in the United States. budget that will curb Federal spending sidelines. Certainly we all know the I’m so proud of all the women that by more than $6 trillion over the next Biblical phrase that ‘‘without a vision are participating in this and are really 10 years, and why just yesterday we the people perish,’’ and that is truly making a difference and showing that passed a measure to again cut spending what is happening to America today— we can move forward and balance our by trillions of dollars and cap any fu- that we don’t have a leader who has budget and live within our means like ture spending as part of a deal to grant been willing to step forward and give families across America. the President his request to raise the us a plan to tell us what he truly I thank you for leading this effort. debt ceiling. thinks are the options that are avail- But it is our assets that make our able to us. Instead, that has been left b 1610 country truly blessed because our to others to lead, and he has been more Mrs. ELLMERS. Thank you. greatest asset is the strength, the than willing to stand on the sidelines And to your point, I would just like drive, and the ingenuity of the Amer- and to criticize every single one of to refer to this chart right here. As you ican worker and the American business those options that have been brought can see, we have two individuals who owner. That is why we need to enhance forward. In fact, his original budget, are talking about how they’re going to this asset and therefore increase our which was proposed in February of this pay those taxes, and that checkbook revenues in a way that grows the econ- year, failed to even address our most right there, with obviously a nice omy. And it is not to hit our small difficult problems. lady’s hand filling out that check. We businesses with tax increases or more The Democrat-led Senate voted down don’t know what it’s for, but we all regulation, but rather to institute his budget unanimously. No one know that feeling. And this actually these pro-growth policies like House jumped onboard because they recog- ran in The Chicago Tribune May 6, Republicans are doing in our efforts to nized that, under his plan, that we dou- 2011. It says, ‘‘Financial planners say reform the Tax Code to make it fairer bled our debt in 5 years and tripled it they are seeing more women becoming and flatter, to increase exports by fi- in 10. It certainly wasn’t going to be the sole decisionmakers when it comes nally passing the three pending trade the answer to what we needed to pre- to the family’s finances,’’ as you were agreements, increase our energy pro- vent this most predictable financial speaking. ‘‘More and more women are duction, and remove the burdensome crisis that we find ourselves in. taking on the role of their family’s regulations that are stifling growth Since then, the executive branch has chief financial officer; they set the and hiring. failed to provide the American people budget, pay the bills, make the grocery You simply can’t tax your way out of with a solid plan to move forward. Dur- list, and can tell you how much it truly this mess and into a robust economy; ing a House Budget Committee hearing costs to run the family.’’ And I believe you have to grow your way out of it. the CBO director, Douglas Elmendorf, that the American people, as you do, You don’t have to take my word for it. referenced President Obama’s revised should be able to know how much it The President himself agreed with me budget speech by saying this: ‘‘We costs to run the country, and we should just last year when he said raising don’t estimate speeches. We need much stick to that budget as well. taxes would ‘‘just take more demand more specificity than was provided in

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We see that for all of the people step up to the table and tell us what we woman, I support a balanced budget in America that are frustrated with need to do to address our problems so amendment, smaller government so my leaders in Congress who go behind that we can put it into action. kids can grow up with the liberties and closed doors and strike a deal without House Republicans have taken this freedoms and so that they don’t have putting it to the people, Republican lead in the looming budget crisis. We to worry about paying the bills that we women, women are seen as being hon- have shown time and time again that are continuing to rack up in this coun- est and trustworthy and problem-solv- we are serious about cutting our spend- try. It is time to change our ways. ers. And Republican women are also ing, we’re serious about balancing our I certainly thank the gentlewoman seen as being fiscally responsible and budget. In January, we passed H.R. 1, for yielding to me. the ones who, I believe, are a big part which continued funding through 2011, Mrs. ELLMERS. Thank you so much of the solution. So I am proud to join only to have it stalled by the Senate, for your comments. you all this evening. which in effect essentially delayed any You know, it’s interesting, we all In so many ways we are at a cross- action until it got down to the brink of have our stories, our anecdotes about roads here in the country. We have had a government shutdown. In March, we our household budgets and what we’re record unemployment, over 9 percent passed our budget plan for fiscal year dealing with. My son is 16 years old, for a record amount of time. We have 2012. We are still waiting—more than and he received his driver’s license a also reached a record in our spending. 800 days—for the Senate to pass any- couple of months ago. But the deal As I think most people in the country thing that resembles a budget. We are with him is, Ben, you can’t get a car are aware, the President has asked doing our work here in the House, but until you finish that Eagle Scout Congress to raise the debt ceiling by we can’t do it alone; we need a willing project. And you’re going to have to be $2.4 trillion to get us through Novem- partner in the President, and we need a responsible to pay for the gas that goes ber of 2012. That is his request. The Re- willing partner in the Senate. in it. Well, there’s not a day that goes publicans believe it is very important Last night, the House again passed by here in Washington that I don’t re- that as we look at our fiscal situation, yet another plan to get our fiscal house ceive a picture that he texted me of the that we are not just continuing down in order. We voted overwhelmingly to newest truck he’s found or the newest the current path of raising the debt support Cut, Cap, and Balance. I sup- Jeep. But there again, he understands ceiling, of adding to the credit cards, ported this plan because my constitu- the deal. The deal is no vehicle until but that we are changing course and ents have been calling for weeks telling the Eagle Scout project is at least cutting up those credit cards. me to support serious change, serious under way. I’m yielding on that. I’m I think it is important for people to spending cuts, and a balanced budget negotiating with him, but that’s the realize what that means for them and amendment. They realize they can’t plan. their families. This request would be spend more money than what they Sometimes, as you said, we just can’t $20,000 for every American family, have in their households; they want have everything that we want. In a per- $20,000 in additional debt for every their government to have some com- fect world we could, but we can’t be- American family across this country. mon sense. cause when taxpayer dollars are being It is very important before we vote to South Dakota families and busi- spent, it’s not an endless flow of money raise that debt, add that debt to our nesses understand the need to balance coming into Washington that is from families moving forward, that we a checkbook. Our country, just like our some unknown source. It’s taxpayer change course. And the real question in families, can’t continue to spend more dollars that we are spending. We have my mind is whether or not the Presi- than it makes. Even my 9-year-old son to be good stewards of that. And what dent recognizes that we cannot con- realizes that. Recently, he had the better way to do that than the Cut, tinue down this path. When you think chance to come out with me to Wash- Cap, and Balance plan that we passed about our future, economic opportuni- ington, D.C., and he wanted to spend here in the House yesterday evening. ties, national security interests, it is some time at the Spy Museum, he had It was so incredibly powerful to see very important that we change paths. been talking about it for months. So he those numbers up on the board and to That’s why I am proud of the legisla- did a lot of chores around the ranch to think that we could actually put a bal- tion that passed the House last night earn some money, but when he got anced budget amendment in place, with an overwhelming majority. We ac- there and he got to walking through which is basically amending the Con- tually got some Democrat votes. It is a the gift shop, he realized he didn’t have stitution. This would be a historic mo- bipartisan bill that passed the House enough money to buy everything that ment for us, and we will be part of it. with 234 votes. Now it is over in the he wanted. He saw a lot of things he And President Obama would be the Senate. We already know that 37 Sen- wanted to take home with him, but he President that puts that forward for fu- ators have signed on to support this didn’t have the money, so he had to ture generations. I just again am so bill. We want to make sure that Amer- prioritize. He had to pick and choose proud of it. Like I said, when you bring ica realizes that there is a plan on and leave some things there because he it home, we all have to deal with those paper that has passed the House and simply couldn’t afford that. Was he dis- budgets in our own household. Wash- does have support in the Senate, and appointed? Absolutely. He was heart- ington should be doing the same. we want to continue to build on that broken. But I tell you what: That I would like to yield now to our vice- support. taught him a life lesson that he will chair, the gentlelady from Washington, Cut, Cap, and Balance is a reason- only learn from people that have com- another member of leadership and a able, credible plan to addressing where mon sense, that understand you cannot voice of understanding, reason and we find ourselves as a country. Yes, it spend money that you do not have and leadership for the GOP women, vice- includes cuts in current-year spending. you have to prioritize and make chair of our GOP Conference. Mrs. It includes caps as we move forward so choices. MCMORRIS RODGERS, thank you so that we are going to bring down how America is out of money. We know much for coming to offer your com- much we are spending, and it includes this, and President Obama knows this. ments. a balanced budget amendment. I am a And yes, we do need fundamental tax Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Thank strong supporter of a balanced budget reform; yes, we need to identify our you very much. I am proud to be here amendment. priorities; and yes, we absolutely have this evening to join the Republican When I was first running for Congress to stop spending money we don’t have. women. I want to especially thank you in 2004, I talked a lot about the bal- Strong leadership, action, courage, as our leader from North Carolina. I anced budget amendment. What I along with responsible solutions, are am proud that you are one of the dy- didn’t appreciate was to what degree

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That’s the one that even Thomas Jefferson, after fore we talk about anything else, we difference. they finished writing the Constitution, are never going to do it. I think those A lot of things in our lives are all said: If I can make one change, it are the hard decisions. Those are the about timing. Certainly political lives would be to limit the Federal Govern- kitchen-table decisions. All great are all about timing. Sometimes you ment’s ability to borrow money. It’s change in America begins at the dinner can have the greatest candidate in the been a debate through the ages. It is table. That is a Ronald Reagan quote. world, and if it’s not the right time, long overdue. This is the time. It’s That is absolutely true. That is why I they can’t make it. And this is the about America’s future, and I’m proud think the Cut, Cap, and Balance bill time. This is the time for us to grab to stand here tonight in support of Cut, that we passed yesterday makes so the reins, to say to the Senate and the Cap, and Balance and the balanced much sense to a lot of American President and the American people, budget amendment and getting our fis- women around the kitchen table be- We’re ready, you’re ready, and let’s cal House in order for our economy cause that’s what they’re doing. join together and do this. So I look forward to hopefully Cut, today and for keeping the American b 1630 Dream alive for many years to come. Cap, and Balance making it through Mrs. ELLMERS. Thank you so much. And so I think when we think about the Senate. But at least if it doesn’t I would now like to yield to the gen- it in terms of the balanced budget, make it in the form we pass today, the tlelady from West Virginia (Mrs. CAP- when I listened to the debate yester- concepts within this—cutting, capping, ITO). day, I think about my home State of and balancing our budgets—are every- Mrs. CAPITO. Thank you. West Virginia. We have a balanced day events in people’s lives. We need to I would like to thank my colleagues budget. We have hundreds of millions do it here. I look forward to joining here today for the opportunity to talk of dollars in surplus right now because with all my fellow women Republicans about something that is extremely im- we are not permitted by law to spend we’re talking with today, with the rest portant to every woman in America, more than we bring in. And so we had of the women in the country, but also every person in America. It is not real- a good year this year for a lot of dif- every man, woman, and child in this ly a man or woman thing, or a child or ferent reasons. But I think some of it is country, because it’s all about every a grandparent thing. It is all of us. So the smart budgeting that we did up American, and we don’t want to see an I look at things a lot of times, like a front as a State—make tough decisions overburden on either the older genera- lot of people, I try to put my own life as a State to make sure that at the end tion, the younger generation, or the filter over what is going on here. of the year we’re not dipping into the generations to come. I’m in the sandwich generation. I rainy day fund, that we’re not finding Thank you for having us. I look for- have elderly parents who are having ourselves saying the only way we can ward to working together. bumpy roads with their health. I just save ourselves is to raise somebody’s Mrs. ELLMERS. Thank you so much. today for the very first time had my taxes. It’s because the spending deci- I would like to now yield to one of only and most beautiful granddaughter sions that were made in the front end my fellow freshman colleagues who I with me today on the House floor. I re- with a budget—we have a budget for have gotten to be very good friends alized poor little Celia has $45,000 the first time in, I think, 3 years in the with. She is an incredible individual. worth of national debt on her head. House. She is a great person to be serving And then I think of my parents trying And everybody around their kitchen with. I truly appreciate all of her to manage their health care and their table makes a budget. If they don’t input, thoughtful comments. We dis- finances in their senior years: have make it every year, certainly when cuss issues every day here in Congress. they prepared enough, and did they they’re in trouble they start making a I yield to my good friend, SANDY make the right choices. I think about budget. You do really simple things ADAMS, from Florida. all of the in-between generation, the like decide not to go out to eat, stop Mrs. ADAMS. Thank you. sandwich generation which I am, and I your magazine subscriptions. The easy I join my fellow Republican women know that we want to make the right things first and then the really hard today to come and talk to you about choices for ourselves so when our chil- decisions. That’s where we are right what we passed yesterday, Cut, Cap, dren are taking care of us, those deci- now are the hard decisions. and Balance. I want to reach out to the sions can be easier for them and we can I think as a daughter and as a mother American people and tell them why. be well prepared. of a daughter and a mother of now a August 2 is quickly approaching, and Quite honestly, with a $14 trillion granddaughter, I think women make a what we have heard from our President debt, I don’t think we’re going to be lot of these decisions. I see the genera- is, first, the Biden talks. Then it was prepared. What kind of handcuffs are tions changing. I see the decisions the ‘‘grand bargain.’’ Then it was the we putting on our future generation? maybe that my mom made were not as McConnell-Reid deal. Then it was Gang I think about times in my life when involved as the ones that I’m making. of Six. Again, all of these are pro- maybe I have gone up to the limit on And I certainly can see that my own posals, all of these are ideas. Nothing my credit card or maybe things haven’t daughter, independent, on her own, is on paper. Nothing to be scored by the been as—particularly when we were going to be so much more empowered Congressional Budget Office. Not one younger, trying to buy a house for the financially to make decisions. So let’s thing put down in writing so that the first time and trying to figure out how not leave her and the next generations American people and, quite frankly, we were going to manage the dollars holding a big IOU on their back. Let’s Congress knows what is truly in these when we were first getting started, and take the opportunity. plans. when we realized maybe we were going Another question I get is that we’ve So now, just yesterday, the House a little over the limit or spending too raised the debt ceiling how many times Republicans passed Cut, Cap, and Bal- much, was the first thing we thought in the past—numerous times in the ance with bipartisan support. It’s the about, was it let’s get a loan, let’s ask past. I think they were quoting 17 only legislation that has been intro- our parents for more money? times under Ronald Reagan or some- duced to Congress that actually ad- No, the first thing you think about is thing like that, if I recall correctly. dresses the debt, the deficit, and the how are we going to cut back? How are And that is correct. We have raised the ability to get our budget back in order, we going to save? How are we going to debt ceiling. I’ve voted to raise it be- balancing our budget, the only one live within our means? Because that is fore. But this is different. We need to scored by the Congressional Budget Of- the reasonable and rational way. That seize this opportunity. Because if we fice. I supported that legislation and I

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Forty-nine States have a business and paid the bills of those nothing in writing. balanced budget requirement and businesses at their little, small kitchen As I heard one of my colleagues say they’re able to live within their means. table. And he grew that and gave us the earlier, the Congressional Budget Of- We should do no less. The American opportunity to make sure that what we fice said, We can’t score a speech. And people live within their means, States the American people don’t really know live within their means, and Congress wanted to accomplish in the United what’s in that legislation unless you and the Federal Government should do States was available to us. And that’s write it down and let them take a look no less. what I did for my daughter. And, you know, when she started her little busi- at it. That is so important for the b 1640 American people. They want to know ness, do you know where she started it? what we are doing. That’s why it was Years of kicking the can down the At the kitchen table in the house she so important that we had Cut, Cap, and road have come to an end. Reckless grew up in. And she’s got a thriving lit- Balance out there. The American peo- spending needs to stop. And the Sen- tle business. But she’s got two little ple had a chance to read it, review it. ate’s repeated failure to pass a budget children, and we want that American They’ve seen what we have done. And and do their jobs that has led us to this Dream for them. economic crossroads needs to stop. I’m hearing from the people in my dis- I’m asking my colleagues in the Sen- We’ve got to get our fiscal house in trict that they’re happy. They’re happy ate, take up this bill, pass this bill. order. We cannot keep creating the that we have passed a responsible bill. debts and deficits that we are creating We’re facing $14.3 trillion in debt. It’s Listen to the American people. They in this country. A balanced budget equal to about 95 percent of our entire want the opportunity to vote on a bal- economy. And $3.7 trillion of that was anced budget amendment. Let them. amendment will force us to do the just accrued under President Obama’s What are you afraid of? Let the Amer- right things for our country just as watch. To put that in perspective, it ican people’s voices be heard. Let them moms and dads across the Nation have took the United States from 1776 to vote. to do all the time at their kitchen ta- Americans deserve better, and we bles; that’s live within their means. 1992 to accrue that same amount of have proven that here in the House. I 1 I urge the Senate to take up the bal- debt that we’ve accrued in about 2 ⁄2 hope that our Senate colleagues are lis- anced budget amendment. I urge this years. We’re mortgaging our children’s tening. I hope our President is listen- Chamber to adopt it, I urge the Senate future. We’re borrowing 40 cents on the ing. August 2 is quickly approaching. dollar, much of it from the Chinese. You do not have a scorable plan writ- to adopt it, and to make it a reality. And we are sending the bill to our chil- ten down. We need to make sure that Mrs. ELLMERS. Thank you so much. dren and grandchildren. This has got to we protect our American heritage for I now yield to my other—I say stop. our future generations. ‘‘other’’ but we have many—good If we don’t listen to the American Mrs. ELLMERS. I thank the gentle- people, then shame on us. We have friend from Missouri (Mrs. HARTZLER), lady. who is one of those great freshmen that heard them loud and clear. We know I now yield to the gentlelady from I’m serving with. they want us to get our fiscal house in Ohio. order because every day the American Mrs. SCHMIDT. I thank my good Mrs. HARTZLER. Thank you, RENEE. people are making their hard decisions friend Mrs. ELLMERS from North Caro- We certainly appreciate your hosting on what they’re going to buy, whether lina for hosting this Special Order this this today, and I certainly am glad to it’s gas, whether it’s prescription evening because this is about Amer- lend my support for a balanced budget drugs, whether it’s food, because every- ica’s future and about America doing amendment. thing is going up. And the jobs are what each and every woman, each and It goes back to my childhood. I’ve going away. We have a high unemploy- every man, each and every family has shared this before, but I wanted to ment rate. We have different credit to do each and every week at their share this again because this is what I rating places telling us, Get your fiscal table, and that’s balance the budget grew up with, and I believe it’s what house in order or we are going to down- and pay the bills. most Americans grew up with. grade you. If that happens, the Amer- The greatest President, they say, in ican people are the ones that suffer the last century was Ronald Reagan. I grew up on a farm, and it was just with us. This affects each and every And in his farewell speech, he said, my mom and my dad and my sister and one of us. ‘‘All great change in America begins at me. And every January my mom would That is why I am proud to have sup- the dinner table.’’ And it does. It’s the get out all these ledger papers and lay ported Cut, Cap, and Balance. That is universe of our home life. It’s where we them out on the kitchen table. That why we stand here today talking with educate our children, where we feed our was before the days of the computers. you, the American people, letting you children, where we stake out the ideas Each page represented a month. And know we heard you. I’m ringing the on how we want our future to go, where she and my dad would spend days, lit- alarm. My colleagues in the House are we plan parties, where we plan events, erally, charting out the cash flow for ringing the alarms. But the Senate and where we discuss Grandma’s depar- our farm for the rest of the year. And Democrats and this President don’t ture. It is the center of our home. And they would try to estimate how much seem to be listening. We have a prob- it is from that that I want to focus on the yield was going to be on the corn lem, and it is not a tax problem. It is what I think needs to be said tonight. and the soybeans, and they had to a spending problem here in Wash- We have to balance our budget in guess how much the price was going to ington. We need to get that spending America, in this House, in this Cham- be, and they researched the cost of the under control. ber, at this kitchen table. We have all seed and the other inputs and the fuel, Since 1917—I think that’s when they seen what it is to take a checkbook, and they charted that all out, and then first passed this debt ceiling legisla- take the bills, and make them come to- our mortgage payments. tion, and I think, personally, they gether. That’s what we need to do, and passed it with hopes that Congress that’s what I believe a balanced budget They were able to, through working would never spend more than they took amendment will force this Congress that pencil and erasing and reworking in. That’s my opinion. I wasn’t here and future Congresses to do: balance it, figure out how they were going to back then. But I will tell you that year our checkbook. make everything work, how they were after year, Congress has voted to ig- Just like mothers and grandmothers going to be able to live within their nore, to move on, to continue the across this country, I have a major means. It wasn’t always easy, but as spending without addressing the true stake in the future of our Nation, and the years went on and conditions drivers of our debt. We have to address that is not just my daughter and her changed, Mother would get that eraser those drivers. wonderful husband, but my Michael out and she would readjust that cash

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Families I talk to, they say, two from the women in Congress: 10.6 has actually been proposed, you’ve got Every year we balance our budget, how million businesses owned in the United to stand back and go, Whoa. Wait a come Washington doesn’t? Every small States are owned by women, and minute. Is that really what a balanced business I visit says, We balance our women now make up the majority of budget amendment is all about? budget, how come Washington doesn’t? the workforce. We’re the leaders of We’re going to go into that in a few Every farmer and rancher I visit with Fortune 500 companies. But as we’ve moments to really understand exactly says, We balance our budget, how come taken an even greater responsibility, what this balanced budget amendment Washington doesn’t? we haven’t given anything up. We’re is and the effect that it will have on We have got to start taking the com- balancing budgets at our business dur- Americans, particularly on women in mon sense from the people and apply it ing the day, and when we get home, America; but before we go there, we here in Washington. we’re taking care of our families’ fi- need to step back a bit and understand Even the States, they certainly are nances, and many of us care for our how it is that we got into this situa- one up on us here—49 out of the 50 aging parents and their budgets too. tion with this deficit of $14 trillion. States have a balanced budget amend- How did we get here? It’s really impor- b 1650 ment. They live within their means. tant to understand that. Before you go Yet Washington thinks they don’t We know what it means to make ends off and try to solve the problem, you need it. Well, I think they do. With a meet, and we’ve lived up to that re- need to know what is the situation, $14.3 trillion debt that we have now, it sponsibility in every part of our lives. what is the circumstance. is evident that people here cannot live It’s now time for Washington to do the This little chart here lays out where within their means, and they need to same. the deficit came from. Now, understand have the constraints of a budget. Mrs. ELLMERS. Thank you so much. that, at the end of the Clinton adminis- So we’ve passed it here in the House. My good friend was pointing out the tration in January 2001, the United It was the right thing to do. It’s sup- need to be following our finances as States Government was running a sur- ported by the American people. Now more and more women are becoming plus, a $300 billion-plus surplus. It had the Senate and the President need to businessowners. They are the bread- run that for the previous 2 years. So we get on board. winners, as you can see from this chart had a surplus, and we were on the path Why the President would oppose our here, once again figuring out the bills, during the decade 2001–2010 to literally cut, cap, and balance plan, I have no balancing the budget, taking care of pay off the entire American debt. It idea. I want the President to share our family members and their health would be paid off. Now, whether that’s with me and with all of us and the care needs. It’s so important. a good idea or not, you can debate American people why he does not sup- In order for us to be good stewards of that, but that’s what we were on. So port balancing our budget. We do it at taxpayer dollars here in Washington, the trajectory was, had we maintained home. We need to do it in Washington, it’s time for a balanced budget amend- the same policies, the same growth in and we need to do it now. ment. I am very proud of what our our economy, we would have paid off Thank you. House did in a bipartisan effort yester- the total debt. However, something Mrs. ELLMERS. Thank you so much. day, and I’m hoping that the Senate happened. The gentlelady from Texas (Ms. and the President will also be part of Now, what happened? GRANGER) will be finishing this eve- that very significant, historic move so What happened was a change in poli- ning’s comments. that we can get this country back on cies and two wars: the Iraq and the Af- She is a good friend to all of us as sound financial ground. ghanistan war following the 9/11 event freshmen, a mentor to us, and I thank With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield back in 2001 and then the Iraq war in 2003— you for coming this evening as well. It the balance of my time. neither war paid for. For the first time means very much that you contribute f in American history, neither war was to this. paid for—all borrowed money for the MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Ms. GRANGER. Thank you very first time ever in America’s history. much. A message in writing from the Presi- Another thing happened along the way, Mr. Speaker, I want to talk a little dent of the United States was commu- and that is: in 2001, the first George W. bit about my experience balancing nicated to the House by Mr. Pate, one Bush tax cut followed in 2003 by the budgets because I had to manage many of his secretaries. second George W. Bush tax cut. different kinds of budgets, and some all f Here is what they meant. Take a at the same time. careful look at this. This is where the MAKE IT IN AMERICA As a business owner for 23 years, I deficit started. We started here with had to balance my insurance com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the Bush-era tax cuts and then over the pany’s budget. As the mayor of Fort the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- years so that in 2019—20 years—we have Worth, I had to balance the city’s uary 5, 2011, the gentleman from Cali- this extraordinary growth in the def- budget. And as the mother of three, I fornia (Mr. GARAMENDI) is recognized icit caused by those tax cuts. Of course had to balance the household budget. for 60 minutes as the designee of the it assumes the tax cuts will continue What is the same about every budget minority leader. on into 2019. I have ever balanced is that there was Mr. GARAMENDI. Thank you, Mr. The red area here are the wars. never any choice. There were very seri- Speaker. Again, not paid for. So the Iraq war ous consequences for not being fiscally I am going to be joined by my col- and the Afghanistan war. responsible, whether it was in my busi- leagues today, and we are going to talk The other thing is this downturn in ness, at city hall, or at home. about the financial situation here in the economy. The downturn in the Most Americans have had the same the United States and about the mean- economy occurred in 2008. How did it experience I’ve had. We all sit around ing of the various ideas and proposals happen? Why did we have that crash of the kitchen table and figure out how to that have been put forward. the American economy? make ends meet, and then we ask why I want to compliment my colleagues We had it because the Federal Gov- can’t Washington do the same thing? on the Republican side for their tenac- ernment stepped back from regulating Families and businesses have to bal- ity in putting out their sound bites, the financial institutions, allowing ance their budgets every single day. but I think it’s very, very important them to run wild, assuming that they It’s only right that the Federal Gov- for the American people to understand would be smart enough to regulate

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Many Americans, hundreds is in the balanced budget amendment? women. of thousands of Americans, joined in I’ll tell you what’s in it: a requirement We just had 20 women from the Re- the game and took out mortgages and that a two-thirds vote be enacted for publican Party here telling us that we bought houses, but there was no way every expenditure and every tax in- ought to enact a balanced budget they could possibly afford them. It was crease—a two-thirds vote. This is a amendment. What does it mean for the financial industry, the mortgage fundamental shift in the very nature of women who are 65 and over? industry and the Wall Street bankers, American democracy. Would you please join us and enter this conversation. and we wound up with the great col- b 1700 lapse of 2008. Mr. TONKO. Thank you, Representa- To deal with that, the bailout of Wall We had a dozen wonderful Represent- tive GARAMENDI, and thank you for Street occurred. Most of that has now atives of the Republican Party talk for bringing us together on some very im- been paid back. It worked. Did it work an hour here, and not once did they portant discussions and laser-sharp for the benefit of Americans? It sta- mention that the American democracy focus which is essential as we face this bilized the financial institutions, and it will be forever changed. No longer ma- default crisis, where there are those certainly worked for the benefit of jority rule. A fundamental tenet of who are dragging their feet and not re- Wall Street. That program occurred in American democracy, majority rule, solving the default crisis and refuse to the final months of the George W. Bush pushed aside. And now should this ever have us pay our bills. And when we de- administration. Unfortunately, the become law, a minority rule, one-third fault on our debt, it’s very problematic American economy has not recovered of this House, one-third of this Senate because it can disrupt our pensions, it despite the spending of some $700 bil- dominating the will of 65 percent of can disrupt our 401(k)s, it can disrupt lion in the stimulus program. It actu- every elected Representative and Sen- our mortgages because of the interest rate being somewhat fluctuated by ally worked. It didn’t work enough to ator. The end of the most fundamental that default crisis and our failure to get the economy moving forward, so we tenet of American democracy, the end of majority rule. pay our bills. wound up with this huge deficit. What I think is important here is Going forward, the deficit remains in It also works in a very pernicious and that you outline how unfair this proc- place because the wars continue: $178 bad way. You can cut taxes with a ma- ess can be, how it can be routed to sup- billion a year spent on the war in Af- jority vote. It takes a two-thirds to port easily deep pockets, efforts to give ghanistan and Iraq. Also continuing raise taxes. windfall industries a mindless handout, are the George W. Bush tax cuts. This So years and years ago, the oil indus- the big oil companies getting a hand- is where the deficit is coming from. try had the opportunity in our democ- out. It’s much easier to retain that Thirdly, the economy has not recov- racy to receive a tax reduction. They got a tax reduction. And the oil indus- benefit, and it’s very difficult to save ered. That’s where the deficit is. Medicare. It’s a simple majority that Now, what do you do about that? Do try went on with that tax reduction, called a subsidy, so that they can ex- can end Medicare. you put in place a constitutional Many of us go home every week, oth- plore for oil and gas. For a hundred amendment that has something really ers as frequently as they can because of years they have had a tax break. Now, interesting? When the American public the distance they have to travel to get we can give them another tax break; understands what is in that amend- to their districts, and we’re greeted by but under the balanced budget amend- ment, it’s not just a balanced budget; signs like this: Hands off my Medicare. there are real things in that amend- ment, it would take a two-thirds vote And it’s no wonder, because what ment. Then that amendment, if ever to take away the tax reduction, the tax we’ve seen yesterday was the third at- put in place, will have extraordinary break, the subsidy that they have re- tempt in this given few months of the consequences for America—in my view, ceived for a hundred years, a century, 112th Congress to end Medicare. Three none of them positive. would take a two-thirds vote to do that votes. One with the Republican Study A sound bite is great: Balance the because that would be considered to be Committee, one with the Ryan plan, a budget. Force the government to bal- a tax increase. Path to Prosperity—which we have re- ance the budget just like we do at So what does it mean to the oil in- designated as the Road to Ruin. And home. Hello, America. Do you really dustry? Well, here’s their profits from then yesterday with this cut, burn and balance your budget every month? last year. Let’s see: Exxon, $10.7 bil- whatever, slash-and-burn attempt. I every year? I don’t think so. We take lion; Oxy, $1.6 billion; Conoco, $2.1; won’t even get into the nomenclature out a mortgage to buy a house. That’s Chevron, $6.2 billion; BP, of gulf fame, because it’s misrepresenting what borrowing money, folks. That’s not $7.2 billion, that’s their profit. Part of would really happen. balancing your daily budget. That’s that profit is your tax dollar. Part of Yesterday, we had a vote on this borrowing money, and now you’ve got that profit is the tax dollar of every floor to make it easy to end Medicare to pay the mortgage, pay the interest. American that has been given to the and easy to maintain handouts to the When you lose your job or when you’re oil companies for more than a century oil companies. And when we look at laid off or when you’re cut back in so that they can go explore for oil. the dollars that are saved by ending hours, what do you do? You do your Is there an American that believes Medicare, we see where they somehow best to cut expenses, and then you that the oil industry needs our tax dol- are transitioned over to tax cuts that probably are going to borrow more lars to continue to be viable? I don’t are maintained for the millionaire-bil- money—maybe the home equity loan, think so. But if the constitutional lionaire community, mindless hand- maybe the credit card—to get by. We amendment passes, becomes part of our outs, the Big Oil industry. all do that, all of us. It’s not so easy to Constitution, a majority of this House So this is buyer beware week. We’ve at the end of every year balance the and the Senate could increase the sub- seen this three times over, and it’s an budget. sidy, but it would take a two-thirds assault on the middle class. Forty-nine States? Yes, they have vote to get our money back. We need to When you talk about the impact on balanced budget amendments. I’m from understand the details of what a bal- women, you know, an armchair sci- California. Democrat Jerry Brown: fac- anced budget amendment means. entist can take a look at the popu- ing a balanced budget amendment. I’ve been joined by my wonderful lation of seniors and understand the Guess what? He borrows money. He friend and extraordinary Representa- proportional representation to the doesn’t balance the budget. Oh—and tive from the great State of New York greater degree is women in that cat- his predecessor, Arnold Schwarzen- representing the Hudson River Valley egory. So this is an assault on senior egger—Republican, said he was going in the capital region. women who require Medicare.

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By taking away the peo- for our Nation’s seniors where afford- But regardless, that’s what elections ple’s voice and castrating the United able, accessible care, a certainty in are about. I know that in the last elec- States Congress to specific policies pre- their lives, became a much-needed con- tion, Democrats didn’t fare too well. A scribed in the Constitution, we remove cept because there was cherry-picking majority of this House was elected that the ability of present and future voters going on. There was the unaffordable wanted to phase out Medicare for peo- of the country to have their voices notion, the inaccessible notion of ple under the age of 55. Likewise, in the heard. Regardless of where anyone health care insurance coverage. next election, if people run on that, a comes down on the policies, regardless And to put that now at risk and de- majority might arise in this body that of what percentage of the GNP you velop and mess with our Constitution supports keeping Medicare solvent for think it should be, I hope that most to make that all work, it’s no wonder the next generation. Americans believe that it’s a funda- Wall Street, The Wall Street Journal, What was attempted yesterday was mental value to have a say in our sys- called it a very foolish approach. They circumventing the public will by in- tem of governance and to have these serting into the United States Con- labeled it in just very negative tones. debates and to have them be part of the And certainly Bruce Bartlett, who stitution exact fiscal policy that essen- public discourse, and that was proposed tially wouldn’t allow Medicare to exist was the economic adviser to President to be taken away completely by a bill in any form similar to what it is today. Reagan, said that it was akin to an in- that passed yesterday in this body by a It would actually specify an exact per- tern writing a bill on a napkin. Well, I majority vote from the Republican centage of the gross national product think that’s a pretty tough slam for side. that the public sector can contain in our interns. They would do better. Mr. GARAMENDI. Thank you so our governing document. much for bringing our attention to the So we need to go forward with sen- This is unprecedented. Who hears of sible strategies. We need to solve the way in which the balanced budget putting numbers, 19.7 percent, 19.5 per- amendment would fundamentally alter default crisis. And let’s face it, it cent, 20, 21 percent—we’re talking should be about investing in jobs. the very nature of our government. about the percentage of the economy Earlier I talked about the majority The jobs crisis is the number one pri- that can be public sector versus private vote versus the minority rule that is in ority of the American public. We see it sector. Who knows what the ideal per- this amendment. And now you bring to in public opinion surveys over and over centage is? That’s what elections are our attention the percentage that is in again. And that job crisis when we re- about. That’s what we fight off every the amendment. Those percentages solve it addresses any revenue crisis, day here on the floor of the House. have real meaning beyond the issue of any spending crisis, any deficit crisis. Some will say we should have it a little just a very, very important issue, the This is the best solution: Create jobs, bigger; others will say we should have very nature of our government, and the invest in innovation, infrastructure, it a little smaller. The people of the reason why we have representative education. country have their say. To somehow government, why we have the Senate, Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. TONKO, once take that out of the realm of public why we have a Congress. again you are on the right track here. discourse and insert that into our gov- But there’s something else to it and Earlier before you came in I was dis- erning document is unprecedented. It that is, the percentage that they have cussing our Republican colleagues, castrates the United States Congress. chosen would force the government ex- Women’s Day, and they were all talk- It castrates and eliminates our ability penditures to go back to the 1965 level ing about the great value in the bal- to make public policy, for better or where there was no Medicaid and no anced budget constitutional amend- worse. Medicare program in America. So, once ment. I had an exchange with one of my again, there are different ways of as- My colleague from Colorado, JARED colleagues on the Rules Committee as saulting and terminating Medicare. POLIS, came running over and said, we were bringing this to the floor the One was the direct way that was in the They don’t understand. They need to other day. I said, This is such an ab- Republican budget that passed this know what’s in this. And I’d like you surd concept. Imagine for a minute House earlier in which they explicitly to explain. that there was a Democratic majority said that for all Americans who are not I started off with the majority, two- and we were saying, You know what, yet 55, there would be no Medicare. thirds vote. You’re a constitutional we want to put in our Constitution They would be given a voucher, and specialist. What does all of this mean that public expenditures have to be at they would have to go buy insurance to America if they really understood least 22 percent of GNP or—but it from the private insurance market, and got past the sound bite? ‘‘Balanced never even crossed our minds. There is which all of us understand is a very dif- budget’’ sounds good, but what does it no Democratic proposal like that be- ficult place to get a fair deal. The other actually mean? cause it just doesn’t make any sense. way of doing it is in a constitutional b 1710 That’s what elections are about. amendment, as was proposed yester- And yet here the Republican major- day, that would make it impossible to Mr. POLIS. It’s particularly ironic ity is trying to insert into our gov- fund Medicare and similarly impossible that this session of Congress opened erning document—the one that they to fund things like natural disasters. with a recital of the United States Con- say that they have great respect for, Let’s assume we were at 18 percent, stitution which really just, in the vote the one that they began this session of which is the number they’ve chosen, of yesterday, has been debased. And our the House by reading—inserting exact GDP and the Federal budget, and we democratic Republic has been debased formulated fiscal policy regarding the have the great Mississippi flood or the to an extent that I certainly have not exact size of the public sector, taking great Missouri flood or the earthquake seen in this body prior under either that ability away from the voters of in California or the hurricane in Flor- party. this country, taking the discussion ida, billions of dollars. The Federal Let’s talk about exactly what was at- away from the deliberative bodies of Government would have no ability tempted yesterday in this constitu- the House and the Senate, taking it under this amendment to step in. tional amendment that would have es- out of the hands of an election for Let me turn to Mr. TONKO. I know sentially passed as part of a resolution. President of the United States, remov- you had some other things that you It’s one thing to say that we want to ing the fundamental issue of what role wanted to bring to our attention. eliminate Medicare. The House worked government should play from political Mr. TONKO. Well, by their own ac- its will through the Ryan budget, phas- debates. knowledgement, their own leaders indi- ing out Medicare for those who are That is grossly undemocratic. It cated that this would enshrine the Re- under 55 years of age. The people of should be an insult to all of us who publican agenda to end Medicare in the

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That’s not quite an honorable Start programs? Many working moms viding them with the basics of life. position to follow or to promote. require Head Start, not only to main- Now, what happens if the Republican Mr. GARAMENDI. Freedom ‘‘from’’ tain a career or perhaps work, because budget were to pass and Social Secu- health care. you may be a single parent, or even a rity were to end, not only for those Mr. TONKO. Yes. I just think that double income household still needs who are 55 years of age now and want what we have witnessed is a messing that job. to have Social Security 10 years later with a very precious document, one in their lives when they become 65, but b 1720 that governs this democracy, this Re- immediately for seniors, now, if the public in a way that was carefully Head Start is a good way to develop Republican bill passed, would become planned by our founding parents. And the social, the educational, and the law that passed yesterday, and the pre- to take that precious document and to cognitive skills of youngsters. Why vious one, the budget bill were to be- use it in order to promote a political would you deny a quarter of a million come law? $880 billion would be re- agenda and one that denies access to a of children Head Start? That’s that at- moved from Medicaid. health care concept is wrong. tack on women, working women. Medicaid’s a different program than When we look at this 1966 threshold, Why would you reduce education by Medicare. This is for impoverished peo- when we take it back to spending op- 12 percent in title I areas, as they had ple in America, almost all of whom are portunities at that vintage, we need to suggested, as they did with their budg- in nursing homes. $880 billion, over 10 keep in mind that Medicare, assisting et. That’s an attack on educators, most years, removed from Medicaid. So grandparents, grandma and grandpa, of whom are women. It’s still a very those seniors, most of whom are means that they’re denying the funda- highly predominant field for women. women—and I would remind you that mental fact that since 1966, grand- So when we look at some of the at- we heard from the Republican women parents, grandma is living 10 years tacks here by gender, by age, by in- here earlier promoting a program that longer, on average. So it’s not real to come strata, it’s clearly assumed here, would cut $880 billion out of Medicaid, take us back to this unwarranted and documented, that it’s an assault on 70 percent of which goes to nursing threshold of 1996. And also, we’ve had middle class America, on working fam- homes, the majority of whom in those much progress in technology and re- ilies. And it is time to grow the middle nursing homes are women. This is not search in medicine so that there are class, strengthen the middle class, en- a women’s program that they’ve put new opportunities for which we avail hance their purchasing power. In so forward. ourselves the funds. doing, you develop a stronger America. And on the drug side, you were talk- So I think that a lot of this is not And so we need to go forward with a ing about this, Mr. TONKO. This is an based on reality. It’s not based on the laser sharp focus and an honesty that’s immediate reduction, an immediate re- desire to serve. It’s rather based on de- built by truth, not fiction, and do what duction in the drug benefits, so that 3.9 nial. And that’s not what this should is best as we go forward to invest in in- million seniors would wind up paying be about. There is a certain bit of dig- frastructure, education, and certainly $2.2 billion more immediately if the nity. There is a respect factor shown to the improvements that we need to Republican budget were to go into law the senior population. And I can tell make in innovation. because of the reduction in the Afford- you, when you get messages like this Mr. GARAMENDI. Before we leave able Care Act that provided this ben- at home, Keep your hands off Medicare, the balanced budget amendment, the efit. we’re getting this in letter format, bill that was on the floor yesterday had These are just some of the things email format, faxes coming into the of- two other pieces to it. One of them was that the American public needs to un- fice, phone calls. Nine to one, every 10 to go after the budget of the United derstand when you get past the sound calls coming in, you’ll get nine phone States and reduce it by $111 billion, be- bites. We must balance the budget and, calls of advocacy to not only keep ginning in October of this year. That therefore, the balanced budget amend- Medicare but to strengthen it. has real impact. Part of that impact ment. And what we did, as you know, Rep- would be felt on Medicare. Well, wait. What is it? What does it resentative GARAMENDI, we went Let’s just put some understanding really do? It terminates majority rule through and provided those screenings into what Medicare is all about. Our in America and institutes minority and those annual checkups and made colleague from Connecticut did this rule so the fundamental of American certain that no copayments or last night, but it really, I think, is well democracy is trashed; requires that the deductibles would hold back the oppor- worth repeating, and so I am going to budget of the United States be ramped tunity for our seniors. We made certain just read off some statistics, so please back, back, back to the 1965 percentage that we began the process of filling the bear with me. of GDP, before there was Medicare, doughnut hole, and we found savings in In 1965, when Medicare was estab- which, inevitably and inextricably the Medicare situation. lished, 44 percent of all seniors 65 and means that Medicare is over once that And, yes, they’re right. They talk over did not have health insurance. balanced budget amendment passes. about cutting back. We found savings Now, of those, 40 percent of the seniors Mr. TONKO, please continue. by reducing the profit columns of the lived in poverty. So you had heavy pov- Mr. TONKO. Representative GAR- insurance industry when it came to erty and you had no insurance. The two AMENDI, what I didn’t hear, though, was Medicare and then transferred—in a are tied together. You get sick, you the resolve of the default crisis. I very fungible way, we transferred those lost your money, you spent everything didn’t hear advocacy from the other savings into the development, positive you had. The life expectancy at that side about paying our bills. I’m hearing outcome for seniors in the pharma- period was 70 years. about cutting away at middle class val- ceutical area because we know that the Now, what’s happened in the inter- ues and middle class needs. I didn’t doughnut hole is a very pricey thing vening years since 1965? Now, 40 mil- hear about the default crisis and pay- for many people. In just a few months lion seniors, nearly every senior in the ing our bills. into a calendar year, seniors are dip- United States, has health insurance. We’re saying we need to respond to a ping into their own pockets to pay for Not just a little health insurance, they default crisis, and we’re also talking the pharmaceutical costs in order to have a comprehensive health insurance about a jobs agenda. We haven’t seen stay well or to recover from an illness. policy that covers most everything one jobs bill in the House brought for- So there was great compassion shown they need—doctors, hospitals, and ward. And that is a major concern, be- here, and we moved forward with a way drugs. cause the jobs crisis, when resolved by

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If you want to buy a car, you President, America decided to spend Medicare piece, if I could just say one have to borrow some money, your rates the money. Earlier, I put up a chart thing. are going to go up. If you have put here talking about where it came When we fall short on the Medicaid aside money for your kids to go to col- from—this House. And George W. Bush side, it falls again upon the property lege, which is, as we all know, incred- voted to reduce taxes, created a deficit, taxpayer, and again, if you’re on a ibly expensive, the markets are going had to borrow money, voted to start fixed income, as many seniors are, and to create an immense amount of tur- and to carry out two wars, Afghanistan again, the disproportionate number of moil, and the likelihood is you’ll take and Iraq, borrowed money to do it. women in households in the senior a real hit on that. These are past expenditures. And here years are going to be, again, impacted we are 12 days away from the default b 1730 by a property tax that, when levied on crisis where our Republican friends are that home, doesn’t know if you’re un- If your retirement savings, if you’re using this moment in time where we’re employed, on fixed income, under- about to retire and you’ve been saving not really discussing tomorrow’s ex- employed, so it will be hitting a retiree all your life, that can get whacked. penditures; we’re talking about yester- on fixed income very, very hard. This is reckless and irresponsible. We day’s expenditures, and they’re saying And so we’re transferring from a pro- have to pay our bills. give us our way or else America de- gressive income tax and a progressive Now it is true that we’ve got a long- faults. series of taxes at the Federal level on term fiscal challenge that requires a Mr. TONKO. Representative over to a State situation where it’s long-term fiscal plan, but this first GARAMENDI, I think that the message going to trickle down into a property time in the history of our country lit- from the Democrats in the House of tax, which is grossly unfair. erally holding hostage our obligation Representatives is straightforward and Mr. GARAMENDI. And on the indi- to pay our bills to getting your way on very logical: Don’t end Medicare. We viduals. your design of how we should have a saw three votes to end Medicare in the Let’s move on beyond it. But this is long-term fiscal plan, that’s never been House. We say save Medicare, make it something that I always put up when done before. stronger. But then we talk about cut- we talk about Medicare, and that is it You know, in all candor, both sides ting, cutting programs that don’t cre- was 1965. This is a tombstone, and it in the past have tended to grandstand ate jobs; do those cuts where there are says: Medicare 1965–2011. Created by when it comes to the debt ceiling. The not jobs created. Where there are, save LBJ. Destroyed by the GOP. No doubt custom has been around here that the those programs, strengthen them; pro- about it. party that’s out of power and doesn’t vide for jobs by investing in education, Mr. TONKO. We’ve had three votes to have the responsibility to get the debt in innovation, and in infrastructure. end Medicare. ceiling passed so that we pay our bills And it’s very easy when you take the Mr. GARAMENDI. Three votes in the grandstands about it, but neither side education investment, the infrastruc- first 6 months, now 61⁄2 months of this has ever actually held that debt ceiling ture investment, and certainly the edu- new Congress, three votes by the Re- and that obligation to pay our bills cation investment, that equals jobs for publicans that have put up three dif- hostage. Americans, for middle class Americans. ferent measures that terminate Medi- Ronald Reagan, who was not at all And that’s what it’s all about. If we care as we know it. shy about engaging in tax fights and create jobs, it drives down the unem- Mr. TONKO. To give tax cuts to the budget fights, raised the debt ceiling. ployment factor, drives down the def- job creators. He never would use the full faith and icit. And there’s no stronger form of Mr. GARAMENDI. Oh, to the job cre- credit of this country to win his battles medicine, bar none, than jobs being ators. You must mean those wealthy because he knew that would cause too created. It solves a revenue crisis, it folks. much harm to the economy; it’s put- solves a deficit crisis, it solves a spend- Mr. TONKO. We’re told it’s the mil- ting a loaded gun at the head of the ing crisis. lionaire-billionaire tax cut that re- American economy. We have got to get Some of these programs are cor- sponded to the needs of the job cre- back to the basics here. We’ve got to related directly with unemployment. ators. pay our bills. There is a need to address the needs of Mr. GARAMENDI. We’ve been joined My hope is that then we would work the unemployed, the poor. If you put by an individual from the great State together because we don’t have to cut people to work, if you invest in retrain- of Vermont who has spoken many Medicare to get to fiscal solvency. We ing programs, education, if you invest times on this floor about jobs and do have to reform the way we deliver in R&D to grow, move ideas along to a about what we need to do. health care to bring down the cost of manufacturing mode and then you Thank you for joining us. Share your health care, but if we have a balanced make it in America, these are the val- thoughts. approach where we include revenues, ues that we embrace as a party in the Mr. WELCH. We are in a very serious we include the Pentagon, and we, as House. situation now. We’re what, 11 days Democrats, look very hard at various I think it has been a refreshing mes- away from perhaps, the first time in spending programs and are willing to sage, one that really gets to something the history of this country, not paying share in the effort to get ourselves here. And at the same time we’re our bills. And it’s extraordinarily dam- onto fiscal solvency, we can do that. So speaking to the default crisis, we’re aging what that will do to our econ- we can make progress if we work to- saying this is how we resolve that de- omy. I mean, interest rates will go up. gether and just recognize the obvious: fault crisis. Don’t walk away from the If we have a 1 percent increase in our we’ve got to pay our bills, and we also obligation, the responsibility to pay debt service, that’s going to mean $140 have to work together to get a long- our bills. And as you said, two wars, a billion more in taxpayer expense to term fiscal plan. pharmaceutical deal for part D for service the debt. And I don’t care Mr. GARAMENDI. PETER, as we Medicare, and millionaire and billion- whether you have a NANCY PELOSI stand here on the floor of this House aire tax cuts were all spent, those were point of view that we could use that debating an extraordinarily important all forms of spending. And all of that, money better on infrastructure or an moment in time about the direction all of that was borrowed in order to ERIC CANTOR point of view that you we’re going to go, this issue of paying spend on tax cuts. And now the bills could use that for tax cuts, that’s our bills, we need to understand that have come home to be paid. It hap- money out the door. That is squan- what we’re really talking about here is pened a decade ago—it doesn’t matter,

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That’s care, and we have a formula of innova- cut, slash, and burn strategy that our what we have to do here. tion, education, and infrastructure Republican colleagues want to put for- And Democrats, our formula is inno- that equals jobs for Americans, work- ward. vate, educate, rebuild our infrastruc- ing families, and middle class Ameri- So what’s going on in Vermont? ture, equals jobs, equals good jobs that are long lasting that people can rely on cans. It’s straightforward. It’s straight- b 1740 forward. and they can work and feel good about Mr. GARAMENDI. We kept hearing Mr. WELCH. Well, let’s talk about their lives and the future for their fam- from our Republican colleagues that the balanced budget amendment. We in ily. what America needs is a cut, balance— Vermont don’t have a balanced budget Now, one of the things that we have how does that work? amendment. We’re the only State that said as Democrats is if we make it in Mr. TONKO. I don’t know because it doesn’t have it. We have always man- America, we will make it in America. was messing with the Constitution. aged to balance our budget. And we Instead of sending jobs overseas, let’s And The Wall Street Journal advised, have done that when we have had Re- have them here. We have the finest don’t mess with the Constitution, leave publican administrations and Demo- people in the world, some of the most the Constitution out of this. And there cratic administrations. talented and skilled people anywhere, were those who were economic advisors The balanced budget amendment in and we need to be making things in to President Reagan who said this is Congress I think has some hazards be- this country. frightening—the exact words were very cause the Federal Government at cer- In Colorado, for instance, one of the denouncing. And so no one took that tain times is the one tool that the places where we can see these jobs is in seriously. And we spent hours here de- American people have to be counter- our energy sector, both in traditional bating on a format that adjusts the cyclical. If the economy is really going energy, oil and gas development, but Constitution, and some of the best down and it requires the Federal Gov- also in new energy—energy efficiency, minds who have worked in government ernment to step up to try to maintain renewable energy, solar, wind, biomass, from very conservative perspectives purchasing power, that is debatable; new jobs, good jobs. And so all this have said this was a wasteful measure. but it is the only tool that we have as budget talk, all of this balanced budget Mr. GARAMENDI. Well, the Repub- citizens is the Federal Government to stuff that I think does real damage to lican—we heard it here over and over do that. the Constitution, that should be going again, it was cut, balance—whatever. I think what the balanced budget to the side. We have to focus on put- What I kept hearing is cut, slash, and amendment suggests is that you can ting people back to work with good burn because they’re going to cut and legislate away your future problems. jobs that last a long time. Mr. GARAMENDI. Let’s just get our- slash critical programs for seniors. You can come up with a fix that is selves into a good discussion here. The I think what Americans really, really going to guarantee you’re not going to great Midwest, Ohio, the industrial want, they want a job. have to suffer through trying to figure Mr. TONKO. They want to work. out how to solve very difficult prob- center of America, being rebuilt by Mr. GARAMENDI. They want to go lems, either because it is a national se- BETTY SUTTON. I yield to the gentlelady from Ohio. to work. They want an invest, grow, curity threat, it’s a collapse in the Ms. SUTTON. Thank you. I thank my and build policy—not a cut, slash, and economy like we had with the collapse colleagues for being down here fighting burn policy, but an invest, grow, and of Wall Street. the fight that the American people build. They want to invest, as you say, And by and large it’s not any way for want us to fight. And that’s a fight for in education. They want their kids to us to avoid making direct and difficult jobs. The American people, the people I have an education. They want to build decisions where we balance our revenue represent in Ohio, their number one the infrastructure. And they want to needs and we balance our spending priority by all means is about putting see the economy grow. But I’ll tell you needs based on the circumstances, and people back to work. As Representative what happens when you start cutting, that’s the constant work of Congress. PERLMUTTER just stated so eloquently, slashing, and burning. Here’s what hap- It requires the application of judgment, it is really about empowering people. pens: If you take a look at the Amer- it requires cooperation, and it requires They don’t want a lot from their gov- ican economy, beginning in December the ability to be flexible and responsive ernment, but they do want a govern- of 2009, just start right there, just say to the circumstances that exist. ment that works with them and for that’s the equilibrium point—wasn’t a A balanced budget amendment is one them, and to the extent possible plays good day at all in America, a lot of jobs size fits all that puts us in handcuffs in that role that will help spur our econ- were not available. But we’ve seen 2.8 an effort to try to avoid getting out of omy, invest in infrastructure which million jobs created in the private sec- balance. puts people back to work, and levels tor, okay. Simultaneously, we have Mr. GARAMENDI. Thank you, Mr. the playing field for our manufactur- seen cut, slash, and burn at the Federal WELCH. ers. level, as the Republicans have taken The gentleman from Colorado (Mr. I come from a place where we have a control and put in their continuing res- PERLMUTTER) has joined us, and di- very strong manufacturing base, and it olutions and reduced the Federal budg- rectly in front of me is the gentle- hasn’t always been treated fairly. We et—and at the State level, and we’ve woman from Ohio (Ms. SUTTON). have had a lot of unfair trade deals seen 378,000 jobs lost in the public sec- Let me turn to the gentleman from that have been passed that hurt the tor. These are police, firemen, teach- Colorado first. people that I represent, and we have a ers, people that are out there making Mr. PERLMUTTER. Thank you, Mr. lot of policies that frankly didn’t do sure that our food is safe, and so forth. GARAMENDI. them well. We can do better. So the reality is, we’re seeing the I think you all have been focused on But here we are 200-some days into government jobs go down. For every the real issue in front of us. We have this new Congress under this Repub- 100 government jobs that are cut, 30 some budget issues, but the best way to lican leadership and not a single jobs private sector jobs are lost because handle our debt is to put people back plan to come before this body. It is those people depend upon the payroll to work. The quickest way to reduce quite amazing to think about. Instead, from those government jobs. the debt or the deficit is to put people what are they talking about, imposing The Simpson Bowles deficit commis- back to work. All of a sudden you have a budget that ends Medicare and pro- sion said it very clearly: This is a long- revenue coming in, and you don’t have tects the very tax breaks that end up term problem. We need to solve the to pay unemployment and COBRA and shipping our jobs overseas.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:07 Jul 21, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20JY7.092 H20JYPT1 pwalker on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5282 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 20, 2011 Well, I am proud to stand with you for our seniors through Medicare or ad- ens regional, State, and the national tonight and work on those policies that vancing research and development that economies, and we go forward. will put America back to work and grows jobs. That’s what we need to do. And I think the optimism is there. strengthen not only our infrastructure The Democrats are on message. Jobs, Our message is one of can do, not de- but our economy which will keep our jobs, jobs. Solve the jobs crisis, you’ll nial, cuts, slash, burn. place in this world as leaders. And so resolve the deficit situation, the rev- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. WELCH. as we move forward, I hope that our enue situation, and the spending situa- Mr. WELCH. Three points: colleagues on the other side of the aisle tion. One, let’s pay our bills. We always will get focused on what America Mr. GARAMENDI. We’re going to put have; we always will; needs, and that is jobs, jobs, and jobs. people back to work, and one way we’re Two, let’s have a long-term budget We have a role to play. We can deal going to do it is with a clean energy plan to stabilize our budget with a bal- with the deficit. We should deal with policy. We need a national security anced approach—revenues as well as the deficit; but the kinds of cuts that policy on energy. I know that part of cuts, the Pentagon as well as reforming they are talking about, ending Medi- that solution is going to come from how we deliver health care; care, taking this out of our seniors in- Colorado where they are doing the re- Three, let’s make it in America. stead of cutting those tax breaks that search and where they are making Mr. GARAMENDI. We’re going to have existed for those oil companies some of this equipment and from mid- make it in America. When we do, and others at the very top that have dle America. And I suspect even America will make it. We will put been a burden to our middle class be- Vermont will have a piece of this puz- forth, as Democrats, a jobs program. cause they are the ones who have to zle. We’re going to invest, we’re going to make up the difference, let’s focus on Mr. PERLMUTTER, tell us about en- grow, and we’re going to build this jobs. Let’s encourage our colleagues in ergy systems in Colorado. economy. That’s our promise. the GOP to get on board and start Mr. PERLMUTTER. I know time is I yield back the balance of my time. working on what America needs, and short, but in Colorado, we are very for- that is to put America back to work. tunate to have the National Renewable f Mr. GARAMENDI. And we’re going to Energy Lab which is the finest lab of make it in America. America is going its kind anywhere in the world to help CONTINUATION OF NATIONAL to make it. This is a great, strong us develop ways to better use our en- EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO country. Yesterday, I heard during the ergy. A gallon saved is a gallon earned, THE FORMER LIBERIAN REGIME debate that we’re broke. We’re not you know that kind of thing, but focus OF CHARLES TAYLOR—MESSAGE broke at all. We’ve got a deficit prob- on energy efficiency, renewable energy, FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE lem; we can deal with that with some solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, those UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 112– good policies when we put people to are new jobs. And to be more efficient 45) work. with traditional energy sources, to be The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. This is America, and we’re going to smarter about how we use them and RENACCI) laid before the House the fol- make it in America. how we extract them. Let’s look at that chart that Mr. This is about restoring the American lowing message from the President of the United States; which was read and, PERLMUTTER has over there. Trade Dream for people, that they have good policies. We talked about that a little jobs, a good education, dignified and together with the accompanying pa- bit. healthy lives of seniors. That’s what pers, referred to the Committee on For- Taxes. We’re spending our tax money we want to restore for America, not all eign Affairs and ordered to be printed: on buying equipment that’s made over- of this gloom and doom and all that To the Congress of the United States: seas when it ought to be made in we’re hearing and cuts. This is about Section 202(d) of the National Emer- Ohio—the buses, the trains, the solar restoring the American Dream, and we gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides panels, and the wind turbines. How can do this. for the automatic termination of a na- about doing those in Colorado? You Mr. GARAMENDI. Okay, we are tional emergency unless, prior to the have a plant there. Use our tax money going to have our bullet session here. anniversary date of its declaration, the to buy American-made equipment. We’ll start with Ms. SUTTON from Ohio. President publishes in the Federal Reg- Talk to me about research. Mr. Ms. SUTTON. Thank you again for ister and transmits to the Congress a TONKO, you come from one of the great having this hour. It is so important notice stating that the emergency is to early research centers of America. that we do make it in America. I continue in effect beyond the anniver- Mr. TONKO. The original tech valley. talked a little bit about jobs. I have a sary date. In accordance with this pro- Thank you, Representative bill right now that is pending that I vision, I have sent the enclosed notice GARAMENDI. I know we don’t have would encourage the Republicans to to the Federal Register for publication much time. I’ll do this quickly. join me in passing. It’s called the Keep stating that the national emergency The 21st Congressional District that I American Jobs From Going Down the and related measures dealing with the represent in upstate New York is the Drain Act. It says that as we rebuild former regime of Charles Taylor are to host community to the Erie Canal our infrastructure here, our water in- continue in effect beyond July 22, 2011. barge canal. It gave birth to a necklace frastructure and sewer infrastructure, The actions and policies of former Li- of communities dubbed mill towns that we do it with American iron and steel berian President Charles Taylor and became the epicenters of invention and and manufactured goods. It’s a jobs other persons, in particular their un- innovation. That same pioneer spirit is bill; it’s a strengthening bill. It’s good lawful depletion of Liberian resources fed today. It’s part of our DNA. But for America. This is a strong and great and their removal from Liberia and se- you need investments in R&D. It’s why country. And I agree with my col- creting of Liberian funds and property, my region is now one of the top five in league, we can do better by it. continue to undermine Liberia’s transi- the country for the growth of green tion to democracy and the orderly de- collar jobs, innovation that is being ad- b 1750 velopment of its political, administra- vanced simply by investing, as we did Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. TONKO. tive, and economic institutions and re- in the prior Congress, in job creation. Mr. TONKO. Our country is strong. sources. These actions and policies con- Not cutting programs that provide op- Our economy is one that is bolstered tinue to pose an unusual and extraor- portunities for work. by job creation. And we’ve said it so dinary threat to the foreign policy of Instead, they are going and building many times over and over again: Don’t the United States. For this reason, I up programs like handouts to the oil cut valuable programs. Allow our sen- have determined that it is necessary to companies that aren’t producing a job, iors the dignity of Medicare. That en- continue the national emergency with tax cuts for millionaires and billion- ables them to have economic sustain- respect to the former Liberian regime aires. They need the dollars for that. ability, vitality. That is important. of Charles Taylor. They’re cutting valuable programs And we invest from children to seniors BARACK OBAMA. that either speak to the dignity factor in a way that produces jobs, strength- THE WHITE HOUSE, July 20, 2011.

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A letter from the Deputy Assistant subject to the call of the Chair. partment of Agriculture, transmitting the Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Department’s final rule — Competitive and NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric f Noncompetitive Non-Formula Federal As- Administration, transmitting the Adminis- sistance Programs — Administrative Provi- tration’s final rule — Fisheries Off West b 1835 sions for the Sun Grant Program (RIN: 0524- Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fish- AA64) received July 8, 2011, pursuant to 5 eries; Annual Specifications [Docket No.: AFTER RECESS U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- 110111018-1279-03] (RIN: 0648-XA109) received The recess having expired, the House riculture. July 6, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 2555. A letter from the Director, Defense to the Committee on Natural Resources. was called to order by the Speaker pro 2565. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- tempore (Mr. NUGENT) at 6 o’clock and fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- partment of Defense, transmitting the De- 35 minutes p.m. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final quisition Regulations Supplement; Prohibi- f rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic tion on Interrogation of Detainees by Con- Zone Off Alaska; Alaska Plaice in the Bering REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- tractor Personnel (DFARS Case 2010-D027) Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (RIN: 0750-AG88) received July 11, 2011, pur- VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF [Docket No.: 101126521-0640-02] (RIN: 0648- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- H.R. 1315, CONSUMER FINANCIAL XA482) received July 6, 2011, pursuant to 5 mittee on Armed Services. PROTECTION SAFETY AND U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- 2556. A letter from the Director, Defense ural Resources. SOUNDNESS IMPROVEMENT ACT Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- 2566. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- OF 2011 partment of Defense, transmitting the De- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- Ms. FOXX, from the Committee on tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- quisition Regulation Supplement; Simplified Rules, submitted a privileged report tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Acquisition Threshold for Humanitarian or (Rept. No. 112–172) on the resolution (H. rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Peacekeeping Operations (DFARS Case 2011- Zone Off Alaska; Alaska Plaice in the Bering Res. 358) providing for consideration of D032) (RIN: 0750-AH29) received July 11, 2011, Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area the bill (H.R. 1315) to amend the Dodd- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- [Docket No.: 101126521-0640-02] (RIN: 0648- Frank Wall Street Reform and Con- mittee on Armed Services. XA483) received July 6, 2011, pursuant to 5 sumer Protection Act to strengthen 2557. A letter from the Assistant to the U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- Board, Board of Governors of the Federal Re- the review authority of the Financial ural Resources. Stability Oversight Council of regula- serve System, transmitting the System’s 2567. A letter from the Deputy Assistant tions issued by the Bureau of Consumer final rule — Truth in Lending [Regulation Z; Administrator for Operations, NMFS, Na- Financial Protection, and for other Docket No.: R-1422] received July 8, 2011, pur- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- purposes, which was referred to the tion, transmitting the Administration’s final mittee on Financial Services. rule — Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of House Calendar and ordered to be 2558. A letter from the Assistant to the printed. Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Group- Board, Board of Governors of the Federal Re- er Fishery of the South Atlantic; Snapper- serve System, transmitting the Board’s final f Grouper Management Measures [Docket No.: rule — Consumer Leasing [Regulation M; 110422261-1309-02] (RIN: 0648-BA70) received REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- Docket No.: R-1423] received July 8, 2011, pur- July 6, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- to the Committee on Natural Resources. mittee on Financial Services. 2568. A letter from the Deputy Assistant H.R. 2551, LEGISLATIVE BRANCH 2559. A letter from the Assistant to the APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2012 Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Board, Board of Governors of the Federal Re- NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ms. FOXX, from the Committee on serve System, transmitting the Board’s final Administration, transmitting the Adminis- Rules, submitted a privileged report rule — Truth in Lending [Regulation Z; tration’s final rule — Fisheries of the Exclu- (Rept. No. 112–173) on the resolution (H. Docket No.: R-1424] received July 8, 2011, pur- sive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- and Aleutian Islands; Final 2011 and 2012 Har- Res. 359) providing for consideration of mittee on Financial Services. the bill (H.R. 2551) making appropria- vest Specifications for Groundfish; Correc- 2560. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- tion [Docket No.: 101126521-0640-02] (RIN: tions for the Legislative Branch for the partment of Homeland Security, transmit- 6048-XZ90) received July 6, 2011, pursuant to fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, ting the Department’s final rule — Final 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on and for other purposes, which was re- Flood Elevation Determinations [Docket ID: Natural Resources. ferred to the House Calendar and or- FEMA-2011-0002] received July 11, 2011, pur- 2569. A letter from the Deputy Assistant dered to be printed. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Administrator for Regulatory Programs, mittee on Financial Services. NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric f 2561. A letter from the Director, Regula- Administration, transmitting the Adminis- tions Policy and Management Staff, Depart- tration’s final rule — Taking and Importing LEAVE OF ABSENCE ment of Health and Human Services, trans- Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals By unanimous consent, leave of ab- mitting the Department’s final rule — Med- Incidental to Operation and Maintenance of ical Devices; Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices; sence was granted to: the Neptune Liquefied Natural Gas Facility Classification of the Wireless Air-Conduction off Massachusetts [Docket No.: 0808041026- Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia (at the Hearing Aid [Docket No.: FDA-2011-N-0361] 1295-02] (RIN: 0648-AX09) received July 6, 2011, request of Mr. CANTOR) for today after received July 11, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 3 p.m. and July 21 on account of at- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and mittee on Natural Resources. tending a funeral. Commerce. 2570. A letter from the Deputy Assistant 2562. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- Administrator for Operations, NMFS, Na- f trator for Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- ADJOURNMENT tion, transmitting the Administration’s final mitting the Administration’s final rule — rule — Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Limited Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I move that Fisheries Off West Coast States; West Coast Access for Guided Sport Charter Vessels in the House do now adjourn. Salmon Fisheries; 2011 Management Meas- Alaska [Docket No.: 110601314-1313-01] (RIN: The motion was agreed to; accord- ures; Correction [Docket No.: 110223162-1295- 0648-BA99) received July 6, 2011, pursuant to ingly (at 6 o’clock and 37 minutes 02] (RIN: 0648-XA184) received July 6, 2011, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Natural Resources. p.m.), under its previous order, the mittee on Natural Resources. 2571. A letter from the Assistant Depart- House adjourned until tomorrow, 2563. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- ment Administrator for Operations, National Thursday, July 21, 2011, at 10 a.m. for trator for Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, morning-hour debate. anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- transmitting the Administration’s final rule

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Natural Resources. vide for the exchange of certain land located Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee 2572. A letter from the Deputy Assistant in the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests on Natural Resources. S. 266. An act to redes- Administrator for Operations, NMFS, Na- in the State of Colorado, and for other pur- ignate the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- poses; with an amendment (Rept. 112–161). as the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Referred to the Committee of the Whole Wildlife Refuge (Rept. 112–171). Referred to rule — Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions; House on the State of the Union. the House Calendar. Fisheries Off West Coast States; Pacific Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee Mr. SESSIONS: Committee on Rules. Coast Groundfish Fishery; Biennial Speci- on Natural Resources. H.R. 670. A bill to con- House Resolution 358. Resolution providing fications and Management Measures [Docket vey certain submerged lands to the Common- for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1315) to No.: 100804324-1295-03] (RIN: 0648-BA01) re- wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform ceived July 6, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. order to give that territory the same bene- and Consumer Protection Act to strengthen 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural fits in its submerged lands as Guam, the Vir- the review authority of the Financial Sta- Resources. gin Islands, and American Samoa have in bility Oversight Council of regulations 2573. A letter from the Deputy Assistant their submerged lands (Rept. 112–162). Re- issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Administrator for Regulatory Programs, ferred to the Committee of the Whole House Protection, and for other purposes (Rept. NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric on the State of the Union. 112–172). Referred to the House Calendar. Administration, transmitting the Adminis- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee Ms. FOXX: Committee on Rules. House tration’s final rule — Fisheries of the North- on Natural Resources. H.R. 686. A bill to re- Resolution 359. Resolution providing for con- eastern United States; Monkfish; Amend- quire the conveyance of certain public land sideration of the bill (H.R. 2551) making ap- ment 5 [Docket No.: 090225241-1233-03] (RIN: within the boundaries of Camp Williams, propriations for the Legislative Branch for 0648-AX70) received July 6, 2011, pursuant to Utah, to support the training and readiness the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on of the Utah National Guard; with an amend- for other purposes (Rept. 112–173). Referred Natural Resources. ment (Rept. 112–163). Referred to the Com- to the House Calendar. mittee of the Whole House on the State of 2574. A letter from the Chief, Publications DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE the Union. and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee — Optional Standard Mileage Rates [An- on Natural Resources. H.R. 765. A bill to Committee on the Budget discharged nouncement 2011-40] recevied June 27, 2011, amend the National Forest Ski Area Permit from further consideration. H.R. 470 re- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Act of 1986 to clarify the authority of the ferred to the Committee of the Whole mittee on Ways and Means. Secretary of Agriculture regarding addi- House on the State of the Union. tional recreational uses of National Forest f System land that is subject to ski area per- f REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON mits, and for other purposes (Rept. 112–164. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Pt. 1). Ordered to be printed. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of on Natural Resources. H.R. 944. A bill to bills and resolutions of the following committees were delivered to the Clerk eliminate an unused lighthouse reservation, titles were introduced and severally re- for printing and reference to the proper provide management consistency by incor- ferred, as follows: calendar, as follows: porating the rocks and small islands along the coast of Orange County, California, into By Mr. MICA (for himself, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee the California Coastal National Monument Mr. PETRI, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. on Natural Resources. H.R. 290. A bill to managed by the Bureau of Land Manage- HULTGREN, Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee, amend title 36, United States Code, to ensure ment, and meet the original Congressional Mr. SHUSTER, Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. that memorials commemorating the service intent of preserving Orange County’s rocks HOLDEN, and Mr. PIERLUISI): of the United States Armed Forces may con- and small islands, and for other purposes H.R. 2594. A bill to prohibit operators of tain religious symbols, and for other pur- (Rept. 112–165). Referred to the Committee of civil aircraft of the United States from par- poses (Rept. 112–156). Referred to the Com- the Whole House on the State of the Union. ticipating in the European Union’s emissions mittee of the Whole House on the State of Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee trading scheme, and for other purposes; to the Union. on Natural Resources. H.R. 1022. A bill to au- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee thorize the Secretary of the Interior to con- structure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources. H.R. 295. A bill to duct a study of alternatives for commemo- on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subse- amend the Hydrographic Services Improve- rating and interpreting the role of the Buf- quently determined by the Speaker, in each ment Act of 1998 to authorize funds to ac- falo Soldiers in the early years of the Na- case for consideration of such provisions as quire hydrographic data and provide hydro- tional Parks, and for other purposes (Rept. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee graphic services specific to the Arctic for 112–166). Referred to the Committee of the concerned. safe navigation, delineating the United Whole House on the State of the Union. By Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for himself, Mr. States extended continental shelf, and the Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee BURGESS, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. CARNAHAN, monitoring and description of coastal on Natural Resources. H.R. 1141. A bill to au- Mr. SCHOCK, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. changes (Rept. 112–157). Referred to the Com- thorize the Secretary of the Interior to study TERRY, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. KING mittee of the Whole House on the State of the suitability and feasibility of designating of New York, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. the Union. prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest POSEY, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mrs. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee sites on Rota, Commonwealth of the North- MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. WILSON of on Natural Resources. H.R. 441. A bill to au- ern Mariana Islands, as a unit of the Na- South Carolina, Mr. WOLF, Mr. WITT- thorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue tional Park System (Rept. 112–167). Referred MAN, Mr. LATHAM, Ms. LEE, Mrs. permits for a microhydro project in non- to the Committee of the Whole House on the MALONEY, Mr. RUNYAN, Mr. DEUTCH, wilderness areas within the boundaries of State of the Union. Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. GRI- Denali National Park and Preserve, to ac- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee JALVA, and Mr. ENGEL): quire land for Denali National Park and Pre- on Natural Resources. H.R. 1160. A bill to re- H.R. 2595. A bill to amend the Public serve from Doyon Tourism, Inc., and for quire the Secretary of the Interior to convey Health Service Act to provide for the estab- other purposes; with amendments (Rept. 112– the McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery lishment of permanent national surveillance 158). Referred to the Committee of the Whole to the State of North Carolina, and for other systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s House on the State of the Union. purposes (Rept. 112–168). Referred to the disease, and other neurological diseases and Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee Committee of the Whole House on the State disorders; to the Committee on Energy and on Natural Resources. H.R. 470. A bill to fur- of the Union. Commerce. ther allocate and expand the availability of Mr. WOLF: Committee on Appropriations. By Mr. WOLF: hydroelectric power generated at Hoover H.R. 2596. A bill making appropriations for H.R. 2596. A bill making appropriations for Dam, and for other purposes (Rept. 112–159, Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Pt. 1). Referred to the Committee of the Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal Whole House on the State of the Union. year ending September 30, 2012, and for other year ending September 30, 2012, and for other Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee purposes (Rept. 112–169). Referred to the purposes. on Natural Resources. H.R. 489. A bill to Committee of the Whole House on the State By Mr. PALLONE (for himself, Mrs. clarify the jurisdiction of the Secretary of of the Union. MALONEY, and Mr. BILIRAKIS):

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H.R. 2597. A bill to amend the Inter- By Mr. POSEY (for himself, Mr. CON- 1 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution national Claims Settlement Act of 1949 to AWAY, Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. PAUL, Mr. (the spending power) provides: ‘‘The Con- allow for certain claims of nationals of the WESTMORELAND, Mr. BURTON of Indi- gress shall have the Power . . . to pay the United States against Turkey, and for other ana, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, and Mr. Debts and provide for the common Defence purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Af- LAMBORN): and general Welfare of the United States fairs, and in addition to the Committee on H.R. 2603. A bill to prohibit the enforce- . . . .’’ Together, these specific constitu- the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- ment of a climate change interpretive guid- tional provisions establish the congressional quently determined by the Speaker, in each ance issued by the Securities and Exchange power of the purse, granting Congress the case for consideration of such provisions as Commission, and for other purposes; to the authority to appropriate funds, to determine fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Committee on Financial Services. their purpose, amount, and period of avail- concerned. By Ms. SLAUGHTER (for herself, Mr. ability, and to set forth terms and conditions By Mr. BISHOP of New York: WELCH, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. MICHAUD, governing their use. H.R. 2598. A bill to establish a Science, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. OLVER, By Mr. PALLONE: Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Mr. COSTELLO, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. H.R. 2597. Master Teacher Corps program; to the Com- PINGREE of Maine, Ms. SUTTON, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- mittee on Education and the Workforce. DEFAZIO, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. WALZ of lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. HAYWORTH (for herself, Mr. Minnesota, Mr. TIERNEY, Ms. SCHA- Section 8 of article I of the Constitution. THOMPSON of California, Mr. DANIEL KOWSKY, Ms. MCCOLLUM, and Mr. By Mr. BISHOP of New York: E. LUNGREN of California, Mr. SEN- RAHALL): H.R. 2598. SENBRENNER, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. FLO- H.R. 2604. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Congress has the power to enact this legis- RES, Mr. COLE, Mr. HANNA, Mr. DOLD, enue Code of 1986 to provide for the treat- lation pursuant to the following: Mr. MANZULLO, Mrs. CAPPS, Ms. ment of securities of a controlled corpora- Clauses 1, 3, and 18 of Section 8 of Article WOOLSEY, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Ms. MAT- tion exchanged for assets in certain reorga- I of the Constitution. SUI, and Mr. POLIS): H.R. 2599. A bill to prevent Fannie Mae, nizations; to the Committee on Ways and By Ms. HAYWORTH: Freddie Mac, and other Federal residential Means. H.R. 2599. and commercial mortgage lending regulators By Mr. HASTINGS of Florida (for him- Congress has the power to enact this legis- from adopting policies that contravene es- self, Ms. LEE, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, lation pursuant to the following: tablished State and local property assessed and Mr. BUTTERFIELD): The Commerce Clause (Art. I, § 8, cl. 3) of clean energy laws; to the Committee on Fi- H. Res. 360. A resolution expressing support the United States Constitution. nancial Services. for the sixth IAS Conference on HIV Patho- By Mr. LANCE: By Mr. LANCE (for himself, Mr. SES- genesis, Treatment, and Prevention and the H.R. 2600. SIONS, Mr. MORAN, Mr. MCGOVERN, sense of the House of Representatives that Congress has the power to enact this legis- Ms. RICHARDSON, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. continued commitment by the United States lation pursuant to the following: MCKINLEY, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, to HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treat- Article 1 Section 1. ´ Mr. HARPER, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. ment programs is crucial to protecting glob- By Mr. LUJAN: TIBERI, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. CARSON of al health; to the Committee on Foreign Af- H.R. 2601. Indiana, Mr. GRIMM, Mrs. MALONEY, fairs, and in addition to the Committee on Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. KING of New York, Mr. KISSELL, Energy and Commerce, for a period to be lation pursuant to the following: Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. BONNER, Mr. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in Article 1, Section 8 CONNOLLY of Virginia, Ms. FUDGE, each case for consideration of such provi- By Mr. PAULSEN: Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. BARROW, Mr. GALLE- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the H.R. 2602. GLY, Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, committee concerned. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. By Mr. PAYNE (for himself, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: RUSH, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, CARNAHAN, Ms. LEE, and Ms. BASS of Article 1, Section 8. Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Ms. JACK- California): By Mr. POSEY: SON LEE of Texas, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. H. Res. 361. A resolution concerning efforts H.R. 2603. SIRES, Ms. NORTON, Mr. PENCE, Mr. to provide humanitarian relief to mitigate Congress has the power to enact this legis- RYAN of Ohio, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. BRADY the effects of drought and avert famine in lation pursuant to the following: of Pennsylvania, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. the Horn of Africa, particularly Somalia, Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 RANGEL, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya; to the Com- Article I, Section 8 Clause 18 LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. MEEHAN, mittee on Foreign Affairs. By Ms. SLAUGHTER: Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. RUN- f H.R. 2604. YAN, Mr. ROSS of Arkansas, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY BROWN of Florida, and Mr. HIMES): lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2600. A bill to provide for implementa- STATEMENT Sections 7 & 8 of Article I of the United tion of the National Pediatric Acquired Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of States Constitution and Amendment XVI of Brain Injury Plan; to the Committee on En- the Rules of the House of Representa- the United States Constitution. ergy and Commerce. f By Mr. LUJA´ N (for himself, Mrs. tives, the following statements are sub- mitted regarding the specific powers NAPOLITANO, and Mr. BLUMENAUER): ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 2601. A bill to provide permanent au- granted to Congress in the Constitu- thority for the Forest Service and the Bu- tion to enact the accompanying bill or Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors reau of Land Management to enter into joint resolution. were added to public bills and resolu- stewardship contracting projects with pri- By Mr. MICA: tions as follows: vate persons or other public or private enti- H.R. 2594. H.R. 104: Mr. SARBANES. ties to perform services to achieve land man- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 121: Mr. WITTMAN. agement goals for National Forest System H.R. 140: Mr. FITZPATRICK. lands and the public lands that meet local lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 198: Mr. ISRAEL. and rural community needs; to the Com- Article I, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 207: Ms. BASS of California. mittee on Natural Resources, and in addition Constitution, specifically Clause 3 and to the Committee on Agriculture, for a pe- Clause 18. H.R. 343: Mr. LOBIONDO. riod to be subsequently determined by the By Mr. VAN HOLLEN: H.R. 350: Mr. PAYNE. Speaker, in each case for consideration of H.R. 2595. H.R. 361: Mr. POE of Texas. such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 422: Mr. TONKO. tion of the committee concerned. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 452: Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. SCHILLING, and By Mr. PAULSEN (for himself, Mr. Section 8 of Article I of the United States Mr. LEWIS of California. GRAVES of Missouri, and Mr. Constitution. H.R. 507: Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. BOSWELL, SHULER): By Mr. WOLF: and Ms. HANABUSA. H.R. 2602. A bill to improve the account- H.R. 2596. H.R. 576: Mr. TONKO. ability and transparency in infrastructure Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 591: Mr. HOLT and Ms. SPEIER. spending by requiring a life-cycle cost anal- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 615: Mr. WOODALL and Mr. UPTON. ysis of major infrastructure projects, pro- The principal constitutional authority for H.R. 637: Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. viding the flexibility to use alternate infra- this legislation is clause 7 of section 9 of ar- H.R. 687: Mr. SMITH of Washington and Mr. structure type bidding procedures to reduce ticle I of the Constitution of the United JONES. project costs, and requiring the use of design States (the appropriation power), which H.R. 692: Mrs. BLACK. standards to improve efficiency and save tax- states: ‘‘No Money shall be drawn from the H.R. 721: Mr. BENISHEK. payer dollars; to the Committee on Trans- Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropria- H.R. 733: Mr. PAULSEN. portation and Infrastructure. tions made by Law . . . .’’ In addition, clause H.R. 735: Mr. HURT.

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H.R. 791: Mr. JONES and Mr. SCOTT of Vir- H.R. 1980: Mr. ANDREWS and Mr. OLVER. H.R. 2541: Mr. BOREN. ginia. H.R. 2005: Mr. CONYERS, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, H.R. 2544: Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 808: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. and Mr. PALLONE. H.R. 2557: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. H.R. 835: Mr. CLAY. H.R. 2010: Mr. NUNNELEE. H.R. 2570: Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. H.R. 942: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. H.R. 2014: Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. BONNER, and H.R. 2581: Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. H.R. 969: Mrs. CAPITO. Mrs. CAPITO. ROONEY, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. SCHILLING, H.R. 1001: Ms. MCCOLLUM and Mr. TONKO. H.R. 2036: Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. PITTS, Mr. H.R. 1025: Mr. CARNAHAN and Mr. AUSTIN H.R. 2076: Mr. ROSS of Florida and Ms. PALAZZO, Mr. SOUTHERLAND, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. JACKSON LEE of Texas. BARTLETT, and Mr. RIBBLE. H.R. 1070: Ms. HAYWORTH. H.R. 2137: Mr. LATOURETTE. H.R. 2587: Mr. MULVANEY, Mr. ISSA, Mr. H.R. 1084: Mr. GUTIERREZ. H.R. 2146: Mr. SHERMAN. ROKITA, Mrs. ROBY, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. DUN- H.R. 1155: Mr. RENACCI. H.R. 2164: Mr. FORBES. CAN of South Carolina, and Mr. ROSS of Flor- H.R. 1156: Mr. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 2182: Mr. SULLIVAN. ida. H.R. 2198: Mr. ROE of Tennessee. H.R. 1172: Mr. COHEN and Mr. ISRAEL. H. Con. Res. 64: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, and H.R. 2204: Mr. SOUTHERLAND and Mrs. CAP- H.R. 1283: Mr. WITTMAN. Ms. WILSON of Florida. ITO. H.R. 1297: Mr. CARSON of Indiana and Mrs. H. Res. 137: Mr. LEVIN and Mr. GUTIERREZ. H.R. 2236: Mr. SOUTHERLAND. EMERSON. H. Res. 262: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 2239: Mr. WELCH. H.R. 1325: Mr. RAHALL. H. Res. 317: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. H.R. 2245: Mr. ELLISON. H.R. 1340: Mrs. HARTZLER. H. Res. 333: Mr. PAYNE. H.R. 2250: Mrs. BACHMANN, Mr. GOHMERT, H.R. 1344: Mr. RAHALL. Mr. WOMACK, and Mr. SULLIVAN. H.R. 1351: Mr. LATOURETTE. f H.R. 2257: Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois, Mr. H.R. 1370: Mr. MCINTYRE. FINCHER, and Mr. BARLETTA. H.R. 1385: Mr. FITZPATRICK. H.R. 2267: Mr. ALTMIRE, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- H.R. 1397: Mr. MATHESON. Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. PAUL, and Mr. YARMUTH. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- H.R. 1416: Mr. AUSTRIA. H.R. 2268: Mr. CULBERSON. ITED TARIFF BENEFITS H.R. 1418: Mr. MCKEON and Mr. BACA. H.R. 2324: Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. WU, Mr. FIL- H.R. 1465: Ms. RICHARDSON. Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or NER, and Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. H.R. 1466: Mr. REYES, Mr. PASTOR of Ari- statements on congressional earmarks, H.R. 2341: Ms. WOOLSEY and Mr. CONYERS. zona, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. H.R. 2397: Mr. BISHOP of Utah and Mr. limited tax benefits, or limited tariff MCDERMOTT, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. FARR, and Ms. RIBBLE. benefits were submitted as follows: LEE. H.R. 2402: Mr. CHABOT, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, The amendment to be offered by Rep- H.R. 1513: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut and Mr. CONAWAY, and Mrs. BLACK. resentative ELLISON, or a designee, to H.R. Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. H.R. 2407: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California 1315, the Consumer Financial Protection H.R. 1533: Mr. LANDRY. and Mr. BOSWELL. Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of H.R. 1588: Mr. ROGERS of Alabama and Mr. H.R. 2412: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- 2011, does not contain any congressional ear- DIAZ-BALART. fornia. marks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff H.R. 1648: Mrs. CAPPS. H.R. 2433: Mrs. ROBY. benefits as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI. H.R. 1653: Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. LARSON of H.R. 2442: Mr. COBLE. Connecticut, and Mr. PRICE of Georgia. H.R. 2447: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. f H.R. 1683: Mrs. CAPITO. H.R. 2457: Mr. POE of Texas. H.R. 1700: Mr. SOUTHERLAND. H.R. 2458: Mrs. HARTZLER. AMENDMENTS H.R. 1712: Ms. KAPTUR. H.R. 2492: Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. SMITH H.R. 1744: Mr. MCKEON, Mr. THOMPSON of of New Jersey, Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, Mr. Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, pro- Pennsylvania, and Mr. MCINTYRE. DENT, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. LATOURETTE, and Mr. posed amendments were submitted as H.R. 1781: Mr. TONKO, Mr. GUTIERREZ, and ISRAEL. follows: Mr. CAPUANO. H.R. 2499: Ms. LEE H.R. 2584 H.R. 1802: Mr. TONKO, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. H.R. 2505: Mr. COHEN. DEFAZIO, Mr. MCDERMOTT, and Mr. H.R. 2514: Mr. SCHILLING and Mrs. LUMMIS. OFFERED BY: MR. COLE GARAMENDI. H.R. 2527: Mr. PEARCE and Mr. HINOJOSA. AMENDMENT NO. 1: At the end of the bill H.R. 1822: Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. H.R. 2529: Mr. HECK and Mr. ROGERS of (before the short title), insert the following: H.R. 1872: Mr. CRITZ. Michigan. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available H.R. 1897: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 2530: Mr. ISRAEL, Ms. BERKLEY, Ms. by this Act may be used to implement any H.R. 1919: Ms. BALDWIN. PINGREE of Maine, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New rule, regulation, or executive order regarding H.R. 1947: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. FIL- York, Mr. HANNA, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. GRIMM, the disclosure of political contributions that NER, Mr. RUSH, and Mr. MANZULLO. Ms. MOORE, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. takes effect on or after the date of enact- H.R. 1974: Mr. SCHOCK and Mr. POLIS. REYES, Mr. JONES, and Mr. TOWNS. ment of this Act.

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The Senate met at 9:30 a.m., on the Mrs. GILLIBRAND thereupon as- stitutional Convention from Con- expiration of the recess, and was called sumed the chair as Acting President necticut came up with the idea of a bi- to order by the Honorable KIRSTEN E. pro tempore. cameral legislature. No one had ever GILLIBRAND, a Senator from the State f thought about that before, that we of New York. RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY would have a system of government PRAYER LEADER with three branches—executive, judi- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- cial, and legislative. No one had ever fered the following prayer: pore. The majority leader is recog- considered having anything other than Let us pray. nized. a parliamentary form of government. Almighty God, author of liberty, to f But our Founding Fathers came up You we lift our hearts in prayer. Long with a new idea, and that new idea was may our land be bright with freedom’s SCHEDULE to have within the legislative branch of holy light; protect us by Your might, Mr. REID. Madam President, fol- great God our King. lowing any leader remarks, the Senate government two Houses; one based Give to our lawmakers the wisdom to will be in a period of morning business strictly on population and one based on know the role they should play in for 1 hour. The majority will control the same number of Senators from keeping freedom’s holy light bright. As the first half and the Republicans the each State. That took care of the big they seek to be responsible stewards of final half. Following morning business, problem they had with New York—big, their calling, keep them from the paths the Senate will resume consideration massive New York, with a lot of area that lead to ruin. May the words of of the military construction appropria- and lots of people—and little, tiny their mouths and the meditations of tions bill. There will be a rollcall vote Rhode Island—not much area and not their hearts be acceptable to You. at noon on that matter in relation to many people. We pray in Your sacred Name. Amen. the Vitter amendment. There are four f The reason I say we return to our other amendments pending. We hope to roots is we are not going to be able to PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE complete action on this bill today. We do the fundamental principle that The Honorable KIRSTEN E. will notify all Senators when the votes guides this country in the last 11 or 12 GILLIBRAND led the Pledge of Alle- will occur. days of this legislative session; that is, giance, as follows: f we cannot default on our debt. We in I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Repub- DEBT DEFAULT the Senate can have the greatest ideas lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Mr. REID. Madam President, there is in the world, but if they are not accept- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. a fundamental principle we have to ed in the House we cannot extend the f focus on in the Senate, and I think we debt ceiling, which we have to do. APPOINTMENT OF ACTING have focused on it; that is, we cannot So now we await the House of Rep- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE default on our debt. We have 11 or 12 resentatives. With our bicameral form The PRESIDING OFFICER. The days until that crucial time comes. We of legislature, that is what we must do. clerk will please read a communication have a number of plans that are being We know they know time is of the es- to the Senate from the President pro talked about here. We have a path for- sence. We know all of the partisanship tempore (Mr. INOUYE). ward in the Senate, we believe. There that has been shown in the House of The assistant legislative clerk read is the Gang of 6, which reported some Representatives, including their spend- the following letter: encouraging news yesterday. We have ing so much time on this plan they call U.S. SENATE, President Obama’s grand plan that has cap, cut, and balance—which others PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, been talked about a lot. have called cut, cap, and destroy Medi- Washington, DC, July 20, 2011. So now we return to the roots of care, and all the other names this pro- To the Senate: what this country is all about; that is, Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, our constitutional form of government. gram has been given—and we have to of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby The Founding Fathers uniquely—when get now where we work on something appoint the Honorable KIRSTEN E. they finally figured out a way to do the that is important and has an oppor- GILLIBRAND, a Senator from the State of New tunity to pass. York, to perform the duties of the Chair. Constitution, the breakthrough was in DANIEL K. INOUYE, June of 1787, the so-called Grand Com- Everyone knew, the Republican lead- President pro tempore. promise, when a member of the Con- ership knew that did not stand a

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Even this Republican budget As most know, I have worked hard in from potentially facing what Federal would not meet the standards of cut, trying to figure a way through all this. Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has cap, and balance. And you know who Others have worked just as hard as I called a ‘‘calamitous outcome.’’ else’s budgets would not meet those have. Right now, I am at a point where Unless we act, the United States of standards? Ronald Reagan’s and I am saying we need to hear from the America, for the first time in our his- George W. Bush’s. House of Representatives. We have a tory, may face the prospect of default- It is truly unbelievable that they are plan to go forward over here. But until ing on our loans, and not making good playing these games with the clock we hear from the House of Representa- on the promises we have made to mil- ticking down to another financial cri- tives, all of our work here would be for lions of our citizens. sis. We do not need a so-called cut, cap, This outcome is unthinkable, and we naught. and balance bill to put in place sensible should be doing everything we can to So I await the word from the Speak- policies that work for the American avoid it. That is why I am so dis- people. er. He indicated that he thought it appointed that instead of working with My Republican colleagues may would be appropriate they get this us to tackle this issue seriously, the choose to ignore this fact these days, other matter out of the way first. I Republican-led House of Representa- but we did some responsible cutting look forward to working on this. tives has chosen to put politics ahead and balancing of our own here in Amer- I had a terrific conversation with the of everything else, and has sent us a ica not too long ago and we did not President last night. He understands bill they call cut, cap, and balance. the issue as well as anyone in the coun- First of all, this is a colossal waste of need a constitutional amendment to do try, if not more so, because the buck time. The Republican House has sent our jobs, either. Like many of them, I does stop at his desk. So I tell all Sen- us a bill that may appeal to their ex- was here in 2000. ators to be calm and deliberate. I am treme base, but right now the Amer- I remember that when President confident we will be able to work our ican people are looking for results, not Clinton left office we were on a course way through this very difficult time. more rhetoric. to completely pay down the $5.6 tril- But we are at this stage depending on The Washington Post reports this bill lion debt by 2012. I remember the pro- the House of Representatives to help us as being ‘‘a doomed plan.’’ Even con- jections of surpluses. I remember some find a path forward. servative columnist David Brooks said of my colleagues actually being wor- ried that the large surpluses in years f in his column yesterday that this bill has ‘‘zero chance of becoming law.’’ ahead could be a problem. And I re- ORDER FOR MEASURE TO BE And that it is ‘‘likely that Republicans member the efforts by many of us to PLACED ON THE CALENDAR— will come to regret this missed oppor- safeguard that funding for our seniors, H.R. 2560 tunity.’’ for our future, and to pay down the Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask But second of all, this bill is not just debt. unanimous consent that when the Sen- a waste of time, it’s truly terrible pol- But I also remember what Repub- ate receives H.R. 2560, it be ordered to icy. It would essentially enshrine into licans chose to do with that surplus. be read twice and placed on the cal- our Constitution the failed Republican They could not wait to get their hands endar. policies that got us into this crisis in on the nation’s credit card. And when The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the first place. they did, after President Bush took of- pore. Without objection, it is so or- It could bind our hands from respond- fice, they spent lavishly. dered. ing to national emergencies that re- Throughout the Bush years, and par- Mr. REID. Would the Chair announce quire quick and decisive action. Like ticularly in the Bush tax cuts of 2001 morning business, please. another terrorist attack or Hurricane and 2003, trillions of dollars in tax Katrina, payments for families who breaks went to the very wealthiest f have lost their homes in tornadoes, or Americans. RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME an infrastructure breach in states There were capital gains tax roll- across the country like the Howard backs. Tax breaks designed to benefit The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Hanson Dam in my home State of corporate giants. And a new tax brack- pore. Under the previous order, the Washington. et that provided the very wealthiest leadership time is reserved. It would force us to say ‘‘no’’ to fami- Americans the lowest tax rates they f lies across the country who need some have enjoyed since World War II. These tax breaks were all unpaid for, MORNING BUSINESS temporary support to help them get back on their feet, and at the same all handed out to those who could most The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- time help them contribute back to our afford to pay, and all put on the Na- pore. Under the previous order, the economic strength. tion’s credit card. Senate will be in a period of morning This bill would have prevented us Our country was also led into two business for 1 hour with Senators per- from taking any real actions after Wall wars, and neither of them were paid mitted to speak therein for up to 10 Street brought us to the precipice of fi- for. minutes each, with the time equally di- nancial collapse in 2008, which would Now that the credit card bill has vided and controlled between the two have led to thousands more job losses come due, now that all those tax cuts leaders or their designees, with the ma- across the country at a time when we and spending need to be reckoned with, jority controlling the first half and the could afford it least. and just as our Nation is starting to re- Republicans controlling the final half. And it would not allow Congress, as cover from the Wall Street crisis that Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a representatives of the American peo- has devastated so many families, Re- quorum. ple, to make the investments we need publicans are playing political games The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- to continue innovating, educating, and with our future. pore. The clerk will call the roll. leading in the 21st century economy. This is serious. If we cannot come to The assistant legislative clerk pro- Republicans may be talking about an agreement by August 2, the con- ceeded to call the roll. the virtues of cutting, capping and bal- sequences will be dire. Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, I ancing now, but their actions and votes A few weeks ago the Bipartisan Pol- ask unanimous consent that the order speak much louder than these three icy Center put out a report authored by for the quorum call be rescinded. words. a former Bush Treasury official about

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So they will receive the loans for struggling small businesses, member of the HELP Committee, Sen- health care they need. As a result, the food stamps for those struggling to buy ator ENZI, has a shared interest in this Congressional Budget Office has esti- groceries, Social Security checks for issue, and I commend and appreciate mated that the savings through the our seniors, unemployment benefits for his offering of similar legislation and Eligibility Fairness Act will have a the millions of workers desperately offer to continue to work with him to negligible effect on the total number of seeking jobs, and even active duty pay deal with and find solutions to this individuals projected to be insured as a for our military. These risks are unac- issue. result of health care reform. ceptable. Medicaid is an important safety net Let me conclude and summarize by Senior citizens in this great country for Nebraska and our country’s most saying that Medicaid is an important are worried that the Social Security vulnerable families. I am committed to health safety net for Nebraska and checks they depend on, and that they making sure they will continue receiv- America’s most vulnerable citizens. I have been promised, may not be com- ing health care coverage. Unfortu- am committed to preserving this pro- nately, the health care reform law ing in the mail in 2 weeks. And then gram for more than 200,000 Nebraskans passed last year would inadvertently they read the news and hear that Re- out of 1.85 million who include chil- make some middle-class Americans eli- publicans are still ‘‘playing games.’’ dren, seniors, pregnant mothers, and gible for Medicaid who should not be Mothers and fathers are sitting the disabled. I am committed to main- eligible for Medicaid. My bill changes around their kitchen table, trying to taining this coverage for these Nebras- the law to ensure that only the need- figure out what they would do if the kans in this fashion. iest Nebraskans and Americans would food stamps they count on to feed their I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- qualify for the Medicaid expansion and kids got cut off. And then they turn on sence of a quorum. health exchange subsidies created by the television, and see reports of the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the health reform law. House of Representatives sending us a This simple, reasonable change has a pore. The clerk will call the roll. bill that cannot pass. This is an embar- significant impact: It saves $13 billion. The assistant legislative clerk pro- rassment. And the American people de- Let me repeat that—$13 billion worth ceeded to call the roll. serve better. of savings. My bill commits that $13 Mr. MERKLEY. Madam President, I Democrats have come to the table billion will be used to pay down the na- ask unanimous consent that the order again and again with reasonable pro- tional deficit. As Washington debates for the quorum call be rescinded. posals for coming to an agreement. We various debt-reduction plans, my bill The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- have come to the middle. We have of- offers one concrete, commonsense way pore. Without objection, it is so or- fered up serious and deep cuts in Fed- to reduce the national debt by $13 bil- dered. eral spending. But again and again, Re- lion. We hear a lot of different ideas Mr. MERKLEY. I ask unanimous publicans have said no. but not with the same level of con- consent to speak as in morning busi- So far, they have refused to make crete, commonsense approach. ness for up to 10 minutes. any deal that does not protect tax cuts I regularly hear from Nebraskans The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- and loopholes for oil companies, pri- who are already benefiting from the pore. Without objection, it is so or- vate jets, and millionaires and billion- new health care law—children remain- dered. aires and as we see today, they seem to ing on their parents’ coverage, seniors f be more focused on offering up red closing the doughnut hole, and young THE BUDGET meat to their base than actual solu- people no longer being denied coverage tions for the American people and more because of preexisting conditions. Mr. MERKLEY. Madam President, focused on negotiating tensions within Those are Nebraskans who are already this weekend I was in eastern Oregon their own party than on working with benefiting from the new health care holding townhalls. At each gathering, us to get results. law. So improvements such as the one citizens asked me: How important is So, with 13 days to go, I urge House I have proposed will save money and August 2? Are the Members of the Sen- Republicans to get serious about this. help reduce the national debt, while ate going to be able to come together The so-called cut, cap, and balance still protecting health care for Ne- and make sure our Nation doesn’t de- bill is bad policy. It is the kind of silly braska and American families. fault? politics that Americans are sick of, and In the current debate of how best to I rise today to address that question. it is a waste of time that we as a coun- reduce spending and reduce our Na- Indeed, it would be historic, the first try simply cannot afford right now. tion’s deficit, I believe Congress should time in the history of the United If all it took were slogans and gim- start with this commonsense approach. States that we will have refused to pay micks to solve this crisis, House Re- It will maintain sensible eligibility re- our bills. publicans would have this covered. But quirements for the Medicaid expansion Some of my colleagues have called we know that is not the case. And the and health exchange subsidies rather into question the significance of such clock is ticking for families across than focusing on shifting costs to an event. One of my colleagues said: America. States, providers, and the people who I am a little bit cynical about the scare Democrats are going to keep working rely on this most important program. mongering and putting America’s back up to solve this crisis. We are ready to Right now, most States do include against this August 2 deadline just to get an compromise. And we need a partner at Social Security income when deciding increase in the American credit card. the table that is just as serious about who will be eligible for Medicaid. So I heard some of my colleagues talk this as we and the American people my legislation will maintain that defi- about the situation in which they view are. nition for establishing eligibility for paying the interest on Treasury bills as I yield the floor. both Medicaid and health exchange equivalent to a family holding a mort- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- subsidies. Keeping this same definition gage; and the fact that the United pore. The Senator from Nebraska. consistently will ensure Medicaid will States has other bills, such as checks f not start down the path of covering to write to our veterans and our senior middle-income families, which has citizens, as more equivalent to utility HEALTHCARE FAIRNESS never been the purpose of this program, bills; and that somehow, as long as you Mr. NELSON of Nebraska. Madam nor should it be. Rather, Medicaid is keep paying on your mortgage, you can President, I rise today to speak about part of a critical safety net for the quit making your payments on your legislation that I believe is very impor- most vulnerable and the most in need. utilities; that is, other payments for

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Now, it in a situation where we don’t have to family takes out a loan of $172,000 to would have an impact as of August 2 or worry about changes in interest on it buy their home, with a monthly mort- 3 on Social Security and Medicare pay- as long as we keep making our pay- gage payment of around $1,000. The ex- ments. A bipartisan committee has ments. Indeed, every week there is an pected increase in Treasury bond rates taken a look at it and backed up Sen- auction of Treasury bonds. Thus, even would translate into higher rates for ator SCHUMER’s statement that there if we make our payments on our inter- mortgages, and it would cost the aver- would not be enough revenue coming in est, if we are not making our payments age family about $1,000 more per year. to cover all of our obligations. The on other obligations in the United This would be on new loans. Families stock market would probably take a States, that translates into a sense who have adjustable-rate mortgages hit, and 401(k)s could be severely im- that we are in trouble, and we will based on Treasury rates would also be pacted. Other savings could be severely have to pay higher interest on the impacted. impacted. We all know how that felt in Treasury side. So it is as if you had to Let’s take a second look at credit late 2008 and 2009 when families often refinance your family mortgage and cards. Families use credit to pay for saw their life savings wiped out in a you knew that if you didn’t pay your everything from food, to gas, to pre- few short weeks. utility bills, you weren’t going to be scription drugs—it is especially true The bigger issue is jobs. Perhaps able to get that bill refinanced or at during hard times such as we are in more than half a million jobs could be least you would have to pay higher in- now. The median balance for an Amer- lost. This analysis is from the Third terest. The consequences are substan- ican with credit card debt was $3,300 in Way. Their estimate is 640,000 jobs. Or- tial because this would be an increase 2009. That means the average family egon has about 1 percent of the Na- in interest that is like a tax on all with credit card debt will pay about tion’s population. This would translate Americans, on all small businesses, on $250 more in interest per year. into about 6,000 to 7,000 jobs in my the entire economy, and a tax that Let’s turn to some of the other fam- home State. We would love to have an buys us nothing of value. ily expenses. increase of 6,000 to 7,000 jobs in Oregon, A Representative from the House has Analysts estimate that a technical and we would hate to see a loss of 6,000 said, referring to the possibility of los- default on bonds will also diminish the to 7,000 jobs. I know that would extend ing our AAA rating: trading value of the dollar, maybe throughout our Nation. We need more I am not as worried as Moody’s or anyone causing it to fall 5 percent or so jobs, not fewer jobs. else as this economy gets worse . . . I don’t against competing currencies. This In addition, this situation will have take the premise that we’re going to default would have a direct impact, and we an impact on our debt. Contrary to on our obligations. would feel it most directly in the cost what some of my colleagues have said, Quite frankly, to believe that we can of oil. I have been arguing that we need it will make the situation worse, not ignore payments on our debts and not a plan to end our dependence on over- better. That is because the interest have serious consequences is way off seas oil. We send $1 billion a day out of payments on the debt will go up—$1.3 the mark. If we don’t hit August 2 with our country. That creates jobs overseas trillion additional in new debt. Is that action and we don’t get our act to- rather than here at home. But ending really the direction in which we want gether by then, on August 3 we will fail our dependence on overseas oil can’t to go? Is that really good stewardship to make payments, and there will be a happen overnight, so all of the costs of of the economy—to impose a situation severe impact on our national econ- that additional oil, at a different ex- in which Social Security checks might omy. No matter how we shuffle around change rate, would be felt in the family be halted and veterans might go to the the money, we will not have enough budget. mailbox and find it empty; that the money to pay some of our obligations, Indeed, if there was a decline of 5 per- bills will have to be missed, and it will whether it be our interest payments, cent, the impact would be felt on food. put people more directly in harm’s way Social Security checks, checks to vet- It takes a lot of energy to power agri- in terms of being able to keep house erans, military checks—you name it— culture. The estimate is about $318 payments up and avoid foreclosure in a and our credit rating will be down- more per year for a family. That is a situation where we already face a tsu- graded. Already, the ratings agencies J.P. Morgan estimate. nami of foreclosures across this coun- have stated as much. As Senator SCHU- Similarly, on utilities, we have all try? At a minimum, the American fam- MER and others have shown very effec- heard horror stories throughout the re- ilies will be impacted by higher costs tively, there is no way for revenues we cession that families have to decide on their homes, credit cards, essential have coming in to cover the full set of which utilities to pay first. Mothers goods—food, gas, utilities—and then obligations we have incurred. and fathers are sitting around the with the significant possibility of hun- This cavalier attitude about the con- kitchen table thinking, Can we get by dreds of thousands of Americans losing sequences of default ignores the fact without electricity or should we post- jobs, and additional debt, not less. that default will have an immediate pone the water payment or perhaps the It is important that we come to- impact on interest rates and could send natural gas payment? Default would gether and have a sound deal so that our economy into quite a tailspin. That make the situation worse for families, we can avoid this situation. This isn’t is the last thing families need—higher adding, at that 5 percent estimate from about incurring new spending, this is costs in the short term and perhaps a J.P. Morgan, about $182 more per year. about paying the bills on spending de- severe loss of jobs and a much deeper Remember, this is the best-case anal- cisions that were made in the past. I recession. That would put us in a hole ysis. disagreed with a lot of those spending deeper than the one we have now. It Gasoline at the pump is similarly af- decisions. I disagreed that Medicare would not facilitate our path to a solu- fected. Taking a look at average con- Part D should have been enacted with- tion; it would hinder our path to fiscal sumption per year, families would pay out a way to pay for it. I disagreed responsibility. about $100 more per year on gas. Again, with the giveaways for the best off in I thought I would note that the im- that is the best case. America, the wealthy and well-con- pact on families is fairly direct. Most If we total these, we can see that the nected, when we could not afford it, major items families buy are with overall cost for a middle-class family which reversed the surplus into a def- loans. A three-quarters of a percentage would be on the order of about $1,850. icit in this country. I disagreed with a point increase on the interest rate for We can round it off to about $2,000 per strategy where we are spending $120 Treasury bonds, which J.P. Morgan has family. I don’t know about the block billion in Afghanistan and a strategy of estimated would be the minimum it you live on, but on the block I live on nation building that is not the best use would rise in default, translates into $2,000 is a real blow for working fami- of national security and of our soldiers, serious costs for a family. lies. who are there to fight for our national

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Some of my colleagues There is no way we can continue Federal Government. In the last couple across the aisle said: Well, we want to down the path we are on. While it is of years that average has increased to protect the tax spending programs, easy for us to make accusations, the 24, 25 percent. It would not be radical where we have tucked in tax provisions reality is that this country, through its to move us back to the days in which for the wealthy and well-connected. Congress and through various adminis- we were living with 18 percent—what They want to defend those, and they trations, has overspent year after year. seems to me to be a significant per- want to cut the programs for working The fact that 42 cents of every dollar centage; if we would go back to the Americans. we spend is now borrowed tells us we days in which only 18 percent of our That is unacceptable. We have seen cannot continue down that path. In one gross national product was spent by an enormous increase in the disparity of my townhall meetings this past the Federal Government. between the wages and welfare of our weekend back in Kansas, the sugges- Finally, balancing the budget is not a citizens in general and the best off be- tion was we are willing to take a cut in radical idea. Amending the Constitu- coming much wealthier proportion- what benefits we get from government tion ought to be done rarely and with ately. We can’t continue to say that we but let’s do this in a fair way and let’s great regard for this divinely inspired are going to protect the well-connected do an across-the-board reduction in document, but the Constitution allows while attacking working families. That Federal spending. The suggestion by for an amendment process. In fact, it is not the America we want to build. the constituent was maybe if we all has been utilized to solve many of our We want to build an America where took 5 percent off of what we received, country’s problems and challenges over families can thrive, provide a great we would be fine. the time of history. It is not radical. foundation for their children to also I appreciate that attitude but it fails Forty-nine States have a provision thrive. That means all policies have to to recognize the magnitude of the prob- that requires them to have a balanced be on the table, all spending programs, lem. Reducing Federal spending by 5 budget in some form or another at the whether in tax bills or in appropria- percent across the board will not get us end of the year. So amending the U.S. tions bills, have to be on the table, and out of the financial circumstance we Constitution to say we are not ever we have to weigh them one against the are in, will not restore fiscal sanity to going to get back in the mess we are in other to say which is most important our Nation. So while we are about, be- today certainly is worth pursuing. Of in creating a stronger economy, which tween now and August 2, seeing what the cut, cap, and balance provisions, is more valuable in strengthening the we can do to raise the debt ceiling, in perhaps it is the constitutional amend- financial foundations of our families. my view we have to come together ment that is the most controversial That is the process we must go with a plan that addresses the long- among my colleagues. I certainly through, and that is the process that term financial condition of our Federal would express an interest to work with will put us back on track. But let us Government. others to find the right constitutional not doubt for a moment that when the I am a supporter of cut, cap, and bal- amendment, the right language in an citizens of my State come to a town- ance, and was pleased by the broad sup- amendment to the U.S. Constitution hall and say, How important is it that port that legislation received in the that met their concerns. we get this figured out by August 2, the House. It is my understanding we will This cut, cap, and balance seems to answer is, Very important. When they now consider that legislation here in me the path forward and the Senate ask, Will it hurt us if we fail, the an- the Senate this week. But I read the should pass a version of cut, cap, and swer is, Yes, it will hurt us. We will be press reports and the political pundits balance to not only allow the debt ceil- shooting ourselves maybe—I say in the who say that legislation is dead on ar- ing to be raised but to allow the debt foot, maybe worse. rival in the Senate. I encourage my ceiling to be raised only if we become This is a serious issue. We must come colleagues not to reach that conclu- responsible stewards of American tax- together, not as Democrats and Repub- sion. It may be the one and only path payer dollars. licans but as Senators working to- we have to accomplish what we need to I actually have a fourth component gether for the best future for the accomplish in the next 2 weeks. It may of cut, cap, and balance. I would say it United States of America. be this is one of the very few measures, is cut, cap, balance, and grow. The last Mr. President, I suggest the absence if not the only one, that would pass the time our fiscal house was in solvency— of a quorum. House of Representatives. We have now was solvent—was back at the end of The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. received in the Senate a message that President Clinton’s administration. In MANCHIN). The clerk will call the roll. says this is something we are willing to part, Republicans and Democrats could The legislative clerk proceeded to do. For a long time I have been told as not get along well enough in those days call the roll. a Senator there is nothing that will to spend money on big programs. There Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask pass the House of Representatives that was legislation that was passed that unanimous consent the order for the raises the debt ceiling. Yet we saw last was supported in a bipartisan way by quorum call be rescinded. night that was not the case. So let’s President Clinton and Republicans in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without not be so quick to say that the Senate Congress to limit spending, so there objection, it is so ordered. will not address and seriously consider was some spending restraint. But the f and potentially pass legislation based reality is that the last time we had our upon cut, cap, and balance. fiscal house in order, that we were CUT, CAP, AND BALANCE In some circles, this concept of cut, spending less money than we were tak- Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, in my cap, and balance is considered radical, ing in, was a time at which the econ- view something significant happened extreme. Cutting spending is not ex- omy was growing. If we want to address yesterday in the House of Representa- treme. That is what every Kansas fam- the issue of balancing our budget, we tives. I am pleased with the outcome of ily does when the budget gets too should focus much more attention than the passage of the cut, cap, and balance tight, when we have overspent, when we have on growing the economy, put- legislation. I think we have a serious the credit cards are maxed. We reduce ting people to work and allowing, as responsibility here in the Congress to our spending. It is unlikely we can go they work, that the taxes will be col- see that we address the economic cir- out and say I need a raise to solve our lected. cumstances in which we find ourselves. problems. Our employers are not that The greatest opportunity we have to Certainly the way we do that is impor- sympathetic. We ought not be so quick improve people’s lives is to create an tant. I am one who believes it would be to say we need a raise. We ought to say environment in which jobs are created,

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Think about that fourth component: Grow the econ- ple and on small businesses, which re- auto loans, think about home loans, omy. In my view that means a Tax quires then we have to make our deci- think about student loans, think about Code that is certain and fair, that does sions on spending. business loans—all those things we rely not change, that is something a busi- I would, through the Chair, ask my on in our economy and that families ness person or a family can rely upon. colleague from Kansas, perhaps that across this country rely on, in order to It is also a regulatory environment might have been the way in which they carry on with their daily lives if we that allows businesses to have the op- went about dealing with their fiscal were looking at those types of interest portunity to grow their business. crisis in the past? rates. That is the type of interest rate The most common conversation I Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I thank sensitivity we have. If we do not get have had with a business owner in Kan- the Senator from South Dakota and our fiscal house in order, we could very sas, walking through a manufacturing would indicate that, yes, Kansas is one well end up like many of these coun- plant, some small business that manu- of those 49 States in our Constitution tries, and that would be devastating for factures a piece of agriculture equip- in which we are prohibited in almost our economy. ment—that is pretty common in our all ways of living beyond our means. It The most important work we could State—the most common conversation has been something that the Kansas be doing right now—and the Senator from Kansas pointed this out—is to put we have is: Senator, what next is gov- legislature and Governor have lived policies in place that actually grow the ernment going to do that puts me out with throughout the history of our economy and support jobs. I also will of business? If that is the mindset, how State, including in today’s environ- support the cut, cap, and balance pro- do we ever expect that business person ment where an economic downturn cre- ates the circumstance in which there posal that is before the Senate today to reach the conclusion that they have because I think it does important are less revenues. So the solution to the faith in the future to invest in work. It cuts spending today, imme- the problem in Kansas is not a try for their plant and equipment and in hir- diately, it caps spending in the near more revenue, it is a recognition that ing new employees? We need to make term, and puts in place a process by spending in difficult times has to be re- certain our financial institutions, par- which we balance the budget in a long ticularly our community banks, are duced. It is the restraint that we des- term, a balanced budget amendment not hamstrung by significant regula- perately need in Washington, DC, that It is interesting to note, if we go tions that would discourage them from is so common in State capitals and back historically, something President making loans and create uncertainty families and businesses across the Ronald Reagan said 29 years ago this about the ability to do that, a tax reg- country. While I have always indicated week. He led a rally of thousands of ulatory and access-to-credit environ- to Kansans, while we have this debate people on the Capitol steps calling for ment that says now is the time to in- every year how to balance the revenues a balanced budget amendment. This is vest in America, to put people to work. with the expenditures—and it is not an what he said: ‘‘Crisis is a much-abused I am here to urge my colleagues to enjoyable debate—we are fortunate in word today but can we deny we face a seriously consider, not dismiss, cut, Kansas we have to reach that conclu- crisis?’’ cap, and balance and upon its passage sion and it is something we need in That is 29 years ago at a time when for us to immediately return to the Washington, DC. the Federal debt was $1 trillion. We progrowth agenda that allows people to For a long time the political talk of face a debt 14 times as high, $14 tril- have the faith the future of their coun- Washington is that we are too likely to lion. Under the President’s budget it try is bright and we return to them the spend and tax. There is also a problem would literally double in the next dec- opportunity for the next generation of of spending and borrowing. We are now ade. We have to get our fiscal house Americans to understand the American suffering the consequence. We are not and our spending in order. dream can still be lived. immune from what we see in Greece The Senator from Kansas also men- I yield the floor. and Italy and Portugal and Ireland. If tioned the size of government as a per- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- we do not solve this problem that we centage of our entire economy. If you ator from South Dakota. face today in a responsible way, it will go back to 1800, the formation, in the Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I appre- be solved for us by the markets, by early years of our country, 2 percent is ciate the good words of my colleague those from whom we borrow money, de- what we spent on the Federal Govern- from Kansas. He comes from a State termining we are no longer credit- ment, 2 percent of our total economy. where they understand that the role of worthy. We don’t have to worry much This year we are over 24 percent, in the government should be limited. about that in Kansas because we have a that 24 to 25-percent range. If you look They understand the importance of liv- constitutional provision that requires at the 40-year historical average, about ing within your means, of not spending our legislature and Governor to reach 20.6 percent is what we have spent as a money you do not have. The Senator the right conclusion, and it is why I percent of our entire economy. What from Kansas has had a long and distin- thought this debate on the debt ceiling does that mean? It means we are spend- guished career in public life, but before was the opportunity for us to force our- ing more at the Federal level and that coming to Washington, DC, to serve in selves to do the things that politicians the private economy is shrinking rel- Congress I suspect he also was a State do not always like to do. ative to our total economy. What we legislator and my guess is that when he Mr. THUNE. To the point the Sen- want to see is an expansion of the pri- was a member of the State legislature ator from Kansas was making, he talks vate economy where we put policies in in Kansas they had to balance their about higher interest rates and the im- place that enable our job creators to budget every year. pact of not dealing with the fiscal cir- create jobs and that we get the Federal I ask my colleague if he could per- cumstances in which the country finds Government smaller, not larger. My haps shed some light on what his State itself. Look at what is happening in view is, when you are looking at a debt of Kansas does, year in and year out, in Europe. Three-year government bond crisis the way we are, you don’t grow order to get their budget balanced, to interest rates are about 19.4 for Por- and expand the size of government, you make sure they are not spending more tugal, 28.9 for Greece, and 12.9 for Ire- make government smaller. You get the than they take in. I think, as he point- land. private economy growing and expand- ed out, that is something for most fam- Think about the impact in this coun- ing and creating jobs, and that is how ilies in Kansas—I would say for most try if we had interest rates go back to you ultimately get out of this situa- families in my State of South Dakota— what is even a 20-year average. We tion. those are decisions they have to grap- would see an additional $5 trillion, We have policies in place right now ple with all the time and we don’t al- about $5 trillion in additional bor- that are making it more difficult, and

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We need to unleash that ator from South Dakota. tions, and the taxes that are coming economy, and the way we do that is by Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. out of Washington, DC, make it more capping or cutting spending in Wash- President, I am hopeful that the Sen- expensive and more difficult for our job ington, DC, making the Federal Gov- ate will be able to complete action on creators to create jobs. ernment smaller, not larger, getting the MILCON-VA appropriations bill If you look, the data on that it is that amount of spending as a percent- today. Members have had ample oppor- pretty clear. Since this President took age of our entire economy back into a tunity to offer amendments, staff has office, we have higher unemployment more historical norm, and working to been working to clear them, and I be- by 18 percent, we have 2.1 million more ensure that taxes and regulations stay lieve we now have a clear path to final people unemployed than we did when low on our job creators in this country. passage. he took office, and we have a 35-percent That is why I fundamentally object I would like to spend a few minutes higher debt. We saw spending go up in to what the President and many of his today talking about the military con- the last 2 years alone, nondefense dis- allies in Congress want to do with re- struction portion of this bill, which is cretionary spending, by 24 percent. The gard to the debt crisis; that is, increase so important to our troops and their number of people who are receiving revenues. You cannot create jobs, you families. The bill includes $13.7 billion food stamps in this country is up by 40 cannot grow the economy by increas- for MILCON, which is $1 billion below percent. ing taxes on our job creators. I can’t the budget request. In drafting this All the data, all the tools by which think of a single tax that you could put bill, we took a hard look at the we can measure economic progress and on our economy that actually would projects submitted by the administra- growth demonstrate that the policies help create jobs. It will have the oppo- tion and made strategic reductions in that have been put in place by this ad- site effect—it will make it more dif- order to make wise use of our MILCON ministration have been a complete fail- ficult for small businesses to create dollars without sacrificing key mili- ure. So what we need is a change in jobs, more difficult for us to get out of tary priorities. I believe this bill is a policies, and it starts by cutting Fed- this economic downturn. prudent approach to addressing our eral spending, capping it in the near I hope my colleagues will support military construction needs at home term, and putting in place a long-term cut, cap, and balance and that it will and abroad. solution—a balanced budget amend- get a big vote here in the Senate and The bill fully funds the administra- ment like so many States have in get this country on a more sound fiscal tion’s request of $1.2 billion for Guard place, like the Senator from Kansas footing and on a path where we can and Reserve projects. Typically, Con- mentioned they have in his State of create jobs and get this economy grow- gress adds funds for our Guard and Re- Kansas, like we have in my State of ing. serve components; however, given the South Dakota, where our State govern- I yield the floor. current budget pressures, that option was not available to us this year. It is ments have to live within their means. f They cannot spend money they do not my hope the services will acknowledge have. That is the problem we have in CONCLUSION OF MORNING and address the chronic backlog of con- Washington, DC, today. BUSINESS struction requirements for the Guard In terms of our small businesses, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning and Reserve forces in future budget re- there was a survey done by the cham- business is now closed. quests. ber of commerce a couple of weeks ago f Of note, this bill includes $550 million in which they found that 64 percent of to construct or modify 15 Department the small businesses that responded to MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND of Defense schools at home and over- the survey said they are not going to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND RE- seas. As Newsweek magazine pointed hire this year. Another 12 percent actu- LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- out last month, a shocking number of ally said they are going to cut jobs. TIONS ACT, 2012 DOD schools are crumbling and in need Why? Half of the small businesses list- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under of replacing. The administration has ed economic uncertainty as the major the previous order, the Senate will re- made upgrading DOD schools a pri- reason. They are concerned about what sume consideration of H.R. 2055, which ority, and the committee whole- is going to come out of Washington, the clerk will report. heartedly supports that goal. DOD DC. They don’t know what policies and The legislative clerk read as follows: school funding in this bill represents a regulations are going to be imposed on A bill (H.R. 2055) making appropriations significant downpayment on the esti- them and what it is going to do to for military construction, the Department of mated $3.1 billion requirement for DOD them and their cost of doing business, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for school recapitalization. and as a consequence they are just the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and The administration’s request in- hunkering down and trying to survive. for other purposes. cluded funding for the move of Marines We need to change that. We change Pending: from Japan to Guam. While the com- that by getting Federal spending under Coburn (for McCain) amendment No. 553, to mittee recognizes the need to restruc- control. Cut, cap, and balance is an im- eliminate the additional amount of ture force posture in the Pacific, we re- portant step in that process, and I am $10,000,000, not included in the President’s main concerned about the ballooning pleased the House of Representatives budget request for fiscal year 2012, appro- cost of this plan and the lack of for- last night passed it and sent it over priated for the Department of Defense for ward progress on the part of our Japa- planning and design for the Energy Con- here to the Senate. We will have an op- servation Investment Program. nese allies. The report accompanying portunity to vote on that in the next Johnson (SD) modified amendment No. 556, this bill directs the Navy to provide few days, and I would argue to my col- of a perfecting nature. Congress with detailed information on leagues that this is fundamentally the Vitter amendment No. 568, to provide that the cost and prognosis of the Guam re- best we can be doing to not only get none of the funds appropriated or otherwise location initiative. our fiscal house in order and get it on made available by this act may be obligated Additionally, the committee is con- a more sustainable path going forward or expended at a rate higher than the level of cerned with the potential cost of re- but also to help get our economy grow- the Senate and House of Representatives lated troop realignments in Korea and concurrent budget resolution for fiscal year ing again and get jobs created out 2012. the long-term impact of troop reduc- there. You can’t do it by making gov- Wyden/Merkley amendment No. 570, to pro- tions in Europe. The report accom- ernment larger. If that was the case, vide for the closure of Umatilla Army Chem- panying this bill addresses these con- the trillion-dollar stimulus bill that ical Depot, Oregon. cerns in depth.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:44 May 05, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\JULY\S20JY1.REC S20JY1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S4688 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 20, 2011 As I have said before, this is a sound the date Secretary Geithner has indi- our deficit. We all understand that. We and responsible bill. Senator KIRK and cated, if we do not raise the debt ceil- have to bring our debt under proper I have worked hand in hand to forge a ing, that America runs the risk of de- management. bipartisan approach for the MILCON- faulting on its debt and not paying its I have taken the floor before to sort VA bill, and I believe we have suc- bills. I bring this up because this is an of go over how we got here. I am not ceeded. I urge my colleagues to support issue on which we never should be this going to do that today, but I am here final passage of the bill today. close to this deadline. to tell you that the Democrats in the I yield the floor. It has been pointed out many times Senate, under Senator CONRAD, have The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that the debt ceiling has very little to come in with a proposal that we think ator from Illinois. do with how much money we spend. It is well-balanced, that has more deficit Mr. KIRK. Mr. President, I wish to has nothing to do with how much reduction, quite frankly, than any plan join with my colleague and say that money we spend because we already that is out there. It is comprehensive, Republicans unanimously supported spent this money. The question is and it will allow us to be able to con- this bill that provides appropriations whether we are going to pay our bills, tinue to grow our economy because the for our veterans and for our military whether the United States is going to best thing we can do for our deficit is construction needs unanimously in the live up to its obligations, or whether to create more jobs. The Conrad Demo- subcommittee. Our Republican mem- we are going to default on our debt. cratic budget does that by investing in bers unanimously supported this bill in The prospect of not making that education, by investing in innovation the full committee, and the reason why deadline is basically unthinkable, that and in infrastructure. is because this bill is marked to the the United States would give up its It also recognizes we have to bring House budget. This bill cuts spending preeminent position internationally. It the deficit under control. It protects on the budget authority discretionary could jeopardize the U.S. currency Medicare and Medicaid because we side about $1.2 billion below the Presi- being the global currency. It would know those programs are important for dent’s request. The bill also cuts spend- have an effect on everyone in this Na- our seniors and important for our econ- ing $620 million below last year’s level, tion. omy. So we protect high-priority pro- and it even comes in $2.6 million below We already have heard from the rat- grams and include more deficit reduc- tion by having a balanced approach. Chairman CULBERSON’s bill that passed ing houses. Last week, both Standard & the House of Representatives under Poor’s, S&P, and Moody’s Investors That is what we should do in addition their very strict budget guidelines. Service warned they are considering to raising the debt ceiling. We should I will note that we came together on downgrading the country’s credit rat- have a comprehensive approach. Let me cite some of the numbers of a bipartisan basis in the Senate to ing if the debt ceiling is not raised. A what the Conrad budget does. It brings bring up this very first of the appro- smaller firm, Egan-Jones Ratings, has spending down to 22 percent. I heard priations bills, and the cloture motion already downgraded the U.S. securities. some of my colleagues talk about the to move forward to bring this bill to What happens if we get the major rat- historical averages. Twenty-two per- the floor passed by a vote of 71 to 26, ing houses saying we are no longer cent of our economy would be the same with Leader MCCONNELL and our vice AAA bond rated? Well, it will have an spending amount, on average, we had chairman, the lead Republican on the immediate effect on costs for taxpayers when Ronald Reagan was President. I committee, Mr. COCHRAN, supporting in this country. It will cost us more to think most of us would agree the borrow. That means we will have to that. Reagan years were certainly conserv- This bill has been endorsed by pay higher taxes in order to pay the in- ative in terms of government spending. AMVETS, the Disabled American Vet- terest on the national debt. It will af- That would bring down the percent- erans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, fect all credit in this country. It is es- ages, despite the demographic changes the Paralyzed Veterans of America, timated that the typical homeowner in this country. I think that is quite an and the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans will pay an extra $1,000 a year on mort- accomplishment. of America. gage costs. The average credit card The revenues would be equal to what I think it is very important as we holder will pay an extra $250 a year in the revenues were as a percentage of look at the wider issue of deficits and credit card interest. In other words, our economy when Bill Clinton was debt, any danger of interrupting pay- the interest rates of the Federal Treas- President of the United States and ments to veterans because of negotia- ury notes affect all the interest rates when we had the strongest economic tions here on Capitol Hill, it is a very in this Nation. All of us will pay more, growth and the greatest job growth in important signal that not just the and it will cost jobs. It will cost us in modern history. So these are respon- House pass the appropriations bill to our retirement savings. It will affect sible programs. support our veterans but also the Sen- each one of us. It also, by the way, says to our gov- ate. So my hope is we will consider the Yesterday, the people of Maryland ernment workers, who should not be amendments this afternoon and then found out another way the failure to used as scapegoats and who are doing advise Members that we would seek to increase the debt ceiling will have an incredible work under difficult cir- go to final passage and get this first of effect on Maryland taxpayers; that is, cumstances and are being asked to do the appropriations bills done this year, the rating houses have indicated that if more with less since they have already sending a very clear message, espe- the Federal credit is jeopardized, the made the sacrifice with a 2-year pay cially to our veterans and men and State of Maryland’s AAA bond rating freeze—the Conrad Democratic budget women on Active Duty, that we are is in jeopardy. Why? Because Maryland says enough is enough and doesn’t ask supporting their construction and vet- depends, as do most States, upon the our Federal workers to make addi- erans health care needs in a way that Federal Government. tional sacrifices beyond the 2-year pay spends money according to the dictates Governor O’Malley, as the Presiding freeze they have already been subjected of the House budget resolution. Officer knows—when you were Gov- to. I yield back and wait for our senior ernor of West Virginia, you managed I know there are other efforts and I Member from Maryland. your State well. The credit ratings you hope we will continue those efforts. I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- deserved were based upon what you did have spoken before about the Bowles- ator from Maryland. in your State. That is true in Mary- Simpson approach, and we have the bi- Mr. CARDIN. I ask unanimous con- land. But Marylanders will find that partisan group working. That is how sent to speak up to 10 minutes as if in their credit costs will go up if we don’t we should proceed. But, quite frankly, morning business. increase the debt ceiling by August 2. this cut, cap, and balance is not a bi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without We are all in this. We should never be partisan effort; it is an extreme effort objection, it is so ordered. this close. We should make sure we in- by Republicans to bring forward a DEBT CEILING crease the debt ceiling by August 2. budget that is even more severe and Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I take Yes, I do hope we use this as an op- more radical than the Ryan budget. I this time to point out the obvious; that portunity to get our spending and our call it cut, cap, and kill when it comes is, we are 13 days away from August 2, budget in order. We need to manage to Medicare.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:44 May 05, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\JULY\S20JY1.REC S20JY1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 20, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4689 Why do I say that? I have taken the by a foot, they will say no. If you ask them legislated away. We have to act now to floor regarding the Republican Ryan to raise taxes by an inch to cut government prevent these programs from failing budget to point out the impact on the by a yard, they will still say no. not just people on those programs Medicare system, which would be to in- That is from David Brooks, the con- today but also future generations. crease the costs, on average, to our servative columnist. The President has observed that we seniors, when it is fully implemented, We need to have the system work. We are in the eleventh hour when it comes by an additional $6,500 to pay for need Democrats and Republicans work- to our debt ceiling, and the only clear health care. I know the Presiding Offi- ing together. We need a budget plan path to raise the debt ceiling that has cer has been through West Virginia and that is predictable, that gets our budg- passed either House of Congress is the I have been through Maryland and I et under control, that allows America proposal that passed the House of Rep- know our seniors are already paying to create the jobs we need, and that in- resentatives last night, the Cut, Cap, too much for health care. They cannot vests in education, innovation, and in- and Balance Act. This act would only afford another $6,500 a year for their frastructure so America can continue raise the debt ceiling if we put our health care. We should be looking at to lead the world in economic growth. country on the fast track back to fiscal reducing their health care costs, not That is what we need to do. It starts by sanity. That is where we need to be, on increasing them. raising the debt limit so America does the track to fiscal sanity. It is an ap- But the cut, cap, and balance ap- not default on its obligations and for proach the American people will tell us proach would go even beyond that. It is us to work in a bipartisan manner to we need now more than ever. estimated there would be another $2,500 develop a budget plan that gets the Our creditors are getting restive. in costs on top of the $6,500, so $9,000 of debt under control but allows America This week Fitch credit ratings warned additional costs, when fully imple- to live up to its commitments to our if the United States does not take ac- mented, to our seniors for health care. seniors, to our students, and to create tion to avoid default, we could lose our That is cut, cap, and kill on Medicare, the job opportunities for tomorrow. AAA credit rating. and I don’t think any one of us wants That is what we need to do, and that to be responsible for that. is what this Senator is prepared to do. Standard & Poor’s has already I heard my colleagues talk about job With that, I suggest the absence of a warned that unless we cut our budget, growth, and we are all for job growth. quorum. our credit rating could be at risk. The cut, cap, and balance bill is esti- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Wasteful Washington spending has al- mated to cost us hundreds of thousands pore. The clerk will call the roll. ready saddled our children with over of private sector jobs. The assistant legislative clerk pro- $14 trillion of debt. If we default, this Why do we say that? Well, the objec- ceeded to call the roll. spending may also force them to pay tive is not very subtle. The objective, Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, I punishingly high interest rates that as the Heritage Foundation has said— ask unanimous consent that the order will drain American dollars from our and this was just sent out to us—this for the quorum call be rescinded. already sluggish economy. would cut the size of the Federal Gov- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- I believe we will not default. We are ernment by about half within 25 years. pore. Without objection, it is so or- already paying $6,000 a second on inter- Are we going to tell our students they dered. est alone on our debt. For those of us can do without half of their Pell Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, I with children, we know what this im- grants? Yesterday, I joined students ask unanimous consent to speak as in pact is going to be on them years and from around the Nation and presidents morning business. years into the future. Well, the Cut, of colleges to talk about the impor- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Cap, and Balance Act would put us on tance of the Pell grant. At Morgan pore. Without objection, it is so or- the path to resolving the issue by cut- State University in Maryland and the dered. ting spending immediately, by capping University of Maryland Eastern THE NATIONAL DEBT spending in the future, and by forcing— Shore—both historically Black colleges Mr. BARRASSO. Madam President, finally forcing—Washington to live and universities, in which 80 percent of our country is 2 weeks away from a within its means. This is the sort of their student body is made up of mi- deadline date, and this deadline is ap- law that the country needs and that nority students—50 percent depend proaching because of Washington’s con- the President should actually welcome. stant inaction. To me, this deadline upon Pell grants. Half of that number What has the President done? Well, has to do with our national debt. The could not be there without Pell grants. he has threatened to veto this law, he President, on the other hand, says it We are saying it is OK to cut the Pell says, if it crosses his desk. The Presi- has to do with our debt limit, the grants in half? No, it is not OK. dent has threatened to veto the only amount of money we are allowed by Are we going to tell our seniors we plan that actually solves the problem law to borrow. are going to cut Social Security in that has passed either House of Con- I believe it has to do with the half? gress. Are we going to tell those people who amount of money we have already bor- need unemployment insurance they are rowed and the amount of money they Why? Well, the administration em- going to get 50 percent? It is not sus- want to continue to borrow. I believe phasizes ‘‘public opinion’’ as their rea- tainable. as Americans we can do better. I be- son for opposing the hard choices re- I heard my colleagues talk about pre- lieve as Americans we must do better. quired by our debt crisis. But yet the dictability. Well, the cut, cap, and bal- Our country needs for us to act. President said they are opposed to a ance bill is not going to be sustained. The President has repeatedly said we balanced budget constitutional amend- It is a radical approach. We can do bet- have to deal with this issue now. Last ment. Well, in a recent Mason Dixon ter. week he asked the most fundamental poll, 65 percent of Americans say they Quite frankly, David Brooks, the con- question. He said: If not now, when? support a balanced budget constitu- servative columnist, said it best. I will The clock is ticking. tional amendment. Where is that re- quote what he said about where the Re- We got a wake-up call from Medicare spect the President talks about for publicans, particularly in the House, not too long ago when we found out public opinion? are trying to lead this Nation. David that it will be bankrupt 5 years sooner Finally, the administration has hid- Brooks wrote: than they initially thought, just over a den behind catch phrases rather than . . . the Republican Party may no longer be decade from now. As a doctor who has debate the merits of cut, cap, and bal- a normal party. Over the past few years, it practiced medicine a long time, I will ance. They refer to it by a different has been infected by a faction that is more of tell you we have to strengthen Medi- name. Well, when I hear the White a psychological protest than a practical, gov- care. We know in 25 years the same will House spokesman talk about cut, cap erning alternative. The members of this movement do not ac- happen to Social Security. Unlike our and balance in a different way, I say: cept the logic of compromise, no matter how debt limit which Congress can legislate How is that ducking the issue to con- sweet the terms. If you ask them to raise away, strengthening Medicare, saving front both our spending problem and taxes by an inch in order to cut government Social Security, that cannot simply be the debt ceiling head on? That is not

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The monsense solutions to our spending ad- Joint Chiefs of Staff, has said: The big- Senate Budget Committee has not even diction, such as a balanced budget gest threat to our national security is met to begin to do that in regular amendment? our debt. order, through the normal process. In Then he used the phrase about dis- The debt is the threat. It is not our fact, it is worse than that. The Senate mantling. I say: How does stopping our enemies who are defeating us, it is our didn’t even try to do that last year government from going bankrupt count spending that is hurting us so very under the same current leadership. So as dismantling? The White House has much. It is time for America to fight we are now over 800 days and counting, even admitted that they do not have a back. That is why I am supporting and that the Senate, under this leadership, plan. You know what, they do not have cosponsored cut, cap, and balance has not even tried to comply with Fed- think they need one. Is that aston- and will vote for it on the floor of the eral law and adopt a budget. ishing? The White House—the United Senate. Again, my amendment is very sim- States, the most powerful country in This piece of legislation takes com- ple. It says first things first. We need a the world—the White House does not monsense steps to get our country out budget so any appropriations bill, any think they need a plan at the eleventh of debt. It will immediately reduce spending is only done consistent with hour. The White House Press Secretary spending by over $100 billion as a down- and in the context of that budget. just recently said: Leadership is not payment on our children’s future. It That is the right way to do it. That proposing a plan for the sake of having will place a hard cap on spending so is the right way to run a railroad. That it voted up or down and likely voted that it never reaches the unsustainable is what every Louisiana family does in down. heights of the past 2 years. It will send setting its plans. That is what every The budget that was brought to this a balanced budget constitutional Louisiana business does in setting its floor—the President’s budget—failed 0 amendment to the American people for plans. That is what the American peo- to 97. Not one Republican voted for it. ratification, and it will prevent us from ple and the markets want from us. Not one Democrat voted for it. No one defaulting on our debt. In the last few weeks, there has been voted for what the President had pro- Passing this law is the kind of leader- great discussion about Moody’s and posed, no one of either party. ship that America deserves; and if the Standard & Poor’s and the threats to Perhaps the President ought to pro- President wants to show he under- downgrade U.S. Treasury notes. What stands leadership, he should retract his pose something new. Holding our coun- they have been saying is loud and veto threat and support this approach. try hostage to irresponsible Wash- clear. It is not a pure focus on the debt I absolutely will support it when it ington spending while trying to hit the ceiling; it is even a more important economy with tax hikes is not leader- comes to this body. I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- focus as well on the underlying issue of ship; it is denying the reality. Refusing sence of a quorum. spending and debt. They have been say- to put forward a plan to resolve our The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ing what every economist also says: We spending crisis is not leadership; it is pore. The clerk will call the roll. are on a completely unsustainable path deferring the consequences. The assistant legislative clerk pro- in terms of spending and debt. They Making the economy worse the way ceeded to call the roll. want to see a real change in that—the this administration has done for the Mr. VITTER. Madam President, I ask start of a real change, adding up to at past 2 years is not leadership, and it is unanimous consent that the order for least $4 trillion of deficit reduction. We hurting our country. The President’s the quorum call be rescinded. need to do that. policies have made it worse—made the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Step one to doing that is to have a economy worse, made health care pore. Without objection, it is so or- budget. We can’t begin to do that with- worse, made energy availability worse, dered. out a budget plan, without an outline. housing worse. The policies have made AMENDMENT NO. 568 Again, that goes to the core, the sim- it worse. Mr. VITTER. Madam President, I rise ple, fundamental, straightforward and This administration can accuse cut, to ask support, bipartisan support, for important point of this Vitter amend- cap, and balance of ducking, and they the Vitter amendment which we will be ment. I urge my colleagues to put first can accuse it of dodging, and they can voting on at 12 noon. This amendment things first. I urge my colleagues to accuse it of dismantling, but the strat- is very simple. It is very straight- say we need to start doing our busi- egy coming out of the White House forward. I think it is important and ness, starting with a 2012 budget. seems to be duck and cover. That is makes a central point. I suggest the absence of a quorum. what we are seeing. The amendment says these funds in The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Anyone who knows the math knows this bill will not be spent unless and pore. The clerk will call the roll. this strategy was never acceptable be- until we have a 2012 budget, unless we The assistant legislative clerk pro- fore, and it is doubly unacceptable start with first things first and decide ceeded to call the roll. now. The amount of debt we owe right what the overall budget framework is Mr. KIRK. Madam President, I ask now is so high that it is hurting em- and then move forward with spending, unanimous consent that the order for ployment at home. Experts tell us our with appropriations bills consistent the quorum call be rescinded. debt is costing us 1 million jobs. Spend- with that budget. That is all it says. It The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ing like this makes it harder for the is simple, straightforward, but it is an pore. Without objection, it is so or- private sector to create new jobs, and important point. dered. the unemployment numbers that just Folks around America, including in Mr. KIRK. Madam President, we are came out show us at 9.2 percent unem- the market, are scratching their heads. wrapping up to a vote that we hope will ployment. They look at Washington and us and occur on Senator VITTER’s amendment With that kind of unemployment, en- the Congress and the President and see at noon. I will summarize where we ergy prices are high, and people are no- almost complete dysfunction in the are. ticing it in the quality of their lives. It complete lack of a budget, even lack of We are completing debate on a bill is harder for American families to buy an attempt to get a budget in place, that provides funding for the Veterans’ gas, buy groceries, buy cars, homes, which is a glaring, maybe the top ex- Administration and military construc- pay tuition for their kids to go to col- ample of that. tion needs. This bill backs up over 22 lege, and it is harder to create jobs for This isn’t just a good, commonsense million veterans who have served our those kids who will be graduating this idea, something every family does, country. year and next year and every year something every small business does; The reason I and the Republicans on until we get the spending under con- this also happens to be required by the Appropriations Committee have trol. Federal law. unanimously supported this bill is, it is

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Coburn Kyl Sessions bill comes in $620 million below the At the outset of debate, the ranking Corker Lee Shelby 2011 enacted level, and it is even $2.6 member of the Budget Committee Crapo Lugar Snowe DeMint McConnell Thune million below the House-passed level raised a point of order against consid- Enzi Moran Toomey just adopted earlier this year, Chair- eration of this bill without prior adop- Grassley Paul Vitter man CULBERSON’s bill in the House of tion of a budget resolution. I made a NOT VOTING—1 Representatives. motion to waive that budget point of Boozman The Senate voted by a vote of 71 to 26 order and the Senate voted 71 to 26 to for cloture to bring up this bill. This is cut off debate on the motion to waive. The motion was agreed to. the first of the working appropriations The Senate then agreed to waive the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under bills. I hope there are many others. The point of order 56 to 40. the previous order, the motion to re- legislation is important. People may Now we have an amendment that consider is considered made and laid ask: How did we make the funding cuts says none of the critical funding pro- upon the table. to come in at the House level? The an- vided in the bill can be obligated in ex- Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. I swer is, Chairman JOHNSON and I made cess of a budget resolution that does suggest the absence of a quorum. some difficult decisions. We cut 24 sep- not exist. The strictest interpretation The PRESIDING OFFICER. The arate military construction programs. of this means the VA can’t spend clerk will call the roll. A list is available in the report that ac- money on benefits for vets, and our The legislative clerk proceeded to companies this bill. military can’t construct new training, call the roll. We made some very tough calls re- housing, or other critical facilities Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. garding spending that was proposed for until we have a budget agreement. President, I ask unanimous consent the Bahrain, for Germany, and for Korea. I don’t disagree that it is important order for the quorum call be rescinded. There was a worthwhile project pro- to pass a budget, but the Senate has The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without posed for the Court of Appeals for Vet- overwhelmingly voted to move this bill objection, it is so ordered. erans Claims. They wanted a brandnew so as to not delay essential funding for f building and a courtroom. That was de- our troops and vets while negotiations MORNING BUSINESS nied outright. Those tough decisions— on the debt ceiling and budget con- those 24 reductions denying a new tinue. Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims I remind my colleagues this bill is President, I ask unanimous consent building—making those cuts necessary $618 million below the current level, that the Senate proceed to a period of then brought us under the House level, $1.25 billion below the President’s morning business until 2:15 p.m., with as approved by the Paul Ryan budget. budget request, and $2.6 million below Senators permitted to speak for up to I remind Members the legislation is the House-passed bill. This is a respon- 10 minutes each. endorsed by the VFW, AMVETS, Dis- sible and bipartisan bill, and the pend- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without abled American Veterans, Paralyzed ing amendment would stop all progress objection, it is so ordered. Veterans of America, and the Iraq and we have made. Therefore, I move to Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. I Afghanistan Veterans of America. It table the amendment No. 568, and I ask suggest the absence of a quorum. had the unanimous support of Repub- for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The licans in the subcommittee and in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a clerk will call the roll. full committee because it comes in at sufficient second? The legislative clerk proceeded to the House budget level. That is why I There is a sufficient second. call the roll. think it is necessary to move forward, The question is on agreeing to the Mr. DURBIN. I ask unanimous con- especially as we talk about a budget motion. sent that the order for the quorum call crisis, in which checks may or may not The clerk will call the roll. be rescinded. go out. I very much hope they do. I The legislative clerk called the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. think it is an important signal to send Mr. KYL. The following Senator is that the Paul Ryan-approved budget necessarily absent: the Senator from f number, which is what this bill is at, Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN). CUT, CAP, AND BALANCE goes forward, which ensures 2012 appro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, we are priated funding for our veterans and any other Senators in the Chamber de- the military construction needs of our going to move to a debate on our budg- siring to vote? et deficit, particularly on the debt ceil- men and women in uniform. The result was announced—yeas 69, With that, I yield the floor and sug- ing we face on August 2. The proposal nays 30, as follows: before us was enacted by the House gest the absence of a quorum. [Rollcall Vote No. 113 Leg.] The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- yesterday on a virtually partisan roll- pore. The clerk will call the roll. YEAS—69 call, with one or two exceptions. The The assistant legislative clerk pro- Akaka Franken Menendez Republicans passed a proposal which Alexander Gillibrand Merkley they have characterized as cut, cap, ceeded to call the roll. Baucus Graham Mikulski Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Begich Hagan Murkowski and balance, and they will bring it to President, I ask unanimous consent Bennet Harkin Murray the floor of the Senate for consider- that the order for the quorum call be Bingaman Heller Nelson (NE) ation. It tries to project spending tar- Blumenthal Hoeven Nelson (FL) rescinded. Boxer Hutchison Pryor gets and cuts in spending for the years The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Brown (MA) Inouye Reed to come and also to include in the con- FRANKEN). Without objection, it is so Brown (OH) Isakson Reid versation the balanced budget amend- Burr Johnson (SD) Rockefeller ment. ordered. Cantwell Kerry Sanders Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Cardin Kirk Schumer It is interesting, the way they ap- President, what is the pending busi- Carper Klobuchar Shaheen proach it, because the balanced budget ness? Casey Kohl Stabenow amendment is literally an amendment Chambliss Landrieu Tester The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Cochran Lautenberg Udall (CO) to the Constitution of the United the previous order, the question is on Collins Leahy Udall (NM) States, and those of us who take our agreeing to the Vitter amendment. Conrad Levin Warner oath seriously—and I assume that is Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Coons Lieberman Webb every Member of Congress and the Sen- Cornyn Manchin Whitehouse President, the Vitter amendment pend- Durbin McCain Wicker ate—understand that we are sworn to ing before the Senate is another at- Feinstein McCaskill Wyden uphold this Constitution. In other

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They cost of government—the debt of the want to amend the Constitution on a voted for that. United States—has generally gone up regular basis. We have had 27 amend- Now President Obama has said to in most administrations. ments to the Constitution. They have them: The bill is coming in for the war The record holder for extending the been enacted over the course of our Na- in Afghanistan, and I have to borrow debt ceiling in U.S. history since 1939: tion’s history. They address some of money to pay for it. These same Mem- President Ronald Reagan, on 18 dif- the most serious issues and most his- bers of Congress—the House and Sen- ferent occasions during an 8-year pe- toric moments in our history. I think ate—who voted for the war in Afghani- riod of time, extended the debt ceiling. we should address that document, that stan are now saying: We won’t pay the During his administration, we tripled Constitution, with an air of humility, a bills. We won’t extend the debt ceiling. our national debt, and so we needed to feeling that before we add our words, We won’t allow you, Mr. President, to keep borrowing. So to say this debt whatever they may be, to this great borrow the money to sustain our mili- ceiling extension is the product of a document that has endured for more tary forces in Afghanistan. Democratic President is to misstate than 200 years, we should take care and That is literally what we are talking the case. Every President has faced it. be serious about it. about here in this debate. The Amer- Ronald Reagan asked for those debt I don’t often question the motives or ican people are starting to come to un- ceiling extensions more than any other the intentions of others who come to derstand because when you first ask a President. When it comes to incurring the floor, and I won’t do it in this in- person, do you want to extend the debt debt in 8 years in office, Ronald Reagan stance, but I will say that to have be- ceiling, the obvious answer is, no, are has the record for tripling the national fore us, as we will later in the day, a you crazy, Senator? Why would I want debt, and coming in second is George proposal that we amend the Constitu- more debt in this country? We need W. Bush for doubling the national debt tion of the United States by choosing less debt, not more. Don’t you get it? while he was in office and asking on one of three options—and that literally Understandably, that is the public re- seven different occasions to extend the is what we will face, three different action. But when you go to the point of debt ceiling. versions of a balanced budget amend- explaining that this is to pay for debts The point I am making is that Presi- ment to the Constitution, and what we we have already incurred—and it is not dent Obama has asked to extend the will consider here will address choosing just to wage war; it is a debt incurred debt ceiling, and there is ample his- one of them. I don’t think we were to pay for Medicare. We said to 65-year- tory—some 89 different times—that it elected to the Senate and sworn to up- olds across America: You get a health has been done, and it is done to pay for hold the Constitution to be part of a insurance plan called Medicare, and it obligations we have already made, multiple-choice test about what the will be there when you need it. When debts we have already incurred. next amendment will be. I think we you go to the hospital and turn in your Now what happens if we don’t extend should be much more serious in our un- bills, we will pay that doctor and we the debt ceiling? Well, what would hap- dertaking. will pay that hospital. And we bor- pen if the Durbin family of Springfield, I will also tell you that I have been rowed money to do it. IL, did not make our mortgage pay- here in Congress long enough to re- Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Would the as- ment on our home this month? Not member a little bit of history. There sistant majority leader yield? good. We are likely to get a call from once was a President named Ronald Mr. DURBIN. I would be happy to the bank at some point saying: You Reagan, and Ronald Reagan, as Presi- yield. probably overlooked it, but there was a dent of the United States, was in a Mr. BROWN of Ohio. I appreciate the mortgage payment due. And if you leadership position of the United Senator’s comments about where we said: We are just not going to pay it, States at a critical moment in our his- were. About 10 years ago, we had a we are not going to continue to borrow tory, there is no question about it. budget surplus in this country, as you money from your bank, they would say Some amazing things occurred during recall. We had a number of years of there are consequences. And the same his administration, but when it came quarter after quarter of economic thing is true if you don’t extend the to the budget side of things, there was growth, and we know that when you debt ceiling. some history made there as well. have economic growth, obviously the If we don’t extend the debt ceiling of We are considering the debt ceiling of budget gets in a better situation. But the United States and authorize the the United States. What is the debt then it was the tax cuts in 2001 and 2003 President to borrow money to meet our ceiling of the United States? The debt that I believe the Senator opposed, as I obligations, two things will happen. ceiling of the United States is the au- did when I was in the House of Rep- The credit report of the United States thority Congress gives to the President resentatives, that went overwhelm- of America is not going to look good to borrow money. ingly to the wealthiest taxpayers; and the next day. The same thing is true Each year, the Treasury Secretary then the two wars the Senator talked for individuals and families: If you will call the President and say: I need about that the people enthusiasti- don’t pay your bills, your credit report additional authority to borrow money. cally—some, not the Senator—voted doesn’t look so hot. What is the dif- Why does he ask for additional author- for but didn’t see a reason to pay for ference? For the United States of ity? Because Congress—the House and them; and then this Medicare bill, America, it means the AAA credit rat- the Senate—sent requests for more which was basically a bailout to the in- ing we have enjoyed throughout our spending, and the President has to bor- surance and drug companies in the history will be in danger. It means the row money to honor those requests. name of privatizing Medicare, and we interest rates charged to the United How much does the President have to are in a situation now where we are States for our own debt will go up and borrow? In this day and age, about 40 simply trying to pay the bills. interest rates across the economy will cents for every dollar we spend. I appreciate the Senator’s thoughts go up, affecting every family and busi- So the President has been told that and comments about where that takes ness in America that borrows money, August 2 is the drop-dead date. He us. It seems to me it is not like raising which would be most families and busi- needs more authority to borrow money your credit card debt limits. These are nesses. for the actions taken by Congress. As obligations we have, and we have to be Raising interest rates with this high an example, many Members of Con- responsible elected officials, as we rate of unemployment is exactly the gress—even some who now say they would as responsible citizens, and pay wrong thing to do. Every single day, won’t give the President this author- the debts and the obligations we have the Federal Reserve, under Ben ity—voted for America to go to war not incurred as a nation, correct? Bernanke and his Board of Governors,

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Even worse, the House increasing the debt ceiling, the net re- ment and saved some money and Republican budget would have taken sult will be a higher interest rate on maybe they had a pension plan at work Medicare as we know it and turned it our government and higher interest and then they had Social Security. upside down and said: In the future, rates on families and businesses. A 1- Well, over the years, perhaps the sav- under the House Republican plan, percent increase—1-percent increase— ings took a hit when the stock market Medicare is going to be managed in the in the interest rate paid by our govern- went down some 30 percent a few years tender loving arms of private health in- ment on its debt costs us $130 billion a ago. Many of the pension plans didn’t surance companies. I don’t think most year—1 percent. survive corporate restructuring or Americans feel a sense of confidence or We are running the risk, by missing bankruptcy, and Social Security was relief to hear that. the deadline of August 2, of raising the last game in town for a lot of the So as we begin this debate this after- that interest rate, killing jobs, making people retiring. noon on the so-called cut, cap, and bal- it more difficult for businesses to ex- So when we talk about changing So- ance, the point I wish to make is this: pand, and increasing the deficit. Can cial Security, people all across Amer- We should not be considering a plan we imagine three worse outcomes at ica—40 million or 50 million Ameri- which does not put in specific language this moment in our history? cans—perk up and say: Senator, what a balanced budget amendment but asks So when Members of the Senate and do you have in mind because we are Members of the Senate to vote for a the House come and make these pious counting on it and we don’t want you multiple choice test as to what the pronouncements of ‘‘I am never going to mess it up. next amendment to the Constitution to vote for an extension of the debt Here is what I can say about Social will look like. Secondly, we should ceiling,’’ they are jeopardizing our eco- Security. Untouched, with no carefully scrutinize every word of that nomic recovery and the debt we face. changes—no changes—Social Security amendment. Those who have say they Some of them have said: I will tell will make every promised payment are poorly drafted and have no place in you what. I will vote for a debt ceiling with a cost-of-living adjustment for 25 the most important document in Amer- if we can amend the Constitution and years—25 years. That is pretty good. ica. Third, let’s accept the responsi- put in a balanced budget amendment. There isn’t another program in govern- bility to do what we were elected to Throughout my time of service in the ment that can say the same. But what do—to reduce spending, to bring this House and the Senate, I have never— happens at the end of 25 years? Then budget to balance, and to do it in a sen- underline ‘‘never’’—voted for a bal- the trouble starts. We start running sible and humane way. The notion we anced budget amendment and here is out of money and reducing Social Secu- would somehow amend our Constitu- the reason: We don’t need the Constitu- rity payments 22 percent. About one- tion and wait for three-fourths of the tion to tell us what to do. We know fifth—or a little more—of the payment States to ratify it is, in my mind, not what we need to do. We should have the a person is receiving today would dis- responsible. will to do it. For those who have been appear in 2 years. So what we are talk- I am going to oppose this. I am not guilty of voting for all this spending ing about in all the deficit conversa- going to oppose efforts to reduce our and now want a balanced budget tions is to find ways to extend the life deficit, but I am going to oppose this amendment to the Constitution, it re- and solvency of Social Security. notion that somehow a balanced budg- minds me of the person who says: I will There are ways to do it. We have et amendment to the Constitution is not promise I will not steal again, but talked about a variety of different going to be our salvation. As the old I will vote for the Ten Commandments. ways to do it. Any savings in Social Se- Pogo cartoon used to say: We have met Well, great. Wouldn’t it be better if curity will stay in Social Security. It the enemy and they are us. We have to do this ourselves—Mem- they changed their conduct and the is similar to Las Vegas. We are going bers of the Senate on both sides of the way they acted? Wouldn’t it be better to make sure the savings we put in So- aisle. if Congress dealt with this budget def- cial Security will be reinvested in the I yield the floor and suggest the ab- icit forthrightly? And we can. program to make it stronger longer. sence of a quorum. For those who say we don’t have a I also want the program to be fair— The PRESIDING OFFICER. The very good track record, they are right. we all do—in terms of beneficiaries, clerk will call the roll. But efforts are underway on the part of particularly the most vulnerable bene- The assistant legislative clerk pro- what is known as the Group of 6, which ficiaries. About 20 percent of Social Se- ceeded to call the roll. is expanding in size, which is trying to, curity beneficiaries—the lowest 20 per- Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, I ask on a bipartisan basis—Democrats and cent—are below the poverty line, even unanimous consent that the order for Republicans—come up with a way after they get the Social Security the quorum call be rescinded. through this budget deficit problem. It check. We need to change that. We The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. is not easy. We have been at it for more shouldn’t allow that to happen. These UDALL of New Mexico). Without objec- than 6 months. We have produced a are mainly elderly people who, with tion, it is so ordered. plan which is now being carefully scru- the helping hands of our government f tinized and will be worked on, I am and Social Security, should be lifted sure, for a long time to come, but it above the poverty level. GANG OF 6 PROPOSAL moves us in the direction of $4 trillion Medicare is much the same. If we Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, if in deficit reduction. It does it by put- don’t deal with Medicare, the increas- there was ever a time in the modern ting everything on the table—every- ing cost of health care is going to cause history of America for the American thing—including spending cuts, entitle- that program to run into trouble. What people to become engaged in what is ment programs, and revenue. we need to do is to make certain at the going on here in Washington, now is Spending cuts are easy compared to end we protect the benefits under Medi- that time. Decisions are being made as the other two—easier for us, I might care but find ways to reduce the cost. we speak which will impact not only add, because they generally involve fu- We have to reward value rather than our generation but the lives of our chil- ture spending, and we make the reduc- volume when it comes to medical dren and our grandchildren for decades tions thinking, perhaps, it will not treatment, and we have to keep our to come. I fear very much that the de- have the negative impact in the future promise to the Medicare beneficiaries. cisions being contemplated are not that some imagine. There have been proposals made. One good decisions, are not fair decisions. When it comes to the entitlement was made by the House Republicans in Right now, there is a lot of discus- programs, I think we deal with a dif- their budget, the so-called PAUL RYAN sion about two things: No. 1, the impor- ferent mindset when it comes to the budget, which would have dramatically tance of the United States not default- American people. I believe Social Secu- changed Medicare. Out-of-pocket ex- ing for the first time in our history on rity and Medicare have become even penditures by senior citizens would our debts—I think there is increased

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Those cuts are written in black of a record-breaking deficit of $1.4 tril- States, he made it very clear, if you and white. lion and a $14 trillion-plus national voted for him, no cuts in Social Secu- What about the revenue? Well, it is debt—a debt, by the way, that was rity. Yet what Senators COBURN, kind of vague—kind of vague. The pro- caused by two unpaid-for wars, huge CRAPO, and CHAMBLISS have managed jection is that maybe we will raise over tax breaks for the wealthiest people in to do in the Gang of 6 is reach an a 10-year period $1 trillion in revenue. this country, a Medicare Part D pre- agreement where there will be major Where is that coming from? Is it nec- scription drug program written by the cuts in Social Security. essarily going to come from the insurance companies, and the lack of Do not let anybody kid you about wealthiest people in this country? Is it revenues coming in because of a reces- this being some minor thing. It is not. going to come from large corporations sion caused by the greed and reckless- What we are talking about is that that are enjoying huge tax breaks? ness and illegal behavior on Wall under this so-called Gang of 6 proposal, That is not clear at all. Street. Social Security cuts would go into ef- What happens if we do not reach that Be that as it may, regardless of how fect by the year 2012—virtually imme- revenue of $1 trillion? What mechanism we got to where we are right now, there diately. What that means is that 10 is in place to say it happens? That are efforts to develop long-term deficit years from now, the typical 75-year-old mechanism, in fact, does not exist. reduction plans. One of them has to do person will see their Social Security What we do know—and, in fairness, I with a so-called Gang of 6. While we do benefits cut by $560 a year, and the av- think the authors of this proposal not know all of the details of that pro- erage 85-year-old will see a cut of $1,000 would acknowledge not all the details posal—in fact, we never will because a a year. are out there, but certainly I want lot of that proposal boots the issue to For some people here in Wash- middle-class families to understand committees, such as the Finance Com- ington—maybe the big lobbyists who when we talk about increased revenues, mittee, that have to work out the de- make hundreds of thousands of dollars do you know where that may come tails, and no one can know what those a year—$560 a year or $1,000 a year may from? It may come from cutbacks in details will be at this time—I think it not seem like a lot of money. But if the home mortgage interest deduction is fair to say that Senator COBURN, you are a senior trying to get by on program, which is so very important to Senator CRAPO, and Senator CHAMBLISS $14,000, $15,000, $18,000 a year, and you millions and millions of families. It deserve a word of congratulations. are 85 years old—the end of your life, may mean if you have a health care Clearly, they have won this debate in a you are totally vulnerable, you are program today, that health care pro- very significant way. My guess is they sick—a $1,000-a-year cut in what you gram may be taxed. That is a way to will probably get 80 or 90 percent of otherwise would have received is a raise revenue. It may be that there will what they wanted, and in this town major blow. be increased taxes on your retirement that is quite an achievement. They So I congratulate Senator COBURN, programs, your IRAs, your 401(k)s. But have stood firm in their desire to rep- Senator CRAPO, and Senator CHAMBLISS we do not have the details for that. All resent the wealthy and the powerful for doing what President Obama said we have is some kind of vague promise and multinational corporations. They would not happen under his watch, that we are going to raise $1 trillion have threatened. They have been very what the Democrats have said would over the next 10 years. There is no en- smart in a number of ways. They have not happen under their watch: major forcement mechanism and no clarity as been determined. And at the end of the cuts in Social Security. to where that revenue will come from. day, they will get 80 or 90 percent of But it is not just Social Security. We So I think it is terribly important what they want. have 50 million Americans today who that the American people become en- That is their victory, and I congratu- have no health insurance at all. Under gaged in this debate, which will have a late them on their victory. Unfortu- the Gang of 6 proposal, there will be huge impact not only on them, but on nately, their victory will be a disaster cuts in Medicare over a 10-year period their parents and on their children. I for working families in this country, of almost $300 billion. There will be believe very strongly what the Amer- for the elderly, for the sick, for the massive cuts in Medicaid and other ican people must fight for is not a big children, and for low-income people. health care programs. deal or a small deal but a fair deal. I did want to mention, based on the There will be caps on spending, which At a time when the wealthiest people limited information we have—and as I means there will be major cuts in edu- in this country are doing phenomenally get more information, I will be on the cation. If you are a working-class fam- well—their effective tax rate is the floor more often, but I think it is im- ily, hoping you are going to be able to lowest on record—at a time when the portant to at least highlight some of send your kid to college, and that you top 400 individuals in this country own what is in this so-called Gang of 6 that will be eligible for a Pell grant, think more wealth than 150 million Ameri- the corporate media, among others, is twice about that because that Pell cans, at a time when corporate profits enthralled about. grant may not be there. are soaring, and in many instances Some may remember that for a num- If you are a senior who relies on a nu- these same corporations pay nothing in ber of years leading Democrats said: trition program, that nutrition pro- taxes, at a time when we have tripled We will do everything we can to pro- gram may not be there. If you think it military spending since 1997, there are tect Social Security, that Social Secu- is a good idea that we enforce clean air fair ways to move toward deficit reduc- rity has been an extraordinary success and clean water provisions so our kids tion which do not slash programs that in our country, that for 75 years, with can be healthy, those provisions may working families and children and the such volatility in the economy, Social not be there because there will be elderly desperately depend upon. Security has paid out every nickel major cuts in environmental protec- I believe the issue we are dealing owed to every eligible American. tion. with is of enormous consequence. It is I have heard Democrats say Social I have heard some people say: Well, clear our Republican friends have suc- Security has nothing to do with the all that is not so good, but at least fi- ceeded, and I congratulate them on deficit. And that is right because So- nally our Republican friends are saying getting 80, 90 percent of what they cial Security is funded by the payroll we need revenue and we are going to wanted. tax, not by the U.S. Treasury. Social raise $1 trillion in revenue. I want people to think back 3 years Security has a $2.6 trillion surplus Well, Mr. President, let me ask you ago—just 3 years ago—to think that today and can pay out every benefit this. If you read the outline of the there would be a serious proposal on owed to every eligible American for the Gang of 6 proposal, which is admittedly the floor of the Senate with all of these

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One of the reasons Congress The Secretary of Veterans Affairs de- devastating cuts in Social Security, in chose that mechanism is because it was cided that the time for waiting was Medicare, in Medicaid, in children’s impossible for these veterans to prove over. I ask that we respect and support programs, while I lower tax rates for their exposure to Agent Orange caused this decision, and that we also remem- the wealthiest people in this country. their cancers or other diseases. These ber that even in the midst of this That is not what I was elected to do, veterans were exposed decades ago. whirlwind debt and deficit debate, we and I do not intend to do that. They don’t know where exactly they have made a promise to veterans, one So I hope the American people get were exposed or how much they in- that doesn’t go away. Vietnam veterans have paid enough engaged in this issue, stand, and de- haled. However, under the amendment for that war. They should not end up mand that the Congress pass a fair and of the Senator from Oklahoma, Viet- paying for our debt. It is us who owe responsible deficit reduction program, nam veterans would be asked to now them a debt. not what we are talking about today. prove the impossible. They would be I yield the floor. With that, I yield the floor. asked to prove they would never have The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I suggest the absence of a quorum. gotten cancer or heart disease or any ator from Alabama is recognized. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The other disease or condition if not for Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask clerk will call the roll. Agent Orange. unanimous consent that Senator The assistant legislative clerk pro- Vietnam veterans who have diabetes HATCH and I be allowed to participate ceeded to call the roll. or prostate cancer or lung cancer or in a colloquy. Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I ask blood-borne diseases would be denied The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without unanimous consent that the order for care and benefits under this amend- objection, it is so ordered. the quorum call be rescinded. ment. Not only would this be a new f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without hurdle Vietnam veterans could never objection, it is so ordered. overcome, it would change the rules TAXING AND SPENDING f midstream. It would literally treat Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, many of our good colleagues like to suggest MILCON APPROPRIATIONS Vietnam veterans whose diseases have already been presumptively service- our Nation has historic deficits because Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I come connected different than those whose the American people are not taxed to the floor this afternoon to oppose diseases have not yet been positively enough. Some claim the so-called Bush the amendment offered by the Senator associated with Agent Orange expo- tax cuts are the culprit, but the num- from Oklahoma which would undo dec- sure. bers tell a different story. In fact, these ades of policies on how we treat vet- I will not deny that compensation for tax cuts were fully implemented in erans who are suffering from diseases exposure is a difficult issue and one 2003. Annual revenues have increased associated with Agent Orange expo- that we continually have to look at. steadily from $1.782 trillion to $2.524 sure. That violates the promise we We have grappled with this issue in re- trillion in 2008, and they increase every have made to a generation of veterans. lation to Vietnam veterans and expo- year, for an increase of more than 40 The legacy of Agent Orange exposure sure to Agent Orange. Today we con- percent. That is double the rate of in- among Vietnam veterans is one of trag- tinue to deal with this issue as Iraq flation after the tax cuts took effect. In fact, since the recession of 2008 edy, roadblocks, neglect, pain, and and Afghanistan veterans come home and the weakest economic recovery in then more roadblocks. It is the legacy with illnesses potentially associated modern history, revenue has now de- of our military spraying millions of with their exposure to toxins released clined. That makes sense. With high gallons of poisonous herbicide indis- from burn pits or other environmental criminately, without any consequences unemployment there are fewer tax- exposure. payers and, naturally, revenue de- or without any repercussions. Ultimately, we have to look at the At the time of the Vietnam war—and clines. facts with reason and compassion and Going forward, however, the CBO for far too long after it—the U.S. Gov- weigh the years of our military’s fail- projects revenue as a share of the GDP ernment neglected to track Agent Or- ure to track these exposures, the inevi- will rise to 18.4 percentage points of ange exposures. Then, in the decades table existence of uncertainty, and the GDP by 2021. That is assuming exten- following the war, our government word of our veterans. That is exactly sion, not elimination, of the 2001 and stonewalled veterans who developed what we have to do. 2003 tax reductions. Revenue is there- horrible ailments of all kinds from On the one hand, we have thousands fore projected to return to its historic those exposures. of veterans who have come forward and 18.4 percent average. To further compound the problem, believe their cancers and ailments were It would seem, then, that the Amer- for decades our government also failed caused by an exposure to a known kill- ican people are already taxed enough to fund any research on Agent Orange er. We have studies that show veterans to finance a government whose spend- and any other toxins that Vietnam vet- who were exposed to Agent Orange are ing has grown wildly out of control. erans were exposed to. Those mistakes, more likely to have heart disease, can- The real problem is, while revenue will those decades of neglect, have a cost. It cer, or other conditions. We have the return to its historic average, if noth- is a cost to the veterans and their Institute of Medicine that has rec- ing is done to slow spending, annual loved ones, a cost to the government ommended giving veterans the benefit outlays will increase from $3.7 trillion that sent them to war, and a cost to all of the doubt, and we have the Sec- today to $5.7 trillion by 2021, for an in- of us as Americans. It is a cost that, retary of Veterans Affairs who has de- crease of more than 50 percent. As a even in difficult budget times, even cided that we must move forward to share of GDP, spending will remain, on with our backs against the wall, we provide compensation to presumptively average, above 23 percent of GDP. That cannot walk away from. service-connected veterans exposed to is nearly 3 percentage points above the I am not here to question any Sen- Agent Orange for cancer and heart dis- historic average. ator’s commitment to our veterans, ease. Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I could but what I am here to do is to question On the other hand, we may have a not agree more with the Senator’s the standard by which this amendment compelling fiscal case, but the Senator point on the real driver of our deficit says they should be treated. This from Oklahoma hasn’t presented one and debt. We have this debt because amendment that was offered says we shred of evidence that Agent Orange government is spending too much. But should change the standard by which does not cause heart disease, cancer, or this is not a matter of personal pref- we have judged Agent Orange cases for any other condition. What has been erence; this is an indisputable and em- two decades. presented is an amendment that asks pirically verifiable fact. The systemic

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They don’t want to scare off mid- over the next 10 years. Unfortunately, Mr. SESSIONS. Well, with $13 tril- dle-class Americans by recommending that doesn’t even begin to solve the lion—that is 13 thousand billion—$21 the tax increases necessary to close the problem. Of course, as you can see billion won’t amount to much. gap without major changes for spend- here, $13 trillion, the Obama debt; Mr. HATCH. Well, here is how many ing programs. there would be $3.1 billion over time days of the 10-year debt of the Obama When it comes to offering any real with the corporate jet taxes; and re- budget that would be covered. Keep in plans, they have resorted to burying maining above the debt—assuming mind, this proposal originated from our their heads in the sand, as indicated on they didn’t spend more, which is an as- friend from New Jersey, the head of the this photo. They choose to ignore the sumption you can’t make—would be Senate Democratic campaign oper- real problem. They hope their friends $12.9 trillion. Is the problem solved? Of ation, and his tag teammate, the head in the media do the same thing—ignore course not. of the Senate Democratic message op- the fact that they are ignoring the Mr. SESSIONS. Well, let me say I ap- eration—the so-called war room—the problem. As you can see from this preciate the work of the ranking mem- senior Senator from New York. I will chart, the problem is spending. ber of the Finance Committee, a long- let others decide whether this proposal Mr. SESSIONS. Our friends on the time member of that committee. It was more political than substantive, other side of the aisle are almost exclu- seems to me pretty clear that the but people should at least know the sively focused on hitting up the tax- President’s budget he submitted earlier facts about this proposal before decid- payer for more revenue. this year—which I have to say was ing. Mr. HATCH. That is right. They are voted down 97 to 0 in the Senate— As a deficit reduction proposal, this talking about revenue, but the tax in- would have increased the deficit over 10 is very weak tea. This is a much creases they are recommending are years by $13 trillion. He has also sug- ballyhooed proposal, and it would cover more distracting than illuminating. I gested his plan to increase taxes on the deficit for, in actuality, 5 days 18 think it is fair to say that all of the corporate jets by $3 billion would some- hours and 47 minutes. talk by the President and his congres- how make a difference in that. I think As you can see, here is the oil rig sional allies about corporate jets and Senator HATCH is right, that is not ac- proposal. We have a $13 trillion debt— yachts is a classic red herring. On this curate. actually it is about a $13.5 trillion debt chart, it indicates this: How about other proposals we hear right now—and you would save $21 bil- The name of this fallacy comes from the from the Democratic side, such as cut- lion from the extra taxes on oil and sport of fox hunting in which a dried, ting back mortgage interest deduction gas. Even at that, we would have a re- smoked herring, which is red in color, is for yachts used for second homes? maining debt of $12.9 trillion. So is the dragged across the trail of the fox to throw Mr. HATCH. Well, in other words, by problem solved? Of course not. the hounds off the scent. Thus, a ‘‘red her- our calculations, the savings from this Mr. SESSIONS. The Senator has ring’’ argument is one which distracts the proposal would be even more meager. If served on the Finance Committee for a audience from the issue in question through Congress enacted this change, we could number of years and is now the senior the introduction of some irrelevancy. cover the debt from the Obama budget ranking Republican there. If you listen Mr. SESSIONS. Well, we use this for all of 15 hours and 47 minutes. to our friends on the other side of the turn of phrase all the time, but I am Again, this is not solving the problems aisle, it would appear that all fiscal afraid it is worth discussing how politi- of the burdensome debt the President problems could be resolved by taxing cians use it. is piling on. millionaires. Is that an argument that Mr. HATCH. As you can see, that is Mr. SESSIONS. It is shocking to see the Senator is familiar with? what they are doing. I am glad the Sen- how small those numbers are, and we Mr. HATCH. Well, I sure am. Anyone ator brought this up. As I just read, my aren’t hearing that in the press and in watching C–SPAN will see our friends research found that the term ‘‘red her- the national discussions. From the talk on the other side making the argument ring’’ comes from the sport of fox hunt- we have heard about these proposals, day in and day out. When I hear this ing. Again, a red herring argument is you would think they would yield more argument, I often think of a saying one that distracts the audience from than 2 days of debt reduction over 10 from the distinguished former chair- the issue in question through the intro- years. man of the Senate Finance Committee, duction of some relevancy. Mr. HATCH. You would think so. But Senator Russell Long. When talking In my view, all of these tax issues the other 3,651 days of debt under the about tax reform, Senator Long said: that President Obama and those on the 10-year Obama budget would not even Some might reduce the politics to this: other side of the aisle are discussing be touched. ‘‘Don’t tax you, don’t tax me, tax that are red herrings. They want to distract There is a third red herring that has fellow behind the tree.’’ Americans from the real driver of our been thrown out there. Maybe that one And since there are a lot more folks deficits and debt and the real choices closes the gap. We have all heard the who aren’t millionaires than are, the Democrats have to but are refusing to President talk about hitting American Democrats have calculated the politics make. oil companies by reducing or elimi- of class warfare works. All of our prob- Let me walk through some examples. nating domestic energy incentives. lems could be solved if the rich paid If we were to raise the depreciable life This is a real priority of his and of con- their fair share, according to the on corporate Jets from 5 years to 7 gressional Democrats. Democrats. As politics, this might years, as the Democrats propose, it We had a cloture vote on a bill by our sound—I don’t even think it sounds would yield us $3.1 billion over 10 friend from New Jersey to extract $21 good, but as tax policy and its proposal years. billion in revenue from U.S. oil compa- to reduce our deficits and debt, this is Mr. SESSIONS. How many days of nies. The Finance Committee had a the fourth red herring. It does not debt reduction over that 10-year period hearing where the other side touted the come close to fixing the deficit from would a $3 billion savings or increase in benefits of this tax increase by grilling the Obama budget. taxes amount to? the CEOs of the top five oil companies. Our friends on the other side fre- Mr. HATCH. To hear the President If you listened to my friends on the quently cite the Tax Policy Center—or talk, you would think this is the key other side, one would think an addi- TPC—for tax data. That makes some to balancing our budget. We all know tional $21 billion would solve all our sense. TPC is a professional think tank he is overstating the case. It would fiscal problems. Their rhetoric suggests that is a joint venture of two center- provide only a month of debt reduction this is the only thing standing between left think tanks, the Urban Institute

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If they are not going to address TPC is a solid professional outfit, but President Obama’s budget raised taxes spending in a serious way, then mas- you can’t ignore its institutional per- significantly, increased spending even sive tax increases on the middle class spective. To be fair, I would say the more, and as a result, over 10 years, will be a necessity. same thing about the Heritage Founda- created more debt projected than if he These red herrings are designed to tion. Their institutional perspective is had made no budget at all. throw those citizens who care deeply more likely to line up with folks on my Mr. HATCH. That is right. about reducing the $13 trillion debt side of the aisle. Nevertheless, I am Mr. SESSIONS. That is a stunning that the President’s budget will incur drawing from TPC data, some of the as- thing. You can talk about raising taxes off the trail. sumptions with which I might not on American workers, on families, on The trail of deficit reduction leads to agree. small businesses and on the wealthy one of two places: restraining out-of- According to TPC models and esti- and investors all you want, but this control spending; or crushing tax relief mates, for 2011, American households talk is easy. It ignores the root causes increases on middle-class families. earning more than $1 million account of the deficit and debt problem here in Restraining spending is not a red her- for 12 percent of the Nation’s pretax in- Washington: out-of- control spending. ring. It cuts to the heart of our fiscal come, they pay 19 percent of Federal It may sound like a cliche to the problems. It goes to the root of the taxes and carry an average tax rate of American people that Republicans are problem. The President and his allies need to 29 percent. always talking about out-of-control Even more critical from my perspec- spending. We wish it were a joke, but come clean with the American people. tive, these taxpayers also account for sadly, it is true. The President so far has refused to 38 percent of all flow-through income. Mr. HATCH. I wish it were too. I am present a deficit reduction plan in these negotiations that are going on. Flow-through income is predominantly surprised about this debate. The press He says he has one, but we never see it earnings from the ownership of small is not pushing Democrats on what a so it can be scored and analyzed. The businesses. So raising rates on the rich joke their proposals about jets and White House seems content to produce will squarely hit those who create and yachts are, but the American people— cheap talking points justifying these expand the small businesses that need the people I represent in Utah—under- red herrings, rather than meaningfully to be the engine of our economic recov- stand these are red herrings. These pro- addressing our debt crisis. As I have ery. posals deal with the President’s legacy said before, and will again, this shows But let us be clear about something: of debt for less than 2 days—less than 2 a disrespect for the American people. Higher taxes on these wealthy individ- days—over the next 10 years. Add in Our people deserve better. They need uals will not only have adverse eco- the much-publicized tax hit on the honest, fair analyses of the problems nomic consequences, it will not even hated oil companies and you get an- we face. I expect they will reward those provide the deficit and debt reduction other 5 days. who talk straight with them and offer suggested by the left. Even if all the in- So after all the demagoguery on jets serious grown-up efforts to reduce our come—every dime they earned, of those and yachts and oil companies, you get debt with their support; and I think earning more than $1 million—were about 1 week of deficit reduction. And they will be unhappy once it is realized confiscated with a 100-percent rate— even throwing in a one-time confisca- how little these proposals would im- with the unlikely assumption of no tion of all the income for taxpayers pact the huge debt crisis we are now taxpayer behavioral response—for the earning above $1 million, you can only facing. year of confiscation, these higher taxes add 244 days. Add it all up and there is Mr. HATCH. I thank my colleague for would yield about $893 billion. That still less than 1 year. All those tax in- his kind remarks. would be a one-time confiscation. Sure- creases don’t even get to one-tenth of I have to say that not only would it ly none of these folks would continue the debt President Obama will add over not impact it, but it would impact a lot to work, save, or invest in the future if the next 10 years. of jobs. the government were to confiscate all It is class warfare. We all know that. I remember when we did the so-called their income. They would have to cover All the talk from the White House and yacht tax back in the early 1990s, the all their other expenses, including from our friends on the other side is on left thought that was a wonderful State and local taxes, from savings. behalf of proposals that would address, thing. We got after all these rich yacht After taking everything from the folks at best, less than 10 percent of the debt owners. When they found out that behind the tree—in this case, the folks forced on American families by the thousands and thousands of jobs were earning more than $1 million—how President’s budget. lost because of that bill, they imme- many days of the 10-year Obama budg- I ask my friend from Alabama if he diately turned tail and got rid of the et debt would be eliminated? might conclude with the classic defini- bill pretty quickly. Mr. SESSIONS. Well, not many, is tion of a red herring. What we haven’t said is we are as- my answer to that. But as often as the Mr. SESSIONS. Let’s take another suming the $13 trillion is going to stay President talks about taxing the rich look at the definition of red herring on the same. Actually, in the next 10 or spreading the wealth around as a the chart. It says: The name of this fal- years there is a good chance it will cure for our fiscal problems, you would lacy comes from the sport of fox hunt- double to over $20 trillion and possibly think it would balance the budget. But ing in which a dried, smoked herring, as high as $25 trillion or $26 trillion the would he get us there? which is red in color, is dragged across way this administration is spending. Mr. HATCH. I say to my friend from the trail of the fox to throw the hounds Frankly, we are going to have a very Alabama, confiscating all the income off the scent. Thus, a ‘‘red herring’’ ar- difficult time ever coming out of this from those earning over $1 million does gument is one which distracts the audi- hole we are in right now. not even fix 1 year of the 10 years of ence from the issue in question All I can say is I like the President projected Obama debt. It would cover through the introduction of some personally, but he hasn’t presented a 244 days, 16 hours and 34 minutes. That irrelevancy. program. He is calling on Congress to is it. Not even 1 year. Our friends on the other side, using do it all, and we have our various prob- Look at this. Federal policymakers White House talking points, sophis- lems here in getting together, but he could kiss that revenue source goodbye ticatedly prepared, appear to have re- hasn’t led out on these programs, and after an event such as confiscation. So sorted to red herrings with their deficit neither have the other people down at there you are: $13 trillion. Take the reduction proposals. They want the the White House. $893 billion. If we took every dime that American people to think a few easy In fact, one of the problems is I can’t millionaires make this next year, the tax increases on the rich or yacht own- name one person at the White House

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Here in the United possible to talk about the wealthiest in shared prosperity by allowing the en- States, when you get access to the the country, millionaires, multi- gine of this economy, the small busi- lands and waters to drill for oil and millionaires, and billionaires. Yet I did ness community, to pull us out. gas, you pay a royalty. Basically, a not hear any of these voices when Ron- Even so, we haven’t even talked royalty is a license fee. ald Reagan raised the debt ceiling 17 about the fact that the deficit this The oil companies figured out, Well, times for the equivalent of $4 trillion year, in 1 year, is $1.5 trillion, $1.6 tril- when I do this in other countries in the in today’s money. I never heard any of lion. I might add that we are going to world, instead of paying a license fee, these voices say how irresponsible it have at least probably close to $1 tril- let me ask them to pay a tax for the was when George Bush raised it seven lion deficit every year under the Presi- same amount that it would have cost times, for $5 trillion—basically, the dent’s own actuarial program, every to pay a license fee. Because then I get same amount of money he used to give year up through 2020. You can imagine the tax and I get to deduct it totally tax cuts to the wealthiest people in the how we are going to continue to in- against my obligations here in the country but which became the collec- crease the debt without doing anything United States, which means that for tive debt of the United States. No, I did not hear any of it then. about it. Frankly, that is if his actu- those poor oil companies that I just I had no intention of coming to the heard about, we are, in essence, as tax- aries are right, and they are usually al- floor. But when the facts are wrong and payers, subsidizing the exploration of ways wrong on the low side. That in- my name is invoked, I intend to come foreign oil which goes on a world mar- cludes actuaries on both sides, to be and set the record straight. I am happy ketplace—does not come back to the honest with you. The expenses have al- to debate my colleagues. We need to ways been more. United States—to the tune of $21 bil- make sure working-class, middle-class I think what is important here is lion. families in this country do not bear the If we want to talk about the poor, I that we get real about working to- overwhelming consequences of our ef- want to talk about poor people whom gether and coming up with a way of re- fort to end our deficits and meet our Republicans, it seems, want to go after. solving these tremendous debt prob- obligations. We cannot continue to They want to go after in their budget lems. The future of our young people in hear we cannot close the loopholes in the things people need to get through this country depend on that, and I the Tax Code for the poor oil compa- don’t want to let them down. every day. It is called Medicare for sen- nies, poor corporate jets, poor multi- I want to thank my colleague for his iors and the disabled. I know it from millionaires and billionaires, all be- colloquy with me and I appreciate it my mother’s own life. She worked in cause that would somehow be a tax in- very much. the factories of New Jersey, worked a crease, but we can take it right out of Mr. President, I yield the floor. lifetime to help build family and com- the pockets of middle-class and poor The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- munity. She had a terrible disease, Alz- families by virtue of the services we ator from South Dakota. heimer’s, and she would not have lived deny them—so they will not have the Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. with the dignity she deserved in the money to be able to produce or President, I suggest the absence of a twilight of her life but for what my sis- scrounge or keep what little they have quorum. ter and I were able to do for her and been able to acquire—and say that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Medicare as her baseline of retirement somehow is not a tax increase. clerk will call the roll. security. That is what I call poor. I hear about entitlements all the The legislative clerk proceeded to I call poor, young children who, time. I have a new sense of what my call the roll. under Medicaid, are getting money for Republican colleagues mean by entitle- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- specific health care that through no ments. The oil companies are entitled ator from New Jersey. fault of their own they desperately to their $21 billion. Those are just two Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I ask need in order to have the quality of provisions. I could come up with a unanimous consent that the order for life—to even be able to breathe, chil- whole bunch of others for which they the quorum call be rescinded. dren with respiratory ailments—so get tax breaks. The oil companies are The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without they can fulfill their God-given poten- entitled. The ethanol producers, they objection, it is so ordered. tial in school. That is poor. are entitled. The large agribusinesses Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I But oil companies that are going to in the country, they are entitled. But came to the floor. I heard an inter- make $144 billion in profits, they are families who struggle every day to esting colloquy going on between my poor? Give me a break. I know we belit- make ends meet? No, they are not enti- colleagues, my friend from Utah and tle the fact that it is only $21 billion tled. We have to cut their entitle- my friend from Alabama, and I saw that we would put directly to deficit ments. that my name was invoked, so I reduction, but if we start putting in Something is wrong with that equa- thought I would come to the floor and those $21 billion and then put in the tion. A nation, at the end of the day, in maybe elucidate for them and set the billions in ethanol subsidies and then its budget, talks about its values as a record a little bit straight. the horse racing industry and the cor- country. We all have a budget. We may No. 1 is I am no longer the chairman porate jets and we start adding it all not think about it as a budget in our of the Democratic Senatorial Cam- up, maybe if, instead of working-class personal lives, but it is income, how- paign Committee, so my focus in end- and middle-class working families ever we derive it, through gainful em- ing the tax breaks that the big five oil whom our Republican colleagues in the ployment, the job we have, maybe companies in this country get to the Congress seem to want to put all the some investments we make, maybe tune of $21 billion that the taxpayers of emphasis on, if we talked about the some interests we get from our savings. this country give in essence to big five wealthiest people in the country and That is our revenue. Then there are our oil companies that will make $144 bil- said to them: We need you to help the expenditures. The house we keep for lion in profits this year I simply think country get out of this difficult time, our family, the insurance we provide don’t need it in order to be able to they, I think, would be incredibly pa- for their health care, the education, achieve what the marketplace has al- triotic. the tuition we pay for the education we lowed them to do. And I am happy for I have talked to a lot of wealthy peo- want them to achieve, the church or them. I am happy for all their stock- ple who told me if it is to help the synagogue we tithe to, the charitable holders and shareholders and everyone country and if we are going to get our contribution we make to an organiza- else, but they don’t need $21 billion of house in order, I am willing to help the tion that we believe is worthy of the

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I cannot understand, in that I would like to quickly walk through The President and the Treasury Sec- expression of collective values, how it the three elements of it—the cuts, the retary have been extremely alarmed is that the very wealthy, that the very caps, and the balance. They are really about the prospect that we might not influential, that Big Oil is entitled but all different pieces designed to achieve raise the debt limit on August 2. To working-class families and the poorest one goal, which is to put our Federal that very point, the Treasury Sec- among us are not entitled to realize budget on a path to balance. retary said—and I quote from a May 13 their hopes, dreams, and aspirations in The cut refers to cuts in spending in letter he sent to Members of Congress: the greatest country on the face of the this next fiscal year, which begins This would be an unprecedented event in Earth. soon. It begins on October 1. The cut is American history. Anyhow, I wanted to come, since I 3 percent from this year’s spending He is referring to a failure to raise heard my name invoked before. I think level—3 percent. So under the House- the debt limit. the facts were not quite up to par. passed plan, next year we would spend A default would inflict catastrophic, far- There is, obviously, a different view. 97 percent of everything we are spend- reaching damage on our Nation’s economy, Having had the opportunity to set ing this year, but we would cut 3 per- significantly reducing growth, and increas- ing unemployment. the record straight, I yield the floor. cent. Now, anybody who has run a busi- I suggest the absence of a quorum. ness, anybody who has run a household President Obama had a similar mes- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. knows that if you have to, you can cut sage of great alarm, again referring to a scenario in which we did not raise the CARDIN). The clerk will call the roll. 3 percent from any big budget. I guar- debt limit by August 2. He said: The assistant bill clerk proceeded to antee you, from the enormously bloat- call the roll. ed and oversized $3.7 trillion U.S. Gov- If investors around the world thought that the full faith and credit of the United States Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. President, I ask ernment budget, 3 percent is not much, were not being backed up, if they thought unanimous consent that the order for but that is the cut. That is the first that we might renege on our IOUs, it could the quorum call be rescinded. part. That is the level of spending for unravel the entire financial system . . . We The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. next year—about 3 percent or $111 bil- could have a worse recession than we already MERKLEY). Without objection, it is so lion. had, a worse financial crisis than we already ordered. The next part is the caps. These are had. f the statutory limits as to how much So this is how serious the President the Federal Government would be per- and the Treasury Secretary say their HOUSE ACTION mitted to spend in each of the subse- concern is that we raise the debt limit. Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. President, I want- quent years for the next 10 years. These Well, the House just did it. The House ed to take this occasion to acknowl- levels have spending growth every said: Mr. President, we hereby vote— edge a very important event that oc- year. Some suggest these are Draco- and they did vote—to raise the debt curred last night. It occurred in the nian, savage cuts in spending. Actu- limit by $2.4 trillion, the full amount other body, where we had a vote for the ally, it is increases, but it is increases the President asked for. They have said first time since we have been delib- in spending at a slower rate than we this is the only condition: You, Mr. erating and debating and wrestling have had in the past and certainly President, need to join us in putting with this challenge of what to do with slower than what others have pro- our budget on a path to balance, taking our debt limit and the fact we have posed—what the President’s budget care of this fiscal crisis, and giving us reached that debt limit. We have had a proposed and what the Congressional a sustainable fiscal footing so we can vote by one of the two bodies that have Budget Office is expecting. Therein lies have strong economic growth. So the question today before us is, a say in this matter on this very issue, savings. Therein lies the opportunity Will the President join us? Will the and the House voted yesterday by a to put us on a path to a balanced budg- President embrace this? The President, significant margin, with a bipartisan et because I think we all acknowledge as I have just quoted, has indicated vote—although it was mostly one- that, unfortunately, we are not going sided, there were Members of both par- great alarm at the prospect of not get- to be able to achieve a balanced budget ting the debt limit increase he has ties—in favor of raising the debt limit. overnight. Can’t do it. We have dug too The House voted to raise the debt asked for. The House has just said: deep a hole. So we need a little time to Here it is. limit, in fact, by the full amount the get there. The spending caps provide Actually, I think, if not every Repub- President requested. The House voted that discipline as we move in that di- lican Senator, a big majority of Repub- to raise the debt limit by $2.4 trillion, rection. lican Senators will support what the which would completely eliminate this The final piece is a balanced budget House has done. I hope there will be problem, this struggle we have had amendment to the Constitution, which many Democrats who will support this over this looming deadline we have is something most Americans have as well because none of us wants to been given. strongly supported for a long time. If test the proposition of what happens if However, the vote came with one we achieve that, frankly, we would we don’t raise the debt limit. condition. It came with the condition never have to worry about raising the So the opportunity is here now. For that the President join Congress in debt limit anymore because we the first time, we have a bill that has putting our Federal Government on a wouldn’t run a deficit. We would be for- been passed in one of these two bodies path to a balanced budget. That is the bidden. Without a deficit, you don’t that would do exactly what the Presi- requirement. That is the contingency. need to issue a new debt, so the debt dent has asked for, with just this one The way the House bill achieves that is would never rise, and this problem condition. by establishing three parts: The first is would be permanently resolved, but Let me comment for a moment on cuts in spending, the second part is much more important, we would have one of the reasons I think it is so im- caps on spending, and the third is a our Federal Government on a sustain- portant that the President join us in balanced budget amendment to the able, strong, viable fiscal path, and putting our budget on a path to bal- Constitution. The colloquial name this that would create the opportunity for ance. We have heard from various rat- approach has been given is the ‘‘cut, strong economic growth. ing agencies that several of them are cap, and balance’’ approach. I am convinced that part of the rea- considering downgrading the credit This is a big deal because until last son we are having such a weak econ- standing of the United States. This is night, among the three parties to this omy and such poor job growth is be- an appalling thought. debate—the House of Representatives, cause of the uncertainty we have cre- I was involved in the bond market in the Senate, and the President—nobody ated not so much over whether we are my first career when I got out of col- had previously laid out a case that going to raise the debt limit on August lege, and the United States stood above

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:44 May 05, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\JULY\S20JY1.REC S20JY1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S4700 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 20, 2011 ratings. We didn’t talk about having a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the BRAC process must be honored for AAA rating because we were above objection, it is so ordered. the best use of this land in the commu- even that. Our rating was so superior f nity. to anyone else’s, the rating system MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND didn’t even really apply to the United f States. Well, now, not only does it VETERANS AFFAIRS AND RE- LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- apply, but the danger is that we won’t MORNING BUSINESS even qualify for the top rating. TIONS ACT, 2012—Continued Do you know what it is that would Mr. MERKLEY. Madam President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- cause them to downgrade the debt of rise to address amendment No. 570, of- ator from South Dakota. the United States? It is not a failure to fered by Senator WYDEN, regarding clo- Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. raise the debt limit by August 2; it is sure of the Umatilla Chemical Depot. Madam President, I ask unanimous the failure to address this fiscal imbal- It is an amendment on which I am consent to return to morning business. ance, these massive, unsustainable proud to partner with him. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without deficits. That is what they have told us This is a very important issue to my objection, it is so ordered. has to be corrected or else the down- home State of Oregon. We have a situa- grade follows, and a downgrade will be tion where 20 years of planning have f enormously problematic because it has gone forward to arrange for the final all kinds of knock-on effects. transition of this chemical depot based THE RYAN PLAN So we have heard about a lot of dif- on the recommendations of the Base ferent ideas that have been floated, and Closure and Realignment Commission. Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. I congratulate and commend everybody Indeed, the BRAC Commission, as it is Madam President, I quote former who has been involved in putting in a known, noted: Reagan Economic Adviser Bartlett on lot of effort. I don’t agree with every- On completion of the chemical demili- the House Republican plan. thing that everybody has talked about tarization mission in accordance with treaty Distributionally, the Ryan plan is a mon- doing, but I think we have seen people obligations, close Umatilla Chemical Depot, strosity. The rich would receive huge tax from both parties make a good-faith ef- Oregon. cuts while the social safety net would be fort to try to solve this problem one This was language that was specifi- shredded to pay for them. Even as an open- ing bid to begin budget negotiations with the way or another. But the fact is there is cally done to recognize that the chem- only one proposal on the table that has Democrats, the Ryan plan cannot be taken ical depot had to complete its work dis- seriously. It is less of a wish list than a fairy passed either body, and there is only mantling the chemical weapons stored tale, utterly disconnected from the real one proposal that actually solves our there according to the Chemical Weap- world, backed up by make-believe numbers long-term fiscal challenge in the law ons Convention Treaty. That treaty and unreasonable assumptions. Ryan’s plan that has already passed—the bill that had a deadline of April 29, 2012, and isn’t even an act of courage. It is just pan- has already been passed. thus it wasn’t clear that the work dering to the Tea Party. A real act of cour- So my question now is, Will the would be done within the 6 years out- age would have been for him to admit, as all serious budget analysts know, that revenues President join us and put our govern- lined for most of the BRAC’s work. So ment on a path to a balanced budget? will have to rise well above 19 percent of they changed the language from ‘‘close GDP to stabilize the debt. We don’t expect to get there overnight. the Umatilla Chemical Depot’’ to ‘‘on Former Reagan administration eco- By the way, the various levels of cuts completion of the chemical demili- nomic adviser Bruce Bartlett from and spending and the exact terms of tarization mission in accordance with Capital Gains and Games Blog, ‘‘Imbal- the balanced budget amendment natu- treaty obligations.’’ rally would be subject to discussion. So since this has been a discussion anced Budget.’’ But will the President join us in this for so long, with the community work- I would clarify the impact of the bal- effort to restore fiscal sanity and give ing so hard with so many stakeholders anced budget proposal. He has called it us the basis for strong economic in order to put the plans together to sheer idiocy. That comes from the growth? That is the question, and that transition this base to a productive ci- former Reagan economic adviser. is the opportunity for the President. vilian role, it came as a complete Now, I know the President has been shock recently when the community f dismissive of the idea of balancing our was notified by the Army that, despite budget, but I certainly hope he is not the specific language that accommo- MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND so opposed to balancing our budget dated the treaty deadline of April 2012, VETERANS AFFAIRS AND RE- that he would reject the debt limit in- they were going to rule that the trans- LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- crease that he has said we desperately fer under the BRAC legislation could TIONS ACT, 2012—Continued need. There is an opportunity here to not be completed because it was an ex- solve two problems at once—to solve AMENDMENT NO. 575 ception—even an exception written this problem over the looming date of Ms. AYOTTE. Madam President, I into the law—to the initial 6 years. August 2 by which he has said we abso- ask unanimous consent to set aside the It was quite a shock because a local lutely must raise the debt limit, but pending amendment and call up my reuse authority has been formed and the more important opportunity is to amendment No. 575, which is at the has been working hard with representa- put our house in fiscal order. desk. tives from all local stakeholders to The House took a very important The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there make sure this base is transferred in a step in that direction. The Senate will objection? way that creates the best possible have a vote later this week. I hope my Without objection, it is so ordered. colleagues in the Senate will embrace economy and best use of this land. It has been a complicated task. It has The clerk will report. this opportunity and the President will The assistant bill clerk read as fol- join us and will put our Federal Gov- been an earnest effort. This is not the time for the Army to lows: ernment on a path to balance. The Senator from New Hampshire [Ms. With that, I yield the floor. change the rules, digging up a clause and misapplying that clause, ignoring AYOTTE] proposes an amendment numbered f the exception written into the law, and 575. CONCLUSION OF MORNING claiming that this work done over all The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- BUSINESS this time doesn’t matter. ator from Arizona. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. That is why I am so delighted to join Mr. MCCAIN. I ask unanimous con- HAGAN). Morning business is closed. with Senator WYDEN in putting a clari- sent that further reading of the amend- The Senator from Oregon. fication into statute that says, yes, ment be dispensed with. Mr. MERKLEY. Madam President, I what the original legislation said with The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ask unanimous consent to speak as in an April 2012 deadline recognizing our objection, it is so ordered. morning business for 5 minutes. treaty obligations must be honored and The amendment is as follows:

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They sent me a statement prosthetics are made available to injured our country and continue to do in and I will close with this. members of the Armed Forces and veterans fighting on our behalf. They are heroes, DOD schools, especially at U.S. installa- in a timely manner) and they deserve to not have to wait tions overseas, are a community focal point On page 112, between lines 2 and 3, insert and wade through government bureauc- and a key element in the support network the following: racy. for our military families stressed by a dec- SEC. 230. (a) Not later than 90 days after The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ade of war. Poorly repaired or out-of-date the date of the enactment of this Act, the buildings can also create the perception Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordina- ator from California. among military families that their chil- tion with the Defense Advanced Research AMENDMENT NO. 577 dren’s education is not a priority for our Na- Projects Agency (DARPA), shall submit to Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, I ask tion. the Committee on Appropriations, the Com- unanimous consent to set aside any I urge support for this bipartisan mittee on Veterans’ Affairs, and the Com- pending amendments and call up amendment, and I would yield the mittee on Armed Services of the Senate and amendment No. 577. floor. the Committee on Appropriations, the Com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there mittee on Veterans’ Affairs, and the Com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- mittee on Armed Services of the House of objection? jority leader. Representatives a report, in writing, on the Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask plans of the Secretary to make available to The clerk will report. unanimous consent that the Johnson- injured members of the Armed Forces and The assistant bill clerk read as fol- Kirk amendment No. 556 be modified veterans the next generation of advanced lows: further with the changes that are at prosthetics. The Senator from California [Mrs. BOXER] the desk; that Senator WARNER be (b) The report required by subsection (a) proposes an amendment numbered 577. shall include the following: added as a cosponsor to the Johnson- (1) Details of the strategic plan and time- Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, I ask Kirk amendment; that the pending table of the Secretary to make available to unanimous consent that the amend- amendments be set aside and two injured members of the Armed Forces and ment be considered as read. amendments from Senator HUTCHISON veterans the next generation of advanced The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without be called up, No. 562 and No. 563 en prosthetics objection, it is so ordered. bloc, and following the reporting of the (2) A description of the challenges, both The amendment is as follows: Hutchison amendments, the following technical and administrative, that could At the appropriate place, add the fol- pending amendments be agreed to: delay injured members of the Armed Forces lowing: and veterans access to prosthetics described Johnson-Kirk No. 556, as further modi- SEC. ll No later than 90 days after enact- fied; Wyden No. 570; Hutchison, No. 562; in paragraph (1). ment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense (3) The plans of the Secretary to address shall report to the Committees on Appro- and Hutchison No. 563; further, the these challenges described under paragraph priations of the Senate and the House of pending McCain amendment No. 553 be (2). Representatives on the status and improve- withdrawn; that no other amendments, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ment plan for all DODEA schools with an motions or points of order be in order ator from New Hampshire. overall condition rating of Q3 (poor) or Q4 other than motions to table or budget Ms. AYOTTE. Madam President, I (failing) as identified in the October 2009 Re- points of order and the applicable mo- have offered an amendment to H.R. port to Congress on Department of Defense tions to waive; that at 4:45 p.m., the 2055. It seeks to help to make sure our Education Activity’s Military Construction Senate proceed to a vote in relation to Program. wounded warriors get the benefits of the following amendments in the order next-generation advanced prosthetics The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- listed below: Ayotte amendment No. in a timely fashion. ator from California. 575, Boxer amendment No. 577, and This amendment would require the Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, the Coburn amendment No. 564; that upon Secretary of Veterans Affairs to sub- Department of Defense runs schools disposition of the Coburn amendment, mit to Congress a report within 90 that serve over 86,000 children across the substitute amendment, as amend- days, identifying the bureaucratic hur- America, Europe, and in the Pacific re- ed, be agreed to; the bill be read a third dles and redtape we need to cut gion. That is why I was able to get to- time and the Senate proceed to a vote through to make sure the research that gether with Senator GRAHAM and Sen- on passage of the bill, as amended; and is being done and the next-generation ator INHOFE to work on a way we could the motions to reconsider be made and advanced prosthetics that are being de- get those schools fixed because they laid upon the table; finally, that upon veloped to help our wounded warriors are crumbling. Since a picture is worth passage, the Senate insist on its will get to them as quickly as possible. a thousand words, I will show this pic- amendment, request a conference with We have invested substantial tax- ture from one of the schools. the House on the disagreeing votes of We can see the tiles on the roof payer dollars, including through the the two Houses, and the Chair be au- crumbling. We have had that in our Defense Advanced Research Project thorized to appoint conferees on the public schools, before we woke up. Lit- Agency, or DARPA, in developing this part of the Senate, with a ratio of 9 to erally, these tiles fall down, and it is great technology in advanced next-gen- 8. eration prosthetics. just by the grace of God that a child or The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Last week, I had the chance to go to a teacher doesn’t get hit and very hurt. objection? Walter Reed Hospital and meet with Clearly, we need to do something about Mr. REID. I would ask that my re- some of our wounded warriors. They it. quest be modified to allow 2 minutes of are absolutely amazing Americans, and What I would like to say is, we start- debate, equally divided, between the what they have done for our country is ed off with an amendment that actu- votes. incredible. We can never repay the sac- ally required the DOD to fix these The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there rifices they have made. But the last schools. Now we are asking for a report objection? thing they should have to put up with that they do it because we have to Without objection, it is so ordered. is waiting for years of delay through avoid some parliamentary procedure AMENDMENT NO. 556, AS FURTHER MODIFIED the FDA or other government agencies problems of legislating on approps. So The amendment (No. 556), as further to make sure they can get the very we believe we have done this. modified, is as follows: best technology available for next-gen- I think everyone should be read last On page 114 between lines 18 and 19, insert eration advanced prosthetics. That is month’s Newsweek. They published an the following: why I offer this amendment. investigation by the Standard for Pub- SEC. 301. Not later than 90 days after enact- I hope this amendment will be passed lic Integrity, which documented the ment of this Act, the Executive Director of to make sure we can cut through the conditions of DOD-run schools with se- Arlington National Cemetery shall provide a

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Without has to be some rationality associated nology system, including electronic burial objection, it is so ordered. with it. I was a great admirer of the records. The report should also include a de- Mr. MCCAIN. Madam President, I Honorable Tony Principi, who was the scription of the steps taken by the Executive think it is important for us to under- former Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Director in 2011 to implement information stand what this amendment is about. Again, I want to quote from his state- technology and management systems im- It does not affect the decisions re- ment: provements, and identify any remaining in- garding disability as a result of Agent If the American people lose faith in the in- formation technology and systems infra- Orange that have already been decided structure needs of Arlington National Ceme- tegrity of our disability benefit system, vet- tery. under the guidelines that were ex- erans and their families will be the ones who tended by the Secretary of Veterans suffer. The surest way for that to happen is AMENDMENTS NOS. 562 AND 563 Affairs. This is a prospective amend- for the public to be convinced that presump- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ment. So any allegation that this tive service connection decisions are based clerk will report the Hutchison amend- somehow affects previous awarding of on anything other than sound scientific ad- ments. vice. disability payments is not correct. It is The assistant bill clerk read as fol- a prospective amendment for cases These presumptions, as they pres- lows: that will be decided in the future. ently exist, are not based on sound sci- The Senator from Texas [Mrs. HUTCHISON] The issue of disability is always one entific advice. With some I am sure proposes amendments numbered 562 and 563. that is very difficult because we start this amendment is not popular, but I The amendments are as follows: on the basis that concerns men and thank my colleague from Oklahoma for AMENDMENT NO. 562 women who have served honorably in bringing it to the attention of this (Purpose: To restrict the use of funds for a the military. Obviously, the predi- body. permanent United States Africa Command lection is, appropriately, to grant dis- Mr. COBURN. Madam President, I headquarters outside of the United States) abilities where those claims are made. thank the Senator from Arizona. We On page 84, between lines 5 and 6, insert But we now have a situation where want to make sure any veteran who the following: somewhere around $40 billion, $41 bil- has a positive causation factor from SEC. 127. None of the funds appropriated or lion, simply over the issue of heart dis- any aspect that would lead to any dis- otherwise made available by this title may ease, can be awarded without what ap- ability, that we meet that need. That be obligated or expended for a permanent pears to be a direct connection to is not what this is about. United States Africa Command headquarters This has been looked at two times by outside of the United States until the Sec- Agent Orange. retary of Defense provides the congressional There were many of our men and the Institute of Medicine. The first defense committees an analysis of all mili- women who were serving in the conflict time there was no study—none of the tary construction costs associated with es- in Vietnam who were exposed to Agent studies they cited showed even positive tablishing a permanent location overseas Orange, but there were many more who association. The last time we had two versus in the United States. were not. I don’t think one can make a that showed some positive association AMENDMENT NO. 563 case that someone who was stationed but absolutely no causation. There is a (Purpose: To limit the availability of funds on a ship in the Gulf of Tonkin and was big difference in science. Something for military construction projects at many miles from any Agent Orange, can be associated with something and Grafenwohr and Baumholder, Germany, that one could make a plausible case doesn’t mean it causes it. On that pending a report on the brigade combat that Agent Orange was the cause of basis, the Secretary committed this team scheduled to be withdrawn from Ger- this disability. country to make payments to people many in 2015) What this amendment tries to do is for disabilities that are not associated On page 84, between lines 5 and 6, insert give a realistic set of parameters for with their service. The point is, in a the following: the awarding of disability payment for limited budget going forward, if we are SEC. 127. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this title may those who actually were exposed, and paying for disabilities that are not as- be obligated or expended on a military con- not only exposed but also that there is sociated with service, that means we struction project at Grafenwohr, Germany, a direct connection between the expo- are going to have less money available or Baumholder, Germany, until the Sec- sure to herbicides and the outcome. for those veterans who do have a dis- retary of the Army submits to Congress, in There are many needs amongst our ability. writing, a report on installations and prop- veterans. They are there every single We have heard, No. 1, this will re- erties in Germany that the Army intends to day. The purpose of this amendment is verse all that has come before. It will return to the host nation, including— not. It is prospective only. It will not (1) intended timelines for closures along to make sure there is a legitimate need with the list of military construction for compensation for those who were change the presumption that if some- projects required at other installations to fa- exposed to Agent Orange and a direct one was in or above Vietnam they have cilitate the downsizing and consolidation of connection between that exposure and the presumption of being exposed to Army forces in Germany; certain disabilities, particularly heart Agent Orange. That will not change at (2) an identification of the brigade combat disease, Parkinson’s disease, Hodg- all. The previous scientific diseases team that will be withdrawn from Germany; kin’s, et cetera. What we are trying to that were based on causation will not and do is make sure those who were actu- be eliminated at all. But, in fact, those (3) an estimate of costs (including oper- that are not associated with causality ation and maintenance costs and military ally exposed, and there is a direct con- construction costs) to be incurred during fis- nection, are rewarded, and adequately will be eliminated. cal years 2012 through 2015 in connection so, but at the same time not have a sit- Will they be eliminated in the fu- with keeping the brigade identified in Ger- uation where it is an open-ended ex- ture? If the science at some point in many through September 30, 2015 versus sta- penditure of taxpayers’ dollars. time shows us that there is a causal re- tioning a similar brigade in the United The Veterans’ Disability Benefits lationship between that exposure and States. Commission endorsed the need for es- disease, then we can do something The PRESIDING OFFICER. Amend- tablishing a new framework for pre- about it. But now we are throwing ment No. 556, as further modified, and sumptions with more transparent proc- money at disabilities that are not asso- amendments Nos. 570, 562, and 563 are esses but failed to take the full step of ciated and not caused by veterans’ ex- agreed to. embracing causality in decision- posure to this herbicide. Amendment No. 553 is withdrawn. making. This amendment will achieve I ask, given where we are in this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that goal identified by the Institute of country and the fact that we are going ator from Arizona. Medicine to ensure that scientifically to have a tough time funding veterans

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No later than 90 days after enact- recommended giving these veterans the ment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense veteran’s exposure to Agent Orange so shall report to the Congressional Defense benefit of the doubt, and we have the that we have that dollar to pay for Committees of the Senate and the House of Secretary of Veterans Affairs who has those who truly were exposed and truly Representatives on the status and improve- decided we need to move forward to have a disability. ment plan for all DODEA schools with an provide compensation. I yield back to the Senator from Ari- overall condition rating of Q3 (poor) or Q4 On the other hand, you have an zona. (failing) as identified in the October 2009 Re- amendment today—while it makes a Mr. MCCAIN. I thank the Senator port to Congress on Department of Defense compelling case for saving money, it from Oklahoma. I ask him, I have Education Activity’s Military Construction hasn’t presented any evidence at all Program. heard anecdotally the eligibility for that Agent Orange did not cause the disability under the guidelines as Mrs. BOXER. I suggest the absence of conditions faced by these Vietnam vet- issued by the Secretary of the Army— a quorum. erans coming forward. An amendment and, by the way, we are talking about The PRESIDING OFFICER. The that asks our veterans to wait longer? $40-some billion additional of tax- clerk will call the roll. That is something they have already payers’ money. I think that should be The legislative clerk proceeded to done too much of. They have been the subject of legislative action rather call the roll. waiting and getting sicker. They have than a decision made by the Secretary Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. I ask been dying for 40 years or more. We of Veterans Affairs. unanimous consent that the order for should not ask them to wait longer. Is it not true that, anecdotally, we the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without have heard that people who were in the ator’s time has expired. objection, it is so ordered. Korean war and not the Vietnam war Mrs. MURRAY. I thank the Chair. I Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. I have somehow become eligible? And urge my colleagues to vote to table thank the Chair. people who were on ships in the Gulf of this amendment. And if the Senator Tonkin, not anywhere near Agent Or- AMENDMENT NO. 575 wants to finish his remarks, I will ange, have also been declared eligible? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under move to table when he is finished. Mr. COBURN. They are eligible, and the previous order, the question is on Mr. COBURN. I wish to make one there are some reasons for that. But agreeing to amendment No. 575. point. The Institute of Medicine did The amendment (No. 575) was agreed that is not what this debate is about. not recommend this. As a matter of to. We are not questioning it. We are just fact, their recommendation was that saying on this basis we are not using AMENDMENT NO. 577, AS MODIFIED causality ought to be the only way in science how we have used it in every The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under which we would do this. other aspect of veterans’ disability. the previous order, the question is on I would ask for the yeas and nays on Now we are going beyond science. agreeing to the Boxer amendment No. the amendment. When we look at the total number of 577, as modified. Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, I studies, rarely 3 percent or so show any The amendment (No. 577), as modi- move to table the amendment. I ask for association, and association does not fied, was agreed to. the yeas and nays. imply any causation. So we have the AMENDMENT NO. 564 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Secretary who has made a decision to The PRESIDING OFFICER. There question is on agreeing to the motion. commit this country to $42 billion of will now be 2 minutes of debate equally Is there a sufficient second? additional expenditures not based on divided on the Coburn amendment. There appears to be a sufficient sec- sound science but the fact that he can The Senator from Oklahoma. ond. do that, and that is what I think is Mr. COBURN. This is a commonsense The clerk will call the roll. wrong. If the veterans committee amendment that will secure this for The legislative clerk called the roll. thinks there is the science to do that, veterans and make sure we are not Mr. KYL. The following Senator is they should bring a bill to the floor and paying for disabilities for those who necessarily absent: the Senator from do that. But the science is not there. I are not truly service connected, that Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN). have looked at it. I have read it. It is are not based on science or causation. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. not there. I know it is a tough vote, but in the en- WHITEHOUSE). Are there any other Sen- The Institute of Medicine says it is vironment we face today we ought to ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? not there, and they say disability be using science to positively connect The result was announced—yeas 69, ought to be based on causation, not on causality with any disability we grant. nays 30, as follows: With that, I reserve the remainder of association. [Rollcall Vote No. 114 Leg.] Mr. MCCAIN. Madam President, I my time. yield the floor. Mrs. MURRAY. So my colleagues YEAS—69 Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. know, there is a reason we have made Akaka Hagan Murkowski Ayotte Harkin Murray Madam President, I suggest the ab- this type of compensation like Agent Baucus Heller Nelson (NE) sence of a quorum. Orange presumptive. It is because our Begich Hoeven Nelson (FL) The PRESIDING OFFICER. The military did a miserable job of track- Bennet Inhofe Pryor clerk will call the roll. ing these exposures, and it is because Bingaman Inouye Reed Blumenthal Isakson Reid The legislative clerk proceeded to no veteran will ever be able to go to a Boxer Johanns Roberts call the roll. map and tell you with certainty where Brown (MA) Johnson (SD) Rockefeller Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, I ask they were exposed. No veteran will tell Brown (OH) Kerry Rubio unanimous consent the order for the Burr Klobuchar Sanders you what and how much of this poison Cantwell Kohl Schumer quorum call be rescinded. Agent Orange they inhaled. So we have Cardin Landrieu Shaheen The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to look at the facts with reason and Carper Lautenberg Snowe objection, it is so ordered. compassion, and in this case on the one Casey Leahy Stabenow Collins Levin Tester AMENDMENT NO. 577, AS MODIFIED hand we have the knowledge that we Conrad Lieberman Thune Mrs. BOXER. Madam President, I ask sprayed a known killer throughout the Coons Manchin Udall (CO) unanimous consent that Boxer amend- area where a number of these veterans Durbin McCaskill Udall (NM) Feinstein Menendez Warner ment No. 577 be modified with the were serving. Franken Merkley Webb changes that are already at the desk. We have had thousands of veterans Gillibrand Mikulski Whitehouse The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there who have come forward and believe Grassley Moran Wyden objection? Without objection, it is so their cancers and ailments were caused NAYS—30 ordered. by that exposure. We have studies that Alexander Chambliss Cochran The amendment (No. 577), as modi- show veterans exposed to Agent Orange Barrasso Coats Corker fied, is as follows: are more likely to have heart disease, Blunt Coburn Cornyn

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The motion was agreed to. with prosthetics. Walter Reed Army Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I call Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I rise to Medical Center has done amazing work to the attention of my colleagues two express my support for the fiscal year with providing prosthetics that even amendments that Senator WEBB and I 2012 Military Construction and Vet- help return some servicemembers to have filed to the Military Construction erans Affairs appropriations bill. their pre-injury jobs in the military. and Veterans Affairs, and Related As a nation we are dedicated to tak- Many use their new prosthetics and Agencies Appropriations Act for 2012. ing care of our troops, those same relearn how to not only take care of Each of these amendments relates to troops who deploy into harm’s way re- themselves, but also ski, ride a bike, the Navy’s proposal to build a new nu- gardless of whether we are able to and even fish. Without this funding our clear pier facility to support east coast come to an agreement on our debt ceil- troops and veterans would not have ac- aircraft carriers. With annual recur- ing. cess to the amazing medical advances ring costs, this new project would like- We are also dedicated to upholding which make these activities possible. ly cost just shy of a billion dollars. Another key area of this bill fully At a time when our Nation is in a se- our commitment to our veterans who funds the information technology in- vere fiscal crisis and the Navy cannot have fought past wars and did so be- frastructure at the VA. This will allow pay to maintain the infrastructure it cause they believed in this country and the agency to continue developing and currently owns. As Admiral Mullen has the freedoms we all enjoy today. improving electronic health records, said, the greatest challenge to our na- This bill passed the Appropriations paperless claims systems, and imple- tional security is our mounting debt. Committee unanimously on June 30, menting the seamless integration be- Together, these amendments would and I’m pleased the Senate moved tween the DOD and the VA. save nearly $15 million for an unneces- quickly to bring this measure to the These systems should help address sary Navy military construction floor for debate. the claims backlog—a problem our vet- project at Naval Station Mayport, FL. Our Nation has been at war for al- erans deserve to have addressed. We are awaiting completion of an inde- most a decade. We are involved in three Yes, the VA has expanded eligibility pendent GAO assessment of the stra- wars. In support of our troops on the to include those exposed to Agent Or- tegic risks to our carrier fleet which front lines, we need to make sure they ange, a policy long time coming. Yes, include manmade and natural disas- have the infrastructure they need to there are large numbers of OEF and ters. It would also consider the cost train and the family housing facilities OIF veterans submitting claims, an un- and benefits of what other measures we they deserve. fortunate state of events. can take to mitigate risk. The bill includes $11.1 billion for But not one of these veterans de- This is not a small project, the Navy military construction worldwide to serves to wait for months and years for estimates its homeporting plan will provide for barracks, readiness centers, a response to their disability claim. We cost nearly $600 million, but that cost schools, hospitals and clinics. can do better. And we must do better. could escalate to up to $1 billion during In particular, it provides the entire And for our veterans who have been the eight years ahead. Tack on to that requested amount, $1.2 billion, for re- severely injured as a result of their more than $20 million in annual main- servist construction projects. service and now require full-time care, tenance costs currently estimated for Several of these projects from the the VA has already begun accepting ap- an additional homeport and we are President’s budget are in Illinois, to- plications for the Caregivers Program. signing the taxpayer up for a big bill, taling some $146 million. The bill pro- Over 1,100 applications have been re- much of which is not funded. It is in vides for Army Reserve centers in ceived nationwide by the end of last the ‘‘outyears’’ as they say. Homewood and Rockford, IL. It also month. The justification for a new homeport provides for an Army National Guard I am proud to have helped create this is the mitigation of the risk of a ter- Readiness Center in Normal, IL, as well program as part of the Caregiver and rorist attack, accident, or natural dis- as renovations to the Great Lakes Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act aster occurring at the nuclear handling Naval Station. of 2009. facility at the existing carrier home- The bill provides funding for nec- The Caregiver Program helps keep port at Norfolk, VA. essary projects like these all across the the promise our country has made to However, the current Navy plan fails country. our veterans by providing comfortable to take into account the two additional Without them, our Guard and Re- and dignified home care by a family east coast carrier capable facilities at serve would struggle to maintain the member for post-9/11 veterans. Newport News, VA, and the Naval Ship- training and preparations necessary in I have met several of these veterans yard. Each of these facilities maintains a time of war. and their caregivers in Illinois. It has separate nuclear handling sites located The bill also keeps our commitment been a long and winding road, but we many miles apart. If there were dam- to our veterans, some of whose lives are finally going in the right direction age to the existing Naval base, the have changed forever as a result of and supporting those families whose Navy could simply disperse the carriers their service. servicemember was severely injured. to other piers. That is a lot cheaper We are all committed to providing This bill provides 100 percent of the and more efficient than building a new, our veterans with the care, services President’s request, $208 million, for duplicative facility. and facilities they deserve, even in implementation of the Caregivers Pro- Additionally, recent Navy briefings tough budget years. gram, and our veterans and their fami- indicate there is a 50-percent greater As such, the bill provides VA medical lies are depending on the passage of chance of a major hurricane hitting research at $72 million above the budg- this bill. Mayport than Norfolk. Why would we et request for mental health, traumatic Americans are counting on us to pass want to build a new facility at a higher brain injury, spinal cord injury, burns bills and legislate. Our servicemembers risk location? and sensory loss. are counting on us to fund their needs The Navy has also identified un- These are key areas for a cohort of so they can get on with the business of funded priorities totaling $11.8 billion veterans who are surviving in larger keeping us safe. And our veterans are between fiscal year 2008 and fiscal year numbers than previous wars due to im- expecting us to honor our commitment 2012. These priorities are in critical proved medical care. and honor their service by paying for areas including shipbuilding, military To take one example: Our men and the care and services they have so construction, maintenance, and acqui- women on the front lines are increas- rightly earned. sition programs—programs which are

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I appreciate their willingness to Snowe Hutchison Menendez ments, which total tens of billions of postpone debate on some of these Stabenow dollars. Inhofe Merkley issues so as not to bog down this bill. Inouye Mikulski Tester With our serious fiscal reality, it is For example, I know Senators WEBB Isakson Moran Thune much more responsible to focus on tak- and WARNER feel very strongly about Johanns Murkowski Toomey Udall (CO) ing care of the infrastructure we have their amendments regarding the home- Johnson (SD) Murray Johnson (WI) Nelson (NE) Udall (NM) then embarking on buying new infra- porting of a Navy carrier on the east Kerry Nelson (FL) Vitter structure which we cannot afford and coast, and I know the Florida Senators Kirk Paul Warner piles more money onto our national have equally strong feelings on this Klobuchar Portman Webb debt. subject. I understand the Defense au- Kohl Pryor Whitehouse Kyl Reed Wicker The PRESIDING OFFICER. The sub- thorization bill includes a provision Landrieu Reid Wyden stitute amendment, as amended, is mandating a GAO report on this issue, Lautenberg Risch agreed to. and I appreciate the willingness of both NAYS—2 The question is on the engrossment delegations to postpone the debate on Coburn Corker of the amendment and third reading of the carrier issue so we can focus on NOT VOTING—1 the bill. timely passage of this appropriations The amendment was ordered to be bill. Boozman engrossed and the bill to be read a Mr. President, I also thank the sub- The bill (H.R. 2055), as amended, was third time. committee staff who do the heavy lift- passed, as follows: The bill was read the third time. ing in the drafting and managing of the H.R. 2055 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- bill on the Senate floor. Resolved, That the bill from the House of ator from South Dakota. As I have said many times, this is a Representatives (H.R. 2055) entitled ‘‘An Act Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. good bill. It is bipartisan, and it is re- making appropriations for military con- President, I would like to yield to Sen- struction, the Department of Veterans Af- sponsible. I urge all of my colleagues to fairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ator KIRK for any final remarks he may support it. have. ending September 30, 2012, and for other pur- Mr. KIRK. If the Senator would poses.’’, do pass with the following amend- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- yield? ment: ator from Illinois. Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Yes. Strike out all after the enacting clause and Mr. KIRK. Mr. President, I remind Mr. KIRK. I also thank Dave insert: Members, we are now moving to final Schiappa, Laura Dove, and Ashley That the following sums are appropriated, out passage on our first appropriations bill Messick on the Senate floor for guiding of any money in the Treasury not otherwise ap- of this Congress. It has been 2 years propriated, for military construction, the De- this bill through; Chairman INOUYE and partment of Veterans Affairs, and related agen- since the Senate has passed a separate especially his staff director, Charlie freestanding appropriations bill, but cies for the fiscal year ending September 30, Houy; Vice Chairman COCHRAN and his 2012, and for other purposes, namely: this is a bipartisan measure. It is staff director, Bruce Evans. marked to the House budget level, the TITLE I I thank Chairman JOHNSON and espe- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Paul Ryan budget. We made difficult cially Tina Evans, Chad Schulken, decisions cutting 24 separate military MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY Andy Vanlandingham, Dennis For acquisition, construction, installation, construction programs. We denied the Balkham, D’Ann Lettieri, and Patrick Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims a and equipment of temporary or permanent pub- Magnuson who have brought this first lic works, military installations, facilities, and new building. We came in below the appropriations bill of this Congress real property for the Army as currently author- President, about $1.2 billion below the through. ized by law, including personnel in the Army President; $620 million below last year, With that, I yield the floor. Corps of Engineers and other personal services and even $2.6 million below the House- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill necessary for the purposes of this appropriation, and for construction and operation of facilities passed bill. having been read the third time, the This is the bill that takes care of in support of the functions of the Commander in question is, Shall the bill pass? over 22 million veterans and our mili- Chief, $3,066,891,000, to remain available until Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. I ask tary construction needs. I thank Chair- September 30, 2016: Provided, That of this for the yeas and nays on passage of the amount, not to exceed $255,241,000 shall be man JOHNSON for his work as we get bill. available for study, planning, design, architect the Appropriations Committee going The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a and engineer services, and host nation support, again in a bipartisan way. sufficient second? as authorized by law, unless the Secretary of With that, I yield back to the chair- There is a sufficient second. Defense determines that additional obligations man. are necessary for such purposes and notifies the The clerk will call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Mr. KYL. The following Senator is ator from South Dakota. Congress of the determination and the reasons Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. necessarily absent: the Senator from therefor. President, shortly we will be voting on Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN). MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MARINE final passage of the MILCON-VA appro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there CORPS priations bill. I would like to thank any other Senators in the Chamber de- For acquisition, construction, installation, siring to vote? and equipment of temporary or permanent pub- Leaders REID and MCCONNELL and The result was announced—yeas 97, lic works, naval installations, facilities, and real Chairman INOUYE and Vice Chairman nays 2, as follows: property for the Navy and Marine Corps as cur- COCHRAN for their leadership and sup- rently authorized by law, including personnel in port in getting us to this point. [Rollcall Vote No. 115 Leg.] the Naval Facilities Engineering Command and I would especially like to thank my YEAS—97 other personal services necessary for the pur- ranking member, Senator KIRK, for his Akaka Boxer Cochran poses of this appropriation, $2,187,622,000, to re- cooperation and support in crafting Alexander Brown (MA) Collins main available until September 30, 2016: Pro- Ayotte Brown (OH) Conrad vided, That of this amount, not to exceed this bill and steering it through the Barrasso Burr Coons Senate. I am confident we would not be $84,362,000 shall be available for study, plan- Baucus Cantwell Cornyn ning, design, and architect and engineer serv- Begich Cardin Crapo where we are today without his help ices, as authorized by law, unless the Secretary and hard work on this bill. Bennet Carper DeMint Bingaman Casey Durbin of Defense determines that additional obliga- I also thank my colleagues for help- Blumenthal Chambliss Enzi tions are necessary for such purposes and noti- ing us to move this bill forward by re- Blunt Coats Feinstein fies the Committees on Appropriations of both

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For acquisition, construction, installation, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY RESERVE and equipment of temporary or permanent pub- For construction, acquisition, expansion, re- FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, lic works, military installations, facilities, and habilitation, and conversion of facilities for the NAVY AND MARINE CORPS real property for the Air Force as currently au- training and administration of the Army Re- For expenses of family housing for the Navy thorized by law, $1,227,058,000, to remain avail- serve as authorized by chapter 1803 of title 10, and Marine Corps for operation and mainte- able until September 30, 2016: Provided, That of United States Code, and Military Construction nance, including debt payment, leasing, minor this amount, not to exceed $81,913,000 shall be Authorization Acts, $280,549,000, to remain construction, principal and interest charges, available for study, planning, design, and ar- available until September 30, 2016: Provided, and insurance premiums, as authorized by law, chitect and engineer services, as authorized by That of the amount appropriated, not to exceed $367,863,000. $28,924,000 shall be available for study, plan- law, unless the Secretary of Defense determines FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE ning, design, and architect and engineer serv- that additional obligations are necessary for For expenses of family housing for the Air such purposes and notifies the Committees on ices, as authorized by law, unless the Secretary of the Army determines that additional obliga- Force for construction, including acquisition, Appropriations of both Houses of Congress of replacement, addition, expansion, extension, the determination and the reasons therefor. tions are necessary for such purposes and noti- fies the Committees on Appropriations of both and alteration, as authorized by law, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, DEFENSE-WIDE Houses of Congress of the determination and the $84,804,000, to remain available until September (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) reasons therefor. 30, 2016. For acquisition, construction, installation, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY RESERVE FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, and equipment of temporary or permanent pub- For construction, acquisition, expansion, re- AIR FORCE lic works, installations, facilities, and real prop- habilitation, and conversion of facilities for the For expenses of family housing for the Air erty for activities and agencies of the Depart- training and administration of the reserve com- Force for operation and maintenance, including ment of Defense (other than the military depart- ponents of the Navy and Marine Corps as au- debt payment, leasing, minor construction, prin- ments), as currently authorized by law, thorized by chapter 1803 of title 10, United cipal and interest charges, and insurance pre- $3,380,917,000, to remain available until Sep- States Code, and Military Construction Author- miums, as authorized by law, $404,761,000. tember 30, 2016: Provided, That such amounts of ization Acts, $26,299,000, to remain available FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, this appropriation as may be determined by the until September 30, 2016: Provided, That of the DEFENSE-WIDE Secretary of Defense may be transferred to such amount appropriated, not to exceed $2,591,000 For expenses of family housing for the activi- appropriations of the Department of Defense shall be available for study, planning, design, available for military construction or family ties and agencies of the Department of Defense and architect and engineer services, as author- (other than the military departments) for oper- housing as the Secretary may designate, to be ized by law, unless the Secretary of the Navy merged with and to be available for the same ation and maintenance, leasing, and minor con- determines that additional obligations are nec- struction, as authorized by law, $50,723,000. purposes, and for the same time period, as the essary for such purposes and notifies the Com- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FAMILY HOUSING appropriation or fund to which transferred: mittees on Appropriations of both Houses of IMPROVEMENT FUND Provided further, That of the amount appro- Congress of the determination and the reasons priated, not to exceed $439,602,000 shall be avail- therefor. For the Department of Defense Family Hous- able for study, planning, design, and architect ing Improvement Fund, $2,184,000, to remain MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE RESERVE and engineer services, as authorized by law, un- available until expended, for family housing ini- For construction, acquisition, expansion, re- less the Secretary of Defense determines that ad- tiatives undertaken pursuant to section 2883 of habilitation, and conversion of facilities for the ditional obligations are necessary for such pur- title 10, United States Code, providing alter- training and administration of the Air Force Re- poses and notifies the Committees on Appropria- native means of acquiring and improving mili- serve as authorized by chapter 1803 of title 10, tions of both Houses of Congress of the deter- tary family housing and supporting facilities. United States Code, and Military Construction mination and the reasons therefor: Provided HOMEOWNERS ASSISTANCE FUND further, That of the amount appropriated, not- Authorization Acts, $33,620,000, to remain avail- withstanding any other provision of law, able until September 30, 2016: Provided, That of For the Homeowners Assistance Fund estab- $24,118,000 shall be available for payments to the amount appropriated, not to exceed lished by section 1013 of the Demonstration Cit- the North Atlantic Treaty Organization for the $2,200,000 shall be available for study, planning, ies and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966, planning, design, and construction of a new design, and architect and engineer services, as (42 U.S.C. 3374), as amended by section 1001 of North Atlantic Treaty Organization head- authorized by law, unless the Secretary of the division A of the American Recovery and Rein- quarters. Air Force determines that additional obligations vestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–5; 123 Stat. are necessary for such purposes and notifies the 194), $1,284,000, to remain available until ex- MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY NATIONAL Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of pended. GUARD Congress of the determination and the reasons CHEMICAL DEMILITARIZATION CONSTRUCTION, For construction, acquisition, expansion, re- therefor. DEFENSE-WIDE habilitation, and conversion of facilities for the NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION For expenses of construction, not otherwise training and administration of the Army Na- SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM provided for, necessary for the destruction of tional Guard, and contributions therefor, as au- the United States stockpile of lethal chemical thorized by chapter 1803 of title 10, United For the United States share of the cost of the agents and munitions in accordance with sec- States Code, and Military Construction Author- North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security In- tion 1412 of the Department of Defense Author- ization Acts, $773,592,000, to remain available vestment Program for the acquisition and con- ization Act, 1986 (50 U.S.C. 1521), and for the until September 30, 2016: Provided, That of the struction of military facilities and installations destruction of other chemical warfare materials amount appropriated, not to exceed $20,671,000 (including international military headquarters) that are not in the chemical weapon stockpile, shall be available for study, planning, design, and for related expenses for the collective de- as currently authorized by law, $75,312,000, to and architect and engineer services, as author- fense of the North Atlantic Treaty Area as au- remain available until September 30, 2016, which ized by law, unless the Director of the Army Na- thorized by section 2806 of title 10, United States shall be only for the Assembled Chemical Weap- tional Guard determines that additional obliga- Code, and Military Construction Authorization ons Alternatives program. tions are necessary for such purposes and noti- Acts, $272,611,000, to remain available until ex- fies the Committees on Appropriations of both pended. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE Houses of Congress of the determination and the FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, ARMY ACCOUNT 1990 reasons therefor. For expenses of family housing for the Army For deposit into the Department of Defense MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR NATIONAL GUARD for construction, including acquisition, replace- Base Closure Account 1990, established by sec- ment, addition, expansion, extension, and alter- tion 2906(a)(1) of the Defense Base Closure and For construction, acquisition, expansion, re- ation, as authorized by law, $186,897,000, to re- Realignment Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. 2687 note), habilitation, and conversion of facilities for the main available until September 30, 2016. $323,543,000, to remain available until expended. training and administration of the Air National FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, Guard, and contributions therefor, as author- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE ARMY ized by chapter 1803 of title 10, United States ACCOUNT 2005 Code, and Military Construction Authorization For expenses of family housing for the Army For deposit into the Department of Defense Acts, $116,246,000, to remain available until Sep- for operation and maintenance, including debt Base Closure Account 2005, established by sec- tember 30, 2016: Provided, That of the amount payment, leasing, minor construction, principal tion 2906A(a)(1) of the Defense Base Closure appropriated, not to exceed $9,000,000 shall be and interest charges, and insurance premiums, and Realignment Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. 2687 available for study, planning, design, and ar- as authorized by law, $494,858,000. note), $258,776,000, to remain available until ex- chitect and engineer services, as authorized by FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND pended: Provided, That the Department of De- law, unless the Director of the Air National MARINE CORPS fense shall notify the Committees on Appropria- Guard determines that additional obligations For expenses of family housing for the Navy tions of both Houses of Congress 14 days prior to are necessary for such purposes and notifies the and Marine Corps for construction, including obligating an amount for a construction project

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that exceeds or reduces the amount identified SEC. 112. None of the funds made available in as amounts appropriated directly to the Fund; for that project in the most recently submitted this title for military construction in the United or budget request for this account by 20 percent or States territories and possessions in the Pacific (2) the Department of Defense Military Unac- $2,000,000, whichever is less: Provided further, and on Kwajalein Atoll, or in countries bor- companied Housing Improvement Fund from That the previous proviso shall not apply to dering the Arabian Sea, may be used to award amounts appropriated for construction of mili- projects costing less than $5,000,000, except for any contract estimated by the Government to ex- tary unaccompanied housing in ‘‘Military Con- those projects not previously identified in any ceed $1,000,000 to a foreign contractor: Provided, struction’’ accounts, to be merged with and to budget submission for this account and exceed- That this section shall not be applicable to con- be available for the same purposes and for the ing the minor construction threshold under sec- tract awards for which the lowest responsive same period of time as amounts appropriated di- tion 2805 of title 10, United States Code. and responsible bid of a United States con- rectly to the Fund: Provided, That appropria- tions made available to the Funds shall be ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS tractor exceeds the lowest responsive and re- available to cover the costs, as defined in section SEC. 101. None of the funds made available in sponsible bid of a foreign contractor by greater than 20 percent: Provided further, That this sec- 502(5) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, this title shall be expended for payments under of direct loans or loan guarantees issued by the a cost-plus-a-fixed-fee contract for construction, tion shall not apply to contract awards for mili- tary construction on Kwajalein Atoll for which Department of Defense pursuant to the provi- where cost estimates exceed $25,000, to be per- sions of subchapter IV of chapter 169 of title 10, formed within the United States, except Alaska, the lowest responsive and responsible bid is sub- mitted by a Marshallese contractor. United States Code, pertaining to alternative without the specific approval in writing of the means of acquiring and improving military fam- Secretary of Defense setting forth the reasons SEC. 113. The Secretary of Defense is to inform the appropriate committees of both Houses of ily housing, military unaccompanied housing, therefor. and supporting facilities. EC. 102. Funds made available in this title for Congress, including the Committees on Appro- S SEC. 120. (a) Not later than 60 days before construction shall be available for hire of pas- priations, of the plans and scope of any pro- posed military exercise involving United States issuing any solicitation for a contract with the senger motor vehicles. private sector for military family housing the SEC. 103. Funds made available in this title for personnel 30 days prior to its occurring, if Secretary of the military department concerned construction may be used for advances to the amounts expended for construction, either tem- shall submit to the Committees on Appropria- Federal Highway Administration, Department porary or permanent, are anticipated to exceed tions of both Houses of Congress the notice de- of Transportation, for the construction of access $100,000. SEC. 114. Not more than 20 percent of the scribed in subsection (b). roads as authorized by section 210 of title 23, (b)(1) A notice referred to in subsection (a) is United States Code, when projects authorized funds made available in this title which are lim- ited for obligation during the current fiscal year a notice of any guarantee (including the making therein are certified as important to the na- of mortgage or rental payments) proposed to be tional defense by the Secretary of Defense. shall be obligated during the last 2 months of the fiscal year. made by the Secretary to the private party SEC. 104. None of the funds made available in under the contract involved in the event of— this title may be used to begin construction of SEC. 115. Funds appropriated to the Depart- ment of Defense for construction in prior years (A) the closure or realignment of the installa- new bases in the United States for which spe- tion for which housing is provided under the cific appropriations have not been made. shall be available for construction authorized for each such military department by the au- contract; SEC. 105. None of the funds made available in (B) a reduction in force of units stationed at thorizations enacted into law during the current this title shall be used for purchase of land or such installation; or land easements in excess of 100 percent of the session of Congress. (C) the extended deployment overseas of units SEC. 116. For military construction or family value as determined by the Army Corps of Engi- stationed at such installation. neers or the Naval Facilities Engineering Com- housing projects that are being completed with (2) Each notice under this subsection shall mand, except: funds otherwise expired or lapsed for obligation, specify the nature of the guarantee involved (1) where there is a determination of value by expired or lapsed funds may be used to pay the and assess the extent and likelihood, if any, of a Federal court; cost of associated supervision, inspection, over- the liability of the Federal Government with re- (2) purchases negotiated by the Attorney Gen- head, engineering and design on those projects spect to the guarantee. and on subsequent claims, if any. eral or the designee of the Attorney General; (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) (3) where the estimated value is less than SEC. 117. Notwithstanding any other provision $25,000; or of law, any funds made available to a military SEC. 121. In addition to any other transfer au- (4) as otherwise determined by the Secretary department or defense agency for the construc- thority available to the Department of Defense, of Defense to be in the public interest. tion of military projects may be obligated for a amounts may be transferred from the accounts SEC. 106. None of the funds made available in military construction project or contract, or for established by sections 2906(a)(1) and this title shall be used to: any portion of such a project or contract, at any 2906A(a)(1) of the Defense Base Closure and Re- (1) acquire land; time before the end of the fourth fiscal year alignment Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. 2687 note), to (2) provide for site preparation; or after the fiscal year for which funds for such the fund established by section 1013(d) of the (3) install utilities for any family housing, ex- project were made available, if the funds obli- Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Develop- cept housing for which funds have been made gated for such project: ment Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 3374) to pay for ex- available in annual Acts making appropriations (1) are obligated from funds available for mili- penses associated with the Homeowners Assist- for military construction. tary construction projects; and ance Program incurred under 42 U.S.C. SEC. 107. None of the funds made available in (2) do not exceed the amount appropriated for 3374(a)(1)(A). Any amounts transferred shall be this title for minor construction may be used to such project, plus any amount by which the cost merged with and be available for the same pur- transfer or relocate any activity from one base of such project is increased pursuant to law. poses and for the same time period as the fund or installation to another, without prior notifi- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) to which transferred. cation to the Committees on Appropriations of SEC. 122. Notwithstanding any other provision SEC. 118. In addition to any other transfer au- of law, funds made available in this title for op- both Houses of Congress. thority available to the Department of Defense, SEC. 108. None of the funds made available in eration and maintenance of family housing proceeds deposited to the Department of Defense this title may be used for the procurement of shall be the exclusive source of funds for repair Base Closure Account established by section steel for any construction project or activity for and maintenance of all family housing units, in- 207(a)(1) of the Defense Authorization Amend- which American steel producers, fabricators, cluding general or flag officer quarters: Pro- ments and Base Closure and Realignment Act and manufacturers have been denied the oppor- vided, That not more than $35,000 per unit may (10 U.S.C. 2687 note) pursuant to section tunity to compete for such steel procurement. be spent annually for the maintenance and re- 207(a)(2)(C) of such Act, may be transferred to SEC. 109. None of the funds available to the pair of any general or flag officer quarters with- Department of Defense for military construction the account established by section 2906(a)(1) of out 30 days prior notification, or 14 days for a or family housing during the current fiscal year the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act notification provided in an electronic medium may be used to pay real property taxes in any of 1990 (10 U.S.C. 2687 note), to be merged with, pursuant to sections 480 and 2883 of title 10, foreign nation. and to be available for the same purposes and United States Code, to the Committees on Ap- the same time period as that account. SEC. 110. None of the funds made available in propriations of both Houses of Congress, except this title may be used to initiate a new installa- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) that an after-the-fact notification shall be sub- tion overseas without prior notification to the SEC. 119. Subject to 30 days prior notification, mitted if the limitation is exceeded solely due to Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of or 14 days for a notification provided in an elec- costs associated with environmental remediation Congress. tronic medium pursuant to sections 480 and that could not be reasonably anticipated at the SEC. 111. None of the funds made available in 2883, of title 10, United States Code, to the Com- time of the budget submission: Provided further, this title may be obligated for architect and en- mittees on Appropriations of both Houses of That the Under Secretary of Defense (Comp- gineer contracts estimated by the Government to Congress, such additional amounts as may be troller) is to report annually to the Committees exceed $500,000 for projects to be accomplished determined by the Secretary of Defense may be on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress in Japan, in any North Atlantic Treaty Organi- transferred to: all operation and maintenance expenditures for zation member country, or in countries bor- (1) the Department of Defense Family Housing each individual general or flag officer quarters dering the Arabian Sea, unless such contracts Improvement Fund from amounts appropriated for the prior fiscal year. are awarded to United States firms or United for construction in ‘‘Family Housing’’ accounts, SEC. 123. Amounts contained in the Ford Is- States firms in joint venture with host nation to be merged with and to be available for the land Improvement Account established by sub- firms. same purposes and for the same period of time section (h) of section 2814 of title 10, United

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None of the funds made available in TIES.—Notwithstanding any other provision of on an actual qualifying patient basis, shall be this title, or in any Act making appropriations law, the Office of Economic Adjustment Activi- reimbursed to ‘‘Medical care collections fund’’ for military construction which remain available ties of the Department of Defense may make to augment the funding of individual medical for obligation, may be obligated or expended to grants and supplement other Federal funds, facilities for nursing home care provided to pen- carry out a military construction, land acquisi- using funds made available by title, in connec- sioners as authorized. tion, or family housing project at or for a mili- tion with the closure and management and dis- READJUSTMENT BENEFITS tary installation approved for closure, or at a posal provided for in this section, and the For the payment of readjustment and rehabili- military installation for the purposes of sup- projects so supported shall be considered to be tation benefits to or on behalf of veterans as au- porting a function that has been approved for authorized by law. thorized by chapters 21, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 39, realignment to another installation, in 2005 SEC. 128. None of the funds appropriated or 51, 53, 55, and 61 of title 38, United States Code, under the Defense Base Closure and Realign- otherwise made available by this title may be ob- $11,011,086,000, to remain available until ex- ment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public ligated or expended for a permanent United pended: Provided, That expenses for rehabilita- Law 101–510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note), unless such a States Africa Command headquarters outside of tion program services and assistance which the project at a military installation approved for the United States until the Secretary of Defense Secretary is authorized to provide under sub- realignment will support a continuing mission provides the congressional defense committees section (a) of section 3104 of title 38, United or function at that installation or a new mission an analysis of all military construction costs as- States Code, other than under paragraphs (1), or function that is planned for that installation, sociated with establishing a permanent location (2), (5), and (11) of that subsection, shall be or unless the Secretary of Defense certifies that overseas versus in the United States. charged to this account. the cost to the United States of carrying out SEC. 129. None of the funds appropriated or such project would be less than the cost to the otherwise made available by this title may be ob- VETERANS INSURANCE AND INDEMNITIES United States of cancelling such project, or if ligated or expended on a military construction For military and naval insurance, national the project is at an active component base that project at Grafenwohr, Germany, or service life insurance, servicemen’s indemnities, shall be established as an enclave or in the case Baumholder, Germany, until the Secretary of service-disabled veterans insurance, and vet- of projects having multi-agency use, that an- the Army submits to Congress, in writing, a re- erans mortgage life insurance as authorized by other Government agency has indicated it will port on installations and properties in Germany title 38, United States Code, chapters 19 and 21, assume ownership of the completed project. The that the Army intends to return to the host na- $100,252,000, to remain available until expended. Secretary of Defense may not transfer funds tion, including— VETERANS HOUSING BENEFIT PROGRAM FUND (1) intended timelines for closures along with made available as a result of this limitation from For the cost of direct and guaranteed loans, the list of military construction projects required any military construction project, land acquisi- such sums as may be necessary to carry out the at other installations to facilitate the tion, or family housing project to another ac- program, as authorized by subchapters I downsizing and consolidation of Army forces in count or use such funds for another purpose or through III of chapter 37 of title 38, United Germany; project without the prior approval of the Com- States Code: Provided, That such costs, includ- (2) an identification of the brigade combat mittees on Appropriations of both Houses of ing the cost of modifying such loans, shall be as team that will be withdrawn from Germany; and Congress. This section shall not apply to mili- defined in section 502 of the Congressional (3) an estimate of costs (including operation tary construction projects, land acquisition, or Budget Act of 1974: Provided further, That dur- and maintenance costs and military construc- family housing projects for which the project is ing fiscal year 2012, within the resources avail- tion costs) to be incurred during fiscal years vital to the national security or the protection of able, not to exceed $500,000 in gross obligations 2012 through 2015 in connection with keeping health, safety, or environmental quality: Pro- for direct loans are authorized for specially the brigade identified in Germany through Sep- vided, That the Secretary of Defense shall no- adapted housing loans. tember 30, 2015 versus stationing a similar bri- tify the congressional defense committees within In addition, for administrative expenses to gade in the United States. seven days of a decision to carry out such a carry out the direct and guaranteed loan pro- SEC. 130. No later than 90 days after enact- military construction project. grams, $154,698,000. (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) ment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall report to the congressional defense committees of VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION LOANS PROGRAM SEC. 125. During the 5-year period after ap- the Senate and the House of Representatives on ACCOUNT propriations available in this Act to the Depart- the status and improvement plan for all DODEA For the cost of direct loans, $19,000, as au- ment of Defense for military construction and schools with an overall condition rating of Q3 thorized by chapter 31 of title 38, United States family housing operation and maintenance and (poor) or Q4 (failing) as identified in the Octo- Code: Provided, That such costs, including the construction have expired for obligation, upon a ber 2009 Report to Congress on Department of cost of modifying such loans, shall be as defined determination that such appropriations will not Defense Education Activity’s Military Construc- in section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act be necessary for the liquidation of obligations or tion Program. of 1974: Provided further, That funds made for making authorized adjustments to such ap- available under this heading are available to propriations for obligations incurred during the TITLE II subsidize gross obligations for the principal period of availability of such appropriations, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS amount of direct loans not to exceed $3,019,000. unobligated balances of such appropriations VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION In addition, for administrative expenses nec- may be transferred into the appropriation ‘‘For- COMPENSATION AND PENSIONS essary to carry out the direct loan program, eign Currency Fluctuations, Construction, De- $343,000, which may be paid to the appropria- fense’’, to be merged with and to be available for (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) tion for ‘‘General operating expenses, Veterans the same time period and for the same purposes For the payment of compensation benefits to Benefits Administration’’. as the appropriation to which transferred. or on behalf of veterans and a pilot program for SEC. 126. Amounts appropriated or otherwise disability examinations as authorized by section NATIVE AMERICAN VETERAN HOUSING LOAN made available in an account funded under the 107 and chapters 11, 13, 18, 51, 53, 55, and 61 of PROGRAM ACCOUNT headings in this title may be transferred among title 38, United States Code; pension benefits to For administrative expenses to carry out the projects and activities within the account in ac- or on behalf of veterans as authorized by chap- direct loan program authorized by subchapter V cordance with the reprogramming guidelines for ters 15, 51, 53, 55, and 61 of title 38, United of chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code, military construction and family housing con- States Code; and burial benefits, the Reinstated $1,116,000. struction contained in Department of Defense Entitlement Program for Survivors, emergency VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Financial Management Regulation 7000.14–R, and other officers’ retirement pay, adjusted- MEDICAL SERVICES Volume 3, Chapter 7, of February 2009, as in ef- service credits and certificates, payment of pre- fect on the date of enactment of this Act. miums due on commercial life insurance policies (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) SEC. 127. (a) CLOSURE OF UMATILLA ARMY guaranteed under the provisions of title IV of For necessary expenses for furnishing, as au- CHEMICAL DEPOT, OREGON.—The closure of the the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. thorized by law, inpatient and outpatient care Umatilla Army Chemical Depot, Oregon, and App. 541 et seq.) and for other benefits as au- and treatment to beneficiaries of the Depart- subsequent management and property disposal, thorized by sections 107, 1312, 1977, and 2106, ment of Veterans Affairs and veterans described may be carried out in accordance with proce- and chapters 23, 51, 53, 55, and 61 of title 38, in section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code, dures and authorities contained in the Defense United States Code, $58,067,319,000, to remain including care and treatment in facilities not Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (part available until expended: Provided, That not to under the jurisdiction of the Department, and A of title XXIX of Public Law 101–510; 10 U.S.C. exceed $32,187,000 of the amount appropriated including medical supplies and equipment, food 2687 note). under this heading shall be reimbursed to ‘‘Gen- services, and salaries and expenses of health (b) RETENTION OF PROPERTY AND FACILI- eral operating expenses, Veterans Benefits Ad- care employees hired under title 38, United TIES.—The Secretary of the Army may retain ministration’’, ‘‘Medical support and compli- States Code, aid to State homes as authorized by minimum essential ranges, facilities, and train- ance’’, and ‘‘Information technology systems’’ section 1741 of title 38, United States Code, as- ing areas at Umatilla Army Chemical Depot, to- for necessary expenses in implementing the pro- sistance and support services for caregivers as

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authorized by section 1720G of title 38, United DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION (4) complies with the acquisition rules, re- States Code, and loan repayments authorized by GENERAL ADMINISTRATION quirements, guidelines, and systems acquisition section 604 of Public Law 111–163; (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) management practices of the Federal Govern- $41,354,000,000, plus reimbursements, shall be- ment: Provided further, That amounts made For necessary operating expenses of the De- available for information technology systems de- come available on October 1, 2012, and shall re- partment of Veterans Affairs, not otherwise pro- velopment, modernization, and enhancement main available until September 30, 2013: Pro- vided for, including administrative expenses in may not be obligated or expended until the Sec- vided, That notwithstanding any other provi- support of Department-Wide capital planning, retary of Veterans Affairs or the Chief Informa- sion of law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs management and policy activities, uniforms, or tion Officer of the Department of Veterans Af- shall establish a priority for the provision of allowances therefor; not to exceed $25,000 for of- fairs submits to the Committees on Appropria- medical treatment for veterans who have serv- ficial reception and representation expenses; tions of both Houses of Congress a certification ice-connected disabilities, lower income, or have hire of passenger motor vehicles; and reimburse- of the amounts, in parts or in full, to be obli- special needs: Provided further, That, notwith- ment of the General Services Administration for gated and expended for each development standing any other provision of law, the Sec- security guard services, $431,257,000, of which project: Provided further, That amounts made retary of Veterans Affairs shall give priority not to exceed $21,562,000 shall remain available available for salaries and expenses, operations funding for the provision of basic medical bene- until September 30, 2013: Provided, That and maintenance, and information technology fits to veterans in enrollment priority groups 1 $15,000,000 shall be to increase the Department’s through 6: Provided further, That, notwith- acquisition workforce capacity and capabilities systems development, modernization, and en- standing any other provision of law, the Sec- and may be transferred by the Secretary to any hancement may be transferred among the three retary of Veterans Affairs may authorize the other account in the Department to carry out subaccounts after the Secretary of Veterans Af- dispensing of prescription drugs from Veterans the purposes provided therein: Provided further, fairs requests from the Committees on Appro- Health Administration facilities to enrolled vet- That funds provided under this heading may be priations of both Houses of Congress the author- erans with privately written prescriptions based transferred to ‘‘General operating expenses, Vet- ity to make the transfer and an approval is on requirements established by the Secretary: erans Benefits Administration’’. issued: Provided further, That the funds made available under this heading for information Provided further, That the implementation of GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES, VETERANS technology systems development, modernization, the program described in the previous proviso BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION shall incur no additional cost to the Department and enhancement, shall be for the projects and For necessary operating expenses of the Vet- of Veterans Affairs. in the amounts, specified under this heading in erans Benefits Administration, not otherwise the report accompanying this Act. MEDICAL SUPPORT AND COMPLIANCE provided for, including hire of passenger motor OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL vehicles, and reimbursement of the Department For necessary expenses in the administration of Defense for the cost of overseas employee For necessary expenses of the Office of In- of the medical, hospital, nursing home, domi- mail, $2,018,764,000: Provided, That expenses for spector General, to include information tech- ciliary, construction, supply, and research ac- services and assistance authorized under para- nology, in carrying out the provisions of the In- tivities, as authorized by law; administrative ex- graphs (1), (2), (5), and (11) of section 3104(a) of spector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.), penses in support of capital policy activities; title 38, United States Code, that the Secretary $112,391,000, of which $6,600,000 shall remain and administrative and legal expenses of the of Veterans Affairs determines are necessary to available until September 30, 2013. Department for collecting and recovering enable entitled veterans: (1) to the maximum ex- CONSTRUCTION, MAJOR PROJECTS amounts owed the Department as authorized tent feasible, to become employable and to ob- For constructing, altering, extending, and im- under chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, tain and maintain suitable employment; or (2) to proving any of the facilities, including parking and the Federal Medical Care Recovery Act (42 achieve maximum independence in daily living, projects, under the jurisdiction or for the use of U.S.C. 2651 et seq.); $5,746,000,000, plus reim- shall be charged to this account: Provided fur- the Department of Veterans Affairs, or for any bursements, shall become available on October 1, ther, That of the funds made available under of the purposes set forth in sections 316, 2404, 2012, and shall remain available until September this heading, not to exceed $105,000,000 shall re- 2406, 8102, 8103, 8106, 8108, 8109, 8110, and 8122 30, 2013. main available until September 20, 2013: Pro- of title 38, United States Code, including plan- MEDICAL FACILITIES vided further, That from the funds made avail- ning, architectural and engineering services, able under this heading, the Veterans Benefits construction management services, maintenance For necessary expenses for the maintenance Administration may purchase (on a one-for-one or guarantee period services costs associated and operation of hospitals, nursing homes, and replacement basis only) up to two passenger with equipment guarantees provided under the domiciliary facilities and other necessary facili- motor vehicles for use in operations of that Ad- project, services of claims analysts, offsite utility ties of the Veterans Health Administration; for ministration in Manila, Philippines. and storm drainage system construction costs, administrative expenses in support of planning, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS and site acquisition, where the estimated cost of design, project management, real property ac- For necessary expenses for information tech- a project is more than the amount set forth in quisition and disposition, construction, and ren- nology systems and telecommunications support, section 8104(a)(3)(A) of title 38, United States ovation of any facility under the jurisdiction or including developmental information systems Code, or where funds for a project were made for the use of the Department; for oversight, en- and operational information systems; for pay available in a previous major project appropria- gineering, and architectural activities not and associated costs; and for the capital asset tion, $589,604,000, to remain available until ex- charged to project costs; for repairing, altering, acquisition of information technology systems, pended, of which $5,000,000 shall be to make re- improving, or providing facilities in the several including management and related contractual imbursements as provided in section 13 of the hospitals and homes under the jurisdiction of costs of said acquisitions, including contractual Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. 612) for the Department, not otherwise provided for, ei- costs associated with operations authorized by claims paid for contract disputes: Provided, ther by contract or by the hire of temporary em- section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, That except for advance planning activities, in- ployees and purchase of materials; for leases of $3,161,376,000, plus reimbursements: Provided, cluding needs assessments which may or may facilities; and for laundry services, That $915,000,000 shall be for pay and associ- not lead to capital investments, and other cap- $5,441,000,000, plus reimbursements, shall become ated costs, of which not to exceed $25,000,000 ital asset management related activities, includ- available on October 1, 2012, and shall remain shall remain available until September 30, 2013: ing portfolio development and management ac- available until September 30, 2013. Provided further, That $1,709,953,000 shall be for tivities, and investment strategy studies funded MEDICAL AND PROSTHETIC RESEARCH operations and maintenance as designated in through the advance planning fund and the the President’s 2012 budget justification, of planning and design activities funded through For necessary expenses in carrying out pro- which not to exceed $110,000,000 shall remain the design fund, including needs assessments grams of medical and prosthetic research and available until September 30, 2013: Provided fur- which may or may not lead to capital invest- development as authorized by chapter 73 of title ther, That $536,423,000 shall be for information ments, and salaries and associated costs of the 38, United States Code, $581,000,000, plus reim- technology systems development, modernization, resident engineers who oversee those capital in- bursements, shall remain available until Sep- and enhancement as designated in the Presi- vestments funded through this account, and tember 30, 2013. dent’s 2012 budget justification, and shall re- funds provided for the purchase of land for the NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION main available until September 30, 2013: Pro- National Cemetery Administration through the vided further, That none of the funds made land acquisition line item, none of the funds For necessary expenses of the National Ceme- available under this heading may be obligated made available under this heading shall be used tery Administration for operations and mainte- until the Department of Veterans Affairs sub- for any project which has not been approved by nance, not otherwise provided for, including mits to the Committees on Appropriations of the Congress in the budgetary process: Provided uniforms or allowances therefor; cemeterial ex- both Houses of Congress, and such Committees further, That funds made available under this penses as authorized by law; purchase of one approve, a plan for expenditure that: heading for fiscal year 2012, for each approved passenger motor vehicle for use in cemeterial op- (1) meets the capital planning and investment project shall be obligated: erations; hire of passenger motor vehicles; and control review requirements established by the (1) by the awarding of a construction docu- repair, alteration or improvement of facilities Office of Management and Budget; ments contract by September 30, 2012; and under the jurisdiction of the National Cemetery (2) complies with the Department of Veterans (2) by the awarding of a construction contract Administration, $250,934,000, of which not to ex- Affairs enterprise architecture; by September 30, 2013: Provided further, That ceed $25,100,000 shall remain available until (3) conforms with an established enterprise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall promptly September 30, 2013. life cycle methodology; and submit to the Committees on Appropriations of

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both Houses of Congress a written report on any and compliance’’ accounts in excess of 1 per- SEC. 209. Amounts deducted from enhanced- approved major construction project for which cent, or exceeding the cumulative 1 percent for use lease proceeds to reimburse an account for obligations are not incurred within the time lim- the fiscal year, may take place only after the expenses incurred by that account during a itations established above. Secretary requests from the Committees on Ap- prior fiscal year for providing enhanced-use CONSTRUCTION, MINOR PROJECTS propriations of both Houses of Congress the au- lease services, may be obligated during the fiscal thority to make the transfer and an approval is For constructing, altering, extending, and im- year in which the proceeds are received. issued: Provided further, That any transfers to proving any of the facilities, including parking (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) or from the ‘‘Medical facilities’’ account may projects, under the jurisdiction or for the use of SEC. 210. Funds available in this title or funds take place only after the Secretary requests from the Department of Veterans Affairs, including for salaries and other administrative expenses the Committees on Appropriations of both planning and assessments of needs which may Houses of Congress the authority to make the shall also be available to reimburse the Office of lead to capital investments, architectural and transfer and an approval is issued. Resolution Management of the Department of engineering services, maintenance or guarantee SEC. 203. Appropriations available in this title Veterans Affairs and the Office of Employment period services costs associated with equipment for salaries and expenses shall be available for Discrimination Complaint Adjudication under guarantees provided under the project, services services authorized by section 3109 of title 5, section 319 of title 38, United States Code, for all of claims analysts, offsite utility and storm United States Code, hire of passenger motor ve- services provided at rates which will recover ac- drainage system construction costs, and site ac- hicles; lease of a facility or land or both; and tual costs but not exceed $42,904,000 for the Of- quisition, or for any of the purposes set forth in uniforms or allowances therefore, as authorized fice of Resolution Management and $3,360,000 sections 316, 2404, 2406, 8102, 8103, 8106, 8108, by sections 5901 through 5902 of title 5, United for the Office of Employment and Discrimina- 8109, 8110, 8122, and 8162 of title 38, United States Code. tion Complaint Adjudication: Provided, That States Code, where the estimated cost of a SEC. 204. No appropriations in this title (ex- payments may be made in advance for services project is equal to or less than the amount set cept the appropriations for ‘‘Construction, to be furnished based on estimated costs: Pro- forth in section 8104(a)(3)(A) of title 38, United major projects’’, and ‘‘Construction, minor vided further, That amounts received shall be States Code, $550,091,000, to remain available projects’’) shall be available for the purchase of credited to the ‘‘General administration’’ and until expended, along with unobligated balances any site for or toward the construction of any ‘‘Information technology systems’’ accounts for of previous ‘‘Construction, minor projects’’ ap- new hospital or home. use by the office that provided the service. propriations which are hereby made available SEC. 205. No appropriations in this title shall SEC. 211. No appropriations in this title shall for any project where the estimated cost is equal be available for hospitalization or examination be available to enter into any new lease of real to or less than the amount set forth in such sec- of any persons (except beneficiaries entitled to property if the estimated annual rental cost is tion: Provided, That funds made available such hospitalization or examination under the more than $1,000,000, unless the Secretary sub- under this heading shall be for: laws providing such benefits to veterans, and mits a report which the Committees on Appro- (1) repairs to any of the nonmedical facilities persons receiving such treatment under sections priations of both Houses of Congress approve under the jurisdiction or for the use of the De- 7901 through 7904 of title 5, United States Code, within 30 days following the date on which the partment which are necessary because of loss or or the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and report is received. damage caused by any natural disaster or catas- Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et SEC. 212. No funds of the Department of Vet- trophe; and seq.)), unless reimbursement of the cost of such erans Affairs shall be available for hospital (2) temporary measures necessary to prevent hospitalization or examination is made to the care, nursing home care, or medical services pro- or to minimize further loss by such causes. ‘‘Medical services’’ account at such rates as vided to any person under chapter 17 of title 38, GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STATE EXTENDED may be fixed by the Secretary of Veterans Af- United States Code, for a non-service-connected CARE FACILITIES fairs. disability described in section 1729(a)(2) of such SEC. 206. Appropriations available in this title For grants to assist States to acquire or con- title, unless that person has disclosed to the Sec- for ‘‘Compensation and pensions’’, ‘‘Readjust- retary of Veterans Affairs, in such form as the struct State nursing home and domiciliary fa- ment benefits’’, and ‘‘Veterans insurance and cilities and to remodel, modify, or alter existing Secretary may require, current, accurate third- indemnities’’ shall be available for payment of party reimbursement information for purposes of hospital, nursing home, and domiciliary facili- prior year accrued obligations required to be re- ties in State homes, for furnishing care to vet- section 1729 of such title: Provided, That the corded by law against the corresponding prior Secretary may recover, in the same manner as erans as authorized by sections 8131 through year accounts within the last quarter of fiscal 8137 of title 38, United States Code, $85,000,000, any other debt due the United States, the rea- year 2011. sonable charges for such care or services from to remain available until expended. SEC. 207. Appropriations available in this title any person who does not make such disclosure shall be available to pay prior year obligations GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF VETERANS as required: Provided further, That any of corresponding prior year appropriations ac- CEMETERIES amounts so recovered for care or services pro- counts resulting from sections 3328(a), 3334, and For grants to assist States and tribal govern- vided in a prior fiscal year may be obligated by 3712(a) of title 31, United States Code, except ments in establishing, expanding, or improving the Secretary during the fiscal year in which that if such obligations are from trust fund ac- veterans cemeteries as authorized by section amounts are received. 2408 of title 38, United States Code, $46,000,000, counts they shall be payable only from ‘‘Com- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) to remain available until expended. pensation and pensions’’. SEC. 213. Notwithstanding any other provision ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) of law, proceeds or revenues derived from en- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) SEC. 208. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during fiscal year 2012, the Secretary of hanced-use leasing activities (including dis- SEC. 201. Any appropriation for fiscal year Veterans Affairs shall, from the National Serv- posal) may be deposited into the ‘‘Construction, 2012 for ‘‘Compensation and pensions’’, ‘‘Read- ice Life Insurance Fund under section 1920 of major projects’’ and ‘‘Construction, minor justment benefits’’, and ‘‘Veterans insurance title 38, United States Code, the Veterans’ Spe- projects’’ accounts and be used for construction and indemnities’’ may be transferred as nec- cial Life Insurance Fund under section 1923 of (including site acquisition and disposition), al- essary to any other of the mentioned appropria- title 38, United States Code, and the United terations, and improvements of any medical fa- tions: Provided, That before a transfer may take States Government Life Insurance Fund under cility under the jurisdiction or for the use of the place, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall re- section 1955 of title 38, United States Code, reim- Department of Veterans Affairs. Such sums as quest from the Committees on Appropriations of burse the ‘‘General operating expenses, Veterans realized are in addition to the amount provided both Houses of Congress the authority to make Benefits Administration’’ and ‘‘Information for in ‘‘Construction, major projects’’ and ‘‘Con- the transfer and such Committees issue an ap- technology systems’’ accounts for the cost of ad- struction, minor projects’’. proval, or absent a response, a period of 30 days ministration of the insurance programs financed SEC. 214. Amounts made available under has elapsed. through those accounts: Provided, That reim- ‘‘Medical services’’ are available— (1) for furnishing recreational facilities, sup- (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) bursement shall be made only from the surplus plies, and equipment; and SEC. 202. Amounts made available for the De- earnings accumulated in such an insurance pro- (2) for funeral expenses, burial expenses, and partment of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year gram during fiscal year 2012 that are available other expenses incidental to funerals and bur- 2012, in this Act or any other Act, under the for dividends in that program after claims have ials for beneficiaries receiving care in the De- ‘‘Medical services’’, ‘‘Medical support and com- been paid and actuarially determined reserves partment. pliance’’, and ‘‘Medical facilities’’ accounts may have been set aside: Provided further, That if be transferred among the accounts: Provided, the cost of administration of such an insurance (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) That any transfers between the ‘‘Medical serv- program exceeds the amount of surplus earnings SEC. 215. Such sums as may be deposited to ices’’ and ‘‘Medical support and compliance’’ accumulated in that program, reimbursement the Medical Care Collections Fund pursuant to accounts of 1 percent or less of the total amount shall be made only to the extent of such surplus section 1729A of title 38, United States Code, appropriated to the account in this or any other earnings: Provided further, That the Secretary may be transferred to ‘‘Medical services’’, to re- Act may take place subject to notification from shall determine the cost of administration for main available until expended for the purposes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to the Commit- fiscal year 2012 which is properly allocable to of that account. tees on Appropriations of both Houses of Con- the provision of each such insurance program SEC. 216. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs gress of the amount and purpose of the transfer: and to the provision of any total disability in- may enter into agreements with Indian tribes Provided further, That any transfers between come insurance included in that insurance pro- and tribal organizations which are party to the the ‘‘Medical services’’ and ‘‘Medical support gram. Alaska Native Health Compact with the Indian

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Health Service, and Indian tribes and tribal or- gated during the last 2 months of that fiscal SEC. 228. The Secretary of the Department of ganizations serving rural Alaska which have year: Provided, That the Secretary may waive Veterans Affairs shall notify the Committees on entered into contracts with the Indian Health this requirement after providing written notice Appropriations of both Houses of Congress of all Service under the Indian Self Determination to the Committees on Appropriations of both bid savings in major construction projects that and Educational Assistance Act, to provide Houses of Congress. total at least $5,000,000, or 5 percent of the pro- healthcare, including behavioral health and (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) grammed amount of the project, whichever is dental care. The Secretary shall require partici- SEC. 224. Of the amounts appropriated to the less: Provided, That such notification shall pating veterans and facilities to comply with all Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year occur within 14 days of a contract identifying appropriate rules and regulations, as estab- 2011 for ‘‘Medical services’’, ‘‘Medical support the programmed amount: Provided further, That lished by the Secretary. The term ‘‘rural Alas- and compliance’’, ‘‘Medical facilities’’, ‘‘Con- the Secretary shall notify the committees 14 ka’’ shall mean those lands sited within the ex- struction, minor projects’’, and ‘‘Information days prior to the obligation of such bid savings ternal boundaries of the Alaska Native regions technology systems’’, up to $241,666,000, plus re- and shall describe the anticipated use of such specified in sections 7(a)(1)–(4) and (7)–(12) of imbursements, may be transferred to the Joint savings. the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, as Department of Defense-Department of Veterans SEC. 229. The scope of work for a project in- amended (43 U.S.C. 1606), and those lands with- Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund, cluded in ‘‘Construction, major projects’’ may in the Alaska Native regions specified in sec- established by section 1704 of title XVII of the not be increased above the scope specified for tions 7(a)(5) and 7(a)(6) of the Alaska Native National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal that project in the original justification data Claims Settlement Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. Year 2010 (Public Law 111–84; 123 Stat. 3571) provided to the Congress as part of the request 1606), which are not within the boundaries of and may be used for operation of the facilities for appropriations. the Municipality of Anchorage, the Fairbanks designated as combined Federal medical facili- SEC. 230. (a) Not later than 90 days after the North Star Borough, the Kenai Peninsula Bor- ties as described by section 706 of the Duncan date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary ough or the Matanuska Susitna Borough. Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110–417; 122 Stat. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency SEC. 217. Such sums as may be deposited to 4500): Provided, That additional funds may be (DARPA), shall submit to the Committee on Ap- the Department of Veterans Affairs Capital transferred from accounts designated in this sec- propriations, the Committee on Veterans’ Af- Asset Fund pursuant to section 8118 of title 38, tion to the Joint Department of Defense-Depart- fairs, and the Committee on Armed Services of United States Code, may be transferred to the ment of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Dem- the Senate and the Committee on Appropria- ‘‘Construction, major projects’’ and ‘‘Construc- onstration Fund upon written notification by tions, the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and tion, minor projects’’ accounts, to remain avail- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to the Commit- the Committee on Armed Services of the House able until expended for the purposes of these ac- tees on Appropriations of both Houses of Con- of Representatives a report, in writing, on the counts. gress. plans of the Secretary to make available to in- SEC. 218. None of the funds made available in (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) jured members of the Armed Forces and veterans this title may be used to implement any policy SEC. 225. Such sums as may be deposited to the next generation of advanced prosthetics. prohibiting the Directors of the Veterans Inte- the Medical Care Collections Fund pursuant to (b) The report required by subsection (a) shall grated Services Networks from conducting out- section 1729A of title 38, United States Code, for include the following: reach or marketing to enroll new veterans with- healthcare provided at facilities designated as (1) Details of the strategic plan and timetable in their respective Networks. combined Federal medical facilities as described of the Secretary to make available to injured SEC. 219. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs by section 706 of the Duncan Hunter National members of the Armed Forces and veterans the shall submit to the Committees on Appropria- Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 next generation of advanced prosthetics tions of both Houses of Congress a quarterly re- (Public Law 110–417; 122 Stat. 4500) shall also be (2) A description of the challenges, both tech- port on the financial status of the Veterans available: nical and administrative, that could delay in- Health Administration. (1) for transfer to the Joint Department of De- jured members of the Armed Forces and veterans (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) fense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical access to prosthetics described in paragraph (1). Facility Demonstration Fund, established by SEC. 220. Amounts made available under the (3) The plans of the Secretary to address these ‘‘Medical services’’, ‘‘Medical support and com- section 1704 of title XVII of the National De- challenges described under paragraph (2). fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 pliance’’, ‘‘Medical facilities’’, ‘‘General oper- TITLE III ating expenses, Veterans Benefits Administra- (Public Law 111–84; 123 Stat. 3571); and (2) for operations of the facilities designated RELATED AGENCIES tion’’, ‘‘General administration’’, and ‘‘National as combined Federal medical facilities as de- cemetery administration’’ accounts for fiscal AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION scribed by section 706 of the Duncan Hunter Na- year 2012, may be transferred to or from the tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal SALARIES AND EXPENSES ‘‘Information technology systems’’ account: Pro- Year 2009 (Public Law 110–417; 122 Stat. 4500). vided, That before a transfer may take place, For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall request (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) vided for, of the American Battle Monuments from the Committees on Appropriations of both SEC. 226. Of the amounts available in this title Commission, including the acquisition of land or Houses of Congress the authority to make the for ‘‘Medical services’’, ‘‘Medical support and interest in land in foreign countries; purchases transfer and an approval is issued. compliance’’, and ‘‘Medical facilities’’, a min- and repair of uniforms for caretakers of na- imum of $15,000,000, shall be transferred to the tional cemeteries and monuments outside of the (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) Department of Defense/Department of Veterans United States and its territories and possessions; SEC. 221. Amounts made available for the ‘‘In- Affairs Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund, as rent of office and garage space in foreign coun- formation technology systems’’ account for de- authorized by section 8111(d) of title 38, United tries; purchase (one-for-one replacement basis velopment, modernization, and enhancement States Code, to remain available until expended, only) and hire of passenger motor vehicles; not may be transferred between projects or to newly for any purpose authorized by section 8111 of to exceed $7,500 for official reception and rep- defined projects: Provided, That no project may title 38, United States Code. resentation expenses; and insurance of official be increased or decreased by more than (INCLUDING RESCISSION OF FUNDS) motor vehicles in foreign countries, when re- $1,000,000 of cost prior to submitting a request to quired by law of such countries, $61,100,000, to SEC. 227. (a) Of the funds appropriated in title the Committees on Appropriations of both remain available until expended. Houses of Congress to make the transfer and an X of division B of Public Law 112–10, the fol- FOREIGN CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS ACCOUNT approval is issued, or absent a response, a pe- lowing amounts which will become available on riod of 30 days has elapsed. October 1, 2011, are hereby rescinded from the For necessary expenses, not otherwise pro- SEC. 222. None of the funds appropriated or following accounts in the amounts specified: vided for, of the American Battle Monuments otherwise made available by this Act or any (1) ‘‘Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical Commission, such sums as may be necessary, to other Act for the Department of Veterans Af- services’’, $1,400,000,000. remain available until expended, for purposes (2) ‘‘Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical fairs may be used in a manner that is incon- authorized by section 2109 of title 36, United support and compliance’’, $100,000,000. States Code. sistent with— (3) ‘‘Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical (1) section 842 of the Transportation, Treas- facilities’’, $250,000,000. UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR ury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judi- (b) In addition to amounts provided elsewhere VETERANS CLAIMS ciary, the District of Columbia, and Inde- in this Act, an additional amount is appro- SALARIES AND EXPENSES pendent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 priated to the following accounts in the (Public Law 109–115; 119 Stat. 2506); or amounts specified, to become available on Octo- For necessary expenses for the operation of (2) section 8110(a)(5) of title 38, United States ber 1, 2011, and to remain available until Sep- the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Code. tember 30, 2013: Claims as authorized by sections 7251 through SEC. 223. Of the amounts made available to (1) ‘‘Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical 7298 of title 38, United States Code, $30,770,000: the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal services’’, $1,400,000,000. Provided, That $2,726,323 shall be available for year 2012, in this Act or any other Act, under (2) ‘‘Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical the purpose of providing financial assistance as the ‘‘Medical facilities’’ account for non- support and compliance’’, $100,000,000. described, and in accordance with the process recurring maintenance, not more than 20 per- (3) ‘‘Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical and reporting procedures set forth, under this cent of the funds made available shall be obli- facilities’’, $250,000,000. heading in Public Law 102–229.

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None of the funds made available in of the Senate, a cloture vote on the Airmen’s Home National Cemetery, including this Act may be transferred to any department, motion to proceed will occur Saturday. the purchase of two passenger motor vehicles for agency, or instrumentality of the United States Therefore, I expect a cloture vote replacement only, and not to exceed $1,000 for Government except pursuant to a transfer made sometime before lunchtime. official reception and representation expenses, by, or transfer authority provided in, this or I am committed to allowing a full $45,800,000, to remain available until expended: any other appropriations Act. and fair debate on this bill. I want the Provided, That none of the funds available SEC. 407. Unless stated otherwise, all reports under this heading shall be for construction of and notifications required by this Act shall be proponents and the opponents to have a perimeter wall at Arlington National Ceme- submitted to the Subcommittee on Military Con- plenty of time to air their views. If the tery. In addition, such sums as may be nec- struction and Veterans Affairs, and Related proponents of the bill would like to essary for parking maintenance, repairs and re- Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of have the vote sooner, they can let me placement, to be derived from the Lease of De- the House of Representatives and the Sub- know and we will try to work some- partment of Defense Real Property for Defense committee on Military Construction and Vet- thing out. There may be efforts to try Agencies account. erans Affairs, and Related Agencies of the Com- to advance that vote. As far as I am Funds appropriated under this Act may be mittee on Appropriations of the Senate. concerned, we should have a full and provided to Arlington County, Virginia, for the SEC. 408. (a) Any agency receiving funds made relocation of the federally owned water main at available in this Act, shall, subject to sub- fair debate, and I look forward to that. Arlington National Cemetery making additional sections (b) and (c), post on the public website The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mi- land available for ground burials. of that agency any report required to be sub- nority leader is recognized. ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME mitted by the Congress in this or any other Act, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, let upon the determination by the head of the agen- TRUST FUND me echo the remarks of the majority cy that it shall serve the national interest. For expenses necessary for the Armed Forces leader regarding the chairman and the (b) Subsection (a) shall not apply to a report ranking members of this sub- Retirement Home to operate and maintain the if— Armed Forces Retirement Home—Washington, (1) the public posting of the report com- committee, who have done a fine job. I District of Columbia, and the Armed Forces Re- promises national security; or commend Senator KIRK, who has served tirement Home—Gulfport, Mississippi, to be paid (2) the report contains confidential or propri- around here for the last couple of from funds available in the Armed Forces Re- etary information. years. It is truly remarkable to pass an tirement Home Trust Fund, $67,700,000, of which (c) The head of the agency posting such re- appropriations bill. We passed it at a $2,000,000 shall remain available until expended port shall do so only after such report has been level where it is likely to be for construction and renovation of the physical made available to the requesting Committee or conferenced successfully with the plants at the Armed Forces Retirement Home— Committees of Congress for no less than 45 days. Washington, District of Columbia, and the SEC. 409. (a) IN GENERAL.—None of the funds House. I congratulate both Senators— Armed Forces Retirement Home—Gulfport, Mis- appropriated or otherwise made available to the in particular our new Senator from Illi- sissippi. Department of Defense in this Act may be used nois. SEC. 301. Not later than 90 days after enact- to construct, renovate, or expand any facility in I also share the view of the majority ment of this Act, the Executive Director of Ar- the United States, its territories, or possessions leader that we should have a vigorous lington National Cemetery shall provide a report to house any individual detained at United debate over cut, cap, and balance. I to the Committees on Appropriations of the Sen- States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, look forward to being here Saturday to ate and the House of Representatives; the Sen- for the purposes of detention or imprisonment in vote to proceed to that bill. ate Armed Services Committee; the Senate Vet- the custody or under the control of the Depart- erans’ Affairs Committee; and the Senate Home- ment of Defense unless authorized by Congress. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest land Security and Governmental Affairs Com- (b) EXCEPTION.—The prohibition in subsection the absence of a quorum. mittee, detailing the strategic plan and timetable (a) shall not apply to any modification of facili- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to modernize the Cemetery’s Information Tech- ties at United States Naval Station, Guanta- clerk will call the roll. nology system, including electronic burial namo Bay, Cuba. The assistant legislative clerk pro- records. The report should also include a de- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Military Con- ceeded to call the roll. scription of the steps taken by the Executive Di- struction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- rector in 2011 to implement information tech- Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012’’. imous consent that the order for the nology and management systems improvements, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- quorum call be rescinded. and identify any remaining information tech- ate insists on its amendment, requests nology and systems infrastructure needs of Ar- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without lington National Cemetery. a conference with the House on the dis- objection, it is so ordered. agreeing votes of the two Houses, and TITLE IV f the Chair appoints: GENERAL PROVISIONS Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota, Mr. MORNING BUSINESS SEC. 401. No part of any appropriation con- INOUYE, Ms. LANDRIEU, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- tained in this Act shall remain available for ob- Mr. REED of Rhode Island, Mr. NELSON ligation beyond the current fiscal year unless imous consent that the Senate now expressly so provided herein. of Nebraska, Mr. PRYOR, Mr. TESTER, proceed to a period of morning busi- SEC. 402. Such sums as may be necessary for Mr. LEAHY, Mr. KIRK, Mrs. HUTCHISON, ness, with Senators permitted to speak fiscal year 2012 for pay raises for programs Mr. MCCONNELL, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. therein for up to 10 minutes each. funded by this Act shall be absorbed within the BLUNT, Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. COATS, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without levels appropriated in this Act. Mr. COCHRAN, conferees on the part of objection, it is so ordered. SEC. 403. None of the funds made available in the Senate. Mr. REID. I suggest the absence of a this Act may be used for any program, project, The majority leader is recognized. quorum. or activity, when it is made known to the Fed- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I express The PRESIDING OFFICER. The eral entity or official to which the funds are my appreciation to the chairman and made available that the program, project, or ac- clerk will call the roll. tivity is not in compliance with any Federal law the ranking member of the sub- The assistant legislative clerk pro- relating to risk assessment, the protection of pri- committee for the work they have done ceeded to call the roll. vate property rights, or unfunded mandates. on this bill. It took a little longer than Mr. KIRK. Mr. President, I ask unan- SEC. 404. No part of any funds appropriated we wanted, but they got it done. They imous consent that the order for the in this Act shall be used by an agency of the ex- have been excellent managers of this quorum call be rescinded. ecutive branch, other than for normal and rec- important legislation. It is our first ap- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ognized executive-legislative relationships, for propriations bill. Senator MCCONNELL objection, it is so ordered. publicity or propaganda purposes, and for the and I want to do other appropriations preparation, distribution, or use of any kit, f bills. It would be a new day to do these pamphlet, booklet, publication, radio, television, MILCON APPROPRIATIONS or film presentation designed to support or de- bills rather than having a big omnibus feat legislation pending before Congress, except bill. Again, I express my appreciation Mr. KIRK. Mr. President, I extend in presentation to Congress itself. to the managers. my thanks to Chairman JOHNSON

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I ask the Sen- on getting spending under control. If over 22 million veterans and the mili- ator from New Hampshire about those you look at the five times our country tary construction needs of the Army, two young children and the $46,000 bur- balanced the budget since 1969, the av- Navy, Air Force, and allied services den that has been placed on them by erage amount we spent was just under around the world. the $14.3 trillion national debt we have. 18.7 percent of GDP—our entire econ- I am happy that the Senate has Does she feel comfortable having her omy. This year, we are set to spend 24.3 begun working again on separate ap- children essentially owe $46,000 of this percent of our GDP. That is just on the propriations bills. I commend Chair- massive national debt we have accumu- Federal Government—a historic high. man INOUYE and Vice Chairman COCH- lated now for the past several years? The President spends substantially RAN for moving forward, as well as the Ms. AYOTTE. I thank my colleague above this average in his budget for leadership staff. I only hope that fur- from South Dakota. This is such an im- every year. You literally have to go ther subcommittees can bring other portant issue, as he has pointed out, back to the end of World War II to find bills forward, as Chairman JOHNSON and as his constituent has written him. a time when we spent this amount as a and I have done, to return regular As a mother of two children, I am percentage of GDP on the Federal Gov- order to the Senate and its appropria- deeply concerned with what is going to ernment. tions process. happen to the next generation if we Part of the reason for this is the huge increase we have seen in nondefense With that, I suggest the absence of a continue to kick this can down the discretionary spending from 2008 to quorum. road and if we don’t use common sense 2010. In those 2 years, in which the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to balance our budget. clerk will call the roll. I have heard from constituents in economy was hurting and families ev- The assistant legislative clerk pro- New Hampshire—and I am sure the erywhere were cutting back, these ac- ceeded to call the roll. Senator from South Dakota hears the counts increased by a mind-boggling 24 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask percent. same—that basically only in Wash- unanimous consent that the order for This year, part of our deficit is also ington would the notion of balancing the quorum call be rescinded. caused by low tax receipts, which are The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without your budget be called ‘‘extreme.’’ caused by a slow economic recovery. If It is common sense that you can’t objection, it is so ordered. you look at the tax revenue that we spend more money than you have. We Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask brought in in 2006 and 2007, we brought need to pass the Cut, Cap, and Balance unanimous consent to engage in a col- in over 18 percent of GDP in both plan, because it is a commonsense pro- loquy with the Senator from New years. So if we are able to constrain posal to ensure that we don’t continue Hampshire. spending, we know we will be able to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without along this cycle of continuing to in- balance our budget once our economy objection, it is so ordered. crease our debt and not have a plan to improves. f pay our bills. I argue that one of the ways we help And borrowing money from China— BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT our economy improve and get back on that has to stop. When you think about track is to get Federal spending under Mr. THUNE. I have been coming to all the money we have borrowed from a control. In 2006 and 2007, the income the floor for several weeks to talk country such as China, which doesn’t Tax Code—the way we collected taxes about the need to restrain spending share our values—right now, there is was similar to what we have today. We and cut our deficit. As we look at the no other plan that has been presented brought in over 18 percent of GDP in next few days, we are going to have an but the Cut, Cap, and Balance plan, both of those years. So if we get back opportunity to debate something that which was just passed by the House. We to a more normal footing in terms of does that. We are going to be talking can do this now and put our nation on the economy, we will see revenues about the Cut, Cap, and Balance plan. a path to a balanced budget and make start to come back. But we have to get The third part of the plan—the bal- sure that the Senator’s constituents— spending controlled and actually start anced budget amendment—is some- and I know he is a father as well—and to rein in the out-of-control spending thing I have supported since I first ran our children don’t bear the burden of we are seeing here in Washington, DC. for the House of Representatives about our failure to make the tough decisions If there is still a gap, even if we get 15 years ago. This past week, I received today. We owe it not only to everybody back to 18 percent of GDP in terms of a letter from a Boy Scout in South Da- in our generation but to our children what we collect in the form of tax re- kota, who was writing in to earn a and our grandchildren. ceipts, there is still 23, 24, 25 percent of merit badge. I will read an excerpt I wanted to ask the Senator from GDP that the President wants to be from the letter. This is what he said: South Dakota this: The cut, cap, and comprised of Federal spending. The gap I feel that the Federal Government needs a balance plan puts emphasis on cutting cannot be met through tax increases. It balanced budget. If we don’t, the debt gets spending instead of raising taxes to has to be dealt with through spending larger each year. I feel that there are two so- bring down our deficit and our $14 tril- restraint. lutions for this. In our house, we are careful lion debt. Does he believe that is the to only spend what my Mom and Dad earn. A couple of years ago—and I want to The needs come first and what is left is for right approach for America? get back to my colleague from New wants. Many times we were told no when we Mr. THUNE. Absolutely. I say to my Hampshire in just a moment—Senator asked for something. With my allowance and colleague from New Hampshire that AYOTTE’s predecessor in this job, Sen- lawn mowing money, I divide it between do- the cut, cap, and balance approach is ator Gregg of New Hampshire, who was nations, savings and spending. I can’t spend the correct way to approach this prob- a great fiscal mind around here and more than I make. lem, because it makes cuts to spending somebody who was very focused on I think there are two very powerful today—real cuts—this year, to this spending and debt, along with Con- thoughts in this statement. First is year’s budget. It caps spending in the gressman RYAN, asked the Congres- that the need for a balanced budget is near term, and then it puts into place sional Budget Office to estimate how obvious—even to this young man be- a balanced budget amendment that high tax rates would have to rise to cause, like him, we cannot spend more would require Congress to balance its pay for our projected spending. CBO’s than we make. The second is that this budget in the future years. Obviously, response had two parts. First, they said has a profound impact on the younger that is something many States have. marginal rates would have to more generation. The debts we are running My State of South Dakota has that. I than double to cover the expected ex- up now will have profound impacts on know that the ‘‘live free or die’’ State penditures of our government. They our children and our grandchildren. of New Hampshire has some very dis- said:

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That will porate income tax rate would also increase look at me in disbelief and say: I don’t further impact our economy, and that from 35 percent to 88 percent. understand why in Washington they is why we can’t continue to put off the That is a quote from the Congres- don’t look at what they have to spend tough decisions. This cut, cap, and bal- sional Budget Office in response to an and then stick within a strict budget. ance plan will put forward $6 trillion of inquiry from Senator Gregg and Con- It really comes down to common sense. cuts over the next decade. That will gressman RYAN about what the tax One of the biggest issues I have heard help make sure we preserve our credit rates would have to be in order to get about from my constituents is that ratings for this country. It will make our budget back into balance. they are concerned that it has been sure we focus on real economic growth CBO also said that, practically over 2 years—over 800 days—since the that get people back to work. speaking, this is impossible; you can- Democrat-controlled Senate last If we raise taxes the way CBO has not increase tax rates and create this passed a budget. The notion that we suggested based on the questions from huge disincentive that would have a have been operating without a budget Senator Gregg and Congressman RYAN, profound impact on our economy and and running well over trillion-dollar we know that is going to hurt the our ability to create jobs. deficits and haven’t sat down and done American taxpayer. It is going to hurt So we know that amount of revenue the hard work of rolling up our sleeves, job creators in this country. would never be collected when you allowing the Budget Committee to do I also happen to come from a small raise tax rates that high. We know the its work, astounds New Hampshire citi- business family. I know the impact of real way to deal with the budget and to zens because they understand that if raising taxes in the way that was de- scribed. If we have to raise taxes to ad- get the budget balanced and under con- we don’t have a basic spending blue- dress the spending problem we have in trol in this country is to get spending print for our country, the end result is Washington, it is going to hurt our under control. So I think the cut, cap, that we are going to continue to run up small businesses—those who create the and balance approach is the correct deficits and spend money we don’t jobs in this country—and that is the way in which to proceed because it have, borrowing from countries such as last thing we should be doing when we puts that focus on spending. We need to China, which doesn’t share our values. One of the things that is very impor- have over a 9-percent unemployment make sure to constrain spending and tant about this cut, cap, and balance rate. live within our means. The cut, cap, plan is that it cuts $111 billion in fiscal So I hope my colleagues will pass the and balance approach does that. cut, cap, and balance plan right away. By the way, I would like to make one year 2012 and it places firm caps on fu- The House has passed it, and we can observation about that because there ture spending, contingent upon the House and Senate passing a balanced raise the debt ceiling with a respon- are people who have said the balanced budget amendment, which is so impor- sible plan to cut spending right away, budget amendment that has been pro- tant. impose spending caps, and send a bal- posed by Republicans is too Draconian As we have talked about, let’s let the anced budget amendment to the and won’t work. The cut, cap, and bal- States decide. Really, this is about States. ance plan doesn’t specify or prescribe a sending it to the people of this country I would ask my colleague from South specific balanced budget amendment; it and allowing them to say whether we Dakota, when the Senator was first just says a balanced budget amend- should balance our budget. I know elected, before he served in the Senate, ment. what the answer will be in New Hamp- I know he had a career in the House of I think my colleagues on this side shire. They will say: Yes, please, bal- Representatives and served the people would be more than happy to work ance the budget. of South Dakota there. There was a with our colleagues on the other side If you look at where we are, as Sen- vote on the balanced budget amend- to come up with a balanced budget ator THUNE has mentioned, with re- ment at the time in the Senate, and it amendment that actually would work spect to spending in terms of the size of only failed by one vote. What does the to ensure we don’t spend more than we our economy, we are over 24 percent of Senator believe our current fiscal situ- take in each and every year, which is our GDP that we are spending right ation would be had the balanced budget what almost every State in the coun- now—well above our historical level, amendment passed the Senate at that try has in its constitution. That is why well above the amount of money we are time? they are able to live within their bringing in. Yet the only fiscal plan Mr. THUNE. What is remarkable means. the President brought forward would about that is when I first got here, I would say to my colleague from massively increase our debt over the there was a vote in the Senate in 1997. New Hampshire, I am told she recently next decade, so much so that not even We didn’t have the opportunity to vote held a townhall meeting back in New one Member of his own party in the on it in the House of Representatives, Hampshire, and I am interested in Senate voted for that budget. although I think we could have passed knowing what her constituents had to So when we talk about a real plan to it with a two-thirds majority there at say because I think New Hampshire has get America back on track, this cut, the time. It failed in the Senate by one always been a good barometer when it cap, and balance plan has a very com- vote. It got 66 votes in the Senate and comes to fiscal issues. What did they monsense approach. We will cut spend- it needed 67. think about the crisis we are facing? ing right away, put together a respon- I can’t help but think how different Do they believe the way we ought to sible fiscal plan for America, and then things would be today had we passed deal with this would be to constrain make sure we have those caps in place the balance budget amendment then spending and to get our budget bal- so we don’t continue to spend close to and sent it to the States. I presume, as anced in that way, as opposed to mov- 24, 25 percent of our GDP. I mean, the does the Senator—and New Hampshire ing toward raising taxes, which is what President has increased our debt 35 per- is not unlike South Dakota—that we many of our colleagues on the Demo- cent since he has been in office. would certainly have ratified it. The 38 cratic side and the President have sug- Finally, let’s put to the States the States would have ratified it, and it gested doing? question of whether they think it would have put us on a path that is fis- Ms. AYOTTE. I thank my colleague. makes sense to balance our budget. I cally sustainable. Ironically, at that What I have heard from my constitu- think we know what the answer will time the debt was about $5 trillion. We ents in New Hampshire—and we do be. They will say: Yes, please balance are talking about $14 trillion today. have a requirement to balance our your budget, as we have to do at home, Back then, it was $5 trillion. So that is budget, and it is not easy to make as we do in State government. a $9 trillion increase. If we had passed those tough choices—is that they do The other issue we are facing right a balanced budget amendment, we not understand why in Washington now is, of course, what the rating agen- wouldn’t have run up this debt.

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He proach cuts spending, as the Senator level, they do it at a family level, they said: from New Hampshire mentioned, now, do it in their small businesses. Crisis is a much abused word, but can we today, by over $100 billion this year, So I, too, hope we will work with our deny that we face a crisis? cuts spending over the next decade by colleagues on the other side of the I would say to my colleague from almost $6 trillion, and then puts in aisle; that we will get this cut, cap, and New Hampshire that the Federal debt place a balanced budget amendment balance plan passed. I look forward to at that time was $1 trillion, and Presi- that would ensure that going forward working with all the Senators in this dent Reagan thought that was a crisis into the future we learn to live within Chamber, and particularly the Senator at that time. Obviously, we are in a sit- our means, that we don’t continue to from South Dakota who, I know, has uation now where the debt is 14 times spend money that we don’t have. been such an advocate and such a that amount—$14 trillion since Presi- So I appreciate the observations of strong fiscal conservative, wanting to dent Reagan 29 years ago suggested we my colleague from New Hampshire, as preserve our country and the greatness needed a balanced budget amendment I said. She represents a State that has of America to make sure we get this because of the debt crisis we faced a great tradition when it comes to plan passed now. then. keeping spending and government Mr. THUNE. I think our colleagues in A lot of our Democratic colleagues under control. We need that tradition the House have shown us the way. They say we just need to balance our budget; in Washington, DC. I would simply say passed this last night. They have given we don’t need a balanced budget to my colleague from New Hampshire, us an opportunity now to have this amendment. My response to them is, as I hope we can find the support among vote, and it is long overdue. In my the Senator from New Hampshire our colleagues in the Senate when we view—and I think the numbers bear pointed out, where is your plan? We have this vote—and it sounds like now this out—this is not a revenue problem. have been sitting here for 812 days it is going to be scheduled for some- This is not a problem of having too lit- since the Democrats passed a budget in time on Saturday—to get a big bipar- tle tax revenue. This is not a problem, the Senate, and even then that was a tisan vote in support of cut, cap, and as I pointed out, that can be solved by budget that didn’t balance. The Presi- balance. tax increases, which would devastate dent’s budget submitted earlier this I know that is what my colleague the job creators in this country and year, as the Senator from New Hamp- from New Hampshire hopes as well. I make it more difficult for our economy shire pointed out, was rejected by the do believe it is the pathway that will to recover and to get people back to Senate 97 to 0. When the President sent get us toward fiscal sustainability for work. But this is really about spend- a budget up here, it was actually voted the future of this country and put us ing. on in the Senate and didn’t get a single on a trajectory that is good for our This is about getting Federal spend- vote, either Democrat or Republican. children and grandchildren, doesn’t put ing back to a level that is historically So the President took a mulligan on this Nation on the verge of bank- normal. If we could do that, we will that budget, and he gave a speech out- ruptcy, doesn’t have the adverse eco- have done a great thing for the future lining the framework for how he would nomic impacts that we are experi- of this country, for our children and cut the deficit. That didn’t balance ei- encing in real time both in terms of grandchildren. It is so important, in ther. jobs lost, potential for much higher in- my view, that we not wait any longer. So it is clear the Democrats don’t terest rates that would affect home- We can’t afford to wait. The time is have the will to balance the budget owners, people who are trying to get now. now. But if we had a balanced budget student loans, auto loans, people who We are going to have this vote com- amendment, they would, along with all are trying to start businesses. It would ing up, it looks like probably on Satur- of us—Republicans and Democrats be- be absolutely devastating to this econ- day. I hope we will have a big bipar- cause we have all contributed to where omy if that happened. If we don’t get tisan vote in support of this approach we are today—be required to balance our fiscal house in order, that is the that would cut spending today, cap it the budget every single year, and that train wreck we are headed for. in the future, and get a balanced budg- would have a huge impact on what our Ms. AYOTTE. I thank my colleague et amendment on the books. future is going to look like and what from South Dakota. And I, too, hope Mr. President, I yield back the re- the future for your two children and we will have bipartisan support for this mainder of our time. my two children will be. cut, cap, and balance plan. It is so crit- f The rating agencies are considering, ical, and as the President’s own fiscal as the Senator from New Hampshire REMEMBERING THOMAS ‘‘BROWN’’ commission said: BADGETT, SR. mentioned, downgrading us if we don’t Our challenge is clear and inescapable. take concrete steps to reduce our defi- America cannot be great if we go broke. Our Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I cits. It would have a tremendous im- businesses will not be able to grow and cre- rise today to note for my colleagues pact on interest rates if that happened. ate jobs and our workers will not be able to the passing of a distinguished Ken- As I mentioned earlier today, 3-year compete successfully for the jobs of the fu- tuckian and my friend, Mr. Thomas government bond interest rates for ture without a plan to get this crushing debt ‘‘Brown’’ Badgett, Sr., who passed Portugal are 19.4 percent; for Greece, burden off our backs. away this June 30 at the age of 88. A they are 28.9 percent; and for Ireland, Well, the cut, cap, and balance plan leading citizen of Madisonville, KY, 12.9 percent. We are already suffering will help get this crushing debt burden Brown was a philanthropist who will be from slower economic growth because off our backs to allow our job creators remembered for his many gifts to his of our debt and deficit. to actually create jobs. community. There is a study by economists Also, when we think about starting From the Brown Badgett Sr. Energy Reinhart and Rogoff that found that from where we began this discussion, and Advanced Technology Center on debt levels above 90 percent of GDP our children, we have to act now. I the Madisonville Community College were associated with economic growth don’t want my two children looking at campus to the Brown Badgett Loop that was 1 percentage point less than it me one day in the future and saying: roadway and Badgett Athletic Complex would be otherwise. Mom, what did you do about the fiscal there that also bear his name, he will We know from the President’s own crisis that everybody saw coming? have an enduring legacy. economic advisers that translates into Right now in the Senate, we can come Brown was able to make this mark the loss of about 1 million jobs every together around this cut, cap, and bal- not only because he was so highly suc- year. So it is clear we need to cut ance plan. Once and for all, let’s com- cessful in his chosen fields of coal, real

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:44 May 05, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\JULY\S20JY1.REC S20JY1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S4716 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 20, 2011 estate and highway construction, but reunification of his country based on a dents to return and rebuild the city of also because he was successful at bizonal, bicommunal federation with Famagusta would be an important step reaching out to other people and shar- political equality, as defined in the rel- in the right direction. ing his success and his zeal for life. I evant U.N. Security Council resolu- Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, on extend my deepest condolences to his tions, with a single sovereignty, single July 20, 1974, Turkey invaded Cyprus. many beloved family members and citizenship and single international Thirty-seven years later, Turkish friends for their loss. He will be missed personality. Attempts to resolve the troops continue to occupy 37 percent of by many. Cyprus issue are exacerbated by Turk- the island. The invasion and occupa- The Louisville Courier-Journal re- ish intransigence; the continued de- tion resulted in the deaths of more cently published an obituary for Mr. ployment of tens of thousands of Turk- than 5,000 Cypriots and made some Thomas ‘‘Brown’’ Badgett, Sr., and I ish troops in occupied northern Cyprus; 200,000 Cypriots refugees in their own ask unanimous consent that said arti- and the introduction of an estimated land. cle be printed in the RECORD. 160,000 settlers from mainland Turkey. Since 1974, more than 75 resolutions There being no objection, the article Indeed, the reality is that settlers out- have been adopted by the U.N. Security was ordered to be printed in the number indigenous Turkish Cypriots Council and more than 13 by the U.N. RECORD as follows: altering the demographic composition General Assembly, calling for the re- turn of the refugees to their homes and [From the Louisville Courier-Journal, July of that community by a margin of 1, 2011] about two to one. properties and for the withdrawal of the Turkish troops from Cyprus. In ad- THOMAS BROWN BADGETT SR. Previously, I have addressed a num- ber of specific human rights concerns dition to these Resolutions, the Euro- MADISONVILLE.—Badgett, Thomas Brown pean Court of Human Rights has in Sr., 88, died Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 8:10 stemming from the ongoing occupa- a.m. at his residence. tion, including freedom of movement, various judgments held Turkey respon- He was born January 17, 1923, in Bellefonte, property rights, and freedom of reli- sible for the violation of the basic Ark., to the late Russell and Rheaetta gion. Under my chairmanship, the Hel- human rights and fundamental free- Badgett. In addition to his parents, he was sinki Commission convened a public doms of Greek Cypriots, such as the preceded in death by his wife, Helen ‘‘Heidi’’ briefing, ‘‘Cyprus’ Religious Cultural right to life, the right to liberty and Badgett; a daughter, Deidre Badgett Griffin; Heritage in Peril’’ to document the security, the right to respect for family one son, Owen Kinsley Badgett; one brother, desecration and destruction of sacred life, the right to the protection of prop- J. Rogers Badgett; and one sister, Julia erty and the prohibition of inhuman or Badgett Badger. sites in occupied Northern Cyprus. Today, I want to focus on the situa- degrading treatment. Mr. Badgett loved his community, and he Building on past meetings in Novem- served all walks of life such as the coal busi- tion in the city of Famagusta, the once ness, highway construction, and real estate. thriving commercial center and tourist ber 2010 and January 2011, President He received his Eagle Scout in 1991. Mr. destination on the east coast of Cy- Christofias again this month met with Badgett was a philanthropist who supported prus, featuring the country’s deepest Turkish Cypriot leader Mr. Eroglu in education with donations to college and high water port. This cosmopolitan city, the presence of U.N. Secretary General schools. His favorite saying was, ‘‘The youth home to nearly 50,000 Cypriots, was a Ban Ki-moon in Geneva, where they of today are going to be running this country agreed to intensify discussions on the in the next 20 to 30 years, and they need to center for trade and finance as well as culture, known for its many museums difficult ‘‘core issues’’ of the negotia- be educated.’’ Mr. Badgett is survived by a tions, including the sharing of power daughter, Heidi K. Honchariw, of Asheville, and vibrant nightlife. The second wave and authority between the two commu- N.C.; a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas of the Turkish invasion, launched in nities of Cyprus, territorial adjust- Brown and Sue Badgett, Jr., of Madisonville; August 1974, targeted Famagusta and ments, property issues, and the issue of two grandchildren, Corbett G. and Casey the surrounding region. Seaside hotels the withdrawal of foreign troops, secu- McCormick, of Naperville, Ill., and Kyle that attracted tourists from through- Owen Yates, of Madisonville; and five great- rity and guarantees. The Cypriot gov- out the world and other important high grandchildren, Lily McCormick, Gavin ernment is working in good faith to rise buildings were targeted for bom- McCormick and Ryder McCormick of achieve a viable agreement and I re- bardment as residents were forced to Naperville, Brice Yates of Madisonville and main supportive of the Cypriot govern- flee. Today, barbwire rings the city of Kyle Owen Yates II, of Central City, Ky. ment’s insistence that this process re- Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Famagusta, a veritable ghost town ex- main a Cypriot-led process, with any Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Russell cept for Turkish troops patrolling the Badgett III officiating and Dr. William solution agreed upon by the Cypriots perimeter of this once bustling urban and for the Cypriots, without any ex- Klompus and Terry McBrayer to speak. Bur- center. What looters left behind is ial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Vis- ternal arbitration or timeframes, while slowly being reclaimed by nature and itation will be 4–7 p.m. Saturday and after recognizing that a solution cannot be noon Sunday at the funeral home. Pall- decades of exposure to the elements. reached without the full and construc- The only thing I can compare this bearers will be Calvin Griffith, Bennie Mous- tive cooperation of Turkey. er, Oda Inglis, Jr., John Davis, Don Gish, scene to comes from my walk along the As Cypriot-Americans join with Cyp- Bentley Badgett, II and Russell Badgett, III. deserted streets in the city of Prypiat, riots from throughout the world in this Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Ramsey, a Ukrainian city of similar size to effort to unify their homeland, and as Jr., Coach Joe B. Hall, Terry McBrayer, O.T. Famagusta, located in the Chornbyl ex- Rudd, C.M. Newton and Dr. William they seek to secure an economically clusion zone a short distance from the prosperous state free of illegal occupa- Klompus. site of the world’s worst nuclear acci- Memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of tion, I will stand by them. I will work America Shawnee Trails Council, P.O. Box dent. While health concerns keep the to ensure that the Turkish occupation 487, Owensboro, KY 42302, or Green River residents of the former away, armed comes to an end. Hospice, 418 N. Scott St., Madisonville, KY Turkish troops prevent lawful resi- This week, we remember those who 42431. dents of Famagusta from returning. perished in the invasion of Cyprus, and f Notwithstanding numerous U.N. reso- honor those who survived and who con- lutions on Cyprus, including provisions tinue to live under Turkish occupation. 37TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE specifically addressing the city of INVASION OF CYPRUS We have not forgotten and our Famagusta, Turkey continues to ille- thoughts and prayers are with them Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I rise in gally occupy a third of Cypriot terri- and their families. my capacity as cochairman of the Hel- tory, preventing Greek Cypriots from Remembering together the events of sinki Commission to again draw atten- returning to their homes and busi- July 20, 1974, in solidarity gives rev- tion to the tragic consequences of Tur- nesses in the occupied area, including erence to historical events we cannot key’s invasion and ongoing occupation Famagusta. In keeping with these UN afford to forget as we move forward to of the Republic of Cyprus begun 37 resolutions and principles enshrined in a peaceful, just solution and a hopeful years ago today. I applaud the leader- the Helsinki Final Act, it is time for tomorrow. ship demonstrated by President Turkey to end its illegal occupation of Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, I rise in Christofias in an attempt to bring the sovereign Republic of Cyprus. remembrance of the disastrous inva- about a comprehensive settlement and Agreement allowing the lawful resi- sion of Turkish armed forces into the

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Mr. President, today I leagues today. tional leaders like President Kennedy recognize Hermosa, SD. The town of At this moment, there are more than and Montana’s Senators Mike Mans- Hermosa will commemorate the 125th 43,000 Turkish troops on Cyprus—that field and Lee Metcalf. Senator Metcalf, anniversary of its founding this year. is roughly one Turkish solider for in particular, became Jim’s mentor. Located in Custer County in western every two Turkish Cypriots. And re- Jim, his wife Camie, along with their South Dakota, Hermosa was founded in grettably, their presence continues to young son Mark—who later served on 1886 and was named after the Spanish word meaning ‘‘beautiful’’ because of perpetuate the usurpation, occupation, my staff for a number of years—made its breathtaking landscape. Today, and destruction of Greek Cypriot- their way back to Washington where Hermosa’s rich history, strong tradi- owned property. So too continues the Jim worked as a legislative aide for tions and beautiful scenery continue to egregious desecration of Greek Ortho- Senator Metcalf. In their early days in dox churches and religious artifacts make it a great place to live. Washington, Jim and Camie had a Hermosa has been a successful and that are not only sacred to millions of daughter Terry. As a young adult, faithful believers, but also beautiful thriving community for the past 125 Terry found her way back to Montana, years, and I am confident that it will and irreplaceable historic sites and ob- where she lives in Bozeman today. jects of inherent cultural value to all continue to serve as an example of Jim went on to serve with distinction South Dakota values and traditions. I of humanity. at the Interior Department, the Envi- Since 1974, more than 75 resolutions would like to offer my congratulations ronmental Protection Agency, and sev- to the citizens of Hermosa on this land- have been adopted by the United Na- eral conservation organizations. Dur- tions Security Council calling for the mark date and wish them continued ing the latter part of his career, Jim prosperity in the years to come.∑ withdrawal of Turkish troops from Cy- organized the Council of Infrastructure f prus and the return of refugees to their Financing Authorities, a trade associa- homes and properties. Yet despite 37 tion dedicated to helping municipali- TRENT, SOUTH DAKOTA frustrating years of diplomatic stops ties pay for infrastructure improve- ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I and starts, a procession of U.N. special ments. recognize Trent, SD. The town of Trent representatives and envoys, and untold While they remained in Washington will commemorate the 125th anniver- hours of negotiations, Turkey con- for four decades, Jim and Camie were sary of its founding this year. tinues to occupy this region in com- never Washingtonians. They were Mon- Located in Moody County, Trent was plete violation of international law. tanans. Thus, when they decided to re- originally a post office for the early It is imperative that Turkey with- tire, it came as no surprise to those of settlers of eastern South Dakota. draw its forces and at long last concede us who knew them that they headed Trent was officially given its name that the Cyprus question is one that home to the ‘‘Big Sky.’’ with the arrival of the railroad in the can only be resolved through mutual They settled in Bozeman, sharing late 19th century and soon after, many agreement on a solution, not the impo- their love of Montana, its land, and its settlers migrated to the town from sition of one. In this way, Turkey must people. Jim immersed himself with his neighboring states as well as other contribute practically and substan- work on the board of directors of the areas throughout South Dakota. tially to the negotiating effort and em- Gallatin Valley Land Trust, GVLT, an Today, the citizens of Trent are known brace in concrete terms a reunified and organization that protects open land for their commitment to growing the prosperous Cyprus where Greek Cyp- and promotes recreational opportuni- community and their local businesses. riots and Turkish Cypriots can live to- ties throughout the Gallatin. While en- Trent has been a successful and gether in peace. vironmental issues too often turn frac- thriving community for the past 125 As a fellow democracy, the Republic tious, Jim respected GVLT’s con- years, and I am confident that it will of Cyprus shares basic values with the continue to serve as an example of sensus-based approach. He thought it United States and has remained a close South Dakota values and traditions. I got results and made a difference. friend and ally for many years. Indeed, would like to offer my congratulations That is the way Jim lived his life— the U.S.-Cyprus friendship remains an to the citizens of Trent on this land- striving for consensus, getting results, anchor of American foreign policy in mark date and wish them continued and making a difference. Mel and I this region. prosperity in the years to come.∑ We must, in our solemn role as a na- offer condolences to Camie, Mark, ∑ f tion that champions human rights and Terry, and their family. adherence to the rule of law, stand f TRIBUTE TO MALLORY REIS with Cypriots to bring peace, stability, DELMONT, SOUTH DAKOTA ∑ Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, today I wish to commend the heroic ac- and prosperity to their island. I there- ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I fore urge my colleagues to join me in tions of Ms. Mallory Reis, of Johnston, recognize Delmont, SD. The town of Rhode Island. Last week, the Provi- supporting the Cyprus settlement proc- Delmont will commemorate the 125th ess with the goal of finding a fair and dence Journal reported that while va- anniversary of its founding this year. cationing in Massachusetts, Ms. Reis lasting agreement for the benefit of all Delmont was founded in 1886 after Cypriots. helped resuscitate a 3-year-old boy who the first train passed through. Located had stopped breathing after choking f in Douglas County, it boasts commu- and falling in the water. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS nity members dedicated to supporting Ms. Reis, an officer with the Cran- and growing local business. It is also ston Police Department, reacted imme- home to the annual Kuchen Festival diately upon hearing screams for help REMEMBERING JAMES NOEL and the Harvest Festival. The citizens coming from the water’s edge of Curlew SMITH of Delmont have committed them- Pond. She raced over to the crowd that ∑ Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I wish selves to developing their strong herit- had formed around the boy. His body to take a moment to pay tribute to the age and traditions. was blue and limp, and he had no pulse. life of a fine Montanan and good friend, Delmont has been a successful and The boy needed cardiopulmonary resus- James Noel Smith. Jim passed away thriving community for the past 125 citation or CPR, and Ms. Reis was the last month after a long and courageous years, and I am confident that it will first to arrive with the necessary train- battle with cancer. continue to serve as an example of ing. Immediately, she began per- Raised in the mountainous northwest South Dakota values and traditions. I forming CPR and directed bystanders Montana town of Thompson Falls, Jim would like to offer my congratulations to call 911.

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Thanks to Ms. Reis’ efforts, the continue in effect beyond July 22, 2011. Act including violations at the appropriation boy is alive today and it is reported The actions and policies of former Li- level occurring in a variety of Department of that he is recovering well. berian President Charles Taylor and Health and Human Services (HHS) accounts, The efforts of Ms. Reis underscore other persons, in particular their un- and one violation occurring at the apportion- ment level; to the Committee on Appropria- the vital role our first responders play lawful depletion of Liberian resources tions. in keeping our communities safe. Law and their removal from Liberia and se- EC–2538. A communication from the Assist- enforcement officers, firefighters, and creting of Liberian funds and property, ant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military emergency medical personnel are often continue to undermine Liberia’s transi- Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, the first line of protection, taking tion to democracy and the orderly de- pursuant to law, an addendum to a certifi- risks to keep us and our families safe. velopment of its political, administra- cation, transmittal number: DDTC 11–064, of Today I would like to thank Ms. Reis tive, and economic institutions and re- the proposed sale or export of defense arti- cles and/or defense services to a Middle East for her swift and heroic response that sources. These actions and policies con- country regarding any possible affects such a saved this young boy’s life, and com- tinue to pose an unusual and extraor- sale might have relating to Israel’s Quali- mend the Cranston Police Department dinary threat to the foreign policy of tative Military Edge over military threats to for providing officers of that caliber. I the United States. For this reason, I Israel; to the Committee on Armed Services. would also like to commend all our have determined that it is necessary to EC–2539. A communication from the Assist- first responders who dutifully perform continue the national emergency with ant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, these acts of heroism every day, and respect to the former Liberian regime pursuant to law, an addendum to a certifi- express my deep appreciation for their of Charles Taylor. cation, transmittal number: DDTC 11–059, of unwavering commitment to our safe- BARACK OBAMA. the proposed sale or export of defense arti- ty.∑ THE WHITE HOUSE, July 20, 2011. cles and/or defense services to a Middle East country regarding any possible affects such a f f sale might have relating to Israel’s Quali- MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE tative Military Edge over military threats to At 11:08 a.m., a message from the Israel; to the Committee on Armed Services. Messages from the President of the EC–2540. A communication from the Assist- United States were communicated to House of Representatives, delivered by ant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, retaries. nounced that the House has passed the pursuant to law, an addendum to a certifi- following bill, in which it requests the cation, transmittal number: DDTC 11–020, of f concurrence of the Senate: the proposed sale or export of defense arti- cles and/or defense services to a Middle East EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED H.R. 2560. An act to cut, cap, and balance country regarding any possible affects such a the Federal Budget. As in executive session the Presiding sale might have relating to Israel’s Quali- Officer laid before the Senate messages tative Military Edge over military threats to from the President of the United At 5:41 p.m., a message from the Israel; to the Committee on Armed Services. States submitting sundry nominations House of Representatives, delivered by EC–2541. A communication from the Sec- which were referred to the appropriate Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- retary of Defense, transmitting a report on committees. nounced that the House has passed the the approved retirement of General James E. following bill and joint resolution, in Cartwright, United States Marine Corps, and (The nominations received today are his advancement to the grade of general on printed at the end of the Senate pro- which it requests the concurrence of the Senate: the retired list; to the Committee on Armed ceedings.) Services. H.R. 2553. An act to amend the Internal EC–2542. A communication from the Direc- f Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding tor, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, REPORT RELATIVE TO THE and expenditure authority of the Airport and Department of the Treasury, transmitting, FORMER LIBERIAN REGIME OF Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled CHARLES TAYLOR AND ON THE States Code, to extend the airport improve- ‘‘Amendment to the Bank Secrecy Act Regu- ment program, and for other purposes. CONTINUATION OF THE NA- lations—Definitions and Other Regulations H.J. Res. 66. Joint resolution approving the Relating to Money Services Businesses’’ TIONAL EMERGENCY BLOCKING renewal of import restrictions contained in (RIN1506–AA97) received in the Office of the PROPERTY OF CERTAIN PER- the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of President of the Senate on July 15, 2011; to SONS AND PROHIBITING THE IM- 2003. the Committee on Banking, Housing, and PORTATION OF CERTAIN GOODS Urban Affairs. f FROM LIBERIA THAT WAS ES- EC–2543. A communication from the Dep- TABLISHED IN EXECUTIVE MEASURES PLACED ON THE uty Secretary, Division of Trading and Mar- CALENDAR kets, Securities and Exchange Commission, ORDER 13348 ON JULY 22, 2004—PM transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 14 The following bill was read the first a rule entitled ‘‘Brokers or Dealers Engaged The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- and second times by unanimous con- in a Retail Forex Business’’ (RIN3235–AL19) fore the Senate the following message sent, and placed on the calendar: received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 15, 2011; to the Committee on from the President of the United H.R. 2560. An act to cut, cap, and balance Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. States, together with an accompanying the Federal budget. EC–2544. A communication from the Chief report; which was referred to the Com- f of the Foreign Species Branch, Fish and mittee on Banking, Housing, and Wildlife Services, Department of the Inte- EXECUTIVE AND OTHER Urban Affairs: rior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- COMMUNICATIONS port of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and To the Congress of the United States: The following communications were Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Listing the Section 202(d) of the National Emer- laid before the Senate, together with Salmon-Crested Cockatoo as Threatened gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides accompanying papers, reports, and doc- Throughout Its Range with Special Rule; Final Rule’’ (RIN1018–AW38) received in the for the automatic termination of a na- uments, and were referred as indicated: tional emergency unless, prior to the Office of the President of the Senate on July anniversary date of its declaration, the EC–2536. A communication from the Ad- 15, 2011; to the Committee on Environment ministrator, Rural Business-Cooperative and Public Works. President publishes in the Federal Reg- Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- EC–2545. A communication from the Direc- ister and transmits to the Congress a mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nu- notice stating that the emergency is to entitled ‘‘Business and Industry Guaranteed clear Regulatory Research, Nuclear Regu- continue in effect beyond the anniver- Loan Program’’ (RIN0570–AA81) received in latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant

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A communication from the Attor- ration by Reference of Edition and Addenda ney, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Home- ney, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Home- to American Society of Mechanical Engi- land Security, transmitting, pursuant to land Security, transmitting, pursuant to neers (ASME) Codes and New and Revised law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety ASME Code Cases into 10 CFR 50.55a’’ Zone; Upper Mississippi River, Mile 856.0 to Zone; Independence Day Fireworks Celebra- (RIN3150–AI35) received in the Office of the 855.0, Minneapolis, MN’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) tion for the City of Richmond, Richmond, President of the Senate on July 15, 2011; to (Docket No. USCG–2011–0198)) received in the CA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG– the Committee on Environment and Public Office of the President of the Senate on July 2011–0399)) received in the Office of the Presi- Works. 18, 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, dent of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to the EC–2546. A communication from the Assist- Science, and Transportation. Committee on Commerce, Science, and ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- EC–2555. A communication from the Attor- Transportation. ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the ney, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Home- EC–2563. A communication from the Attor- Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, land Security, transmitting, pursuant to ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department the report of the texts and background state- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ments of international agreements, other Zone; Delta Independence Day Foundation ant to law, the report of a rule entitled than treaties (List 2011–0103A—2011–0112); to Celebration, Mandeville Island, CA’’ ‘‘Safety Zone; Marine Events Requiring the Committee on Foreign Relations. ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2011– Safety Zones in the Captain of the Port EC–2547. A communication from the Acting 0395)) received in the Office of the President Sault Sainte Marie Zone’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) Assistant Secretary, Office of Legislative Af- of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to the Com- (Docket No. USCG–2011–0542)) received in the fairs, Department of State, transmitting, mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Office of the President of the Senate on July pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled tation. 18, 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, ‘‘Amendment to the International Traffic in EC–2556. A communication from the Attor- Science, and Transportation. Arms Regulations: Filing, Retention, and ney, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Home- EC–2564. A communication from the Attor- Return of Export Licenses and Filing of Ex- land Security, transmitting, pursuant to ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department port Information’’ (RIN1400–AC91) received law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Zone; Stockton Ports Baseball Club Fourth ant to law, the report of a rule entitled fice of the President of the Senate on July of July Fireworks Display, Stockton, CA’’ ‘‘Safety Zone; Shore Thing and Independence 15, 2011; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2011– Day Fireworks, Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, tions. 0397)) received in the Office of the President VA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG– EC–2548. A communication from the Acting of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to the Com- 2011–0303)) received in the Office of the Presi- Assistant Secretary, Office of Legislative Af- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- dent of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to the fairs, Department of State, transmitting, tation. Committee on Commerce, Science, and pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2557. A communication from the Attor- Transportation. ‘‘Amendment to the International Traffic in ney, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Home- EC–2565. A communication from the Attor- Arms Regulations: International Import Cer- land Security, transmitting, pursuant to ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department tificate BIS–645P/ATF–4522/DSP–53’’ law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- (RIN1400–AC85) received in the Office of the Zone; Jameson Beach Fourth of July Fire- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled President of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to works Display’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. ‘‘Safety Zone; Cape Charles Fireworks, Cape the Committee on Foreign Relations. USCG–2011–0398)) received in the Office of the Charles Harbor, Cape Charles, VA’’ EC–2549. A communication from the Sec- President of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2011– retary of Housing and Urban Development, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 0304)) received in the Office of the President transmitting, pursuant to law, the Office of Transportation. of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to the Com- the Inspector General’s Semiannual Report EC–2558. A communication from the Attor- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- for the period of October 1, 2010 through ney, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Home- tation. March 31, 2011; to the Committee on Home- EC–2566. A communication from the Attor- land Security, transmitting, pursuant to land Security and Governmental Affairs. ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety EC–2550. A communication from the Attor- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- Zone; The Pacific Grove Feast of Lanterns, ney, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Home- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Fireworks Display, Pacific Grove, CA’’ land Security, transmitting, pursuant to ‘‘Safety Zone; Fourth of July Fireworks ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2011– law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety Event, Pagan River, Smithfield, VA’’ 0159)) received in the Office of the President Zone; Bullhead City Regatta, Bullhead City, ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2011– of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to the Com- AZ’’ ((RIN1625–AA00)(Docket No. USCG–2011– 0588)) received in the Office of the President mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- 0410)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to the Com- tation. of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to the Com- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- EC–2559. A communication from the Attor- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- tation. tation. ney, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Home- EC–2567. A communication from the Attor- EC–2551. A communication from the Attor- land Security, transmitting, pursuant to ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ney, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Home- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- land Security, transmitting, pursuant to Zone; Waterway Closure, Atchafalaya River ant to law, the report of a rule entitled law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety from Mile Marker 117 (Morgan City Railroad ‘‘Safety Zone; New Port River; Morehead Zone; Independence Day Fireworks Celebra- Bridge) to Mile Marker 0 (Simmesport, LA)’’ City, NC’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. tion for the City of Martinez, Martinez, CA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2011– USCG–2011–0230)) received in the Office of the ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2011– 0433)) received in the Office of the President President of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to 0400)) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to the Com- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to the Com- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Transportation. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- tation. EC–2568. A communication from the Attor- tation. EC–2560. A communication from the Attor- ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department EC–2552. A communication from the Attor- ney, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Home- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ney, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Home- land Security, transmitting, pursuant to ant to law, the report of a rule entitled land Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety ‘‘Safety Zones; Multiple Firework Displays law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety Zone; Mile Marker 98.5 West of Harvey Lock in Captain of the Port, Puget Sound Area of Zone; Big Sioux River from the Military Gulf Intracoastal Waterway to Mile Marker Responsibility’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. Road Bridge North Sioux City to the Con- 108.5 West of Harvey Lock Gulf Intracoastal USCG–2011–0450)) received in the Office of the fluence of the Missouri River, SD’’ ((RIN1625– Waterway’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. President of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2011–0528)) received USCG–2011–0434)) received in the Office of the the Committee on Commerce, Science, and in the Office of the President of the Senate President of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to Transportation. on July 18, 2011; to the Committee on Com- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–2569. A communication from the Attor- merce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation. ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department EC–2553. A communication from the Attor- EC–2561. A communication from the Attor- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ney, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Home- ney, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Home- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled land Security, transmitting, pursuant to land Security, transmitting, pursuant to ‘‘Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety Sector Columbia River Area of Responsi- Zone; Missouri River from the Border be- Zone; Waterway Closure, Morgan City—Port bility’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG– tween Montana and North Dakota’’ Allen Route from Mile Marker 0 to Port 2011–0448)) received in the Office of the Presi- ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2011– Allen Lock’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. dent of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to the 0511)) received in the Office of the President USCG–2011–0432)) received in the Office of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to the Com- President of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to Transportation. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–2570. A communication from the Attor- tation. Transportation. ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:44 May 05, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\JULY\S20JY1.REC S20JY1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S4720 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 20, 2011 of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ‘‘Safety Zone; Independence Day Fireworks AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2011–0199)) received ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Celebration for the City of Half Moon Bay, in the Office of the President of the Senate ‘‘Safety Zone; July 4th Fireworks Displays Half Moon Bay, CA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Dock- on July 18, 2011; to the Committee on Com- within the Captain of the Port Miami Zone, et No. USCG–2011–0396)) received in the Office merce, Science, and Transportation. FL’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG– of the President of the Senate on July 18, EC–2587. A communication from the Attor- 2011–0439)) received in the Office of the Presi- 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department dent of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to the Science, and Transportation. of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–2579. A communication from the Attor- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Transportation. ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ‘‘Safety Zones; Marine Events in Captain of EC–2571. A communication from the Attor- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- the Port Long Island Sound Zone’’ ((RIN1625– ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ant to law, the report of a rule entitled AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2011–0470)) received of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ‘‘Safety Zone; Fan Pier Yacht Club Fire- in the Office of the President of the Senate ant to law, the report of a rule entitled works, Boston Harbor, Boston, MA’’ on July 18, 2011; to the Committee on Com- ‘‘Safety Zone; New York Water Taxi 10th An- ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2011– merce, Science, and Transportation. niversary Fireworks, Upper New York Bay, 0437)) received in the Office of the President EC–2588. A communication from the Attor- Red Hook, NY’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to the Com- ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department USCG–2011–0222)) received in the Office of the mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- President of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to tation. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled the Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–2580. A communication from the Attor- ‘‘Safety Zone; Brandon Road Lock and Dam Transportation. ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department to Lake Michigan Including Des Plaines EC–2572. A communication from the Attor- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- River, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chi- ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ant to law, the report of a rule entitled cago River, and Calumet-Saganashkee Chan- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ‘‘Safety Zone; Pantego Creek; Belhaven, NC’’ nel, Chicago, IL’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2011– No. USCG–2011–0228)) received in the Office of ‘‘Safety Zone; Nicole Cerrito Birthday Fire- 0473)) received in the Office of the President the President of the Senate on July 18, 2011; works, Detroit River, Detroit, MI’’ of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to the Com- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2011– mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- and Transportation. 0416)) received in the Office of the President tation. EC–2589. A communication from the Dep- of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to the Com- EC–2581. A communication from the Attor- uty Chief, Consumer and Governmental Af- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department fairs Bureau, Federal Communications Com- tation. of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–2573. A communication from the Attor- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled report of a rule entitled ‘‘Telecommuni- ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ‘‘Safety Zone; Charleston Sharkfest Swim, cations Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- Charleston Harbor, Charleston, SC’’ Services for Individuals with Hearing and ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2011– Speech Disabilities; Structure and Practices ‘‘Safety Zone; Michigan Bankers Association 0501)) received in the Office of the President of the Video Relay Service Program’’ ((CG Fireworks, Lake Huron, Mackinac Island, of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to the Com- Docket Nos. 03–123 and 10–51) (FCC 11–104)) MI’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2011– mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- received in the Office of the President of the 0265)) received in the Office of the President tation. Senate on July 18, 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to the Com- EC–2582. A communication from the Attor- EC–2590. A communication from the Chief, mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Com- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- tation. munications Commission, transmitting, pur- EC–2574. A communication from the Attor- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ‘‘Safety Zone; Bay Point Fireworks, Bay ‘‘Electronic Tariff Filing System (ETFS)’’ of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- Point Marina; Marblehead, OH’’ ((RIN1625– ((RIN3060–AJ41) (WC Docket No. 10–141)) re- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2011–0516)) received ceived in the Office of the President of the ‘‘Safety Zone; Augusta Southern Nationals in the Office of the President of the Senate Senate on July 18, 2011; to the Committee on Drag Boat Race, Savannah River, Augusta, on July 18, 2011; to the Committee on Com- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. GA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG– merce, Science, and Transportation. EC–2591. A communication from the Attor- 2011–0438)) received in the Office of the Presi- EC–2583. A communication from the Attor- ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department dent of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to the ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- Committee on Commerce, Science, and of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Transportation. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic EC–2575. A communication from the Attor- ‘‘Safety Zone; 4th of July Festival Berkeley Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), Elizabeth ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department Marina Fireworks Display Berkeley, CA’’ River, Southern Branch, Chesapeake, VA’’ of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2011– ((RIN1625–AA09) (Docket No. USCG–2010– ant to law, the report of a rule entitled 0370)) received in the Office of the President 0879)) received in the Office of the President ‘‘Safety Zone; Barrier Testing Operations, of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to the Com- of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to the Com- Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Romeoville, IL’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. tation. tation. USCG–2011–0453)) received in the Office of the EC–2584. A communication from the Attor- EC–2592. A communication from the Attor- President of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department the Committee on Commerce, Science, and of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- Transportation. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2576. A communication from the Attor- ‘‘Safety Zone; Hylebos Bridge Restoration, ‘‘Superfund Site, New Bedford Harbor, New ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department Hylebos Waterway, Tacoma, WA’’ ((RIN1625– Bedford, MA: Anchorage Ground and Regu- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2011–0114)) received lated Navigation Area’’ ((RIN1625–AA01 and ant to law, the report of a rule entitled in the Office of the President of the Senate RIN1625–AA11) (Docket No. USCG–2010–1119)) ‘‘Safety Zone; Rochester Harbor Festival, on July 18, 2011; to the Committee on Com- received in the Office of the President of the Genesee River, Rochester, NY’’ ((RIN1625– merce, Science, and Transportation. Senate on July 18, 2011; to the Committee on AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2011–0374)) received EC–2585. A communication from the Attor- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. in the Office of the President of the Senate ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department EC–2593. A communication from the Attor- on July 18, 2011; to the Committee on Com- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department merce, Science, and Transportation. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- EC–2577. A communication from the Attor- ‘‘Safety Zones; July 4th Weekend Fireworks ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Spe- ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department Displays within the Captain of the Port St. cial Local Regulation for Marine Events; of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- Petersburg Zone, FL’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) Temporary Change of Dates for Recurring ant to law, the report of a rule entitled (Docket No. USCG–2011–0350)) received in the Marine Events in the Fifth Coast Guard Dis- ‘‘Safety Zone; M/V DAVY CROCKETT, Co- Office of the President of the Senate on July trict; Mill Creek, Hampton, VA’’ ((RIN1625– lumbia River’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. 18, 2011; to the Committee on Commerce, AA08) (Docket No. USCG–2011–0540)) received USCG–2010–0939)) received in the Office of the Science, and Transportation. in the Office of the President of the Senate President of the Senate on July 18, 2011; to EC–2586. A communication from the Attor- on July 18, 2011; to the Committee on Com- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department merce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation. of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- EC–2594. A communication from the Attor- EC–2578. A communication from the Attor- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ney Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ‘‘Safety Zone; Truman-Hobbs Alteration of of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- the Elgin Joliet and Eastern Railroad Draw- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Spe- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled bridge; Illinois River, Morris, IL’’ ((RIN1625– cial Local Regulation; Monongahela River,

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A bill to amend title 38, United kota (Mr. HOEVEN) was added as a co- The following executive reports of States Code, to improve the disability com- sponsor of S. 726, a bill to rescind $45 nominations were submitted: pensation evaluation procedure of the Sec- retary of Veterans Affairs for veterans with billion of unobligated discretionary ap- By Mr. HARKIN for the Committee on propriations, and for other purposes. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. post-traumatic stress disorder or mental *Phyllis Nichamoff Segal, of Massachu- health conditions related to military sexual S. 745 setts, to be a Member of the Board of Direc- trauma, and for other purposes; to the Com- At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the tors of the Corporation for National and mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. name of the Senator from Michigan By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. Community Service for a term expiring Oc- (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- WYDEN, Mr. ALEXANDER, Ms. tober 6, 2013. sor of S. 745, a bill to amend title 38, *Lisa M. Quiroz, of New York, to be a LANDRIEU, Mr. TOOMEY, and Mr. Member of the Board of Directors of the Cor- PRYOR): United States Code, to protect certain poration for National and Community Serv- S. 1392. A bill to provide additional time veterans who would otherwise be sub- ice for a term expiring February 8, 2014. for the Administrator of the Environmental ject to a reduction in educational as- *John D. Podesta, of the District of Colum- Protection Agency to issue achievable stand- sistance benefits, and for other pur- bia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors ards for industrial, commercial, and institu- poses. of the Corporation for National and Commu- tional boilers, process heaters, and inciner- S. 798 nity Service for a term expiring October 6, ators, and for other purposes; to the Com- 2014. mittee on Environment and Public Works. At the request of Mr. TESTER, the *Matthew Francis McCabe, of Pennsyl- By Mr. BARRASSO: name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. vania, to be a Member of the Board of Direc- S. 1393. A bill to prohibit the enforcement ROBERTS) was added as a cosponsor of tors of the Corporation for National and of a climate change interpretive guidance S. 798, a bill to provide an amnesty pe- Community Service for a term expiring Oc- issued by the Securities and Exchange Com- riod during which veterans and their tober 6, 2013. mission, and for other purposes; to the Com- family members can register certain *Marguerite W. Kondracke, of Tennessee, mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- to be a Member of the Board of Directors of fairs. firearms in the National Firearms Reg- the Corporation for National and Commu- By Mr. WEBB (for himself and Mr. AL- istration and Transfer Record, and for nity Service for a term expiring June 10, EXANDER): other purposes. 2014. S. 1394. A bill to allow a Commissioner of S. 810 *Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to be a the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to con- At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the Member of the Board of Directors of the Cor- tinue to serve on the Commission if a suc- poration for National and Community Serv- cessor is not appointed and confirmed in a name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. ice for a term expiring October 6, 2014. timely manner; to the Committee on Envi- AKAKA) was added as a cosponsor of S. *Richard Christman, of Kentucky, to be a ronment and Public Works. 810, a bill to prohibit the conducting of Member of the Board of Directors of the Cor- f invasive research on great apes, and for poration for National and Community Serv- other purposes. ice for the remainder of the term expiring ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS S. 834 October 6, 2012. S. 401 *Dan Arvizu, of Colorado, to be a Member At the request of Mr. CASEY, the At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the of the National Science Board, National name of the Senator from New York name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Science Foundation, for a term expiring May (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- KIRK) was added as a cosponsor of S. 10, 2016. sponsor of S. 834, a bill to amend the 401, a bill to help Federal prosecutors *Alan I. Leshner, of Maryland, to be a Higher Education Act of 1965 to im- Member of the National Science Board, Na- and investigators combat public cor- prove education and prevention related tional Science Foundation, for a term expir- ruption by strengthening and clari- to campus sexual violence, domestic vi- ing May 10, 2016. fying the law. *William Carl Lineberger, of Colorado, to olence, dating violence, and stalking. S. 576 be a Member of the National Science Board, S. 838 National Science Foundation, for a term ex- At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the At the request of Mr. TESTER, the piring May 10, 2016. name of the Senator from California *Aaron Paul Dworkin, of Michigan, to be a (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor names of the Senator from Utah (Mr. Member of the National Council on the Arts of S. 576, a bill to amend the Elemen- HATCH) and the Senator from Idaho for a term expiring September 3, 2014. tary and Secondary Education Act of (Mr. RISCH) were added as cosponsors of *Eric S. Edelman, of Virginia, to be a S. 838, a bill to amend the Toxic Sub- Member of the Board of Directors of the 1965 to improve standards for physical education. stances Control Act to clarify the ju- United States Institute of Peace for a term risdiction of the Environmental Pro- of four years. S. 605 tection Agency with respect to certain At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the *Nomination was reported with rec- sporting good articles, and to exempt ommendation that it be confirmed subject to name of the Senator from Connecticut those articles from a definition under the nominee’s commitment to respond to re- (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- quests to appear and testify before any duly sponsor of S. 605, a bill to amend the that Act. constituted committee of the Senate. Controlled Substances Act to place S. 839 f synthetic drugs in Schedule I. At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND S. 641 name of the Senator from Connecticut JOINT RESOLUTIONS At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- The following bills and joint resolu- name of the Senator from Wisconsin sponsor of S. 839, a bill to ban the sale tions were introduced, read the first (Mr. KOHL) was added as a cosponsor of of certain synthetic drugs. and second times by unanimous con- S. 641, a bill to provide 100,000,000 peo- S. 871 sent, and referred as indicated: ple with first-time access to safe drink- At the request of Mr. COBURN, the By Mr. NELSON of Nebraska: ing water and sanitation on a sustain- name of the Senator from Delaware S. 1389. A bill to exempt any road, high- able basis within six years by improv- (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor way, or bridge damaged by a natural dis- ing the capacity of the United States of S. 871, a bill to repeal the Volu- aster, including a flood, from duplicative en- Government to fully implement the metric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit. vironmental reviews if the road, highway, or Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor S. 1000 bridge is reconstructed in the same location; to the Committee on Environment and Pub- Act of 2005. At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the lic Works. S. 707 name of the Senator from Louisiana By Mr. LEVIN (for himself and Mr. At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the (Ms. LANDRIEU) was added as a cospon- BEGICH): name of the Senator from Rhode Island sor of S. 1000, a bill to promote energy

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:44 May 05, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\JULY\S20JY1.REC S20JY1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S4722 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 20, 2011 savings in residential and commercial 1231, a bill to reauthorize the Second Oregon (Mr. WYDEN) and the Senator buildings and industry, and for other Chance Act of 2007. from Connecticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN) purposes. S. 1274 were added as cosponsors of S. Res. 132, S. 1013 At the request of Mr. ENZI, the name a resolution recognizing and honoring At the request of Mr. HATCH, the of the Senator from Delaware (Mr. the zoos and aquariums of the United name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor of S. States. CHAMBLISS) was added as a cosponsor of 1274, a bill to provide for a biennial ap- S. RES. 216 S. 1013, a bill to renew the authority of propriations process with the exception At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the the Secretary of Health and Human of defense spending and to enhance name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Services to approve demonstration oversight and the performance of the DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. projects designed to test innovative Federal Government. Res. 216, a resolution encouraging strategies in State child welfare pro- S. 1301 women’s political participation in Saudi Arabia. grams. At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the S. 1048 name of the Senator from New York S. RES. 228 At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. LAUTENBERG, name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. sponsor of S. 1301, a bill to authorize the names of the Senator from Arkan- LUGAR) was added as a cosponsor of S. appropriations for fiscal years 2012 to sas (Mr. BOOZMAN), the Senator from 1048, a bill to expand sanctions imposed 2015 for the Trafficking Victims Pro- Tennessee (Mr. CORKER), the Senator with respect to the Islamic Republic of tection Act of 2000, to enhance meas- from Colorado (Mr. BENNET), the Sen- Iran, North Korea, and Syria, and for ures to combat trafficking in persons, ator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER), other purposes. and for other purposes. the Senator from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT), the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. S. 1069 S. 1316 PRYOR), the Senator from Nebraska At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the At the request of Mr. ENZI, the name (Mr. NELSON), the Senator from Lou- name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. of the Senator from Wyoming (Mr. isiana (Ms. LANDRIEU) and the Senator YDEN ARRASSO W ) was added as a cosponsor of S. B ) was added as a cosponsor of from South Carolina (Mr. GRAHAM) 1069, a bill to suspend temporarily the S. 1316, a bill to prevent a fiscal crisis were added as cosponsors of S. Res. 228, duty on certain footwear, and for other by enacting legislation to balance the a resolution expressing the sense of the purposes. Federal budget through reductions of Senate regarding coming together as a S. 1171 discretionary and mandatory spending. Nation and ceasing all work or other At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the S. 1333 activity for a moment of remembrance name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. At the request of Mr. REED, the beginning at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. names of the Senator from Minnesota Time on September 11, 2011, in honor of 1171, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- (Mr. FRANKEN) and the Senator from Il- the 10th anniversary of the terrorist enue Code of 1986 to extend the exclu- linois (Mr. DURBIN) were added as co- attacks committed against the United sion from gross income for employer- sponsors of S. 1333, a bill to provide for States on September 11, 2001. provided health coverage for employ- the treatment and temporary financing S. RES. 230 ees’ spouses and dependent children to of short-time compensation programs. At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, coverage provided to other eligible de- S. 1340 the name of the Senator from New pendent beneficiaries of employees. At the request of Mr. LEE, the names York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a S. 1208 of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. HELL- cosponsor of S. Res. 230, a resolution At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the ER) and the Senator from Indiana (Mr. expressing the sense of the Senate that name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. LUGAR) were added as cosponsors of S. any agreement to reduce the budget SNOWE) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1340, a bill to cut, cap, and balance the deficit should not include cuts to So- 1208, a bill to provide an election to Federal budget. cial Security benefits or Medicare ben- terminate certain capital construction S. 1369 efits. funds without penalties. At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the AMENDMENT NO. 556 S. 1214 name of the Senator from Arkansas At the request of Mr. REID, the name At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, (Mr. PRYOR) was added as a cosponsor of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. WAR- the names of the Senator from Mary- of S. 1369, a bill to amend the Federal NER) was added as a cosponsor of land (Mr. CARDIN) and the Senator from Water Pollution Control Act to exempt amendment No. 556 proposed to H.R. Iowa (Mr. HARKIN) were added as co- the conduct of silvicultural activities 2055, a bill making appropriations for sponsors of S. 1214, a bill to amend title from national pollutant discharge military construction, the Department 10, United States Code, regarding re- elimination system permitting require- of Veterans Affairs, and related agen- strictions on the use of Department of ments. cies for the fiscal year ending Sep- tember 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Defense funds and facilities for abor- S. 1380 AMENDMENT NO. 563 tions. At the request of Mr. VITTER, the At the request of Mrs. HUTCHISON, the S. 1219 name of the Senator from Alabama name of the Senator from Alabama At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the (Mr. SESSIONS) was added as a cospon- names of the Senator from Mississippi sor of S. 1380, a bill to suspend until (Mr. SESSIONS) was added as a cospon- sor of amendment No. 563 proposed to (Mr. WICKER) and the Senator from January 21, 2013, certain provisions of H.R. 2055, a bill making appropriations Pennsylvania (Mr. TOOMEY) were added Federal immigration law, and for other as cosponsors of S. 1219, a bill to re- purposes. for military construction, the Depart- ment of Veterans Affairs, and related quire Federal agencies to assess the S.J. RES. 17 impact of Federal action on jobs and agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- At the request of Mr. MCCONNELL, tember 30, 2012, and for other purposes. job opportunities, and for other pur- the names of the Senator from Con- f poses. necticut (Mr. BLUMENTHAL), the Sen- S. 1228 ator from Pennsylvania (Mr. CASEY) STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, and the Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS the name of the Senator from Arizona JOHNSON) were added as cosponsors of By Mr. LEVIN (for himself and (Mr. KYL) was added as a cosponsor of S.J. Res. 17, a joint resolution approv- Mr. BEGICH): S. 1228, a bill to prohibit trafficking in ing the renewal of import restrictions S. 1390. A bill to amend the Internal counterfeit military goods or services. contained in the Burmese Freedom and Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify, mod- S. 1231 Democracy Act of 2003. ernize, and improve public notice of At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the S. RES. 132 and access to tax lien information by name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. At the request of Mr. NELSON of Ne- providing for a national, Internet ac- DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. braska, the names of the Senator from cessible, filing system for Federal tax

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Mr. President, as Con- personal property. have learned the same thing as they gress continues to debate ways to re- In 1966, to help the IRS comply with have moved to electronic databases and duce our national deficit, some Mem- a proliferating set of filing rules for recordkeeping, including systems made bers of Congress are taking the time to Federal tax liens, Congress passed the available to the public on the Internet. reflect on the state of the Federal tax Tax Lien Act to standardize certain Among the many examples of govern- system and consider how we can sim- practices. This act provided, for exam- ment-sponsored, Internet-based sys- plify it and make it more efficient and ple, that liens against real estate had tems currently in operation are the fair. Today, as part of that effort, I to be filed where the property was lo- contractor registry operated by the along with my colleague Senator cated, and required each State to des- General Services Administration to BEGICH are introducing legislation ignate a single place to file Federal tax allow persons to register to bid on fed- aimed at simplifying and modernizing liens applicable to personal property. eral contracts, the license registry op- the existing system for filing Federal Most States subsequently adopted a erated by the Federal Communications tax liens, a key tool used by the Treas- version of the Uniform Tax Lien Filing Commission to allow the public to ury to collect unpaid taxes. The bill Act, enabling the IRS to file a notice of search radio licenses, and the registry has been endorsed by Citizens for Tax tax lien in each locality where the tax- operated by the U.S. Patent and Trade- Justice, Tax Justice Network, Public payer’s real estate is located, and a sin- mark Office to allow the public to Citizen, US Public Interest Research gle notice where the taxpayer resides search currently registered patents and Group, and the FACT Coalition, an or- to reach any personal property. For trademarks. Each of these systems has ganization of public interest and busi- corporations, States typically require saved taxpayer money, while improv- ness groups concerned with tax fair- the IRS to file a notice to attach real ing service to the public. ness. estate in each locality where the real Just as government agencies gave up It has been 45 years since Congress estate is located, and a separate notice, the horse and buggy for the auto- has made any significant changes to usually at the State level, to attach mobile, it is time for the IRS to move the laws regulating how the Internal other types of property. There are from a decentralized, paper-based tax lien filing system to an electronic na- Revenue Service, IRS, files Federal tax often additional rules for trusts and tional tax lien registry. But the IRS’ liens. Right now, outdated laws are partnerships. The end result of the law hands are tied, until Congress changes forcing the IRS to waste taxpayer dol- was to reduce some but not all of the the laws holding back modernization of lars on an old-fashioned, inefficient, multiple sets of rules regulating the the federal tax lien filing system. and burdensome paper-based filing sys- filing of Federal tax liens. The bill we are introducing today tem spread out over 4,000 locations The bottom line today is that, in would make the changes necessary to that should be replaced by a modern- most cases, tax liens have to be phys- enable the IRS to take immediate steps ized electronic filing system capable of ically filed in one of over 4,000 record- to simplify and modernize the federal operating at a fraction of the cost. It is ing offices. In most cases, that filing is tax lien filing system. The operative time to bring the Federal tax lien sys- accomplished by mail, using paper doc- provisions would require the establish- tem into the 21st century. The Tax uments. Some jurisdictions also allow ment of a national registry for the fil- Lien Simplification Act, which we are electronic filings, but those jurisdic- ing of tax lien notices as an electronic introducing today, will simplify the tions are few and far between. The database that is Internet accessible process of recording tax liens at an es- same is true if a lien has to be cor- and searchable by the public at no cost. timated ten-year cost savings of $150 rected, or a related certificate of dis- It would mandate the use of this sys- million, while at the same time im- charge, subordination, or nonattach- tem in place of the existing system of proving taxpayer service by making it ment needs to be filed, or when a tax li- paper filings. It would establish the easier to verify lien information and ability has been resolved and the IRS priority of federal tax liens according speed up the release of liens after taxes wants to release a lien. Each action to the date and time that the relevant are paid. usually requires a paper filing in one or notice was filed in the national reg- Tax liens are a principal way to col- more recording offices and requires the istry, in the same way that priorities lect payment from persons who are de- additional involvement of third par- are currently established from the date linquent in paying their taxes. By law, ties. If a paper filing is lost or mis- and time of a paper filing. The bill Federal tax liens arise automatically placed, the IRS often has to send an would also shorten the time allowed to ten days after a taxpayer’s failure to employee in person to deal with the release a tax lien, after the related tax pay an assessed tax. The lien automati- problem, adding travel costs to other liability has been resolved, from 30 cally attaches to the taxpayer’s real administrative expenses. days to 20 days. and personal property and remains in The paper filing system imposes To establish this new electronic fil- effect until the tax is paid. However, similar burdens on other persons deal- ing system, the bill would give the the tax lien is not effective against ing with the tax lien system. Any per- Treasury Secretary express authority other creditors owed money by the son who is the subject of a tax lien, for to issue regulations or other guidance same taxpayer, until a notice of the example, or who is a creditor trying to governing the establishment and main- Federal tax lien is publicly recorded. locate a tax lien, is required to make a tenance of the registry. Among other Generally, between competing credi- physical trip to one or more recording obligations, Treasury would be re- tors, the first to file notice has pri- offices, which may not even be in the quired to ensure that the registry was ority, so the filing of tax lien notices is same State as the taxpayer, to search secure and prevent data tampering. very important to the Government and the documents, see if a lien has been Treasury would also be required to to the taxpaying public if taxes are to filed, and verify or examine the infor- work with industry and other potential be collected from persons owing taxes. mation. Currently, there is no single users of the registry to develop accu- Current law requires the IRS to file database of tax liens that can be rate search criteria to identify persons public notices of Federal tax liens on accessed by any taxpayer that is the who are the subject of a tax lien. In ad- paper in State, county, or city record- subject of a federal tax lien, by any dition, prior to the implementation of ing offices around the country, to en- creditor, or by any member of the pub- the national registry, the Treasury sure other creditors receive notice of lic. Not even IRS personnel have access Secretary would be required to review the government’s claim. There are cur- to such a tax lien database. It does not the information currently included in rently more than 4,100 of these record- exist. public tax lien filings to determine ing offices, many of which have devel- The result is an inefficient, costly, whether any of that information oped specific rules regulating how such and burdensome paper filing system should be excluded from disclosure on liens must be formatted and filed in that can and should be completely re- the Internet. For example, the Treas- their jurisdictions. This patchwork vamped. Businesses across the country ury Secretary would end disclosure of system developed more by default than learned long ago that electronic filing social security numbers that are cur- by plan, as different offices developed systems outperform paper; they save rently included in some tax lien filings.

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A bill to provide additional could continue to be included in a tax their liens on multiple occasions, iden- time for the Administrator of the Envi- lien filing to ensure that the filing is tify problems, and correct any errors. ronmental Protection Agency to issue directed toward the correct person, the A single tax lien registry would be par- achievable standards for industrial, registry could be constructed to pre- ticularly useful for taxpayers who commercial, and institutional boilers, vent such information from being dis- move during the ten years that a tax process heaters, and incinerators, and closed publicly and instead provide lien can be in effect and have to look for other purposes; to the Committee such information only upon request up liens in jurisdictions where they no on Environment and Public Works. from appropriate persons involved in longer live. Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I rise the enforcement of the tax lien or col- Third, once the underlying tax liabil- today to introduce the EPA Regulatory lection of the tax debt. By requiring ity is resolved, the IRS would be re- Relief Act of 2011. I am pleased to be this information review prior to imple- quired to release the tax lien in 20 joined in this effort by my colleagues menting the national tax lien registry, days, instead of the 30 days allowed Senators WYDEN, ALEXANDER, the bill would provide greater privacy under current law. The longer 30-day LANDRIEU, PRYOR, and TOOMEY. Our protections for taxpayer information period is necessitated by the current legislation is straight forward: it would than occurs in current tax lien filings. complexities associated with filing a allow the EPA the time it needs, by its To ensure a successful transition to paper lien in one or more offices across own estimate, to adequately consider the new system, the bill would require the country, requiring the action of and propose a reasonable, workable the Treasury Secretary to establish multiple parties in different jurisdic- rule that affects boilers. one or more pilot projects to be carried tions. These complexities would be Our bill includes four key provisions. out within 2 years of enactment of the eliminated by the establishment of an First, it provides the EPA with the 15 bill, and require a successful nation- electronic registry. The registry would months it requested to properly ana- wide test of the tax lien registry before also enable taxpayers, after they pay lyze the best methods for imple- it can be made operational. The bill their taxes, to make sure their liens menting the application of the Clean would also allow the IRS to continue have been lifted. Air Act to certain boilers. Second, it to use the existing paper-based tax lien Creditors who need to research Fed- will give businesses adequate time to filing system, in parallel with the new eral tax liens would also benefit from a comply with any requirements the system, for an appropriate period to single electronic registry. Lenders, se- EPA adopts by extending the compli- ensure a smooth transition. curity holders and others, for example, ance deadline from 3 years to 5 years. Moving to an electronic tax lien fil- would be able to use a simplified search Third, our bill will direct the EPA, ing system using an Internet-based na- process that could take place online when developing the new rules, to en- tional registry of tax liens, would ac- and would not require procedures that, sure that renewable and carbon-neutral complish at least three objectives. It ultimately, require physical trips to materials remain classified as fuel and would save taxpayer dollars, stream- multiple locations. A single tax lien not solid waste. Fourth, our legislation line the process for filing, correcting, registry would make it easier to locate will help ensure that the rules are and releasing tax liens, and improve tax liens for persons who have moved achievable by real-world standards con- taxpayer and public access to tax lien from the jurisdictions where the liens sistent with the President’s directive information. were first filed. Simplifying the search to improve Federal regulations. The IRS estimates that moving from process would also provide greater cer- At a time when manufacturers are a paper-based tax lien system to an tainty that all tax liens were found. struggling to retain jobs, it is essential Internet-based, Federal tax lien reg- The ability to research Federal tax that this rule not jeopardize thousands istry would save about $150 million liens remotely and instantaneously of jobs in manufacturing, particularly over 10 years. These savings would should be of particular benefit to larger in the forest products industry, by im- come from the elimination of State fil- lenders and to creditors of taxpayers posing billions of dollars of new costs. ing fees, paper and mailing costs, IRS with assets in more than one county or Our legislation provides common sense administrative and travel costs related State. solutions to the challenges the EPA is to paper filing problems, and the cost Tax liens are not a topic that nor- facing in attempting to draft and im- of lost taxes whenever the IRS makes mally excites the public’s interest. But plement these complicated rules, which an error or a tax lien filing is mis- sound tax administration requires at- if written without proper data, anal- placed or delayed. Filing fees, for ex- tention to efficient, effective and low- ysis, and consideration, would cost the ample, vary widely from State to cost filing systems. Saving taxpayer industry billions of dollars and poten- State, but typically cost at least $10 dollars is more important than ever as tially thousands of jobs. per filing, and in some States cost as Congress looks for ways to tackle the To be sure, the EPA performs some much as $150. If a taxpayer has real es- deficit. vital functions in helping to ensure tate in multiple jurisdictions, those Federal law is currently impeding de- that the air we breathe is clean and the costs multiply. A Federal tax lien sys- velopment of a more efficient, cost ef- water we drink is safe. We need, how- tem would standardize costs for all tax- fective tax lien filing system. Amend- ever, to make sure that as the EPA payers, and require only one filing ing the law as indicated in the Tax issues new regulations, it does not cre- across all jurisdictions. Lien Simplification Act to streamline ate so many roadblocks to economic In addition, right now, an IRS service the tax lien filing system, moving it growth that it discourages private in- center is currently charged with filing from a paper-based to an electronic- vestment, which is the key to main- tax liens nationwide and complying based system, would not only advance taining and creating jobs. with the myriad filing rules in effect in the more efficient, effective tax system The EPA’s proposed ‘‘boiler MACT’’ the 4,100 recording offices across the we all want, it would also save tax- rules, which would affect tens of thou- country. Eliminating the paper filing payer money. At the same time, it sands of boilers, have been an issue of system would free virtually that entire would make the system work better for great concern to many of my constitu- service center for other taxpayer serv- individual taxpayers by reducing the ents in Maine. The forest products in- ices and enforcement work. possibility for mistakes and speeding dustry, in particular, is the economic Electronic filing would not only save up the release of liens for taxpayers backbone of many rural areas in our money, it would improve taxpayer who have paid. Modernizing our tax country, including in Maine. Mill man- service. Taxpayers who are the subject lien filing system makes sense in every agers and workers in Maine have ex- of a tax lien filing, for example, would way. I urge our colleagues to join us in pressed their concern to me about the benefit from an electronic registry in enacting this bill into law this year. impact of imposing excessively costly several ways. First, taxpayers would be regulations on their mills at this time able to review their liens as soon as By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. of economic hardship. they are filed online, without having to WYDEN, Mr. ALEXANDER, Ms. Since these rules were first proposed make a physical trip to one or more re- LANDRIEU, Mr. TOOMEY, and Mr. in April 2010, I have been very troubled cording offices. Second, taxpayers PRYOR): that the cost of implementation would

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The final Boiler MACT rule alone would when less expensive approaches could to be forced to rush a complex, multi- cost over $14 billion in capital for the manu- be used to address emissions from boil- step process that could cost thousands facturing sector, plus billions more in annual ers. This is simply unacceptable in this of American jobs. Our bill will provide operating costs. Complying with the inciner- economic climate. a balance that will help the EPA pro- ator standards could cost several billion dol- Furthermore, these rules might force tect the environment and public health lars more in capital. some of our mills in Maine to stop while ensuring that businesses in Legislation is needed to resolve serious un- using biomass, a source of renewable certainties and vulnerabilities, including to: Maine and throughout the country are ensure the rules are stayed for an adequate energy, and instead dump the biomass not faced with needlessly onerous bur- and certain period, as EPA’s current admin- in landfills and switch to fossil fuels. dens. istrative stay is being challenged in court; This makes no sense. As the President The EPA has claimed that the cost of allow EPA adequate time to re-propose the has stated, biomass is an important re- the final rule has been lowered by 50 rules and get them right, including time for newable energy source that our nation percent since the proposed rule last stakeholders to conduct more emissions test- should promote in working to reduce year; however, this is little comfort to ing and to avoid mistakes that occur when our dependence on foreign oil. Con- manufacturers because the initial rule, rulemakings of this scope and importance verting to fossil fuels alone would also according to industry estimates, was are rushed and become vulnerable to legal challenge; provide direction and support for cost mills hundreds of millions of dol- approximately $4 billion in capital EPA to use the discretion it already has lars. costs to the forest industry and over under the Clean Air Act and Executive Order My colleagues and I have been con- $14 billion for all industrial sectors na- 13563 to add flexibility and make the rules cerned about this issue since the EPA tionwide. The industry experts that achievable; clarify that using non-hazardous proposed these new boiler MACT rules I’ve talked with are very concerned materials as fuels does not result in boilers in April 2010. Last year, 40 of my Sen- that the standards are being set so high being treated as incinerators; and give facili- ate colleagues, including 17 Democrats, that they are going to have to make a ties more time to comply with the complex wrote to the EPA expressing our deep massive new investment at a time and capital-intensive requirements of the rules. concern that the boiler MACT regula- when they can least afford it. If enacted, the ‘‘EPA Regulatory Relief tions would impose onerous burdens on The EPA is making progress in re- Act’’ will provide the much-needed certainty U.S. manufacturers. We asked the EPA ducing the costs and coming up with a and time for EPA to get the rules right and to set emissions standards based on more practical approach to the boiler for businesses that will be investing billions what real-world, best-performing units MACT rules, and I believe we can of dollars to rationally plan for the capital actually can achieve. This letter re- achieve the health benefits that we de- expenses. This legislation will preserve jobs flected the widespread bipartisan con- sire without putting thousands of peo- and the competitiveness of the U.S. manu- cern about the proposed boiler MACT ple out of work. This bill will help en- facturing sector while protecting the envi- ronment. rules. sure that result. Thank you for your leadership on this It is important to remember that, I look forward to working with my issue of great importance to our industries under The Clean Air Act, a Maximum colleagues on both sides of the aisle to and our workers. Achievability Control Technology rule, ensure that the EPA has sufficient Sincerely, or ‘‘MACT’’ rule, is designed to reduce time to propose a well thought-out rule American Forest & Paper Association, emissions to an achievable degree that minimizes the negative effect on American Chemistry Council, Amer- while also considering the economic the economy, while helping to protect ican Home Furnishings Alliance, Amer- ican Petroleum Institute, American impact on businesses. The MACT rule public health and the environment. must also set its standard according to Wood Council, Association of American Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Railroads, Biomass Power Association, the best performing practices existing sent that a letter of support be printed Brick Industry Association, Business facilities. However, in the case of the in the RECORD. Roundtable, Cement Kiln Recycling boiler MACT rule, the EPA cherry- There being no objection, the mate- Coalition, Composite Panel Associa- picked data without considering the rial was ordered to be printed in the tion, Construction Materials Recycling real world operating practices of the RECORD, as follows: Association, Corn Refiners Association, and Council of Industrial Boiler Own- facilities that will be affected by this JULY 20, 2011. ers. rule. Hon. SUSAN COLLINS, Hardwood Plywood and Veneer Associa- In March 2011, I also asked Adminis- U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. tion, International Falls Chamber of Hon. RON WYDEN, trator Jackson at a hearing to explain Commerce (MN), National Association U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. why the EPA is not considering alter- of Manufacturers, National Federation DEAR SENATORS: We are writing to express native standards for emissions since of Independent Business, National Oil- our united and strong support for legislation the MACT limits may be far more seed Processors Association, National you are introducing today and for H.R. 2250, Solid Wastes Management Association, stringent than necessary to protect the ‘‘EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011,’’ bi- NORA, An Association of Responsible public health. Additionally, I have partisan legislation to address the serious Recyclers (formerly the National Oil pressed officials at the Office of Man- concerns that remain with EPA’s Boiler Recyclers Association), Rubber Manu- agement and Budget, such as Adminis- MACT rules. As they exist today, the final factures Association, Society of Chem- Boiler MACT rules will have serious eco- trator of the Office of Regulatory Af- ical Manufacturers and Affiliates, The nomic impacts on a vast array of facilities fairs, Cass Sunstein, about the very International Association of Machin- across the industrial, commercial and insti- negative impacts EPA’s Boiler MACT ists and Aerospace Workers, The tutional sectors. These rules place at risk rules would have on the forest products United Brotherhood of Carpenters and tens of thousands of high-paying manufac- Joiners of America, Treated Wood industry. turing jobs that our nation cannot afford to Council, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, In 2010, the EPA did request more lose. and Virginia Forestry Association. time from the court to analyze and pre- As finalized, the Boiler MACT rules are pare the boiler MACT rules after it re- unaffordable, just as the proposed rules were. Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, biomass ceived thousands of comments that The rules are not achievable for real-world energy development is not only a great raised technical and cost concerns the boilers across the range of fuels and oper- economic opportunity for Oregon, it is agency had not originally considered. ating conditions. EPA also has created a pre- an essential piece of the forest health In response, the EPA appealed for an sumption that materials commonly used as puzzle. Biomass energy helps create a additional 15 months to implement the fuels are wastes subject to the extremely market and a way to pay for forest costly and stigmatizing incinerator stand- rule, noting that the public interest ards. This would not only impose billions of thinning and hazardous fuels programs. would be best served if it could obtain dollars in unreasonable costs, but it also It is also a way for keeping local tim- additional input from the public on would cause millions of tons of valuable ma- ber and wood products mills in business these complex rules. Unfortunately, terials to be diverted to landfills and re- at a time when the industry, like many

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Every region of the would be 15 months from the date of rial was ordered to be printed in the country has biomass energy opportuni- enactment, the same period of time RECORD, as follows: ties even if the exact nature of the bio- EPA claimed was necessary to draft a U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL mass that would be used varies from new rule. The goal here, which I believe PROTECTION AGENCY, region to region. Today, I am joining EPA shares, is to issue Clean Air Act Washington, DC, June 27, 2011. my colleague from Maine, Senator COL- regulations that make sense, not to do Hon. RON WYDEN, U.S. Senate, LINS, and a bipartisan group of Sen- away with Clean Air Act regulations for boilers and incinerators. Washington, DC. ators, in introducing legislation to DEAR SENATOR WYDEN: I appreciate the op- make sure that the U.S. Environ- On the other hand, by not agreeing to portunity to meet with you on June 16, 2011, mental Protection Agency can, and make changes to the ‘‘what’s a fuel and regarding the Environmental Protection will, issue regulations under the Clean what’s not’’ rule, EPA has made it very Agency’s (EPA) Non-Hazardous Secondary Air Act and the Solid Waste Disposal likely that many widely used boiler Materials (NHSM) rule, the Boiler Maximum Act that ensure that the owners of fuels can no longer be used, like wood Achievable Control Technology (MACT) rule, these mills and biomass energy plants scrap from door and window mills. And and the Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incinerators (CISWI) rule. Thank you can continue to invest in them and some results of the rule make little practical sense. For example, scrap for your constructive engagement on these maintain and create the jobs that are priority issues. We are currently exploring so badly needed. tires that are picked up at a tire shop various pathways under existing authority Pending Environmental Protection can continue to be burned as a fuel. to address your concerns. Agency regulations governing boilers Scrap tires that are picked up at a As you know, the Boiler MACT and CISWI and incinerators will make it very dif- landfill cannot. EPA has indicated that standards are currently subject to an admin- ficult for biomass energy to be used in it will try to develop regulatory guid- istrative stay. Today, as part of a filing with ance to help industry navigate the reg- the United States Court of Appeals for the the U.S. To its credit, EPA recognizes District of Columbia Circuit, the EPA an- this fact and has repeatedly proposed ulatory confusion it has created. I appreciate the fact that EPA recog- nounced the intended schedule for reconsid- to rewrite those regulations to address nizes that there is a problem with the eration of the boilers and CISWI rules. To the concerns of biomass energy users, ensure that the agency’s standards are based fuel-or-waste rule and that they are of- the forest products industry, and other on the best available data and that the pub- fering to try to fix it by issuing regu- industries. The legislation being intro- lic is given ample opportunity to provide ad- latory guidance. However, I am not duced today is aimed at making sure ditional input and information, the agency convinced that EPA can fix the prob- intends to propose the reconsideration rule that EPA can collect the necessary lems with the rule by just by issuing by the end of October 2011 and issue a final data and reissue its regulations in an guidance. This legislation will direct rule by the end of April 2012. This is the best orderly process that preserves biomass EPA to establish new rules on what approach to establish technically and legally energy as a national energy option and materials can be burned as boiler fuel, sound standards that will bring significant health benefits to the American public. allows economically hard pressed tim- and which cannot, and give EPA clear ber and forest products mills to remain We believe that this stay and the reconsid- statutory direction on what can be in- eration period will provide ample time to ad- in operation. cluded. This direction limits allowable On December 7, 2010, EPA, which was ministratively address the issues raised by fuels to a specific list so that there are various stakeholders on these corresponding under court order to issue new Clean no surprises or backdoor exceptions. rules. Air Act regulations for boilers and in- EPA can add to the list only after no- The NHSM rule, which we discussed in our cinerators, filed a request with the meeting, aims to ensure that the burning of tice and comment so the public knows Federal Court overseeing the boiler solid waste is subject to appropriate emis- what, if any, additions are being made. sion controls required under the Clean Air emissions rules asking for a delay in This process for defining which fuels the court-ordered deadline for issuing Act and that exposure to harmful pollutants can be burned in a boiler and which is minimized. We understand that biomass the rules by 15 months so that EPA cannot is very important to me. While derivatives have long been used for energy could reevaluate its own proposed rules it makes sense to continue to allow purposes in the wood products industry and and address the problems raised by the many materials that the wood products we believe our rule allows such use to con- forest products industry and others. industry and others have used as boiler tinue without being subject to the CISWI However, the Federal judge hearing the fuels for generations, I do not think standards, provided that criteria, referred to as ‘‘legitimacy’’ criteria, are met. case rejected EPA’s request and gave that it’s appropriate to simply decide EPA just a month to fix the rule. In Since promulgation of our rule, questions that any fuel that was used in a boiler have arisen about how these criteria will be February 2011, EPA met that deadline, in the past should be grandfathered in. applied and our goal has been to ensure that but continuing to recognize the flaws The provisions in this bill defining the flexibility provided by the rule is in fact in its regulations, it immediately trig- what materials can be burned in a boil- realized. To that end, we have held several gered an administrative process known er ensure that will not be the case. meetings with industry representatives to as reconsideration to allow affected in- This was a major issue in litigation discuss and understand their concerns and to review newly available data. In addition, on dustries to provide more information surrounding earlier versions of these and for the agency to revise its regula- June 21, 2011, my Assistant Administrator rules and I do not think it is wise to ig- for Solid Waste and Emergency Response, tions. In May, EPA agreed with indus- nore this fact. Congress has the oppor- Mathy Stanislaus, met with representatives try comments that the rule needed to tunity to try to address the legitimate of several industries that use biomass deriva- be reviewed and it agreed to stay, or concerns about what is being burned in tives and other non-hazardous secondary ma- delay, the implementation of the exist- these boilers and it should. terials as fuel to ensure that they under- ing Clean Air Act rules for boilers and Finally, the bill would extend the stand the significant flexibility already af- incinerators. Unfortunately, EPA did normal 3 year period for boilers to forded by the rule, and to discuss the EPA’s not issue a stay of a related rule which come into compliance to 5 years. It is concepts for further clarifying that flexi- bility. defines which materials can be burned my hope that once there a final regula- As part of that discussion, Mr. Stanislaus in those boilers and which need to be tions and industry knows what it has explained that one of the options that EPA burned in incinerators. EPA has now to do that it will not take that long. is considering is issuing clarifying guidance proposed a schedule, which it con- However, there some 2000 boilers in the regarding the Agency’s legitimacy criteria. firmed in letters to me and several U.S. that would all have to upgrade or Such guidance is a useful tool that is often other Senators, to consider additional replace their units all at the same time used under the Resource Conservation and and coincident with similar rules going Recovery Act (RCRA) to address these types comments by industry and others and of issues. The guidance could provide a clear develop new Clean Air Act rules. into effect for electric utility company guidepost for comparing traditional fuels Unfortunately, this is not the end of boilers. This extra time will mean that with secondary materials. It potentially the story. Stays can be lifted by the there will be no excuse for not meeting could clarify that certain nonhazardous sec- courts. This legislation would statu- the final standards. ondary materials would not be considered

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Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Mr. Secretary of Defense is encouraged to in- requested that the industry representatives GRAHAM, and Mr. INHOFE) submitted an clude funding for each DoDEA school with an provide the Agency with supporting data on amendment intended to be proposed by her overall condition rating of Q3 (poor) or Q4 traditional fuels that could further inform to the bill H.R. 2055, making appropriations (failing) according to the October 2009 Report the development of such guidance, and asked for military construction, the Department of to Congress on Department of Defense Edu- for feedback on the approach he outlined. In Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for cation Activity’s Military Construction Pro- addition to this approach, the Agency is also the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and gram in the Future Years Defense Plan for exploring other options. for other purposes; which was ordered to lie Fiscal Years 2013 to 2017. on the table. We recognize that stakeholders have also SA 572. Mr. WEBB (for himself and Mr. raised other issues with the NHSM rule. We SA 572. Mr. WEBB (for himself and LEE) submitted an amendment intended to are continuing to evaluate those issues expe- Mr. LEE) submitted an amendment in- be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 2055, ditiously. supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. tended to be proposed by him to the I believe we have made significant progress SA 573. Ms. SNOWE submitted an amend- bill H.R. 2055, making appropriations in addressing the concerns raised by the in- ment intended to be proposed by her to the for military construction, the Depart- dustry. I will continue to watch the issue bill H.R. 2055, supra; which was ordered to lie ment of Veterans Affairs, and related closely and keep you informed. My goal is to on the table. agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- bring these issues to closure as soon as pos- SA 574. Mr. WARNER submitted an amend- tember 30, 2012, and for other purposes; sible. ment intended to be proposed to amendment Sincerely, which was ordered to lie on the table; SA 556 proposed by Mr. JOHNSON of South Da- as follows: LISA P. JACKSON, kota (for himself and Mr. KIRK) to the bill Administrator. H.R. 2055, supra; which was ordered to lie on On page 117, between lines 12 and 13, insert the table. the following: U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SA 575. Ms. AYOTTE submitted an amend- SEC. 410. No amounts appropriated or oth- AGENCY, OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE ment intended to be proposed by her to the erwise made available by this Act may be ob- AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE, bill H.R. 2055, supra. ligated or expended to implement or carry Washington, DC, July 11, 2011. SA 576. Mr. SESSIONS (for himself, Mr. out any program that creates a price evalua- Hon. RON WYDEN, CORNYN, Mr. VITTER, and Mr. CORKER) sub- tion adjustment that is inconsistent with U.S. Senate, mitted an amendment intended to be pro- the holdings in the following: Washington, DC. posed by him to the bill H.R. 2055, supra; (1) Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Pen˜ a, 515 DEAR SENATOR WYDEN: Thank you again which was ordered to lie on the table. U.S. 200 (1995). for the constructive dialogue regarding SA 577. Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Mr. (2) Rothe Development Corporation. v. De- issues relating to EPA’s Non-Hazardous Sec- GRAHAM, Mr. INHOFE, and Mr. NELSON of partment of Defense, 545 F. 3d 1023 (2008). ondary Materials (NHSM) rule, the Boiler Florida) proposed an amendment to the bill Maximum Achievable Control Technology H.R. 2055, supra. SA 573. Ms. SNOWE submitted an (MACT) rule and the Commercial and Indus- SA 578. Mr. LAUTENBERG (for himself, amendment intended to be proposed by trial Solid Waste Incinerator (CISWI) rule. Mr. MENENDEZ, Ms. SNOWE, and Ms. COLLINS) her to the bill H.R. 2055, making appro- In the Administrator’s letter of June 27, 2011 submitted an amendment intended to be pro- priations for military construction, the she indicated that the agency is exploring posed by him to the bill H.R. 2055, supra; Department of Veterans Affairs, and various pathways to address your specific which was ordered to lie on the table. related agencies for the fiscal year end- concerns regarding implementation of the f ing September 30, 2012, and for other NHSM rule. EPA is committed to issuing guidance to assist industry in applying the TEXT OF AMENDMENTS purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: legitimacy criteria, and had requested that SA 571. Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Mr. industry representatives provide the agency GRAHAM, and Mr. INHOFE) submitted an On page 84, between lines 5 and 6, insert with supporting data to further inform the amendment intended to be proposed by the following: development of such guidance. SEC. 127. Not more than 60 days after the her to the bill H.R. 2055, making appro- date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec- We received additional information from priations for military construction, the industry and based on this information and retary of Defense shall provide to the Com- further discussions, we have developed the Department of Veterans Affairs, and mittees on Appropriations of the Senate and enclosed concept paper for the development related agencies for the fiscal year end- the House of Representatives a report that of guidance. The paper identifies approaches ing September 30, 2012, and for other includes— to the guidance that EPA continues to purposes; which was ordered to lie on (1) an assessment of the property manage- evaluate for determining whether concentra- the table; as follows: ment and caretaker costs, including base se- curity, fire protection, and maintenance of tions of contaminants in the NHSM are On page 84, between lines 5 and 6, insert ‘‘comparable’’ to concentrations of those the military installations closed or realigned the following: under the 2005 round of defense base closure same contaminants in traditional fuels. SEC. 127. (a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes and realignment; These comparisons are important in ensur- the following findings: (2) a description of the risks to property ing that NHSM are being legitimately recy- (1) Over 86,000 children attend Department value, safety, and human life if such costs cled and are not solid wastes, as well as rec- of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) are not funded; ognizing the varied uses of such secondary schools across the United States, Europe, (3) a description of the extent to which the materials as product fuels. and the Pacific region. Department of Defense is funding such costs; We are optimistic about our ability to de- (2) According to an October 2009 Report to and velop guidance that meaningfully addresses Congress on Department of Defense Edu- (4) if such costs are not fully funded, an ex- the industry concerns and we are giving it cation Activity’s Military Construction Pro- planation for the shortfall. the highest priority within the agency. We gram, 149 of 189 schools assessed, or nearly 79 intend to complete internal development of percent, had facilities with an overall condi- SA 574. Mr. WARNER submitted an draft guidance based on the concept paper by tion rating of either Q3 (poor) or Q4 (failing). August 31, 2011. In addition, we continue to (3) The October 2009 Report to Congress amendment intended to be proposed to evaluate all available options available to also indicated that many DoDEA schools re- amendment SA 556 proposed by Mr. address the issues raised. quire significant recapitalization efforts to JOHNSON, of South Dakota (for himself Please be assured that EPA will continue bring facilities up to current standards and and Mr. KIRK) to the bill H.R. 2055, to keep you informed of our progress in ad- eliminate space shortfalls and temporary fa- making appropriations for military dressing the issues involved with the NHSM cilities. construction, the Department of Vet- rule, as well as the related Clean Air Act (4) In the Future Years Defense Plan for erans Affairs, and related agencies for rulemakings. If you or your staff have any Fiscal Years 2012 through 2016, the Depart- the fiscal year ending September 30, questions regarding the enclosed concept ment of Defense has established a plan to re- paper, please contact me or your staff may capitalize many but not all of these school 2012, and for other purposes; which was call Carolyn Levine in EPA’s Office of Con- facilities. ordered to lie on the table; as follows: gressional and Intergovernmental Relations (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Strike ‘‘Sec. 301. Not later’’ and all that at (202) 564–1859. Congress that the state of disrepair of more follows and insert the following: Sincerely, than 3⁄4 of Department of Defense Education SEC. 301. (a) Not later than 90 days after MATHY STANISLAUS, Activity school facilities is deplorable, and the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Administrator. that the Department of Defense should make Executive Director of Arlington National

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:44 May 05, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\JULY\S20JY1.REC S20JY1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S4728 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 20, 2011 Cemetery shall submit to the Committee on SA 577. Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Mr. 2011; and, any nominations cleared for Appropriations, the Committee on Armed GRAHAM, Mr. INHOFE, and Mr. NELSON action. Services, the Committee on Veterans’ Af- of Florida) proposed an amendment to For further information regarding fairs, and the Committee on Homeland Secu- this meeting, please contact the com- rity and Governmental Affairs of the Senate the bill H.R. 2055, making appropria- and the Committee on Appropriations of the tions for military construction, the De- mittee on (202) 224–5375. House of Representatives a report on the ef- partment of Veterans Affairs, and re- COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL forts of the Executive Director to modernize lated agencies for the fiscal year end- RESOURCES the information technology and management ing September 30, 2012, and for other Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I systems of the Cemetery. purposes; as follows: would like to announce for the infor- (b) The report required by subsection (a) At the appropriate place, add the fol- mation of the Senate and the public shall include the following: lowing: (1) A detailing of the strategic plan and that a hearing has been scheduled be- SEC. ll No later than 90 days after enact- timetable to modernize the information fore the Subcommittee on Public ment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense technology and management systems of the Lands and Forests. The hearing will be shall report to the Committees on Appro- Cemetery, including digital burial records. held on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at priations of the Senate and the House of (2) A description of the steps taken by the Representatives on the status and improve- 2:30 p.m., in room SD–366 of the Dirk- Executive Director in 2011 to implement in- ment plan for all DODEA schools with an sen Senate Office Building. formation technology and management sys- overall condition rating of Q3 (poor) or Q4 The purpose of the hearing is to re- tems improvements. (failing) as identified in the October 2009 Re- ceive testimony on the following bills: (3) Identification of any remaining infor- port to Congress on Department of Defense S. 1024, to designate the Organ Moun- mation technology and systems infrastruc- Education Activity’s Military Construction ture needs of the Executive Director for ad- tains and other public land as compo- Program. ministration of the Arlington National Cem- nents of the National Wilderness Pres- ervation System and the National etery. SA 578. Mr. LAUTENBERG (for him- Landscape Conservation System in the self, Mr. MENENDEZ, Ms. SNOWE, and SA 575. Ms. AYOTTE submitted an State of New Mexico, and for other pur- Ms. COLLINS) submitted an amendment amendment intended to be proposed by poses; intended to be proposed by him to the her to the bill H.R. 2055, making appro- S. 1090, to designate as wilderness bill H.R. 2055, making appropriations priations for military construction, the certain public land in the Cherokee Na- for military construction, the Depart- Department of Veterans Affairs, and tional Forest in the State of Ten- ment of Veterans Affairs, and related related agencies for the fiscal year end- nessee, and for other purposes; ing September 30, 2012, and for other agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- S. 1144, to amend the Soda Ash Roy- purposes; as follows: tember 30, 2012, and for other purposes; alty Reduction Act of 2006 to extend On page 112, between lines 2 and 3, insert which was ordered to lie on the table; the reduced royalty rate for soda ash; the following: as follows: S. 1149, to expand geothermal produc- SEC. 230. (a) Not later than 90 days after On page 84, between lines 5 and 6, insert the date of the enactment of this Act, the tion, and for other purposes; and the following: S. 1344, to direct the Secretary of Ag- Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordina- SEC. 127. (a) LIMITATION ON CLOSURE OF tion with the Defense Advanced Research COMMISSARIES.—Notwithstanding any provi- riculture to take immediate action to Projects Agency (DARPA), shall submit to sion of the Defense Base Closure and Re- recover ecologically and economically the Committee on Appropriations, the Com- alignment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX from a catastrophic wildfire in the mittee on Veterans’ Affairs, and the Com- of Public Law 101–510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note), State of Arizona, and for other pur- mittee on Armed Services of the Senate and none of the funds appropriated or otherwise poses. the Committee on Appropriations, the Com- made available by this title may be obli- Because of the limited time available mittee on Veterans’ Affairs, and the Com- gated or expended to cease operations of any mittee on Armed Services of the House of for the hearing, witnesses may testify commissary until the Secretary of Defense by invitation only. However, those Representatives a report, in writing, on the has issued new instructions regarding com- plans of the Secretary to make available to missary operations of the Armed Forces that wishing to submit written testimony injured members of the Armed Forces and clarify general and economic criteria used for the hearing record should send it to veterans the next generation of advanced for establishing, continuing, or dis- the Committee on Energy and Natural prosthetics. continuing commissary operations. Resources, United States Senate, (b) The report required by subsection (a) (b) SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED INSTRUCTIONS Washington, DC 20510–6150, or by email shall include the following: TO CONGRESSIONAL DEFENSE COMMITTEES.— to [email protected]. (1) Details of the strategic plan and time- The Secretary of Defense may not issue the table of the Secretary to make available to For further information, please con- instructions described in subsection (a) until tact David Brooks at (202) 224–9863 or injured members of the Armed Forces and 60 days after the Secretary submits to the veterans the next generation of advanced congressional defense committees a copy of Jake McCook at (202) 224–9313. prosthetics the proposed instructions and a description f (2) A description of the challenges, both of the impact of those instructions on— AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO technical and administrative, that could (1) existing commissary operations; delay injured members of the Armed Forces (2) operations of commissaries at locations MEET and veterans access to prosthetics described affected by a base closure law; COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND in paragraph (1). (3) future construction and operation of TRANSPORTATION (3) The plans of the Secretary to address new commissaries; and Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask these challenges described under paragraph (4) the operation and funding of com- (2). unanimous consent that the Com- missary stores at which substantial percent- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Mr. SESSIONS (for himself, ages of users are from more than one mili- SA 576. tary service. Transportation be authorized to meet Mr. VITTER, and Mr. CORKER) sub- during the session of the Senate on f mitted an amendment intended to be July 20, 2011, at 10 a.m. in room 253 of proposed by him to the bill H.R. 2055, NOTICES OF HEARINGS the Russell Senate Office Building, to making appropriations for military COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘Building construction, the Department of Vet- AND PENSIONS American Transportation Infrastruc- erans Affairs, and related agencies for Mr. HARKIN. Mr. President, I wish to ture through Innovative Funding.’’ the fiscal year ending September 30, announce that the Committee on The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 2012, and for other purposes; which was Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- objection, it is so ordered. ordered to lie on the table; as follows: sions will meet in executive session on COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS At the end, insert the following: Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at 10 a.m. in Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask SEC. lll. NO BUDGET—NO APPROPRIATIONS. SD–430 to mark-up the following: S. unanimous consent that the Com- Section 904 of the Congressional Budget 958, the Children’s Hospital GME Sup- mittee on Foreign Relations be author- Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 621 note) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting after port Reauthorization Act of 2011; S. ized to meet during the session of the ‘‘Sections’’ the following: ‘‘303(c),’’; and 1094, the Combating Autism Reauthor- Senate on July 20, 2011, at 10 a.m. (2) in subsection (d)(2), by inserting after ization Act; S. ll , the Workforce In- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ‘‘sections’’ the following: ‘‘303(c),’’. vestment Act Reauthorization Act of objection, it is so ordered.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:44 May 05, 2012 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\JULY\S20JY1.REC S20JY1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 20, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4729 COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA, VICE A. HOWARD MATZ, RE- TIRED. AND PENSIONS objection, it is so ordered. IN THE AIR FORCE Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask SUBCOMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL unanimous consent that the Com- THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR APPOINT- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR mittee on Health, Education, Labor, unanimous consent that the Sub- FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531(A): and Pensions be authorized to meet committee on Personnel of the Com- To be lieutenant colonel during the session of the Senate on mittee on Armed Services be author- MARY F. HART-GALLAGHER July 20, 2011. ized to meet during the session of the THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR Senate on July 20, 2011, at 2 p.m. AIR FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531(A) AND objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 716: COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND objection, it is so ordered. To be major GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS f RAYMOND S. COLLINS Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT unanimous consent that the Com- PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ernmental Affairs be authorized to Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask To be major meet during the session of the Senate unanimous consent that Alexa Damis- DAVID B. BARKER Wulff be granted floor privileges for DANISHIA A. BARTON on July 20, 2011, at 10 a.m. to conduct MELISSA J. BEASLEY a hearing entitled ‘‘Federal Regula- the balance of the day. TERECA V. BENTON The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- JAMIE SUE BING tion: A Review of Legislative Pro- RANDOLPH T. BOSCH posals, Part II.’’ pore. Without objection, it is so or- MERRITT M. BROCKMAN dered. SCOTT A. BROWN The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without JAMES M. CAMILLERI objection, it is so ordered. f BRIAN M. CARUTHERS MARIABETHY PULIDO CASH COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, JULY 21, KENNETH M. CHAPMAN Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask SHAWN M. COFFIN 2011 DANIEL C. COLEMAN unanimous consent that the Com- BONITA Y. DENNIS mittee on the Judiciary be authorized Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- KELLY LYNN DETERING imous consent that when the Senate JOI BLYTHE DOZIER to meet during the session of the Sen- MICHAEL R. EMERSON ate on July 20, 2011, at 9:45 a.m. in completes its business today, it ad- IAN C. ERSKINE journ until 9:30 a.m., tomorrow, Thurs- DAVID A. FERGUSON room SH–216 of the Hart Senate Office STEVE V. FLEMING, JR. Building, to conduct a hearing entitled day, July 21; that following the prayer STEVEN M. FOX and pledge, the Journal of proceedings EMIRZA G. GRADIZ ‘‘S. 598, The Respect for Marriage Act: RONICA S. GRUVER Accessing the Impact of DOMA on be approved to date, the morning hour CHANG M. HAN be deemed expired, and the time for the FRED L. HARRIS American Families.’’ ADAM G. HENSON The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without two leaders be reserved until later in TODD M. HOGGATT the day; that when the Senate con- KIRK D. HUNTSMAN objection, it is so ordered. JAMIE M. KAAUAMO SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC POLICY siders the motion to proceed to H.R. ALEXEI KAMBALOV 2560, the Cut, Cap, and Balance Act, the NATHAN T. KELLETT Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask SYLVIA CHIHYUN KIM unanimous consent that the Sub- time until 2 p.m. be equally divided and AMANDA M. LAWSON controlled between the two leaders or JOSHUA J. LESLIE committee on Economic Policy be au- JORDAN H. LINDEKE thorized to meet during the session of their designees, with Senators per- RANDALL L. LIVENGOOD mitted to speak up to 10 minutes each, CHARLES E. LUEKER the Senate on July 20, 2011, at 10 a.m. PAUL E. MACDONALD, JR. to conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘Access with the Republicans controlling the STEPHEN W. MARTIN first 30 minutes and the majority con- CHRISTOPHER B. MATHEWS to Capital: Fostering Job Creation and RENEE A. MCCLENNON Innovation through High-Growth trolling the next 30 minutes. WENDY J. MORENO The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. BEN- MARLON A. MUTHUVEERAN Startups.’’ JOY U. NAVARRO The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without NET). Without objection, it is so or- PHILLIP D. OLIPHANT dered. LISA A. PERRY objection, it is so ordered. BECKY K. QUENNEVILLE SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND f DANIEL J. RIVAS BRENDA TALINA ROBERTS INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM VICKI K. ROBLES Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask JAVIER A. RODRIGUEZ Mr. REID. Mr. President, tomorrow TODD M. ROMAN unanimous consent that the Sub- DAWN M. ROSE committee on Transportation and In- morning, the majority leader will move JOSEPH H. ROUNTREE to proceed to H.R. 2560, the Cut, Cap, TIMOTHY A. SCHMIDT frastructure of the Committee on Envi- HEIDI P. SIMPSON ronment and Public Works be author- and Balance Act. There will be a full TANYA M. SIMULICK debate on this bill. We will decide how STATWELL G. SINCLAIR, JR. ized to meet during the session of the JAMES A. STEWART Senate on July 20, 2011, at 10 a.m. in much time is needed. We will work on LEWIS RANDOLPH TAYLOR this as we proceed. If all the time is THOMAS JASON TELFER room SD–406 of the Dirksen Senate Of- ALISON M. THOMAS fice Building, to conduct a hearing en- used, we will vote Saturday morning. JASON T. TOMPKINS ROBERT E. TRAYLOR titled ‘‘Yellowstone River Oil Spill f NEVA J. VANDERSCHAEGEN Oversight.’’ MERLINDA VERGONIOWILLIAMS ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. GLORIA JEN WALSKI The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without TOBIE A. WETHINGTON objection, it is so ordered. TOMORROW JOCELYN M. WHALEN LINDSEY KAY WILLHARDT SUBCOMMITTEE ON OCEANS, ATMOSPHERE, Mr. REID. If there is no further busi- THOMAS E. WINDLEY FISHERIES, AND COAST GUARD. ness to come before the Senate, I ask RYAN K. YATES TANYA R. YELVERTON Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn ANGELA M. YUHAS unanimous consent that the Sub- under the previous order. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT committee on Oceans, Atmosphere, There being no objection, the Senate, TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR Fisheries, and Coast Guard of the Com- at 6:48 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: mittee on Commerce, Science, and July 21, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. To be lieutenant colonel Transportation be authorized to meet WADE B. ADAIR f TRACY L. ALLEN during the session of the Senate on SUSAN G. ANGUS July 20, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. in room SR– NOMINATIONS NORA ASHBY JOYCE C. BEATY 253 of the Russell Senate Office Build- Executive nominations received by PAMELA BELLGARVIN ing, to conduct a hearing entitled JACQUELINE L. BOWERS the Senate: WILLIAM CHADRICK BREEDLOVE ‘‘Looking to the Future: Lessons in THE JUDICIARY DAVID B. BROWN Prevention, Response, and Restoration TERA Y. CARTER MICHAEL WALTER FITZGERALD, OF CALIFORNIA, TO GREGORY A. COLEMAN from the Gulf Oil Spill.’’ BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE CENTRAL ANADIS COLLADOVALENTIN

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JEFFREY N. COOK JOHN A. BAYCURA DENVER J. COLLINS SARAH A. COORS DAVIDSON BRIAN O. BEALES JUSTIN K. COLLINS ROBERT A. CORBY TODD W. BEARD BENJAMIN D. CONDE MANUEL DOMINGUEZ ROBERT C. BEARDEN RAY D. CONLEY STEPHANIE K. DUSZA WILLIAM W. BEATTY ANNEMARIE CONTRERAS TOMMY D. FRANKLIN, JR. JAMES D. BEATY MATHEW A. CONTRERAS RICHARD A. FRENCH GREGORY S. BEAULIEU BENJAMIN M. COOK MARIA D. GRAVES JAMES A. BECKER CHARLES D. COOLEY RONALD J. GREENAWAY JASEN J. BECKMAN MARCUS L. COOLEY RODNEY A. GUMBISH KRISTI L. BECKMAN JEREMY C. COONRAD ALAN C. HARDMAN GREGG C. BEEBER JEFFREY B. COOPER ALISHA N. HENNING CARY M. BELMEAR OMAR F. CORAL JOHN J. ISTVAN JOHN F. BELO PAUL S. CORNWELL RANDALL G. IVALL BRIAN L. BELSON EDITH I. CORREAPEREZ CHRISTOPHER R. JOSEPH FRANCIS M. BENEDICT PAUL T. CORY MATTHEW S. KRAUCHUNAS DAVID J. BENNETT KEVIN COUSIN TED C. LEMON KENNETH A. BENTON AMY M. COX JAY T. LUDESCHER KYLE A. BENWITZ DAVID P. COYLE ROGER E. LYNCH JONATHAN T. BERARDINELLI KEVEN P. COYLE KATHLEEN M. MACKEY JENNIFER A. BERENGER BRIAN J. COYNE PATRICK R. MISNICK KEVIN S. BERGAN GREGORY F. CRAVEN ROYCE F. MOORE MATTHEW M. BERGGREN CHARLES T. CREECH JAMES F. MULLEN SCOTT E. BERGREN JONATHAN M. CREER KENNETH C. PERRY CHANDLER L. BIGELOW DOUGLAS O. CREVISTON CAROLINE D. PLAHUTA KENNETH L. BLACK JERRY L. CRIGGER, JR. JAMES A. BLACKMAN LYDIA A. RADFORD MIGUEL A. CRUZ AARON M. BLAIR FELIX J. CRUZMONTANEZ EDWARD E. RHODES III ANGIE I. BLAIR CHRISTOPHER M. CUNNIFF JONATHAN E. RICHARDS JOSEPH T. BLAIR MATTHEW T. CUNNINGHAM JENNIFER E. RIGGINS DICK J. BLAKEMORE THORSTEN H. CURCIO MARK W. ROGERS ALAN E. BLANCHARD ANN M. CURTIS AMY ELIZABETH RUSSO BRYAN L. BOBECK GREGORY K. CYRUS ANDREA NIKITAMONA RYAN TIMOTHY J. BODE JONATHAN M. DAGLEY ALVIN SCOTT, JR. BENJAMIN D. BOEHM LISA K. DAHL BRYAN K. SIMPSON, SR. JEFFREY W. BOGAR RYAN R. DAHL JOSE A. SORTO JOSHUA E. BOHNART MICHAEL D. DAILEY MARY E. STEWART MICHAEL B. BOND MARK K. DANGER JAY W. VEEDER ERNEST L. BONNER THOMAS D. DANIEL ELIJIO J. VENEGAS, JR. ROBERT J. BONNER CHRISTOPHER C. DANIELS THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINT- WILLIAM P. BOOTH HUMPHREY DANIELS III MENT TO THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE REGULAR AIR MICHAEL J. BORDERS, JR. BART W. DARNELL FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531(A): DAVID M. BORGESON JONATHAN G. DAVIS TIMOTHY J. BOS MATTHEW L. DAVIS To be lieutenant colonel BENJAMIN L. BOYD MICHAEL N. DAVIS JOHNATHAN M. COMPTON DAVID J. BOYD MICHAEL P. DAVIS MAURICE E. YOUNG MICHAEL J. BOYER RICHARD O. DAY MATTHEW J. BRADLEY DARTAGNAN R. DEANDA To be major CHRISTOPHER P. BRADY JOHN J. DEENEY IV AMANDA D. BRANDT KARRINA M. DEGARMO AMY M. HENSEL MATTHEW L. BRANDT KIRK A. DEITRICH BENJAMIN J. MITCHELL RICHARD W. BRANSON RAMON CARLOS P. DEJESUS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JEANNE M. BRASSEUR JOHN D. DELBARRIO TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR MARCUS D. BRAZELL ANTONIO C. DELELLO FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JONATHON H. BREINGAN JOSHUA D. DEMOTTS To be lieutenant colonel JOSHUA D. BROOKS GAVIN W. DEPEW JIMMY K. BROWN ANDREW E. DEROSA JESSE ACEVEDO MARK BROWN MICHAEL L. DEROSA GILBERT A. ACOSTA MATTHEW T. BROWN JAMES M. DETWEILER MARC M. ADAIR MICHAEL L. BROWN ALEXANDER F. DEVOE CHARLES D. ADAMS THOMAS W. BROWN BRIAN M. DEWITT RYAN J. AERNI MICHELLE R. BRUNSWICK KENNETH D. DEWLEN JEREMY S. AGTE SCOTT A. BRYANT NICHOLL R. DIAL KIRSTEN G. AGUILAR GEORGE M. BUCH, JR. ANTHONY DIAZ PETER A. AGUIRRE, JR. WILLIAM A. BUCKINGHAM CHAD DIAZ KRISTOPHER H.O. AHLERS DANIELLE M. BUDZKO JOEY L. DIBLE JAMES D. AKERS JASON B. BURCH JASON T. DIGIACOMO TODD J. ALDRICH TRACY K. BURGE JOHN M. DILLARD JOSEPH R. ALKIRE II MICHAEL G. BURKOTT JOHN D. DISEBASTIAN MATTHEW S. ALLEN DANIEL C. BURTZ ERNESTO M. DIVITTORIO ANTONIO ALVARADO BENJAMIN C. BUSCH MATTHEW R. DOMSALLA AIMEE C. ALVSTAD CHRISTOPHER M. BUSQUE JACK DONAHUE, JR. ERIC K. AMISSAH JAY E. BUTTERFIELD WILLIAM R. DONALDSON CAROLYN F. AMMONS ANDREW C. CAGGIANO COLIN P. DONNELLY JOHN M. AMODEO CHARLES B. CAIN JOEL A. DOPP BRIAN P. ANDERSON BRYAN T. CALLAHAN PHILIP C. DORSCH GRETCHEN E. ANDERSON ANDREW J. CAMPBELL EURETHA T. DOTSON KYLE G. ANDERSON HARRIET L. CAMPBELL JASON D. DOTTER MATTHEW P. ANDERSON JASON S. CAMPBELL TYRONE D. DOUGLAS STEVEN J. ANDERSON MICHAEL J. CAMPBELL DANIEL D. DOYLE TOBIN G. ANDERSON RYAN A. CAMPBELL MICHAEL J. DROST TORA B. ANDERSON MICHAEL T. CANCELLARE ROSALIE A. DUARTE CHAD W. ANNUNZIATA RODOLFO G. CANCINO, JR. BRIAN T. DUFFY NOEMI ANTEDOMENICO MATTHEW S. CANTORE JOHN E. DUKES, JR. VERONICA V. ANTEOLA APRIL J. CANTWELL MASON R. DULA ANTHONY F. ANTOLINE RYAN K. CARIGNAN CHARLES E. DUNAWAY, JR. ERIK J. ANTON DAVID W. CARLSON MICHAEL W. DUNN WILLIAM E. ANTONIUS MICHELLE C. CARNS JOLLEY MATTHEW F. DURKIN RICHARD M. ARCHER JAMES R. CARROLL BRADLEY S. DYER NATHANIEL ARDS, JR. JOHN M. CARROS JEROLD S. DYKE JASON P. ARNOLD RICHARD P. CARVER IRA S. EADIE ORBELIN ARREOLA SCOTT D. CASE OCTAVIO F. ECHEVARRIA DAVID A. ARRIOLA BRANDON A. CASEY CHARLES E. EDDY JACK R. ARTHAUD MICHAEL J. CASEY WILLIAM W. EDMUNDS III WILLIAM H. ASHFORD MARGARET E. CASTEEL GORDON T. EDWARDS III LAMONT ATKINS CHRISTINE A. CATRIB MICHAEL A. EDWARDS DAVID A. ATKINSON SEAN ANDRE L. CELI ROGER EFRAIMSEN MATTHEW C. ATKINSON MARSHALL F. CHALVERUS MITZI L. EGGER PETER G. AXTELL JAMES I. CHAMBERS ERIC E. EIBE KATHERINE M. BAILEY SIU FAI JOHN CHAN JASON C. EISENREICH MICHAEL C. BAILEY RAJA J. CHARI CHRISTIAN G. ELENBAUM RANDY S. BAILEY CHRISTOPHER R. CHERRY JULIE ELIZABETH ELENBAUM RYAN N. BAKAZAN CHRISTOPHER E. CHILDRESS DAVID M. ELLIOTT MATTHEW B. BAKER ROGNALD E. CHRISTENSEN JEFFREY R. ELLIOTT JEFFERY A. BALDWIN MATTHEW E. CLAPP HANS K. ELLISON PAUL D. BALDWIN JASON T. CLARK DENISE R. EMERY JEFFREY B. BANKS MICHAEL A. CLARK TONY D. ENGLAND SEAN K. BARDEN EDWARD G. CLARKE IV JOHN W. ENGLERT TERRY R. BARENBERG CHAD W. CLEMENTZ DAVID C. EPPERSON MARGARET A. BARKER BRIAN M. CLIFFORD LISA L. A. EPPERSON RICHARD ALLEN BARKSDALE, JR. MARK B. CLIFFORD KRISTOPHER J. EPPS JOSEPH A. BARRY RICHARD R. COALSON, JR. RAYMOND R. ESCORPIZO JUSTIN P. BARRY WILLIAM E. COBB MICHELLE C. ESTES BRIAN C. BARTELS MICHAEL A. COE MICKEY R. EVANS DERRICK Q. BARTON JEFFREY S. COHEN NICHOLAS B. EVANS ALEXANDER D. BASCO JOHNSTON A. COIL WILLIAM M. EVANS, JR. MELVIN E. BASKERVILLE, JR. SEVERINE R. COLBORG REESE D. EVERS MATTHEW L. BAUGH FREDERICK A. COLEMAN III TODD R. EWY

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IAN M. FAIRCHILD NICHOLE M. HARRIS STEPHANIE R. KELLEY BRIAN J. FAIRWEATHER TAMMIE L. HARRIS BURL E. KELTON III NOLAN T. FAJOTA JOHN P. HARTIGAN III IAN W. KEMP JAWAD FAROOQ ANNETTE I. HARVEY ALBERT A. KENNEDY TIMOTHY A. FARR STEPHEN M. HARVEY DIMITRI KESI DAVID A. FAZENBAKER WILLIAM P. HARVEY JANETTE D. KETCHUM MATTHEW S. FEHRMAN ERIC S. HASSINGER STEVEN A. KETCHUM KEVIN W. FENNO TRAVIS J. HAWKER SHAYNE K. KIEFER IAIN D. M. FERGUSON CHRISTOPHER S. HAWKINS MICHAEL D. KING MATTHEW U. FETZER BRIAN C. HAYNES RONALD J. KING JASON R. FICK KYLE B. HEAD KEVIN J. KIRSCH, JR. JEREMY A. FIELDS NATHAN J. HEALY BRYAN M. KITCHIN ANTHONY S. FIGIERA JEREMIAH S. HEATHMAN MICHAEL E. KLAPMEYER JAMES A. FINLAYSON MARK D. HEDDEN DAIN O. KLEIV KENNETH A. FISHER DEREK B. HEIFNER JEFFERY W. KLEMSTINE SCOTT V. FITZNER DAVID O. HEIST KYLE W. KLOECKNER RICHARD F. FLAMAND II KURT C. HELPHINSTINE ERIK J. KNAUFF RANDY R. FLORES JEFFREY M. HEMMES MICHELLE R. KNEUPPER DERRICK J. FLOYD BRYAN S. HENDERSON TODD T. KNIGHT JOHN S. FLYNN DANIEL G. HENDRIX ROBERT G. KNOWLTON JACK W. FLYNT III WADE A. HENNING DANIEL E. KOBS DANIELLE D. FOLSOM TRAVIS W. HERBELIN JAMES A. KODAT BRYAN P. FORD MATTHEW L. HERDER ANDREW J. KOEGL BENJAMIN D. FOREST RENE D. HERNANDEZ DAVID A. KOEWLER BYRON P. FORMWALT TIMOTHY A. HERRITAGE DALE A. KOLOMAZNIK MATTHEW G. FORSYTH WENDELL S. HERTZELLE THOMAS A. KOORY ROBERT J. FOSTER IVAN M. HERWICK KYLE R. KORVER JONATHAN J. FRAMPTON MICHAEL S. HESSE KEVIN R. KOTULA STEPHEN R. FRANCE IAN R. HESTER JEFFREY J. KOTZ JOANN K. FRANK JERRY R. HICKEY MICHAEL KOWAL JOSEPH A. FRANKINO CLIFTON L. HICKS TAYLOR E. KRENKEL JASON M. FRAZEE JOHN G. HIGBY CHRISTOPHER D. KRETSINGER GLEN A. FRAZIER MATTHEW K. HIGGINS DENNIS J. KRILL, JR. KARL D. FREDERICK PATRICK N. HILGENDORF SEAN A. KROLIKOWSKI TIMOTHY A. FREDERICK, JR. CRAIG A. HODGES CHRISTOPHER M. KUESTER JULIE A. FREEDMAN MICHAEL R. HOGSED JEFFREY D. KUHN BRIAN K. FREEMAN JASON T. HOKAJ COLBY J. KUHNS ERIC FREEMAN BENJAMIN A. HOLLO DAVID D. KUNICK JOEL P. FREYENHAGEN MARK A. HOLMES JAE H. KWAK ERIC W. FRITH JOHN E. HOLOVICH, SR. SAMUEL KWAN HEATH W. FRYE AUSTIN LINNELL HOLTHAUS TODD J. LAFORTUNE CHRISTOPHER K. FULLER WILLIAM D. HOLYFIELD DAVID J. LAIRD JIMMY D. FULLER JAMES D. HOOD TOM C. LAITINEN ALISTAIR D. FUNGE AARON M. HOPPER FRANK P. LANDRY III MICHAEL S. FURNESS SCOTT M. HOPPER KALLIROI LAGONIK LANDRY LAUREL V. GAMMON MICHAEL G. HORLBECK MARC A. LANGOHR GLENN D. GARAY FRANCISCO M. HORNSBY THOMAS S. LANKFORD ALEJANDRO GARCIA, JR. MICHAEL A. HOROWITZ JOHN B. LANTZ MARCOS GARCIA, JR. ERIC W. HOSAFROS CHRISTOPHER LAPIETRA MICHAEL S. GARRETT BRANDT L. HOUSE CHRISTOPHER J. LARDNER PATRICK K. GATES CHRISTOPHER M. HOWARD AARON J. LAROSE ANGEL M. GAUD NATHAN R. HOWARD PETER L. LARSEN CHRISTOPHER A. GAY DENNIS H. HOWELL PETER S. LASCH F. SELWYN GAY III WILLIAM J. HOWERY WILLIAM S. LATIMER MATTHEW T. GENELIN KATHLEEN S. HUBSCHER ANDREW S. LAUER STEVEN T. GEOHAGAN COLIN R. HUCKINS JUSTIN W. LAVADOUR CHANCE W. GERAY FRANCIS RICHARD HUGHES BARRY J. LAWLOR MICHAEL S. GERNEY JAROD C. HUGHES ANDREW G. LAWRENCE BORIS M. GERSHMAN KIRK HUGHES PAUL R. LAWRENZ WALTER D. GIBBINS MICHAEL E. HUGHES MATTHEW A. LEARD DANE P. GIBSON SARA M. HUISS BRIAN W. LEBECK COLLIN S. GILBERT CAELI A. HULL ANGELA C. LECHOWICK RONALD E. GILBERT JASON I. HUMBLE CHRISTY N. LEE GREGORY W. GILLELAND JESSE W. HUNT JAMES LEE KOUJI P. GILLIS WILLIAM H. HUNTER ROBERT A. LEE BRIAN D. GILPATRICK ANDREW B. HUNTOON THOMAS S. LEE JASON R. GINN KYLE R. HURWITZ NICHOLAS J. LEONELLI FRANK J. GLAVIC ROBERT J. HUTT MATTHEW E. LEWIN MATTHEW G. GLEN JAY E. HUTZELL MARK C. LEWIS BRIAN D. GOLDEN DAMON A. INGRAM TRAVIS W. LEWIS KEVEN J. GOLLA DREW M. IRMISCHER KATHERINE A. E. LILLY JEFFREY J. GOMES TODD A. IVENER C. EVERETT LILYA ERIC H. GONZALEZ SWAMINATHAN B. IYER ANDREW W. LIND FRANCISCO R. GONZALEZ, JR. DENNIS E. JACK STEVEN A. LINDQUIST KIMBERLY A. GONZALEZ THEOPHILUS D. JACKMAN STEPHEN B. LINDSEY REYNALDO GONZALEZ, JR. HANK D. JACKSON CHRISTIAN J. LINGENFELDER BRETT J. GOODEN ROBERT J. JACKSON SCOTT E. LINTNER LAURA G. GOODMAN SARAH E. JACKSON JOHN E. LITECKY MATTHEW G. GOODMAN JIMMY T. JACOBSON BARRY E. LITTLE MICHAEL C. GOODMAN JOHN M. JACOBUS SAMUEL A. LITTLE RICHARD A. GOODMAN PIOTR R. JAHOLKOWSKI JOHN C. LOFTON III STEVEN T. GRACE BERT B. JEAN CATHERINE M. LOGAN BRYAN L. GRADDY COTINA R. JENKINS LUKE S. LOKOWICH ALLEN GRADNIGO, JR. JAMES A. JERNIGAN ROBERT A. LONG MELVIN D. GREEN III DERYK W. JETER ROBERT F. LONG RICHARD I. GREENMAN JAMES W. JETER III VALARIE A. LONG CHADWICK D. GREER ANDREW M. JETT DAVE A. LOPEZ AIMEE N. GREGG DAVID B. JOERRES HECTOR G. LOPEZ NICHOLAS H. GREGOR FELIX S. JOHNFINN JAMES R. LOVEWELL LESTER M. GREGORY ANDRE T. JOHNSON TAMMY K.C. LOW ANDREW C. GRIGGS BRANDON R. JOHNSON DONALD C. LOWE BRENT W. GRIME GREGG S. JOHNSON GREGORY B. LOWE MATTHEW M. GROLEAU JARED M. JOHNSON SEAN E. LOWE ROBERT E. GROVER JASON D. JOHNSON WILLIAM E. LOWERY MARK D. GUILLORY JAY A. JOHNSON JAMES C. LOZIER CYNTHIA L. GUNDERSON MAX E. JOHNSON TIMOTHY M. LUCAS RYAN E. HADEN OLIVER R. JOHNSON, JR. ALEJANDRO LUYANDO III GUY R. HAGEN SCOTT E. JOHNSON PHILIP W. LYNCH TIMOTHY D. HALE CHARLES E. JONES SCOTT D. LYNCH SHANE N. HALL HUNTER KENT JONES JAMES C. MACH, JR. BRENDAN L. HALLORAN JASON L. JONES KENNETH P. MAIN NICHOLAS A. HALUPKA JEREMY L. JONES MICHAEL S. MAKSIMOWICZ JEFFREY A. HAMBLIN MATTHEW E. JONES CALEB ANDREW MALCOLM COURTNEY A. HAMILTON TIMOTHY L. JONES JAMES L. MALEC, JR. DAVID K. HAMMER BENJAMIN R. JONSSON MARSHALL G. MALHIOT DAVID A. HAMMERSCHMIDT GARDNER J. JOYNER EDZEL D. MANGAHAS THOMAS W. HANCOCK LORENA M. JUAREZ DANIEL J. MANGAN MATTHEW C. HANDLEY LAMONT A. JUBECK JAMES R. MANSARD RAYMOND F. HANDRICH JENNIFER S. JUDD VELASQUEZ GEDEON H. MARIAM GAGE E. HANDY NED L. JUNE JASON E. MARINO CORY M. HANNA BRIAN W. KABAT SUSANA S. MARKIN CHRISTOPHER F. HANSEN JOY M. KACZOR LOUIS J. MARNELL III JACK F. HARMAN CHRISTOPHER J. KADALA NICHOLAS J. MAROTTA LEWIS B. HARPER, JR. KENNETH R. KAUPP EDWARD F. MARQUEZ, JR. CHAD MARTIN HARRIS CHRISTOPHER S. KAY ANDREW L. MARTIN DANIEL A. HARRIS DUSTIN D. KECK ANDREW P. MARTIN MICHAEL B. HARRIS LOREN D. KEENAN DOMINICK J. MARTIN

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JIM E. MARTIN STEVEN H. OSBORNE RICHARD J. ROMANSKI KEVIN C. MARTIN WILLIAM L. OTTATI LANCE ROSAMIRANDA WILLIAM R. MARTIN II DAVID B. OWEN JAMES F. ROSS, JR. MELCHIZEDEK T. MARTINEZ JAMES P. OWEN JOSEPH J. ROTH JASON L. MASCIULLI MILKO R. PADILLA FRANCOIS H. ROY II BRADFORD J. MATE THOMAS P. PAGANO JONATHAN S. ROYER PEDRO ENRIQUE MATOS DAMIAN D. PANAJIA CHAD E. C. RYTHER MONICA M. MATOUSH DAVID A. PAPINEAU JOSEF E. SABLATURA CHRISTINE ANNE MAU ROBERT M. PARKER JEFFREY A. SALEM MELVIN E. MAXWELL, JR. MICHAEL B. PARKS KELLY M. SAMS CONNIE M. MAY RUSSELL L. PARRAMORE PETER A. L. SANDNESS MICHAEL S. MAY JAMES J. PARSLOW MARK A. SANDOR MATTHEW W. MCANDREW RAYMOND G. PARTLOW ELIOT A. SASSON ROBERT K. MCCABE YORK W. PASANEN DANIEL M. SAUCER RICKEY G. MCCANN, JR. WILLIAM P. PASTEWAIT LYNN E. SAVAGE RONALD D. MCCARTY ANDREW H. PATE MICHAEL A. SAVILLE KEITH E. MCCORMACK DAVID K. PATTERSON MICHAEL M. SAX DAVID M. MCCOY DAVID S. PATTERSON TRAVIS J. SCHEEL GARRETT E. MCCOY JASON P. PAVELSCHAK STEPHEN L. SCHEIN MICHAEL T. MCCOY BRIAN C. PAYNE NICOLAS J. SCHINDELER SCOTT A. MCCOY ROBERT E. PEACOCK CHRISTOPHER G. SCHLAK NEIL P. MCCRACKEN GEORGE A. PEASANT DAMIAN SCHLUSSEL RICHARD A. MCCURDY KENNETH E. PEDERSEN JASON A. SCHMIDT JASON D. MCCURRY MICHAEL J. PEELER DANIEL T. SCHMITT ERIN S. MCDONALD ANTHONY J. PELKINGTON MATTHEW A. SCHNOOR JAYSON M. MCDONALD AARON D. PEPKOWITZ DONALD E. SCHOFIELD II SHAWN P. MCGHEE CLAYTON JOSEPH PERCLE JOHN M. SCHUTTE RICHARD E. MCGLAMORY ELEANOR S. PEREDO LAWRENCE J. SCHUTZ DANIEL J. MCLAGAN VICTOR M. PEREIRA NATHAN C. SCOPAC NATHAN A. MEAD TODD J. PERLMAN JOHN DANIEL SCOTT II SCOTT A. MEAKIN CHRISTOPHER W. PETERS BARRY R. SECREST JEFFREY S. MEANS EDWARD C. PETERS DAVID C. SEITZ ERIN P. MEINDERS MARK T. PETERS II PETER A. SELKEY, JR. ROBERT J. MEISTER ERIN D. PETERSON JAMES D. SELLNOW APRIL D. MENCH STEFANIE S. M. PETERSON CHRISTOPHER SENSENEY RICHARD MICHAEL MENCH, JR. CAREY E. PETIT SHAWN A. SERFASS EDWARD V. MENDONES STEPHEN H. PEUTE MARIO A. SERNA LARRY D. MERCIER, JR. STEPHEN PHILLIPS JASON R. SETTLE ROGER R. MESSER JOSHUA J. PICCIRILLO JOHN M. SEVIER HEATHER K. MEYER DAMIEN F. PICKART DEVIN L. SHANKS JOSEPH R. MEYER GREGORY B. PICKETTE GRANT BROOKE SHARPE JEFFREY L. MEYERS PATRICIA Y. PIE JOSEPH L. SHEFFIELD TRINIDAD K. MEZA JOHN M. PILONG JEROMIE K. SHELDON THAD R. MIDDLETON DAVID L. PITTNER MICHAEL S. SHELDON MICHAEL V. MILEY KIRSTIN L. PLAGGE DAVID R. SHORT DAVID S. MILLER CHRISTOPHER J. PLOURDE JON L. SHUMATE DOUGLAS R. MILLER LYNN LOUISE PLUNKETT JOSEPH P. SIBERSKI KENNETH J. MILLER JAMES A. W. POINTER KENNETH A. SIERRA WENDY J. MILLER JOHN F. POLKOWSKI JAMEY P. SILLENCE JASON T. MILLS DANIEL E. POLSGROVE CHAD A. SILVA DAVID M. MILNER JOHN A. PORCHE MATTHEW M. SIMMONS ANTHONY MINCER TIMOTHY W. PORTER TIMOTHY J. SIMMONS DWIGHT D. MINNICK JEREMY P. POTVIN EDWARD H. SIMPSON LORI A. MINNICK ORVAL A. POWELL JAMY L. SIRMANS KEVIN V. MINOR CRAIG D. PRATHER TRAVIS D. SJOSTEDT ANTHONY L. MIRANDA SHELLY PRESCOD JAMES D. SKELTON NATHAN B. MITCHELL THOMAS J. PRESTON MARK ROBERT SLOAN CRAIG D. MOE DEREK D. PRICE ALBERT E. SMITH SEAN R. MONTEIRO JEREMY E. PROVENZANO ANDREW M. SMITH JASON R. MOONEY DAVID R. PRYOR ANTHONY L. SMITH BRIAN D. MOORE ANDREW MICHAEL PURATH BENJAMIN T. SMITH EUGENE A. MOORE III SCOTT GRAYSON PUTNAM DANIEL W. SMITH III DAVID E. MORGAN DINA L. QUANICO JESSE D. SMITH ERIC E. MORGAN JEFFREY M. QUEEN TRACEY E. SMITH GREGORY A. MORISSETTE CARLOS A. QUINONES VERONICA E. SMITH MICHAEL C. MORMAN NATHAN R. RABE WILLIAM H. SMITH ROSS C. MORRELL MICHAEL J. RADERMACHER BRIAN L. SNYDER CHRISTOPHER B. MORRIS JASON J. RAFFERTY DARREN D. SOKOL JASON L. MORRIS MICHAEL J. RAFFERTY II JONATHAN M. SONGER GERALD C. MULHOLLEN, JR. JEREMY A. RALEY CADE R. SONNICHSEN JUSTIN A. MULKEY MARQUS D. RANDALL WILLIAM G. SOSNOWSKI MONTE T. MUNOZ ROBERT W. RANDALL ANDREW A. SOUZA DANIEL J. MUNTER ERIK J. RANKE DANNE EMMETT SPENCE DIZZY B. MURPHY JAMES R. RAPALLO, JR. GUY T. SPENCER ERIC M. MURPHY MICHAEL C. RASBACH JAMES H. SPENCER TAMARA C. MURPHY DAVID E. RAYMAN MITCHELL R. SPILLERS, JR. JESSE L. MURRAY ROBERT T. RAYMOND EDWARD T. SPINELLI YIRA Y. MUSE DANIEL J. REBECKY ERIC J. SPRINGER DARRELL A. MYERS BRYAN K. REDASH DANIEL C. ST PIERRE ANTHONY M. NANCE PETER S. REDDAN JAMES W. STAHL TODD A. NATHANIEL EDWARD J. REDER THOMAS W. STALEY RANDY S. NAYLOR BRIAN L. REECE DONALD L. STARLING JULIO A. NEGRON KURT N. REGLING WILLIAM R. STAUS CHRISTOPHER M. NEIMAN CHRIS E. REICHARDT BRADLEY J. STEBBINS BRYAN PAUL NELSON JERIME L. REID DERICK N. STEED KEITH L. NELSON ROBERT B. REID ANDREW J. STEFFEN RAYMOND P. NELSON ROBERT D. REIMER RICHARD E. STEGGERDA MARK C. NEMISH CARRIE A. REINHARDT KAYLE M. STEVENS VICTORIA L. NEMMERS MATTHEW W. RENBARGER RODNEY S. STEVENS JOHN W. NEPTUNE JASON M. REPAK WILLIAM M. STOVER DAVID T. NEUMAN JASON SANCHEZ RESLEY DAWN M. STRAIGHT MARK J. NEWBILL FRANK N. REYES STEVEN A. STRAIN JOHN M. NEWTON RAMSAMOOJ J. REYES JOHN C. STRATTON TINA H. NGUYEN KEVIN R. RHODES THOMAS A. STRATTON TUAN A. NGUYEN CHRISTOPHER M. RICE KELLY L. STRONG MARCUS W. NICHOLS TIMOTHY L. RICHARDSON ERIC M. STRUMPF THOMAS A. NIDAY MATTHEW B. RICHTER KRISTOPHER W. STRUVE JASON R. NIELSEN JEROD G. RICK CHEN Y. SU ALBERT NIEVES JUSTIN A. RIDDLE BETH ANN SUBERO CALEB M. NIMMO JONATHAN D. RITSCHEL PATRICK C. SUERMANN GREGORY W. NITA KEVIN A. RIVERO CLIFFORD V. SULHAM MICAH NODINE WILLIAM E. ROACH JOHN D. SULLIVAN JOEL C. NONNWEILER ROBERT R. ROBB LAWRENCE T. SULLIVAN AARON G. NORRIS SANDRA C. ROBERTS MORROW SEAN P. SUTHERLAND BRIAN P. NOWINSKI JOHN C. ROBERTS GARY A. SWAIN LEO M. NOYES MARIA C. ROBERTS BRETT T. SWIGERT JEREMY B. NYGREN BENJAMIN S. ROBINS STEPHEN C. SZTAN ROBERT K. OAKES III CLAYTON E. ROBINSON KIRSTIE I. TALBOT ROY H. OBERHAUS JORI A. ROBINSON JEFFREY M. TANG DEVIN O. ODOWD JOHN D. ROCHE RICHARD C. TANNER GALEN K. OJALA ROY V. ROCKWELL MICHAEL A. TARABORELLI, JR. MICHELE J. OLSEN JUNE F.D. RODRIGUEZ ROY R. TATE, JR. MATTHEW L. OLSON CHAD A. ROGERS MICHAEL B. TATUM RICHARD M. OPERHALL THOMAS C. ROGERS ANDREW J. TAYLOR MATTHEW M. ORLOWSKY DANIEL S. ROHLINGER JASON T. TAYLOR PATRICK J. OROURKE JONATHAN M. ROMAINE STEPHEN T. TAYLOR JAY A. ORSON GEOFFREY J. ROMANOWICZ TERENCE G. TAYLOR

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KEVIN B. TEMPLIN BENJAMIN A. WYSACK SAMUEL E. POINDEXTER PETER G. TERREBONNE, JR. JARED C. YARRINGTON SHANE S. PORTER VINCENT M. TERRELL JASON D. YEATTS DAVID L. REDMOND KATRINA A. TERRY JEFFREY W. YOST MURRAY M. REEFER, JR. CHAD R. TESKE MATTHEW J. ZAMISKA JASON D. ROE BRIAN C. THILL SHAIO H. ZERBA LUCERO SANABRIA BRYAN W. THOMAS JESSE B. ZYDALLIS MICHELLE D. SARNO DILTRICE M. THOMAS MARC M. SERRA JOHN M. THOMAS IN THE ARMY JESSICA S. SHARP MICHAEL A. THOMAS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT KRISTIN L. SOILEAU BRIAN A. THOMPSON TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE CHRISTOPHER D. SWAGERTY LANE D. THOMPSON ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: FELICIA V. SWINNEY SHAWN O. THOMPSON JEREMY M. THOMPSON GREGORY D. THORNTON To be colonel MATTHEW B. THOMPSON CASEY J. TIDGEWELL SAMIRA F. THOMPSON MICHAEL C. TODD CINDY B. KATZ JUSTIN M. TRISLER JAMES M. TRACHIER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT J R. TUCKER JOHN D. TRAN TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY JOHN F. UNDERWOOD TRENT W. TRIPPLE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 4336(A): JOHNNY R. VIDIC CHRISTOPHER D. TROYER ALAN D. WALKER AARON A. TUCKER To be colonel TRACY E. WALTERS BRADLEY E. TURNER KENNETH D. UNDERWOOD WILEY C. THOMPSON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT ROBERT T. UNGERMAN III THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR APPOINT- IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR ARMY DENNIS W. UYECHI MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: ROD L. VALENTINE ARMY DENTAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C. , SECTIONS To be major TARA R. VALENTINE 531 AND 3064: THOMAS B. VANCE, JR. DAVID H. BURNHAM JEFFREY S. VANDUSEN To be lieutenant colonel JAMES C. CLEMENTS JERRY M. VANDYKE MARSHALL S. HUMES ARMANDO V. CORRAL SPENCER T. VANMETER ANN DIRKS MATTHEW T. VANN THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR REGULAR QUINCY GAINES JASON F. VATTIONI APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE JAMES R. HOCK BRADY P. VAUCLIN UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS UNDER MICHAEL E. LAMBERT OMAR A. VELASCO TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: GAETANO C. MANGANO MARGARET F. VENCIUS To be major WALLACE M. MATTOS SHANE M. VETTER FREDERICK PALMER DOUGLAS W. VIEWEG CYRUSS A. TSURGEON PATRICK W. SCANLAN DAVID L. VILLA RANDALL S. VERDE JUSTIN M. VINCENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT GRANT T. VINEYARD TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT SHAD D. VINSON ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY JILEENE M. VIVIANS To be colonel MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S. C., SECTIONS 624 JASON D. VOORHEIS AND 3064: CHRISTOPHER M. WACHTER COLLEEN F. BLAILES To be major WILLIAM O. WADE CURTIS T. CHUN TED A. WAHOSKE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MICHAEL A. ADAMS ANTHONY L. WALKER IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY JEFFREY B. ADLER BRADLEY C. WALKER UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 716: JASPAL AHLUWALIA JASON C. WALKER OMOLARA R. ALAO PHILLIP WALKER, SR. To be major MAZER ALLY JEFFREY A. WALLACE KAREN A. ALVAREZ WILLIAM M. WALLIS BRAD M. EVANS JONG AN ERICK JOHN WALLMAN JAY S. KOST JASON ANDRES SHAWN P. WALRATH THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MATTHEW S. ANGELIDIS STACY E. WALSER IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR ARMY WASIL M. AQIL BRENDAN P. WALSH UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: KELLY A. ARBLASTER MICHAEL O. WALTERS ANTHONY ARNETT BRANDE HELEN WALTON To be major GAVIN W. ARNETT ZACHARY S. WARAKOMSKI MATTHEW J. BAKER SYLVIA G. ARORA BENJAMIN GRAY WARD RUSSELL B. CHAMBERS CHARLES ASHER RANDY S. WARDAK CHARLES ATKINSON RICHARD L. WARR THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINT- EDWARD P. BAHK MICHAEL S. WATSON MENT TO THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE UNITED DREW C. BAIRD JEFFERY A. WEAK STATES ARMY MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S. C., DAGOBERTO BALDERAS JAMES C. WEAVER SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: TODD P. BALOG JONATHAN D. WEBB To be lieutenant colonel RAYMONDA L. BARBOUR JOHN S. WEIR MICHAEL BARTOSZEK JEFFREY H. WELBORN JOSEPH B. RUSINKO ROBERT A. BASSETT NAOMI M. WELCOME KELLY A. BEAR LINWOOD E. WELLS, JR. To be major BRAD B. BECKMANN KIMBERLY LEE WELTER VIRGILIO A. CANTU MEGAN M. BELPREZ BRENT D. WENTHUR STANLEY H. CHAO ETHAN S. BERGVALL WILLIAM W. WENZEL PAUL S. LAJOS JOHNNY R. BERNARD DERRICK J. WEYAND MARIO A. MIGLIETTA KATHRYN E. BERRYMAN SCOTT P. WEYERMULLER PAULA S. OLIVER AARON M. BETTS RYAN W. WHITE ELIZABETH A. BLANK PAUL W. WHITFIELD, JR. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT DAVID V. BODE JONATHAN C. WHITNEY TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY NICHOLAS O. BOE JUSTIN A. WHITSON DENTAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C. , SECTIONS 624 SARAH BOLDT STACY S. WIDAUF AND 3064: REED A. BONVICINO JASON T. WIEHRDT To be major MELISSA L. BORDEN DAVID A. WIELAND PAUL H. BORNEMANN STEVEN T. WIELAND CHARLESPAUL T. ANONUEVO ANDREW J. BRACKBILL COLIN C. WIEMER BRECK S. BREWER JENNIFER BREEDLOVE JANINE O. J. WIGGINS KANIKA L. DAVILA CHRISTOPHER C. BREUDER CHRISTOPHER M. WILCOX ABBY M. DEBONIS PAUL A. BREWER BRIAN K. WILKERSON PETER N. DROUILLARD AARON C. BRINKMAN BRADY J. WILKINS NICKOLI DUBYK RICHARD A. BRODERICK GARY M. WILLIAMS JOSEPH M. DUTNER ANGELA R. BRYAN NICHOLE L. WILLIAMS STEPHEN K. EDWARDS SUMMER D. BRYANT SARAH C. WILLIAMS NASSER I. FIQIA JASON B. BUENAVENTURA SEAN A. WILLIAMS BRANDON M. GAGE MIKI A. CAIN ALAN L. WILLINGHAM ROBERT N. GILLIAM CHRISTOPHER J. CALCAGNO DARREN M. WILLIS KAREN E. GONZALEZTORRES SCOTT W. CALCAGNO CLINTON M. WILSON PRABHDEEP S. GREWAL TERRA L. CALLAHAN JAMES G. WILSON ZACHARY H. HIGHBERGER WILLIAM G. CALLIS KEITH D. WILSON JERRI D. HINES NAPOLEON A. CAMPOS KYLE J. WILSON NGHIA N. HO SAMUEL CANCELRIVERA ROCKIE K. WILSON WILLIAM C. JEFFREY JORGE E. CAPELLAGONZALEZ WAYNE W. F. WILSON MEENAL P. JOHNSON KEVIN A. CARTER AARON N. WILT LELAND B. KIMBALL JULIA M. CAVALLARO HEATH WIMBERLEY JACOB L. KITSON LACIA R. CHAPMAN JOSEPH H. WIMMER DAVID H. KWON JOHN B. CLARK BRIAN D. WITKOWSKY TIMOTHY A. LEW MICHELLE S. CLARK JEFFREY S. WITT KURTIS G. LIGHTHEART TREVOR CLAYTON THOMPSON C. WOFFORD III ANDREW C. MARSHALL GUY CLIFTON KEITH M. WOLAK ALVIN B. MATTESON JUSTIN P. COCO IAN S. WOLFE SLOAN D. MCLAUGHLIN GARRETT W. COLBY MARK R. WOLFE JAMES D. MEDWICK SHAWN P. CORCORAN DAVID B. WOODLEY LARRY L. MUNK CHRISTOPHER COWAN JOHN P. WOODRUFF JUSTIN M. NELSON BENJAMIN E. CRABB CHRISTOPHER WORDEN TIMOTHY J. NEUNER CRISTINA CRUZCRESPO CARRIE L. WORTH ADAM R. OCHSNER JUSTIN M. CURLEY PAUL S. WRIGHT MILTON M. ONG JOSEPH DAI RASHEEM J. WRIGHT ZACHARY A. PAUKERT LEO A. DAMASCO MICHAEL C. WYATT MICHAEL S. PETERMAN MATTHEW R. DEBIEC

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KRISTIAN E. DELGADO CARLTON A. LOOMIS RANDOLPH TAYLOR II ANDREW S. DELMAS SPENCER E. LUDLOW NATHANIEL TEAGUE JESSE P. DELUCA EMILY E. LUERSSEN HILLARY THOMAS SALLY P. DELVECCHIO JAMES E. MACE KEVIN M. TOU SKY A. DENNISTON JOSHUA MANDEVILLE CORY TRICKETT JEREMIAH J. DEPUE ANTHONY L. MARK JEFF TZENG ZACHARIAH M. DEYOUNG ANA E. MARKELZ ALICE UY JONATHAN F. DICKENS JORGE I. MARTINEZOSORIO RAMESH VENKATARAMAN MICHAEL M. DICKMAN MITCHELL C. MARZO DAVID L. WAITE MARY DIGIULIO TABATHA H. MATTHIAS DANIELLE WARNER CHRISTOPHER D. DOWNER RYAN J. MCDONOUGH MATTHEW WEBB IAN R. DRISCOLL MEGAN H. MCKINNON MARK WELCH SCOTT A. DRUMMOND HSIANG C. MCLAUGHLIN MELANIE D. WHITMAN MARK C. DUBER BRANDI S. MCLEOD SCOTT WHITWORTH MELISSA E. DUBER LAWRENCE W. MCMILLION SCOTT WILCHEK LEIGH D. ECKERT NATHAN E. MCWHORTER SHAPRINA R. WILLIAMS KIM EDHEGARD CHRISTOPHER J. MEYER BART J. WINTER JAMES ELDER MARCY MEYER KELLY J. WINTER BEAU ELLENBECKER JOEL MILLER SEAN R. WISE TROY ELLIS LONNIE MILLER ALLAN G. YOUNG ZAHER ELMIR NATHANIEL R. MILLER PAULA YOUNG MATTHEW EVANS DAUN J. MILLIGAN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT ADAM EVERETT JOSHUA D. MITCHELL TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY MELISSA FAGA DAVID MOORE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: TASHEEMA L. FAIR MELINDA J. MORTON RUTH S. FAIRCLOTH BENJAMIN A. MOSES To be lieutenant colonel MICHAEL J. FARRELL SUSAN M. MOSIER TODD FEATHERS JOHN E. MUSSER GEOFFREY R. ADAMS DARRELL J. FERGUSON CHRISSY A. NAVEJAR SCOTT R. ALLEN COLBY A. FERNELIUS JAMES R. NEINER PATRICK S. ALTENBURG JAMES B. FESKO SEAN R. NELSON PHILIP W. ANDERSON RYAN P. FOLEY JAMES NICHOLSON NIKOLAI L. ANDRESKY MIRANDA C. FOWLER UPNEET K. NIJJAR PAUL M. ARMSTRONG ANTHONY R. FRATTALONE TYLER M. NIXON SHERMAN ARMSTRONG SHARON L. FRATTALONE DEREK T. NOEL ARIC N. ARNOLD DENNIS T. FUJII TIMOTHY A. NYDAM ROBERT R. ARNOLD, JR. BRIAN K. FUJIOKA CRYSTALE J. OAKMAN KENNETH S. ATES JOHN J. GARTSIDE FREDERICK P. OBRIEN DENNIS R. ATKINS III NICOLE M. GIAMANCO KEARY E. OCONNOR GAIL E. ATKINS STEVEN W. GILLROY COLLEEN M. OLSON CHRISTOPHER S. AUCLAIR MICHAEL E. GOLDBERG ADAM R. OLSSON ROBERT G. BAILEY GARCIA H. GONZALEZ HEATHER M. OMARA VINCENT P. BAILEY SCOTT D. GOODROAD BRIAN OREILLY JAMES J. BAIRD III ROSCO S. GORE LINDSAY R. ORMSBY DARIEN L. BAISLEY DAVID W. GRANT RASTISLAV OSADSKY TODD E. BAJAKIAN MAX L. GRATRIX HAINES K. PAIK KOO BAKER JON R. GRAY STEPHEN PARADA MICHAEL D. BAKER CHARLES E. GROOTERS ANGELO H. PAREDES THOMAS W. BAMFORD AMIT K. GUPTA DENNIS J. PARK GARY A. BANTAD JEFFREY A. GUTHRIE PATRICK M. PARKER SHAWN M. BARNES MITCHELL T. HAMELE SHIMUL S. PATEL CATINA M. BARNESRICKS ANDREW HAMMER TANVI D. PATEL MAURICE O. BARNETT CHADWICK B. HAMPTON VINCENT J. PAUL THOMAS J. BARRETT BRIAN R. HANEY KATHRYN M. PAYNE STEVEN T. BARRY JACOB J. HANSEN KEVIN S. PAYNE AARON C. BARTA STEPHEN A. HARPER JESSICA J. PECK LISA M. BARTEL JASON N. HARRIS ANGELA PENN SCOTT L. BARTLEY LEAH E. HASTINGS KEITH H. PENSKA LAWRENCE O. BASHA TRAVIS T. HAWKS CORYELL J. PEREZ BASSEY E. BASSEY III MAXIMILIAN W. HECHT PAUL G. PETERSON BRETT A. BASSINGER JASON D. HEINER THACH PHAM JAMES E. BATCHELOR BRYCE C. HEITMAN KIMBERLEY J. PHILLIPS BRYAN K. BATSON RHINE N. HEJRAN SAMUEL C. PHINNEY TAMMY L. BAUGH PAUL W. HENDRIX JENNI PICKINPAUGHINOCENCIO RICARDO A. BAUTISTA BRANDI N. HICKS TIMOTHY P. PLACKETT TIMOTHY R. BECK ERIC J. HILL BENJAMIN F. PLATT GARY M. BELCHER TINA HILLS MARK D. POIRIER VINCENT J. BELLISARIO MICHELLE N. HOANGQUOCGIA JOHN J. POULIN JASON M. BENDER MARC H. HOHMAN DOUGLAS F. POWELL IAN S. BENNETT SUSANNA N. HOLT NATHAN F. PURSIFULL LEROY D. BENTON SONNY S. HUITRON RAYMUNDO C. RACELA PAUL E. BERG OLIVIA T. HUNTE RASEL M. RANA STEPHEN M. BERT PAUL F. HWANG MICHAEL A. REDD MICHAEL R. BIANKOWSKI, JR. LUIS G. IZQUIERDO ANGELA L. REETZ DREW A. BISSELL KHALID JABOORI KURT J. REYES WILLIAM R. BLACK JONATHAN JI ROBERT D. RICE JAY A. BLAKLEY CHRISTOPHER JOHN SHANE M. RINEHART PHILLIP J. BORDERS JACQUELINE M. JOHNSON BRADLEY A. RITTENHOUSE PETER S. BORETSKY JOSEPH S. JONES PAUL M. ROBBEN JOSEPH W. BOSCIA ROBERT A. JONES MATTHEW D. RODGERS KIRT R. BOSTON KAMALJEET S. KALSI DEREK J. ROGERS CLARENCE W. BOWMAN III GRACE KANG CHRISTOPHER J. ROSEMEYER EDWARD A. BRADY PATRICIA KAPUNAN FRANCISCO C. RUBIO WILLIAM P. BRAMAN BENJAMIN KASE JEREMY K. RUSH CHRISTOPHER C. BRESKO SEAN KEARNEY JENNY L. RYAN TIMOTHY S. BROADENAX DAVID M. KELLER KATHLEEN C. RYAN KEVIN BROADNAX JEREMY B. KENT JUAN C. SAAVEDRA WILLIAM F. BROCKMAN III LEAH K. KERNAN SHARI L. SAMMS JARETT D. BROEMMEL REBECCA A. KESSLER JOHN R. SANTAANA GEORGE B. BROWN III MATTHEW C. KIDD ERIN S. SEEFELDT ROBERT S. BROWN JEEHUN M. KIM BRETT M. SHAFFER DUDLEY C. BROWNELL III YOUNG S. KIM MOHAMMAD A. SHAH JAMES E. BROWNLEE, JR. KATE E. KINNAIRD SHAHROOZ SHAYEGAN JAKOB C. BRUHL ALISON R. KINSLER MALIA A. SHIMOKAWA JEFFREY C. BRYSON CHARLES A. KITLEY PAUL J. SHOGAN JEFFREY D. BUCK ELIZABETH A. KNAZEK JISON SIM ROBERT S. BUINISKIS CHIEF S. KNIFE JOHN W. SIMMONS DALE W. BURBANK TODD C. KNUDSON MICHAEL P. SIMPSON ROBERT L. BURGESS CHRISTINE J. KO JASON D. SMITH CHARLES R. BURNETT CAROLINE M. KOLB RYAN C. SMITH LUCIEN CAMPILLO GREGORY P. KRAUS NIKOLAUS T. SNESHKOFF GREGORY A. CANNATA BRIAN R. KRIETE JON S. SOLBERG KEVIN S. CAPRA MATTHEW D. KUHNLE JAEKYUNG SONG BARRY R. CARLSON, JR. MARY L. KWOK ADAM T. SOTO ADAM J. CARSON ELENA H. KWON KEVAN M. SPENCER CHRISTOPHER M. CARTER CHAD E. LAMPHERE CHRISTOFFER A. SPOJA MARCUS D. CARTER ANGELA LANTANG DANIELLE A. STACKHOUSE RAFAEL E. CATHELINEAUD JOSEPH T. LANZI, JR. GREG E. STARLEY CHAD C. CHALFONT NOELLE S. LARSON LAUREL R. STEARNS MALCOLM O. CHANDLER JARED I. LENZ THERON R. STINAR DERRICK W. CHENG RICHARD N. LESPERANCE DANIEL STINNER MARK S. CHILDRESS GARY LEVY FRANKLIN STUMP BRYAN J. CHIVERS TRACY L. LEVY JOSHUA J. STUTZMAN ERIC CHOY LEYI LIN THOMAS A. SUMMERS DEREK P. CHRISTENSEN MATTHEW J. LINCOLN ZOE E. SUNDELL MARK W. CHRISTENSEN JEREME P. LONG ERIC M. SWANSON JUSTIN T. 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CHRISTOPHER J. CLAY BRADLEY P. HARVEY CHRISTOPHER T. MCKINNEY DOMENIC P. CLEMENTI STEPHEN S. HARVEY GEOFFREY A. MCLAUGHLIN SPENCER J. CLOUATRE ROBERT J. HASKIN THELONIOUS F. MCLEANBURRELL MARC A. CLOUTIER BRANDON H. HAVRON MICHAEL G. MCLENDON DANIEL K. COFFEY JOSEPH A. HAWKINS, JR. SEAN J. MCWILLIAMS STEVEN R. COLE BYRON S. HAYES CHRISTOPHER MEDINA MICHAEL D. COLEMAN BRADLEY J. HERMAN, JR. BRIAN C. MELLEN TIMOTHY E. COLLIER AXEL HERNANDEZ RICHARD V. MELNYK DARYL L. COLLINS LUIS R. HERNANDEZ NORBERTO R. MENENDEZ III RICHARD C. COLLINS JOSHUA P. HIGGINS OTMARO A. MENJIVAR KEVIN A. COMFORT JOSEPH J. HODGSON DOUGLAS W. MERRITT MICHAEL W. CORLEY CHARLES P. HOGEBOOM IV MARK D. METZGER STACEY P. CORN DAVID A. HOLLIS RUSSELL D. MEYER TRAVIS W. CORNETT KENNETH K. HOLMSTROM HILARY J. MILLER JIM B. CORRELL CAROLINE K. M. HORTON GEORGE O. MIMS ORLANDO V. COSME MARK C. HOUSTON MICHAEL A. MINENI, JR. PATRICK M. COSTELLO JONATHAN D. HOWELL JAMES E. MIXSON III BARBARA R. CRAWFORD JOHN M. HUBBARD CHARLES F. MOEHLENBROCK DAVID W. CRIPE TIMOTHY L. HUDSON MACEDONIO R. MOLINA JOHN R. CRISAFULLI SEAN F. HUGGINS RAPHAEL B. MONTGOMERY EDWARD C. CROOT ANTHONY V. HUGHES PAUL M. MOODY RODNEY J. CRUM BENJAMIN E. HWANG JULIO V. MORALES III MATTHEW J. CRYSTAL ERNEST J. IRVIN II MICHAEL P. MORAN LUIS A. CUBILLANHERNANDEZ CHARLES E. JACK RANDOLPH M. MORGAN BENJAMIN F. CURETON STEPHEN S. JACKMAN JEROME S. MORRISON JASON A. CURL BRETT G. JACKSON JOHN C. MORROW JASON D. CZAR EDWARD M. JAGODZINSKI SINLAN MORROW MATTHEW B. DALE JAMES M. JAMES THEDRIC J. MOSELEY MARK R. DANNER MICHAEL R. JAZDYK FRANCIS R. MOSS JOHN P. DAVIS PHILLIP G. JENISON JOHN C. MOSTELLAR JOHNATON L. DAWBER PETER R. JENSEN VANESSA Y. MOYE ALLISON L. DAY EDWARD J. JOHNSON, JR. MICHAEL S. MULLINS ERIC J. DEAL ERIC M. JOHNSON STEVEN E. MUNDY JOSEPH S. DEGLIUOMINI MARK C. JOHNSON JEANJACQUES T. MURPHY CORY J. DELGER SEBASTIEN P. JOLY ROBERT A. MURPHY RICHARD A. DENNIS JASON J. JONES WILLIAM C. NALL JEROME F. DENTE WILLIAM L. JUDSON GREGORY J. NARDI JAMES M. DEPOLO, JR. MARK G. KAPPELMANN SCOTT C. NAUMAN ALEXANDER G. DERANEY ELLEN J. KELLEY CHRISTINE M. NELSONCHUNG DAVID P. DIAMOND MATTHEW F. KETCHUM MATTHEW P. NEUMEYER RYAN S. DILLON JASON T. KIDDER STEPHEN T. NEWMAN ABRAHM C. DIMARCO DOUGLAS D. S. KIM KEVIN T. NICHOLAS ROBERT B. DIXON JAMES M. KIMBROUGH IV SHANNON E. NIELSEN BRAD L. DOBOSZENSKI MILTON L. KINSLOW KATRISA L. NORWOOD NEIL B. DOHERTY KEVIN L. KIRBY JOSEPH M. OCALLAGHAN, JR. DENNIS P. DONEGAN, JR. WILLIAM L. KIRBY JOSE H. OCASIOSANTIAGO JAMES T. DONOVAN SCOTT W. KIRKPATRICK SHAWN P. OCONNOR DARRELL A. DOREMUS SCOTT W. KOAST BENJAMIN R. OGDEN MICHAEL A. DOUGLAS MATTHEW J. KONZ PATRICK M. OHARA WILLIAM M. DOWLING PAUL J. KREMER DAVID J. OLSON JONATHAN H. DOYLE TIMOTHY R. KREUTTNER CAMERON M. ONEIL FREDERICK J. DUFAULT SCOTT C. KRUSE MARK P. OTT RICHARD A. DUNBAR SEAN H. KUESTER JOSEPH E. PACE RICHARD L. DUNTON CORNELIUS W. KUGLER MARK A. PAPPAL LUIS A. DUPERON CHRISTOPHER T. KUHN WILLIAM M. PARKER JOHN R. DYKE III DOMINIC Y. KUSUMOTO GREGORY A. PARKINS MICHAEL R. EASON JOSE R. LAGUNA MICHAEL D. PARSONS DANIEL H. EDWAN MARC V. LAROCHE RODEL F. PASIBE DEYNEL M. EDWARDS PAUL L. LARSON MATTHEW C. PAYNE DOMINICK L. EDWARDS SCOTT A. LEBLOND BRIAN A. PEDERSEN EDWARD D. ELDRIDGE THEODORE J. LECOUFFE JON S. PENDELL DANIEL G. ELLIOTT DANIEL L. LEE MICHAEL N. PERRY TROY N. ELLIS JAMES K. LEE, JR. LEE I. PETERS III BRAD W. ENDRES DARREN D. LEMASTER WILLIAM R. PETERSON JARED B. ERICKSON HEATHER A. LENTZ PAUL A. PFEIFFER DANIEL A. J. ERKER ALLEN D. LETH, JR. ROBIN K. PICKEL JOSEPH E. ESCANDON ALEXANDER F. LEWIS JEROME L. PIONK SHANNON ESPINOZA APISIT LEWIS CHRISTOPHER S. PITTMAN MICHAEL L. ESSARY CHAD B. LEWIS CARTER L. PRICE MARCOS A. ESTRADACASTRO MARK A. LIBBY KEVIN B. PRICE EDWARD R. EVANS III ANDREW N. LIFFRING RUSSELL M. PRICE LAKEI C. EVANS PETER A. LIND CHARLES A. PUDIL II JASON A. EVERS TRAVIS J. LINDBERG JASON M. RAILSBACK PETER W. FARRELL ERIC N. LINDSAY RENE RAMOSRIVERA KATHLEEN B. FARREN TIMOTHY A. LINDSAY BRIAN C. RAU DAVID M. FAULK MATTHEW R. LITTLE OWEN G. RAY MICHAEL J. FAZIO JOHN T. LITZ BRENDAN C. RAYMOND THOMAS B. FENOSEFF BRIAN S. LOCKE GREGORY J. RECK JASON E. FIGUEIREDO ANDREW R. LOEB PAUL M. REEB LUIS M. FONTANEZROLON RONALD E. LOFTON, JR. KENNETH N. REED BRETT C. FORBES JAMES B. LOVE KYLE A. REED LUIS A. FREGOSO KEVIN J. LOVELL TIMOTHY J. REED ANGELA L. FUNARO JEREMIAH C. LUMBACA BRANDON E. REEVES ROBERT A. GAGNON CREDE J. LYONS JOHN T. REINERT ROBERT J. GARBARINO ROMEO R. MACALINTAL, JR. LUIS O. REMIGIO WILLIAM B. GARBER III JON P. N. MADDALONI DANA E. RESNICK RICHARD R. GAREY RYAN O. MAENDER MICHAEL A. REYBURN MARCUS A. GENGLER TOBIN A. MAGSIG EDWIN REYESMONTANEZ RANDY D. GEORGE SCOTT J. MALONE II JENNIFER A. REYNOLDS MARK C. GILLESPIE ISAAC C. MANIGAULT JOHN M. REYNOLDS JOHN W. GIOP GERALD G. MAPP NATHAN P. REYNOLDS DARRYL W. GLASS STEPHEN T. MARCHANT JESUS T. REYNOSO CHRISTOPHER N. GLOVER TANYA T. MARKOW STEPHEN M. RHUDY, JR. MICHAEL G. GONZALEZ RAUL E. MARQUEZHERNANDEZ DANIEL L. RICE DAVID W. GORDON IV HUNTER M. MARSHALL ARIE C. RICHARDS THOMAS R. GORDON, JR. TODD H. MARSHBURN JOHN P. RICHARDS MICHELLE M. GOYETTE HARRY C. MARSON V ALVARO F. ROA JOHN M. GRANTZ RICHARD A. MARTIN WALTER G. ROBERSON, JR. RICHARD A. GRAVES ROBERTO R. MARTINEZ KURT W. ROBERTS NATHAN M. GRAY THOMAS R. MATELSKI SAMUEL R. RODRIGUEZ TRAVIS B. GRAY ERIC L. MAXWELL RICHARD K. ROPER THOMAS M. GRECO MATTHEW R. MAYBOUER STEPHEN V. RUZICKA JAMES D. GREER VIRGINIA A. MCCABE SEAN J. RYAN DENNIS M. GRIMSLEY MICHAEL C. MCCAY RAFAEL SAENZ PAUL B. GUNNISON CAROL A. MCCLELLAND DENNIS A. SALCEDO KARSTEN J. HAAKE CLIFTON R. MCCREADY ERICK J. SALISBURY DEWEY C. HAINES IAN A. MCCULLOH IKE L. SALLEE CHRISTINE E. HALE KIMEISHA Y. MCCULLUM MICHAEL J. SALVO JOSEPH E. HALLORAN IV ERIN A. MCDANIEL ANDREA L. SAMPSON ROBERT D. HALVORSON KENNETH P. MCDANIEL III STEVEN M. SATTINGER GEORGE L. HAMMAR IV JOHN J. MCDERMOTT III MATTHEW C. SAUNDERS WILLIAM J. HAMPTON IV BRIAN D. MCDONALD TIMOTHY L. O. SAVIDGE ROGER S. HARBISON JEFF H. MCDONALD MATTHEW SCALIA PATRICK K. HARKINS GEORGE F. MCGRATH III MICHAEL A. SCARPULLA BERNARD J. HARRINGTON LADD D. MCGRAW FRANK P. SCHANTZ CHAD M. HARRIS ANDREW S. MCINTYRE ROBERT J. SCHEXNAYDER DUSTIN K. HARRIS DANIEL S. MCKEEGAN ERIC A. SCHMIDT

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TIMOTHY J. SCHMITT ROBIN S. WOODY JENNIFER P. FINCH JEFFREY SCHRICK JOHNNY WORKMAN, JR. MICHAEL D. FORBIS DARRYL T. SCHROEDER BRIAN K. WORTINGER YVETTE FOSTER GERD D. SCHROEDER NANCE J. WRIGHT IAN E. FRANCIS JAMES C. SCHWARTZ, JR. TED D. YATES RONALD L. FRANKLIN, JR. GREGORY C. SCRIVENS RODNEY R. YOUNG STEVEN J. FREDERIKSEN STACY M. SEAWORTH WILLIAM R. YOUNG ERNEST A. FREUND ALLAN M. SELBURG DAMON M. YOURCHISIN JOSEPH A. FUNDERBURKE SCOTT A. SENDMEYER JOHN J. ZEIGLER COREY S. GERVING TIMOTHY R. SHAFFER ANDREW S. ZIESENISS KURT D. GIESE WILLIAM J. SHAVCE D005671 MATTHEW T. GILL JEFFREY A. H. SHAW D002838 SCOTT D. GILMAN JERAL J. SHELTON D005789 JOHN C. GIORDANO MARK B. SHERKEY, JR. D002100 MICHAEL A. GLODE DAVID R. SHOUPE D002605 BRANDON S. GLOVER SAMUEL S. SHRADER D002495 CURBY W. GRAHAM JAMES D. SIDES D006597 JESSICA L. GREGRIS PAUL A. SIGLER D010372 JON D. GRIESE CHRISTOPHER A. SIKES D002598 GREGORY C. GRIFFIN ALEXANDER V. SIMMONS D001162 JENNIFER S. M. GRIFFIN RAYMOND T. SIMONS D003921 RANDALL D. GRIGG, JR. JEFFEREY A. SLOWN D002565 GEORGE C. HACKLER BRADFORD W. SMITH D001537 CHAD K. HACKLEY CHARLES J. SMITH D005579 JAY W. HALEY CLOYD A. SMITH, JR. MICHAEL P. HANSEN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT EDLYN E. SMITH TIMOTHY L. HARDY TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY JASON E. SMITH WILLIE J. HARRIS, JR. KELSEY A. SMITH UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: TANYA L. HARRIS TYLER B. SMITH To be lieutenant colonel ANTHONY J. HARTSOOK WAYNE C. SODOWSKY RONALD C. HASZ ERIC G. SORENSON ALISSA R. ACKLEY DONALD A. HAUSSER, JR. PHILLIP D. SOUNIA STEPHANIE R. AHERN JUSTIN M. HAYNES JOSEPH R. SOWERS THOMAS S. AKIN MARVIN G. HAYNES IV JON R. SPELL ANDY R. ALLEN BENNETT E. HAYTH KEVIN SPIELMAN DANIEL P. ALLMACHER CHRISTOPHER K. HEATH WARREN E. SPONSLER, JR. ROBERT R. ANDERSON JON L. HEFFNER, JR. STEPHEN J. STASEVICH MARIA T. ANGELI DUANE I. HENDERSON JENNESS F. STEELE WANDRA F. ARNOLD OBIE C. HENDERSON MICHAEL P. STEPHENS, JR. SCOTT C. BAGER RAY C. HERNANDEZ MICHAEL A. STINNETT STEPHEN K. BARKER DAVID HERNANDEZMORALES CARRINGTON L. STOFFELS MARK W. BARLOW STEVEN J. HILDEBRAND KEVIN J. STOLL CHRISTOPHER T. BARRY ALBERT C. HILL, JR. TOMMY E. STONER JOHN M. BARRY, JR. ERIC M. HIU DANA T. STOWELL CHAD T. BATES GREGORY L. HOLDEN DAVID A. STRANGE ERIK M. BAUER CHRISTOPHER R. HOLLIFIELD JENNIFER L. STRIEGEL JOHN W. BAUER PETER H. HOPEWELL ERIC S. STRONG DAMON A. BECKNEL ROBERT E. HORNE PATRICK J. SULLIVAN CEASAR P. BERGONIA KEVIN G. HOSIER RICHARD J. SUROWIEC BRIAN A. BISSONNETTE JEFFREY M. HOWELL GRAHAM R. SWENSON WARD T. BLACKLOCK III CHRISTOPHER G. HURLBURT NEIL TATOR MARK A. BOEKE SCOTT E. HUTCHISON T G. TAYLOR BRIAN C. BOLIO KENNETH P. HYNES TONY TAYLOR CRAIG J. BONDRA UNKYONG IM JAMES L. TENPENNY AQUANITA R. BONDS BOB A. ISAAC ERICH R. THEN TIMOTHY B. BORAAS CHAD S. JACKSON CHRISTOPHER W. THOMAS WILLIAM E. BOSWELL WILLIAM K. JAKOLA JOEL W. THOMAS II JESUS E. BOTELLO EDWIN B. JANKOWSKI CHARLES S. THOMPSON COOPER D. BOWDEN MATTHEW A. JESOP MARK W. THOMPSON STEVEN T. BOWER CHARLES L. JOHNSON MICHAEL A. THOMPSON DONALD W. BRADY, JR. RICHARD H. JOHNSON, JR. MICHELE A. THOMPSON WILLIAM H. BROOKS III JACKIE D. JONES, JR. JEFFREY A. TIEGS ERIC L. BROWN OLIVIA A. JONES MATTHEW J. TIESZEN JUSTIN W. BROWN ALVIN L. JORDAN, JR. ERIC B. TOWNS JAMES W. BRYANT, JR. JONG H. JUN STEVEN B. TRAUM TED M. BRYANT DEBORAH S. KARAGOSIAN MARK L. TROMBLEE BENJAMIN D. BUALAT BRIAN A. KASTNING MICHAEL J. TROTTER WILLIAM B. BURLEY DANIEL J. KEEL JAMES J. TUITE IV JEREMY D. BUSHYAGER RHONDA L. KEISTER JAMES E. TURLEY RAYMOND D. BUTLER JEMAINE L. KEMP MARCIA J. TUTT RICHARD D. BUTLER MATTHEW R. KENT TIMOTHY S. TYSON JASON C. CALDWELL LEONARD W. KERGOSIEN RONALD H. UPTON TERENCE A. CALIGUIRE RAYMOND A. KIMBALL JOHN B. VAN HOOK JAMES J. CAMERON WARREN E. KIMMEL CHRISTIAN G. VAN KEUREN CHAD E. CAMPFIELD MICHAEL J. KING GEOFFREY R. VANEPPS SHAWN B. CARDEN JOSEPH KLOIBER MARK D. VERTULI DAVID F. CAREY QUINT A. KLOPFLEISCH TIMOTHY C. VILES SHAWN E. CARPENTER JONATHAN P. KLUG TITO M. VILLANUEVA HORACE CARTER, JR. RODGER D. KNEDEL SAMUEL L. VOLKMAN RICHARD K. CASSEM II HYUNJU V. KO WILLIAM D. VOORHIES ROBERTO R. CASTILLO MICHAEL A. KOEHL CHRIS A. WADE JENNIFER CHAPMAN KEVIN W. KOERNER BLAINE N. WALES DONALD J. CHARRON CHERYL R. KORVER JOSHUA H. WALKER JAMES A. CHARTERS JEREMY S. KOTKIN BRADLEY J. WALLACE CHRISTA M. CHEWAR ROBERT J. KRESS DOUGLAS R. WALTER KEITH T. CHINN CHRISTOPHER A. LAMBERT JOHN P. WALTON BRIAN J. CHWOJDAK ANNMARIE K. LAROQUE CHRISTOPHER J. WARD CHRISTOPHER W. CIRINO KARL F. LEDEBUHR MARK S. WARDEN GREGORY S. COBURN SHAWN E. LEONARD STEPHEN WARGO JOHN D. COLWELL, JR. JOHN F. LEOPOLD RONALD A. WARNER KRIS M. COLWELL GEORGE D. LEWIS IV MICHAEL B. WEATHERS JASON P. CONROY DAVID T. LIBERT SETH A. WEAVER BRADLEY J. COOK JASON T. LIDDELL SYLVESTER O. WEGWU BRANT R. CORNISH JOSEPH M. LINDQUIST HEATHER E. WEIGNER DAVID J. CREASMAN DERRICK C. LONG MATTHEW R. WEINSHEL DANIEL J. CURTIS WENDY Y. LUPO SHAMAI T. WELLONS TIMOTHY G. DALTON STUART A. LUTTRELL PATRICK C. WENTZ BRIAN S. DAVIS ALEXANDER D. MACCALMAN CHRISTOPHER M. WHELAN JACQUELINE H. DAVIS KELLY G. MACDONALD EDWARD S. WHITAKER ROGER K. DAVIS JILL L. MACKIN JOHN C. WHITE, JR. KEITH L. DAWSON CECIL R. D. MACPHERSON RYAN H. WHITTEMORE PHILIP H. DAWSON VERONICA H. MAGNOTTO MARCUS A. WILDY MICHAEL R. DEAN MELVIN T. MAGSINO CURTIS D. WILEY MATTHEW S. DENNY RYAN M. MARRO PATRICK S. WILKINS KAREN J. DILL CHRISTOPHER S. MARTIN JOHN C. WILLIAMS JOHN J. DISMER JUAN F. MATA JOHN M. WILLIAMS JAMES R. DOOLEY JONATHAN S. MATEY LEEVAINE WILLIAMS, JR. THOMAS W. DORREL, JR. JAMES S. MATTHEWS IV RAYMOND E. WILLIAMS JAMES L. DOTY III STUART T. MCCALL RHONDA Y. WILLIAMS SEAN P. DUVALL HUGH P. MCCAULEY ANTHONY T. WILSON MARY T. EBERST BRIAN W. MCLAUGHLIN JEREMY S. WILSON DAVID P. ELSEN LOUIS P. MELANCON MARK A. WINKLER MICHAEL C. ENOS JOHN C. MICHAUD SCOTT M. WINTER SAMUEL A. ESCALANTE MELISSA C. MILES KEVIN D. WISSEL CHARLES D. FAINT TRICA M. MILES AARON W. WOLF DUANE A. FAIRFAX TIMOTHY W. MILLER PHILLIP E. WOLFORD GARY E. FARLEY, JR. CHRISTOPHER D. MILLS FREDERICK D. C. WONG ANDREW T. FERGUSON SAMUEL T. MITCHELL II

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JEFFREY T. MORAN CARLOS A. WILEY, SR. JAMES M. GARRETT HOWARD A. MURRAY RONALD D. WILKES RAYFUS J. GARY MARGARET M. MUSSER DENNIS G. WILLE JERRY E. GAUSSOIN, JR. SCOTT C. NAYLOR TUWANDA F. WILLIAMS WAYNE J. GAVIN GARY P. NELON TERRI A. WISE EDWARD J. GAWLIK III JAMES H. NELSON KIEU D. WOLFORD PATRICIA L. GEORGE JEFFREY S. NELSON ERNEST Y. WONG RODNEY M. GIBSON JOHN E. NELSON BRIAN D. WOOLWORTH GLENDA A. GILL JAMES E. NICHOLS III CHRISTOPHER J. YOUNG MARSHANNA M. GIPSON MELVIN J. NICKELL JOSEPH J. ZELAZNY EDWARD C. GOSLINE III QUENTIN C. NOREIGA KIRK F. ZIMPEL SIDNEY M. GOURDINE II GRETCHEN M. NUNEZ RAYMOND C. ZINDELL III KIMBERLY K. GRAHEK JEFFREY P. ODONNELL D006015 DANIEL M. GRAY KEVIN M. ONEIL G001179 DAMIAN A. GREEN ROBERT J. ORSI G001160 ROCHELLE Y. GREEN AARON D. OSBURN G001241 MICHAEL H. GREENBERG JOHN D. PAGE G001366 JOEL M. GREER DAVID J. PALAZZO D010134 RUDOLPH C. GRIMES CHARLES G. PALMER IV D002626 KEVIN J. GROTH JASON N. PALMER D010564 BORIS A. HALL MATTHEW S. PALMER D002561 JOHN F. HALL DAVID W. PARKES G010046 MATTHEW T. HAMILTON SAMUEL L. PARTON G001223 RAPHEAL J. HAMILTON JON F. PARVIN D010809 SIDNEY A. HARRIS RICHARD S. PEEKE G001213 JAMEY P. HAUKAP JOSE PEREIRA D003185 KELDA S. HAWKINS JAY L. PERSONS DANIEL J. HEAPE AARON L. PETERSON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT NICOLE M. HEUMPHREUS DONALD PETERSON, JR. TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY JUSTIN L. HIGHLEY KEVIN L. PETERSON UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: KELSIE C. HILLHUSTON GARY D. PHILMAN To be lieutenant colonel LINNEN E. HODO ROBYN L. PIETRON GARY A. HOFFMAN, JR. BURCHELL O. PORTER THOMAS H. AARSEN LANNY A. HOGABOOM II GARY L. PRATER KRISTIN A. ABERG CAIN A. V. HOPSON TED M. PREISTER PAUL E. ALESSIO LOWELL E. HOWARD, JR. DOUGLAS A. PRYER CHRISTINE E. ALLEN STEPHEN M. HOWELL ALAN J. QUATTRIN RONNIE D. ANDERSON, JR. CORT J. HUNT RALPH J. RAGOSTA III JOHN M. ASKEW ANGELA R. HUTCHERSON CHAD O. RAMBO GERALD AVILA EDWARD A. IVEY RONALD V. RANALLI ALEJANDRO AYALA ERIK A. JABLONSKI THOMAS B. RANSOM CHAD A. BAGLEY JASON K. JEFFERIS RICHARD A. RASSBACH JAMES E. BAGLEY PAIGE M. JENNINGS JOHN C. RAYBURN JEFFREY E. BAKER GREGORY S. JOHNSON MARK G. REARDANZ SCOTT R. BAKER TRAVIS H. JONES DONALD W. REEVES ANDREW M. BALANDA ROGER L. KEEN, JR. DWAYNE D. B. REEVES THOMAS M. BALLENGER III RAYMOND D. KELLER MASON J. RICE SHANE A. BARNA MILTON G. KELLY JOHNNIE L. RICHARDSON, JR. SHANE C. BARNES KEVIN H. KERBY WALTER E. RICHTER LESLIE A. BARNETT STEFAN S. KING PAUL H. RIGBY SEAN G. BARRETT TIMOTHY W. KLENSKE JAMES F. RILEY ANTHONY C. BAUER MATTHEW H. KNORR JAWARA RILEY HEATHER O. BELLUSCI MICHAEL J. KOVACS NED C. RITZMANN GARRICK B. BENSON BRIDGET A. KROGER JOSE R. RIVAS TYRONE C. BENTINCK WILLIAM D. LASH BRIAN L. ROBINSON LAWRENCE W. BITTNER NOEMI LAUREANO DARELL M. ROBINSON JOSEPH C. BLANKENSHIP ANTHONY Q. LEE PAUL R. ROMANO DENNIS BOWERS STEPHANIE J. LEGGETT FRED D. ROTHENBUSH, JR. MATTHEW R. BOWLER BRIAN A. LESIAK PETER J. ROWELL KENNETH C. BRADFORD JEREMY R. LEWIS JONATHAN A. RUFENACHT ANGELIQUE O. BROUGH CHRISTOPHER R. LIERMANN TODD D. SABALA TODD A. BROWNING JOSEPH L. LISELLA BILL N. SABBAGH BRADLEY N. BRUCE ELISABETH S. LITVIN AARON D. SAMMONS BOBBY W. BRYANT WALTER LLAMAS ROBERT SAYRE LETITIA L. BRYANT BRIAN D. LOFTON ADAM C. SCHLANG ANGELA R. BUCHANAN JARED T. LONGFIELD ROBERT F. SCHLICHT TODD E. BUHR BRETT K. LORD CRAIG M. SCHLOZMAN SEAN M. BURKE JOHN M. LORENZEN KURT P. SCHOMAKER DONALD L. BURTON JON A. LUST ADAM D. SELLERS JAMES M. CALLIS II GABRIELLE M. MADDALONI EDWIN S. SERRANO JONATHAN G. CAMERON DENNIS C. MAJOR JOHN D. SHANNON LANCE CANGELOSI ANTHONY T. MANERI MICHAEL P. SHANNON HEATHER J. CARLISLE CHASE S. MARTIN ANTHONY E. SHEPARD ANDREW T. CARTER DANIEL P. MARTIN CARLOS R. SHIPPY JOHN H. CHAFFIN IV MISTY L. MARTIN ROBERT E. SHOLL KEVIN S. CHANEY RICHARD MARZANCOLLAZO SAMUEL R. SMITH, JR. JAMES C. CLARKE, JR. CHERYL B. MASISAK DERRICK C. SMITS KELVIN R. CLAUDE WILLIAM W. MAY MICHAEL D. SPAKE JAMES L. CLIFT MARK W. MAYS PAUL S. SPARKS NOAH C. CLOUD JAMES J. MCANDREWS ERICH C. SPRAGG JERRY E. COBURN TAMARA MCCLENDON RYAN R. SQUIRES BRENT D. CORYELL MICHAEL J. MCCURTY NICOLE J. STANFORD LAWRENCE M. COUSINS SCOTT W. MCINTOSH JOHN W. STANLEY JESSE A. CRISPINO KELLEY L. MCINTYRE ROGER E. STANLEY LESLIE E. DARLING WANDA Y. MCLEAN BRIAN M. STEPHAN MARY M. DASILVA MICHAEL B. MCNEELY ALEXANDER D. STEPHENSON CHERRIE L. DAVIS JAMES K. MCPHERSON HEATHER L. STEWARTJOHNSTON JOSEPH M. DAVIS BRIAN A. MEINSHAUSEN BERNIE E. STONE ANDREW J. DEKEVER CHRISTOPHER E. METZ DONALD B. STREATER ANTHONY R. DEKEYZER RICHARD L. MICHAELS BRENDA J. SUGGARS TROY M. DENOMY MICHAEL T. MOORE MARNE L. SUTTEN DAVID S. DINKELMAN STACEY A. MOORE SULEV A. SUVARI JULIAN A. DOMINGUEZ MARCUS A. MOTLEY STEPHEN P. SZYMANSKI MICHELLE K. DONAHUE HAROLD L. MOXLEY IAN J. TARASEVITSCH STEVEN T. DOWNEY ROBERT C. MURRAY DAVID A. TARVIN CHARLES P. DOWNIE MICHAEL S. NAVARRO JAMES S. TAYLOR, JR. DEREK J. DRAPER JAMES T. NAYLOR EDWARD B. TEAGUE IV MICHAEL C. DUSABLON WIL B. NEUBAUER JAMES C. TEAGUE BRYAN D. EDWARDS KHOI T. NGUYEN KIRBY K. TEAGUE JASON T. EDWARDS THOMAS H. NGUYEN STEPHEN D. TERSTEGGE DANIEL P. ELLINGER COLIN P. NIKKILA ENRIQUE P. TORRES PAUL A. ESMAHAN SETH A. NORBERG STONEY A. TRENT JOSEPH E. FAGAN CHARLES G. NOVOTNY WILLIAM M. UNDERWOOD RAY C. FALLARIA JASON J. NOWAK SCOTT L. UNSWORTH RYAN D. FEARNOW SEAN M. OBRIEN HEIDI A. URBEN ROBERT S. FEATHERS KENNETH G. ODONNELL CAINAZ A. VAKHARIA ANGEL M. FELICIANOCASILLAS CARL S. OELSCHIG LITA VAN HOOK KEVIN E. FINCH MARSHAL R. OLLER ERIC J. VANDENBOSCH AARON P. FITZSIMMONS MICHAEL D. OLSON BRYAN D. VELARDE CHRISTOPHER A. FORD CHRISTOPHER C. OSTBY NATALIE C. VINES GREGORY S. FORTIER ARTHUR A. PACK JOSEPH W. VONGSVARNRUNGRUANG MICHAEL P. FRANK MARK E. PARSONS JOHNNIE R. WALKER, JR. JOHNATHAN B. FRASIER RICHARD G. PETERSEN, JR. MARK D. WALTERS TIMOTHY R. FULLER STEVEN A. PETERSEN ALEX L. WEHMEYER DEZZAIRE D. FULTON ROBERT L. PHILLIPS III JEFFREY J. WEINHOFER DONOVAN O. FUQUA JOSEPH C. PISANI, JR. JAMES R. WEST WILLIAM A. GALINGER LAURA N. POSTON DALE M. WHITE ADAM GAMEZ BRYCE D. PRINGLE

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KERRY S. PROWELL TAMI M. LINDQUIST ADRIAN A. DY HEATHER J. PUTMAN ERROL K. MANDRELL ANDREA C. EASTON JEFFREY E. REDECKER TODD A. MCINTYRE LYNDON D. EASTON MARK J. REED JANE E. MCNEELY SCOTT K. EMLEY BRADLEY L. REES THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT RICHARD E. FAROTTEKRUCHAS RYAN G. REGTUYT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY NATHAN A. FEEZOR THOMAS J. RICE JASON M. FLOOD UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: BRIAN K. RICHIE TYRONE T. GABRIEL TIMOTHY C. RIGGS To be lieutenant commander BERTHEA G. HAMPTON LORENZO P. RIOS JOHN D. HEAVRIN STEVEN D. RIOS CARISSA L. GAREY JOHN M. HERMAN MICHAEL T. RITTENHOUSE BRYAN E. LONG ERIN E. HIGGINBOTTOM MONIQUE N. RIVERA DANIEL G. NICASTRI KARL T. HJEMBO SANDRA E. ROBINSON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT SEAN R. HOLMAN LUIS A. RODRIGUEZ TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY CHRISTIAN E. JIMENEZ LUIS E. ROJAS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: CHARLES K. JONES CHRISTOPHER J. ROMERO PAUL C. KELLER GARY D. ROWLEY To be lieutenant commander RYAN K. KING ROBERT W. RUGG TIMOTHY M. DERBYSHIRE MELISSA A. MACLIN MICHAEL J. RUTHERFORD TOMASZ DMITRUKOWSKI ROBERT A. MADDEN BRYAN W. SALYERS VON H. FERNANDES NICK D. MARTINEZ DARCY L. SCHNACK BARBARA E. JONAS DAVID H. MILLNER JONATHAN E. SCHRADER RICHARD L. MCKNIGHT II AMANDA J. MITTELSTADT STEPHEN R. SEIGER CHRISTINA E. ORTEGA DAVID M. MROSEK TYRA S. SELLERS DANIEL G. UPP JON J. MUHOBERAC NORERT G. SIMONNET CHRISTINA J. WONG SUNG D. NGUYEN ROBERT C. SLOSSON ROBERTO R. PEREZ BRIAN A. SMITH THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JEFFREY M. ROARK GREGORY S. SMITH TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY DAVID N. SAVERY JOEY R. SMITH, JR. UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: KIMBERLY K. SHELBURNE KEVIN Z. SMITH To be lieutenant commander STEFANIA A. SIGURDSSON VICTORIA L. SNOW JEFFERY C. STEPHENSON TOY Y. SOBERS JEREMIAH E. CHAPLIN ROBERT J. STORER ROY W. SPEAKS ROBERT J. CLEARY MICHAEL B. STURM MARC D. STAATS ERIC L. DALEY SETH F. TAYLOR MEGAN B. STALLINGS DAVID W. DAMRON GABRIEL A. THOMAS JAMES M. STEPHENS CASEY J. GON BRIAN E. WALKER JONATHAN A. STEVENS JAMES D. HARRIS FRANK A. WARNER EMILLY M. STOFFEL DARIN H. KEETER KATHRYN E. WATSON SENODJA F. SUNDIATAWALKER GREGORY J. KURTZ GEOFFREY J. WEBER JACOB C. SWANTKOWSKI II RAZAAK O. LAIYEMO DAVID M. WHITE TODD N. TERRAL JENNIFER J. LANDRY WILLIAM D. WHITEMAN III GREG R. THAYER NATALIE A. LAUDIER JEREMY B. WILGUS ARMOND THOMAS III ANGELA S. LEFLER SHANE A. WINKER JARRETT A. THOMAS II STEPHEN A. MCINTYRE MARTHA A. WITTOSCH STEPHEN THOMAS MATTHEW W. MCKENZIE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT WILLIAM M. THORNHILL II JEANETTE SHEETS PATRICK M. TIEMANN TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY ADAM B. SHINABARGER MICHAEL S. TITUS II UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: PAMELA A. TELLADO WILLIAM TRIMBLE, JR. To be lieutenant commander MICHAEL T. TRIPLETT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT PATRICK W. TRIPLETT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY CHERYL E. AIMESTILLMAN JOHN K. TULIFUA UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JEFFRY A. ALSUP JAMES L. TURNER V To be lieutenant commander DAVID C. ANDERSON, JR. MICHAEL N. TURNER ROSS M. ANDERSON MICKEY A. TURNER PAIGE H. ADAMS TODD A. ATKINSON DANE A. TYNES ALEXANDER J. BEECROFT JAMES S. BALDWIN FELIX J. VALENTIN GRETCHEN A. BUNDYLADOWICZ MICHAEL J. BALDWIN STEWART J. VANBUREN JEFFERY L. BURKE ANTHONY C. BARBER JENNIFER S. WALKAWICZ CHARLES Y. CHA JOHN P. BARD FRANK E. WALKER DAVID E. DWIGGINS, JR. LANCE O. G. BARKER ANDREW H. WARNINGHOFF CRAIG A. FOWLER BRAD A. BAUER MICHELLE G. WASHINGTON RAYMOND G. FREDRICKS, JR. MATTHEW J. BELLAIR DAVID C. WELCH LONNIE N. GRIFFITH, JR. ANTHONY J. BELLVILLE KENNETH W. WICAL BRANDY L. GROSSI BRENT J. BENLIEN JOHN S. WIEMAN JONATHAN M. HAY BRYAN G. BENNETT JESSE R. WIGHTMAN III PHILLIP L. HICKMAN, JR. WILLIE J. BERNARD XAVIERA C. WILLIAMS GENE J. JACKSON DOWAYNE BISTLINE WESLEY J. WILLIAMSON ERIC L. KIRK GEORGE V. BODINE GARTH K. WINTERLE CASANDRA L. KOISTINEN LESTER F. BOERNER MARK D. WOLF GARY A. MCCONAGHY, JR. KELLY V. BORDEN DAVIE L. WRIGHT, JR. JASON A. TRACEY CURTIS BROWN STEVEN C. WRIGHT BRIAN P. WALSH KENNETH A. BRUCE MITCHELL L. YBARRA CORNELL A. WOODS FRED E. BRUMMER MICHAEL R. ZAHURANIC DURKE A. WRIGHT ROBERT W. BURGETT D002834 ANDREW F. YOUNG ZEVERICK L. BUTTS D005087 PABLO CAMARILLO III D006019 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT STEVEN S. CARPENTER D010459 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY CRAIG A. CARSTEN D010563 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: EDWARD CASAS D010898 To be lieutenant commander JOEL A. CASTILLO D010899 JAMES M. CATTEAU ROBERT S. BAIR THOMAS S. CAVANAGH IN THE NAVY BRIAN R. BAKER MICHEAL L. CAWYER TRISTAN M. BORNE THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR APPOINT- JAMES C. CLARK DANNY R. BOUIE MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY JOHN W. CLINE ANTHONY A. BUMATAY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: DAVID A. CONTI JAMES E. DELOSSANTOS PETE A. COORE To be lieutenant commander BRIAN A. EVANS HARVEY J. COPELAND AARON C. GEARY MATHEW R. LOE MICHAEL K. CRUTCHFIELD ERVIN B. HATCHER MICHAEL C. CURETON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ROBERT N. JOHNSON JON R. DAVIS TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY WILLIAM R. JOHNSON RANSOM A. DAVIS, JR. UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JUDITH L. LEMLEY ROBERT D. DAVIS, JR. HENRY A. MARTINEZ II To be lieutenant commander JASON A. DAVY CODY K. MORTENSEN BRIAN C. DEMANGE MICHAEL J. O’DONNELL PHILLIP C. PETERSEN WILLIAM A. DENNIS RALPH J. STEPHENS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JAMES W. DESROSIERS, JR. PATRICIA R. WILSON TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY SHAWN W. DEVLIN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT PATRICK D. DONOVAN To be lieutenant commander TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY MARK R. DUMAS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: LYNOR A. DUNCAN LAWRENCE BRANDON, JR. To be lieutenant commander ANDREW B. DUNHAM THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT ALAN V. DUNN IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY KIRKLAND M. ANDERSON GARY D. DUNN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: MARTIN J. ARA SCOTT M. DURDLE STACY A. BELDEN III ROBERT DURHAM To be lieutenant commander MATTHEW R. BLANCHETTE STEPHEN J. DURHAM TRAVIS Z. BODE FRANK A. DURSO ROBERT A. SLAUGHTER SEAN P. BOYLE KELLY D. EGELHOFF ROBERT THOMAS LAWRENCE R. CADENA WILFREDO A. ESLAO THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JAMES G. CARVER RICHARD E. EVANS IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY RUSSELL D. CHAPMAN JOHN S. FAIRWEATHER UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 5589: TRAVIS R. CLEMINS SHAUN W. FISCHER To be lieutenant commander RONALD B. CLOVE TAYLOR R. FORESTER JOHN C. COPELAND ROBERT C. FRY ANTHONY DIAZ MATTHEW P. DOMINGOS FELIPE D. GARCIA

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MARK T. GEORGE MICHAEL A. RUSSELL GREGORY P. BALL CARL J. GERHARD STEPHEN L. RUSSO DARRIN E. BARBER PHILIP L. GESAMAN WAYNE N. SALGADO, JR. BOBBY A. BASSHAM RUSSELL J. GOFF, JR. RAMIL Y. SALVADOR MARK F. BOSEMAN ALBERT GUAJARDO SAMANTHA J. SAVAGE PERRY L. BRANCH BRUCE A. HAMILTON ELIZABETH A. SHAMANOW JEREMY J. BRAUD CHAD M. HAMM SCOTT N. SHENK JAMES L. BRAWLEY MICHAEL L. HANKE JAMES R. SHIRLEY KRISTIN D. CARTER JOHN A. HARDESTY RONALD R. SHORTER CEDRIC N. DEDEAUX RONALD A. HARMON, JR. GREG N. SHUPP SCOTT R. DELWICHE LEE M. HART JAMIE J. SIGALA COLIN J. DUNLOP SCOT A. HAVEN ERICK W. SMITH JOHN M. GALLEBISHOP BRIAN HEASLEY RICHARD T. SNYDER JONATHAN W. GANDY MILES G. HICKS MICHAEL J. SPANGLER RICHARD C. GARGANO RICHARD D. HILTON DENYSE F. SPRINGER JOHN A. GENTA HAROLD E. HONEYCUTT JOHN A. STAHLEY II JASON A. HICKLE ROBERT L. HYLTON, JR. BOBBY C. STANCIL ANTHONY C. HOLMES SHAWN W. IRISH CLINTON STONEWALL III JOHN D. JUDD MICHAEL R. ISAAC ROBERT J. STREMMEL BIRUTE I. JURJONAS DWIGHT A. JEFFERSON LUKE S. SULLIVAN ANDREW M. LAVALLEY MICHAEL B. JENSEN OTIS S. SUMMERS JOSEPH J. MARRA BRANDON L. JOHNSON LARRY E. TARVER ARMANDO MARRONFERNANDEZ ROBERT M. JOHNSON GREGORY L. TAYLOR CHRISTOPHER K. MATASSA MITCHELL R. JONES TODD N. TAYLOR JEROME S. MCCONNON LOYAL A. KAMM, JR. MONTE R. TEMPLE DAVID A. MCGLONE STEPHEN E. KASHUBA JOHN T. THOMPSON JOSEPH D. MEIER MARVIN L. KEEN, JR. ANTOINE D. THORNTON HECTOR A. OJEDA, JR. ARTHUR C. KEENAN II BARON D. TILLINGHAST MATTHEW R. ONEAL SCOTT F. KESLER GARY A. TINCHER ANGELA C. OWENS BRIAN L. KING TOMMY L. TINNEY, JR. JONATHAN E. PAGE PAUL J. KITE DAVID R. TOLINE TRAVIS J. PLUMMER DEBRA A. KLEINSMITH ERIC A. TRAINI UPENDRA RAMDAT JEFFREY S. KLINKER SHAWN A. TRISLER JOHN A. RAMSEY JOHN A. KNOLLA SCOTT TROJAHN SARAH B. RICE RICHARD K. KNOTT MICHAELANGELO T. TUNGOL CHRISTOPHER M. SCHINDLER FREDDIE B. KOONCE KARL E. VAUGHN BRIAN D. SNEED BRIAN J. LADIEU JAMES M. WALKER WILLIAM J. SUMSION GARY L. LANE THOMAS S. WARE JACK A. TAPPE RUSSELL A. LAWRENCE STEVEN R. WHEATLEY CHAD N. TIDD LINDA K. LAWS GARY E. WHITE ERROL A. WATSON, JR. THOMAS E. LAYNE DEAN E. WHITEHOUSE ASHLEY S. WRIGHT GERARD P. LETOILE, JR. PEGGY S. WHITENER GARY A. LOCK, JR. BENJAMIN J. WIECHERT III THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MANUEL LOPEZ, JR. STERLING R. WOOLRIDGE TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY JON O. MAGNUSON MICHAEL J. WORKS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: MICHAEL J. MARTIN RICHARD D. WRIGHT DAVID M. MARTINEZ GILBERT A. YARBROUGH, JR. To be lieutenant commander KENNARD L. MASSIE HECTOR R. YOUNG ANDREI L. MCARTHUR ELLIOTT W. YOUNGBLOOD AMELIA F. DUDLEY NIGEL L. MCDONALD JON E. ZATLOKOWICZ JESSIE J. HALLAN JASON SAGLIMBENE DARNELL C. MCNEILL THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT BRANDON D. SMITH GLEN A. MECKES TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY JOSEPH E. MIKOLAJCZAK UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT BRENT A. MILLER TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RICHARD E. MILLER III To be lieutenant commander UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: TERETHA A. MINTZ ARCHIE L. BARBER RUSSELL A. MOSER AARON E. BETZ To be lieutenant commander LELAND M. MURPHY PETER BISSONNETTE TROY L. NAATUS RICHFIELD F. AGULLANA KRISTINA M. CHENERY TODD D. NELSON SAMUEL A. BORNINO, SR. JAMES J. CULNEN, JR. GREGORY F. NOTARO DEREK H. BURNS MICHELE R. EWING JAMES A. OBRIEN LEANNE R. CARTER RICHARD G. GLASGOW II RONALD K. OCHELTREE HARRY D. CHREST KIMBERETTA Y. GREEN JUNSIMON A. OLIVEROS RICHARD MERCADO LOUIS F. IMBODEN BENICIA I. ONEAL ERIC A. NAGLEY RANDALL D. KREKELER ROBERT L. PAGE SHANTELLE J. OVERLY KELLY A. MAKSEM DAVID W. PIERCE MICHAEL D. PHILLIPS LAURA L. MCDONALD ERIC J. PIERCE BECKY L. RAMOS DEANNE B. MCPHERSON ANTHONY D. PINK DANIEL D. REID TERESA S. MITCHELL BLAINE C. PITKIN JAMES L. RORER JEFFREY L. MORIN KEITH D. PLAVNICK ANDREW L. RUTHERFORD SCOTT A. MOWERY BRIAN PONCE THOMAS A. SCHROEDER CHRISTOPHER C. MULLER DAVID P. PRATT FRANKLIN A. SUELA JAMES R. PEDERSON JOHNNY QUEZADA SHANNON P. THOMPSON ERIC L. POND DAVID A. QUINTON II JERICHO B. TIMOG GUNER L. SANDERS ROBERT E. RAMSEY CHIEH YANG CHRISTOPHER J. SCHLOBOHM WESLEY D. REEDY CHRISTY N. SIBLEY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JAMES L. REMINGTON, JR. MELODY L. STAHR TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY SAM C. RENNER ZAVEAN V. WARE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: FLOYD F. RINEHOLD GREGORY K. RING THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT To be lieutenant commander MARVIN G. ROBINSON TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY CHARLES B. ROEGIERS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: CHARITY C. HARDISON MARK V. ROLLSTON To be lieutenant commander ZACHARY F. HARRELL STEPHEN R. ROSE PAUL D. MACAPAGAL DAVID J. RUSSELL MYLENE R. ARVIZO STEPHANIE B. MURDOCK

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RECOGNIZING THE of the Mont Vernon Police Advisory Commis- friends, family, and the community would take R.E.A.D.E.R.L.E.A.D.E.R.S. OF sion, three terms as a member of the New notice. And therein was Pete’s true gift, his COPLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hampshire House of Representatives, and understanding of how sports bring commu- Speaker of the New Hampshire House in nities together. Through his craft, for just a HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN 2011. moment, we could forget about our differences Known as a fiscal conservative, under and embrace our shared excitement and ap- OF VIRGINIA Speaker William O’Brien’s leadership, the New preciation of sports. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hampshire legislature passed a fiscally re- f Wednesday, July 20, 2011 sponsible budget reducing spending by over Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to $1.2 billion, enacted 43 laws to reduce bur- RECOGNIZING THE EDWARDS FAM- recognize an outstanding group of students densome regulations on employers allowing ILY AS THE 2011 SANTA ROSA from Cople Elementary School in Westmore- more flexibility and opportunity to grow and COUNTY OUTSTANDING FARM land County, Virginia. The create jobs, and passing a state budget that FAMILY OF THE YEAR ‘‘R.E.A.D.E.R.L.E.A.D.E.R.S.’’ took part in the restores fiscal discipline while including no Community Problem Solving contest of the Fu- new or increased taxes and fees. HON. JEFF MILLER ture Problem Solving Program International Speaker O’Brien is a long-standing advo- OF FLORIDA cate and leader of conservative values and competition, which involves students using IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES problem-solving skills to tackle an important principles. He has served in numerous con- issue in their community. The team from servative leadership capacities including Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Cople chose to promote youth reading, a goal Chairman of the New Hampshire Republican Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is a highlighted in their name, which stands for, Party Platform Committee, Vice-Chair of the great pleasure for me to rise today to recog- ‘‘Reading Each And every Day and Educating Granite State Taxpayers, and Co-Chair of the nize the Edwards family for being selected as others to Read and become Lifelong readers House Republican Alliance. the 2011 Santa Rosa County Outstanding so Every Cople student is Able to Dream, However, Speaker O’Brien’s greatest joy Farm Family of the Year. imagine, love, and Experience how Reading and accomplishment is as a loving husband of Alan Edwards is a fifth generation farmer can be Super fun.’’ Among other endeavors, thirty-seven years, father of three children, and whose love for farming came at an early age. the members of the three grandchildren. This is a great day for At fourteen, he bought his first cotton picker. R.E.A.D.E.R.L.E.A.D.E.R.S. sponsored book Speaker O’Brien, his wife Roxanne, and his Since then, he has never lost sight of the fairs, read to fellow students, promoted book family and friends. I wish him the very best on value of hard work and good soil and con- giveaways, and even composed a resolution his 60th birthday. This is truly a very joyous tinues to instill those values in his family urging that March be named ‘‘Young Reader’s occasion. today. He and his wife Michele, along with Month’’ by the Westmoreland County School f their three daughters, Shelby, Madison, and Board. Brianna, sow and harvest 750 acres of cotton, The group’s hard work paid off, with their ef- IN MEMORY OF PETE MOLLICA peanuts, soybeans, hay and wheat, and raise forts culminating in First Place awards in the beef cattle. Junior Division at both the state and national HON. TIM RYAN The Edwards family, like all farm families, levels. The students represented America’s OF OHIO knows too well that taking care of a farm while First District with the highest degree of dedica- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES raising a family is a full-time job. However, tion and perseverance, exhibiting skills of rea- Alan and Michele remain very involved with Wednesday, July 20, 2011 soning and team work that will certainly serve their community. Michele works for the Cen- them well in the future. At the same time, I am Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today tury Correctional Institution, and Alan serves impressed with the devotion these students to honor the memory of Pete Mollica, a fixture on numerous agricultural organizations, includ- have shown for serving their community. I am of Niles and the Mahoning Valley, who passed ing the Santa Rosa County Farm Bureau, proud of the R.E.A.D.E.R.L.E.A.D.E.R.S. of away on July 14th. Pete fought a long, hard Florida Farm Bureau Peanut/Cotton Advisory Cople Elementary School, and I commend battle with cancer, and the loss of his voice in Board, the Santa Rosa County Extension Ad- them on their impressive achievements. our community is a void that will be impossible visory Committee, the West Florida Research f to fill. and Education Center Advisory Committee, A graduate of Niles McKinley High School, and the Florida Peanut Producers Association. SPEAKER WILLIAM O’BRIEN CELE- Pete was himself an athlete, competing on the This past year he was appointed by the Sec- BRATES HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY football and baseball fields. Sports was in his retary of Agriculture to represent Florida on WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS blood, whether it be as a player, coach or offi- the USDA Cotton Board, the oversight and ad- cial. Fortunately for the people of Northeast ministrative arm of the Cotton Research & HON. FRANK C. GUINTA Ohio, he made his love of competition a ca- Promotion Program. He was also selected as OF NEW HAMPSHIRE reer as a sports writer. one of two Florida growers to participate in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He leaves behind his high school sweet- Peanut Leadership Academy. Among other heart, Bonnie, two children, and six grand- community activities, Alan has served area Wednesday, July 20, 2011 children. They will continue his legacy of kind- schools through his involvement with the Fu- Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, on July 20, 2011 ness, generosity and optimism, but no one ture Farmers of America. Speaker William O’Brien will celebrate his 60th can ever fully replace what he brought to our Mr. Speaker, our great nation was built by birthday with family and friends. Speaker community. farmers and their families. The Santa Rosa O’Brien is a principled and selfless public As a Valley athlete, I grew up reading County Outstanding Farm Family of the Year servant having served our nation, state, and Pete’s writing. He covered it all with heart— award is a reflection of the Edwards family’s local communities in various capacities for high school, college, football, golf, softball, you tireless work and dedication to family, faith many years. name it. His uplifting stories of competition and trade. On behalf of the United States Known as a principled, honest, and forth- and athleticism helped inspire local children Congress, I would like to offer my congratula- right man, Speaker William O’Brien’s public and adults alike. tions to the Edwards family for this great ac- service includes serving as a past member of Being named in one of Pete’s columns was complishment. My wife Vicki and I wish them the Mont Vernon School Board, past member a badge of honor; you could be certain best wishes for continued success.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:38 Jul 21, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K20JY8.001 E20JYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E1364 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 20, 2011 CUT, CAP AND BALANCE ACT OF David J. Floyd, James E. Folliard, Virginia L. As a shining example to of all of those heroes 2011 Gary, Stanley G. Golaszewski, Byron G. S. in need! Gronlund, Elmer Hajek, Lester Hansen, Wes- Showing all of those harmed by war, that up SPEECH OF ahead but lies so much more! ley Earl Hardin Jr., Leonard P. Hasse, Roy E. Or on The Mall, those Freedom Flights... HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT Hilgendorf, Charles Hirsh, Robert Iftner, Anna with his Brothers In Arms so bright! OF ALABAMA Incinelli, William Isaacson, John Isenberg, Jo- Bob Dole... Bob Dole... a man with a seph G. Kacey, Vernon G. Kanz, Chris IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES heart of gold! Karabatsos, Adam Joseph Keker, James F. What happens, when Leader’s Lead! Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Kerr Jr., Edward Kerschbaum, Lauri V. Koski, America’s Heart And Soul! Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, it is no secret Ernest Krause, Chester Kwilosz, Daniel H. Yea Bob, you make me so proud to be... an that our debt crisis is a result of Washington LaBella, Jerome L. Landsman, Rodney Lati- American! God Bless America, for in your life Bob you spending money it does not have and leaving mer, Raymond J. Lesniewski, Jerry C. Levin, make freedom sing! the American people—both of today and fu- Paul T. Lorenzo, Donald E. Maas, John J. America’s Son! ture generations—with the devastating tab. Maisch, Allen Mann, Earl McGarry, F. Edward How one man can touch so many lives, is a Spending money Washington does not have Meksto, William Mihalo, Stephen Mileusnich, reflection of our Lord’s heart! is the problem, so controlling Washington’s Jerrald Miller, Roy J. Moceri, James Morgan, Bless you Bob and your family, as you spending must be part of the solution. The Tony D. Morgese, William J. Murtha Sr., have blessed our Nation. Cut, Cap and Balance Act delivers immediate Thomas John Nagel, Carmen C. Nespeca, —Albert Caswell spending cuts, puts in place reasonable George Novak, Cornelius J. O’Connor, Dwain f spending limits going forward, and requires Eldon Parker, Stanley Piorkowski, Peter G. Washington to live within its means from here Polmen, Stanley Porch, Harry Clayton Price, COMMEMORATING THE TURKISH on out. Lloyd Quamme, Samuel S. Radford, Curtis D. INVASION OF CYPRUS Since 2009, the national debt has increased Ramlet, Ora J. Royal, Thomas B. Ryan, Lester by $3.7 trillion alone and today the national Schuenemann, Roland C. Schwarz, Mary S. HON. NITA M. LOWEY debt stands at nearly $14.3 trillion. That’s Senn, Milton H. Shatswell, Burton J. OF NEW YORK $46,000 per American citizen. Shulhafer, Bernard Joseph Siegel, David IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Needless to say, we cannot continue down Simpson, George P. Slivinski, John F. Smith, Wednesday, July 20, 2011 the same path and expect a different result. Demetri Michael Spiro, Donald Springer, Leon- The measures put in place through the Cut, ard J. Sytsma, Daniel J. Trahey, Robert J. Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, July 20th marks Cap and Balance Act are important steps to Trauscht, Marven Treiber, Robert Turner, the 37th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of getting America on a fiscally responsible path. Henry Van Westrop, Harold Verdak, William A. Cyprus. In 1974 over 200,000 Greek Cypriots It is the least we can do. Vicich, John B. Wallar, Barry R. Wallis, were driven from their homes, becoming refu- I am proud to support such a common Mathew A. Wardynski, Bernard J. Wavra, gees in their own country. The legacy of this sense solution and help get our country back Theodore B. Winters, Chester B. Wojcik. occupation still weighs heavily on the northern on the right track. I urge my colleagues to do f third of the island, which remains occupied by the same. Turkish troops. AMERICA’S SON . . . IN HONOR OF f There is consensus in the international com- ROBERT DOLE, ON HIS BIRTHDAY munity that any solution to the Cyprus problem HONORING THE WORLD WAR II should include a bizonal, bicommunal federa- VETERANS OF ILLINOIS HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK tion with political equality, a single sovereignty, OF PENNSYLVANIA and single citizenship. I believe the United Na- HON. MIKE QUIGLEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions led negotiations that are currently under- way are the best means to achieve a fair and OF ILLINOIS Wednesday, July 20, 2011 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES permanent settlement which will reunify the is- Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I would like land. We are at a critical juncture in the pur- Wednesday, July 20, 2011 to submit this poem in honor of one of Amer- suit of peace and prosperity for all Cypriots, Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ica’s greatest son’s, Senator Robert Dole of and I urge all parties to move toward a peace- honor the World War II veterans from my dis- Russell, Kansas, ‘‘America’s Son’’ penned by ful resolution and reunification effort that will trict who are traveling to Washington, DC, with Albert Caswell . . . in honor of his birthday on build a more united and prosperous Cyprus. Honor Flight Chicago, a program whose goal July 22nd when he turns 88. I commend President Demetris Christofias is to provide as many World War II veterans AMERICA’S SON ... for following through with his promise to make as possible the opportunity to see the World America’s Son... the solution of the Cyprus problem his top and War II Memorial here in Washington, DC, a One of her most blessed, of all one’s! principal concern. Since 2008 he has partici- memorial that was built to honor their courage A man of such charm and grace... pated in United Nations led negotiations with and service. A true reflection of our Lord’s heart and Turkish Cypriot leaders Mehmet Ali Talat and The American veteran is one of our greatest courage’s face! Dervis Eroglu. I am confident that these nego- treasures. The Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Ma- All in what he so faced! From out of the Midwest... tiations will result in a solution that will safe- rines, and Coast Guardsmen traveling here One of Russell Kansas, and America’s very guard the human rights and fundamental free- today answered our nation’s call to service best! doms of all Cypriots. during one of its greatest times of need. From Who has, but our nation so blessed! Cyprus is a strategically important ally of the the European Campaign to the Pacific Asian Who all in times of war, helped Save The United States, and Cyprus has proven itself to Theatre to the African Theater, these brave World... let’s hear the yeas! be a reliable partner in efforts to counter ter- Americans risked life and limb, gave service The True Measure, of a what great man so is! rorism. I look forward to a reunified and pros- and sacrificed much, all while embodying what A 10th Mountain Man... perous Cyprus where Greek Cypriots and it is to be a hero. We owe them more grati- Who in his way, would not let any mountain so stand! Turkish Cypriots can live together in peace, tude than can ever be expressed. All In His Profiles of Courage, who came security and stability. I welcome these brave veterans to Wash- armed with but only his faith! f ington and to their memorial. I am proud to A Man of God, a future Angel one day! submit the names of these men and women Who has touched so many hearts, all alone THE THIRTY-SEVEN YEAR for all to see, hear, and recognize, and I call his way... OCCUPATION OF CYPRUS on my colleagues to rise and join me in ex- Who with his sense of humor, helped wipe all pressing gratitude. of those tears away! HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH Eugene L. Andrews, Raymond Appler, Gus Whose kindness and great heart, to Heaven has so shown us all the way! OF NEW JERSEY Banakis, Preston Beard, Wallace E. Beaver, Who married up with Elizabeth, I must say! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Frank J. Bernd, Frederick J. Boland, Edward The Soldier’s Friend! Time and time again! Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Brown, Alfred Burton, Konstantine Costa, Don- Who put the A in Army my friend! ald DeBraal, Theodore DeJong, Edwin H. Whether, over at Walter Reed... helping Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I Enyart Sr., Arthur J. Fiddelke, Bernard Fine, recoveries to so speed! rise today to address ongoing human rights

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Mr. Speaker, on July 18th, I what we really need is a constitutional amend- approximately 200,000. Many Greek Cypriots missed rollcall votes numbered 601 and 602 ment to limit taxes and spending, not simply to escaped the north with little more than the because I was in Kansas on official business. balance the budget. What we need is a dra- clothes on their backs. While some have re- Rollcall No. 601 was a vote on passage of matically smaller Federal Government; if we turned to visit their own homes or ancestral H.R. 33, to amend the Securities Act of 1933 achieve this a balanced budget will take care villages, none have been allowed to take back to specify when certain securities issued in of itself. their rightful property—those despoiled include connection with church plans are treated as We do need to cut spending, and by a sig- an estimated 5,000 Americans of Cypriot de- exempted securities. Had I been present, I nificant amount. Going back to 2008 levels of scent. Several hundred courageous Greek would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ spending is not enough. We need to cut back at least to where spending was a decade ago. Cypriots, mainly elderly people, refused to be Rollcall No. 602 was a vote on the Approval of the Journal. Had I been present, I would A recent news article stated that we pay 35 uprooted and today live in enclaves, the rem- have voted ‘‘yes.’’ percent more for our military today than we nant of once-thriving Greek Cypriot commu- f did 10 years ago, for the exact same capabili- nities which have effectively been ethnically ties. The same could be said for the rest of cleansed. PERSONAL EXPLANATION the government. Why has our budget doubled Hundreds of churches, chapels and mon- in 10 years? This country doesn’t have double asteries once dotted the rugged landscape of HON. STEVE KING the population, or double the land area, or the region, part of Cyprus’s rich religious cul- OF IOWA double anything that would require the Federal tural heritage. Indeed, St. Paul visited the is- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Government to grow by such an obscene amount. Wednesday, July 20, 2011 land nation on one of his early missionary We need to cap spending, and then con- journeys, and St. Barnabas, a native of the Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall tinue decreasing that cap so that the Federal Cypriot city of Salamis, was martyred nearby No. 229, I was delayed in leaving a Members Government grows smaller and smaller. Allow- for his defense of Christianity. The Helsinki meeting and was unable to reach the House ing government to spend up to a certain per- Commission, of which I am the Chairman in floor to cast my vote before the vote was centage of GDP is insufficient. It doesn’t mat- this Congress, has documented the desecra- closed. ter that the recent historical average of gov- tion and destruction of some of the over 500 Had I been present, I would have voted, ernment outlays is 18 percent of GDP, be- religious sites in the occupied area looted of ‘‘no’’. cause in recent history the government has their priceless icons, mosaics and frescoes f way overstepped its constitutional mandates. All we need to know about spending caps is once revered by the faithful. Many of these sa- CUT, CAP, AND BALANCE ACT OF that they need to decrease year after year. cred objects, stolen from churches inside or 2011 We need to balance the budget, but a bal- adjoining Turkish military bases, have landed anced budget amendment by itself will not do SPEECH OF on the international art market. Even the dead the trick. A $4 trillion balanced budget is most are not allowed to rest in peace with destruc- HON. RON PAUL certainly worse than a $2 trillion unbalanced tion of cemeteries rampant throughout the re- OF TEXAS budget. Again, we should focus on the total gion. Cypriot authorities interdicted a container IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES size of the budget more than outlays vs. reve- nues. originating in the occupied area filled with Tuesday, July 19, 2011 metal destined for a recycling facility in Asia. What we have been asked to do here is Upon inspection agents found that the unit Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak support a budget that only cuts relative to the against H.R. 2560, the Cut, Cap, and Balance consisted of metal crosses and stolen grave President’s proposed budget. It still maintains Act. This bill only serves to sanction the status a $1 trillion budget deficit for FY 2012, and markers. quo by putting forth a $1 trillion budget deficit spends even more money over the next 10 Mr. Speaker, I remain deeply concerned and authorizing a $2.4 trillion increase in the years than the Paul Ryan budget which al- over ongoing violations of freedom of religion debt limit. ready passed the House. and other rights in northern Cyprus. Let there When I say this bill sanctions the status By capping spending at a certain constant be no mistake, the Turkish government is re- quo, I mean it quite literally. percentage of GDP, it allows for Federal sponsible for what happens in the occupied First, it purports to eventually balance the spending to continue to grow. Tying spending part of the island. Last Christmas, a small budget without cutting military spending, So- to GDP creates an incentive to manipulate the cial Security, or Medicare. This is impossible. group of Orthodox believers gathered in the GDP figure, especially since the bill delegates These three budget items already cost nearly the calculation of this figure to the Office of village of Rizokarpaso to celebrate the divine $1 trillion apiece annually. This means we can Management and Budget, an agency which is liturgy—only to have their worship disrupted cut every other area of Federal spending to responsible to the President and not to Con- by Turkish security forces, who ordered them zero and still have a $3 trillion budget. Since gress. In the worst case, it would even reward to disperse. The Helsinki Commission con- annual Federal tax revenues almost certainly further inflation of the money supply, as in- tinues to receive reports of the demolition of will not exceed $2.5 trillion for several years, creases in nominal GDP through pure inflation churches in the region even as others are this Act cannot balance the budget under any would allow for larger Federal budgets. converted to commercial use as warehouses, plausible scenario. Finally, this bill authorizes a $2.4 trillion rise barns, or casinos. Second, it further entrenches the ludicrous in the debt limit. I have never voted for a debt beltway concept of discretionary vs. nondis- ceiling increase and I never will. Increasing Mr. Speaker, the nearly four-decade-long il- cretionary spending. America faces a fiscal cri- the debt ceiling is an endorsement of business legal occupation of northern Cyprus by Turkey sis, and we must seize the opportunity once as usual in Washington. It delays the inevi- is an affront to the principles enshrined in the and for all to slay Washington’s sacred table, the day that one day will come when we Helsinki Final Act and an encroachment on cows—including defense contractors and enti- cannot continue to run up enormous deficits the fundamental freedoms and human rights tlements. All spending must be deemed dis- and will be forced to pay our bills. of Greek Cypriots living in the region’s en- cretionary and reexamined by Congress each In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, while I sym- claves and those forced to flee the area fol- year. To allow otherwise is pure cowardice. pathize with the aims of this bill’s sponsors, I lowing the 1974 invasion. Our government Third, the Act applies the nonsensical nar- must vote against H.R. 2560. It is my hope, must continue to engage on behalf of the rative about a ‘‘Global War on Terror’’ to justify however, that the looming debt ceiling dead- human rights of Greek Cypriots. exceptions to its spending caps. Since this line and the discussion surrounding the budget war is undeclared, has no definite enemies, no will further motivate us to consider legislation

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:38 Jul 21, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20JY8.005 E20JYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E1366 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 20, 2011 in the near future that will make meaningful Afghanistan, when the vehicle he was riding in this illness has been all but eradicated in mod- cuts and long-lasting reforms. was struck by an improvised explosive device. ern times. We owe Joseph John O’Connor f As Vice-Chairman of the House Committee and these other brave men a debt of gratitude. on Veterans’ Affairs, I constantly find myself in f CONGRATULATING SOUTH awe of the sacrifices and efforts that are made SUDAN’S INDEPENDENCE on behalf of our great country by the men and PERSONAL EXPLANATION women who have worn the uniform of our HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Armed Services. CPL Gross personified this HON. CHARLES W. DENT OF NEW YORK dedication by postponing a bright career to en- OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES list in the United States Army and follow in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES footsteps of his grandfathers into military serv- Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Wednesday, July 20, 2011 ice. Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Outside of the Army, Frank was an out- Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 601 the Republic of South Sudan on achieving standing baseball player who attended college and 602: I regret that I was unavoidably ab- their independence. This is a long awaited on a baseball scholarship. Off of the baseball sent on Monday, July 18, 2011, due to a fam- step for a nation that has experienced many diamond, CPL Gross demonstrated a talented ily obligation. Had I been present for the two years of struggle and strife. artistic ability and ultimately earned bachelor’s votes which occurred, I would have voted South Sudan has fought for their independ- and master’s degrees from Full Sail University ‘‘aye’’ on H.R. 33, rollcall No. 601 and ‘‘aye’’ ence for a long time: first from Egypt and the in digital arts and entertainment business. on Approving the Journal, rollcall No. 602. United Kingdom, which was achieved in 1956, Mr. Speaker, though proud to have such a f and then years of civil war with Northern fine example from the Tampa Bay community, RECOGNIZING THE 37TH ANNIVER- Sudan that culminated with the horrific geno- it is with great remorse that I rise to com- SARY OF TURKEY’S ILLEGAL IN- cide in Darfur. Thanks to the efforts of Sec- memorate the life of CPL Gross. As I stated, VASION OF CYPRUS retary of State Colin Powell in 2005, an end to I am in awe of the young men and women, civil war was reached and the framework for such as Frank Gross, who choose to serve an independent Southern Sudan was estab- alongside their countrymen in our military. As HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. lished. professionals in all that they do, they exhibit OF NEW JERSEY There are many people who deserve credit honor, courage, and commitment in every pur- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for fostering this momentous occasion. I thank suit. Their sacrifices, such as that made by Wednesday, July 20, 2011 President Barack Obama and Vice-President CPL Gross, will not be forgotten. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to JOE BIDEN for their leadership in rallying the f international community to push this ref- recognize the 37th anniversary of Turkey’s ille- erendum through; Secretary of State Hillary COMMENDING J.J. O’CONNOR AND gal occupation of Cyprus. I hope that my col- Clinton for helping broker peace in the region; THE OTHER PARTICIPANTS IN leagues in the House of Representatives will Ambassador Susan Rice for building support THE 1918 TRENCH FEVER STUDY join me in calling for an end to this occupation. for South Sudan in the United Nations; and On July 20th 1974, Turkey invaded Cyprus Special Envoy Princeton Lyman, his prede- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS in violation of international law and at great cessor, Scott Gration, and numerous other OF FLORIDA cost to the citizens of Cyprus. Turkish troops established a heavily-armed force which occu- U.S. Government officials who worked tire- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lessly to bring peace and independence to a pied the northern part of Cyprus and continues Wednesday, July 20, 2011 troubled region. to occupy close to 37 percent of Cyprus’ terri- A special word of praise goes out to the tire- Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I tory. The invasion forced nearly 200,000 less efforts of dozens of American diplomats rise to pay tribute to the American soldiers Greek Cypriots to flee their homes and made who, in the face of considerable danger, have who participated in the 1918 Trench Fever one-third of the Cypriot population refugees in been on the ground throughout Sudan. They study, conducted by the American Red Cross. their own country. helped to forge independence for South Their service was brought to my attention by Turkey continues to illegally occupy northern Sudan through guidance, advice, and collabo- one of my constituents, Eugene O’Connor, Cyprus with a force of approximately 43,000 ration with both sides and helped facilitate ne- whose father, Joseph John O’Connor, served troops. This incredible number of troops gotiations that culminated in the referendum as a private in the U.S. Army during World amounts to almost one Turkish soldier for for South Sudan’s independence. Our heroic War I and participated in the study. every two Turkish Cypriots. The military occu- diplomats will continue to remain in both coun- After volunteering along with 19 other Amer- pation of northern Cyprus continues in the tries to support them through this time of tran- ican soldiers, Pvt. O’Connor, at the time only face of international pressure to achieve a sition. 19 years old, was selected to participate in the peaceful settlement. The United States has worked long and study to determine the causes and progres- While military occupation of northern Cyprus hard for this moment. Our commitment, how- sion of trench fever, an illness that was one of continues to be a constant threat to peace, the ever, does not end with the declaration. I look the most prevalent diseases amongst soldiers forcible expulsion of Greek Cypriots and U.S. forward to working with my colleagues and the during World War I. From 1915 to 1918, near- citizens has resulted in the mass colonization State Department in helping the new African ly 1 million soldiers became ill from trench of their homes and property. At the time of the nation establish their economy, strengthen fever, many of whom remained ill for months. invasion this amounted to almost one-third of their democracy and meet the needs of the On February 23, 1918, Pvt. O’Connor was the total population of the island being ex- people. This is a joyous event for South directly injected with 15 c.c. of plasma from pelled and having their property taken. Once Sudan and an inspiration to the world for soldiers suffering from trench fever, eventually again this illegal colonization comes in defi- achieving peace and stability. becoming severely ill while researchers docu- ance of international calls on Turkey to take f mented the progression, effects, and trans- action to stop the illegal occupation and en- mission of the disease. After two continuous sure the return of properties to their rightful HONORING CORPORAL FRANK months of the illness, and having suffered owners. GROSS from its debilitating effects, Pvt. O’Connor re- In fact, since 1974 more than 75 resolutions covered and returned to the front lines as an have been adopted by the U.N. Security HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS ambulance driver and stretch-bearer until the Council and more than 13 by the U.N. General OF FLORIDA end of the war. Assembly calling for a withdrawal of Turkish IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, Pvt. O’Connor and the other troops and the return of refugees to their right- soldiers who participated in the Trench Fever ful homes. However, the Turkish government Wednesday, July 20, 2011 study were never recognized, compensated, continues to remain defiant, plainly ignoring Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to or acknowledged for their sacrifice. They de- these calls to withdraw and continuing to dis- honor the life, sacrifice, and heroism of Army serve to be properly recognized for the cour- play blatant disrespect towards Greek Cypriots Corporal Frank Gross, of Oldsmar, Florida. age and sacrifice they made to help doctors and their property. CPL Gross, a member of the 38th Cavalry understand and treat a disease afflicting their We continue to see Turkey pursuing policies Regiment, lost his life on July 16th in Khost, fellow soldiers. Because of their participation, that not only hurt its relations with nations that

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Wednesday, July 20, 2011 zations that threaten the United States and For years government has assumed it’s a our regional partners. Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, it good thing to go to college. College grad- shocks students at the University of Ten- uates tend to earn more money than non-col- It is unfortunate that I must again this year lege graduates. nessee when I tell them it cost me only $270 say enough is enough and ask my colleagues Politicians of both parties have called for tuition my freshman year and $405 my senior to join me in taking principled steps to prevent giving everybody a chance to go to college, year in 1969. further destabilizing actions by Turkey. As a just as they called for giving everybody a George Washington University, where I at- chance to buy a home. member of the Hellenic Caucus, I have long tended law school, was private and ‘‘expen- So government has been subsidizing higher advocated for the withdrawal of Turkish forces sive’’ at around $1,000 a semester. Students education with low-interest college loans, from northern Cyprus and called on Turkey to there now marvel at that figure. Pell Grants and cheap tuitions at state col- leges and universities. support a settlement that comes from the Cyp- Students could attend college in the late 60s riots themselves. The predictable result is that higher-edu- and early 70s and pay all their expenses just cation costs have risen much faster than in- Cypriot President Christofias has begun by working part time. flation, much faster than personal incomes, meetings with Turkish Cypriot leader Mr. No one got out of school deeply in debt for much faster than the economy over the past Eroglu and U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki tuition and fees. 40 years. Moon in attempts to come to a peaceful settle- But costs simply explode on anything the Moreover, you can’t get out of paying off federal government subsidizes. Healthcare those college loans, even by going through ment. The leaders have agreed to intensify bankruptcy. At least with a home mortgage their diplomatic contacts in order to establish was cheap and doctors even made house you can walk away and let the bank fore- a practical plan for overcoming the major re- calls until the government got into it. close and not owe any more money. maining disagreements. It is my hope that this Since the federal student loan program Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal, is adept agreement will come in a fair and expeditious started, college tuition has gone up three or at spotting bubbles. He cashed out for $500 manner that is in the best interest of the Cyp- four or five times the rate of inflation, ranging million in March 2000, at the peak of the tech riot people. from school to school, almost every year. bubble, when his partners wanted to hold out Before the government started ‘‘helping,’’ for more. He refused to buy a house until the The U.S. must also do its part to foster a tuition went up at the rate of inflation. Now housing bubble burst. united Cyprus. It is in the best interest of the ‘‘A true bubble is when something is over- costs are 300 or 400 percent higher than if we valued and intensely believed,’’ he has said. United States, and I believe all involved par- had just left things alone. ties to ensure that the goal is a reunified Cy- ‘‘Education may still be the only thing peo- A few years ago, I heard excerpts from a ple still believe in in the United States.’’ prus where Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cyp- book called Going Broke by Degree. That is But the combination of rising costs and du- riots live together in peace and security. A what many students are doing today by incur- bious quality may be undermining that be- successful settlement effort must build on the ring huge student loan debts. lief. work towards a bizonal, bicommunal federa- And the colleges and universities have been For what have institutions of higher learn- ing accomplished with their vast increases in tion with political equality that represents U.N. able to tamp down any opposition to tuition in- Security Council resolutions. In the end, Cy- revenues? The answer in all too many cases creases by encouraging an attitude of ‘‘don’t is administrative bloat. prus must have a single sovereignty and sin- worry—we’ll just give you an easy, no-interest Take the California State University sys- gle citizenship which all Cypriots can enjoy. student loan.’’ tem, the second tier in that state’s public Now is the time for Turkey to show that they I have been concerned about this for sev- higher education. Between 1975. and 2008 the number of faculty rose by 3 percent, to 12,019 are willing to take a sincere approach to allow- eral years and especially after I started notic- ing so many college graduates working as positions. During those same years the num- ing a peaceful resolution to the dispute. The ber of administrators rose 221 percent, to leadership in Ankara must show that the will waiters and waitresses in restaurants. 12,183. That’s right: There are more adminis- and support behind a peaceful settlement is in This is why I was so pleased to read a great trators than teachers at Cal State now. the best interest of Turkey and that it is fully column on this topic by Michael Barone in the These people get paid to liaise’’ and ‘‘fa- supported. Without such a signal by the Gov- July 20 edition of the Washington Examiner cilitate’’ and produce reports on diversity. ernment of Turkey, a final settlement will con- newspaper. How that benefits Cal State students or Cali- tinue to dwindle as Turkish settlers pursue the Mr. Barone is very respected, and he is fornia taxpayers is unclear. right on target in this column, which I would It is often said that American colleges and policies of their home nation. The Government universities are the best in the world. That’s of the Republic of Cyprus has shown their will- like to call to the attention of my colleagues undoubtedly true in the hard sciences. ingness to work constructively with the Cyp- and other readers of the RECORD. But in the humanities and to a lesser ex- riots towards a reunified island. It is time for [From the Washington Examiner, July 20, tent in the social sciences there’s a lot of Turkey to do the same. 2011] garbage. Is a degree in Religious and Wom- WILL COLLEGE BUBBLE BURST FROM PUBLIC en’s Studies worth $100,000 in student loan Mr. Speaker, today I am reintroducing legis- SUBSIDIES? debt? Probably not. lation that is just one step towards achieving As economist Richard Vedder points out, (By Michael Barone) justice for those who have been unfairly ex- 45 percent of those who enter four-year col- When governments want to encourage leges don’t get a degree within six years. pelled from their rightful property in occupied what they believe is beneficial behavior, Cyprus. My legislation, the American Owned Given the low achievement level of most they subsidize it. Sounds like good public high school graduates, it’s hard to avoid the Property in Occupied Cyprus Claims Act, will policy. conclusion that many of them shouldn’t enable U.S. citizens who own property in the But there can be problems. Behavior that have bothered in the first place. Turkish-occupied territory to seek financial is beneficial for most people may not be so Now consumers seem to be reading the remedies with either the current inhabitants of for everybody. And government subsidies can cues in the marketplace. their land or the Turkish government. Passage go too far. An increasing number of students are of this legislation will not only return rights to Subsidies create incentives for what econo- spending their first two years after high mists call rent-seeking behavior. Providers U.S. citizens but send an important message school in low-cost community colleges and of supposedly beneficial goods or services try then transferring to four-year schools. to Turkey and the international community that to sop up as much of the subsidy money as A recent New York Times story reported the status quo cannot stand. they can by raising prices. After all, their that out-of-staters are flocking to low-tui- Mr. Speaker, as we remember the 37th An- customers are paying with money supplied tion North Dakota State in frigid Fargo. Politicians, including President Obama, niversary of Turkey’s illegal invasion and occu- by the government. Bubble money as it turns out. And sooner still give lip service to the notion that every- pation of Cyprus, I remain hopeful a united or later bubbles burst. one should go to college and can profit from Cyprus can become a reality. However, the We are still suffering from the bursting of it. And many college and university adminis- United States can not be complacent in this the housing bubble created by low interest trators may assume that the gravy train will goal or the protection of its citizens. rates, lowered mortgage standards, and sub- go on forever.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:38 Jul 21, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20JY8.013 E20JYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E1368 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 20, 2011 But that’s what Las Vegas real estate de- Mr. Speaker, the times are serious but this HIV/AIDS and someone is newly infected with velopers and home builders thought in 2006. legislation is not. In two weeks the debt limit HIV every 9.5 minutes. To make matters My sense is that once again, well-intentioned will be reached so time is of the essence. This worse, one in five individuals living with HIV is public policy and greedy providers have pro- duced a bubble that is about to burst. legislation, however, is a waste of time and unaware of their infection, and significant dis- f has no chance of ever becoming law. We parities persist across different communities should reject this proposal and take up a seri- and populations with regard to incidence, ac- CUT, CAP, AND BALANCE ACT OF ous proposal to resolve the debt crisis and cess to treatment, and health outcomes. 2011 maintain our country’s A+ credit rating. The biennial IAS Conference on HIV Patho- It is difficult to take seriously a proposal that genesis, Treatment, and Prevention is the SPEECH OF conditions, as this bill does, paying the na- world’s largest open scientific conference on HON. LAURA RICHARDSON tion’s bills upon the approval by the House HIV/AIDS, attracting about 5,000 delegates OF CALIFORNIA and Senate, and submission to the states for from around the world. Together with the Inter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ratification, of a radical balanced budget national AIDS Conference, which will next be Tuesday, July 19, 2011 amendment that enshrines the notorious Ryan held in Washington, DC from July 22, 2012, Budget in the Constitution and makes the dis- through July 27, 2012, it provides the world’s Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise credited theory of trickle-down economics the leading scientists, clinicians, policymakers, today in strong opposition to H.R. 2560, the law of the land. That is a prescription for eco- and community leaders with a unique oppor- so-called ‘‘Cut, Cap, and Balance the Federal nomic disaster. tunity to examine the latest developments in Budget Act.’’ Passage of this gimmick proposal will vir- HIV research and how scientific advances can This bill should properly be called the ‘‘Cut, tually ensure that America will default on its fi- practically guide the national and global re- Cap, and End Medicare and Destroy Social nancial obligations for the first time in history, sponse to HIV/AIDS. Security Act,’’ or quite plainly the ‘‘Cut, Cap, with catastrophic consequences for our nation According to the Centers for Disease Con- and Plunge the United States into Default and the global economy. trol and Prevention, CDC, TB is the leading Act.’’ Seniors will not receive their Social Security cause of death among persons with HIV Mr. Speaker, this is exactly what will happen checks; funding to train, equip, deploy, and worldwide and XDR–TB is resistant to the if this legislation is passed. My colleagues pay military and law enforcement personnel most powerful first-line and second-line drugs. across the aisle would have us believe that will be withheld; interest rates will rise; the The improper treatment of TB in HIV-infected the proposed legislation is the answer to all value of pensions and retirement portfolios will individuals perpetuates the spread of this in- the debt crisis but any attempt to balance the fall; and jobs will be lost. fectious disease as well as bolsters drug re- budget on the backs of seniors, veterans and Mr. Speaker, this bill is nothing more than sistance, which poses a tremendous threat to America’s working families isn’t an answer; it’s political theater; at best a cheap gimmick to public health in the United States and abroad. a cruel joke, but one with real consequences. appease the Tea Party base of the majority Improved efforts to prevent and treat TB The American people did not send us here party in the House. But it’s not the right thing to play games. Instead, they want us to work among people living with HIV, including the for our country. development of new, transformational anti- together to adopt fiscally sound pro-growth What we need right now is for responsible policies that puts our financial house in order biotic drugs, can save millions of lives. leaders to act responsibly. As legislators, our Several organizations, including small busi- and will give a rocket boost to our economy so constituents are looking to us to get serious ness biotechnology companies, developing that it creates millions of good-paying jobs for about the serious work we need to do to pro- therapeutic vaccines and other immune-based all of our people. tect the economy, our people, and the nation’s therapies are presenting updates on their clin- We can do this. We did it in the 1990s when unrivaled record of creditworthiness. They de- under the leadership of President Clinton we ical research at IAS 2011. In addition, the Na- serve no less. tional Association of People With AIDS balanced the budget four consecutive years, For all these reasons, I stand in strong and paid down the national debt, created 23 million (NAPWA) and Health People, the first commu- unyielding opposition to H.R. 2560 and urge nity-based organization for women infected new jobs, and left $5 trillion in projected sur- my colleagues to join me in rejecting this rad- pluses. with HIV in the United States, are hosting the ical and dangerous proposal. NAPWA ‘‘Treatment Horizons: Pathways to a It is not a serious proposal to legislate a f spending cap of 18 percent of GDP, a level Functional Cure’’ satellite symposium, which is that has not occurred since 1966, before the INTRODUCING A RESOLUTION IN officially affiliated with IAS 2011. Therapeutic escalation of the Vietnam War. SUPPORT OF THE 6TH IAS CON- vaccine candidates and immune-based thera- But this isn’t 1966. It’s 45 years later, and FERENCE ON HIV PATHO- pies such as those being presented at IAS in 2011 we face greater challenges. Our popu- GENESIS, TREATMENT, AND PRE- 2011 may lead to a ‘‘functional cure’’ for HIV/ lation has increased by 57 percent, we are liv- VENTION AIDS. ing nearly 10 years longer on average, and Mr. Speaker, continued commitment by the the percentage of citizens age 65 and up has HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS United States to HIV/AIDS research, preven- climbed to 13 percent. tion, and treatment programs is crucial to pro- OF FLORIDA tecting global health. I urge my colleagues to In my district 63,000 men and women re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ceive Medicare annually and 40,000 receive support my resolution, which recognizes the Social Security, and tens of thousands more Wednesday, July 20, 2011 important contributions of the 6th IAS Con- will soon reach eligibility age. How can I look Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I ference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment, and them in the eye and tell them that the benefits rise today to introduce a resolution in support Prevention in the global struggle to end the they are entitled to, that they have worked so of the 6th IAS Conference on HIV Patho- HIV/AIDS pandemic. If we are to be success- hard for over the years, are not coming? genesis, Treatment, and Prevention (IAS ful in preventing the transmission of HIV and More Americans than ever rely on Medicare 2011), which takes place from July 17, 2011, tuberculosis and improving the health out- and Social Security to pay for the ever in- through July 20, 2011, in Rome, Italy. This comes of people living with HIV/AIDS, we creasing costs of health care and provide for year’s conference is of particular importance must encourage the ongoing development of themselves in retirement. In my district, Social given the first documented case of a patient innovative therapies, advances in clinical treat- Security constitutes 90% or more of the in- being cured of HIV infection and global resur- ment, and new, transformational antibiotic come received by 34 percent of beneficiaries gence of tuberculosis (TB), including drugs to treat infectious diseases. (21 percent of married couples and 43 percent multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR–TB) and of non-married beneficiaries). extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR– f Passing H.R. 2560 will result in draconian TB). My resolution supports a strong inter- PERSONAL EXPLANATION cuts to these vital benefits. Doing so would national response to HIV/AIDS; the rights of leave our most vulnerable citizens exposed those infected; and increased access to test- HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO and unprotected. I cannot and will not support ing, treatment, and care. OF MISSISSIPPI a proposal that will inflict such grave hardship There are currently 33.4 million people living IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on the most vulnerable of our citizens while with HIV/AIDS worldwide and more than 25 asking nothing of those who benefited most million have died of AIDS since the first cases Wednesday, July 20, 2011 from the reckless economic policies of the pre- were reported in 1981. In the United States, Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Nos. vious administration. approximately 1.1 million people are living with 601 and 602, I was unavoidably detained.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:38 Jul 21, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20JY8.016 E20JYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS July 20, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1369 Had I been present, I would have voted moving to Vienna, Georgia, and finally relo- ports, is unfortunately being impacted because ‘‘yes.’’ cating to Dublin, Georgia. of the impasse over Cyprus. f Peggy loved Southern Gospel music and In 2003, it looked like we were on the cusp had a deep faith in the Lord. She was a cher- of a resolution when Cypriots voted on the INVASION OF CYPRUS ished member of the Byne Memorial Baptist United Nations backed Annan Plan which Church in Albany, the Pinecrest Baptist would have created the United Cyprus Repub- HON. JIM COSTA Church in Vienna, and the Dublin Baptist lic, as a loose confederation of two component OF CALIFORNIA Church in Dublin. Through her work with the states—the Greek Cypriot State and the Turk- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Byne Memorial youth group, she touched ish Cypriot State. Wednesday, July 20, 2011 many lives; those who knew and loved her de- That plan provided a strong framework for a scribed Peggy as a fine Christian and loving bi-zonal, bi-communal unified Cyprus; and the Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lady. U.S. House of Representatives strongly en- draw attention to the anniversary of Turkey’s In addition to her devout faith, Peggy was dorsed the plan by unanimously approving a invasion of Cyprus, which occurred on July 20, an enthusiastic employee; I first witnessed Sense of the House to that effect. Regrettably, 1974. In violation of international law, Turkish Peggy’s dedicated work ethic during my first the Annan Plan did not succeed when put to troops occupied the northern part of Cyprus, term in Congress. Peggy served as a case- a referendum. and established an armed force that continues worker and as Director of Constituent Services Since the collapse of the Annan Plan peace to occupy nearly over one third of Cyprus’ ter- for my district in our Albany office. For more efforts have moved forward sporadically. The ritory. than a decade, she worked tirelessly to fight latest round of talks began on July 7th of this The invasion and continuing occupation of for the citizens of the Second Congressional year when Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot the northern part of the island has resulted in District of Georgia. Whether it was an issue leaders met in Geneva under the auspices of the continuing presence of a force of thou- with Social Security or the VA, Peggy was an the UN Secretary General. I welcome these sands of Turkish troops, mass violation of the expert at providing constituent care. meetings. The status quo on Cyprus clearly human rights and fundamental freedoms of Peggy’s expertise was a great asset to the benefits no one. It must end and the time is the Cypriot people, and the destruction of cul- Second District, a calling which first began now. tural and religious artifacts. On September 28, under Rep. Charles Hatcher. Peggy also faith- Ultimately, the Cypriots themselves are the 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives fully served the Eighth Congressional District ones who must make the tough decisions that unanimously passed H. Res. 1631 which calls of Georgia, handling casework for the constitu- will ensure a peaceful future for their island. for the protection of religious sites and arti- ents of Representatives Jim Marshall, and Nevertheless, I urge the administration to work facts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of AUSTIN SCOTT. She also worked for Congress- with all stakeholders to ensure that a future northern Cyprus, as well as for general re- man J. Roy Rowland. unified Cyprus is a Cyprus that respects spect for religious freedom. As Members of Congress, we are well human rights and the fundamental freedoms Over the years, Cyprus has proven itself to aware of Peggy’s dedication to improving her for all Cypriots. Any unnatural or unnecessary be a reliable partner of the U.S. Throughout community. She honed her commitment to ex- artificial limitations imposed on either commu- the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, Cyprus has cellence when she began her career working nity are a recipe for future disaster. provided over-flight and landing rights to at WALB, the local television station in Albany, Mr. Speaker, I truly believe that a lasting, United States aircraft and port access for U.S. and also for Judge Asa Kelley. fair and comprehensive solution to the conflict ships. Furthermore, during the Lebanon crisis Peggy’s unyielding strength of character will on Cyprus is possible. If we avoid inflam- of 2006, Cyprus served as the principal transit truly be missed. She lived a full life, and her matory rhetoric and political statements and location for people evacuating Lebanon, in- selfless dedication to the citizens of Georgia is instead work in unison to bolster the efforts of cluding some 15,000 U.S. citizens. her lasting legacy. My thoughts and prayers the Greek Cypriots and the Turkish Cypriots to Cyprus and the U.S. also share a deep and are with her family, especially her daughters, work together in good faith for the future of all abiding commitment to upholding the ideals of Tammy and Julee, and her beloved grand- Cypriots; the future will be bright for Cyprus. freedom, democracy, justice, human rights, children, Cade Greenway, Cole Bailey, f and the international rule of law. It is time for Camryn Bailey, Cara Bailey and Conner Bai- Turkey to share this goal with the Government ley. OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL of the Republic of Cyprus and work earnestly Leonardo da Vinci said, ‘‘As a well-spent DEBT and constructively with the Cypriots for a true day brings happy sleep, so a life well used reunification of the island as a bizonal, brings happy death.’’ Peggy Greenway utilized HON. MIKE COFFMAN bicommunal federation with political equality, her God-given gifts to improve the lives of oth- OF COLORADO as defined in the relevant U.N. Security Coun- ers, and her days were well-spent; therefore, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cil resolutions. Mr. Speaker, I know that she can rest happy. Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Such a solution would not only serve the f best interests of all Cypriots, but ultimately the Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, interests of the U.S. in promoting stability in THE FUTURE OF CYPRUS today our national debt is the Eastern Mediterranean. $14,342,898,467,069.07. The aim remains to work towards a solution HON. DAN BURTON On January 6, 2009, the start of the 111th which will establish a bicommunal, bizonal fed- OF INDIANA Congress, the national debt was eration with respect for human rights and fun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES $10,638,425,746,293.80. damental freedoms for all Cypriots. This means the national debt has increased Wednesday, July 20, 2011 f by $3,704,471,720,775.27 since then. Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, for This debt and its interest payments we are IN MEMORY OF PEGGY GREENWAY several years, I have come to this Floor to passing to our children and all future Ameri- urge my colleagues to support efforts to cans. HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. achieve a resolution to the dispute on Cyprus. f OF GEORGIA Tragically, I find myself here once again as yet THE PASSING OF MYRA HIATT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES another year has gone by with no end to the conflict. KRAFT Wednesday, July 20, 2011 While the Cyprus dispute is most directly Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY today to pay tribute to a great American and it has larger implications for regional security OF MASSACHUSETTS faithful public servant of the State of Georgia, and prosperity. Over the past few decades this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a woman of great faith, and a personal friend, dispute has involved not only the Cypriot com- Peggy Greenway. munities, but also Turkey, Greece, the United Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Although she was born and raised in Ala- Kingdom, the United States, the United Na- Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in bama, Peggy’s heart and home was our great tions, and the European Union. Moreover, Tur- great sadness to mark the passing of one of State of Georgia. She was an active part of key’s membership to the European Union, the most beloved residents of Massachusetts, the Albany community for 37 years before which the United States enthusiastically sup- my good friend, Mrs. Myra Hiatt Kraft.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:38 Jul 21, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A20JY8.019 E20JYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E1370 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 20, 2011 Myra lived her life according to the Jewish states’ waters—the first of its kind in the na- you are hit with, you can overcome if you put principle of ‘‘Tikkun Olam’’—to repair the tion. your mind to it. world—striving each day to make our commu- H.R. 2018 undermines the ability of Min- Lt. Col. Blum is the recipient of the 2011 nity, our country, and our world a better place nesota or any other state to protect the quality Tony Snow Public Service Award, presented for the less fortunate. Myra was the absolute of its waters. This legislation eliminates Clean by the Great Comebacks Program. This pro- embodiment of Tikkun Olam, living according Water Act protections that prevent states from gram raises awareness of quality of life issues to its values of justice, compassion, and setting lax environmental laws and weak en- for people with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative co- peace. forcement policies that send pollution flowing litis, colorectal cancer and other diseases that Myra was a community leader and philan- over its borders into neighboring states. Min- can lead to ostomy surgery. Since receiving thropist without equal. Whether it was through nesota’s public health, economic vitality and this award Mr. Blum has continued to work the New England Patriots Charitable Founda- quality of life should not be at the mercy of hard and his determination is shown again tion, the Robert K. and Myra H. Kraft Founda- other states. H.R. 2018 is a serious threat to through being selected as the 2011–2012 tion, the Boys and Girls Club of Boston, or her states’ rights and demands a full and public JROTC National Instructor of the year. This is alma mater Brandeis University, Myra’s tire- debate. Unfortunately, House Republicans are the second time Mr. Blum has received the less work gave a voice to victims, a stage for rushing this highly controversial bill to the floor JROTC National Instructor of the year award, performing artists and a home to countless without holding even a single Committee hear- also receiving the award in 2003. Being a two- disadvantaged youth. Her love for Israel was ing. time recipient, demonstrates his commitment rivaled only by her commitment to making The Clean Water Act is one of our country’s and dedication to the JROTC, a program Massachusetts and Boston beacons of social most successful environmental laws. For over which is near and dear to my heart as a and cultural goodwill worldwide. She was guid- forty years, Democrats, Independents and Re- former educator and the grandfather of a ed by an incredibly strong moral compass and publicans have worked together to protect and JROTC student. an unrelenting drive to help others. restore America’s waters using the authorities Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to take Massachusetts has lost a hometown hero, in this law. Members of Congress today have the time and get to know JROTC instructors, and the Kraft family also has lost a loving wife, a responsibility to protect this important leg- like Lt. Col. Blum. Their devotion to uplifting mother, and grandmother. My thoughts and acy. H.R. 2018 is an unprecedented attempt American youth is worth our time and help. prayers are with the entire Kraft family and to dismantle the Clean Water Act and return to These instructors motto is, ‘‘Instruct Young with all of those whose lives have been the days when waterways in America were so People to be Better Citizens.’’ With this dictum touched by Myra’s formidable and gracious polluted they caught fire. we see the uplifting manner of the JROTC and spirit. We mourn Myra’s passing, while we H.R. 2018 is the latest in a series of Repub- why the instructors are such an influential part know that her incredible legacy of acts of lov- lican proposals that benefit polluters, not of America’s youth. Please join me in con- ing kindness will live on forever. American families, communities or the vast gratulating Lt. Col. Justin Blum of Florence, f majority of American businesses that follow S.C. for being chosen as a the JROTC Na- the law. I urge my colleagues to oppose this tional Instructor of the year from a group of H.R. 2018, CLEAN WATER COOPERA- legislation and put an end to the Republicans’ amazing individuals who are changing the TIVE FEDERALISM ACT OF 2011 dangerous policy of regulatory retreat. lives of scores of young people every day. HON. BETTY McCOLLUM f f OF MINNESOTA TRIBUTE TO NATIONAL JROTC IN- GOP WOMEN SPECIAL ORDER STRUCTOR OF THE YEAR JUSTIN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BLUM Wednesday, July 20, 2011 HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN OF FLORIDA Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise in HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES strong opposition to H.R. 2018, the so-called OF SOUTH CAROLINA Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act. It IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would be far more accurate to title this legisla- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, our na- tion the ‘‘Dirty Water Act’’ due to the damage Wednesday, July 20, 2011 tion’s budget is out of control. Two years ago, it would inflict on our nation’s waters. Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to our nation experienced our first trillion dollar This legislation severely weakens the Clean recognize one of my constituents, Justin Blum, Federal budget deficit. Last year, we experi- Water Act by prohibiting the Environmental of Florence, South Carolina. Lt. Col. Blum has enced our second trillion dollar deficit. Protection Agency (EPA) from challenging been selected as the 2011–2012 National This year, our annual deficit is projected to state water quality standards in cases when JROTC Instructor of the Year by the United reach over $1.6 trillion—the largest in history. those standards threaten the quality of the na- States Army Cadet Command. It was because We are spending more than we can afford and tion’s waters. Further, the bill removes the of Lt. Col. Blum’s distinguished work and long in the process saddling future generations with EPA’s authority to protect water bodies and history with the JROTC that he was bestowed a grim economic future. This is unacceptable. waterways from pollution resulting from min- this great honor. It is also why my colleagues and I are here ing, development and water resource projects. JROTC is a citizenship program devoted to this evening. As women, we know the impor- This unprecedented unraveling of federal au- the moral, physical and educational uplift of tance of creating and sticking to a budget. thority would have very real and negative con- American youth. Originally the JROTC was a The finances of many households are run sequences for the country, especially my state source of enlisting recruits and officer can- by women. of Minnesota. didates into the United States Military. It has We know that a family cannot wildly spend Minnesota is known as the land of 10,000 now shed some of its early military content, beyond its means. And yet this is what our lakes. It is the headwaters of the mighty Mis- but the program has retained its military struc- government is doing on a daily basis. sissippi River and the longest shoreline of ture and the resultant ability to infuse in its Our government has acted recklessly with Lake Superior—the largest of the Great Lakes. student cadets a sense of discipline and order. our financial security and prosperity. Just as Our quality of life is inexorably linked with the Lt. Col. Blum has been with the JROTC for 16 our families and neighbors have had to tighten quality of our state’s rivers, lakes, streams and years now, following his 21 year tenure in the our belts during this recession, the Federal wetlands. Minnesota’s economy depends on United States Army before retiring with the government must do the same. clean water to support its multibillion dollar rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Women have to juggle various household tourism and outdoor recreation industry, which During his time with United States Army, necessities while still remaining within their sustains tens of thousands of jobs. In addition protecting our country, he was also fighting budget constraints. This is why Republican to the economy, responsible EPA regulation another battle. Lt. Col. Blum was fighting ul- women support a constitutional amendment helps to protect the health of millions of Min- cerative colitis and a diagnosis of early stage requiring a balanced budget to help reign in nesotans who rely on the Mississippi River colon cancer. He did not let this deter him in Federal spending. and other surface waters for their drinking life. Being the resolute person that Mr. Blum It will help us start to get our fiscal house in water. Minnesotan’s strong commitment to is, there was no doubt in his mind that he order. A constitutional amendment will help clean water is best evidenced by passage of would be able to return to a full schedule. ensure the future stability and solvency of our a state constitutional amendment in 2008 After the surgery, Lt. Col. Blum, used his economy. Our grandchildren deserve nothing dedicating funding to protect and restore the struggle to inform others that no matter what less.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:38 Jul 21, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20JY8.024 E20JYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS July 20, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1371 LEGISLATION TO FAIRLY TAX THE 37TH ANNIVERSARY OF South Carolina. The Rev. Dr. Franklin D. ‘‘REVERSE MORRIS TRUST’’ TURKEY’S INVASION OF CYPRUS Colclough is retiring from the Presbytery of TRANSACTIONS New Harmony after 23 years of faithful service HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN and 42 years with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). He is deserving of recognition for his HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER OF MARYLAND OF NEW YORK lifetime of service to his community and spir- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES itual guidance to his congregants. Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Dr. Colclough began his ministry in 1969 Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise on after receiving his Master of Divinity at John- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the 37th anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of son C. Smith Theological Seminary in Atlanta, to introduce legislation that would eliminate a Georgia. He earned a Doctoral Degree in Min- tax loophole that puts at risk telecommuni- Cyprus to call upon the Government of Turkey istry at McCormick Theological Seminary in cations services and workers in states across to end its unlawful military occupation of the Chicago, Illinois. the country. The bill seeks to limit ‘‘Reverse Island. Morris Trust’’ (RMT) transactions, a tax avoid- For 37 years, Greek Cypriots have had to His first ministerial position was as pastor of ance loophole that continues to be utilized by live with the memory of being forcibly removed the Carmel Presbyterian Church in Chester, companies, including publicly regulated utility from their homes only to become refugees in South Carolina and Mt. Tabor Presbyterian companies. RMT transactions regularly allow their own country. For years, they endured a Church in Blackstock, South Carolina from companies to avoid paying millions of dollars policy of systematic ethnic cleansing and, de- 1969–1971. In 1972 he accepted a call as the in taxes while having adverse consequences spite the insistence of the international com- fourth, and youngest, installed pastor of the for consumers, workers and the Federal munity, to this day Cyprus remains under oc- Goodwill Presbyterian Church in Mayesville, Treasury. cupation. Forty-three thousand Turkish troops South Carolina. Goodwill was founded in Under an RMT, a parent company can spin occupy a third of the island, making the area 1867, and is the oldest African American off a subsidiary that merges into an unrelated they control among the most militarized re- Church in Sumter County, South Carolina and company tax free if the shareholders of the gions in the world. one of the oldest in the Sixth Congressional parent company control more than 50 percent For 37 years, it has been the goal of the District. He served as Goodwill’s pastor from of the voting rights and economic value of the international community to reunify Cyprus into 1972 until 1988. It is worth noting that Dr. resulting merged company. The result de- a stable and prosperous country where Greek Colclough served only three churches in rural prives the federal treasury of hundreds of mil- Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots can live to- South Carolina during his 19 years as a parish lions of dollars. And all too frequently, the new gether in peace and security. minister. entity incurs too much debt and lacks the cap- Attempts to reunify the country have under- In September 1988 he was called to serve ital needed to maintain services and perform gone various levels of negotiation for over 45 on the staff of New Harmony Presbytery which system upgrades that it depends on to provide years yielding few lasting achievements along is headquartered in Florence, South Carolina. quality services to its customers and create the way. Even the occasional success has Presently Dr. Colclough serves as the Head of good paying jobs. produced little of enduring material value. Staff and Stated Clerk for New Harmony Pres- The legislation I am introducing would re- For example, in 1979, the U.S. and UN ap- bytery. strict the benefits of the RMT transaction by plauded Turkey’s agreement to withdraw and Dr. Colclough has served on many boards removing an incentive for companies to sell off handover the uninhabited city of Famagusta to including the Board of Trustees at Johnson C. assets tax free by creating a spinoff company its rightful inhabitants. Every year, the UN Smith University Theological Seminary in At- that assumes massive amounts of debt. The calls upon Turkey to honor its commitment, lanta and the Columbia Theological Seminary bill would help protect the interests of con- but, to this day, Famagusta remains in the in Decatur, Georgia. He has served the Pres- sumers and workers, while preventing this un- hands of the Turkish government. byterian Church at all levels including Mem- intended loophole from resulting in the loss of The U.S. and the EU and the UN have hundreds of millions of dollars of federal reve- ber, Board of Pension, Moderator, Synod of demonstrated their willingness to work with South Atlantic, Stewardship Consultant for nues at a time when our federal deficit is soar- Turkey toward a lasting settlement in Cyprus ing. Based on analysis from the Joint Com- Mission 20/20, and member of the President’s that reunifies the country into a bi-zonal fed- Council, Montreat Conference Center. mittee on Taxation in the 111th Congress, eration. By continuing its occupation, by clos- closing the RMT loophole would raise approxi- ing its seaports to Cypriot-flagged ships, and While serving the church, Dr. Colclough also mately $250 million over 10 years. by refusing to follow through on its promises, served 26 years as a Military Chaplin in the One recent RMT transaction provides a Turkey has continued to ignore the will of the United States Army Reserve retiring in 1996 prime example of the dangers of this loophole. international community. with rank of Colonel. Despite objections from the public and Con- So, on this 37th anniversary of Turkey’s ille- Dr. Colclough is married to Eddie Segars gressional members, Verizon utilized the RMT gal occupation of Cyprus, I ask my colleagues Colclough. They are the parents of four adult to avoid taxes on a similar transaction with to join me in condemning the continued occu- children, Franklin, Jr., Glenys, Shelley, Kriston FairPoint Communications in Maine, New pation and join me in calling for Turkey to and grandparents of a granddaughter Kellen Hampshire and Vermont almost four years withdraw its troops from the island. and grandson Kriston. ago. As predicted, the result was unprece- dented consumer complaints lodged with state f Mr. Speaker, I ask you and our colleagues regulators who were unable to reverse the to join me in congratulating Rev. Dr. Colclough TRIBUTE TO REV. DR. FRANKLIN negative consequences. On October 26, 2009, for his faithful service to his community and D. COLCLOUGH FairPoint declared bankruptcy, leaving the fu- his state. I sincerely appreciate Dr. ture of telephone service across all three Colclough’s friendship and guidance over the states uncertain, and potentially putting at risk HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN last 19 years, and his generous advice from the compensation and benefits of thousands OF SOUTH CAROLINA the first day I offered to run for Congress. He has been a true leader in the State of South of employees. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join Carolina, and while he will no longer serve in Wednesday, July 20, 2011 me in this effort to close this loophole that the Presbyterian Church on a daily basis, I am cheats the American public and helps large Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to confident he will continue to be a guiding force companies evade paying taxes by saddling pay tribute to a man of great faith, who has in the community. smaller ones with debt. been a tremendous blessing to the State of

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:38 Jul 21, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A20JY8.028 E20JYPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E1372 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 20, 2011 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Homeland Security and Governmental Af- on October 2, 1996, signed on September fairs 23, 2009, at Washington, as corrected by Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, Oversight of Government Management, the an exchange of notes effected Novem- agreed to by the Senate on February 4, Federal Workforce, and the District of ber 16, 2010 and a related agreement ef- 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- Columbia Subcommittee fected by an exchange of notes on Sep- tem for a computerized schedule of all To hold hearings to examine small busi- tember 23, 2009 (Treaty Doc. 112–01) and meetings and hearings of Senate com- ness contracts, focusing on how over- the nominations of Jonathan Don mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- sight failures and regulatory loopholes Farrar, of California, to be Ambassador allow large businesses to get and keep to the Republic of Nicaragua, Derek J. tees, and committees of conference. small business contracts. Mitchell, of Connecticut, to be Special This title requires all such committees SD–342 Representative and Policy Coordinator to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Intelligence for Burma, with the rank of Ambas- Digest—designated by the Rules Com- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- sador, Frankie Annette Reed, of Mary- mittee—of the time, place, and purpose tion of Matthew G. Olsen, of Maryland, land, to be Ambassador to the Republic of the meetings, when scheduled, and to be Director of the National Counter- of the Fiji Islands, and to serve concur- any cancellations or changes in the terrorism Center, Office of the Director rently and without additional com- of National Intelligence. pensation as Ambassador to the Repub- meetings as they occur. SD–562 lic of Nauru, the Kingdom of Tonga, As an additional procedure along 2 p.m. Tuvalu, and the Republic of Kiribati, with the computerization of this infor- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Paul D. Wohlers, of Washington, to be mation, the Office of the Senate Daily fairs Ambassador to the Republic of Mac- Digest will prepare this information for Oversight of Government Management, the edonia, William H. Moser, of North printing in the Extensions of Remarks Federal Workforce, and the District of Carolina, to be Ambassador to the Re- Columbia Subcommittee public of Moldova, Thomas M. Country- section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD To hold hearings to examine Federal man, of Washington, to be an Assistant on Monday and Wednesday of each workers’ compensation. Secretary for International Security week. SD–342 and Non-Proliferation, Jeffrey Meetings scheduled for Thursday, 2:30 p.m. DeLaurentis, of New York, to be Alter- July 21, 2011 may be found in the Daily Foreign Relations nate Representative of the United Digest of today’s RECORD. Business meeting to consider S. 1280, to States of America for Special Political amend the Peace Corps Act to require Affairs in the United Nations, with the sexual assault risk-reduction and re- rank of Ambassador, and to be an Al- MEETINGS SCHEDULED sponse training, and the development ternate Representative of the United JULY 22 of sexual assault protocol and guide- States of America to the Sessions of 9:30 a.m. lines, the establishment of victims ad- the General Assembly of the United Commission on Security and Cooperation vocates, the establishment of a Sexual Nations, during his tenure of service as Assault Advisory Council, S. Res. 216, Alternate Representative of the United in Europe encouraging women’s political partici- States of America for Special Political To hold hearings to examine minority at pation in Saudi Arabia, S. Con. Res. Affairs in the United Nations, all of the risk, focusing on Coptic Christian in 147, expressing the sense of Congress Department of State. Egypt and renewed concerns over re- that Taiwan should be accorded ob- S–116, Capitol ports of disappearance, forced conver- server status in the International Civil Intelligence sions and forced marriages of Coptic Aviation Organization (ICAO), S. Res. To hold closed hearings to examine cer- Christian women and girls. 227, calling for the protection of the tain intelligence matters. 210, Cannon Building Mekong River Basin and increased SH–219 United States support for delaying the JULY 26 construction of mainstream dams JULY 27 9:30 a.m. along the Mekong River, S. Res. 175, 10 a.m. Armed Services expressing the sense of the Senate with Homeland Security and Governmental Af- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- respect to ongoing violations of the fairs tion of General Martin E. Dempsey, territorial integrity and sovereignty of To hold hearings to examine ten years USA for reappointment to the grade of Georgia and the importance of a peace- after 9/11, focusing on emergency com- general and to be Chairman of the ful and just resolution to the conflict munications. Joint Chiefs of Staff. within Georgia’s internationally recog- SD–342 SD–106 nized borders, Treaty between the Gov- Judiciary 10 a.m. ernment of the United States of Amer- To hold hearings to examine fulfilling Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs ica and the Government of the Repub- our treaty obligations and protecting To hold hearings to examine the nomina- lic of Rwanda Concerning the Encour- Americans abroad. tions of Martin J. Gruenberg, of Mary- agement and Reciprocal Protection of SD–226 land, to be Chairperson and to be a Investment, signed at Kigali on Feb- Veterans’ Affairs Member of the Board of Directors of ruary 19, 2008 (Treaty Doc. 110–23), Con- To hold hearings to examine the lifetime the Federal Deposit Insurance Corpora- vention between the Government of the costs of supporting the newest genera- tion, Thomas J. Curry, of Massachu- United States of America and the Gov- tion of veterans. setts, to be Comptroller of the Cur- ernment of the Republic of Hungary for SD–562 rency, Department of the Treasury, the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Joint Economic Committee and S. Roy Woodall, Jr., of Kentucky, the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with To hold hearings to examine maximizing to be a Member of the Financial Sta- Respect to Taxes on Income, signed on America’s prosperity, focusing on how bility Oversight Council. February 4, 2010, at Budapest (the ‘‘pro- fiscal rules can restrain Federal over- SD–538 posed Convention’’) and a related spending. Finance agreement effected by an exchange of SH–216 To hold hearings to examine perspectives notes on February 4, 2010 (Treaty Doc. 10:30 a.m. on deficit reduction, focusing on a re- 111–07), Protocol Amending the Conven- Commerce, Science, and Transportation view of key issues. tion between the Government of the Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast SD–215 United States of America and the Gov- Guard Subcommittee Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions ernment of the Grand Duchy of Luxem- To hold hearings to examine defending To hold hearings to examine building a bourg for the Avoidance of Double Tax- United States economic interests in ladder of opportunity, focusing on ation and the Prevention of Fiscal Eva- the changing arctic, focusing on if what’s working to make the American sion with Respect to Taxes on Income there is a strategy. dream a reality for middle class fami- and Capital, signed on May 20, 2009, at SR–253 lies. Luxembourg (the ‘‘proposed Protocol’’) 2 p.m. SD–430 and a related agreement effected by the Armed Services Judiciary exchange of notes also signed on May Readiness and Management Support Sub- Immigration, Refugees and Border Secu- 20, 2009 (Treaty Doc. 111–08), Protocol committee rity Subcommittee Amending the Convention between the To hold hearings to examine financial To hold hearings to examine the eco- United States of America and the management and business trans- nomic imperative for enacting immi- Swiss Confederation for the Avoidance formation at the Department of De- gration reform. of Double Taxation with Respect to fense. SD–226 Taxes on Income, signed at Washington SR–232A

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HIGHLIGHTS Senate passed H.R. 2055, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, as amended. Senate bers of the Armed Forces and veterans in a timely Chamber Action manner. Pages S4700–01 Routine Proceedings, pages S4681–S4739 Boxer Modified Amendment No. 577, of a per- Measures Introduced: Six bills were introduced, as fecting nature. Pages S4701, S4703 follows: S. 1389–1394. Page S4721 Rejected: Measures Passed: Vitter Amendment No. 568, to provide that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made avail- Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, able by this Act may be obligated or expended at and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: By 97 a rate higher than the level of the Senate and House yeas to 2 nays (Vote No. 115), Senate passed H.R. of Representatives concurrent budget resolution for 2055, making appropriations for military construc- fiscal year 2012. (By 69 yeas to 30 nays (Vote No. tion, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related 113), Senate tabled the amendment.) agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, Pages S4687, S4690–91 2012, after agreeing to the substitute amendment, Coburn Amendment No. 564, to require evidence and taking action on the following amendments pro- of causal relationships for presumptions by the Sec- posed thereto: Pages S4687–91, S4700–12 retary of Veterans Affairs of service connection for Adopted: diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide Johnson (SD) Further Modified Amendment No. agents. (By 69 yeas to 30 nays (Vote No. 114), Sen- 556, of a perfecting nature. Pages S4687, S4701–02 ate tabled the amendment.) Pages S4687, S4702–04 Wyden/Merkley Amendment No. 570, to provide Withdrawn: for the closure of Umatilla Army Chemical Depot, Coburn (for McCain) Amendment No. 553, to Oregon. Page S4687 eliminate the additional amount of $10,000,000, not Reid (for Hutchison) Amendment No. 562, to re- included in the President’s budget request for fiscal strict the use of funds for a permanent United States year 2012, appropriated for the Department of De- Africa Command headquarters outside of the United fense for planning and design for the Energy Con- States. Page S4702 servation Investment Program. Page S4687 Reid (for Hutchison) Amendment No. 563, to Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a limit the availability of funds for military construc- conference with the House thereon, and the Chair tion projects at Grafenwohr and Baumholder, Ger- was authorized to appoint the following conferees on many, pending a report on the brigade combat team the part of the Senate: Senators Johnson (SD), scheduled to be withdrawn from Germany in 2015. Inouye, Landrieu, Murray, Reed, Nelson (NE), Pryor, Page S4702 Tester, Leahy, Kirk, Hutchison, McConnell, Mur- Ayotte Amendment No. 575, to require the Sec- kowski, Blunt, Hoeven, Coats, and Cochran. retary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Page S4712 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, to sub- Cut, Cap, and Balance Act—Agreement: A mit a report to Congress detailing the Secretary’s unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached pro- plans, and identifying challenges, both technical and viding that when the Senate receives H.R. 2560, to administrative, to ensure that advanced, next-genera- cut, cap, and balance the Federal budget, it be or- tion prosthetics are made available to injured mem- dered to be read twice and placed on the Calendar; D808

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Zukunft, Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, of Regulatory Integrity within the Office of Manage- Security and Stewardship, United States Coast ment and Budget, and S. 1339, to provide for the Guard, Department of Homeland Security; David M. compilation and reporting of participation data relat- Kennedy, Assistant Administrator, National Ocean ing to Federal rulemaking, after receiving testimony Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin- from Senator Whitehouse; and Sally Katzen, former istration, Department of Commerce; Grover Robin- Administrator, Office of Information and Regulatory son, Escambia County Commissioner, Pensacola, Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Susan E. Florida; R. Eugene Turner, Louisiana State Univer- Dudley, George Washington University Regulatory sity Department of Oceanography and Coastal Studies Center, David Goldston, Natural Resources Sciences, Baton Rouge; Erik Milito, American Petro- Defense Council, and Karen Harned, National Fed- leum Institute (API), Washington, D.C.; and Jim eration of Independent Business (NFIB), all of Ayers, Ocean Conservancy, Juneau, Alaska. Washington, D.C. YELLOWSTONE RIVER OIL SPILL BUSINESS MEETING Committee on Environment and Public Works: Sub- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: committee on Transportation and Infrastructure con- Committee ordered favorably reported the nomina- cluded an oversight hearing to examine the Yellow- tions of Phyllis Nichamoff Segal, of Massachusetts, stone River oil spill, after receiving testimony from Lisa M. Quiroz, of New York, John D. Podesta, of Bob Perciasepe, Deputy Administrator, Environ- the District of Columbia, Matthew Francis McCabe, mental Protection Agency; Cynthia L. Quarterman, of Pennsylvania, Marguerite W. Kondracke, of Ten- Administrator, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials nessee, Jane D. Hartley, of New York, and Richard Safety Administration, Department of Transpor- Christman, of Kentucky, all to be a Member of the tation; William Kennedy, Yellowstone County Com- Board of Directors of the Corporation for National missioner, Billings, Montana; Gary W. Pruessing, and Community Service, Dan Arvizu, of Colorado, ExxonMobil Pipeline Company, Washington, D.C.; Alan I. Leshner, of Maryland, and William Carl and Scott McBurney, Laurel, Montana. Lineberger, of Colorado, all to be a Member of the NOMINATIONS National Science Board, National Science Founda- tion, Aaron Paul Dworkin, of Michigan, to be a Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded Member of the National Council on the Arts, and a hearing to examine the nominations of Earl An- Eric S. Edelman, of Virginia, to be a Member of the thony Wayne, of Maryland, to be Ambassador to Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Mexico, and Arnold A. Chacon, of Virginia, to be Peace. Ambassador to the Republic of Guatemala, both of the Department of State, after the nominees testified DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT and answered questions in their own behalf. Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a FEDERAL REGULATION hearing to examine S. 598, to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- of marriage, focusing on assessing the impact of the fairs: Committee concluded hearings to examine Fed- Defense of Marriage Act on American families, after eral regulation, focusing on S. 1030, to reform the receiving testimony from Representatives John Lewis regulatory process to ensure that small businesses are and Nadler; Tom Minnery, Focus on the Family, free to compete and to create jobs, S. 1189, to Colorado Springs, Colorado; Joe Solmonese, Human amend the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 Rights Campaign, Austin R. Nimocks, Alliance De- (2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) to provide for regulatory im- fense Fund, and Edward Whelan, Ethics and Public pact analyses for certain rules, consideration of the Policy Center, all of Washington, D.C.; Evan least burdensome regulatory alternative, S. 128, to Wolfson, Freedom to Marry, New York, New York; amend title 44 of the United States Code, to provide Ron Wallen, Indio, California; Andrew Sorbo, for the suspension of fines under certain cir- Cheshire, Connecticut; and Susan M. Murray, cumstances for first-time paperwork violations by Ferrisburgh, Vermont. small business concerns, S. 299, to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major COUNTERNARCOTICS EFFORTS IN rules of the executive branch shall have no force or AFGHANISTAN effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics into law, S. 358, to codify and modify regulatory re- Control: Caucus concluded a hearing to examine quirements of Federal agencies, S. 602, to require counternarcotics efforts in Afghanistan, focusing on regulatory reform, S. 1338, to amend chapter 5 of future counternarcotics efforts in the country as title 31, United States Code, to establish the Office United States troop levels are reduced in the coming

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reported without amendment: H.R. 1751 and H.R. H.R. 2011. The following were ordered reported 1539. without amendment: H.R. 818, H.R. 1258, H.R. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES 1421, and H.R. 1560. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Full Committee held a CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION markup of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, SAFETY AND SOUNDNESS IMPROVEMENT Fiscal Year 2012. The bill was ordered reported, as ACT OF 2011 amended. Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES H.R. 1315, the ‘‘Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011.’’ Committee on the Judiciary: Full Committee held a The Committee granted, by voice vote, a structured markup of the following: H.R. 704, the ‘‘Security rule providing one hour of general debate equally di- and Fairness Enhancement for America Act of vided and controlled by the chair and ranking mi- 2011’’; H.R. 1550, the ‘‘Federal Law Enforcement nority member of the Committee on Financial Serv- Recruitment and Retention Act of 2011’’; H.R. ices. The rule waives all points of order against con- 2076, the ‘‘Investigative Assistance for Violent sideration of the bill. The rule makes in order as Crimes Act of 2011’’; H.R. 963, the ‘‘See Some- original text for the purpose of amendment the thing, Say Something Act of 2011’’; H.R. 1059, to Rules Committee Print of H.R. 1316 dated July 14, protect the safety of judges by extending the author- 2011 and provides that the print shall be considered ity of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive in- as read. The rule makes in order only those amend- formation contained in their financial disclosure re- ments printed in the Rules Committee report ac- ports, and for other purposes; and H.R. 2552, the companying the resolution. Each such amendment ‘‘Identity Theft Improvement Act of 2011’’. H.R. may be offered only in the order printed in the re- 1550 was ordered reported, as amended. The fol- port, may be offered only by a Member designated lowing were ordered reported without amendment: in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be H.R. 704, H.R. 2076, H.R. 963, H.R. 1059, and debatable for the time specified in the report equally H.R. 2552. divided and controlled by the proponent and an op- MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES ponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the ques- Committee on Natural Resources: Full Committee held tion. The rule waives all points of order against the a markup of the following: H.R. 241, to authorize amendments printed in the Rules Committee report. the conveyance of certain National Forest System The rule provides one motion to recommit with or lands in the Los Padres National Forest in California; without instructions. Finally, the rule directs the H.R. 258, the ‘‘Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Clerk to, in the engrossment of H.R. 1315, add the Recovery Act of 2011’’; H.R. 461, the ‘‘South Utah text of H.R. 830 as passed by the House as a new Valley Electric Conveyance Act’’; H.R. 473, the matter at the end of H.R. 1315. Testimony on H.R. ‘‘HALE Scouts Act’’ or the ‘‘Help to Access Land for 1315 was heard from the following: Rep. Capito, the Education of Scouts’’; H.R. 795, the ‘‘Small- Rep. Frank of Massachusetts, Rep. Miller of North Scale Hydropower Enhancement Act of 2011’’; H.R. Carolina, Rep. Jackson Lee of Texas, and Rep. Chu. 818, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to allow for prepayment of repayment contracts between the LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS United States and the Uintah Water Conservancy ACT, FY 2012 District; H.R. 1158, the ‘‘Montana Mineral Convey- Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on ance Act’’; H.R. 1258, the ‘‘Box Elder Utah Land H.R. 1315, the ‘‘Consumer Financial Protection Conveyance Act’’; H.R. 1421, to amend the Water Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011’’; Resources Development Act of 1986 to clarify the and H.R. 2551, the ‘‘Legislative Branch Appropria- role of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma with re- tions Act, FY 2012.’’ The Committee granted, by gard to the maintenance of the W.D. Mayo Lock voice vote, a structured rule providing one hour of and Dam in Oklahoma; H.R. 1560, to amend the general debate equally divided and controlled by the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta chair and ranking minority member of the Com- Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to allow the mittee on Appropriations. The rule waives all points Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe to determine blood of order against consideration of the bill. The rule quantum requirement for membership in that tribe; provides that the bill shall be considered as read. and H.R. 2011, the ‘‘National Strategic and Critical The rule waives points of order against provisions in Minerals Policy Act of 2011’’. The following were the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule ordered reported, as amended: H.R. 241, H.R. 258, XXI. The rule provides that the chair and ranking H.R. 461, H.R. 473, H.R. 795, H.R. 1158, and minority member or their designees may offer pro

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Each such amendment States Transportation Command, all of the Department of may be offered only in the order printed in the re- Defense, 9:30 a.m., SH–216. port, may be offered only by a Member designated Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: to hold hearings to examine enhanced oversight after the fi- in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be nancial crisis, focusing on the ‘‘Wall Street Reform Act’’ debatable for the time specified in the report equally at one year, 10 a.m., SD–538. divided and controlled by the proponent and an op- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- ponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall committee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Ma- not be subject to a demand for division of the ques- rine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, to hold hearings tion. The rule waives all points of order against the to examine making our roads safer, focusing on reauthor- amendments printed in the report. Finally, the rule ization of the Motor Carrier Safety Programs, 2:30 p.m., provides one motion to recommit with or without SR–253. instructions. Testimony on H.R. 2551 was heard Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: business from the following: Rep. Crenshaw, Rep. Honda, meeting to consider S. 916, to facilitate appropriate oil Rep. Moran, Rep. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Rep. and gas development on Federal land and waters, to limit Watt, Rep. Gosar, Rep. Holt, Rep. Schweikert, Rep. dependence of the United States on foreign sources of oil Wasserman Schultz, and Rep. Altmire. and gas, and S. 917, to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to reform the management of energy and LEGISLATIVE MEASURES mineral resources on the Outer Continental Shelf, 10 Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on Over- a.m., SD–366. Committee on Environment and Public Works: to hold hear- sight and Investigations held a hearing on the fol- ings to examine legislative issues for transportation reau- lowing: H.R. 2383, the ‘‘Modernizing Notice to thorization, 10 a.m., SD–406. Claimants Act’’; H.R. 2243, the ‘‘Veterans Employ- Committee on Foreign Relations: to hold hearings to exam- ment Promotion Act’’; H.R. 2388, the ‘‘Access to ine the nomination of Sung Y. Kim, of California, to be Timely Information Act’’; and draft legislation. Tes- Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Department of timony was heard from Thomas Murphy, Director, State, 10:30 a.m., SD–419. Compensation Service Veterans Benefits Administra- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: to tion, Department of Veterans Affairs; John H. hold hearings to examine improving for-profit higher ‘‘Jack’’ Thompson, Deputy Assistant General Coun- education, focusing on a roundtable discussion of policy sel, Department of Veterans Affairs; Elizabeth A. solutions, 2 p.m., SH–216. McGrath, Deputy Chief Management Officer, De- Committee on Indian Affairs: to hold an oversight hear- partment of Defense; Debra Filippi, Former Director, ing to examine floods and fires, focusing on emergency preparedness for natural disasters in the native commu- U.S. Department of Defense/U.S. Department of nities, 2:15 p.m., SD–628. Veterans Affairs, Interagency Program Office; and Committee on the Judiciary: business meeting to consider public witnesses. S. 1231, to reauthorize the Second Chance Act of 2007, S. 27, to prohibit brand name drug companies from com- Joint Meetings pensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of No joint committee meetings were held. a generic drug into the market, S. 1228, to prohibit traf- ficking in counterfeit military goods or services, S. 401, f to help Federal prosecutors and investigators combat pub- COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THURSDAY, lic corruption by strengthening and clarifying the law, S. JULY 21, 2011 657, to encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout the United States in order to dissemi- (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) nate information when a law enforcement officer is seri- ously injured or killed in the line of duty, S. 409, to ban the sale of certain synthetic drugs, S. 605, to amend the Senate Controlled Substances Act to place synthetic drugs in Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: to hold Schedule I, S. 839, to ban the sale of certain synthetic hearings to examine the nomination of Mark P. Wetjen, drugs, and the nominations of Steve Six, of Kansas, to be of Nevada, to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Fu- United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit, Chris- tures Trading Commission, 10 a.m., SD–G50. topher Droney, of Connecticut, to be United States Cir- Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings to examine cuit Judge for the Second Circuit, Robert David Mariani, the nominations of James A. Winnefeld, Jr., USN for re- to be United States District Judge for the Middle District appointment to the grade of admiral and to be Vice of Pennsylvania, Cathy Bissoon, and Mark Raymond Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Raymond Hornak, both to be a United States District Judge for the T. Odierno, USA for reappointment to the grade of gen- Western District of Pennsylvania, Robert N. Scola, Jr., to

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be United States District Judge for the Southern District Committee on Rules, Full Committee, hearing on legisla- of Florida, and Clayton D. Johnson, to be United States tion regarding the Interior, Environment, and Related Marshal for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Depart- Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2012. 3 p.m., H–313 ment of Justice, 10 a.m., SD–226. Capitol. Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold closed hearings to Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Full Com- examine certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. mittee, markup of H.R. 2096, the Cybersecurity En- Special Committee on Aging: to hold hearings to examine hancement Act of 2011.’’ 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. reducing drug costs to Medicare, 2 p.m., SD–106. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Eco- nomic Opportunity, hearing on H.R. 2274, to amend House title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Committee on Agriculture, Subcommittee on Nutrition Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to submit and Horticulture, hearing on Agricultural Program to Congress annual reports on the Post-9/11 Educational Audit: Examination of Title IV Nutrition Programs, 10 Assistance Program, and for other purposes; H.R. 1911, a.m., 1300 Longworth. the ‘‘Protecting Veterans’ Homes Act’’; H.R. 2329, the Full Committee, hearing on Derivatives Reform: The ‘‘Ensuring a Response for Servicemembers Act’’; H.R. View from Main Street, 2 p.m., 1300 Longworth. 1263, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to Committee on Education and the Workforce, Full Com- provide surviving spouses with certain protections relat- mittee, markup of legislation regarding the ‘‘Protecting ing to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures; H.R. 2302 Jobs from Government Interference Act.’’ 10 a.m., 2175 to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Sec- Rayburn. retary of Veterans Affairs to notify Congress of con- Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on ferences sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs; Health, hearing entitled ‘‘Legislative Hearing to Address and H.R. 2345, to amend title 38, United States Code, Bioterrorism, Controlled Substances and Public Health to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Sec- Issues.’’ 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. retary of Veterans Affairs to pay a monthly assistance al- Subcommittee on Energy and Power, continue hearing lowance to disabled veterans training or competing for entitled ‘‘The American Energy Initiative.’’ The hearing the Paralympic Team and the authorization of appropria- will continue to focus on legislation regarding the ‘‘Pipe- tions for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide as- line Infrastructure and Community Protection Act of sistance to United States Paralympics, Inc. 10 a.m., 334 2011.’’ 9 a.m., 2322 Rayburn. Cannon.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Thursday, July 21 10 a.m., Thursday, July 21

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Thursday: The Majority Leader will move Program for Thursday: Consideration of H.R. 1315— to proceed to consideration of H.R. 2560, Cut, Cap, and Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Im- Balance Act. provement Act of 2011 (Subject to a Rule). Begin consid- eration of H.R. 2551—Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2012 (Subject to a Rule).

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Fitzpatrick, Michael G., Pa., E1364 Pompeo, Mike, Kans., E1365 Guinta, Frank C., N.H., E1363 Quigley, Mike, Ill., E1364 Aderholt, Robert B., Ala., E1364 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E1366, E1368 Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E1366 Bilirakis, Gus M., Fla., E1366 King, Steve, Iowa, E1365 Richardson, Laura, Calif., E1368 Bishop, Sanford D., Jr., Ga., E1369 Lowey, Nita M., N.Y., E1364 Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana, Fla., E1370 Burton, Dan, Ind., E1369 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E1370 Clyburn, James E., S.C., E1370, E1371 Markey, Edward J., Mass., E1369 Ryan, Tim, Ohio, E1363 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E1369 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E1363 Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, N.Y., E1371 Costa, Jim, Calif., E1369 Palazzo, Steven M., Miss., E1368 Smith, Christopher H., N.J., E1364 Dent, Charles W., Pa., E1366 Pallone, Frank, Jr., N.J., E1366 Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E1371 Duncan, John J., Tenn., E1367 Paul, Ron, Tex., E1365 Wittman, Robert J., Va., E1363

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