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Vol. 157 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2011 No. 38 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was I have visited Japan twice, once back rifice our values and our future all in called to order by the Speaker pro tem- in 2007 and again in 2009 when I took the name of deficit reduction. pore (Mr. CAMPBELL). my oldest son. It’s a beautiful country; Where Americans value health pro- f and I know the people of Japan to be a tections, the Republican CR slashes resilient, generous, and hardworking funding for food safety inspection, DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO people. In this time of inexpressible community health centers, women’s TEMPORE suffering and need, please know that health programs, and the National In- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- the people of South Carolina and the stitutes of Health. fore the House the following commu- people of America stand with the citi- Where Americans value national se- nication from the Speaker: zens of Japan. curity, the Republican plan eliminates WASHINGTON, DC, May God bless them, and may God funding for local police officers and March 14, 2011. continue to bless America. firefighters protecting our commu- I hereby appoint the Honorable JOHN f nities and slashes funding for nuclear CAMPBELL to act as Speaker pro tempore on nonproliferation, air marshals, and this day. FUNDING THE FEDERAL Customs and Border Protection. Where JOHN A. BOEHNER, GOVERNMENT Americans value the sacrifice our men Speaker of the House of Representatives. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The and women in uniform make to protect f Chair recognizes the gentleman from us, the Republican plan slashes funding MORNING-HOUR DEBATE Virginia (Mr. CONNOLLY) for 5 minutes. to assist homeless veterans. Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Where Americans value a focus on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Speaker, the year-long continuing res- job creation, the Republican plan ant to the order of the House of Janu- olution the Republicans in this House slashes funds for job training and dra- ary 5, 2011, the Chair will now recog- passed last month on a straight party- matically reduces educational support. nize Members from lists submitted by line vote represents misguided values. Where Americans value transportation the majority and minority leaders for House Republicans sought to cut an ar- improvements, the Republican plan morning-hour debate. bitrary amount of funding and did so slashes funding for infrastructure im- The Chair will alternate recognition with a meat ax, indiscriminately at- provements and eliminates the Federal between the parties, with each party tacking worthwhile investments, giv- commitment to the Washington Metro- limited to 1 hour and each Member ing no concern to the tremendously politan Area Transit Authority. other than the majority and minority negative impact this irresponsible at- Where Americans value clean air and leaders and the minority whip limited tack will have on our economy. In the water, the Republican plan destroys to 5 minutes each, but in no event shall race for ever-increasing and arbitrary the Nation’s long-fought environment debate continue beyond 1:50 p.m. cuts, they have demonstrated they protections. In fact, according to the f know the cost of everything and the organization Republicans for Environ- value of nothing. mental Protection, the Republican CONDOLENCES TO THE PEOPLE OF Moody’s Analytics said that this ap- plan represents an unprecedented as- JAPAN proach would cost the Nation 700,000 sault on America’s environment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The jobs. The Economic Policy Institute The Republican plan defunds the Chair recognizes the gentleman from said 800,000 jobs. Goldman Sachs said landmark Chesapeake Bay restoration South Carolina (Mr. DUNCAN) for 1 the long-term Republican plan would effort, a joint effort of localities, minute. lower economic growth by 2 percent States, and the Federal Government to Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. I while increasing unemployment by 1 protect and preserve America’s largest rise today to speak on behalf of the percent. Even the conservative Club for estuary. In fact, that plan goes further people of the Third Congressional Dis- Growth called it a ‘‘mistake,’’ stating and repeals longstanding Clean Water trict of South Carolina to express our that ‘‘cutting spending is important, Act health protections, such as the condolences to the people of Japan in but economic growth is even more im- ability to enact standards for arsenic the wake of the 8.9 magnitude earth- portant.’’ pollution, lead pollution, and acid mine quake that struck off the northeast The need for fiscal discipline, of drainage in water supplies. coast of Japan this past Friday and the course, is clear. We must return to a The Republican plan also repeals devastating tsunami that claimed the long-term path of fiscal responsibility much of the Clean Air Act, including lives of thousands of people. to reduce deficits, but we must not sac- the EPA’s ability to protect us from

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Through the existing Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Is this the type of transparency that Clean Air Act, we are reducing our Na- nal stands approved. the President campaigned on? I think tion’s dependence on foreign oil Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. Speaker, pursu- not. through improved fuel efficiency stand- ant to clause 1, rule I, I demand a vote It’s time for the White House to ards. An agreement to improve fuel ef- on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval make those documents available to ficiency by 30 percent by 2016 will re- of the Journal. those of us in the House who have been sult in American car owners saving The SPEAKER. The question is on asking for them for almost 2 years’ $3,000 per vehicle and will reduce the the Speaker’s approval of the Journal. time. Transparency is, indeed, a two- Nation’s oil dependence by 77 billion The question was taken; and the way street. gallons of gasoline for vehicles pro- Speaker announced that the ayes ap- duced from 2012 through 2016. This effi- peared to have it. f ciency improvement will keep $9.9 bil- Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. Speaker, I ob- lion from being sent to OPEC countries ject to the vote on the ground that a HONORING THE MEMORY OF like Libya and Iran unless the Repub- quorum is not present and make the DAVID BRODER, DEAN OF THE lican plan succeeds in overturning point of order that a quorum is not WASHINGTON PRESS CORPS those efforts. present. (Mr. DREIER asked and was given Mr. Speaker, the continuing resolu- The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 8, permission to address the House for 1 tion passed 2 weeks ago is not respon- rule XX, further proceedings on this minute and to revise and extend his re- sible. It sacrifices our Nation’s values, question will be postponed. marks.) our health, our security, our economy, The point of no quorum is considered Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, back in our transportation needs, our environ- withdrawn. 1979, after I had narrowly lost my first mental plans, and hundreds of thou- f election to Congress, I came to Wash- sands of jobs. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ington, and I went to The Washington But now we have a chance to work Post and I had the opportunity to meet together in a bipartisan fashion—Re- The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman David Broder, the dean of the Wash- publicans and Democrats working with from Texas (Mr. BURGESS) come for- ington press corps. the Senate—to reduce the deficit and ward and lead the House in the Pledge Mr. Broder very kindly took me on a in a conscientious manner. Let’s work of Allegiance. tour of The Washington Post news- together to reach a compromise on Mr. BURGESS led the Pledge of Alle- room, spent about a half hour with me, funding the Federal Government that giance as follows: and that meeting left an indelible im- addresses the Nation’s debt while pre- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the pression on me. serving American values. United States of America, and to the Repub- I read the words of the writer and lic for which it stands, one nation under God, f indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. commentator Mark Shields, who the RECESS other day said that David Broder, who, f as we all know, passed away last week, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- CALLING ON TRANSPARENCY never fell victim to the disease of self- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair FROM THE OBAMA ADMINISTRA- importance. declares the House in recess until 2 TION I heard that he spent a great deal of p.m. today. (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given time with young reporters, but here I Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 7 min- permission to address the House for 1 was a young defeated congressional utes p.m.), the House stood in recess minute and to revise and extend his re- candidate, and he spent time with me. until 2 p.m. marks.) When I had the chance to go on to the f Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, we’re Rules Committee, he said, Well, it’s a great opportunity you’ll find, but re- b 1400 coming up on the 1-year anniversary of the passage of the Patient Protection member that committee up there is AFTER RECESS and Affordable Care Act. very small by design. It’s to keep us The recess having expired, the House President Obama, during the 2008 and the press corps out. was called to order by the Speaker at 2 Presidential campaign, repeatedly Well, I have to say that Mr. Broder, p.m. promised that this would be an open over the years, provided me with friendship and a lot of great advice. His f and transparent process. He acknowl- edged the people’s right to know. In performances before the gridiron were PRAYER fact, he said over and over again, ‘‘not legendary, and I know that he’s some- The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. negotiating behind closed doors but one who will be missed all the way Coughlin, offered the following prayer: bringing all parties together so that across the board. Eternal God, before Whom all cre- the American people can see what the Mr. Speaker, our thoughts and pray- ation bows, and the Father of all hu- choices are.’’ ers are with the Broder family. And the manity, another week of life and test- ‘‘So that the American people can see press corps is a lesser place for his ing unfolds before us. what the choices are.’’ passing. With the breath of spring upon us, But instead of doing that, in May of may Congress be given fresh vision on 2009, a secret meeting of six special in- f how to address the needs of Your peo- terest groups down at the White House. ple and, as a good steward of national In September of that year, I began RECESS resources, be delivered from alien sending letters. In January of 2010, I The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. forces and the tyranny of money. filed a resolution of inquiry so we could CAMPBELL). Pursuant to clause 12(a) of By respecting the goodness of Your see what went on in those meetings rule I, the Chair declares the House in creation and recognizing Your image in and what the deal was. But, unfortu- recess subject to the call of the Chair. each person, make this Nation an in- nately, we were shut down. Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 5 min- strument of peace and an ambassador This year, now under new leadership utes p.m.), the House stood in recess of reconciliation in Your holy name. of our Speaker and Chairman UPTON of subject to the call of the Chair.

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The ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER that we name this post office in Inver- bill is cosponsored by all 52 members of PRO TEMPORE ness for Army Specialist Velloza to the California delegation. Further, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- honor a true American hero and his H.R. 793 was taken up by the House ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair service to our country. Committee on Oversight and Govern- will postpone further proceedings Jake Robert Velloza was born on ment Reform on March 10, 2011, and today on motions to suspend the rules June 21, 1986, in Santa Rosa, California; was reported out of the committee on on which a recorded vote or the yeas and he grew up in Inverness. From a the same day. and nays are ordered, or on which the young age, he knew that he wanted to I would like to briefly highlight some vote incurs objection under clause 6 of serve his country in the military. His of the achievements and honorable rule XX. high school football coach recalled service of Specialist Velloza. The only Record votes on postponed questions after his death: ‘‘He was set on his son of Robert and Susan Velloza, Spe- will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. goals. He was one of those young men cialist Jake Velloza was a lifelong resi- who knew what he wanted to do and f dent of Inverness, California. Specialist did it. Service to his country is what Velloza graduated from high school in SPECIALIST JAKE ROBERT appealed to him.’’ 2004 and attended the College of Marin VELLOZA POST OFFICE Specialist Velloza enlisted in the before enlisting in the Army in 2006. Army in 2006 and was assigned to the Mr. ROSS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I Specialist Velloza was a member of the Army’s 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry move to suspend the rules and pass the 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, bill (H.R. 793) to designate the facility 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division sta- 1st Cavalry Division based out of Fort of the United States Postal Service lo- tioned out of Fort Hood, Texas. Army Hood, Texas. Tragically, on May 2, cated at 12781 Sir Francis Drake Boule- Specialist Velloza was serving in 2009, Specialist Velloza was shot and vard in Inverness, California, as the Mosul, Iraq, when he was killed in ac- killed by enemy forces while on his ‘‘Specialist Jake Robert Velloza Post tion by enemy fire on May 2, 2009. second tour of duty in Mosul, Iraq. He Office’’. Mr. Speaker, in recognition of this was 22 years old, and left behind his The Clerk read the title of the bill. young man’s bravery and accomplish- fiancee, Danielle Erwin, whom he had The text of the bill is as follows: ments, I ask that we pass the under- proposed to just 6 months prior to his lying bill without reservation and pay H.R. 793 tragic death. For his bravery and serv- tribute to the commitment and sac- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ice to his country, Specialist Velloza rifice made by Specialist Velloza on be- resentatives of the United States of America in was awarded the Bronze Star and Pur- Congress assembled, half of our country. ple Heart, both of which were presented I urge the passage of H.R. 793. SECTION 1. SPECIALIST JAKE ROBERT VELLOZA to his parents, Robert and Susan Mr. Speaker, at this time, I yield 5 POST OFFICE. Velloza. (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the minutes to the lead sponsor of this Mr. Speaker, having a father who United States Postal Service located at 12781 measure, the gentlewoman from Cali- fought and served in World War II, Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Inverness, fornia, Representative LYNN WOOLSEY. along with three brothers who are all California, shall be known and designated as Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, it has the ‘‘Specialist Jake Robert Velloza Post Of- combat veterans of the Vietnam war, it been my honor to introduce and shep- fice’’. is a privilege for me to stand here herd to the floor H.R. 793, a bill paying (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, today before this body and honor the map, regulation, document, paper, or other memory of a true American hero. As tribute to an American hero in my record of the United States to the facility re- the Representative of Florida’s 12th home district. ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Congressional District, I have the On May 2, 2009, Army Specialist Jake be a reference to the ‘‘Specialist Jake Robert Robert Velloza of Inverness, California, Velloza Post Office’’. honor of representing many of our brave retired servicemembers who were was shot and killed during an attack The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- based out of MacDill Air Force Base in by Iraqi soldiers near the city of Mosul. ant to the rule, the gentleman from Tampa, just a few miles west of my dis- He was 22 years old and on his second Florida (Mr. ROSS) and the gentleman trict. tour in Iraq. He was the only child of from Massachusetts (Mr. LYNCH) each The men and women who were once Bob and Susan Velloza. He was engaged will control 20 minutes. based out of MacDill and those who to be married to Danielle Erwin, pro- The Chair recognizes the gentleman currently work there have much in posing to her on the Golden Gate from Florida. common with Specialist Velloza, a cou- Bridge, between deployments, 6 months GENERAL LEAVE rageous young man who made the ulti- before his death. Mr. ROSS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I mate sacrifice promoting freedom and Jake was a stand-out athlete at ask unanimous consent that all Mem- protecting our great Nation. Tomales High School like his father bers may have 5 legislative days in I am grateful for the service of Spe- before him. He attended the College of which to revise and extend their re- cialist Velloza and for all of those who Marin, and following in his grand- marks and to include extraneous mate- serve and protect us each and every father’s footsteps, worked at the North rial on the bill under consideration. day. I urge all Members to join me in Marin Water District. Yet he knew The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there strong support of this bill. from the time he was in his teens that objection to the request of the gen- I reserve the balance of my time. he wanted to serve, and he joined the tleman from Florida? Mr. LYNCH. I yield myself such time Army in 2006. Jake knew that he might There was no objection. as I may consume. not make it back home. Mr. ROSS of Florida. I yield myself First of all, I would like to thank the He left behind a moving poem, full of such time as I may consume. gentleman for his kind remarks. courage and grace, that was read at his Mr. Speaker, H.R. 793, introduced by Mr. Speaker, as a member of the funeral. In it, he comforted his family the gentlelady from California (Ms. House Committee on Oversight and and his friends by saying: ‘‘Don’t WOOLSEY), would designate the facility Government Reform, I am pleased to grieve for me now for I am free. Be not of the United States Postal Service lo- join my colleagues in the consideration burdened with times of sorrow. I wish cated at 12781 Sir Francis Drake Boule- of H.R. 793, which would rename the you the sunshine of tomorrow.’’

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JOHN BOEHNER, policies toward Afghanistan and Iraq, and the thanks of the Congress are tendered Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, but my opposition to these wars is to the people of Michigan for providing this Washington, DC. matched in intensity only by my admi- commemoration of one of Michigan’s most DEAR SPEAKER BOEHNER: I write to for- ration and support for the men and eminent persons. mally notify you that the Committee on House Administration hereby waives further women risking their lives to fight (b) PRESENTATION CEREMONY.—The State of committee consideration of H. Con. Res. 27, them. And that’s why, when members Michigan is authorized to use the rotunda of providing of the acceptance of a statue of the Capitol on May 3, 2011, for a presentation of Jake’s church and others in the com- Gerald R. Ford from the people of Michigan ceremony for the statue accepted under this munity approached my office about for placement in the United States Capitol, section. The Architect of the Capitol and the honoring his memory, we went right to in order that the resolution may proceed ex- Capitol Police Board shall take such action work. peditiously to the House floor for consider- as may be necessary with respect to physical I was proud to introduce legislation ation. preparations and security for the ceremony. last month to name the post office at Sincerely, 12781 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in (c) DISPLAY IN ROTUNDA.—The Architect of DANIEL E. LUNGREN, Inverness, California, the ‘‘Specialist the Capitol shall provide for the display of Chairman. the statue accepted under this section in the Jake Robert Velloza Post Office.’’ I am I reserve the balance of my time. rotunda of the Capitol, in accordance with Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield grateful to all my colleagues in the the procedures described in section 311(e) of myself such time as I may consume. California delegation for cosponsoring the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, Mr. Speaker, Gerald R. Ford, Repub- and to the Committee on Oversight and 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132(e)). lican of Michigan, served as a Member Government Reform, especially Chair- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- of the U.S. House of Representatives man ISSA, Ranking Member CUMMINGS, ant to the rule, the gentleman from from 1949 to 1973 and also served as and Member LYNCH, for approving the House minority leader from 1965 until bill last week. California (Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN) he was nominated by the President and I urge all my House colleagues to ap- and the gentlewoman from California confirmed by Congress to serve as prove this designation with the hope (Ms. WOOLSEY) each will control 20 President Richard Nixon’s Vice Presi- that the Senate will soon follow to minutes. dent. Representative Ford was a highly make sure this proud soldier’s service The Chair recognizes the gentleman respected Member who was well-liked and sacrifice are never forgotten. from California. by his colleagues. He was the first per- Please pass H.R. 793. Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I have no GENERAL LEAVE son actually selected to fill a vacancy further requests for time, and I yield Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- in the Vice Presidency under provi- back the balance of my time. fornia. Mr. Speaker, I ask that all sions of the 25th Amendment. Mr. ROSS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I Members have 5 legislative days to re- Upon President Nixon’s resignation again urge all Members to support pas- vise and extend their remarks. in 1974, Mr. Ford assumed the Presi- sage of H.R. 793. dency and served until January 20, 1977. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there He is the only person to have served as I yield back the balance of my time. objection to the request of the gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The President without first having won a tleman from California? question is on the motion offered by national election. the gentleman from Florida (Mr. ROSS) There was no objection. Mr. Speaker, Title 2 of the United that the House suspend the rules and Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- States Code allows each State to have pass the bill, H.R. 793. fornia. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such no more than two statues of their The question was taken. time as I may consume. choosing to represent their State in The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the the national Statuary Hall collection opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support in the U.S. Capitol. The Ford statue, in the affirmative, the ayes have it. of House Concurrent Resolution 27, like that of other former U.S. Presi- Mr. ROSS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on providing for the acceptance of a stat- dents, will be displayed in the Capitol that I demand the yeas and nays. ue of Gerald R. Ford from the people of Rotunda following the presentation The yeas and nays were ordered. Michigan for placement in the United ceremony on May 3, 2011. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- States Capitol. H. Con. Res. 27 follows the customary ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the President Gerald R. Ford was a dis- practice of accepting the statue into Chair’s prior announcement, further tinguished Member and minority lead- the collection and setting the date for proceedings on this motion will be er of this Chamber, a man of the House. use of the Rotunda for the ceremony. I postponed. He was Vice President of the United urge all Members to support this reso- f States and our 38th President. A proud lution. PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE OF citizen of the great State of Michigan, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- STATUE OF GERALD R. FORD President Ford served this Nation at a time of great national pain and tur- fornia. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- moil. He ably served and helped us heal to yield 4 minutes to the distinguished fornia. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend our wounds. gentleman from Michigan (Mr. UPTON) the rules and agree to the concurrent and the original sponsor of this resolu- This resolution allows, at the direc- resolution (H. Con. Res. 27) providing tion. tion of the people of Michigan, the Ro- for the acceptance of a statue of Gerald Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I certainly tunda to be used for a ceremony in R. Ford from the people of Michigan rise this afternoon in support of this President Ford’s honor on May 3 of this for placement in the United States resolution which authorizes the place- year. It also allows for the statue to be Capitol. ment of a statue of President Gerald R. permanently displayed as part of the The Clerk read the title of the con- Ford in the Capitol Rotunda, with an prestigious and historic national Stat- current resolution. unveiling ceremony which is set for uary Hall collection. The text of the concurrent resolution May 3. is as follows: Mr. Speaker, this concurrent resolu- I’m pleased that this resolution has H. CON. RES. 27 tion, introduced by my colleague from garnered the support of the entire Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Michigan (Mr. UPTON) and cosponsored Michigan delegation who have lent Senate concurring), by the other members of the Michigan their names as original cosponsors. SECTION 1. ACCEPTANCE OF STATUE OF GERALD delegation, should garner over- This is a testament to President Ford’s R. FORD FROM THE PEOPLE OF whelming bipartisan support. So I high esteem among Michiganders and MICHIGAN FOR PLACEMENT IN UNITED STATES CAPITOL. thank Mr. UPTON for introducing it, Americans of all political stripes. (a) IN GENERAL.—The statue of Gerald R. and I urge all my colleagues to support As one who has the honor and privi- Ford furnished by the people of Michigan for H. Con. Res. 27. lege of representing some of the very

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He couldn’t have been more ure in the House—and I would note that I and my colleagues here re- humble and more enjoyable to listen to that Mr. HUIZENGA is going to speak spected President Ford for his decency, because he was talking about playing after me, and he represents some of the and for his ability and desire to bring football out in the streets there, and same areas; certainly Mr. AMASH from all people together at the table and to how much he enjoyed that and the Michigan has some of that same dis- form consensuses across the aisle. rough and tumble of playing football trict and, I believe, Mr. CAMP as well— When he became President, the Con- then. And of course then he went on to it gives us pleasure to witness this fit- gress helped work with him to enact a a couple of national championships at ting tribute to Michigan’s native son. number of bipartisan laws, such as the the University of Michigan. Go Blue! President Ford is a Michigan original Privacy Act, the Federal Elections But from there, you think about and a model for all those called to pub- Campaign Act, the Housing and Com- where he came from and what he lic service. A seemingly ordinary munity Development Act, which estab- achieved in his life, and really I think American who unexpectedly found him- lished the Community Development the humility and the honor that he had self in the Presidency at one of our Na- Block Grant program, and many oth- that took him from playing football, tion’s most tumultuous times, Presi- ers. from those streets to a couple of na- dent Ford led with honesty and integ- President Ford and I worked particu- tional championships, and then to a rity. By standing above the political larly closely during his presidency on historic and very remarkable and fray, he allowed a wounded Nation to energy matters. He was an honorable impactful legislative career, serving heal. man whose word was good, and his ad- here in this House, in this Chamber, And I would just note that before he ministration always kept in mind the and then on to be the Vice President of lay in state in the Capitol, his coffin best concerns and the best interests of the United States, and then the Presi- actually passed through this Chamber the people of the United States. During dent of the United States. It is really on the way to lie in state in the Ro- that administration, we passed the En- an American story. It’s just an Amer- tunda, and it is fitting for Michigan to ergy Policy and Conservation Act of ican story, a true American success bring his statue here and for us to pass 1975, EPCA, which established the Na- story. President Ford took over the presi- this resolution. tion’s first fuel-economy standards. dency at a time when our Nation was Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I have At a time when our country is deeply reeling from the nightmare of Water- the honor to yield such time as he may divided, I am pleased to have this mo- ment to reflect on Gerald Ford’s leg- gate, looking for somebody to give us consume to the dean of the Democratic acy. He never abandoned his beliefs, some stability, some normalcy during Caucus, the gentleman from Michigan and he never based his decisions on those terrible times when the honor (Mr. DINGELL). anything except the best interests of and the dignity of the Office of the (Mr. DINGELL asked and was given the Nation. He once said that ‘‘our President had been so severely dam- permission to revise and extend his re- great Republic is a government of laws, aged. And he managed to repair Amer- marks.) not men.’’ It is wise that we should re- ica’s faith, I think, in our leaders be- Mr. DINGELL. I thank the distin- member these good words and pay trib- cause he was so clearly an honest man, guished gentlewoman from California ute to Gerald R. Ford by accepting his a true American patriot, an honorable for her kindness in yielding me this statue in the halls of this great institu- man. He was the right leader at a very time. tion. I urge my colleagues to join me in difficult time in our Nation’s history. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to be one voting for this resolution. He reflected so well the humble and the of the sponsors of the legislation before Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- patriotic, honest people of the great us. I rise in support of H. Con. Res. 27, fornia. Mr. Speaker, at this time I State of Michigan. a resolution providing for the accept- yield 2 minutes to the distinguished So, Mr. Speaker, I rise today in sup- ance of a statue of the Honorable Ger- gentlewoman from the State of Michi- port of this resolution. I think this ald R. Ford from the people of Michi- gan (Mrs. MILLER). statue of President Gerald Ford joining gan for placement in the United States Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. I thank the other statues in Statuary Hall is Capitol. It is an honor to be lead spon- the gentleman for yielding. certainly a fitting and appropriate sor on this resolution with my dear Mr. Speaker, I rise in very strong thing. It reflects the will of the people friend and colleague across the aisle, support of this House Resolution that of Michigan and I think is an honor Mr. UPTON. It is a fitting tribute to the is going to help put a statue of Presi- that is long overdue to President Ger- bipartisanship and the decency that dent Gerald R. Ford in the United ald R. Ford. Gerald Ford espoused as a Member of States Capitol Rotunda. Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I have the Congress for 25 years, and then as Mr. Speaker, before I came to the no further requests for time, and I re- Vice President and then President of Congress, I had the great honor and serve the balance of my time. the United States, that the resolution privilege of serving as Michigan’s sec- Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- has the support of the entire Michigan retary of State. And sort of an odd ap- fornia. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes delegation and of the people we in the pendage of that job was serving as our to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Michigan delegation serve here in the State’s official historian, so we did all HUIZENGA). Congress. the historic markers. I tried to get Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. I appre- The people of Michigan chose a fine around the State of Michigan to go to ciate the chairman, the gentleman President, wise legislator, and a decent some of the dedications, particularly from California, allowing me this op- and extraordinary man to serve as one the ones that I thought were so out- portunity to speak in favor of House of the two statues representing the standing. I recall with such a great Continuing Resolution 27. people of Michigan in the United amount of pride having the historic Mr. Speaker, this is a special oppor- States Capitol. Millions of people each marker dedicated for Gerald Ford’s tunity for me, as a freshman Member year will have the privilege of viewing boyhood home. A couple of young peo- of this body, in many different ways. the statue and be reminded of the ple had bought the home and com- First and foremost, it’s special to me thoughtfulness, courage, and sincerity pletely refurbished it to the period because growing up in west Michigan, with which he led the Nation during when Gerald Ford was there. And so we my hometown of Zeeland was rep- his Presidency. Indeed, much like are standing there on the porch of his resented by the gentleman who went today, President Ford took office at a boyhood home in Grand Rapids, and from Congressman to Vice President to time of divisiveness and uncertainty, there was a very large crowd assembled President Ford at various times. And and he helped to heal our Nation and to of family, friends, neighbors, and oth- my father, who was a city councilman bring us together. ers that were there to see the Presi- for many, many years during that dent, who came, both the President and time, actually had an opportunity to b 1720 Mrs. Ford came that day. work with him and have a bit of a rela- I was fortunate to serve with Presi- I had just gotten elected as the sec- tionship. So I grew up around the din- dent Ford in the House of Representa- retary of State, and here I was intro- ing room table with this lore about

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:41 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MR7.010 H14MRPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with HOUSE H1778 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 14, 2011 Gerald Ford and what it meant to be Mr. Speaker, President Ford was a But that was Gerald Ford. He acted involved and to give back to your com- wonderful person, as everyone has said the way we would all hope that we munity. here. He was a remarkable man. And would act, without concern for the con- The second reason why it was very one of the most remarkable things sequences politically. Gerald Ford was, important to me was because of that about him was the humility with which in fact, a man’s man. time and that era. Being born in 1969, he carried himself through his entire Mr. Speaker, I would urge our col- some of my earliest memories sur- life. leagues to support this resolution so rounded that turmoil of Vietnam and An All-American football player, he that we might have the presence of of Watergate, and of that time when, at was criticized for being clumsy by the Gerald Ford’s statue here in our Na- the time then-Congressman Ford be- national press at times, when in fact it tion’s Capitol so that generations from coming Vice President and then be- was because he had a trick knee as a now children can come and visit and coming President of the United States. result of injuries that he suffered. But ask questions about who that man, It very much shaped me as I was inter- he never complained about that. President Ford, really was, and perhaps ested in the political process. I’d like to just mention one little they will get the real picture. The third thing that really makes anecdote that I think brings to the at- Mr. AMASH. Mr. Speaker, President Ford this special to me was, later on, just tention of people what a genuine per- served the State of Michigan and the United prior to this, I was granted the privi- son he was. We all know that President States with distinction during a time of im- lege of serving my community in the Ford took a rather controversial, and I mense upheaval. Placing a statue of President Michigan House of Representatives, would say courageous, act in granting Ford in the Capitol is a great tribute and is well earned. where I voted to replace Zachary Chan- a pardon to President Nixon because he I admire President Ford’s willingness to take thought it was best for this country. dler, who had been a Governor, and the principled stands for what he believed was Now, some time thereafter, my fa- statue that represented him, I voted to right, even if those decisions were unpopular ther actually happened to be the physi- replace that with Gerald Ford. Now at the time. I am honored to represent the cian attending to former President this was absolutely nothing against same district that President Ford served, and Nixon when he was suffering from his Governor Chandler. He was a great I will continue to strive to live up to his prin- man in and of himself at the time. He phlebitis attack which led to a near- cipled example. was an abolitionist, fought against death occasion while he was at Long Thank you to the people of Michigan for slavery, and many other things. But we Beach Memorial Hospital. providing this statue. It is my hope that this felt this was such a special opportunity President Ford heard about that, and statue will serve as a symbol of political cour- to grant to President Ford. So it was President Ford was en route to Cali- age to future Capitol visitors. really an honor to be able to do that. fornia, and he immediately summoned Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- The other couple of things that make his aides to him on Air Force One and fornia. I yield back the balance of my this special for me is, I had the oppor- said, I want to go visit Richard Nixon. time. tunity to attend his funeral here at the His staff replied, Mr. President, we The SPEAKER pro tempore. The National Cathedral. It was a very mov- would advise against it. You’ve already question is on the motion offered by ing time. It was especially interesting received political heat for pardoning the gentleman from California (Mr. to see people from both sides of the Mr. Nixon. And a personal visit like DANIEL E. LUNGREN) that the House aisle talk about him with such respect this would draw attention to that, and suspend the rules and agree to the con- and the way that he handled himself as we would recommend against it. current resolution, H. Con. Res. 27. such a gentleman. Even though he was In response, Gerald Ford said, Rich- The question was taken. tough, he came in and did it in a very ard Nixon is my friend; he is in trouble. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the respectful way. And I thought that was I want to see him. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being a true honor. I then that same day flew So his aides then said, well, Mr. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- back to Grand Rapids and was able to President, perhaps he is not well enough to see you. And President Ford fornia. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand pass in front of his casket at the Ger- the yeas and nays. ald R. Ford museum in downtown said to his staff, call his doctor, call Pat Nixon, ask whether it would be The yeas and nays were ordered. Grand Rapids, where there were lit- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- good for me to visit him, and I will erally hours and hours and hours of ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the abide by their decision. lines. I literally stood in line for over 4 Chair’s prior announcement, further They called up and talked to Mrs. hours at midnight as this line, through proceedings on this motion will be Nixon, who then called my dad and the entire night, snaked past his cas- postponed. asked whether it would be a good idea. ket to pay honor and respect. Then the f next day, as the burial was happening, And my dad said it might be the best crowds of tens of thousands of people thing for his health that could happen. RECESS literally lined the streets in honor of And when that was told to Gerald Ford, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- this man and Mrs. Ford as well. he said, make it happen. And he did. He ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair And now we arrive at this point, the came and he visited Richard Nixon at declares the House in recess until ap- true honor of being able to be in this the hospital. After it was over, he proximately 6:30 p.m. today. body, to have been an original cospon- turned to his aide, his Chief of Staff, Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 36 min- sor of this legislation, to be able to be Dick Cheney, and said, that’s as close utes p.m.), the House stood in recess here to witness the placing of this stat- to death as I’ve ever seen anybody, be- until approximately 6:30 p.m. ue here in this great Capitol, a place cause President Nixon was very, very f sick at the time. where his heart really lied, a place b 1830 where he served as minority leader for My dad called me up after that was a number of years in this very Cham- over and said, this was a wonderful AFTER RECESS ber. And it’s truly an honor to be here visit. It will help the health of Presi- The recess having expired, the House and to be a part of this historic time. dent Nixon. And then he said to me, was called to order by the Speaker pro We are so thankful that we can pay this—probably politically incorrect to tempore (Mr. BISHOP of Utah) at 6 honor and respect to this wonderful say today, but my dad said, That Presi- o’clock and 30 minutes p.m. dent Ford, he’s a real man’s man. What man who served his country nobly. f he meant by that was he was a genuine b 1730 person who, irrespective of the polit- REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I urge ical consequences, decided to go for- VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF passage of this resolution. ward with what most people would con- H.J. RES. 48, ADDITIONAL CON- I yield back the balance of my time. sider to be a genuine act of friendship, TINUING APPROPRIATIONS Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- trying to help a friend in need, a friend AMENDMENTS, 2011 fornia. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such who was in difficulty and, in fact, al- Mr. WOODALL, from the Committee time as I may consume. most on the doorstep of death. on Rules, submitted a privileged report

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:41 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MR7.013 H14MRPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with HOUSE March 14, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1779 (Rept. No. 112–33) on the resolution (H. Duncan (SC) Lance Richmond ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 Duncan (TN) Landry Rigell Res. 167) providing for consideration of Broun (GA) Edwards Langevin Rivera the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 48) mak- Ellison Lankford Roby NOT VOTING—37 ing further continuing appropriations Ellmers Larsen (WA) Roe (TN) Akin Grijalva Neal Emerson Latham Rogers (AL) for fiscal year 2011, and for other pur- Bilirakis Gutierrez Eshoo LaTourette Rogers (KY) Pascrell poses, which was referred to the House Boustany Hunter Farenthold Latta Rogers (MI) Paul Buchanan Jackson Lee Calendar and ordered to be printed. Farr Levin Rohrabacher Rush Capuano (TX) Fattah Lewis (CA) Rokita Sa´ nchez, Linda f Costello Johnson (IL) Rooney T. Filner Lewis (GA) Cravaack Larson (CT) Fincher Lipinski Ros-Lehtinen Sanchez, Loretta ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Davis (IL) Lee (CA) Tierney Fitzpatrick LoBiondo Roskam DeFazio Loebsack PRO TEMPORE Wasserman Fleischmann Lofgren, Zoe Ross (AR) Doyle Lowey Schultz The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Fleming Long Ross (FL) Engel Manzullo Waters ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Flores Lucas Rothman (NJ) Flake Marchant Forbes Luetkemeyer Roybal-Allard Giffords McDermott Yarmuth will resume on motions to suspend the Fortenberry Luja´ n Royce Green, Al Murphy (CT) rules previously postponed. Foxx Lummis Runyan Votes will be taken in the following Frank (MA) Lungren, Daniel Ruppersberger b 1853 Franks (AZ) E. Ryan (OH) order: Frelinghuysen Lynch Ryan (WI) So (two-thirds being in the affirma- H.R. 793, by the yeas and nays; Fudge Mack Sarbanes tive) the rules were suspended and the H. Con. Res. 27, by the yeas and nays; Gallegly Maloney Scalise bill was passed. approval of the Journal, de novo. Garamendi Marino Schakowsky Gardner Markey Schiff The result of the vote was announced The first electronic vote will be con- Garrett Matheson Schilling as above recorded. ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining Gerlach Matsui Schmidt A motion to reconsider was laid on electronic votes will be conducted as 5- Gibbs McCarthy (CA) Schock the table. minute votes. Gibson McCarthy (NY) Schrader Gingrey (GA) McCaul Schwartz Stated for: f Gohmert McClintock Schweikert Mr. AKIN. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 175, Gonzalez McCollum Scott (SC) my flight was delayed due to inclement weath- Goodlatte McCotter Scott (VA) SPECIALIST JAKE ROBERT er. Had I been present, I would have voted VELLOZA POST OFFICE Gosar McGovern Scott, Austin Gowdy McHenry Scott, David ‘‘aye.’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Granger McIntyre Sensenbrenner f finished business is the vote on the mo- Graves (GA) McKeon Serrano Graves (MO) McKinley Sessions tion to suspend the rules and pass the Green, Gene McMorris Sewell MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR THE bill (H.R. 793) to designate the facility Griffin (AR) Rodgers Sherman VICTIMS OF THE EARTHQUAKE of the United States Postal Service lo- Griffith (VA) McNerney Shimkus AND TSUNAMI IN JAPAN cated at 12781 Sir Francis Drake Boule- Grimm Meehan Shuler Guinta Meeks Shuster (Mr. HONDA asked and was given vard in Inverness, California, as the Guthrie Mica Simpson permission to address the House for 1 ‘‘Specialist Jake Robert Velloza Post Hall Michaud Sires minute.) Office,’’ on which the yeas and nays Hanabusa Miller (FL) Slaughter Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I ask that were ordered. Hanna Miller (MI) Smith (NE) Harper Miller (NC) Smith (NJ) the House observe a moment of silence The Clerk read the title of the bill. Harris Miller, Gary Smith (TX) for the injured, the missing, and for all The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Hartzler Miller, George Smith (WA) those who have perished in the after- question is on the motion offered by Hastings (FL) Moore Southerland Hastings (WA) Moran Speier math of the devastating earthquake the gentleman from Florida (Mr. ROSS) Hayworth Mulvaney Stark and tsunami that hit our endearing that the House suspend the rules and Heck Murphy (PA) Stearns friend, the democratic nation of Japan, pass the bill. Heinrich Myrick Stivers this past Friday. The vote was taken by electronic de- Heller Nadler Stutzman Hensarling Napolitano Sullivan The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the vice, and there were—yeas 394, nays 0, Herger Neugebauer Sutton Members please rise and join us in a answered present 1, not voting 37, as Herrera Beutler Noem Terry moment of silence. follows: Higgins Nugent Thompson (CA) Himes Nunes Thompson (MS) f [Roll No. 175] Hinchey Nunnelee Thompson (PA) YEAS—394 Hinojosa Olson Thornberry Hirono Olver Tiberi PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE OF Ackerman Boswell Clyburn Holden Owens Tipton STATUE OF GERALD R. FORD Adams Brady (PA) Coble Holt Palazzo Tonko Aderholt Brady (TX) Coffman (CO) Honda Pallone Towns The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Alexander Braley (IA) Cohen objection, 5-minute voting will con- Altmire Brooks Cole Hoyer Pastor (AZ) Tsongas Amash Brown (FL) Conaway Huelskamp Paulsen Turner tinue. Andrews Bucshon Connolly (VA) Huizenga (MI) Payne Upton There was no objection. Austria Buerkle Conyers Hultgren Pearce Van Hollen ´ The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Baca Burgess Cooper Hurt Pelosi Velazquez Bachmann Burton (IN) Costa Inslee Pence Visclosky finished business is the vote on the mo- Bachus Butterfield Courtney Israel Perlmutter Walberg tion to suspend the rules and agree to Baldwin Calvert Crawford Issa Peters Walden the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. Jackson (IL) Peterson Walsh (IL) Barletta Camp Crenshaw 27) providing for the acceptance of a Barrow Campbell Critz Jenkins Petri Walz (MN) Bartlett Canseco Crowley Johnson (GA) Pingree (ME) Watt statue of Gerald R. Ford from the peo- Barton (TX) Cantor Cuellar Johnson (OH) Pitts Waxman ple of Michigan for placement in the Bass (CA) Capito Culberson Johnson, E. B. Platts Webster United States Capitol, on which the Bass (NH) Capps Cummings Johnson, Sam Poe (TX) Weiner Becerra Cardoza Davis (CA) Jones Polis Welch yeas and nays were ordered. Benishek Carnahan Davis (KY) Jordan Pompeo West The Clerk read the title of the con- Berg Carney DeGette Kaptur Posey Westmoreland current resolution. Berkley Carson (IN) DeLauro Keating Price (GA) Whitfield The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Berman Carter Denham Kelly Price (NC) Wilson (FL) Biggert Cassidy Dent Kildee Quayle Wilson (SC) question is on the motion offered by Bilbray Castor (FL) DesJarlais Kind Quigley Wittman the gentleman from California (Mr. Bishop (GA) Chabot Deutch King (IA) Rahall Wolf DANIEL E. LUNGREN) that the House Bishop (NY) Chaffetz Diaz-Balart King (NY) Rangel Womack Bishop (UT) Chandler Dicks Kingston Reed Woodall suspend the rules and agree to the con- Black Chu Dingell Kinzinger (IL) Rehberg Woolsey current resolution. Blackburn Cicilline Doggett Kissell Reichert Wu This will be a 5-minute vote. Blumenauer Clarke (MI) Dold Kline Renacci Yoder The vote was taken by electronic de- Bonner Clarke (NY) Donnelly (IN) Kucinich Reyes Young (AK) Bono Mack Clay Dreier Labrador Ribble Young (FL) vice, and there were—yeas 396, nays 0, Boren Cleaver Duffy Lamborn Richardson Young (IN) not voting 36, as follows:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:34 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MR7.017 H14MRPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with HOUSE H1780 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 14, 2011 [Roll No. 176] Price (NC) Schilling Thornberry and 176. Had I been present, I would have Quayle Schmidt Tiberi YEAS—396 Quigley Schock Tipton voted ‘‘yea’’ or ‘‘aye’’ on both. Rahall Schrader Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Ackerman Dicks King (NY) Tonko Rangel Schwartz Adams Dingell Kingston Towns today I was unavoidably detained and missed Reed Schweikert Alexander Doggett Kinzinger (IL) Tsongas the following votes: rollcall vote 175—H.R. Rehberg Scott (SC) Altmire Dold Kissell Turner Reichert Scott (VA) 793—To designate the facility of the United Amash Donnelly (IN) Kline Upton Renacci Scott, Austin States Postal Service located at 12781 Sir Andrews Dreier Kucinich Van Hollen Reyes Scott, David ´ Austria Duffy Labrador Velazquez Francis Drake Boulevard in Inverness, Cali- Ribble Sensenbrenner Visclosky Baca Duncan (SC) Lamborn Richardson Serrano fornia, as the ‘‘Specialist Jake Robert Velloza Bachmann Duncan (TN) Lance Walberg Richmond Sessions Walden Post Office’’. Had I been present, I would have Bachus Edwards Landry Rigell Sewell Baldwin Ellison Langevin Walsh (IL) voted ‘‘yea’’ on this bill; rollcall vote 176—H. Rivera Sherman Walz (MN) Con. Res. 27—Providing for the acceptance of Barletta Ellmers Lankford Roby Shimkus Watt Barrow Emerson Larsen (WA) Roe (TN) Shuler a statue of Gerald R. Ford from the people of Waxman Bartlett Eshoo Latham Rogers (AL) Shuster Webster Michigan for placement in the United States Barton (TX) Farenthold LaTourette Rogers (KY) Simpson Weiner Capitol. Had I been present I would have Bass (CA) Farr Latta Rogers (MI) Sires Welch Bass (NH) Fattah Levin Rokita Slaughter voted ‘‘yea’’ on this bill. Becerra Filner Lewis (CA) Rooney Smith (NE) West f Benishek Fincher Lewis (GA) Ros-Lehtinen Smith (NJ) Westmoreland Berg Fitzpatrick Lipinski Roskam Smith (TX) Whitfield THE JOURNAL Berkley Fleischmann LoBiondo Wilson (FL) Ross (AR) Smith (WA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Berman Fleming Lofgren, Zoe Ross (FL) Southerland Wilson (SC) Biggert Flores Long Rothman (NJ) Speier Wittman ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- Bilbray Forbes Lowey Roybal-Allard Stark Wolf ished business is the question on agree- Bilirakis Fortenberry Lucas Royce Stearns Womack ing to the Speaker’s approval of the Bishop (GA) Foxx Luetkemeyer Runyan Stivers Woodall Bishop (UT) Frank (MA) Luja´ n Ruppersberger Stutzman Woolsey Journal, which the Chair will put de Black Franks (AZ) Lummis Ryan (OH) Sullivan Wu novo. Blackburn Frelinghuysen Lungren, Daniel Ryan (WI) Sutton Yarmuth The question is on the Speaker’s ap- Blumenauer Fudge E. Sarbanes Terry Yoder proval of the Journal. Bonner Gallegly Lynch Scalise Thompson (CA) Young (AK) Bono Mack Garamendi Mack Schakowsky Thompson (MS) Young (FL) Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Boren Gardner Maloney Schiff Thompson (PA) Young (IN) nal stands approved. Boswell Garrett Marchant Brady (PA) Gerlach Marino NOT VOTING—36 f Brady (TX) Gibbs Markey Aderholt Gingrey (GA) Murphy (PA) CONGRATULATIONS TO JERRY Braley (IA) Gibson Matheson Akin Green, Al Neal Brooks Gohmert Matsui Bishop (NY) Grijalva Pascrell BELLUNE, JOURNALIST OF THE Broun (GA) Gonzalez McCarthy (CA) Boustany Gutierrez Paul YEAR Brown (FL) Goodlatte McCarthy (NY) Buchanan Hunter Rohrabacher Bucshon Gosar McCaul Capuano Jackson Lee Rush (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina Buerkle Gowdy McClintock Costello (TX) Sa´ nchez, Linda asked and was given permission to ad- Burgess Granger McCollum Davis (IL) Johnson (IL) T. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Burton (IN) Graves (GA) McCotter DeFazio Larson (CT) Sanchez, Loretta vise and extend his remarks.) Butterfield Graves (MO) McGovern Doyle Lee (CA) Tierney Calvert Green, Gene McHenry Engel Loebsack Wasserman Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Camp Griffin (AR) McIntyre Flake Manzullo Schultz Speaker, citizens who cherish fairness Campbell Griffith (VA) McKeon Giffords McDermott Waters Canseco Grimm McKinley in the media are rejoicing that Jerry Cantor Guinta McMorris b 1902 Bellune, editor emeritus of the Lex- Capito Guthrie Rodgers So (two-thirds being in the affirma- ington County Chronicle, has been Capps Hall McNerney named Journalist of the Year. The cov- Cardoza Hanabusa Meehan tive) the rules were suspended and the Carnahan Hanna Meeks concurrent resolution was agreed to. eted honor was announced March 5 at Carney Harper Mica The result of the vote was announced the South Carolina Press Association’s Carson (IN) Harris Michaud annual awards luncheon held in Colum- Carter Hartzler Miller (FL) as above recorded. Cassidy Hastings (FL) Miller (MI) A motion to reconsider was laid on bia. Bellune was recognized for his Castor (FL) Hastings (WA) Miller (NC) the table. more than half-century involvement in Chabot Hayworth Miller, Gary Stated for: the industry. Chaffetz Heck Miller, George Bellune and his wife and business Chandler Heinrich Moore Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, Chu Heller Moran on rollcall No. 176, I was unavoidably de- partner, MacLeod Bellune, have built Cicilline Hensarling Mulvaney tained. Had I been present, I would have the Chronicle into one of the best local Clarke (MI) Herger Murphy (CT) newspapers in America, with more Clarke (NY) Herrera Beutler Myrick voted ‘‘yes.’’ Clay Higgins Nadler Mr. AKIN. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 176, than 300 national and State awards. Cleaver Himes Napolitano my flight was delayed due to inclement weath- Their son, Mark Bellune, is continuing Clyburn Hinchey Neugebauer er. Had I been present, I would have voted the tradition of professionalism with Coble Hinojosa Noem its creed: A Conservative Choice, Not a Coffman (CO) Hirono Nugent ‘‘aye.’’ Cohen Holden Nunes Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- Liberal Echo. Cole Holt Nunnelee avoidably absent for votes in the House cham- Bellune has been a tireless champion Conaway Honda Olson ber today. Had I been present, I would have for taxpayers’ dollars not being the Connolly (VA) Hoyer Olver Conyers Huelskamp Owens voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall votes 175 and 176. government’s money but clearly the Cooper Huizenga (MI) Palazzo Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, on March people’s money. His longtime crusade Costa Hultgren Pallone 14th I missed the two rollcall votes of the day. opposing excessive spending was en- Courtney Hurt Pastor (AZ) Had I been present I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ dorsed last week by the Student Con- Cravaack Inslee Paulsen Crawford Israel Payne on rollcall vote No. 175 on passage of H.R. gressional Advisory Board of the Uni- Crenshaw Issa Pearce 793, to designate the facility of the United versity of South Carolina Student Gov- Critz Jackson (IL) Pelosi States Postal Service located at 12781 Sir ernment, which issued a thoughtful re- Crowley Jenkins Pence Cuellar Johnson (GA) Perlmutter Francis Drake Boulevard in Inverness, Cali- port to promote debt reduction as the Culberson Johnson (OH) Peters fornia, as the ‘‘Specialist Jake Robert Velloza student body’s greatest concern. Cummings Johnson, E. B. Peterson Post Office.’’ Had I been present I would have In conclusion, God bless our troops Davis (CA) Johnson, Sam Petri voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote No. 176, on pas- and we will never forget September the Davis (KY) Jones Pingree (ME) DeGette Jordan Pitts sage of H. Con. Res. 27, providing for the ac- 11th in the global war on terrorism. DeLauro Kaptur Platts ceptance of a statue of Gerald R. Ford from f Denham Keating Poe (TX) the people of Michigan for placement in the Dent Kelly Polis WEST BANK MURDERS DesJarlais Kildee Pompeo United States Capitol. Deutch Kind Posey Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, (Ms. BERKLEY asked and was given Diaz-Balart King (IA) Price (GA) on March 14, 2011 I missed rollcall votes 175 permission to address the House for 1

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:41 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MR7.007 H14MRPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with HOUSE March 14, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1781 minute and to revise and extend her re- cers’ service, their selflessness, and minute and to revise and extend his re- marks.) their sacrifice. marks.) Ms. BERKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to f Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise call attention to the horrific murders today to congratulate the Eden Prairie that took place in Israel this past CONGRATULATING UNIVERSITY OF High School boys’ hockey team on win- weekend. Late Friday night during the ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK ning the 2A State championship. It’s Jewish Sabbath, Palestinian terrorists (Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas asked and the team’s second State title in 3 murdered five members of a family, in- was given permission to address the years. cluding two young children and an in- House for 1 minute.) The Eden Prairie Eagles were well fant, by stabbing them to death in Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. Mr. matched in the championship game their beds while they slept in their vil- Speaker, I rise today to congratulate against the Duluth East Greyhounds. lage in the northern West Bank. the University of Arkansas at Little With the game heading into triple This grisly murder, that young chil- Rock for earning berths in both the overtime, the Eagles came out on top dren can be killed along with their par- men’s and women’s NCAA basketball 3–2. This game would actually prove to ents for merely living in a place they tournament as champions of the Sun be the longest championship game in are not wanted. The world community Belt Conference. UALR’s sweep of the the 67-year history of the Minnesota must stand together in rejecting such Sun Belt titles makes them the first State hockey tournament. violence and state unequivocally that school to do so since 2008. I also want to recognize Eden Prairie negotiations are the only acceptable For the Lady Trojans, this is their senior Kyle Rau, who was named Min- way forward to resolve this conflict. first Sun Belt championship and their nesota’s Mr. Hockey by a group of We must also reject the notion that second consecutive trip to the tour- NCAA Division I coaches and NHL the West Bank must be rid of all nament. For the Trojans, this is also scouts. There’s no doubt that Kyle’s 41 Israelis—Juden free, where have we their first Sun Belt championship and season goals, including five in the heard that before?—before peace can be their first visit to the NCAA tour- State tournament, played a strong role had in the Middle East. Palestinian nament since 1990. in the Eagles’ championship victory. leaders have perpetuated this dan- Congratulations to coaches Steve Congratulations to Coach Smith and gerous myth while Israelis, by con- Shields and Joe Foley, as well as ath- Eden Prairie’s student athletes. We’re trast, have embraced their Arab neigh- letic director Chris Peterson, for their all very proud of you. bors as complete and equal citizens leadership this championship season. f since 1948. Congratulations, also, to the young IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE Mr. Speaker, the Palestinians must men and women of UALR basketball. not be allowed to cleanse the West Thank you for representing your (Mr. KINGSTON asked and was given Bank of all Jewish life before they will school, the City of Little Rock, and the permission to address the House for 1 accept a peace agreement with Israel. State of Arkansas. minute and to revise and extend his re- The world community must call on We are rooting for you. marks.) them to condemn these horrific at- Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, in the f tacks and immediately return to the classic movie by Frank Capra called negotiating table, which they have b 1910 ‘‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’’ the main char- acter, the hero, played by Jimmy Stew- avoided for far too long. THE KING JAMES VERSION OF art, contemplated the question of what f THE BIBLE would the world be like if you had not TRAGEDY IN VANSANT, VIRGINIA (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was have lived. In his case, what would his (Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia asked and given permission to address the House town have been like. And I think that’s was given permission to address the for 1 minute.) the question we 435 Members of Con- House for 1 minute and to revise and Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, in gress have to answer: What would Con- extend his remarks.) the days of merry old England, King gress be like if you were not serving? Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia. Mr. James commissioned the translation of Would you go on spending money— Speaker, the Ninth Congressional Dis- the Bible into English. He made it pos- right now, borrowing forty cents for trict of Virginia and the law enforce- sible for the common man to have ac- every dollar we spend; a national debt ment community suffered a terrible cess to the Scriptures. This is the 400- of 96 percent of GDP; a deficit right loss yesterday. I was deeply saddened year anniversary of the 1611 trans- now of $1.6 trillion. What if you had not to learn that two deputies of the Bu- lation of the King James Version of the served? Would it make a difference? chanan County Sheriff’s Department Bible. Explorers and then Christians That’s what the debate is about right were killed and two others were seri- seeking religious freedom carried the now. Eighty-seven new Members who ously injured in the line of duty in King James version to the New World. came to Congress to change this spend- Vansant, Virginia. Millions of American school kids used ing habit, to say ‘‘no,’’ and Democrats My condolences go out to the fami- the King James for decades as a basis and Republicans have their finger- lies of Deputy William Ezra Stiltner for learning English. Pioneers carried prints on overspending, but it is now and Deputy Cameron Neil Justus, who it in covered wagons while taming the time for changing. lost their lives yesterday. A 10-year West. In some families, the only book There’s another popular movie called veteran of the Buchanan County Sher- they had was the King James Bible. ‘‘The Blind Side’’ in which the main iff’s Department, Deputy Justus is sur- U.S. military took pocket copies of the character was drafted by Ole Miss Uni- vived by his wife, daughter, and step- version in both World Wars. And hun- versity to protect the quarterback on son. A 7-year veteran, Deputy Stiltner dreds of courtrooms use the Bible to his blind side. That’s what these Mem- is survived by his wife and his two chil- swear in witnesses. Presidents still bers need to do, Mr. Speaker, is protect dren. My prayers are with their fami- place their hand on a King James Bible the blind side of the taxpayers from ab- lies. at their inauguration. For 400 years, solute disaster. Also, my continued thoughts and the King James Bible has made it pos- f prayers are with Deputy Eric Dwayne sible for the Judeo-Christian beliefs of Rasnake and Deputy Shane Earl the Good Book to be read and studied IRRESPONSIBILITY Charles, as they recover from this hor- in the English language. (Mr. GOHMERT asked and was given rific shooting, as well as the Buchanan And that’s just the way it is. permission to address the House for 1 County Sheriff’s Department and the f minute.) entire community. Mr. GOHMERT. Tomorrow, we’re This act of violence is a reminder of CONGRATULATIONS TO EDEN going to take up another short-term the dangers our law enforcement offi- PRAIRIE HOCKEY continuing resolution. In the mean- cials face daily. As our community (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given time, today, tomorrow, the next day, grieves, we will not forget these offi- permission to address the House for 1 we will be borrowing $4 billion a day

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It is reprehensible. and put their lives on hold to help As you I had to so make a choice! For years, we’ve heard: For the good them rebuild theirs. Should, I live or should I die? of the children. It is for the good of the John is one of three quads who are As you who so heard that most inner children that this body man up across over at Walter Reed Army Medical voice .... the aisles and quit spending money Hospital. The other two are Brendon Telling you .... telling you to somehow that our children don’t even have. Marocco and Todd Nicely. Their heart stay! Let’s vote ‘‘no’’ until we can do some and their souls are something of beau- As it so spoke to you, all about faith and real saving. ty to behold. I ask that this Nation courage! continue to stand with and for those Telling you, to somehow not to be discour- f aged! CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW ACT troops who stood up for us; those who As you, United States Marine .... so gave the ultimate sacrifice, those he- marched off all out on your way! The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. roes, such as Corporal John Michael While, your mother with tears in eyes .... KINZINGER of Illinois). Under the Peck, who paid such a high price, and so began to pray! Speaker’s announced policy of January who rewards us with his indomitable And she stood behind you John, each and 5, 2011, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. spirit. And the strength of family and every blessed day .... CARTER) is recognized for 60 minutes as the love of a mother, all here in this All so you could have a fighting chance, and the designee of the majority leader. story, however sad, however tragic, it find your way .... Mr. CARTER. Thank you, Mr. Speak- lifts my heart to know that we have As you Marine, all in your magnificent er. Americans that will serve us in this shades of green .... got up on that very day! I would like to yield such time as he way, and Americans who inspire us may consume to my good friend, Mr. As you took your very first steps, with your with their spirit in the aftermath of most courageous heart leading the KING, to talk about an American hero. such a service. way! HONORING CORPORAL JOHN MICHAEL PECK God bless you, Corporal. The way to recovery! Mr. KING of Iowa. Thank you, Judge I ask that this poem penned by Al- As you so chose life on that day! CARTER. It’s with honor I take the floor bert Caswell in honor of Corporal Peck As your new war had just begun! tonight. I very much appreciate your be placed in the RECORD. As from out of the darkness, you so marched yielding, and I understand your great .... our Father’s Son! WHAT I GAVE respect for the troops and the pain that To so represent him, until your last and so you suffered down at Fort Hood and the On battlefields of honor bright .... dying days .... There are but all of those Magnificent’s, who To So Teach Us All! involvement that you have had in each so fight! and every engagement standing up for To So Reach Us All! Who but so bring their light .... To So Beseech Us All! our military, standing up for our coun- All in what they gave! So Each, and Every Day! try, standing up for our national secu- Who now so lie in such cold soft quiet With what you gave! rity. graves .... For you were so surely put upon this Tonight, I step to the floor with your Teaching us all how to behave! earth .... acknowledgment, Judge CARTER, to Whose family’s pain, is something that only To so teach us all what comes first! honor a real American hero. This heaven can take! All in your amazing grace! American hero that we honor tonight And then, there are all of those who are so As our tears roll down our face! left .... here on the floor of the United States Because, each new morning as you So left with such pain, so close to death Congress is an American hero, Corporal awaken ...... living day by day! One more step forward, yes dear John you so John Michael Peck, who’s with us here All because of what they gave! in the audience tonight up in the cor- take! And the ones who live without arms and legs! All out there upon your most magnificent ner and watching the proceedings here Without eyes and ears, and strong faces in the House of Representatives. Cor- ways ...... as they .... Because, you will walk.... and you will poral Peck is a United States Marine, All .... for .... what .... they .... run .... 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division. gave! And it’s no over, and your are not done! Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor this Whose, most brilliant valor no one can ever You United States Marine, one of the best American hero who is from Rockford, so take away! things this country has ever seen! Illinois. Corporal John Michael Peck is And all of those children, who now so live Yes, arms and legs we all need! a member of, again, the 3rd Battalion, without moms and dads .... who But, without a heart one can not so surely 1st Marine Division. His mother, Lisa wake! breath! Peck, is here with us tonight. She was And all of those parents who’ve so lost the As with your heart you now so lead! greatest loves of all, as have they! Just moments are all we have! a single mother for 16 years. Michael As it’s for them we now so weep, this very was born in Daytona Beach, Florida, Just seconds, to so find the path! Our way! day! To crush hearts! To turn the good into the and grew up in Rockford, Illinois. After All because of what they gave! bad! graduating from Antioch High School, So in the night, as you lay your head down All in our thoughts, and deeds! he went into the Marine Corps. On Au- to rest .... To win wars .... all in our parts we gust 23, 2007, in Iraq, he received his While, all of your loved ones you so play .... first Purple Heart after an explosion caress .... To but give to this our world, but a better and he received a TBI injury. Then, on And you realize why you are so blessed, and day! May 24, 2010, he was in Helmand prov- what you have .... Don’t cry for me! ince in Afghanistan, where he received Remember, all of America’s very best! For I am the one who so made that choice! And what they gave! his second Purple Heart after an IED And so raised my hand, and with my voice! explosion nearly cost Corporal Peck his And John, on that morning after when you All for liberty .... awoke .... And for something far .... far .... greater life. John lost all four of his limbs. And somehow so tried to cope .... than me .... Against all odds, and with the help of And so saw, all what this war had his mother, he climbed out into the But, to be A United States Marine! Oooha! invoked .... All to defend, my sweet Country Tis of Thee! light. His progress has been incredible. As your great heart, to you so spoke! And I’d do all again you see! His fellow marines talk of his prowess So spoke of what you gave! For there are no regrets inside of me! in the weight room. He is truly a man Quivering, so back then .... oh how the For wearing those most magnificent, shades possessed. His attitude and his courage tears you made! of green!

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We’ve been talking about that as we’ve tailed implementing of regulations Who in such cold dark graves of honor now been talking about the massive number moved to place a massive unfunded so lie! of regulations that have just inundated mandate on the Individuals with Dis- I live for thee! this country since the beginning of this abilities Education Act, which is for As I go out upon my way! administration. disabled children or for children who I carry you all in my heart and soul but with So, before I yield to my friend for a fall into that category. me each day .... It was supposed to be funded at 40 Listen closely, as you will hear God’s voice conversation about the REINS Act, inside of me .... which will be the reverse of that and a percent of the expected level. It has As I make the best of what he has so left to new tool—and I’ll let him explain it— never gotten above 12 percent in any me .... just let me tell you something about school district in Kentucky, in my con- And .... What .... My .... Life .... the amount of regulations that have gressional district. Those funds have to Has .... So .... To .... Say .... been put into effect during the Obama be reallocated from elsewhere; and in As a hero a was not trying to be, but this is administration. order to comply federally, we are see- what my Lord has chose for me! It is an epidemic. The Federal Gov- ing schools lay off teachers, cancel PE Yea, I’m not half the man I used to be! ernment has issued 3,360 new rules and programs, and cancel other programs For my true sum, has grown far much more regulations, an average of 13 new rules that are deemed nonessential for Fed- greater don’t you see? a day—78 of those new rules just last eral compliance. This doesn’t help our All with what is so left inside of me! As this is but the high price we must pay to year. A ‘‘major rule’’ is a rule that, as students. It doesn’t help those the law be free! I said, may result in having an annual was intended to help. Were but my fine gifts .... my two strong effect on the economy of $100 million or When we think about the EPA, cer- arms and legs .... more, a major increase in the cost of tainly we can talk about greenhouse And all of this I so gave! prices for consumers or significant ad- gas regulation. There is a case where Don’t cry for me! verse effects to the economy. By the there is a move on the part of the exec- Yea, Spider Man .... aint got nothing on way, we are just getting started, it utive branch—regardless of whether a me! seems, with regard to what ObamaCare person is Democrat, Republican, Liber- In life .... what steps, have you so taken? is doing, and it is probably going to be tarian or an independent, the Constitu- What difference is your short life, upon this the mother of all rulemaking instru- tion mandated that the legislature, earth so making? All in the steps that you are taking! ments. both Houses of Congress, had power of Upon, your way! GEOFF DAVIS, Congressman DAVIS, the purse and the power to hold the ex- You see, I rather run in Heaven with my has a new and better idea, a tool—al- ecutive branch accountable. The execu- Lord .... though this is a great tool—that I tive branch was to execute the laws, And limp, here upon this earth each new think will function even better. So I not make the laws. morn! am going to yield to Congressman When there was a Democratic super- For in Heaven, you need not arms or legs! GEOFF DAVIS whatever time he needs to majority in the House and in the Sen- And, that’s where I’m going when I finish my consume to start our talking about the ate, what we were seeing was cap-and- last and most final days! trade, an energy taxation. The produc- All because of .... REINS Act. What .... I .... Gave! That’s not ‘‘rain’’ like we pray for tion of energy in this country was not over in Texas all the time, is it? able to be accomplished because there b 1920 Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. I think it’s were not functional majorities in ei- Mr. CARTER. Thank you, Congress- more the ‘‘reins’’ you use in Texas to ther Chamber for the President to sign man KING. That was a wonderful thing pull back on that bull or that horse a bill, which he said in his own cam- to do. He is a wonderful American hero, that’s getting away. It’s appropriate to paign would necessarily cause utility Mr. Peck. We are very proud to get to Kentucky, too, with our equine culture rates to skyrocket. know him, and we wish him well. We as well. Now we hear the announcement, are grateful for his spirit. I appreciate the gentleman for yield- well, we’re going to go ahead and do Tonight, we are going to talk again ing. this anyway. Then it comes home full about the regulations that are going on To your point, when we talk about circle in a way that has hit almost in this country. I am very pleased to be bills, like the health care bill that was every community in the country in one joined by Congressman GEOFF DAVIS of forced through last year that has so way or another, and that’s the issue of the great State of Kentucky, which many new rules that are going to be EPA compliance with stormwater or happens to be my father’s home State. propagated over time and the chal- drainage mandates. Congressman DAVIS is going to join us, lenges that we’re facing with an in- Again, these could be well intended, and we are going to talk about a one- creasing complexity of government, all but we have to look at the regulations two punch that we hope to put together of these rules are placing a burden on in context, what they want to achieve. for regulations. the consumer and are leaving virtually In my own area of Boone, Kenton, and Right now, as we’ve been talking no recourse for voters and no recourse Campbell Counties, in my first year in about in the past, we have a tool which for our communities. The Congress—and, actually, I’d been in allows this Congress to review certain operationalized term would be ‘‘un- Congress for about 2 months—the EPA major pieces of regulation that come funded mandates,’’ but I think what we imposed a consent decree on three Ken- from the regulators, that is, from the really have to come down to is looking tucky counties for $800 million, in ef- Departments and agencies of the Fed- at this as costs that are being levied fect an $800 million tax on one water eral Government. It’s called the Con- that affect every area of our lives. and sewer district for these upgrades gressional Review Act. It allows Con- The last, probably, five or six admin- which, frankly, in most cases across gress to review every new major Fed- istrations have seen a tremendous our communities were entirely unnec- eral regulation issued by the govern- amount of growth in the amount of essary at a standard way beyond what ment agencies and, by passage of joint regulations. As you mentioned, over reality was and one that imposed a resolution, to override that regulation. 3,000 new rules and regulations were huge, huge burden on working families The process you go through is that queued up last year. This is a real con- and on the poor. the Federal agencies submit to each cern that affects all of us. If we think This bothered me for years. We House of Congress and to the Comp- about education and the challenges looked at different ways to deal with troller General of the U.S. a com- that our schools have today, with re- that. The Congressional Review Act prehensive report on any major pro- gard to No Child Left Behind, which was a good attempt, but the challenge posed rule. The Congress has 60 legisla- was a well-intended bill in terms of that we’ve had with the CRA is that it tive days to pass a joint resolution dis- goals of improving student perform- has only worked one time to repeal a approving the rule. The Senate must ance, when that law was written into regulation. That was the Clinton era vote on a CR resolution of disapproval. enough compromising or overly general ergonomics rule. In that case, all the

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We had a House that Let me back up, Senator JIM DEMINT the responsibility as the representa- could pass it, a Senate that could pass introduced the Senate version of this tives of the people to take a look at it, and a President who was willing to intact; and then in the new Congress, that thing and decide if that’s the right sign the repeal of this regulation from we reintroduced a slightly improved thing to do. a prior administration. version of the legislation in the House, The way the Congressional Review I want to come back to the constitu- and the identical bill was introduced Act is, they file it and then we have to tional point because here you have by our new junior Senator from Ken- take aggressive action to get a vote on working families and, in fact, towns in tucky, RAND PAUL, with 23 additional that issue. By the REINS Act, it would my district where the compliance cost Senate cosponsors. We’re up to 134 co- be mandatory that it be filed and it with the stormwater decree are actu- sponsors in the House of this bill and must have a vote. There is no excep- ally more, in some cases, than the ac- have had two hearings in the Judiciary tion as I understand it. tual revenues of the budgets of the Committee about it where this discus- So if something is going to change towns. We went back and forth with sion on ultimate accountability is $100 million or more of your life, you different ideas; and in August of 2009, a there. would think the guy you elected or gal constituent of mine came into my of- Before I yield back in this portion, that you voted for to come here and fice as we were working through dif- the one thing I would share with you speak on your behalf ought to have ferent ways to look at reducing and re- also is this is not a partisan bill. The something to say about it. That’s why lieving the regulatory burden on busi- opponents of the bill have tried to say I like the REINS Act; it puts a respon- nesses, on citizens. Let’s have regula- it is anti-regulation or it is an attempt sible party responsible for the things tions in the context of their costs and to go after the administration. It is not that bureaucrats do. Bureaucrats have also one with scale. that at all. In the Bush administration, the ability to make these fancy rules This gentleman said to me, How in the Clinton administration, in the that they’re not responsible for. They come you all can’t vote on these Reagan administration, in the Carter write them; but then, you know, things? administration—we can keep going on they’ve got a paycheck, they’re civil The light bulb went on. We went back—finding rules and regulations servants, their job’s protected with back to work, approaching it in dif- that were implemented outside what what I would argue is a sort of tenure ferent ways and came up with the the original intent of the Congress had after a certain period of time. They REINS Act. It stands for the Regula- been. You know, in the past we could may even be represented by a labor tions from the Executive in Need of work around these rules and regula- union. Scrutiny Act. In the last Congress, it tions. Economically, now, things are so And so they’re sitting here safe and was H.R. 3765. tight and so tough we cannot afford to sound; and when they write that regu- We started with the simple premise burden the competitiveness of our busi- latory act, they don’t answer to any of major rules that have an economic nesses any longer. voters back home to decide whether impact of $100 million or more cumula- When we come back, I’ll give you they keep their job, providing a good tively. Once the 60-day comment period some examples of that that will person- act or a bad act. They and probably a is over, instead of being enforced upon alize this to an additional degree, but panel of people they are working with a particular constituency, as they are I’m really glad you’re holding this hour decide this is a good idea. today with very little interaction with tonight to discuss the critical impact But here’s what’s going on right now industry and, frankly, with very little of regulations, a cost that’s approach- that has many of us very concerned. A heeding of industry in the comment ing $2 trillion a year on the American lot of issues that now we’re facing with areas or in our communities—for exam- economy. Frankly, the cost of regula- regulation were issues we voted on in ple, for things like that stormwater tion is substantially more than the an- this Congress. We discussed in commit- bill, for things like No Child Left Be- nual tax revenue that is collected by tees in the last 2 years when the Demo- hind, for things like net neutrality, for the government. crats were in charge of this House and things like doing Card Check by regu- Mr. CARTER. Reclaiming my time, I the Senate and the Presidency, and lation versus, again, going against the thank the gentleman for explaining those things they were not able to gets will of the people’s elected representa- this to us, and you hit on a bunch of passed through both Houses and signed tives—what that would do is, before en- points I think we need to keep remind- by their President, the Democratic forcement, force that rule back up to ing the American people about because President, Mr. Obama, and yet now Capitol Hill under a joint resolution. we’ve all been out there living our they’re trying to do those same things lives, raising our kids, doing the things by regulation; and the perfect example b 1930 with our wives, and just getting caught is CO2. It’s constitutional. It would have to up in living. And on the periphery, we The whole issue of greenhouse gases, pass in the House, pass in the Senate, hear of something that may interfere basically they could not get a vote by and then go to the President’s desk for with our little business we formed or both Houses of Congress to support signature. And what that would do is may interfere with a big business that calling greenhouse gases noxious gases be able to give people back in the we’ve got a job in that’s going to cause that should be regulated or should be United States—Washington, D.C. was issues, and we just tend to say Con- eliminated. So now they just passed a one time described as a 10-mile by 10- gress did it. rule, or they’re passing a rule, at the mile square surrounded by reality. When, in reality, most of the things I EPA and declaring it. They got one Back in the world real, where our tax- believe that people hear those things court to make a ruling in their favor; payers live, where the jobs are created, about some rule that requires them to and with that, they’re going forward on they would now have people to hold ac- put up a barrier or like I had one guy it. But that issue is in debate in this countable, the men in the House and tell me, They made me put up water re- House today, and it will be in debate the Senate, if these large rules that are tention barriers in the desert in New when the REINS Act brings it before imposing such significant economic Mexico where it hadn’t rained in 4 this House for a vote. burdens were imposed upon them. years. And he thought that was ridicu- That’s why if we can get this So, as we moved forward, got a tre- lous; and I said, well, I kind of have to passed—and I believe we will get sup- mendous amount of support for that agree with that, and I guess there’s port, bipartisan support, by both sides across the business community, across some reason for it. of the aisle, both in this House and in the legal community, citizens; and, But the point is that wasn’t done by the Senate, and I’m very hopeful that frankly, local governments have lauded Congress. That was done by one of the President will sign it because it’s a this, and we’re looking forward to mov- these regulators you are talking about. tool that works for—doesn’t matter ing that forward. There was so much When you write a rule or regulation what party you’re in because, hey, I’m momentum that we had at the end of that would cost this country, this soci- not going to sit here and tell you that the last Congress that this was put into ety, $100 million, then that has a major Republican Presidents or Republican the Pledge to America and was reintro- effect on some human being that lives administrations haven’t proposed bad duced. in this country; and I think we have regulations, because they have.

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And I believe that, frank- cover the bases on this rule have had being created and so forth that we let ly, Congress has abdicated, in the past, an impact far out of proportion to the the bureaucrats run the country. We its responsibility to maintain that con- original intent of simple privacy pro- elect them to run the country. They trol because it was easier, usually in a tection that could have been accom- got hired for a job, and I think that crisis. This really began in earnest dur- plished in other ways had Congress anything that has this kind of influ- ing the Depression. Growth in the regu- been more clear. ence on the economy requires a vote of lations related to national security On transportation, there is always the people, who said I will take respon- began during the Cold War. We have interest in discussion. As you well sibility for making the voice of the seen the Great Society programs where know, coming from Texas, Texas is dif- people in my district heard in Wash- many other agencies began to grow, ferent from Kentucky, is different from ington. You’re not going to get that and it affects us in a huge number of New York, and everybody is different voice heard by the regulators. It’s ways. from California as trendsetters. We all going to have to be here in Congress. The second reason that the gen- have uniquenesses in this Nation. It’s I commend my colleague, Mr. DAVIS, tleman was supportive of a concept what makes America great. In my part for a good bill, well done, and a concept like the REINS Act was this: that it of Boone County, Kentucky, where I that enhances the liberty and freedom would force a dialogue for clarity be- live, we experienced a tremendous of the American citizens. tween the agency that would have to amount of growth: from one tiny sub- I yield back for your comments. implement regulations under rules that division to nine subdivisions; a new ele- Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. I thank you, were being written in the House of Rep- mentary school; commerce that was Judge CARTER. The real question when resentatives and in the Senate, it going up and down Highway 237, known it comes down to Presidential support would force that dialogue to make sure as North Bend Road, a little two-lane of this, Presidents regardless of party that the intent of Congress is clear. In- road that would snake and curve up to don’t tend to want to relinquish party, stead of having 2,700-page bills that the most northern part of the Com- but I think from a constitutional pre- show up hours before a vote, the dia- monwealth of Kentucky. rogative there is so much importance logue could be ongoing, reduced down Well, originally in our 6-year road in changing the dialogue, the dialogue to a concise piece of legislation that plan, it was supposed to be a four-lane between the House and Senate on Cap- had very clear intent, very clear expec- highway that was going to be built to itol Hill, but also the dialogue between tations and metrics, and a clear out- support all of this new traffic. How- the executive branch and the legisla- come to maintain context for our citi- ever, some of the new transportation tive branch. zens. rules got in place about green space I would like to touch on a couple of To this point, the thing that I would and bike paths, and this is what we got these that affect all citizens. The first share, President Obama during his at the end of the day. After tens of mil- campaign called for a post-partisan one, people like to have their privacy lions of dollars, 21⁄2 years of construc- protected. The Health Insurance Port- area, and that as soon as his legislative tion work, what we got was a beautiful ability and Accountability Act in the agenda did not pass, he moved to want two-lane highway with bike paths and late 1990s that was enacted into law to implement everything by regulation green space in between where a public was intended to protect patient pri- that could not get through the House safety vehicle can’t be turned around, vacy. It was intended to make sure and the Senate. and two traffic circles. Now the traffic that people’s most intimate informa- The reality is, to get to the post-par- is just as bad as it was before all of tion would not be freely available out- tisan era and to restore balance be- these millions and millions of dollars side of very legitimate and necessary tween Congress and the executive were spent in order to comply with venues or where that person gave per- branch is to pass a bill like this. A sen- Federal regulations. mission. That law, known ior EPA executive, who has to remain To me, things like that don’t even nameless because of who this person euphemistically as HIPAA by its acro- nym, has accomplished vastly more need to be levied at the Federal level. shared with me, he thought a concept That can be decided at the State or a like REINS was a great idea for two than the original intent of the law, and mostly damage. community level if we want to do reasons, not from a partisan perspec- things like bike paths, if we want to do tive—and this is somebody in an agen- I can give you an example. I was doing what is called a mini internship things like traffic circles, if you want cy that’s regulated. to place green space in the middle of And the first thing that he shared at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in that road to use Federal transportation with me was his unutterable frustra- northern Kentucky the week that dollars that are appropriated to the tion that the Congress often sends HIPAA implemented. And I watched in State. overly generic or nonspecific or, in the space of that time—the internship fact, many times contradictory titles was an opportunity for people in the Another example that comes to in bills, health care being a specific ex- business community to come in and mind, a place that I dropped off some ample of that, where it is so difficult learn more about how the health care suits and shirts this morning—or, actu- for the regulators to try to determine infrastructure works, business prac- ally, my wife did after I came to Wash- what the intent of Congress was. Often- tices that are being implemented. It ington, D.C. early this morning. Nick times in order to get that interpreta- fosters a dialogue between health care Bell is an entrepreneur in Boone Coun- tion, they come out with something en- professionals. HIPAA ended that be- ty, Kentucky. Years ago, he started a tirely against the intent of what people cause of liability concerns. Just simple dry cleaners, known as Braxton’s Dry wanted who were supporting the bill. interaction that had taken place be- Cleaners, with some friends. They have fore. top-notch customer service. They go b 1940 More importantly than that, every out of their way to grow their business. The other thing that happens in that doctor’s office that I had visited, every In the late 1990s, Nick had a vision to same vein is legislation is often crafted department of the hospital suddenly expand. His service was so effective and to get a majority of votes in each saw their paperwork overnight double the quality of care he gave his cus- Chamber and to get a conference ac- in dealing with the same patients with tomers was so good that he grew to a ceptance between the House and Sen- the same procedures. So the cost of ac- point where he had more business than ate with language that creates holes, tually getting the treatment prepared his current physical plant could handle that creates opportunity for the execu- was, in effect, doubled. in this small dry cleaner. So he did tive branch to legislate or tax by regu- We are seeing nurses no longer do what any enterprising entrepreneur lation versus working through the reg- nursing, and it’s now the patient care would do: He pooled his savings, the

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So that people un- first real encounter with the regu- nesses up and down our inland water- derstand, many of these regulations, as latory state from the time that he had ways, you will find all of this garbage, they look at things, they don’t look at started his business—that the clean all of this waste that has washed up be- the big picture of what that regulation water rules had changed after 1996, and cause, by our own laws, the people who was meant to do. In fact, I don’t think he was under a whole new set of man- want to clean it up free of charge to they consider just how far reaching dates. Nick was informed that he was the Federal Government with no over- what they’re doing is going to be. I going to have to do about 18 boreholes head to the State or local commu- would venture to guess that when they into the concrete pad of his little dry nities—think of the Boy Scouts who wrote that regulation concerning that cleaner to test for potential carcino- want to go out on a weekend—they’re particular chemical that had leached gens. Dry cleaning fluid was listed a stopped from doing this and will not do down through a crack and gotten parts potential carcinogen. A potential, I it. per billion or whatever it was into the might add. In fact, one oncologist told And finally, the last point that I dirt, that they probably envisioned me that you would basically have to would make on this: We talk about the some big factory dumping major chem- drink gallons of the stuff on a daily issues of clean water. I care about ical deposits out on the ground. They basis in order to induce the pH level or clean water. I want to see our water never thought of a mom-and-pop clean- the toxicity level in your body to cause clean, our water pure, but we need to ers that might have a slight crack in cancer to grow. But nonetheless, the take a look at what standards are the foundation which causes a very rule was the rule. The environmental again in context. minute amount to fall down there and inspector came out to his facility. He An enterprising new county judge ex- then say, You’ve got to remediate like did the 18 boreholes and paid the addi- ecutive in Lewis County, Kentucky, a monster company who dumps all this tional money for that, and then an in- Thomas Massie, a brilliant MIT grad- trash in there should have to reme- teresting thing happened. uate who has patented many tech- diate. I think that the people that were On one of those boreholes, they dis- nology devices, came back home to set- writing that were thinking about the covered one teaspoon of groundwater tle down, to bring these practices back big guy, never realizing what they were underneath the concrete pad of this home, and he is an expert in sustain- doing on the little guy. Last night, I guess it was, I had a business, which created numerous jobs able energy. We are from a coal State, really nice invitation from some peo- for our county. In that teaspoon of and he wants to do something that is ple. There’s an event in Austin. I’m water was several parts per million of tremendously innovative. He wants to dry cleaning fluid that had apparently going to plug for them because it’s a build in this county that doesn’t have great event. It’s called South by South- been spilled on the floor and had leaked inherent natural resources but is along through a small fissure. To you and west. And many people think of it as a a long section of the river, to wall up music festival. There’s lots of bands me, we wouldn’t think twice about some of the large draws, with the large that if we spilled some windshield that come in. They have lots of live hills that come down to the river’s music. Austin is the live music capital wiper fluid or something on our drive- edge, and to create, in effect, a hydro- way. We would clean it up and we of the world. electric generating capability with two But there’s also a lot of entre- would move on. Or maybe some paint large reservoirs. preneurs. High-tech innovators and all falls off of a windowsill that we’re sorts of people come there to share painting on the outside of our house. b 1950 The proposition was simple: to fill ideas, to go to seminars about how Nick was informed immediately that we’re going to thrive in the 21st cen- them with water from the Ohio River, he was going to have to remediate that tury. It’s a great, I believe, week-long and then they could naturally be teaspoon of water. He said, Well, sir, I celebration. It may be longer than drained or refilled based on need, based can’t afford that. I just won’t install that. the dry cleaning machine. Then the on precipitation and evaporation. But Last night, I was invited to a private full encounter with the regulatory it would be largely sustaining and meeting between—I’d say there’s at state came into being. He was told, No, could generate enough electricity for least 100 to 150 people with ideas, and if you don’t remediate it to the stand- several counties around the area. what they call angel investors; that is, ard, we are going to shut down your Guess what the new judge ran into? people who are willing to look at these business. The Environmental Protection Agency, ideas and maybe be willing to loan There was no environmental risk. because the clean water standard says startup money to get these companies There was no true remediation risk. I that if I take one gallon of water out of started. am speaking as an engineer. There was the Ohio River, I cannot put a gallon of The first thing I want to tell you: I just no risk. What was at risk were the Ohio River water back into the Ohio don’t believe I’ve ever walked into a jobs of the people there, the clothing of River unless it is purer than drinking room where there were more enthusi- the folks that were trapped in there. water. astic people who thought they had a And what Mr. Bell had to pay was This is an issue that’s completely out great idea. I mean, it just felt good $60,000 in remediation fees for one tea- of context. And this is part of the chal- talking to these young people. Many of spoon of water. It might have been dif- lenge I think that we face, that many them, you wouldn’t be able to pick ferent if Dow Chemical had a major citizens don’t realize as we encounter them out on the college campus from spill, but this is a dry cleaner in Boone this regulatory culture, that these are all the rest of the kids on the college County, Kentucky. It had a great im- the rules that hit the pocketbooks of campus. They look just like all the pact. It made him an activist, among people. kids on the college campus, and many other things. These examples are rife. It’s not simply an issue of big busi- of them were. But they had an idea, I live in the longest river district in ness. It’s working families, the elderly, had come up with an idea. These were the United States, along the Ohio the working poor, our farmers, our the Michael Dells and the Bill Gates of River. We have a lot of flooding today small businesses who create jobs are all the future that had an idea, and they that is going on. People can’t pick up effected by the $2 trillion in regula- were gathering with other people with the trash that comes up on their prop- tions. And ultimately, if we are going ideas. erties, on the riverbanks. You know to compete in a global environment, Of course, when we think of this, why? Very simple. Under the rules that it’s not that we want to stop regula- when we mention Michael Dell and Bill are laid forth in implementing the leg- tion, but we need to bring it into con- Gates and the people in the high-tech islation under the Clean Water Act and text and make it concise, make sure industry, we think everything is high under the Corps of Engineers, if you there is real impact and something tech and Internet; but, in fact, some of reach down and take hold of any of that, at the end of the day, doesn’t pre- the ideas were just pretty simple. But that detritus that washes up on your vent us from creating jobs and doesn’t somebody had a good idea.

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I want to just have a Winne- have the ideas, because that’s what we Congress have is to explain to their bago with a full kitchen in it and a way are all about. constituents what is happening in to sell my food outside the door, and Right now, using this tool, until we Washington and also to explain to I’m going to sell gourmet food on the can get Mr. DAVIS’ REINS Act—which Washington what their constituents street like a street vendor. It’s an in- I’m a cosponsor and almost everybody think. And when we come down to teresting concept, and it seems to be, I know is. We’re going to try to get this these issues with the rules, I think of as it was described to me, the begin- thing passed this session of Congress, one thing so critical for us to under- ning of a very successful idea. signed into law by the President of the stand is, and I have seen it in my early Now, these ideas were there, and United States, as a tool that all Mem- time here. I saw it certainly during the there were people who come and invest bers of Congress should respect. Until health care debate when people would in those things. I met one guy who that time, we use the Congressional walk out and they would do press con- said, Yeah, you know, sometimes you Review Act. And here’s some things we ferences and do press releases talking pick a winner and sometimes you are looking at in the Congressional Re- about all the great things that were don’t, but I’ve picked a couple of win- view Act. happening. We read the bill in our of- ners. One of them was Netflix. I got in b 2000 fice, I didn’t see any of that happening, the first day on Netflix. Now we’re The EPA rule disapproving the State but it took 3 months and then 6 months doing pretty good. of Texas’ flexible permitting system and 12 months, and people were waking But what this was, this was the seed under the Clean Air Act. We filed H.J. up to all these things that weren’t corn, if you will, of capitalism in there, and it created a great backlash. Res. 21, JOHN CARTER sponsors that. America. This is what it’s all about. FCC Net Neutrality Rule, H.J. Res. 37, And much of that was expressed in But most of the people that had frustration at the election because of GREG WALDEN is using the Congres- projects there had something to do sional Review Act to look into that. ultimately this growth and intrusion of with a tool that we all are learning HHS rule on medical loss ratio, MLR, policy that the American people didn’t about, and that is the Internet. requirements under the Patent Protec- want. Now, we have rules coming down tion and Affordable Care Act, H.J. Res. By having this check and balance, it from the Federal Government. The 19, I am going after that rule with the does several things. It restores trans- FCC is putting out rules to grant the Congressional Review Act. NESHAP parency so people can see. It forces Federal Government new power to reg- Rule for Portland Cement Manufac- Members of Congress to communicate ulate the Internet, restrict access and, turing Industry, H.J. Res. 42. Again, with their district. If we think a regu- thus, stalling this type of innovation of Representative CARTER. This rule is lation is something that is important these dynamic young men and women likely to close 18 cement kilns around to have enacted or a law that will em- that I met last night with their great the country and destroy good Amer- power a regulation that is going to concepts on how to improve life and ican jobs, driving them overseas to have significant reach, we need to have create a business. places like China and India, possibly that discussion with our constituents Our Founding Fathers were very increasing the mercury pollution in the so they understand, as well as a discus- smart. They realized if you give us lib- United States from offshore pollution. sion with the agency community long erty, from that will come new ideas; These are just examples of some before that legislation ever goes to the from those new ideas will come entre- things we have been working on. We floor of the House. preneurship, entrepreneurs; from that have talked about them before. And I By bringing about this REINS proc- will come jobs, capital to reinvest and can assure you, my office right now is ess, it would take these major rules at grow a thriving economy. We have been daily checking every service we can the end of 60 days back up here for an living on that basic system of private find to find out about every regulation up-or-down vote. Really, if the House enterprise in this country now since that is being proposed so that we can and Senate are doing their job and the the inception of this country, and these look at the ones that we can be aggres- agency community and the executive young technocrats have learned how to sive and take the offense on for the branch is doing its job, that should be use the Internet as a tool to make life Congressional Review Act. a relatively straightforward exercise. better for people. Yet if you ask them Once again, the REINS Act would But if there is an attempt by the exec- what they don’t want, they don’t want shift the burden, as we say in the law, utive to step outside the will of the the Federal Government regulating and it would mean that we would have people, then we get into this. And it is them. to vote on any major regulation as by important. Now, the people that are wanting to the definition that Mr. DAVIS has given I go back to the question of the Con- regulate, they’re looking at maybe us. So both these tools would be avail- gressional Review Act. In corollary, some things they see as problems. I able to Members of Congress for us to not directly tied to this by regulation, don’t know what problems they are. be able to look at these administrative but oftentimes in the agencies there is Maybe they think somebody is using it rules that are being passed, which are an attempt that takes place to fall into to enhance politics other than theirs basically done by individuals and agen- a routine of operation. And in times of and they’re worried about the other cies, not by this Congress, and give this crisis, those are not always the most guy having access for political reasons. Congress, which represents the people, effective thing. Maybe they’re worried about some of to be responsible for whether or not the Many of us remember back in the the bad things that are on the Internet. rule passes. Therefore, if the folks back early days of the wars in Iraq and Af- And there are bad things. Our terror- home want somebody to blame, that is ghanistan. Regardless of one’s politics, ists are learning how to make weapons what you take this job for. The buck positions on the policy, we suddenly to kill other people on the Internet. stops with your vote. If you support found ourselves in a new kind of coun- But they are not realizing that, as they the rule, you are going to be respon- terinsurgency that had not been ex- take something that’s working and sible for it. And if the folks back home pected by the military, had not had the stick the Federal Government in there, don’t like it, you are going to own it. expectation set by the administration it probably isn’t going to be working as But that is what we came up here for. that this was going to unfold, and in good. The Federal Government doesn’t We came up here to be responsible for fact they were caught by surprise. Be- do a whole lot to make things work our constituents, to be their voice in cause of the promulgation of thousands well. Washington. of improvised explosive devices by the So the unintended consequences of Maybe my friend, Mr. DAVIS, would fall of 2003, the Army and Marine Corps that is they would basically destroy like to comment again. So once again I specifically realized we were in a full- this exciting, innovative industry yield to you. blown counterinsurgency and had to

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Mr. POE from Texas read As we sit here trying to take down ian bureaucracy and the Defense De- this draconian list of regulatory re- barriers to creating jobs, if there’s one partment were that it would take sev- quirements in dealing with a dropped thing more than anything else that eral years in order to accomplish what light bulb. we’ve got to do for now and for the was necessary because laws would have The thing that struck me is it is so foreseeable future in this Congress, it to be enacted and following test doc- expensive to comply with the regula- is help take down barriers and get the trines for various programs. tions on the production side that none entrepreneurial spirit going again and I think of some of the things I have of them are made nor will ever be made get the environment such that people seen in military programs that began in the United States of America. They quit sitting on their money and go out 15, 20, 25 years ago and simply die be- are made in China. And I think that is and hire new people to help them make cause, by the time something gets to a one example that shows this complete bigger profits and grow their compa- flyable prototype or an executable dissonance. nies by hiring people and giving them a weapons system, it ends up making We can restore American economic job. That’s our number one priority. It itself obsolete because there is not that competitiveness. We can strengthen must be. These regulations, some of agility to respond because of the inter- our regulatory framework for real, them are good, but many of them are nal regulations, not even germane to sound regulations that protect con- onerous and prevent these jobs that what we are talking about tonight, but sumers, that protect the American peo- we’re talking about. these rules that govern the mindset of ple, that protect the integrity of our I thank the Speaker for his time. commerce, but do it in such a way so it how the government operates. f Well, telling division commanders is in context and not putting layer over and brigade commanders and regi- layer over layer that just increases CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS mental and battalion and company complexity, increases the size and COMMEMORATES WOMEN’S HIS- commanders, well, it will be a couple reach of government, and ultimately TORY MONTH years down the road, and we will have the cost to our pocketbook. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a solution to your immediate combat Mr. CARTER. Those are excellent the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- problem, is not the way Americans comments. And those light bulbs are a uary 5, 2011, the gentlewoman from the think and operate. particular sticking point in my life. I Virgin Islands (Mrs. CHRISTENSEN) is In World War II, we fielded all kinds don’t like being mandated to purchase recognized for 60 minutes as the des- of technology. What worked was made anything, quite honestly, by the gov- ignee of the minority leader. ernment. And it is really kind of hypo- in mass, and it showed the agility of GENERAL LEAVE our industrial complex. And we were critical to say everybody has got to use Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. I ask unani- these lights, but we can’t make them looking for everything, long before this mous consent, Mr. Speaker, that all in the country because the regulators large military-industrial bureaucracy Members may have 5 legislative days won’t let us. And we create the regu- came into being. in which to revise and extend their re- What it took for Congress to get the lators. So it is just hypocritical. I guess what we are trying to say to marks and to add material to the sub- up-armored vehicle program into the- ject that we are discussing this ater, and it was an amazing thing after folks out there and to the people in this Chamber is that it is time to take evening. enactment; you were here to see that, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there a look at this secret world of regu- 39,000 armored vehicles that would not objection to the request of the gentle- lators. And it really is a secret to the have gone into theater specifically in woman from the Virgin Islands? Iraq were there in 16 months, but it American people. I don’t think I would make a bad es- There was no objection. took an act of Congress to do that, to Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, timate if regulations were printed on exert on the executive branch the will this evening we in the Congressional both sides of paper like that size paper; of the American people. This was even Black Caucus are coming to the floor and this Chamber has, what, 80 foot a case when the President agreed and to honor the women in our commu- ceilings, 100 foot ceilings, and it is wanted this, but even he couldn’t over- nities that have been its backbone and probably 40 yards long and 20 yards come the inertia of his own agency who have employed their foresight, wide? Stacking these regulations on community. Something not uncommon their hard work, and their sacrifice to pages like this, you would have to have for Presidents, regardless of party. move us forward, serving as the inspi- at least two or three of them, probably Coming back into our world here ration for all of us in our individual just to cover the IRS Code, much less with the regulations that affect us eco- and collective journeys. all the other regulations. nomically in day-to-day time. Restor- March, as you know, is Women’s His- The voluminous number of regula- ing accountability, restoring the dia- tory Month, celebrated this year with tions that are out there will literally logue, restoring the constitutional pri- the theme, ‘‘Our History is Our boggle your mind. If there is a good macy of the legislature allows us to do Strength.’’ We all know the stories in reason to have the Internet, it is to our job to protect the American people, our families and in our communities of have somebody help you keep track of to make sure that their interests are mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, the regulations probably better than seen, and give them somebody to hold aunts and sisters who pulled together anything I can think of. accountable at the end of the day. You to make sure that everyone within can’t fire the EPA administrator or the b 2010 their power was fed, educated and re- director of the FCC or the Secretary of They’re there. They interfere with mained healthy. Those with a lot of re- Education or any of a number of other our lives. Some of them help and some sources shared what they had. Those agency heads if they implement regula- of them don’t. And the people’s rep- with not much gave of their time and tions that are not what our commu- resentatives should have a say. their heart to bring generations into nities, what our country, what our citi- The Congressional Review Act is existence, to nurture all of the commu- zens want. And, frankly, it brings an presently giving us a chance to have a nity’s children despite all of the odds end to this paternalistic government say, and we hope to bring many of before them. that is run by experts that don’t nec- these, actually all of these, to the floor As we highlight the achievements of essarily reflect what the will of the of this House for a vote and to the floor women, we will also speak to our con- American people is. of the Senate for a vote. cerns that the gains women have made Your colleague from Texas gave a re- With the REINS Act passed and and the progress we still need to make markable speech a couple of years ago signed into law, it gives us another are being threatened by the actions on the issue of CFC light bulbs. I find way to get the people of this House and the agenda of the 112th Congress it so amazing in the mandate that was who represent the people of this coun- under a Republican majority. put down to have CFC light bulbs. In try to cast a vote on behalf of their Before I yield to my colleague from 2007, I remember when one was dropped citizens back home as to whether a Texas, I would just like to read some in the Longworth Office Building and major regulation will or will not help quotes from the Secretary of State and the building was evacuated over the this Nation. the President of the United States.

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International Women’s Day to the United States and were part of president of the National Medical Asso- is a chance to pay tribute to ordinary the founding. ciation. And certainly Ling Lui, a Chi- women throughout the world and is I speak of my grandmother, Olive nese American. Dr. Ahmed, an Amer- rooted in women’s century-old struggle Jackson, who came from Jamaica, ican from Bangladesh who’s at Texas to participate in society on an equal West Indies, and with her husband, Al- Southern University. footing with men. This day reminds us bert Jackson, went to Panama and My mother, Ivalita Jackson. My that while enormous progress has been helped build in the teeming woods and aunts: Aunt Valerie, Aunt Audrey, made, there is still work to be done be- forests of that era, fighting against Aunt Vickie, Aunt Sybil. fore women achieve true parity.’’ malaria and mosquitoes and diseases b 2020 And from President Barack Obama: and were part of building the Panama ‘‘We have to work even harder,’’ he Canal. How my grandmother kept the The reason why I just called their says, ‘‘to close the gap that still exists family together and gave birth to her names is because they, along with the and to uphold that simple American first son and survived to be able to women of courage that we honored just ideal: we are all equal and deserving of make it here to the United States and a week or so ago with Secretary Hil- the chance to pursue our own version had children born in South Carolina lary Clinton and Mrs. Obama—Michelle of happiness. That’s what Eleanor Roo- and made their way up, and then fi- Obama, which I include in the great- sevelt was striving toward half a cen- nally got to Brooklyn, New York. A ness of how far women have come— tury ago. That’s why the report on part of the history of this country. She they really make a statement, Con- women that was issued this month kept the family together. gresswoman, that what we’re doing in matters today. And that’s why on be- Let me just call a roll, if you don’t the budget and what we’re doing in the half of all of our daughters and our mind, of some of the women from CR really does not take into account sons, we’ve got to keep making Texas. Please note that there are many all the sweat and toil of hardworking progress in the years ahead.’’ others. women. It is now my pleasure to yield to the Women like Mrs. Johnson, the wife of Can you tell me how we would ignore gentlelady from Texas, SHEILA JACKSON Lyndon Baines Johnson, who was so a health care reform that women no LEE. much involved in the beautification of longer have to be subjected to pre- Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. I would Texas. Her daughter, Luci Baines John- existing condition as a means of get- like to thank the gentlelady from the son. Her other daughter, Lynda Robb ting insurance and therefore pregnancy Virgin Islands for allowing us—and Johnson. The Honorable Barbara Jor- now does not stifle a woman who is being the lead on Monday after Mon- dan, who made a point in the 1974 Wa- working on a job from getting insur- day—opportunities to be able to engage tergate hearings that she would not see ance and bans insurance companies, our constituents and speak on a num- the Constitution declined or dimin- again, from dropping the women when ber of very important issues. I thank they get sick or become pregnant. For you for your leadership. I have cer- ished, and that she believed that even women in new plans, it provides pre- tainly been privileged to be part of this though it did not include her when we coverage of important lifesaving pre- very important opportunity to speak started, that this Constitution means ventative services. Women who are on a number of challenging issues. We the People. That’s what Women’s Many of us have just arrived back History Month means. sometimes a single head of household, into Washington. We have spent pre- Ann Richards, the former Governor, older women who have chronic condi- cious days with our constituents, and the late Governor of Texas. Mayor tions, they can now be covered because it is amazing the number of issues that Kathy Whitmire. Beulah Shepard, the of preventative care; bans insurance we are encountering: individuals who mayor of Acres Home. Ruby Mosley, companies from reauthorization or re- are impacted by the broken and who has been such a leader and a pio- ferral for access to OB/GYN care. unfixed immigration laws; individuals neer in changes in Acres Home. Jewel What an antiquated system that re- who are in need of small business as- Houston, a great educator. Willie Belle quired women not to be able to go to a sistance or health care. These are the Boone, a great political activist. doctor for OB/GYN care. We have got- real issues of Americans. Or those who Christia Adair, another great political ten rid of that; and the common prac- are gathering to join their allies and activist. Esther Williams, a great early tice of gender rating, meaning charging friends in Wisconsin as they are con- political activist and precinct judge. women substantially higher premiums. cerned and almost intimidated some- Irma of Irma’s fabulous Mexican res- Yet this Affordable Health Care is on what about the misdirected approach taurant, a businesswoman who, with the chopping blocks. I can’t understand to budget cutting by cutting out rights her children by her side, opened one of it. Ensures children up to age 19 cannot of workers, many of whom are women. the famous restaurants in Houston. be denied coverage for preexisting dis- So I think speaking about women is Representative Carol Alvarado. Rep- ease. Sometimes babies are born with crucial as we commemorate Women’s resentative Anna Hernandez. Commis- asthma or sickle cell or juvenile diabe- History Month, because we know from sioner Sylvia Garcia. Council Member tes. Those people cannot get insurance. the early founding of this great coun- Wanda Adams. Council Member Women would have to take off or quit try, women were standing side by side Jolanda Jones. Doris Hubbard. The late or get on welfare just to be able to find with the Founders. Those of us who Dorothy Hubbard. Mayor Annise some such basis of coverage or insur- come from a slave history, we know Parker. ance. the history of slave women who were Small businesswomen. The late Greater access to insurance by the backbone of keeping families to- Nancy Berkman, who was so pivotal in women. And yet as we commemorate gether. That if a slave woman was sold, working on the Mickey Leland Kib- Women’s History Month, we have a sit- she could turn to another slave woman butzim program. Joyce Schechter, a uation where our friends on the other and say, Would you take care of my premier advocate and supporter of side of the aisle are slashing and burn- children? I can’t take them with me. Democratic policies. Parvin McVey, an ing. In fact, they have already voted to Or if, tragically, she lost her life in the outstanding humanitarian. The women repeal the Affordable Care Act. What violence of slavery, the families of and doctors at the March of Dimes that does it say to the history of women in other slaves rallied around those chil- I work with, the sacrifice that they this country? dren. make. Former Councilwoman Robin- Let me quickly move to some addi- I would think the same of Native son, the wife of the late Judson Robin- tional harms to women, Republican- Americans, Indian women, who were son, the first council member to be proposed cuts that will harm women

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Cutting that; cutting Pell Grants. ing and healing those who have been Can you imagine that healthy When I went out to Lone Star College, wounded in war, whether it’s the war of women, who make a difference in this what did I see? Young women, some of the ages or the wars that we’ve just en- country—that is less hours of sick them young mothers, getting the op- countered in Iraq and Afghanistan. women, less children away from the portunity of a second life. It halts And let me thank the mothers and home, less women able to bear children funding for the implementation of the the women of the Mid East, from Egypt and then go out into the workplace, be- health care law. I’ve already spoken to Tunisia to Bahrain to Yemen to cause they have suffered the lack of ac- about that. Maternal and child health. Libya—and most of all to Libya. Let cess to health care. Well, my friends, if And then Social Security for women me thank the women who have gone you can imagine, this is where we are who are seniors. I just don’t understand into battle. Let me thank the women today. what we are trying to do. who have already lost children because We had $300 million in a vote just by So I would just argue the point in they wanted freedom in battle. a Congressperson from Indiana, who this Women’s History Month that there Let me thank the peace lovers. And won the vote 240–185 to prevent any is a breakdown. There’s a mental all I would say, as we commemorate Federal funding to Planned Parent- block. Don’t let me start talking about Women’s History Month, the names hood. By the way, Planned Parenthood the minority women-owned businesses that I have just called, they represent the strength and our history. And it is reads. They understand. Their moneys where they’re cutting MBDA $1.9 mil- on their shoulders that I stand. It is on are used for family planning. It is used lion; and denying minority workers their shoulders that I pledge that I will to detect cervical cancer and breast skills training for the 21st century never give up; as JOHN LEWIS said, workforce, cutting $3 billion dollars, cancer. It’s used to provide preventa- never give out; and never give in, be- tive service to millions of women in and leaving our American heroes out in cause women today are truly having as health care dealing with HIV testing, cold, women who have been veterans, the wind beneath their wings all the breast exams, and, of course, contra- cutting them $75 million, who may be women who have gone before, all the ception. But none of these dollars will homeless. I have met women homeless older women that stand alongside of be used for what I suppose this amend- veterans. I see them every day. And it them. ment was supposed to inhibit—and has only been recently that we’ve ac- that’s abortion. They read. They get it. knowledged that these women have b 2030 They have been following the law for PTSD and other problems. I’ve met Finally, Congresswoman, to the years. them. They have begged for the pro- young women, let me say that the road In Women’s History Month, what are grams to continue because they served is never as smooth as one would like. It we saying to our women? It cuts nutri- their country as well. is rocky, with mountains and valleys; tion programs for pregnant women and And then, lo and behold, we’ve just but take the opportunity to learn and children $747 million, special supple- shut the doors on community health to build so that you can have wings as mental nutrition program, the WIC clinics, something that the Congres- well. program. Can you believe it? Sug- sional Black Caucus worked so hard on, Women’s History Month, I salute you gesting that it’s a waste of money, $1.3 billion, cutting 3.2 million patients and the women. I believe in your when most educators will tell you chil- where they can come out of their strength, and I believe in your spirit dren that are not nourished in the homes and go to a doctor and not wind and your history. early stages, they have a default in up in the emergency room that pushes BACKGROUND ON WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH their ability to think and to be able to up the tax base or the tax cost by the Every March, the country recognizes Na- do well in school. Cut Head Start and public hospital system and the private tional Women’s History Month. This national child care. People approach me in my hospital system. And yet we continue celebration and recognition of women’s his- district, on the streets here in Wash- cutting these programs. toric achievements began in 1980 when Na- ington, D.C. Cutting $1.1 from Head So I’m reminded of Barbara Jordan’s tional Women’s History Week was proclaimed Start, $39 million from child care. words about not being worried about by Presidential Proclamation. In 1987, this na- I want you to know that I’m dealing being called a politician. She just said, tional celebration was expanded by Congres- with a case, Congresswoman, in my dis- I want to be called a darned good poli- sional Resolution to an entire month by declar- trict where Federal dollars were sup- tician. That’s what we should be look- ing March as National Women’s History porting a home child care. As you well ing at here in this place as we honor Month. know, those requirements are less than women and Women’s History Month, In the last several years, we have had a Head Start. And now do you know what that we can all be good elected offi- number of historic firsts to celebrate in con- we have? Four dead babies in this child cials, good politicians that make a dif- junction with Women’s History Month—the first care home care center where a fire con- ference. We make a difference on behalf woman Speaker of the House, the first female President of Harvard—to name a couple. sumed them. Unfortunately, because of all of the American people. No party These historic events speak to the progress the caretaker made a mistake. This is affiliation. That we don’t cut and jab we have made in women participating in pub- what I’m dealing with. into collective bargaining in States lic service and the political process. And so my question is: you’re cutting around this country when in fact col- Further, there are now a record number of Head Start, you’re cutting child care. lective bargaining is simply giving women serving in Congress. The 112th Con- People are standing in line to get child someone the opportunity to sit down at gress includes 93 women Members serving in care. People are being turned away. the bargaining table; nurses, many of the House and Senate. They don’t know what to do. Young them women; teachers, many of them The Democratic-led 111th Congress fo- mothers who are trying to do right, are women, clerical workers; many of them cused on a number of key concerns of Amer- trying to get a job, and they realize women; municipal workers; women ica’s women, including quality affordable this is a problem. It cuts job training. who have come out of the household to health care, investments to create jobs and I’ve had young mothers in job training support their family and may be the stimulate growth, investments in early child- programs, $4 billion. Are they telling only bread winner. hood education, ensuring that our military fam- me it doesn’t work? So let me thank you very much for ilies are receiving the resources and services These job training programs are par- giving us the opportunity to be able to that they need, and ensuring equal pay for all ticularly important to women workers, salute women of all persuasions all of America’s working women. many of them coming out of the home over this country. Let me personally Unfortunately, in the 112th Congress, the after they’ve had children and they can thank you for the nurturing that you GOP-led House has moved in the opposite di- place them in a school setting or Head have given the soldiers and sons that rection—failing to pass measures to create

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Many low-income indi- children. ica’s women. viduals depend on Planned Parenthood health Eliminates Funding that Helps Schools HOW HEALTHCARE REFORM BENEFITS WOMEN centers for the majority, if not all, of their Comply with Title IX—Eliminates the Women’s Ensures being a woman will no longer be health care. Educational Equity Program, which promotes treated as a ‘‘pre-existing condition,’’ with in- Cuts Nutrition Programs for Pregnant education equity for women and girls and surance companies banned from denying cov- Women and Their Children—Cuts $747 million helps educational agencies meet their obliga- erage for ‘‘pre-existing conditions,’’ beginning from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Pro- tions under Title IX, the law that requires gen- in 2014. Currently, many women are denied gram for Women, Infants, and Children, better der equity for boys and girls in every edu- coverage or charged more for such ‘‘pre-exist- known as the WIC program. The WIC program cational program that receives federal funding. ing conditions’’ as breast or cervical cancer, provides nutritious food, counseling, and other Cuts Funding for Social Security Offices and pregnancy, having had a C-section, or having supports to 9.6 million low-income pregnant Supports for Women Who Are Seniors—Cuts been a victim of domestic violence. women, new mothers, and infants each funding for the Social Security Administration Bans insurance companies from dropping month. This program makes a real difference; by hundreds of millions of dollars. These cuts women when they get sick or become preg- studies have linked WIC participation with will force thousands of layoffs and furloughs in nant, as of 2010. higher birth weight and lower infant mortality. offices across the country, which means For women in new plans, provides free cov- Cuts Head Start and Child Care—Cuts $1.1 delays in processing applications for Social erage of important, life-saving preventive serv- billion from the Head Start program and $39 Security benefits Americans have earned. The ices, such as mammograms and million from child care, causing hundreds of bill also cuts funding for a range of supports colonoscopies, as of 2010. thousands of children to lose early learning for seniors, including senior employment serv- Improves the care of millions of older support. Head Start, Early Head Start, and the ices (cut by $525 million) and Administration women with chronic conditions, by providing Child Care Development Block Grant are our on Aging programs (cut by $65 million). incentives under Medicare for more coordi- key federal early learning investments. These Women are a majority of Social Security re- nated care. initiatives: (1) allow low-income children to cipients and more than two-thirds of the elder- Bans insurance companies from requiring start school ready to succeed, and (2) support ly poor—so they will be disproportionately women to obtain a pre-authorization or referral and enable parents to work. Funding is al- harmed by these GOP cuts. for access to ob-gyn care, as of 2010. ready insufficient and these cuts will result in Undermines Food Safety—Cuts funding for Ends the common practice of ‘‘gender rat- even fewer children benefiting from early USDA food safety inspections by $88 million— ing,’’ charging women substantially higher pre- learning programs. making it impossible to conduct daily inspec- miums than men for the same coverage, be- Cuts Job Training—Cuts more than $4 bil- tions of meat and poultry plants. This would ginning in 2014. According to a recent study, lion for job training programs that are critical in force many meat and poultry plants to shut the women on the individual market pay up to preparing workers for employment in growth down for more than a month in 2011, resulting 48% more in premium costs than men. industries. For example, funding under Title I in estimated economic losses of up to $11 bil- Ensures that children up to the age of 19 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) is ze- lion. Furthermore, the bill cuts FDA funding by cannot be denied coverage due to a ‘‘pre-ex- roed out—eliminating a $1.4 billion program $241 million. This would lead to furloughs and/ isting condition,’’ as of 2010. serving 1.7 million youth and adult workers. or RIFs of hundreds of FDA staff including those who inspect our domestic and imported Provides greater access to affordable health These job training programs are particularly foods. coverage for women, with the establishment of important for women workers, many of whom Blocks Public Database on Safety of Con- new Health Insurance Exchanges for the mil- are concentrated in low-wage and low-skill lions who do not have health insurance sumer Products, Designed as ‘‘Early Warning jobs without opportunity for advancement. System’’ for Parents—House Republicans through an employer, beginning in 2014. Cur- Cuts Initiatives That Help Students Pay for adopted an amendment by Representative rently, less than half of America’s women can College—Cuts the maximum Pell Grant MIKE POMPEO (R–KS), by a vote of 234–187, obtain affordable insurance through their em- amount by $845—from the current level of which prohibits any funding for a new public ployer. $5,550 to $4,705 for the coming academic consumer safety information database, op- REPUBLICAN PROPOSED CUTS THAT WILL HARM WOMEN year. Pell Grants provide the basic foundation posed by Big Business, which is particularly AND THEIR FAMILIES of federal student aid and help millions of low- designed to warn parents about potentially de- Eliminates Funding for the Title X Family income American women afford to attend col- fective products aimed at children. Planning—Entirely eliminates funding for the lege. The bill also entirely eliminates federal Title X Family Planning Program, which re- funding ($757 million in FY 2010) for Supple- REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL IMPACT ON MINORITIES ceived $317 million in FY 2010. For more than mental Educational Opportunity Grants, which Inhibiting the Creation of Minority Businesses 40 years, the Title X Family Planning Program provide additional grants of up to $4,000 to Slashing $1.9 million from the Minority Busi- has provided family planning services, breast the lowest income Pell recipients and reach ness Development Agency (MBDA), the sole and cervical cancer screening, and other pre- 1.3 million of the Nation’s neediest students. agency dedicated to fostering growth and in- ventive health care to low-income women in Cuts to these programs will make college less novation among minority-owned firms, creates need. Title X-funded health centers serve accessible for low-income women. barriers for minority businesses to employ more than 5 million individuals each year, at Halts Funding to Implement the Health Care more than the 6 million Americans they did 4,500 community-based clinics. Six in 10 Law—House Republicans adopted a series of last year. women who obtain health care from a Title X- amendments on the House Floor that essen- In 2010, the MBDA generated $3.3 billion in funded family planning center consider it to be tially stop any funding to implement the Afford- contracts and capital for minority-owned firms. their primary source of health care. Grantees able Care Act, the landmark health care law include state and local health departments, enacted last year. The GOP bill, as amended, Denying Minority Workers Skills Training for a hospitals, community health centers, and pri- therefore takes away critical new patient’s 21st Century Workforce vate non-profit organizations. rights, many of which are critical to America’s Cutting $3 billion from the Workforce Invest- Eliminates all federal funding for Planned women. As a result, under the GOP bill, life- ment Act eliminates access to essential job Parenthood—In addition to eliminating all time caps could once again be placed on cov- training initiatives that have helped millions of funding for the Title X Family Planning Pro- erage, young adults up to age 26 would lose minorities gain the skills to compete in our na- gram in the underlying bill, House Republicans the assurance they could stay on their par- tion’s job market. also adopted an amendment by Representa- ents’ plan, pregnant women could once again In 2009, Workforce Investment Act (WIA) tive MIKE PENCE (R–IN), by a vote of 240–185, be thrown off insurance rolls, and being a programs helped approximately 8,370,000 to specifically prohibit any federal funding for woman could once again be considered a pre- people, with minorities making up 43 percent Planned Parenthood. The Pence amendment existing condition. (714,314) of the WIA Adult Program, 38 per- would have a devastating effect on women’s Cuts Maternal and Child Health—Cuts $50 cent (384,106) of the WIA Dislocated Worker access to health care across the country. million from the Title V Maternal and Child Program and 68 percent (186,809) of the WIA Planned Parenthood health centers currently Health Block Grant. Title V-supported pro- Youth Program.

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This cut who would have celebrated her 96th Elena Christian Junior High School is disproportionately harms minority children with birthday on March 26 had she not left named in her honor as is the residence Latinos making up 36 percent and African us this past January. Like many Virgin hall at the University of the Virgin Is- Americans 29 percent of the nearly 1,114,000 Islands women of her generation, Mrs. lands, St. Croix campus. She was children that receive a quality early education Delta Dorsch was a force of nature. among the tradition bearers who par- Born in the town of Frederiksted in from Head Start funding. ticipated in the Virgin Islands Folklife By cutting $580 million from special edu- 1915, 2 years before the Virgin Islands Festival in 1990 here in Washington, cation programs, Republicans are shifting the became a part of the American family, DC, on The Mall, where she told the federal government’s obligation to educate up Mrs. Dorsch was a renowned educator, Bru Nansi and Jumbie stories that are to 324,000 children with disabilities onto our storyteller and tradition bearer of the particular to the U.S. Virgin Islands. already burdened states, 45 of which are al- territory. She was tall in stature and She authored a book and an accom- ready running deficits. This cut will hurt special stood out as a woman of class, of intel- panying video on the role of the story- education programs where Latino children ligence and excellence in all that she teller and of the preservation of the make up 19 percent, African American chil- did. In her lifetime, she witnessed the Virgin Islands culture, and she contrib- dren 15 percent and Asian Americans and Pa- birth, growth and development of the uted to our town Frederiksted’s cur- cific Islander children 4 percent of students. modern Virgin Islands: from the trans- rent edition of the ‘‘Glory Days of fer of ownership from Denmark to the Frederiksted.’’ Eliminating Health Care Services to Minority United States, to the quest of its peo- Mrs. Delta M. Jackson Dorsch made Communities ple for greater self-government and her mark as a woman of substance in Eliminating $61 million in funding from the self-determination, to its welcoming of the U.S. Virgin Islands, and left a re- Maternal and Child Health Block Grants forces many people from many shores, to its markable trail for the rest of us to fol- doctors to decide which of the millions of present position poised at the dawn of low. It is in her spirit of determination mothers they serve will not receive the pre- a new century with its modern con- and advocacy that I stand here today natal care they need to give birth to healthy cerns of quality health care and edu- to speak about the current state of babies. In one year, these grants assisted cation for all, environmental and cul- women, not only in the U.S. Virgin Is- over 4 million mothers, including 1 million tural sustainability, energy independ- lands, but across our Nation. Latinas, 723,000 African Americans and ence, and a future for its children of a Mr. Speaker, we are now in a time 195,000 Asian Americans who gave birth to life lived in peace and security, with that has shown great progress for healthy babies. access to a quality life that provides women, as I read from our President Cutting $1.3 billion from Community Health good, stable employment opportuni- earlier; but we also find ourselves at a Centers will deny critical health care to nearly ties. crossroads where there are many areas 3.2 million new patients. Currently, Community Mrs. Dorsch, who was educated at in which our welfare is threatened. Health Centers provide quality, affordable New York University, at Columbia Uni- Some of these areas were enumerated health care to 20 million people 36 percent are versity and who studied international by my colleague from Texas. Latinos, 22 percent are African Americans and education at the University of London According to the report prepared for 4 percent are Asian Americans and Pacific Is- in England and at the University of the White House Council on Women landers. Heidelberg in Germany, served for and Girls, entitled, ‘‘Women in Amer- more than 38 years as a teacher and el- ica: Indicators of Social and Economic Leaving Our American Heroes Out in the Cold ementary supervisor in the Virgin Is- Well-Being,’’ which was published this Revoking $75 million from veterans’ housing lands school system. From 1977 to 1982, month, women have outpaced men in programs will leave up to 10,000 homeless she also served as an instructor of ele- educational attainment, earning more veterans without a roof over their head despite mentary education in both under- college degrees and graduate edu- patriotically serving in our Armed Forces. graduate programs at the University of cation, but they are still more likely African American and Latinos make up 56 the Virgin Islands and as Deputy Com- than men to live in poverty. percent of the estimated 156,000 homeless missioner for Curriculum and Instruc- Black and Hispanic females are like- veterans though they only comprise 11 per- tion in the Virgin Islands Department ly to be poorer than non-Hispanic cent and 6 percent of the veterans’ population, of Education. She was also the chair of white females. Black women have a 28 respectively. the board of directors of the St. percent rate of poverty, Hispanic 27 Finally, I can not end, without saluting Dunstan’s Episcopal School in St. percent, white women 11 percent—also NANCY PELOSI, the first women Speaker in the Croix. too high. While more education in- History of the United States. Many little girls Her excellent educational resume creases income for both men and will aspire to great heights because of her does not adequately convey the quality women, the pay gap between the two leadership and strength. Thank you, Speaker of care she gave to Virgin Islands stu- still exists. More women than men PELOSI, for all of your work over the years. dents. She was a mentor and a special work part time, and of course that Along with Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, friend to many, encouraging them to means they are less likely to be in- Coretta Scott King, Maya Angelo, Rosa Parks achieve and to work for excellence. She sured or to have other benefits. At all and Dr. Dorothy Height the women of Presi- also worked throughout her lifetime to levels of education, women still earn dents, every U.S. President sought her coun- preserve traditional values and her cul- about 75 percent as much as their male sel, we are blessed because of their fight and tural heritage, taking it upon herself counterparts. The female-headed fami- their victory! to learn the many folk stories that had lies have the lowest family earnings Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Thank you, been passed down from generation to among all family types. Congresswoman JACKSON LEE, for your generation and to share them with the Women today face health challenges, inspiring words, and thank you for young and with the not so young. with depression, for example, and more being such a faithful participant in Her message was simple: As you women than men report having chronic these Monday evening Special Orders. progress and embrace change, don’t medical conditions. Yet more of us are You listed a lot of the very special forget your culture, your way of life, uninsured, and many women report not women in your district, as you said, on and the everyday things that make you having a usual source of care. Eighteen whose shoulders we stand. I could also unique and special and identifiable as a percent of nonelderly women lack list women from my district who are people. health insurance. Of unmarried women, leaders in the fight for freedom and In addition to education and culture, almost 25 percent are uninsured. Twen- justice: who are labor leaders, doctors, she was active in the political life of ty-one percent of African American clergy, writers, nurses, teachers, and the community, supporting the cam- women and 38 percent of Latinas are those who have just been role models paigns of worthy candidates and giving uninsured.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:41 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MR7.014 H14MRPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with HOUSE March 14, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1793 So the challenge to improve the lives MOORE of Wisconsin, and I would invite consin Law School. She was the first of all women continues, and we Demo- her to use as much time as she might black person to become a judge in Mil- crats are proud that in the historic consume or to enter in a dialogue if she waukee County. She was the first black 111th Congress, presided over by the would like. woman to ever serve on a national first female Speaker of this House, we Ms. MOORE. Thank you so much, party committee in either the Demo- passed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay gentlelady from the Virgin Islands. I crat or the Republican national com- Act, which restores the rights of am so pleased that you put this Special mittee, the very first black woman. women and other workers to challenge Order together to memorialize the con- She is the first and only African Amer- unfair pay and work events. tributions that African American ican who has ever won a Statewide of- We passed the Paycheck Fairness women have made in this, our month of fice in the State of Wisconsin. Act, which updated the 47-year-old March, a tribute to all women. She is alive and still kicking, and is As the Democratic cochair of the Equal Pay Act, by providing more ef- a major force in the community brain- Women’s Caucus, I am particularly fective remedies for women who are storming conference of Milwaukee, a not being paid equal wages for doing proud to talk about some of the accom- sort of black think tank in Milwaukee equal work. plishments and challenges, quite frank- that talks about all kinds of social sit- We also passed the American Recov- ly, of African American women in this uations in Milwaukee, very thriving or- ery and Reinvestment Act, which cre- country. It is so obvious that we have ated 3.3 million jobs, many of them to honor some of our ancestors on ganization in our community. held by American women in emerging whose shoulders we stand, women like But even then it would be inappro- industries such as clean energy. Harriet Tubman, who led slaves out of priate to end this tribute without talk- The stimulus package passed by this slavery, even at the point of a gun, a ing about those unknown women who House expanded opportunities for rifle, a strong African American have contributed so much, and I be- women and minorities in the transpor- woman that really instilled the kind of lieve that this hour started out with tation industry by investing in on-the- self-respect and self-esteem in the Afri- your referencing some of these people. job training for them and even highway can American community, that Madea, Big Mama, Aunt Peaches, Cous- construction and transportation tech- strength of character that has helped in Fannie, these people who dug deep nology. It included technical assist- us survive all kinds of tragedies in our into their pockets to pull out a very ance for them to obtain transportation community. carefully folded $20 bill to press into infrastructure contracts, and is helping Sojourner Truth, of course, who real- your hand as you went off to college to 3.5 million women students obtain ly was engaged very heavily in the give you some support. Those people higher education through the increases women’s right to vote movement, in who scrubbed floors and were not proud in the Pell Grant funding. It provided the suffrage movement. And of course to try to give you a better life than for key investments in early education Fannie Lou Hamer in Mississippi, who they had. Those people who held the by providing additional funding to in- fought for the right to vote. And Rosa family together when all else failed. crease Head Start enrollment by 65,000, Parks, who fought to end the segrega- And that is why African Americans creating 30,000 jobs for Head Start tion in the South on accommodation. have thrived and survived to the extent teachers and staff, while strengthening And really, moving through history, that they have because of the strength families, including some of the women- people like Madam C.J. Walker, first of the African American woman in our headed families. millionaire. So many people, I could community. Services for families and children just go on and on naming women in I will tell you as a physician, gentle- were strengthened in the 111th Con- every field of business and entertain- lady from the Virgin Islands, that Afri- gress with the increased funding for ment, Oprah Winfrey, all the way of can American women are facing some child care development block grants course to our very own first lady, our tremendous challenges right now. We and for programs to reduce violence own great Michelle Robinson Obama. live in America, and of course, African against women. But I think that such a tribute would In the 111th Congress, the Affordable Americans are very proud to be Amer- not be complete if we did not recognize ican, but the fact still remains that Care Act increased access for the high some of the people who are unknown to number of uninsured women to access there is no level playing field in Amer- people, some of the unsung heroes ica for African American women. health care. For the insured, it made within our own community. And I’m their insurance more secure, and it Women in general only earn 77 cents thinking of such a woman right now, a made it illegal for insurance companies for every dollar that a man earns, and woman named Velvalea Phillips. to charge women more than men for of course, African American women Velvalea Phillips lived in Milwaukee, the same coverage or to limit their earn even less than that. Wisconsin, and graduated from North choices by making caesarean deliveries And they’re faced with so many chal- Division High School, my alma mater, or domestic violence preexisting condi- lenges. With a very high incarceration the same school that Golda Meir grad- tions. rate among African American men, Af- Our 1.8 million women veterans have uated from, and it was at that time a rican American women are often find- the chance at improved health care predominantly white school, and she ing themselves in situations where with the expansion of the VA health won an oratorical contest, and the they are the sole breadwinners in a school was reluctant to give her that care services by removing barriers and family where their wages are less than prize because she was a black student, providing up to 7 days of care for new- African American men or any men in and of course, the majority white stu- born children of women veterans and this country. by enhancing treatment for sexual dent body rebelled and insisted that she win the prize as an orator. African American women, though, trauma for women at the VA. have continued to show that they are Much was done in the last Congress Velvalea Phillips later came to be known as Vel, affectionately as Vel overcomers; that they can step outside to enhance and protect the lives of of their story; that they can stand in women; but in this Congress, the 112th, Phillips, went on to run for alderman of the city of Milwaukee. There had the truth of their power and continue it seems as though we are about to to inspire generation after generation take giant steps backwards when it never been a woman who had won a after generation of African Americans. comes to the health, education, busi- seat on the common council until Vel And we see this so often when we think ness, and finances of women and their ran, and because she shortened her of people in our community who have families. The budget cuts being pro- name from Velvalea to Vel, they been raised up by single female and sin- posed to fund this year’s budget and thought she was a man. She didn’t put gle female heads of household but have the next are definitely going to ad- any pictures on her literature. So they continued to move forward. versely impact the women of this coun- also did not know she was a black. So try. she was the first woman and the first We look at our own President, black person to become an alderman in Barack Obama. He is an African Amer- b 2040 the city of Milwaukee. ican. His mother was not an African I see I have been joined by another of She was the first black woman to American woman but she mirrored the my colleagues, Congresswoman GWEN graduate from the University of Wis- condition of so many African American

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:41 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MR7.041 H14MRPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with HOUSE H1794 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE March 14, 2011 women in this country, finding them- country with a lot of genius. We have lican colleagues mere lip service, no selves rearing African American chil- provided original music. We have pro- more than empty words in a time when dren on their own. vided inventions and agriculture. We women are vulnerable because of our And that is why I think it is impor- have built this Capitol with our sweat, economic crisis and when we need the tant to come to this floor and to im- blood, and tears. And as African Ameri- programs that they are planning to plore our colleagues to not eviscerate cans, we are proud of the American cut. We need those programs more than the kinds of support that makes so part. And as black women, we have ever. much difference to children. Like the given birth not only to our children, In this month dedicated to women, Women, Infant, and Children program, but we have given birth to a great we are calling on the leadership of the where there have been efforts to cut country. 112th Congress to continue to build, not that by $747 million; efforts to cut Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. I thank you for to tear down, but to build on the gains Head Start; efforts to cut the maternal those words. And I know that those we have made for women and for all and child health block grant; efforts to who are listening are really inspired by Americans in the 111th Congress. Do cut out basic kinds of support that Af- all of what you had to say. We are so not turn back the clock to a time that rican American women need to support proud and so very fortunate to have none of us want to go back to. Do not their often lonely task of trying to rear you as the cochair of the Women’s Cau- turn back the clock to a time that our children who are already poor. And the cus in this Congress. country cannot afford to go back to if genius of African American women to Before we close, to take us back to we are to be the number one country in cobble together a living where there where we are today, I just want to this world. seems to be nothing is something that recap that, among the actions being We, the members of the Congres- I admire a great deal and something, proposed in this Congress, there are sional Black Caucus, dedicate this hour quite frankly, that I have been a bene- some repeals that—yes, we’re going to to the women of African descent, those ficiary of. rise above them—but that will make known and unknown on whose shoul- My mother was the mother of nine things very difficult for not only Afri- ders we stand, the sturdy bridges that children. I’m the eighth of nine chil- can American women but women all have brought us to where we are today. dren, and my mother was poor. At the across this country. To them, we dedicate this hour, and we point at which I was born, my mother To recap: eliminating funding for the dedicate ourselves and our work on be- had nine children and did not have a title X family planning program. These half of families and children, African high school education. She went back are the cuts that are being proposed in American and all Americans here in to high school—this was prior to GED— the CR for the rest of 2011 that elimi- this country and around the world. she went back to high school when I nate the funding for the program that Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. was about 5 years old and she got an has provided family planning, breast Mr. Speaker, throughout March we celebrate associate’s degree after that, and she and cervical cancer screening, and pre- the many achievements and accomplishments went on to graduate and become magna ventive health to low-income women. women have made in the United States and cum laude as an adult, and all this They propose to eliminate all Federal around the world. time she kept us fed with beans and funding for Planned Parenthood, as we Before the 1970s women’s history was cornbread and rice and plenty of fresh have heard, and to cut nutrition pro- largely overlooked, but today we cannot ignore water out of Lake Michigan. grams for pregnant women and their the significant contributions women have children; to cut Head Start and child b 2050 made in shaping our country and building for care; to cut job training; to cut funding a brighter, more peaceful future. She believed firmly in taking us to for college. The theme for the 2011 Women’s History church and feeding us at the trough of All of these are going to make it Month is ‘‘Our History Is Our Strength.’’ Wom- religion and good morality and having much harder for our young and our en’s History Month celebrates millions of compassion and loving justice. older women to do what Gwen’s mom women who helped make our world a better Her very best friend, Ceria Travis, did and move themselves up the edu- place. We must continue to promote and en- who went to church with her, has a cational ladder and help to provide a courage our future generation of young daughter, Dr. Dorothy Travis Moore, bridge for the youngsters that come be- women and girls to strive for the very best. who has established a school in Mil- hind. Their plan to cut funding for col- In the 111th Congress, the Democratic-led waukee devoted to helping struggling lege and Pell Grants, to halt the imple- Congress focused on a number of key con- African American men because they mentation of the health care law that, cerns of America’s women, including: quality saw how these strong black women as you have heard, will do so much for affordable health care; investments to create worked hard. And my mom and Mrs. not just women but for all Americans, jobs and stimulate growth; investments in Travis inspired a whole generation of those who are insured and those who early childhood education; providing resources African American men and women to are uninsured. It will cut maternal and for our military families; and ensuring equal strive for a life better than they had. child health funding and funding that pay for all of America’s working women. My mom helped so many young people helps school comply with title IX. Unfortunately, the Republican-led House go on and win college scholarships. She The CR that is proposed, the long- has moved in the opposite direction. House used to train them and tutor them to term CR for fiscal year 2011, also cuts Republicans have passed a spending bill that be able to win scholarships from the funding for Social Security offices and reduces or eliminates funding to key women local Masons and Elks oratorical con- support for senior programs, as the ma- services and wellness programs. Their spend- tests. jority of Social Security recipients are ing plan is projected to destroy up to 700,000 This is why I can’t stop, gentlelady women and of course are elderly, and jobs and reduce economic growth. Ending vital from the Virgin Islands, because I had many are poor. All of these programs programs and offering reckless spending pro- a role model in my own life of a socio- and others are on the chopping block, posals will only move our country backwards. logical miracle, someone who overcame and women will be greatly and ad- Mr. Speaker, while cuts are necessary to all of the things that had been said she versely impacted by them. address the nation’s long-term fiscal problems, couldn’t do. So that is why, if people As we honor the history of women in cutting too deeply before the economy is in full tell me that I cannot do something, I our country this month, let us not cel- expansion will add unnecessary risk to our have what all children should have, and ebrate it with an assault on women and economy and to America’s women and fami- that is a background of someone who is their families. Let’s not make it more lies. close to them that says continuously, difficult for poor women and minority Yes, I can. Yes, I can. Yes, I can. And women, for children, for students, for f as black women, we can do it. seniors, for small business women, for However scarce our resources, how- the many who need these necessary LEAVE OF ABSENCE ever austere these budgets are, we are supports if they are to be a part of the By unanimous consent, leave of ab- not going to go away. We are Ameri- vibrant future that we envision for our sence was granted to: cans. We work hard. We have built this country. These cuts make any praise of Mr. DAVIS of Illinois (at the request country, and we have provided this Women’s History Month by our Repub- of Ms. PELOSI) for today.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:41 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MR7.043 H14MRPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with HOUSE March 14, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H1795 Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas (at the re- Standards (NSPS), National Emission Stand- ment’s final rule — Hazardous Materials: En- quest of Ms. PELOSI) for today on ac- ards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) hanced Enforcement Authority Procedures count of travel delay due to heavy including Maxium Achievable Control Tech- [Docket No.: PHMSA-2005-22356] (RIN: 2137- storms. nology (MACT) Standards [EPA-R07-OAR- AE13) received February 28, 2011, pursuant to 2010-0908; FRL-9271-6] received February 28, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on f 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee on Energy and Commerce. 858. A letter from the Assistant Chief ADJOURNMENT 849. A letter from the Director, Regulatory Counsel for Hazardous Materials Safety, De- Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I Management Division, Environmental Pro- partment of Transportation, transmitting move that the House do now adjourn. tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s the Department’s final rule — Hazardous Ma- The motion was agreed to; accord- final rule — National Emission Standards for terials: Incorporation of Certain Cargo Tank Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Special Permits into Regulations [Docket ingly (at 8 o’clock and 58 minutes Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional No.: PHMSA-2010-0017 (HM-245)] (RIN: 2137- p.m.), under its previous order, the Boilers and Process Heaters; National Emis- AE56) received February 15, 2011, pursuant to House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- sion Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on day, March 15, 2011, at 10 a.m. for morn- for Area Sources: Industrial, Commercial, In- Transportation and Infrastructure. ing-hour debate. stitutional Boilers; Standards of Perform- 859. A letter from the Assistant Chief ance for New Stationary Sources and Emis- Counsel for Hazardous Materials Safety, De- f sion Guidelines for Existing Sources: Com- partment of Transportation, transmitting EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, mercial and Industrial Solid Waste Inciner- the Department’s final rule — Hazardous Ma- ETC. ation Units: Notice of Reconsideration [EPA- terials: Harmonization with the United Na- HQ-OAR-2002-0058; EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0790; tions Recommendations, International Mari- Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0119; FRL-9272-7] (RIN: time Dangerous Goods Code, and the Inter- communications were taken from the 2060-AQ25; RIN: 2060-AM44; RIN: 2060-AO12) national Civil Aviation Organization Tech- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: received February 28, 2011, pursuant to 5 nical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air [Docket Nos.: 842. A letter from the Director, Regulatory U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- PHMSA-2009-0126 (HM-215K)] (RIN: 2137-AE45) Review Group, Department of Agriculture, ergy and Commerce. received February 15, 2011, pursuant to 5 transmitting the Department’s final rule — 850. A letter from the Deputy Chief, OET, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Asparagus Revenue Market Loss Assistant Federal Communications Commission, trans- Transportation and Infrastructure. Payment Program (RIN: 0560-AI02) received mitting the Commission’s final rule — Meas- 860. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- February 18, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. urement Standards for Digital Television trator for Procurement, National Aero- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Signals Pursuant to the Satellite Home nautics and Space Administration, transmit- culture. Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act ting the Department’s final rule — NASA 843. A letter from the Director, Defense of 2004 [ET Docket No.: 06-94] received Feb- Implementation of Federal Acquisition Reg- Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- ruary 18, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ulations (FAR) Award Fee Language Revi- partment of Defense, transmitting the De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and sion (RIN: 2700-AD69) received February 9, partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- Commerce. 851. A letter from the Co-Chairs, Commis- 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the quisition Regulations Supplement; Publica- sion on Wartime Contracting, transmitting Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- tion of Notification of Bundling of Contracts the Commission’s Second Interim Report nology. of the Department of Defense (DFARS Case ‘‘At what risk? Correcting over-reliance on 861. A letter from the Deputy Director, Fi- 2009-D033) received February 16, 2011, pursu- contractors in contingency operations’’; to nancial Assistance Policy and Oversight, De- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee the Committee on Foreign Affairs. partment of Homeland Security, transmit- on Armed Services. 852. A letter from the Acting Assistant ting the Department’s final rule — Depart- 844. A letter from the Director, Defense Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department ment of Homeland Security Implementation Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- of State, transmitting Transmittal No. of OMB Guidance on Drug-Free Workplace partment of Defense, transmitting the De- DDTC 10-139, pursuant to the reporting re- Requirements [Docket No.: DHS-2010-0028] partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- quirements of Section 36(c) of the Arms Ex- (RIN: 1601-AA62) received February 15, 2011, quisition Regulation Supplement; Repeal of port Control Act; to the Committee on For- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Small Business Competitiveness Dem- eign Affairs. mittee on Homeland Security. onstration Program (DFARS Case 2011-D001) 853. A letter from the Acting Assistant 862. A letter from the Regulations Coordi- received February 16, 2011, pursuant to 5 Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Department nator, Department of Health and Human U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on of State, transmitting Transmittal No. Services, transmitting the Department’s Armed Services. DDTC 10-116, pursuant to the reporting re- final rule — Medicare and Medicaid Pro- 845. A letter from the Under Secretary, De- quirements of Section 36(c) of the Arms Ex- grams; Requirements for Long-Term Care partment of Defense, transmitting the De- port Control Act; to the Committee on For- (LTC) Facilities; Notice of Facility Closure partment’s notification of the intention to eign Affairs. [CMS-3230-IFC] (RIN: 0938-AQ09) received obligate FY 2011 funds under the Cooperative 854. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, February 17, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Threat Reduction Program; to the Com- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Committees on mittee on Armed Services. transmitting the Department’s fiscal year Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. 846. A letter from the Director, Defense 2010 report on U.S. Government Assistance f Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- to and Cooperative Activities with Eurasia, partment of Defense, transmitting the De- pursuant to Public Law 102-511, section 104; REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS quisition Regulation Supplement; Payments 855. A letter from the Deputy Archivist of Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of in Support of Emergencies and Contingency the United States, National Archives and Operations (DFARS Case 2009-D020) (RIN: Records Administration, transmitting the committees were delivered to the Clerk 0750-AG56) received February 17, 2011, pursu- Administration’s final rule — Appeal Au- for printing and reference to the proper ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee thority When Researcher Privileges Are Re- calendar, as follows: on Armed Services. voked [NARA-10-0005] (RIN: 3095-AB69) re- Mr. BACHUS: Committee on Financial 847. A letter from the Assistant General ceived February 15, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Services. Supplemental report on H.R. 839. A Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and En- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Oversight bill to amend the Emergency Economic Sta- ergy Efficiency, Department of Energy, and Government Reform. bilization Act of 2008 to terminate the au- transmitting the Department’s final rule — 856. A letter from the Senior Program Ana- thority of the Secretary of the Treasury to (General Provisions) Contract Appeals and lyst, Department of Transportation, trans- provide new assistance under the Home Af- the Acquisition Regulation: General, Acqui- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- fordable Modification Program, while pre- sition Planning, and Contracting Methods worthiness Directives; Eurocopter France serving assistance to homeowners who were and Contract Types (RIN: 1991-AB81) received Model AS 350 B, BA, B1, B2, B3, and D, and already extended an offer to participate in February 11, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Model AS355 E, F, F1, F2, and N Helicopters the Program, either on a trial or permanent 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0611; Directorate basis (Rept. 112–31, Pt. 2). Commerce. Identifier 2009-SW-18-AD; Amendment 39- Mr. BACHUS: Committee on Financial 848. A letter from the Director, Regulatory 16487; AD 2010-22-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Services. Supplemental report on H.R. 861. A Management Division, Environmental Pro- February 18, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. bill to rescind the third round of funding for tection Agency, transmitting the Agency’s 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and final rule — Delegation of Authority to the tation and Infrastructure. to terminate the program (Rept. 112–32, Pt. States of Iowa; Kansas; Missouri; Nebraska; 857. A letter from the Assistant Chief 2). Lincoln-Lancaster County, NE; and City of Counsel for General Law, Department of Mr. WOODALL: Committee on Rules. Omaha, NE, for New Source Performance Transportation, transmitting the Depart- House Resolution 167. Resolution providing

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Mr. RIVERA, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. TIP- the Rules of the House of Representa- TON, Mr. ROONEY, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, tives, the following statements are sub- f Ms. EDWARDS, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, mitted regarding the specific powers PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, and Mr. granted to Congress in the Constitu- WEST): tion to enact the accompanying bill or Under clause 2 of rule XII, public H.R. 1065. A bill to amend the Controlled bills and resolutions of the following Substances Act to provide for increased pen- joint resolution. titles were introduced and severally re- alties for operators of pill mills, and for By Mr. ISSA: ferred, as follows: other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- H.R. 1056. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. ISSA (for himself, Mr. CONYERS, diciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be lation pursuant to the following: Mr. GOWDY, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Article I, Section 8, Clause 8 of the U.S. and Mr. COBLE): subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi- Constitution. H.R. 1056. A bill to amend title 35, United By Mr. KIND: States Code, with respect to false marking; sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. H.R. 1057. to the Committee on the Judiciary. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. KIND (for himself, Mr. GER- By Mrs. CAPPS (for herself and Mr. PLATTS): lation pursuant to the following: LACH, Mr. INSLEE, and Mr. JOHNSON of This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Illinois): H.R. 1066. A bill to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to create a pre- granted to Congress’ authority under Article H.R. 1057. A bill to amend the Elementary I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Constitution. and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to im- sumption that a disability or death of a Fed- eral employee in fire protection activities By Mr. FLEMING: prove standards for physical education; to H.R. 1058. the Committee on Education and the Work- caused by any of certain diseases is the re- sult of the performance of such employee’s Congress has the power to enact this legis- force. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. FLEMING (for himself, Mr. duty; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The constitutional authority of Congress BARROW, Mr. NUGENT, and Ms. RICH- By Mr. COHEN: to enact this legislation is provided by ARDSON): H.R. 1067. A bill to rescind earmarks for Amendment 16 of the U.S. Constitution, H.R. 1058. A bill to allow seniors to file certain surface transportation projects, and which grants Congress the power to lay and their Federal income tax on a new Form for other purposes; to the Committee on collect taxes on incomes, from whatever 1040SR; to the Committee on Ways and Transportation and Infrastructure. source derived, without apportionment Means. By Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia: among the several States, and without re- By Mr. CONYERS (for himself, Mr. H.R. 1068. A bill to provide for the more ac- gard to any census or enumeration. COHEN, and Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia): curate computation of retirement benefits By Mr. CONYERS: H.R. 1059. A bill to protect the safety of for certain firefighters employed by the Fed- H.R. 1059. judges by extending the authority of the Ju- eral Government; to the Committee on Over- Congress has the power to enact this legis- dicial Conference to redact sensitive infor- sight and Government Reform. lation pursuant to the following: mation contained in their financial disclo- By Mr. COOPER: Article I, Section 8, Clause 9 and Clause 18; sure reports, and for other purposes; to the H.R. 1069. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- and Article Ill, Section I of the Constitution. Committee on the Judiciary. enue Code of 1986 to provide an election for By Mr. CONYERS: By Mr. CONYERS: unmarried, nonitemizing individuals to have H.R. 1060. H.R. 1060. A bill to amend the Act of Sep- their returns prepared by the Secretary of Congress has the power to enact this legis- tember 30, 1961, commonly known as the the Treasury, and for other purposes; to the lation pursuant to the following: Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961, to remove Committee on Ways and Means. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3. the antitrust immunity otherwise applicable By Mr. SCHWEIKERT (for himself, Mr. By Mr. FARENTHOLD: to professional football teams under such GARRETT, Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. H.R. 1061. Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. JONES, and Mrs. BIGGERT): Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. FARENTHOLD (for himself, H.R. 1070. A bill to amend the Securities lation pursuant to the following: Ms. FOXX, and Mr. CONAWAY): Act of 1933 to authorize the Securities and Artice I, Section 8, Clause 1 and Article I, H.R. 1061. A bill to require Federal agen- Exchange Commission to exempt a certain Section 8, Clause 18. cies to show receipts and expenditures every class of securities from such Act; to the By Ms. HAYWORTH: two weeks on agency websites; to the Com- Committee on Financial Services. H.R. 1062. mittee on Oversight and Government Re- By Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi: Congress has the power to enact this legis- form. H.R. 1071. A bill to authorize the Secretary lation pursuant to the following: By Ms. HAYWORTH (for herself, Mr. of the Interior to conduct a special resource Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (relating to GARRETT, and Mrs. BIGGERT): study of the Medgar Evers House, located in the power to regulate interstate commerce). H.R. 1062. A bill to amend the Dodd-Frank Jackson, Mississippi, and for other purposes; By Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protec- to the Committee on Natural Resources. H.R. 1063. tion Act to repeal certain additional disclo- By Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi: Congress has the power to enact this legis- sure requirements, and for other purposes; to H.R. 1072. A bill to designate the facility of lation pursuant to the following: the Committee on Financial Services. the United States Postal Service located at Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution. By Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania (for 95 Dogwood Street in Cary, Mississippi, as By Mr. BOSWELL: himself and Mr. KIND): the ‘‘Spencer Byrd Powers, Jr. Post Office’’; H.R. 1064. H.R. 1063. A bill to amend title XVIII of the to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Social Security Act with respect to the ap- ment Reform. lation pursuant to the following: plication of Medicare secondary payer rules By Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United for certain claims; to the Committee on H.R. 1073. A bill to designate the United States Constitution. Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- States courthouse to be constructed in Jack- By Mr. BUCHANAN: mittee on Energy and Commerce, for a pe- son, Mississippi, as the ‘‘R. Jess Brown H.R. 1065. riod to be subsequently determined by the United States Courthouse’’; to the Com- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Speaker, in each case for consideration of mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- lation pursuant to the following: such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- ture. The power to enact this legislation is tion of the committee concerned. By Mr. TIPTON: granted in Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. By Mr. BOSWELL: H.R. 1074. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Constitution. H.R. 1064. A bill to rescind amounts for cer- enue Code of 1986 to reduce the corporate in- By Mrs. CAPPS: tain surface transportation programs; to the come tax rate to 10 percent and to lower the H.R. 1066. Committee on Transportation and Infra- rate of tax on capital gains and dividends to Congress has the power to enact this legis- structure. 10 percent; to the Committee on Ways and lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. BUCHANAN (for himself, Mr. Means. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 and Article I, ROGERS of Kentucky, Mr. MARKEY, By Mr. WOMACK (for himself, Mr. Section 8, Clause 18 of the United States Mrs. BONO MACK, Mr. MICA, Mr. CAMPBELL, and Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkan- Constitution. DEUTCH, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Ms. sas): By Mr. COHEN: BROWN of Florida, Mr. STUTZMAN, Mr. H.R. 1075. A bill to repeal the Volumetric H.R. 1067. COOPER, Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. LYNCH, Ethanol Excise Tax Credit; to the Committee Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. BERG, Mr. on Ways and Means. lation pursuant to the following:

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Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 27: Mr. DICKS. KUCINICH, Mr. FARR, Mr. FILNER, and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, H.R. 49: Mr. TURNER, Mr. FINCHER, Ms. JEN- STARK. Section 8, Clause 3 of the United States Con- KINS, Mr. LEWIS of California, Mr. HUIZENGA H.R. 885: Mr. BOREN. stitution. of Michigan, Mr. BACHUS, Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. H.R. 894: Mr. COURTNEY, Ms. SEWELL, Mr. By Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia: FLORES, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. LANDRY, HARRIS, Ms. WATERS, Mr. ROTHMAN of New H.R. 1068. Ms. GRANGER, Mr. WEST, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. Jersey, Ms. BASS of California, Ms. LEE of Congress has the power to enact this legis- KELLY, Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. California, Mr. KUCINICH, and Ms. SLAUGH- lation pursuant to the following: DENHAM, Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. SHIMKUS, TER. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18. Mr. ROSS of Arkansas, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. H.R. 895: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, By Mr. COOPER: THORNBERRY, Mr. SHUSTER, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. RUSH, Mr. WOLF, H.R. 1069. Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, and Mr. GARRETT. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. SCHILLING, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. BARLETTA, H.R. 898: Mr. STARK and Mr. POE of Texas. lation pursuant to the following: Mr. SMITH of Nebraska, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. Section 8 of Article 1, which states that ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. PETER- H.R. 900: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Congress shall have the power to lay and col- SON, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. BUR- Texas. lect taxes. GESS, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. MARINO, Mr. H.R. 909: Mr. QUAYLE. By Mr. SCHWEIKERT: MCHENRY, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. H.R. 910: Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. H.R. 1070. PAUL, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. MICA, Mr. AKIN, Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- UPTON, Ms. BUERKLE, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, RUNYAN, Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. HARP- lation pursuant to the following: Mrs. ELLMERS, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mr. ER, Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. BUR- Article One, Section Eight. YOUNG of Indiana, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, TON of Indiana, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. By Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi: Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, NEUGEBAUER, and Mr. TIBERI. H.R. 1071. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. WEBSTER, H.R. 925: Mr. CLAY and Mr. SCOTT of Vir- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. BOREN, Mr. FORBES, Mr. ginia. lation pursuant to the following: LUCAS, Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Mr. HUNTER, Clause 2 of Section 3 of Article IV of the H.R. 930: Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. BROWN of Flor- Mr. STUTZMAN, Mr. MCCARTHY of California, Constitution: The Congress shall have Power ida, and Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. BROOKS, Mr. HALL, Mr. WALSH of Illinois, to dispose of and make all needful Rules and H.R. 937: Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee, Mr. Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. COSTA, Mr. JONES, Mr. Regulations respecting the Territory or GRAVES of Georgia, Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. ROSS of COLE, Mr. BONNER, Mr. WALBERG, Mrs. other Property belonging to the United Florida, Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. WESTMORELAND, SCHMIDT, Mr. HELLER, Mr. ROHRABACHER, and States; and nothing in this Constitution Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. WOMACK, Mr. KING of New York. shall be so construed as to Prejudice any Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Ms. BUERKLE, Mr. MILLER H.R. 104: Mr. KUCINICH. Claims of the United States, or of any par- of Florida, Mrs. ADAMS, Mr. MACK, Mr. H.R. 114: Mr. WEST, Mr. BASS of New Hamp- ticular State. MCHENRY, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. OLSON, Mr. shire, and Mr. ROSS of Florida. By Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi: FLEMING, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. RIGELL, Mrs. H.R. 122: Mrs. ELLMERS. H.R. 1072. MYRICK, Mr. DUFFY, Mr. GOHMERT, Mrs. H.R. 143: Mr. SCALISE. Congress has the power to enact this legis- NOEM, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. FINCHER, Mr. H.R. 198: Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. FARENTHOLD, Mr. YODER, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 237: Mr. LUJA´ N and Mr. ROTHMAN of This bill is enacted pursuant to the power New Jersey. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. PENCE, Mr. FRANKS of granted to Congress under Article 1, Section H.R. 303: Mr. BACHUS and Mr. MCCOTTER. Arizona, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. GIBBS, Mrs. 8, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution. H.R. 308: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut and ELLMERS, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. JOR- By Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi: Mr. BECERRA. DAN, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkan- H.R. 1073. H.R. 350: Mr. GRIJALVA. sas, Mr. STUTZMAN, Mr. LANDRY, Mr. NUGENT, Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 396: Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER, Mr. MULVANEY, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: SCHIFF, and Mrs. NAPOLITANO. SOUTHERLAND, Mr. BROOKS, Mr. REED, Mr. Clause 2 of Section 3 of Article IV of the H.R. 420: Mr. RIVERA, Mr. ROSS of Florida, NUNNELEE, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. DENHAM, Mr. Constitution: The Congress shall have Power Mr. STEARNS, and Mr. BILIRAKIS. SCHILLING, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. BROUN of Geor- to dispose of and make all needful Rules and H.R. 426: Mr. BLUMENAUER and Mr. DUNCAN gia, Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. WOODALL, Mr. AMASH, Regulations respecting the Territory or of South Carolina. Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan, and Mr. GOWDY. other Property belonging to the United H.R. 431: Mr. MCCOTTER. H.R. 943: Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. States; and nothing in this Constitution H.R. 432: Ms. MCCOLLUM. SCHIFF, and Ms. SUTTON. shall be so construed as to Prejudice any H.R. 440: Mr. BACHUS and Mr. PETRI. H.R. 948: Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. WILSON of Claims of the United States, or of any par- H.R. 471: Mr. PITTS. Florida, and Ms. BORDALLO. ticular State. H.R. 488: Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 964: Mr. CONYERS, Mr. WELCH, Mr. By Mr. TIPTON: H.R. 511: Mr. RIVERA. KISSELL, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, and Ms. WOOLSEY. H.R. 1074. H.R. 535: Ms. WILSON of Florida and Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- MCCOLLUM. H.R. 973: Mr. LAMBORN. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 539: Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. H.R. 984: Mr. ROSS of Florida, Mr. BU- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress GRIJALVA, and Ms. NORTON. CHANAN, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. WILSON of shall have Power to lay and collect Taxes, H.R. 553: Ms. MCCOLLUM. South Carolina, Mr. BARLETTA, Mr. LATHAM, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the H.R. 567: Mr. QUIGLEY. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. Debts and provide for the common Defence H.R. 575: Mr. ROSS of Arkansas. MCCOTTER, Mrs. ELLMERS, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, and general Welfare of the United States; but H.R. 609: Mr. MCKINLEY. Mr. WALSH of Illinois, Mr. GUINTA, Mr. RUN- all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uni- H.R. 700: Mr. WALDEN, Mr. BISHOP of Geor- YAN, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. MURPHY form throughout the United States. gia, Mr. SCHOCK, and Mrs. BACHMANN. of Pennsylvania, Mr. STEARNS, and Mr. By Mr. WOMACK: H.R. 711: Mr. BOSWELL. HUIZENGA of Michigan. H.R. 1075. H.R. 733: Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. LEWIS of Geor- H.R. 987: Mr. WITTMAN. gia, Mr. DICKS, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 999: Ms. WILSON of Florida and Mr. PALLONE, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: KUCINICH. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 states, ‘‘The TURNER. H.R. 1000: Mr. GONZALEZ, Ms. WILSON of Congress shall have Power To lay and collect H.R. 735: Mr. OLSON and Mr. COFFMAN of Florida, and Mr. SCHIFF. Taxes. . . .’’ Colorado. H.R. 747: Mr. WELCH and Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 1023: Mr. BURGESS. f H.R. 750: Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mrs. ADAMS, and H.R. 1055: Mr. GONZALEZ. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Mr. ROSS of Florida. H.J. Res. 37: Mr. CANSECO, Mr. MCCOTTER, H.R. 773: Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. MULVANEY, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. NUNES, and Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors were H.R. 780: Ms. NORTON. Mr. GOODLATTE. added to public bills and resolutions as fol- H.R. 782: Mr. GIBBS and Mr. HUNTER. H. Res. 71: Mr. AKIN, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mrs. lows: H.R. 822: Mr. LATTA, Mr. ROGERS of Michi- BACHMANN, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. WOLF, and H.R. 5: Mr. NEUGEBAUER. gan, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, and Mr. Mr. COBLE. H.R. 10: Mr. CARTER and Mr. DANIEL E. KINZINGER of Illinois. H. Res. 88: Mr. LUJA´ N and Ms. SUTTON. LUNGREN of California. H.R. 863: Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. BACA, Mr. H. Res. 111: Mr. NEAL, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, H.R. 11: Ms. HANABUSA and Mr. CLARKE of FARR, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. HONDA, and Ms. JENKINS. Michigan. Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. POLIS, and Mr. REYES. H.R. 24: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. H.R. 870: Ms. NORTON and Ms. WILSON of H. Res. 137: Mr. WELCH, Mr. FILNER, and PASTOR of Arizona, Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Florida. Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, Mr. JACKSON H.R. 878: Mr. MCKINLEY. H. Res. 142: Mr. SCHOCK and Mr. GRIFFIN of of Illinois, Mr. BISHOP of New York, and Mr. H.R. 883: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. Arkansas. REHBERG. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. PASTOR of Arizona, Mr. H. Res. 148: Mr. KISSELL.

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Vol. 157 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2011 No. 38 Senate The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was U.S. SENATE, tion, and certainly every Member of called to order by the Honorable CHRIS- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, the Senate, are with the people of TOPHER A. COONS, a Senator from the Washington, DC, March 14, 2011. Japan. The earthquake that shook that State of Delaware. To the Senate: nation has made the entire world trem- Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby ble, and the tsunami that swept over PRAYER appoint the Honorable CHRISTOPHER A. its shores has engulfed us all with The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- COONS, a Senator from the State of Dela- grief. fered the following prayer: ware, to perform the duties of the Chair. We are heartbroken at the images we Let us pray. DANIEL K. INOUYE, have seen and the stories we have Eternal Spirit, we praise You because President pro tempore. heard. We share the agony of the fami- of Your righteousness, and lift our Mr. COONS thereupon assumed the lies who have lost loved ones and the hearts in adoration to You, the King, chair as Acting President pro tempore. anguish of those still searching for the Most High. Pour eternity into these f missing. brief lives of ours and use us for Your The earthquake, tsunami, and subse- RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY glory. quent catastrophes have created a hu- LEADER Lift our lawmakers to the heights of manitarian crisis of the first order, and noble living, renewing them with Your The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the United States will do everything hope and strengthening them with pore. The majority leader is recog- we can to ease Japan’s pain and help it Your power. Lord show them how to nized. heal. As the devastation and rescue ef- make wise use of their days to become f forts continue, we know Japan and the world will meet this tragedy with te- the people they ought to be and to do SCHEDULE the things that make for peace in our nacity and will respond to the immense Nation and world. May their highest Mr. REID. Mr. President, following loss with immeasurable hope. motive be not to win over one another, leader remarks, there will be a period This dreadful disaster is not stronger but to win with one another by doing of morning business until 4:30 p.m., than the people of Japan’s resolve to Your will. with Senators permitted to speak for recover and rebuild, and it is no match Lord, we ask that You sustain the up to 10 minutes each. for America’s determination to help a victims of the seismic devastation in At 4:30 p.m. the Senate will proceed friend in need. Japan. We pray in Your great Name. to executive session to consider Cal- Mr. President, it is difficult to think Amen. endar No. 10, the nomination of James of the Senate’s business at such a time Boasberg, of the District of Columbia, as this, but we must. It is difficult to f to be a U.S. district judge for the Dis- think of the Senate’s business after trict of Columbia. There will be up to 1 hundreds of thousands of lives have PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE hour of debate, equally divided, prior been forever changed in an instant. to a vote on that nomination. Every matter seems immaterial in The Honorable CHRISTOPHER A. COONS Senators should expect two rollcall comparison, and our use of the adjec- led the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: votes at 5:30. They will be in relation tive ‘‘emergency’’ when discussing I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the to the confirmation of James Boasberg budget concerns seems so misplaced. United States of America, and to the Repub- and cloture on the motion to proceed But we must also focus on the busi- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, to S. 493, the Small Business Reauthor- ness of our great country, and that is indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ization Act of 2011. what the Senate will do this week. I The current continuing resolution hope both parties and both Houses will f expires this Friday. We expect the find the courage to come together be- House to send us a 3-week CR on Tues- fore the weekend on a plan to fund the APPOINTMENT OF ACTING day or Wednesday. We hope we can country. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE work out an agreement to consider the I remind my Republican colleagues The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill before the end of this week. that this Friday’s deadline is one they clerk will please read a communication f set; we didn’t. We asked for 4 weeks to to the Senate from the President pro work, and they demanded 2 weeks. tempore (Mr. INOUYE). DOING THE COUNTRY’S BUSINESS They asked for March 18. March 18 The legislative clerk read the fol- Mr. REID. Mr. President, my awaits us at the other end of this week, lowing letter: thoughts and those of the entire Na- so it is time to get serious.

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That is not my calculation; the willingness to compromise. chargeable battery that our troops are that comes from the Energy Informa- Democrats have made it crystal clear using in the field. There are success tion Agency. that we are determined to pass a budg- stories such as this in every State be- Let’s not forget the big picture: The et. We recognize the reality that one cause of this legislation that was en- U.S. consumes nearly 25 percent of the party alone will not reach a resolution acted initially almost 30 years ago. world’s oil, but we have less than 3 per- without the other party’s cooperation Small businesses are the laboratories cent of the world’s oil reserves, and and consent. We have accepted and ac- of visionaries who create jobs and cul- they are rapidly declining. We are ad- knowledged that we need to share the tivate ideas. We, in turn, must help dicted to oil and are at the mercy of sacrifice. Democrats are willing to find these businesses grow and succeed. big oil and OPEC for its price. reasonable ways to do that, and we That is what this bill will do. Instead of shortsighted straw men, have offered necessary cuts that will Finally, let me say something briefly let’s use the alternatives we have at strengthen our future rather than about gas prices. This budget debate home, such as solar, wind, and geo- weaken it. But we are still waiting for has shown a stark contrast between thermal energy, which are abundant in the Republicans to do the same. They our Nation’s serious challenges and the places such as Nevada. Let’s encourage are pretending that last week’s votes lack of bipartisan agreement on serious these investments, not cut them as the didn’t happen. They are covering their solutions. The same is true when it Republicans’ budget plan proposes. eyes and ears to the reality that their comes to energy. Their budget plan would drastically af- Drivers across the country are proposal—a shortsighted bill the tea fect the ability to do more with renew- watching gas prices go up and up. They party and the Republicans in the House able energy. are worried about how expensive it is of Representatives continue to sup- These renewable energy sources are to drive to work in the morning or to port—was roundly rejected in the Sen- cleaner for the environment, wiser for pick up their kids from school or just ate. our national security, and more stable We are still waiting for them to bring to get to the grocery store and back. It for our economy. Best of all, they are something—anything—new to the is a serious challenge. But I am dis- made in the U.S.A. and will create jobs table. They have not done that yet. appointed that the Republicans refuse in our country. Listen to the Republican speeches and to join us in offering a serious solution. sound bites and you will hear no rea- We know why gas prices are going up. f sonable cuts, no serious offer, no will- First, the Middle East nations from RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME which we import the vast majority of ingness to compromise, and no sense of The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- oil are in turmoil. That hurts produc- shared responsibility. You will hear no pore. Under the previous order, leader- tion and exports. Second, OPEC and new ideas. ship time is reserved. We can’t afford another week of these greedy investors control a widely spec- games. We cannot negotiate through ulative market. Third, big oil cannot f the media, and we cannot negotiate if quench its thirst for record profits, and MORNING BUSINESS it will pursue them at any cost to the one side is unwilling to give any The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- consumer. ground. pore. Under the previous order, the We cannot keep funding the country The Republican reflex is a replay of Senate will be in a period of morning a couple weeks at a time. How many the same script we have seen time and business until 4:30 p.m., with Senators times have we heard our Republican time again. The Republican reflex is to permitted to speak therein for up to 10 friends decry uncertainty, claiming it demand more drilling, as if that will minutes each. hurts job creation and worries the mar- instantly ease the price at the pump. It Mr. REID. Mr. President, the morn- kets. How quickly they have forgotten is an easy argument to make. It will ing business time is not divided. It is their own advice. nicely line the pockets of their friends Mr. President, it is time to lead. On in big oil. It sounds simple, but as a so- under the control of whoever gets here; this point, Democrats have been very lution to high gas prices, it is plain fic- is that right? clear. I hope the solution is at hand. tion. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- But if no budget passes—if we cannot Here is a little-known fact: The pore. The Senator is correct. keep the country running—it will be United States produced more oil in 2009 Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest clear which side will bear that burden. than in any year since 2003. So for all the absence of a quorum. This week, we will also start debat- of the rightwing’s finger-pointing at The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ing another jobs bill. We did the FAA President Obama, it is worth noting pore. The clerk will call the roll. bill, the patent bill, and we are told by that we have drilled more oil since The legislative clerk proceeded to the experts that is almost 600,000 jobs. President Obama has been in office. call the roll. The bill we are going to take up now In fact, when President Bush was in Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I ask will help small businesses do what the White House, field production of unanimous consent the order for the American businesses do best: imagine, crude oil dropped every single year. In quorum call be rescinded. innovate, and invent. his last year in office, prices and oil The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Our bill that we will soon discuss will company profits rose to record highs. pore. Without objection, it is so or- support a research and development So let’s retire the tired talking point dered. program that has helped tens of thou- that President Obama is sitting on the Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I sands of small businesses create jobs solution. would like to speak for up to 15 min- and shape the future since President In fact, it is those same big oil com- utes. I understand Senator KYL will be Reagan started the program three dec- panies that are quite literally sitting joining us shortly. ades ago. on that oil that Republicans demand. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- These investments work. They have Big oil is sitting on more than 60 mil- pore. Without objection, it is so or- helped get new ideas off the ground— lion acres of Federal land and water dered. everything from the electric tooth- that they have leased and have a right f brush to a satellite antenna that to drill on. That means nearly 20 per- helped our first responders in Haiti, to cent of our Nation’s oil refining capac- SBIR/STTR REAUTHORIZATION ACT technologies that keep our food safe ity sits idle. They have shown more in- Ms. LANDRIEU. I come to the floor and our military’s tanks from over- terest in making profits than in mak- to urge my colleagues to consider vot- heating in the desert. ing oil. ing yes on cloture this afternoon at

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What this program does Our committee has worked very hard course, very familiar with the great is say you are going allocate 2.5 per- in the Senate, and in the House I might universities and the great small busi- cent of your research dollars for com- add, to get these programs ready for re- nesses there. He was actually shocked, petition among small businesses—to authorization. They are the Federal and I think dismayed and saddened, to invest in small businesses just like Government’s largest research and de- find out that small businesses in his Qualcomm once was—in the hopes that velopment programs for small business. own State had, even if they were in- they will develop into large busi- As you know, I have said many times venting some of the best products, and nesses—or, even more important, that on the floor, as chair of the Small Busi- had some of the best technology, they will develop something that im- ness Committee I want and hope the couldn’t get their foot in the front door proves the quality of life for Americans Federal Government itself would be a to an agency such as the NIH. They and for people of the world. better partner with small businesses in didn’t want to talk to a small business. Most certainly, now that everyone is America to encourage innovation, to They wanted to talk to the univer- walking around with wireless tech- encourage appropriate risk-taking. We sities. They wanted to talk to the big nology, using it for any number of can do that in a variety of different companies. I think Senator Rudman things—staying in touch with spouses, ways. got a little frustrated. He said: I think Of course, we have authority over we need to have not a ceiling but a kids, from tracking threats to general banking systems and capital systems floor for amount of research agencies business use—we know this technology and financial systems. We sometimes do with the small businesses in all of has become a part of everyone’s life. do that with just big business in mind. our communities, on Main Streets all Qualcomm is only one example of the We need to think about giving the 27 over America, and say: What do you return on investment with the SBIR million small businesses in America have to offer, and we will give you an program. opportunities for capital through the opportunity. Another involved the pilot alert sys- banking system and through nonbank This works two ways. It is good for tem for the B–52 bomber. That tech- lenders. Our committee has been very small businesses to have access to nology again came out of the SBIR busy trying to do our part helping our some of these research and develop- Program. Reauthorizing this program country out of this recession by con- ment dollars. It is also important for is something we know is important to tinuing to focus on capital access for the taxpayer to get the best bang for do to create jobs, to begin to create the small business. their buck they are paying in taxes, kind of jobs that will lead us out of We also keep a close eye on regula- and they want the best technology— this recession. Innovation equals jobs, tions that might be dampening small not just the easiest to access, they technology equals jobs. businesses from growing and accel- want the best technology. There is another success story I erating. Whether those financial regu- Having invested in this program now would like to share. This is actually lations come out of the financial sector over almost 30 years, we have evidence from Louisiana. There are actually or health or EPA, et cetera, we try to to suggest the taxpayer has, in fact, success stories from every State in the keep an eye, in the Small Business Ad- gotten the best bang for its buck. In Union. Mezzo Technologies was created ministration itself—in fact, an inde- fact, these companies I am going to with the help of LSU and SBIR. Dr. pendent agency inside it, the SBA’s Of- show you will prove, beyond a doubt, Kevin Kelly started with two employ- fice of Advocacy—to look at rules and what I am saying. ees. Now his payroll exceeds $1.2 mil- regulations. Our committee is going to This company, Qualcomm, is a very lion. famous company now, but 25 years ago take a hard look at any rule or regula- We ran into problems when we in- tion coming out of any Federal agen- or so, no one had ever heard of it. Qualcomm is a company based in San vaded Iraq and Afghanistan trying to cies that miss the mark or that fail to run our tanks in places that were ex- recognize the impact some of those Diego, CA. It is publicly owned now, but its founder—Dr. Irwin Jacobs—tes- tremely hot. The radiators we had de- regulations may have on small busi- signed were not sufficient. We were ness. If it is too onerous, we are going tified before our Small Business Com- mittee a couple of weeks ago on this running into serious equipment chal- to comment and push back. lenges. Another way our Federal Govern- program, urging us to do this reauthor- ment can be a better partner to small ization, which is going to take the bulk It was this small business, with the business is to make sure they have ac- of the debate on the floor this week— help of LSU, that began to develop new cess to some of the Federal Govern- this particular program. He said: Abso- kinds of technologies that now can be ment’s research and development and lutely, positively, Qualcomm would not used for our military, in this case in technology funds. From the Depart- have been able to launch as a small the Bradley tank. But it also has po- ment of Defense, to the Department of business that started in his den with tential for significant commercial ap- Health and Human Services to the De- about 35 of his friends and associates— plication, potentially in the race car partment of Commerce, and others, the not 35 in the beginning, even a smaller industry. That is an example of how Federal Government spends literally number than that—who had come up technology needed for a specific prob- billions of dollars in research and de- with the initial technology that made lem the Federal Government is having, velopment. That is good. It is only a wireless communication possible. They responded to by small business—not a small portion of our budget. did that, in part, with a couple of SBIR big company, a small company—new Some people argue the research and grants, about $1.5 million in total. technologies can create the radiators development dollars are too low be- Without that patient capital invested of the future. cause the Federal Government, by in- in a very timely way in this particular Small businesses are the key to put- vesting in research and development company, they would probably not ting Americans back to work. They are wisely, generates and promotes pat- have been able to make it to become the innovators. In fact, small busi- ents, inventions, discoveries, expansion what that eventually did become, nesses account for 13 times more pat- of business, large and small. In fact, which is a company that contributes ents than large businesses. Small busi- America does this probably better than approximately $5.5 billion to San nesses employ almost 40 percent of any country in the world and we are Diego’s economy every year and pays American scientists and engineers. proud of it. The Federal Government in taxes over $1 billion every year to Studies show SBIR-backed firms have has a role to play. the local, State, and Federal Govern- been responsible for roughly 25 percent This particular program I will focus ment. That is half the cost of this pro- of the Nation’s most crucial innova- on today—the Small Business Innova- gram. So one success story out of this tions over the past decade.

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I urge my colleagues gram that does so much to give tax- ple, wireless technology, or whether it today at 5:30 to vote yes for cloture on payers the full measure and worth of is a radiator used in military equip- this important bill so we can pass it their tax dollar, that gives small busi- ment, both in our tanks and sometimes out of the Senate today, get it over to nesses the opportunity to grow, to cre- used in other platforms, but also this the House as quickly as we can, and to ate jobs right here in America—not in technology can be used potentially in the President’s desk for signature. China, not in France or in Spain but the racing car industry. I yield the floor and I suggest the ab- right here in America—these programs No other SBIR and STTR reauthor- sence of a quorum. have been sputtering. This particular ization bill has had this much support The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- program has been sputtering on short- of this many organizations, and this pore. The clerk will call the roll. term extensions. Every 3 months we re- compromise is represented in the bill The assistant legislative clerk pro- authorize it—or every 6 months. We we have laid down or we will be passing ceeded to call the roll. need to move forward and provide a forward today. Mr. KYL. I ask unanimous consent longer term extension. The bill we are The agencies have been particularly that the order for the quorum call be going to be debating this week provides cooperative, particularly Department rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- an 8-year authorization, which gives of Defense, USDA, and the Department pore. Without objection, it is so or- some certainty. It gives some stability of Energy. Along with Health and to the 11 Federal agencies that use dered. Human Services, they have the lion’s Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unani- SBIR to help meet its research and de- share of these research budgets. DOD, velopment needs, to help the 300 labs in mous consent to speak for 15 minutes. it is not an insignificant amount, it is The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the United States of America that do over $1 billion. The Department of De- primarily research and development pore. Without objection, it is so or- fense will invest in small businesses to dered. for the Federal Government. It sends get the best technologies available, f out a clear signal to innovators: The such as the radiator technology they Federal Government has challenges, need for our tanks. THE BUDGET the Federal Government has problems, HHS has $615 million. It is a very Mr. KYL. Mr. President, we are going and now we are putting some money small part of their total research budg- to have a vote a little bit later this behind these challenges and problems et but an important part, so when they afternoon to proceed to a bill which I and we want you to be part of the solu- put out the challenge to small busi- do not happen to think is a very good tion. nesses in America to come up with the We believe in this program. I wish to bill, but I am going to vote to proceed next newest vaccine or the next med- to it, because the majority leader has thank particularly Senator TOM ical technology or information tech- made clear we will have the oppor- COBURN for negotiating this 8-year ex- tension, a little bit longer than a nor- nology that saves taxpayer money and tunity to offer amendments. I know mal 5 but less than what some of us helps provide better quality of life for some of my colleagues specifically wish wanted initially, permanency and then all Americans, that word will go out to offer amendments to get to the the 14-year authorization—because we from HHS. heart of the subject that should be DOE has $150 million available to in- think long-term stability is so impor- most on our minds today, which is re- tant for these programs. vest in small business; NASA $125 mil- ducing wasteful Washington spending, The agencies have to do some more lion, just to name a few. to get our fiscal house in order. In work—our Federal agencies do—to step So not only will the taxpayers ben- order to provide that opportunity, we up their administration of this pro- efit, but small businesses and the peo- should, in my view, proceed to that leg- gram, to get even better at putting out ple they hire as well. Many of these ad- islation so we can offer those amend- the needs of their agencies, identifying vanced technologies, developed by busi- ments. We should be laser-like focused small businesses, so we want to give nesses that could have started in your on the deficit, the debt, the spending of them the confidence this program is garage or your den, such as Qualcomm, the Congress, and what we can do to actually going to last for more than a could not have existed without those get a handle on that spending, so that few months, 2 years or 3 years or even programs. They are the brainchild of a we do not mortgage our children’s fu- 4. So this 8-year authorization is im- scientist who took his idea to the next ture. portant. level, and had this program to get that It starts, of course, with a budget. A I am proud, under my leadership, and first $150,000, and then that first $1 mil- few weeks ago, the President submitted also previously under the leadership of lion. his budget to Congress, but it seems to Senator SNOWE and Senator KERRY, we I am urging all of my colleagues to me the message that budget sends is have worked very hard together to get support moving to this bill this after- one of more spending, bigger govern- this bill into its current form. In the noon. It passed out of the Small Busi- ment, and one that trumps America’s very last hours of the last Congress, we ness Committee last week nearly well-founded concerns about this huge were actually able to negotiate a land- unanimously, and has continued to debt we are piling up and how it jeop- mark compromise with the Bio- gain large bipartisan support publicly ardizes our Nation’s future. technology Industry Organization—for- and privately. The CBO estimates a Under this budget, the debt held by mally known as the BIO—and the very modest cost of $150 million over 5 the public will double by the end of Small Business Technology Coalition. years. We have made changes that have this President’s term in 2012 and then They had been basically at odds over decreased the estimate from last year’s triple by 2019, to an astonishing $7.3 some aspects of this reauthorization. cost of $229 million. billion. Think about that for a mo- Because we worked very hard and in We believe this $150 million is a fan- ment. In all of our history, from 1789, good faith, both sides came together, tastic investment for the Federal Gov- from George Washington through we have now achieved a compromise ernment to place research dollars in George W. Bush, we accumulated which has the support of the National the hands of some of the best, most dy- roughly $5 billion of debt. This Presi- Small Business Administration, the namic, most innovative entrepreneurs dent’s budget, in his first term, will U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the NFIB, on the face of the Earth today. We double that. So in the term of Presi- the National Venture Capital Associa- want to give them an opportunity, par- dent Obama, we will accumulate as tion, local technology groups, many ticularly in tight credit and capital much debt as every President of the universities throughout the country, markets, to access these funds at the United States combined before that. including my alma mater, Louisiana Federal level to produce the kind of That is too much. It will triple in the State University, Louisiana Tech, the goods and services and, most impor- next 5 years. That is what we are talk- University of Akron, in Ohio—just to tantly, jobs for the future. ing about with regard to this budget. name a few. I see my time has expired. Again, I The debt is actually going to be larger I wish to make sure people under- look forward to coming down with my than our entire economy. Think of the stand, not only from examples, what members of the Small Business Com- attendant consequences.

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It accelerates our path Under the category of ‘‘taxes too through costly legislation. to national bankruptcy, it ignores all much,’’ in total the President’s budget Although we import 63 percent of our the major components of the Presi- includes $1.6 trillion in new taxes on oil, America has abundant supplies of dent’s debt commission’s deficit fi- families, small businesses, and job cre- both oil and natural gas here at home. nancing or reduction plan. It punts on ators. Much of that is new taxes on en- In a Washington Post op-ed published serious spending cuts and punts on en- ergy, including on the gasoline we buy, in 2008, columnist Robert Samuelson titlement reforms. and new taxes on ObamaCare, the wrote at ‘‘it may surprise Americans to In fact, the Washington Post edito- health care reform. In fact, the Presi- discover that the United States is the rialized the day after the budget was dent’s health care bill is mentioned third largest oil producer, behind Saudi submitted, calling the President the more than 250 times in the IRS’s fiscal Arabia and Russia. We could be pro- ‘‘Punter in Chief.’’ It is a failure of year 2012 budget request. The IRS has ducing more, but Congress has put leadership, and it indicates to me that said it will have to hire thousands of large areas of potential supply off lim- the President is not taking the debt new workers to implement the new its. They include the Atlantic and Pa- problem seriously. taxes in the health care law. Let’s re- cific coasts and parts of Alaska and the As Erskine Bowles, who was the member, we are not in our current pre- Gulf of Mexico.’’ Democratic chairman of the Presi- dicament because we are an undertaxed So, why have not these energy devel- dent’s fiscal commission, said, ‘‘The nation. It is because of wasteful Wash- opment projects moved forward? White House budget request goes no- ington spending. Let me provide some background. Be- where near where they will need to I am deeply disappointed the admin- fore leaving office, President George W. have to go to resolve our fiscal night- istration has not put together a more Bush lifted an executive moratorium mare.’’ responsible and serious budget pro- that had previously barred oil and nat- We cannot spend, borrow, and tax our posal. I had hoped the White House had ural gas development in the deep wa- way to prosperity. Unfortunately, that received the message that Americans ters of the Gulf of Mexico, and Con- is what the budget request proposes to sent in the last election about spending gress subsequently rescinded a statu- do. Let me review a few key facts and and debt and the size of our govern- tory moratorium that year. These ac- some of the numbers in the budget. ment. It is time for us to make tough tions were intended to open an esti- Under the category of ‘‘it spends too choices. We need to focus on progrowth mated 5.8 million acres in the central much,’’ the size of the Federal Govern- policies, which includes much lower gulf to oil leasing and make as much as ment would nearly double since the levels of spending and borrowing, and 16 billion barrels of oil available. day President Obama took office. Let leaving more money in the private sec- However, after the Deepwater Hori- me say that again. Under the Presi- tor where it can be put to good use, in- zon oilspill in the gulf in 2010, the dent’s budget, the size of the Federal Obama administration imposed a new Government will nearly double since cluding job creation. Republicans want to work with the moratorium that all but halted deep- the day he took office. water exploration and development in You cannot claim with a straight President to seriously cut government the area. face that represents anything close to spending and bring down the debt. A number of investigations were con- fiscal discipline. Over the next 10 years, House Republicans took the first step ducted to determine the cause of the the President proposes $8.7 trillion in by putting together a proposal that Deepwater Horizon accident and pro- new spending in this budget, with $46 will cut spending to 2008 levels. That is tect against similar incidents in the fu- trillion in total spending. Spending in the level prior to the Obama era spend- ture, and that was appropriate. But it the 2012 fiscal year is projected to be a ing binge, a binge which included, was neither necessary nor wise to halt record $3.8 trillion or 25.3 percent of among other things, the failed stim- all off-shore energy exploration and de- the gross domestic product, which is ulus plan and other massive spending velopment in response to the spill. The the highest spending ratio to GDP bills. since World War II. That is the kind of meaningful action country needs a reliable supply of oil I will note that while the President we need. I ask the President: Lead. to fuel our cars, homes, and power has touted the 5-year $400 billion in Work with our leaders on both sides of plants, not to mention satisfy the nu- spending freezes in his budgets, those the aisle to do a better job of pro- merous manufacturing processes that freezes merely lock in spending levels moting prosperity through much more rely on oil. Locking away the vast sup- reached after the massive spending sensible fiscal policies. ply of oil in the deep waters of the gulf binge that occurred on his watch. In As I said, my colleagues will have merely increased our Nation’s vulner- my view, the status quo is not good amendments they will be bringing to ability to oil shocks emanating from enough. It is like closing the door to the floor this week in an effort to point abroad, and put consumers at risk of the barn after the horse is already him in the right direction. higher gas prices. gone. The President says his spending Another thing that is of concern to Despite Federal court orders, it was would cut $1.1 trillion over the coming Americans and that we ought to be not until the end of February 2011 that decade. Yes, that is true, but that is doing something about here at the Fed- the Interior Department finally issued from what he planned to spend. So if he eral Government level is the problem the first permit to allow the resump- made an extraordinarily irresponsible of energy production and the implica- tion of energy exploration and develop- request for spending and then cuts it tions of that through things such as ment. Unfortunately, the permit was by $1 trillion, it is not something to be higher gas prices. for just a single project. Essentially, cheering about. The figure is smaller Notably, the Energy Department re- the moratorium has become a ‘‘permit- than the projected $1.5 trillion deficit cently estimated that the average torium,’’ or an extreme slow down of for the year 2011 alone. We need to do American household can expect to drilling permits allocated by the ad- and we can do much better. spend $700 more at the gas pump this ministration. This slow down has in- Under the category ‘‘it borrows too year than it did in 2010. Since Presi- cluded delays, suspensions, revoca- much,’’ the budget adds $13 trillion in dent Obama came into office our gaso- tions, and cancellations of lease per- new debt by the end of the decade. line prices have doubled. mits. These moratoriums have caused Gross debt by the end of the decade In a tight oil market, new domestic six deepwater rigs to depart the gulf will reach $26.3 trillion or 107 percent supply can have a very positive impact for other countries, taking valuable of gross domestic product. That figure on gasoline prices, and developing that jobs, revenue, and income with them. eclipses the size of the entire economy. supply would create many well-paying Others may soon leave as well. Gross debt is projected to remain American jobs. So, today, I want to Former President Bill Clinton under- above 100 percent of GDP for every fol- talk about national policies in support stands the damaging impact these de

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For 40 years or longer, should we lift the moratorium pre- Those opposed to developing these re- 40,000 wells have been drilled safely in venting job-creating development of re- sources often make the argument that the gulf, in shallow water and in deep, source-rich areas such as Alaska’s it will take 10 years to open ANWR. since 1940, deep water coming into play Outer Continental Shelf, as well as oil But if President Clinton had not vetoed in about 1985. Up until the Deepwater shale in various Western States. legislation authorizing Arctic develop- Horizon accident, this industry had Senator MURKOWSKI of Alaska has ment in 1995, oil would likely be flow- acted responsibly in large measure pointed out that her State has esti- ing from the area today, easing prices with cutting-edge technologies. Yes, we mated oil reserves in excess of 65 years’ and helping to insulate our economy have to continue to investigate what worth of Persian Gulf oil imports. Yet from the whims of OPEC. Continued happened, but shutting down so much they are virtually off limits. delay will only put our Nation further of our domestic drilling with the un- As Alaska’s Governor, Sean Parnell, at risk. rest in other parts of the world is not wrote in a recent Wall Street Journal A few final points about abundant the right policy. op-ed: onshore oil resources—permits for I associate myself with the remarks If Americans wonder what our economic which have also been blocked by the of the Senator on energy as well as tap- Achilles’ heel is, they need look no further administration. In 2009, the adminis- ping into the Strategic Petroleum Re- than the federal regulatory system that tration canceled 77 oil and gas leases in serve. This is not a crisis of supply; it delays permits for domestic exploration and Utah and in 2010 canceled another 61 in is a crisis of pricing. SPR should only production. Montana. It has been estimated that be tapped when there is a supply issue. The Federal Government estimates the United States has approximately We can get back to drilling more at that Alaska’s Outer Continental Shelf 800 billion barrels of technically recov- home and be efficient in other places. holds 27 billion barrels of oil and 132 erable shale oil, which is roughly three f trillion cubic feet of natural gas. We times more than the proven reserves of could be drilling now in the Arctic Saudi Arabia. Again, it is all off limits. JAPAN EARTHQUAKE Ocean off the coast of Alaska if the En- Finally, a note about the Strategic Ms. LANDRIEU. What I really wish vironmental Protection Agency would Petroleum Reserve. In recent days, to talk about is to give my heartfelt speed things up and issue an air per- some of my colleagues have called for condolences to the people of Japan. We mit. Developing these resources would tapping into the SPR to bring down gas have watched all weekend, my family not only generate vast new supplies prices. But this Strategic Petroleum and I, in horror, watching the scene un- but translate to a lot of good jobs. In Reserve is a national security tool to fold with the terrible catastrophe that fact, a new study by Northern Econom- guard against an economically threat- struck Japan on Friday afternoon, fol- ics and the University of Alaska An- ening disruption in oil supplies. It was lowing the earthquake, 9.0 on the Rich- chorage’s Institute of Social and Eco- never intended to be used to lower gas ter scale, followed by a terrible tsu- nomic Research shows that develop- prices. Our problem today is not a mat- nami, a wave of water in some places 30 ment of oil and gas in the Beaufort and ter of supply. We have plenty of supply. feet high that devastated coastal com- Chukchi Seas of Alaska’s Outer Conti- Since its creation in 1995, a Presi- munities. Some of the pictures are nental Shelf would create 54,700 new dentially directed release from SPR reminiscent of what happened to us on jobs that would be sustained for 50 has occurred only twice—in 1995, at the the gulf coast about 51⁄2 years ago when years. An estimated $63 billion would beginning of Operation Desert Storm, a 30-foot wave came ashore right into be paid to employees in Alaska, and an- and in 2005, after the devastation Hur- Gulfport and Biloxi and the catas- other $82 billion would be paid to em- ricane Katrina caused in the Gulf of trophe of manmade proportion, in our ployees in the rest of the United Mexico. The current SPR inventory is case, when the Federal levy system States. 720 million barrels, which equates to broke and 1,800 people lost their lives. As the report notes: about 34 days of oil at current daily But this situation in Japan is the worst Domestic energy production is important U.S. consumption. Tapping the Reserve crisis, according to their Prime Min- for the security and prosperity of the United is nothing more than a short-term po- ister, since the Second World War. States. The money spent on domestic energy litical solution to a problem largely of It is going to take all of our best ef- cycles through the U.S. economy, thereby in- the administration’s own making—its forts, governments around the world, creasing domestic activity and jobs. continued refusal to allow access to individuals, corporations, and busi- Another resource-rich area in Alaska our Nation’s plentiful resources. nesses, to be generous. I hope the peo- is ANWR. Despite being one of the larg- The benefits of increasing domestic ple of Louisiana and our cities and est resources of oil and gas in the energy production are unquestionable, communities will be generous because United States, Alaska’s ANWR is off especially at a time when gas prices we were so benefited by the warm gen- limits for energy development. Tapping are soaring and good jobs are needed by erosity of the people of Japan and oil and gas supplies in ANWR would re- many Americans. I urge the adminis- many volunteers who came from all quire opening just 2,000 acres of the 19 tration to move swiftly in favor of over the country and the world. million-acre Arctic Plain to such de- issuing more production permits and I hope, as this week of search and velopment. urge my colleagues to support policies rescue comes to a close, there will be Remember, ANWR was specifically in favor of increased domestic energy time for debris cleanup and rebuilding set aside by Congress for oil and gas ex- production. There is no reason for fur- and mental health counseling—all of ploration and development. It was spe- ther delay. the things that go into helping an area cifically created for that purpose. This One of the most eloquent spokesman of the country survive and grow back. 2,000 acres would be the equivalent of for this same point is on the floor, the I know the people of Japan were as pre- the airport in Phoenix, called Phoenix Senator from Louisiana. pared as any country could be for a sit- Sky Harbor, inside an area the size of I am happy to yield the floor to her. uation such as this, but the events of South Carolina—hardly noticeable. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- that day have overwhelmed one of the Using directional drilling with a pore. The Senator from Louisiana. best and most organized governments small environmental footprint, at least Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I in the world. 1 million barrels of oil a day could be wish to follow the remarks of the Sen- I am heartbroken to hear that thou- obtained from just this one area for the ator from Arizona and associate myself sands of people are yet unaccounted next 20 years. The U.S. Geological Sur- with part of his remarks that have to for. Our hearts go out to them. I hope vey has estimated that the area could do with the energy policy of our coun- our Nation will be generous in this have up to 16 billion barrels of recover- try. time, not only from a charitable and

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The people that in the event that something hap- tion of the provisional revolutionary of Louisiana and all of our States have pens, we want to be prepared. government in Libya, and it calls for a vested interest in Japan getting back In 48 States, disasters have been de- placing as rapidly as possible a no-fly on its feet, getting better and stronger. clared in the last 2 years, not just zone over Libya. It has some other lan- We are still in the process of rebuilding along the gulf coast. We have had guage associated with it, which I would New Orleans and the Lower Ninth flooding up in the Northeast. We have go into later on. But the fact is, what Ward. New Orleans East, Gulfport, and had flooding in the Midwest. We could it does is urge the President of the Waveland are still struggling to come potentially have—we had some flood- United States to take long-overdue ac- back—an important economic center ing this weekend. I am not sure how tion to prevent the massacres that are for the country. But most certainly widespread it was, but in New Jersey, taking place in Libya as we speak. At this coastal and industrial community there were scenes throughout the this moment, opponents of Colonel Qa- around Sendai and other coastal com- weekend about rivers overflowing as dhafi and his supporters are fighting munities are very important, not just the spring approaches. for their very survival. to Japan but to the world. So let us, as we mourn for Japan and The demands of the Libyan people I hope, with this 9.0 earthquake that are in solidarity with them through began much like those of their neigh- hit, I hope people know this is 1,000 this crisis, use this as a reminder to bors in North Africa and the Middle times worse than an 8 point on the get our business straight, to get our East—for the protection of their uni- Richter scale. It is not slightly worse; budget straight and not mess around versal rights, for greater political free- it is 1,000 times worse. This is a huge with our disaster relief fund. Let’s pay dom and representative government, earthquake and shift in the Earth’s for past disasters we owe the commu- for justice and opportunity. But the re- plates—and then the subsequent tsu- nities—we have pledged to help them sponse of Qadhafi and those still loyal nami. rebuild—and set aside the appropriate to him stands in stark contrast to the On behalf of the people of Louisiana, money in the regular budget to take inspiring events of what some are call- we send special condolences and best care of things that might happen this ing the Arab spring. Qadhafi has un- wishes to the people of Japan as they year as we advance. leashed a merciless campaign of vio- recover and bury their dead, heal their Mr. President, I yield the floor and lence against the Libyan people, in- injured, and begin to rebuild their cit- suggest the absence of a quorum. cluding civilian noncombatants, using ies and communities stronger than The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- every tool at his disposal, from artil- they were before. I hope we will all be pore. The clerk will call the roll. lery barrages, to airstrikes, to the em- as generous as we can. The assistant legislative clerk pro- ployment of foreign mercenaries. As One final point. This is a wake-up ceeded to call the roll. President Bill Clinton correctly stated call to our country. As chairman of the Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask last week, ‘‘It is not a fair fight.’’ Appropriations Subcommittee on unanimous consent that the order for It is not a fair fight, and now the Homeland Security, this is a wake-up the quorum call be rescinded. hour is growing dark. Over the past call because we have not funded ade- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- week, the momentum has increasingly quately our disaster response fund, the pore. Without objection, it is so or- shifted away from the opposition and DRF. We are actually about $1.6 billion dered. toward Qadhafi—showing once again below where we should be. This is not a Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask what a lot of us understand about war- wise policy given what happened over unanimous consent to proceed in morn- fare: that a smaller well-trained, well- the weekend. Catastrophes can strike ing business for 20 minutes instead of equipped force can usually prevail over without warning at any time. If we 10. a larger less-trained and less-equipped leave just the amount of money that is The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- force. in the DRF and something like Katrina pore. Without objection, it is so or- One by one, towns that had been lib- or this event were to happen, that dered. erated by the opposition are now fall- money would be used up in 3 days. We Mr. MCCAIN. And, Mr. President, I ing to Qadhafi’s forces. We are only have not replenished that fund. ask unanimous consent that after my now beginning to learn the savage cost I have called on the President to send opening statement, my colleague from of those losses, especially on the civil- a supplemental emergency bill. We Connecticut be allowed to give his ian population—the women, children, can’t pay for current disasters out of statement, and then I ask unanimous and elderly who could neither fight nor future preparedness money. That is consent that the Senator from Con- flee Qadhafi’s rampage and, of course, what the continuing resolution in the necticut and I be allowed to engage in those brave Libyan rebels, or the many House basically does. I strongly object a colloquy. And I understand the Sen- suspected of aiding their cause, who to taking money we have set aside in ator from Connecticut may be using face certain death or perhaps a fate the event that catastrophes happen to his 10 minutes. Is that correct? worse than death. We are horrified by pay for past disasters. That is another The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- what we have learned already, but reason I voted against the House con- pore. Without objection, it is so or- what we have yet to learn and what we current resolution. dered. could still witness if Qadhafi’s forces Now with the visual of this horrific Mr. MCCAIN. Thank you, Mr. Presi- are allowed to finish this unfair fight tragedy unfolding in Japan, with the dent. will shock and offend the conscience of tsunami, the destruction of the cities, f the entire world. the two nuclear powerplants under ex- Last week, in a hearing in the Com- traordinary pressure, it does no good to LIBYA mittee on Armed Services, the Director take money out of paying for current Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, today of National Intelligence said that ab- disasters, paying for the past damage. my colleague, Senator LIEBERMAN, and sent outside assistance to the opposi- I have sent a letter to the President I are preparing to submit a resolution tion, ‘‘I think over the long term that asking him to send up an emergency on the situation in Libya. the [Qadhafi] regime will prevail.’’ And bill. It would be wise for us to pay for Mr. President, is it allowed to send to yet it is the policy of the United past emergencies off-budget and then the desk a resolution even though we States, as stated by the President, that to use our homeland security bill to are in morning business and its consid- ‘‘Qaddafi must step down from power budget as effectively and as appro- eration be delayed until the appro- and leave.’’ That is the right policy, priately as we can for disasters that priate time? but it is increasingly at odds now with may occur. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the facts on the ground. I am proud to say that the Demo- pore. The resolution will then be re- So we face a stark choice: either the cratic leadership has doubled the ceived and appropriately referred. President and the United States take

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That will send a signal and I are submitting calls on the Presi- port the Libyan people is closing throughout the world that we will have dent to take a number of steps imme- quickly, and this country has a choice Tiananmen Squares in this world, not diately to reverse this impending dis- to make. Are we going to take action Tahrir Squares. aster. to support the people of Libya in their I yield to my colleague from Con- First, the President should recognize fight for freedom or are we going to necticut. Libya’s Transitional National Council, stand by doing more than nothing but The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- which is based in Benghazi but rep- less than enough to achieve our stated pore. The Senator from Connecticut. resentative of communities across the goal of Qadhafi leaving power? Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I country as the sole legitimate gov- We all say we support the universal thank my friend and colleague from erning authority of Libya—just as the rights of the Arabs and Muslims in Arizona. It is my honor to join with government of France has done. Presi- countries across the Middle East and him in submitting this resolution. I dent Sarkozy and the French have rec- North Africa who are inspiring us all in hope in time that we will gather the ognized the sole legitimate government their quest for greater freedom, oppor- support of Members on both sides of in Libya as the provisional government tunity, and justice. But Libya is the the political aisle and that we will which is based in Benghazi. real test. It is the test of whether we make a statement, an urgent state- Some continue to say we do not will provide our support not just when ment, that the Members of the U.S. know who the opposition is and, thus, it is easy but when it is difficult, when Senate are ready, across party lines, to we cannot assist them. That is ridicu- it requires more of us than just speech- take a stand because we understand we lous. They have been organized for es and expressions of solidarity. If Qa- are at a turning point in history and weeks. Their senior leaders consist of dhafi is allowed to prevail in Libya and we cannot stand back and hope it goes longstanding critics of Qadhafi as well crush his opponents, it will send a sig- in the right direction. In fact, today, as as officials who recently broke with his nal throughout the region that force is we watch events unfolding in Libya, I regime. They even have a Web site. the way to respond to peaceful de- think we have reason to believe it is And they are asking—they are plead- mands for a better life, and it will going in exactly the wrong direction. ing; they are pleading—for inter- cause all of our expressions of support Let me read the first two paragraphs national support. for the universal rights of all people to of this resolution Senator MCCAIN and Qadhafi has forfeited the right to ring far more hollow. I are submitting because I think it sets power through his vicious actions. We Before I yield to my friend from Con- what is happening in Libya in a con- must recognize the opposition govern- necticut, I would like to point out that text and also explains why we think ment. now we have former President Clinton, America has a national interest in how Second, the President should take we have the Arab League, we have the the conflict in Libya ends. immediate steps to implement a no-fly French, the British, other nations The first paragraph of the resolution zone in Libya with international sup- throughout the world, and organiza- we are submitting reads: port. Not only has the Libyan opposi- tions in the region and without that Whereas peaceful demonstrations, inspired tion government called for this, the are saying—crying out—that we need by similar peaceful demonstrations in Tuni- Gulf Cooperation Council has called for to help these people. And when Presi- sia, Egypt, and elsewhere in the Middle East, began in Libya with calls for greater polit- a no-fly zone. The head of the Organi- dent Obama says the noose is tight- zation of the Islamic Conference has ical reform, opportunity, justice and the rule ening around Colonel Muammar al-Qa- of law and quickly spread to cities around called for a no-fly zone. On Saturday, dhafi, in fact, it is tightening around the country. the Arab League called for a no-fly the Libyan rebels. And the way he is The second paragraph: zone. The French and British Govern- doing it and what he is doing to his ments have voiced their support and Whereas Muammar Qaddafi, his sons, and own people are crimes against human- forces loyal to them have responded to the have drafted a U.N. Security Council ity. peaceful demonstrations by authorizing and resolution to implement a no-fly zone. It is time we stood up. It is time we initiating violence against civilian non-com- It is long past time for the President of read from the New York Times this batants in Libya, including the use of air- the United States to answer these calls morning an article by Anne-Marie power, foreign mercenaries, helicopters, for international leadership. The Slaughter entitled ‘‘Fiddling While mortar and artillery fire, naval assets, snip- United States of America must lead. Libya Burns.’’ It is time we read again, ers and soldiers. A no-fly zone was never going to be from Saturday, the Wall Street Jour- I read those two paragraphs because the decisive action that tipped the bal- nal’s lead editorial entitled ‘‘The they set exactly in context what is ance against Qadhafi, even when Sen- Obama Doctrine, Libya is what a world happening in Libya. The fact is that ator LIEBERMAN and I called for it near- without U.S. leadership looks like.’’ Libya is occurring in the context of ly 3 weeks ago, but it remains the case ‘‘This is the Obama conception of the U.S. these extraordinary, peaceful, demo- that a no-fly zone would take one of role in the world—to work through multilat- cratic uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt Qadhafi’s most lethal tools off the eral organizations and bilateral relation- that have been described—and I think table and thereby boost the confidence ships to make sure that the steps we are tak- correctly—as the Arab spring. of Libya’s opposition. It is Libyans ing are amplified.’’ For too long, we accepted an argu- themselves who want to do the fighting That was by National Security Coun- ment that there were only two choices against Qadhafi, but they want it to be cil spokesman Ben Rhodes, as quoted for the United States and most of the a fair fight, and so should we. in the Washington Post. rest of the world in the Arab world. Finally, the President should develop ‘‘They bombed us with tanks, airplanes, There was a choice between secular and implement a comprehensive strat- missiles coming from every direction. . . . dictatorships that were cordial to us on egy to accomplish the stated U.S. ob- We need international support, at least a no- one side and on the other side radical jective of Qadhafi leaving power. Be- fly zone. Why is the world not supporting Islamist regimes that despised us and yond a no-fly zone and beyond those us?’’ were threatening to us. We made our actions such as sanctions and humani- That is from Libyan rebel Mahmoud peace with those secular dictatorships, tarian assistance that we are already Abdel Hamid, on March 10, as quoted in but it was inherently uncomfortable taking, there are many actions we the Wall Street Journal. and inconsistent with our basic demo- could consider, from sharing intel- These people are crying out for help. cratic values going back to the Dec- ligence on Qadhafi’s forces with the op- They are fighting for freedom. They laration of Independence. position, to providing them with sup- are fighting an unequal situation on Beginning in Tunisia and spreading port for command and control, to tech- the battlefield. The least we can do— to Egypt and then to Libya and other

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We don’t want ex- some way—a no-fly zone or using our a ‘‘cris de coeur.’’ It is a cry from our tremism of any kind. capacity to fire missiles from off- hearts because I fear we have let so Those revolutions, those uprisings re- shore—to protect them from what has much time go by that it may be impos- sulted in the end of the rule of two turned the tide in their struggle for sible to enable the freedom fighters in longstanding rulers, Ben Ali in Tunisia freedom against Qadhafi and Libya, Libya to wage a fair fight. and Mubarak in Egypt, and they hap- which is the brutal use of Libyan air I hope their cause is not lost because pened peacefully for a lot of reasons. power against the Libyan people. If we it is our cause, and the least we can do Part of it was that those two leaders don’t do this, I fear this Arab spring is help them fight for that cause did not order their militaries to turn will turn to winter—a winter of dark- against the man who has suppressed on their own people, and the militaries, ness and suppression—again, too quick- that cause under his rule. perhaps, in those two cases would not ly, and the world will regret it. I thank the Chair and yield the floor. Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask my have done it in any case. So that is the People have said to Senator MCCAIN Arab spring. and me: What is the American national friend from Connecticut if we couldn’t But now, in Libya, because Qadhafi interest in getting involved in Libya? review a few of the facts as they are now. Despite the fact that the Presi- has taken exactly the opposite position Let me just give a few reasons I think dent made a statement that I am still and turned his guns and his military we do have an interest. power on his own people as they peace- First, we have a clear national inter- bewildered by—I believe it was Satur- fully demonstrate for change, for uni- est—a humanitarian interest—in not day or Friday when the President said versal human rights, there is a danger standing idly by and watching tens of the noose is tightening around Colonel that what is happening in Libya is es- thousands of people slaughtered by Muammar Qadhafi. I think the facts on the ground indi- sentially a wall being put up which their own government. As I have said, cate that with superior firepower, the says: This peaceful democratic revolu- if we stand by and do nothing, if this ability to strike from the air, even if tion in the Arab world ends here. To happens, it will be devastating to those strikes are not particularly effec- put it another way, the Arab spring America’s image in the Arab world and tive—although, apparently, they are may be going the way of the Prague to our moral leadership throughout the becoming more effective—and well- spring of 1968 when the people of then- world. Some people have argued: Why trained and well-equipped small forces, Czechoslovakia rose up and Soviet would we want to get involved in yet a Colonel Qadhafi has been able to re- tanks and armaments suppressed their third Arab or Muslim country, think- verse the tide on the battlefield rather revolution. We simply cannot let that ing of Iraq and Afghanistan before dramatically. All of the news reports happen. that. But this is more like 1990 and 1991 are that the military situation on the Senator MCCAIN and I were in Tuni- and the first gulf war when the Arab ground has shifted dramatically in sia and Egypt a couple of weeks ago, world itself was calling out to us: favor of Qadhafi’s forces. and one of the messages we got, par- Please help us get Saddam out of Ku- General Clapper, our Director of Na- ticularly from the young people who wait. The Arab world, as Senator tional Intelligence, said on Thursday have been at the head of this remark- MCCAIN said, is pleading with us: Help that Qadhafi is likely to win in the able uprising in these two countries, stop Qadhafi from slaughtering his own long term. Then, on the other side of was: Don’t stand by. Please, America, people, the blood of our brothers and the coin, the President of the United don’t stand by and let Qadhafi bludg- sisters in Libya. States has said Qadhafi must go. eon his own people who are asking for Second, we have a clear national in- So I guess my first question to my the same rights and opportunity and terest in preventing Libya from becom- colleague is—as the Wall Street Jour- freedoms we have been asking for. If ing a failed state that al-Qaida and nal says, if Qadhafi survives, after Mr. you do, it will end the movement of other Islamist groups will exploit, and Obama has told him to go, the blow to freedom and opportunity across the that is precisely what will happen if U.S. prestige and world order would be Arab world. In some sense, the this becomes a bloody and protracted enormous. Dictators will learn that the Tunisians and Egyptians said to us: It civil war and then descends into chaos. way to keep America from acting is to may set back our own cause, even Third, if Qadhafi is able to defeat this keep its diplomats and citizens around though we have been successful thus uprising, it will send a message, as while mowing down your opponents as far. That is why it has been so frus- Senator MCCAIN has said, to every dic- the world debates contingency. By the trating, really infuriating, to watch as tator in the world that the way to stop time the babblers make a decision, it Qadhafi has moved with increasing bru- peaceful democratic protest is through will be too late. This is a dangerous tality and force against his own people, brutal violence. message to send at any time but espe- pushing his opponents back, threat- Fourth, I don’t mean this quote lit- cially with the Middle East in the ening to totally suppress their upris- erally, but remember the old phrase throes of revolution. ing. from earlier times in history: If you go American prestige is now on the line. I have been struck as I have watched after the king, make sure you elimi- The battlefield situation is that the that the world community—most of nate him. Don’t leave him wounded. If tide is obviously against the prodemoc- it—is spending so much time discussing Qadhafi survives this, he is going to racy forces. Wouldn’t the message be and debating, and as the world dis- cause no end of trouble for the United sent to any dictator in any region of cusses and debates what to do in Libya, States and anyone else in the world the world that rather than accept a sit- Libya descends back into Qadhafi’s who stood with the freedom fighters. uation such as happened in Egypt and darkness. We simply cannot let that So let’s not think we can stand idly by Tunisia, send in the tanks, send in the happen. and that we will not pay ourselves the military, slaughter people without con- The Libyan people are not asking us consequences of Qadhafi surviving. sequence? Is that the lesson we would to come in and fight for them. The Lib- Finally, there is a relationship be- be sending, I ask my friend from Con- yan people don’t want our troops on tween what is happening in Libya necticut? the ground. That is not what this reso- today and the instability it has caused Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I lution would authorize. The Libyan throughout that region of the world thank my friend and colleague from people want us to come to their aid in and the skyrocketing price of gasoline Arizona. I fear that is exactly the mes- the sense of enabling them to fight Qa- at the pump that does concern the sage we would be sending if the United dhafi’s forces and Qadhafi to carry on American people every day. In fact, States and our allies stand back and as freedom fighters. They want rec- with all that has been discussed, I let Qadhafi, through the force of his ognition as the established and legal think the best we can do to stabilize arms, suppress political dissent from authority, sovereignty for their coun- the price of gasoline in America is to his own people.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:18 Oct 29, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\S14MR1.REC S14MR1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S1582 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 14, 2011 One of the inspiring qualities to the Meanwhile, in Libya, we have a act of a brutal tyrant and sadist who is uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt was human catalyst named Muammar Qa- willing to butcher his own people. We that they were peaceful. Incidentally, dhafi. I admit and I will confess to hav- are doing everything we can, and we they were not anti-American. They ing such a dull life that I watch a lot of will do everything we can to help the were pro-Tunisia, pro-Egypt. The peo- cable television. I see expert after ex- people of Japan. We ought to be doing ple of Tunisia and Egypt were pleading pert come before the cameras and give what we can to keep the people of for a better life. So the model there us reasons the United States should do Libya from a fate that, in some cases, and one of the most powerful examples nothing. to some individuals, may be worse than of peaceful protests, which is part of I commend to my colleagues for read- death. American history, was established. It ing an article in today’s New York I hope the majority leader will allow changed those two governments, Tuni- Times by Anne-Marie Slaughter, for- a vote on this sense-of-the-Senate reso- sia and Egypt. merly in policy planning at the State lution as soon as possible. I understand Now we have another model being Department, as I understand it, in this there will be those who may like to see set; that is, when your people rise up administration or in another. It does slightly different language. We would and peacefully protest, you don’t re- respond to what we will hear continu- be glad to change the language some- spond, you don’t negotiate, you don’t ously. The article is entitled ‘‘Fiddling what, but we will not change the mes- listen to them, you don’t react. You While Libya Burns.’’ sage. The message is that the United turn your firepower on them. You kill At the beginning, she points out that States of America—the Senate of the them wantonly, and you keep doing the Organization of the Islamic Con- United States is standing on the side of that until that dissent ends. One, in a ference, the Gulf Cooperation Council, people who are standing up for freedom world that is increasingly dangerous, and now the Arab League have all and democracy, a universal value that that is a terrible message to send. called for imposing a no-fly zone. She we treasure. We will not stint in our Two, in a world in which—well, let’s runs through the objections raised by obligations. Those who say the most just go back a little bit to what were various individuals and ‘‘experts.’’ One powerful Nation in the world is incapa- false choices in the Arab world. But in part is entitled ‘‘It’s Not In Our Inter- ble of helping these people by install- the uprisings in Tunisia and in Egypt, est.’’ One is entitled ‘‘It Will Be Coun- ing a no-fly zone, I think that is not there has been expressed the strongest terproductive.’’ Another is ‘‘It Won’t substantiated by the facts. possible repudiation of al-Qaida on the Work.’’ Another is ‘‘If It Does Work, GEN Raymond Odierno said the other one hand, and Iran on the other—that We Don’t Know What We Will Get.’’ day that we could install a no-fly zone is the Government of Iran—both of The last is ‘‘Let’s Arm The Rebels In- in just a few days. We could have naval which have followed an Islamist ex- stead.’’ power offshore that could enforce it in tremist ideology and used violence to It addresses most of the main argu- a variety of ways, from the sea as well achieve their ends. ments. The only one I think should be as from the air. Also, it is very clear to So we have the Tunisia-Egypt model added to this list is the likelihood that me that if Libyan pilots are told if of peaceful protest, democracy, eco- things are happening in Libya today, they fly they are going to die, a lot of nomic opportunity, and now we have as we speak, that will remind us that the other model of Qadhafi, which is vi- them would not fly. several times in the last century—and I don’t want to focus so much atten- olence, which will beget more violence tion on the no-fly zone as I do on what and will cost us dearly. even in this one—we said never again. I say to my friend from Arizona, as We said never again after Srebenica, is happening to the people of Libya as we say in our resolution, President after Rwanda, after the Holocaust, and we speak and the repercussions that Obama has made clear that he believes on several other occasions when na- could take place throughout the globe. Qadhafi must go. If, after that clear tions stood by while slaughter was tak- I hope we can vote on this sooner rath- statement of American policy by our ing place. er than later. I ask my friend from Commander in Chief, Qadhafi does not Is there anyone who believes that Qa- Connecticut—I believe we are nearly go, and it is seen not just in the Arab dhafi has not practiced in the past, is out of time. world but throughout the wider world practicing now, and will practice in the Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I that the United States was not able to future unspeakable cruelties which will just want to conclude by saying this: In mobilize action in the world commu- be inflicted upon his people who dare to our history in this country we have, nity to make sure Qadhafi went, but in stand up to him? So I say to my friend: again, been quite fortunate, and it may fact he stayed, it inevitably has an ef- Here we are. be that—as a friend of mine said to me, fect on the credibility of American We know what happened in Tripoli it is hard for people to imagine them- leadership in the world. and what happened with air attacks selves in a position where they would None of us want that to happen, in- that are taking place on defenseless in- need to be rescued from danger, from cluding President Obama. So it is not dividuals. We watch these brave young death. Senator MCCAIN cited some of too late. The actions we have taken, people go out there with the the episodes, dark times in recent his- significant as they are—sanctions on Kalashnikovs and other things and tory, where people needed that help Qadhafi and some people close to him, fight against the tanks and air power. from outside—the Holocaust, the threat or the plan to refer others As former President Clinton said so Srebenica, the Balkans, Rwanda. We close to him to the International Court eloquently: It is not a fair fight. It is acted. This is of that same type. of Justice—all are important. But, un- not a fair fight. But when we think about Japan, fortunately, what is more important I guess there will be other consulta- there is this parallel to the United now is what is happening on the ground tions with our allies that we will un- States. There have been natural disas- in Libya. On the ground in Libya, the dertake. I am glad to see that the Sec- ters in this country—earthquakes, hur- power of the forces of Qadhafi are win- retary of State is meeting with the ricanes. Katrina is an example. When ning in a fight that is not fair. leadership of the provisional govern- the people of the gulf coast region Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I say to ment. I hope she will, as a result of pleaded with us, the central govern- my friend that I think that is a strong that meeting, ask for the U.S. recogni- ment, the National Government, the and eloquent statement. I admit to the tion of that organization as the legiti- Federal Government, for help, we gave fact that the terrible tragedy that has mate government of the country of it to them. I will never forget what the transpired in Japan is one that has riv- Libya. I hope all these things will hap- Coast Guard did in rescuing lives on eted the attention of our Nation and pen. But, meanwhile, events are unfold- the gulf coast after Katrina. In some the world. Our hearts go out to the ing on the ground every second and ways I think we have to perhaps see it Japanese people and their government minute, and the longer we wait to act, as a manmade disaster, as a natural in this terrible time of trial. There is more Libyans will die. This is a pre- disaster. It is a basic rescue. In this no way we can diminish the tragedy ventable situation. case they are not asking us to fight they are experiencing. But it is a nat- The events in Japan, we can argue, their fight. They are asking us to leave ural disaster that was the catalyst for were not preventable. It was an act of them the weapons, the cover, so that that terrible situation. God. What is happening in Libya is an they can fight their fight. That is the

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Libya, and then work with our allies in have kept their populations quiescent by Any use of force must be carefully and the world community, including not holding up the specter of foreign interven- fully debated, but that debate has now been only our NATO allies but in the Arab tion. Assuming that a no-flight zone can be had. It’s been raging for a week, during League and the Gulf Council to protect imposed by an international coalition that which almost every Arab country has come the Libyan people from Qadhafi’s air includes Arab states, we have an opportunity on board calling for a no-flight zone and force. to establish a new narrative of Western sup- Colonel Qaddafi continues to gain ground. It I join with Senator MCCAIN in saying port for Arab democrats. is time to act. that I hope Senators REID and MCCON- IT WON’T WORK [From the Wall Street Journal, Mar. 12, 2011] NELL can agree on a way to bring forth The United States ambassador to NATO, this resolution quickly. Every moment Ivo H. Daalder, argues that stopping Colonel THE OBAMA DOCTRINE that passes without us helping the Lib- Qaddafi’s air force will not be decisive; he Libya is what a world without U.S. leader- will continue to inflict damage with tanks ship looks like. yan opposition to make it a fair fight and helicopters, bombing oil refineries and ‘‘This is the Obama conception of the U.S. is a moment in which darkness de- depots on his way to retaking key towns. role in the world—to work through multilat- scends over Libya. But the potential effect of a no-flight zone eral organizations and bilateral relation- Again, Senator MCCAIN said we are must also be assessed in terms of Colonel ships to make sure that the steps we are tak- willing to discuss changes to the reso- Qaddafi’s own calculations about his future. ing are amplified.’’ lution because we would like this to be Richard Downie of the Center for Strategic —White House National Security Council a resolution that has the broadest pos- and International Studies argues that al- spokesman Ben Rhodes, March 10, 2011, as sible bipartisan support in the Senate. though Colonel Qaddafi cultivates a mad-dic- quoted in the Washington Post tator image, he has been a canny survivor ‘‘They bombed us with tanks, airplanes, Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask and political manipulator for 40 years. He is missiles coming from every direction.... unanimous consent that the Wall aware of debates with regard to a no-flight We need international support, at least a no- Street Journal editorial entitled ‘‘The zone and is timing his military campaign ac- fly zone. Why is the world not supporting Obama Doctrine,’’ the New York Times cordingly; he is also capable of using his air us?’’ article, ‘‘Fiddling While Libya Burns,’’ force just enough to gain strategic advan- —Libyan rebel Mahmoud Abdel Hamid, and, from the Daily Beast, an interview tage, but not enough to trigger a no-flight March 10, 2011, as quoted in The Wall Street with the Libyan resistance leader, enti- zone. If the international community lines Journal tled ‘‘Rebel Leader: Give Us A up against him and is willing to crater his *** runways and take out his antiaircraft weap- Whatever else one might say about Presi- Chance,’’ be printed in the RECORD. ons, he might well renew his offer of a nego- dent Obama’s Libya policy, it has succeeded There being no objection, the mate- tiated departure. brilliantly in achieving its oft-stated goal of rial was ordered to be printed in the IF IT DOES WORK, WE DON’T KNOW WHAT WE not leading the world. No one can any longer RECORD, as follows: WILL GET doubt the U.S. determination not to act be- fore the Italians do, or until the Saudis ap- [From the New York Times, Mar. 13, 2011] Revolutions are almost always followed by prove, or without a U.N. resolution. This FIDDLING WHILE LIBYA BURNS internal divisions among the revolution- White House is forthright for followership. aries. We should not expect a rosy, Jeffer- (By Anne-Marie Slaughter) That message also couldn’t be clearer to sonian Libya. But the choice is between un- President Obama says the noose is tight- Moammar Gadhafi and his sons, who are certainty and the certainty that if Colonel ening around Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi. In busy bombing and killing their way to vic- Qaddafi wins, regimes across the region will fact, it is tightening around the Libyan tory against the Libyan opposition. As the conclude that force is the way to answer pro- rebels, as Colonel Qaddafi makes the most of U.S. defers to the world, the world can’t de- tests. And when Colonel Qaddafi massacres the world’s dithering and steadily retakes cide what to do, and the vacuum is filled by the opposition, young protesters across the rebel-held towns. The United States and Eu- a dictator and his hard men who have con- Middle East will conclude that when we were rope are temporizing on a no-flight zone cluded that no one will stop them. ‘‘Hear it asked to support their cause with more than while the Organization of the Islamic Con- now. I have only two words for our brothers words, we blinked. Americans in turn will ference, the Gulf Cooperation Council and and sisters in the east: We’re coming,’’ said read the words of Mr. Obama’s June 2009 now the Arab League have all called on the Gadhafi’s son, Saif al-Islam, on Thursday. speech in Cairo, with its lofty promises to United Nations Security Council to author- Three weeks into the Libyan uprising, here stand for universal human rights, and cringe. ize one. Opponents of a no-flight zone have are some of the live action highlights from put forth five main arguments, none of LET’S ARM THE REBELS INSTEAD what Mr. Obama likes to call ‘‘the inter- which, on close examination, hold up. Some commentators who agree with the national community’’: IT’S NOT IN OUR INTEREST analysis above say we could better accom- The United Nations Security Council has plish our goals by providing intelligence and imposed an arms embargo, but with enough Gen. Wesley K. Clark argues that ‘‘Libya arms to the opposition. That would, of ambiguity that no one knows whether it ap- doesn’t sell much oil to the United States’’ course, be much easier for us. It undoubtedly plies only to Gadhafi or also to the opposi- and that while Americans ‘‘want to support appeals to Mr. Obama as a neat compromise tion. Even the U.S. State Department and democratic movements in the region,’’ we between the desire to help the protesters and White House don’t agree. are already doing that in Iraq and Afghani- the desire not to overrule his defense sec- The U.N. has referred events to the Inter- stan. Framing this issue in terms of oil is ex- retary’s reluctance to participate in a no- national Criminal Court for a war crimes in- actly what Arab populations and indeed flight zone. However, we would be providing vestigation. Mr. Obama said yesterday this much of the world expect, which is why they arms not to a disciplined military, but to sent a message to Gadhafi that ‘‘the world is are so cynical about our professions of sup- ragged groups of brave volunteers who barely watching,’’ as if Gadhafi didn’t know. But it port for democracy and human rights. Now know how to use the weapons they have. also sends a message that leaving Libya we have a chance to support a real new be- They need action that will change the situa- without bloodshed is not an option, because ginning in the Muslim world—a new begin- tion on the ground for Colonel Qaddafi, as he and his sons will still be pursued for war ning of accountable governments that can well as his calculations. Moreover, by the crimes. Had Reagan pursued this strategy in provide services and opportunities for their time arms and intelligence could take effect, the Philippines, Marcos might never have citizens in ways that could dramatically de- it is quite likely that Colonel Qaddafi will gone into exile. crease support for terrorist groups and vio- have retaken or at least besieged Benghazi, France has recognized the opposition Na- lent extremism. It’s hard to imagine some- the opposition stronghold. tional Council in Benghazi, though the U.S. thing more in our strategic interest. The United States should immediately ask is only now sending envoys to meet with the IT WILL BE COUNTERPRODUCTIVE the Security Council to authorize a no-flight opposition for the first time. Dozens of West- Many thoughtful commentators, including zone and make clear to Russia and China ern reporters can get rebel leaders on the Al Jazeera’s director general, Wadah that if they block the resolution, the blood phone, an opposition delegation has visited Khanfar, argue that what is most important of the Libyan opposition will be on their French President Nicolas Sarkozy in Paris, about the Arab spring is that it is coming hands. We should push them at least to ab- but the U.S. is still trying to figure out who from Arabs themselves. From this perspec- stain, and bring the issue to a vote as soon these people are. The American envoys bet- tive, Western military intervention will play as possible. If we get a resolution, we should ter hurry because the rebels may soon be right into Colonel Qaddafi’s hands, allowing work with the Arab League to assemble an dead. him to broadcast pictures of Western bombs international coalition to impose the no- The French want a no-fly zone, but the falling on Arab civilians. But these argu- flight zone. If the Security Council fails to Italians and Germans object. NATO is having

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He thanked the Arab League world community and bring the respect and Fogh Rasmussen emerged from a meeting of for their vote, terming it ‘‘a first and impor- trust that Libya enjoyed with the rest of the defense ministers in Brussels on Thursday tant step and a basis for an international de- world before Gaddafi’s 41 years of darkness. saying that ‘‘We considered . . . initial op- cision.’’ Regarding Gaddafi’s issuance of the There have been many reports in the West- tions regarding a possible no-fly zone in case $400,000 bounty against him (in doing so, the ern press about the lack of a central opposi- NATO were to receive a clear U.N. mandate’’ dictator labeled him an agent of the Italians, tion. How did you come up with the council (our emphasis). The latter isn’t likely be- the British, and Libya’s deposed royal fam- and does it represent the Libyan people? cause both China and Russia object, but no ily), Jalil refused to return the favor, saying The council derives its legitimacy from the doubt NATO will keep conversing about the only that ‘‘he has no place in Libya any- local councils that were organized by the ‘‘range of options’’ next week. more, if he leaves now we will not pursue local revolutionaries in every village and Even as opposition leaders were asking for him . . . the council and the Libyan people city, political councils organized to admin- help, U.S. Director of National Intelligence have no choice but to fight Gaddafi till the ister the local people’s affairs like providing James Clapper told the world on Thursday end.’’ services, food, law and order. that Gadhafi is likely to win in the long- Jalil also touched base on the battlefield Each locality nominated representatives term. The Administration scrambled to say map, the makeup of the opposition, and the to be members in the National Transitional this was merely a factual judgment about role of al Qaeda: Council, according to their population ratio the balance of military power, but the mes- We have heard conflicting messages about of the total Libyan population. The main sage couldn’t be clearer to any of Gadhafi’s international intervention, and whether the role of the council is to represent the inter- generals who might consider defecting: Do so Libyan rebels want outside help or not. What est of the Libyan people locally and inter- at your peril because you will join the losing is it that you want from the rest of the nationally. Members of the council were cho- side. world? sen with no regard to the political views or We could go on, but you get the idea. When We want a no-fly zone, and a naval block- leaning. the U.S. fails to lead, the world reverts to its ade. Gaddafi has been using his air force and How long will this council last? default mode as a diplomatic Tower of Babel. navy to destroy the country and all the cit- The role will end with the end of Gaddafi’s Everyone discusses ‘‘options’’ and ‘‘contin- ies. All we want is to have the international regime. A transitional government will be gencies’’ but no one has the will to act, while community level the playing field. We don’t formed around the members of the crisis the predators march. want boots on the ground. We can fight to team, of whom we named only two of its This was true in Bosnia and Kosovo in the liberate our own country with our own blood members: Ambassdor Ali Issawi and Omar al- 1990s until the U.S. shamed Europe and and that will be our honor. Hariri, head of the military affairs. The NATO into using force with or without a We need the international community to council withheld names of members in other U.N. resolution. And it has been true in recognize our council as the sole representa- cities like Zawiya, Nalot, Musrata, Zentan, every case in which the world finally resisted tive of the Libyan people. No Libyan so far Zawara, Tripoli, Jado. tyrants or terrorists, from the Gulf War to disputed the legitimacy of the council except Given the unwieldly nature of such an or- Afghanistan to Iraq. When the U.S. chooses Gaddafi and whatever is left of this regime. ganization, what’s your decision-making to act like everyone else, the result is Rwan- We need humanitarian help, like food and mechanism? da, Darfur and now Libya. medicine. The lack of international decisive- We use wide consultations within and out- *** ness is sending Gaddafi and his gang the side the council, we debate and discuss and One difference in Libya is that the damage wrong message, it emboldened him and try to reach consciences as we keep our from a Gadhafi victory would not merely be makes him feel free to commit more war goals. We don’t suffer from any real disagree- humanitarian, though that would be awful crimes against the Libyan people. ments or conflict within the council. We enough. The only way Gadhafi can subdue We expect tough and hard days as the have developed several committees and Benghazi and the east now is with a door-to- world saw what Gaddafi did in Zawiya and teams to deal with legal, political, social, door purge and systematic murder. The flow how he bombed the oil installations in Ras humanitarian, defense, oil, economy that we of refugees heading for Southern Europe Lanouf. Gaddafi will use anything to stay in hope to become the seeds for the transitional would also not be small. power and the Libyan people made the deci- If Gadhafi survives after Mr. Obama has government. sion that he must go and genocide will be Should you prevail, what’s your vision of told him to go, the blow to U.S. prestige and committed if the world community doesn’t world order would be enormous. Dictators the new Libya? get its act together and help us. We are striving for a new democratic, civil will learn that the way to keep America Gaddafi’s forces are clearly on the offen- Libya, led by democratic and civil govern- from acting is to keep its diplomats and citi- sive, with the rebels in retreat. How do you ment that focuses on economic development, zens around, while mowing down your oppo- evaluate the military situation right now? building civil society and civil institutions nents as the world debates contingencies. By What we see is not a war between two ar- and a multi-party system. A Libya that re- the time the Babelers make a decision, it mies, but revolutionaries trying to free their spects all international agreements, is good will be too late. This is a dangerous message country. They started peacefully but were to its neighbors, stands against terrorism, to send at any time, but especially with a attacked with violence and bullets, anti- with respect for all religions and ethnicities. Middle East in the throes of revolution. aircraft machine-guns, and rockets and of How would you the transition to a demo- There is still time for Mr. Obama to sal- course mercenaries. They are defending cratic Libya? vage his Libya policy, though the costs of themselves and trying to free the rest of the We will be seeking a smooth peaceful tran- doing so are rising every day. Libya today is country that is held hostage under Gaddafi. what a world without U.S. leadership looks The balance of power in the battlefield is sition, with a drafting of a new constitution like. not equal, but the sheer will of the Libyan that will lead the country to a free and fair people to rid the country of Gaddafi’s re- legislative and parliamentarian elections as [From the DailyBeast.com, Mar. 14, 2011] gime, which like a cancer, requires sacrifice well as presidential election. No member of REBEL LEADER: GIVE USACHANCE and blood like any other major surgery. We the transitional council will have the right to run for any of these elections. There will With the Libyan resistance in retreat, op- will prevail. be peaceful conference of governance accord- position leader Mustafa Abdul Jalil tells The What about al Qaeda in Libya? Gaddafi ing to elections, under the observation of the Daily Beast’s Fadel Lamen that his side blames the uprising on al Qaeda and there international organizations. needs a no-fly zone and a naval blockade to were several reports mentioning some kind create a fair fight. of al Qaeda presence in Libya. f Muammar Gaddafi gave an official face to There is no al Qaeda in Libya. Gaddafi is his diffused opposition on Thursday by plac- using this as a scare tactic to create fear and TRAGEDY IN JAPAN ing a $400,000 bounty on the head of Mustafa distrust between us the international com- Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I munity, but the world learned a long time Abdul Jalil, Gaddafi’s former justice min- want to take a minute to say what ister who has now emerged as leader of Liby- ago not to trust or believe Gaddafi. There is an National Transitional Council. And ever no place for al Qaeda in Libya, now or in the came to my mind over the weekend since, the dictator’s forces have seemingly future. The Libyan people are moderate Mus- about Japan. Prime Minister Kan of been trying to collect, overtaking city after lims and do not subscribe to these extremist Japan described this earthquake and city in the past few days, putting the rebels ideologies. Libya is and will be a moderate tsunami as the worst thing to happen in full retreat. Muslim country where democracy and rule of to Japan since World War II. The resistance’s only hope seems to be law will be supreme. I suppose what struck me and struck some kind of intervention—most critically a The Libyan people suffered so much for probably a lot of other Americans was, no-fly zone, which the Arab League endorsed over 41 years from Gaddafi’s extremist ide- Saturday. That issue is expected to be taken ology and will not replace it with anything of course, Japan and the United States up at the United Nations imminently, and but democracy and the rule of law. Libya is were at war with each other in World Hillary Clinton is also flying east this week part of the Mediterranean basin and has a War II. Today, the U.S.-Japanese rela- to meet with Jalil and other rebel leaders. rich history and will always be a source of tionship is extremely close. I believe

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While this pretty It is part of why I hope the people of than the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. much assures that the reactors will not Japan understand that the people of While the risk is by no means over and ever be used again, as long as the sea- the United States are with them at the events in Japan continue to evolve, water continues to be pumped in, the this moment in which they suffer so the reactor safety systems so far ap- possibilities of further damage ought from this natural disaster, and we will pear to have done their job in with- to be halted. do everything we can to help them. standing the earthquake, tsunami, People have been evacuated and au- They are a proud people, but now power loss, and explosions, and no thorities are taking every precaution, they can’t handle this all alone. We other reactor containment structures and that, of course, is what we wish to want to help them. We are a proud peo- seem to have been breached in these see. Despite one of the largest earth- ple. I want to share with my colleagues worst-case situations. The lessons that quakes in the world’s history, with ac- a conversation I had with the gen- America can take away from this trag- companying tsunamis, fires, and after- tleman who was serving in the Amer- edy are this: Learn all we can from the shocks—multiple disasters com- ican Embassy in Tokyo at the time of Japanese experience to make the oper- pounded one on top of the other—the Hurricane Katrina. He told me yester- ation of American reactors as safe as primary containment at reactors near day the Japanese people lined up out- possible. the epicenter appears not to have been side our embassy in Tokyo after they Since the 1950s, the U.S. Navy has breached and the radioactive venting heard about, watched films of Hurri- safely traveled more than 136 million appears to have been controlled and cane Katrina, to offer help, whatever miles on nuclear power. Today, 104 ci- minimal. This experience has brought back they could offer. One private citizen of vilian reactors produce 20 percent of memories of the 1979 accident at Three America’s electricity and 70 percent of Japan, unannounced, arrived at the Mile Island in Pennsylvania. Although embassy and wrote out a private check our clean electricity. That is without we remember Three Mile Island as the for $1 million for Hurricane Katrina re- sulfur, without nitrogen, without mer- worst nuclear accident in U.S. history, lief. This is the closeness of the rela- cury, or without carbon. No one has it is also important to remember that tionship. ever died from a nuclear accident at no one was hurt at Three Mile Island. I hope and I am confident we will be any of our commercial or Navy reac- As I said before, there has never been a as supportive of the Japanese people as tors. death resulting from a commercial nu- they respond to this earthquake and Let me say that again. No one has clear accident in American history. tsunami and rebuild as they were to ever died from a reactor accident at What happened at Three Mile Island the people of the gulf coast in America one of our Navy or commercial reac- was basically an operator failure. A in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. tors. valve failed, and when the automatic I yield the floor. Without nuclear power, it is hard to safety mechanism kicked in, the opera- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. imagine how the United States could tors overrode it because they became BLUMENTHAL). The Senator from Ten- produce enough cheap, reliable, clean confused by the number of alarms. nessee. electricity to keep our economy mov- Three Mile Island completely Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, as ing and keep our jobs from going over- changed the American nuclear indus- the Senator from Arizona and the Sen- seas. try. The Kemeny Commission, ap- ator from Connecticut have done elo- Here is what we know about what has pointed by President Carter, analyzed quently in their ways, I wish to express happened in Japan. We have all seen the problems and made many rec- on behalf of the people of Tennessee to the video of the explosion of the build- ommendations, almost all of which the people of Japan our sympathy for ing at Daiichi unit 1, now unit 3. I am have been put into practice. The valve the devastation they have experienced. sure many of us have thought those that started the whole thing had failed I applaud the administration and the were reactors exploding. Fortunately, nine times, but the manufacturer tried American people for their immediate that is not what happened. A buildup of to keep it a secret. People in the nu- response to offer assistance, charitable hydrogen gas in the secondary contain- clear industry then did not talk to aid, and search and rescue teams to ment structures led to explosions each other. Now safety is a top priority find survivors. There is no more impor- which destroyed the buildings them- of the nuclear industry. The Institute tant two-country alliance than that of selves but the primary containment of Nuclear Power Operations collec- Japan and the United States. The structures inside appear not to have tively shares best practices to achieve former Ambassador Mike Mansfield been compromised. To reduce the re- the highest levels of safety, as well as used to teach that to all of us younger sulting increase in containment pres- reliability. Nuclear operators train for Governors during the eighties and sure, a relatively small amount of ra- 5 years before they can take over in the nineties. We will stand with the people dioactive vapor has been dispersed into control room. They spend 1 week out of of Japan until they recover from this the atmosphere. every 5 to 6 weeks in a simulator disaster. The Tokyo Electric Power Company honing their skills. The nuclear compa- There is a special relationship be- has told us that the highest level of ra- nies have special emergency teams tween the Japanese and Tennesseans diation detected onsite to date is 155.7 that can be dispatched anywhere in the because of the location of so many Jap- millirem per hour, and that has since country at a moment’s notice. A Nu- anese industries in our State over the been reduced to 4.4 millirem per hour. clear Regulatory Commission inspector last 30 years. As a result, Tennesseans But what does that mean in regard to practically lives onsite. What is more, have been reaching out to our friends human exposure risk? To help put that every reactor in the country is on the and their families in Japan. in perspective, here are a couple of hook for $112 million if something goes We should also commend the Japa- facts. The average American receives wrong at another reactor. As one can nese for their courage they have shown about 300 millirem of radiation expo- imagine, they watch each other very in dealing with the devastation and in sure each year from naturally occur- carefully. particular with their level-headed re- ring sources, such as the Sun, and an- I have talked with any number of sponse to the damage at their nuclear other 300 millirem of radiation expo- Navy veterans who had experience with reactors at Fukushima Daiichi. In this sure from medical applications, such as nuclear commands. One reason I am age when instant communication can CT scans and x rays. confident there have not been any nu- sometimes create misinformation and What did happen after the earth- clear reactor accidents in the nuclear even panic, the Japanese leadership quake is that the ensuing tsunami crip- Navy that killed anyone over the last and nuclear scientists are working pled the backup electrical generators half century is because the responsi- with organizations from around the and batteries needed to keep cooling bility for the safety of that reactor world in responding to the danger and water circulating in the plants after goes right up to the captain of the ves- keeping the rest of the world informed. they had been safely shut down. This sel. This is the largest earthquake in Ja- ultimately led to use of the last line of It was not the same at Chernobyl, the pan’s recorded history—30 times more defense emergency core cooling sys- infamous 1986 Soviet accident.

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The Chairman of the Nuclear the previous order, the Senate will pro- Chernobyl. The containment structures Regulatory Commission said in a press ceed to executive session to consider at these Japanese reactors—40 to 80 briefing today: the following nomination, which the inches thick concrete and steel—ap- Right now we believe that the nuclear pow- clerk will report. pear, as we speak this afternoon, to erplants in this country operate safely and The legislative clerk read the nomi- have withstood an 8.9 magnitude earth- securely. nation of James Emanuel Boasberg, of quake, tsunami, power failure, and ex- The Chairman said: the District of Columbia, to be United plosion. Nuclear powerplants in the United States States District Judge. There are gas and oil fires raging in are designed to very high standards for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Japan. Water and sewer systems are earthquake effects. All our plants are de- the previous order, there will be 1 hour damaged. The possibility of disease and signed to withstand significant natural phe- nomena, like earthquakes, tornadoes, of debate, equally divided and con- starvation is imminent. There are a tsunamis. We will take whatever steps are trolled between the two leaders and great many things to worry about in necessary to ensure the safety and security their designees. addition to the problems with the Jap- of nuclear powerplants in the country. But The Senator from Vermont. anese reactors. There are tens of thou- right now, we believe we have a very strong Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I suggest sands of people still unaccounted for. program in place. the absence of a quorum. Right now, the effort needs to be help- ‘‘As we get more information from The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ing those who need help, containing Japan,’’ said the Chairman of the U.S. clerk will call the roll. further damage and risk, and getting Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ‘‘as The legislative clerk proceeded to Japan back up and running again. Then this immediate crisis ultimately comes call the roll. we can take the lessons learned from to an end, we will look at whatever in- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask this earthquake and tsunami and apply formation we can gain from this event unanimous consent that the order for them to make our nuclear plants as and see if there are any changes we the quorum call be rescinded. safe as possible and help the world do need to make in our system.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the same. The Deputy Secretary of Energy said: objection, it is so ordered. America’s 104 nuclear reactors pro- Nuclear power has been a critical compo- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, today the vide, as I mentioned earlier, 20 percent nent of the United States energy portfolio. Senate will finally consider a judicial of our electricity, 70 percent of our The White House press secretary, on nomination I have been talking about clean electricity. Japan has 54 reactors behalf of President Obama, said: since last year. Judge Boasberg is one and gets 30 percent of its electricity Nuclear power remains a part of the Presi- of four nominees to the vacancies that from nuclear. France gets 80 percent of dent’s overall energy plan. have plagued the district court for the its electricity from nuclear power. The Despite the fact that there has never District of Columbia, this Nation’s United States invented nuclear power, been a death as a result of the oper- Capital for some time. This is another but the Nuclear Regulatory Commis- ation of a commercial American reac- of the nominations that could—and in sion has not issued a construction li- tor or in our nuclear Navy, which has my view should—have been considered cense for a new reactor in more than 30 been using reactors in its ships and and confirmed last year. Instead, it was years. There are 65 reactors under con- submarines since the 1950s, our goal unnecessarily returned to the Presi- struction around the world. However, should be to continue every effort to dent without final Senate action de- only one of those 65 is in the United try to make certain the operation of spite the nominee’s qualifications and States, and that is the construction of our existing and new nuclear power- the needs of the American people to a previously halted project by the Ten- plants are as safe as possible. have judges available to hear cases in nessee Valley Authority. For example, some have suggested the Federal courts. The President has The Japanese and the French have that so-called passive cooling systems had to renominate Judge Boasberg, the surged into the lead in terms of nuclear that operate on natural convection Senate Judiciary Committee has had power and are now being challenged by could prevent the problems that arose to reconsider him and now, finally, the Korea and Russia on the international in Japan when the backup power to Senate is being allowed to consider market. China, with 27 nuclear reac- pump water was lost. him. tors currently under construction, will Nuclear power is a demanding but I suspect the Senate will now confirm soon join them all. manageable technology. As we move him unanimously or nearly so. Judge Nuclear power today provides about forward, let us learn the proper lessons Boasberg has outstanding credentials. 15 percent of the world’s electricity. from this Japanese experience to make He was appointed to be a judge in DC While there are always risks with sure that in the United States and in by President George W. Bush in 2002. every form of energy, it is important the world, we are even better prepared He has a wealth of experience, having that we be clear about the risks each for the unexpected events of the future. presided over approximately 500 cases. type of energy poses. But it is also im- I thank the Chair, I yield the floor, He is a former assistant U.S. attorney, portant to remember that we do not and I suggest the absence of a quorum. and received the highest peer review The PRESIDING OFFICER. The abandon highway systems because rating of well qualified from the Stand- clerk will call the roll. bridges and overpasses collapse during The legislative clerk proceeded to ing Committee on the Federal Judici- earthquakes. The 1.6 million of us who call the roll. ary of the American Bar Association. fly daily would not stop flying after a Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask Yet as we proceed with this nomina- tragic airplane crash. We cannot stop unanimous consent that the order for tion, Senate Republicans have objected drilling after a tragic oilspill unless we the quorum call be rescinded. to proceeding to the nomination of want to rely more on foreign oil, run The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Amy Jackson. Both Judge Boasberg up our prices, turn our oil drilling over objection, it is so ordered. and Ms. Jackson were reported without to a few big oil companies and all our f opposition by the Judiciary Committee oil hauling over to more leaky tankers. last year and, again, earlier this year. Mr. President, 34,000 people die in CONCLUSION OF MORNING I have spoken about the vacancies in motor vehicle accidents every year, but BUSINESS the District of Columbia on numerous we do not stop driving because we have The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning occasions, including as recently as last to get our children to school and our- business is closed. week. I noted the criticism from Chief

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We could and should the Federal Government and other liti- port of their home State Senators, Re- have acted on both these nominations gants’’ who rely on the Court could re- publicans and Democrats. All have a last year in response to that request. ceive ‘‘the high quality of justice they strong commitment to the rule of law They were reported unanimously by deserve.’’ The Chief Judge wrote about and a demonstrated faithfulness to the the Judiciary Committee last year. the ‘‘severe impact’’ these judicial va- Constitution. These two judicial nominees to fill cancies were having and observed that During President Bush’s first term, longstanding vacancies have been wait- the ‘‘challenging caseload’’ of the court his first 4 tumultuous years in office, ing too long for final consideration by ‘‘includes many involving national se- we proceeded to confirm 205 of his judi- the Senate. curity issues, as well as other issues of cial nominations. We confirmed 100 of While I am glad we are ending the national significance.’’ those during the 17 months I was chair- wait for Judge Boasberg, the refusal to I ask unanimous consent that a copy man during President Bush’s first 2 proceed on the Jackson nomination is of the Chief Judge’s letter be printed in years in office. So far in President just another example of the needless the record at the end of my statement. Obama’s third year in office, the Sen- delays on considering outstanding I also ask unanimous consent to have ate has only been allowed to consider 72 of his Federal circuit and district nominees. Ms. Jackson is a former as- printed in the RECORD at the end of my sistant U.S. attorney with outstanding statement recent articles from the court nominees. We remain well short of the benchmark we set during the credentials and experience. She, too, Palm Beach Post and the Associated Bush administration. When we ap- received the Standing Committee on Press about the delays in judicial con- proach it we can reduce vacancies from the Federal Judiciary of the American firmation and some additional exam- the historically high levels at which Bar Association’s highest peer review ples of difficulties being caused. The they have remained throughout these rating of well qualified. Representative Florida paper reports on the crisis in first 3 years of the Obama administra- south Florida and the watch list for NORTON has called her one of the top tion to the historically low level we Federal courts with high caseloads and practitioners in one of the District’s reached toward the end of the Bush ad- high vacancies. The Associated Press top law firms, and has strongly en- ministration. dorsed her nomination. report is on the situation in Rhode Is- I have thanked the ranking Repub- In addition to Judge Boasberg, there land where dozens of cases have had to lican on the Judiciary Committee, Sen- are still 10 judicial nominees left wait- be reassigned to judges in New Hamp- ator GRASSLEY, for his cooperation this ing for Senate consideration having shire and Massachusetts because the year. I was pleased to see him taking been reviewed by the Judiciary Com- Senate continues to delay consider- credit for what he called ‘‘our rapid mittee: nominees to fill two judicial ation of the nomination of Jack pace.’’ I was encouraged by his com- emergency vacancies in New York, a McConnell. mitment to ‘‘continue to move con- judicial emergency vacancy on the Sec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sensus nominees through the confirma- ond Circuit, a judicial emergency va- objection it is so ordered. tion process.’’ That should be good cancy in California and vacancies on (see exhibits 1 and 2.) news to Ms. Jackson and the other ju- Mr. LEAHY. Regrettably, the the Federal and DC Circuit, a vacancy dicial nominees now available and in Oregon, and two vacancies in Vir- progress we made during the first 2 ready to be confirmed without further ginia. They should be debated and con- years of the Bush administration has delay. firmed without delay as well. I urge the not been duplicated, and the progress My friend from Iowa is fond of point- Senate leadership to proceed to debate we made over the 8 years from 2001 to ing to the vacancies for which there and vote on them before the upcoming 2009 to reduce judicial vacancies from are not nominees. Of course, some of recess. We should be working to clear 110 to a low of 34 was reversed. The va- that is attributable to a lack of co- the calendar before the recess and not cancy rate we reduced from 10 percent operation by certain home State Sen- unnecessarily extend these vacancies. at the end of President Clinton’s term ators with the White House. Nonethe- That is what a return to regular order to less than 4 percent in 2008 has now less, I agree with the Senator from entails. risen back to over 10 percent. In con- Iowa that we can do little about con- The Judiciary Committee is holding trast to the sharp reduction in vacan- firming nominations we do not have. hearings every 2 weeks and we hope fi- cies we made during President Bush’s What we can do is proceed expedi- nally to begin to bend the curve and first 2 years when the Democratically tiously with the qualified nominations start to lower judicial vacancies across controlled Senate confirmed 100 of his the President has sent to the Senate. the country.We can do that if the Sen- judicial nominations, only 60 of Presi- In that regard, I would temper my ate continues to consider judicial dent Obama’s judicial nominations friend’s extolling our achievements nominations in regular order as they were allowed to be considered and con- this year by observing that every judge are reported by the Judiciary Com- firmed during his first 2 years. We have confirmed so far this year could and mittee. not kept up with the rate of attrition, should have been confirmed last year. Federal judicial vacancies around the let alone brought the vacancies down. Every one of them was unanimously re- country still number too many, and By now they should have been cut in ported last year and would have been they have persisted for too long. That half. Instead, they continue to hover confirmed had Republicans not ob- is why Chief Justice Roberts, Attorney around 100. After tonight’s confirma- jected and created a new rule of ob- General Holder, White House Counsel tion, they will still number 96. struction after midterm elections. We Bob Bauer and many others—including The Senate must do better. The Na- have long had the ‘‘Thurmond rule’’ to the President of the United States— tion cannot afford further delays by describe how Senator Thurmond shut have spoken out and urged the Senate the Senate in taking action on the down the confirmation process in ad- to act. nominations pending before it. Judicial vance of the 1980 Presidential election. Nearly one out of every nine Federal vacancies on courts throughout the Last year’s shutdown was something judgeships remains vacant. This puts country hinder the Federal judiciary’s new. I cannot remember a time when at serious risk the ability of all Ameri- ability to fulfill its constitutional role. so many consensus nominees were left cans to have a fair hearing in court. They create a backlog of cases that without Senate action at the midterm The real price being paid for these un- prevents people from having their day point of a Presidency. That new level necessary delays is that the judges in court. This is unacceptable. of obstruction has contributed to our that remain are overburdened and the We can consider and confirm this being so far behind and judicial vacan- American people who depend on them President’s nominations to the Federal cies having been perpetuated at so high are being denied hearings and justice in bench in a timely manner. President a level for too long.

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EXHIBIT 1 cases, the declaration lets them waive 70-day bipartisan support she received from Florida U.S. DISTRICT COURT speedy-trial requirements and not bring Sens. Marco Rubio, a Republican, and Bill FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, criminal defendants to trial for as long as six Nelson, a Democrat. Obama submitted her Washington, DC, November 4, 2010. months. name to the committee in July. Re Judicial Vacancies—United States Dis- Although spurred by the shooting rampage Local attorneys said they are flummoxed trict Court for the District of Columbia that left Chief Judge John Roll dead and by the delay in confirming Williams, the fed- U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords wounded, the eral public defender for Florida’s Southern Hon. HARRY REID, situation in Arizona was dire even before District since 1995. Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, Roll’s death. Other candidates have enjoyed bipartisan Washington, DC. South Florida is in danger of a similar cri- support. Of the 38 candidates who cleared the Hon. MITCH MCCONNELL, sis. Like 26 district and appellate courts Judiciary Committee last year, 29 were en- Minority Leader, U.S. Senate, throughout the country, it is on a federal dorsed unanimously but never presented for Washington, DC. watch list because of the high caseloads and confirmation to the full Senate, Millhiser DEAR SENATOR REID AND SENATOR MCCON- disappearing judges. said. NELL: On behalf of the judges of the United Today, a person filing a civil lawsuit in Among local attorneys, the conclusion States District Court for the District of Co- federal court can expect to wait two years to seems obvious: ‘‘it’s just partisan politics,’’ lumbia, I request that the Senate act soon to get to trial, according to the Administrative Val Rodriguez said. fill the vacancies that exist at our Court. Office of the U.S. Courts. Such delays have Miami attorney Neal Sonnett, a former Of our 15 authorized judgeships, we cur- widespread and unintended ripple effects, president of the American Judicature Soci- rently have four vacancies. One has been va- said Ian Millhiser, a policy analyst for the ety, which focuses on promoting an inde- cant since January 2007. With the additional left-leaning Center for American Progress. pendent judiciary, agreed. Last year Repub- vacancy that will result from Judge Ricardo ‘‘It has serious consequences for business,’’ lican senators blocked the confirmation M. Urbina’s assumption of senior status, ef- he said. ‘‘Imagine you’re a corporation with process, hoping they would seize control of fective January 31, 2011, this Court faces the a multimillion- dollar lawsuit hanging over the Senate in the November elections, he prospect of having only 10 of its 15 author- your head. Even if you think you can win it, said. Now it appears some are intent on ized judgeships filled. The severe impact of you’re not going to be hiring until it is re- stalling nominations until after the 2012 this situation already is being felt and will solved, and it could take years.’’ elections, when they hope to put one of their only increase over time. The challenging The number of seats that have remained own back in the White House, he said. caseload that our Court regularly handles in- vacant since President Obama took office So far, attorneys said they haven’t seen cludes many involving national security two years ago is unprecedented, he said. lengthy delays in getting cases heard and re- issues, as well as other issues of national sig- Obama’s predecessors enjoyed confirmation solved in South Florida. Chief U.S. District nificance. A large number of these complex, rates as high as 93 percent, but less than 60 Judge Federico Moreno said the district is high-profile cases demand significant time percent of his nominees have been con- lucky because seven senior judges still han- and attention from each of our judges. firmed. George W. Bush had a 76 percent con- dle some cases. Further, Hurley said, case Without a complement of new judges, it is firmation rate during his first two years in filings have slowed, in part, because of the difficult to foresee how our remaining active office. economy. judges will be able to keep up with the heavy Though the Senate confirmed six federal While he credits the 15 full-time judges volume of cases that faces us. A 33 percent judges last month, 98 seats are vacant, says with moving cases quickly, attorney Ted vacancy ratio is quite extraordinary. the Office of U.S. Courts. More vacancies are Babbitt says eventually something has to Two nominees (Beryl Howell and Robert expected. give. Wilkins) have been reported out of the Sen- ‘‘Federal judges are now retiring faster ‘‘The average person is going to get hurt ate Judiciary Committee and await floor than they are being replaced,’’ Millhiser because they’re going to have to wait to votes; two nominees (James Boasberg and said. have their cases heard,’’ he said. Amy Jackson) have had their hearings and Further, he said, 81 of the vacancies are hopefully will soon be reported out of Com- district judgeships, appointments that have [From the Associated Press, Mar. 7, 2011] mittee. historically never generated controversy. RI JUDGE HOLDUP SENDS 2 DOZEN CASES TO We hope the Senate will act quickly to fill Unlike appellate judges, who often establish NH, MA this Court’s vacancies so the citizens of the law, the work of the lower-court judges— (By Ian MacDougall) District of Columbia and the Federal Gov- drug and immigration violations, job dis- PROVIDENCE, RI.—Rhode Island’s top fed- ernment and other litigants who appear be- crimination and defective-product lawsuits— eral judge says a four-year judicial vacancy fore us continue to enjoy the high quality of is generally routine. left open amid partisan bickering in the U.S. justice they deserve. ‘‘It’s not ideological,’’ he said. ’There’s no Senate has prompted her court to take the Sincerely, Democratic or Republican way to set a sum- unusual step of reassigning more than two ROYCE C. LAMBERTH, mary judgment hearing.’’ dozen civil cases to judges in New Hampshire Chief Judge. Rachel Brand, who oversaw judicial ap- and Massachusetts. pointments as an associate counsel to Bush, In an interview, Chief Judge Mary M. Lisi EXHIBIT 2 pointed out that Bush made judicial appoint- told The Associated Press the vacancy has [From the Palm Beach Post, Mar. 6, 2011] ments a priority. Although Obama initially left her and Rhode Island’s other federal FEDERAL JUDGE VACANCIES: CONFIRMATION made a flurry of nominations, it slowed, she judge, William E. Smith, with a growing LAG KEEPING BENCHES COOL IN SOUTH said in a panel discussion in November spon- caseload that has begun to reach a critical FLORIDA sored by the American Constitution Society mass. for Law and Policy. Of the 98 vacancies, only The vacancy ‘‘has had a major impact on (By Jane Musgrave) 46 nominations are pending. the business of the court,’’ Lisi said. ‘‘We U.S. District Judge Daniel T.K. Hurley has Other priorities, such as getting two U.S. have an increasing caseload being handled by been waiting 741 days—about two years—for Supreme Court justices confirmed, seemed to only two people where three judges are au- his replacement to be named. distract Obama’s administration, she said. thorized.’’ Although the genial 67-year-old former Further, she said the delays can’t be Lisi said her primary reason for moving Palm Beach County circuit judge planned to blamed solely on Senate Republicans. ‘‘You’d the cases was that she worried a lag in ren- remain on the bench in a limited capacity, think (59) senators could do something,’’ she dering decisions at key points in the litiga- he said the delay is worrisome. said of the Democratic majority that existed tion would leave plaintiffs and defendants in ‘‘One of the great concerns for the court as until the party lost six seats in the Novem- the lurch. She said she chose to reassign an institution is that over time we’ll have ber elections. cases with important motions pending. other vacancies, and if the vacancies aren’t The problem, Millhiser said, is that Senate ‘‘Our job is to resolve cases and to do so in filled in a timely manner,’’ legal logjams rules empower ‘‘the extreme fringes.’’ as timely and efficient a manner as we can. eventually will prevent people from getting Though Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, And when our ability to do so is hampered, I their day in court, he said. D–Nev., and Minority Leader Mitch McCon- don’t think that’s good for any participants With two of his colleagues—U.S. District nell, R–Ky., recently cut a deal to speed in the process,’’ she said. Judges Alan Gold in January and Paul Huck nominees through floor votes, that agree- A third judge, Ronald R. Lagueux, who is a in July—joining him on what is known as ment means nothing if more ideological wills senior judge, has volunteered to help to ease senior status, his concern is more than aca- prevail. the burden on Lisi and Smith. demic. ‘‘The Senate rules allow an single senator The case reassignment is one example of a The glacial speed of the U.S. Senate’s judi- to allow 30 hours of debate,’’ he said. ‘‘The real effect and a real cost, to travelling liti- cial confirmation process, blamed on par- extreme fringe can prevent a significant gants, lawyers and judges of the often- tisan politics, has hobbled courts throughout amount of progress. It creates a minority- snarled judicial appointment process whose the country. rule situation.’’ unknotting U.S. Supreme Court Chief Jus- In January, a judicial emergency was de- Senate Judiciary Committee approval of tice John Roberts called for in December. clared in Arizona. To help judges deal with Kathleen Williams, the lawyer tapped to re- ‘‘Each political party has found it easy to burgeoning immigration and border security place Hurley, has been delayed despite the turn on a dime from decrying to defending

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He then Twenty-five of the Rhode Island civil law- objection, it is so ordered. went into private practice, working as suits were reassigned to New Hampshire and Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- a litigator on complex business and two to Massachusetts in late January, about dent, I ask unanimous consent to speak white-collar defense matters. two weeks after President Barack Obama as in morning business Judge Boasberg also served as an as- nominated Jack McConnell, a Rhode Island The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sistant U.S. attorney for the District of trial attorney, to the state’s vacant judge- objection, it is so ordered. Columbia. There he prosecuted crimi- ship for the third time. The nomination has (The remarks of Mr. NELSON of Flor- faced resistance from some Senate Repub- nal matters and specialized in homi- ida are printed in today’s RECORD licans and staunch opposition from the U.S. cide cases. He has received a unani- Chamber of Commerce. The chamber claims under ‘‘Morning Business.’’) mous well qualified rating from the McConnell’s track record, which includes The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ABA Standing Committee on the Fed- suing former lead paint companies, evinces a ator from Iowa. eral Judiciary. bias against business defendants. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I am pleased this seat is being filled McConnell declined to comment on his today, we will confirm yet another of with someone who has concrete knowl- nomination. President Obama’s judicial nominees. In November 2007 almost a year after the edge of what it takes to be a judge, and After today’s vote, we will have con- I hope Judge Boasberg continues to vacancy opened then-President George W. firmed five judicial nominees in the Bush nominated Lincoln Almond, a federal work hard to serve the American peo- magistrate judge in Rhode Island. His can- last 5 legislative days. We are moving ple. didacy fizzled after a lukewarm reception swiftly in committee and on the Senate I congratulate the nominee and his from U.S. Sens., Jack Reed and Sheldon floor. Notwithstanding our quick pace, family on this important lifetime ap- Whitehouse. we hear from some that we are not pointment. Normally, cases are assigned to judges moving fast enough. As I have said be- I yield the floor and suggest the ab- elsewhere, who follow the rules of the origi- fore, our side will continue to work in sence of a quorum. nating court, only when all judges in a given good faith to process consensus nomi- district recuse themselves. Lisi says the cur- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The rent situation is unique in recent state his- nees. But we will not place quantity clerk will call the roll. tory. confirmed over quality confirmed. The assistant bill clerk proceeded to Other districts facing stalled appointments These lifetime appointments are too call the roll. have not yet taken similar steps. important to the Federal judiciary and Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask However, Peter Oppeneer, court clerk for the American people to simply unanimous consent that the order for the Western District of Wisconsin, said that rubberstamp them. court might need to look to other districts the quorum call be rescinded. Today we will vote on Judge James The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without for help if a vacancy there takes a long time Boasberg to sit on the U.S. District to fill. Some Senate Republicans have op- objection, it is so ordered. posed Obama’s nominee to that judgeship, Court for the District of Columbia. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I Louis Butler. Judge Boasberg is not the first indi- yield back the remainder of the time The Rhode Island reassignment has gen- vidual nominated to fill this vacancy. on our side. erated some confusion and consternation This seat became vacant in May 2008, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time among state lawyers. when Judge Thomas F. Hogan took is yielded back. George Babcock, who’s suing on behalf of senior status. President Bush nomi- more than a dozen clients in a foreclosures Mr. GRASSLEY. I ask for the yeas nated Jeffrey Adam Rosen in June 2008. and nays. case transferred to New Hampshire, says the He was unanimously rated well quali- move is upsetting to some of his clients and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a potentially expensive. He says the court has fied by the ABA Standing Committee sufficient second? told him the case, if it goes to trial, will be on the Federal Judiciary. He had over There appears to be a sufficient sec- heard in Concord, N.H. 20 years of experience in private prac- ond. ‘‘I want to work on my cases in my office, tice, principally involved in complex The question is, Will the Senate ad- not in a Motel 6,’’ Babcock said. ‘‘And with business litigation matters. He had all these clients, I’m going to have to rent a vise and consent to the nomination of more than 5 years of public service, James Emanuel Boasberg, of the Dis- whole wing at the Motel 6.’’ having served as general counsel at the Other lawyers with reassigned cases say trict of Columbia, to be United States New Hampshire judges have offered to travel Office of Management and Budget and District Judge for the District of Co- to Providence. It is ultimately up to each in- at the U.S. Department of Transpor- lumbia? dividual judge to decide where the case tation. Despite his qualifications, Mr. The clerk will call the roll. should be heard, according to David Rosen’s nomination languished in com- The assistant bill clerk called the DiMarzio, clerk for federal court in Rhode Is- mittee for over 6 months. roll. land. While I am disappointed Mr. Rosen Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the There are just over 2,500 civil cases and 205 was not given any consideration, I am Senator from Iowa (Mr. HARKIN) is nec- criminal cases pending in Rhode Island, ac- pleased to be able to support Judge cording to court figures. Of the civil cases, essarily absent. over 1,600 are part of multi-district litigation Boasberg. He was nominated last June Mr. KYL. The following Senators are that Lisi says the court accepted before real- and had his hearing in September. He necessarily absent: the Senator from was reported out of committee last De- izing it would be faced with an extended va- Georgia (Mr. CHAMBLISS), the Senator cember, during the lameduck session, cancy. from Idaho (Mr. CRAPO), and the Sen- For now, Lisi says, she does not plan to and the Senate was unable to complete ator from Idaho (Mr. RISCH). transfer more cases to other districts. action on the nomination. The com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I am mittee moved quickly on his renomina- any other Senators in the Chamber de- about to suggest the absence of a tion this year, reporting him out of siring to vote? quorum, but I ask unanimous consent committee last month. The result was announced—yeas 96, that when I suggest the absence of a Judge Boasberg presently serves as nays 0, as follows: quorum, the time be equally divided an associate judge of the Superior [Rollcall Vote No. 39 Ex.] between both sides. Court of the District of Columbia. Fol- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without lowing the Senate’s unanimous con- YEAS—96 objection, it is so ordered. firmation, President George W. Bush Akaka Bennet Brown (MA) Alexander Bingaman Brown (OH) Mr. LEAHY. I suggest the absence of appointed him to this position in Au- Ayotte Blumenthal Burr a quorum. gust, 2002. Barrasso Blunt Cantwell The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Judge Boasberg earned his B.A., Baucus Boozman Cardin clerk will call the roll. magna cum laude, from Yale College, Begich Boxer Carper

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DeMint Leahy Schumer nays 12, as follows: He went on to rise to a class by himself Durbin Lee Sessions in local and regional radio and, in fact, Ensign Levin Shaheen [Rollcall Vote No. 40 Leg.] Enzi Lieberman Shelby YEAS—84 was the winner of the prestigious Mar- Feinstein Lugar Snowe coni award in 1998. Akaka Franken Menendez Franken Manchin Stabenow Alexander Gillibrand Merkley Thousands of truckers and salesmen Gillibrand McCain Tester Barrasso Graham Mikulski throughout the Midwest heard him on Graham McCaskill Thune Baucus Grassley Moran Grassley McConnell Toomey the mighty KCMO and became his fans Begich Hagan Murkowski Hagan Menendez Udall (CO) and his friends. His program was an es- Bennet Hatch Murray Hatch Merkley Udall (NM) Bingaman Hoeven Nelson (NE) sential part of their day. Why? What Hoeven Mikulski Vitter Blumenthal Hutchison Nelson (FL) Hutchison Moran Warner was there about this guy? He really did Blunt Inhofe Portman Inhofe Murkowski Webb not have a political agenda. Unlike Boozman Inouye Pryor Inouye Murray Whitehouse Boxer Isakson Reed today, he was not busy trying to get Isakson Nelson (NE) Wicker Brown (MA) Johanns Reid people all upset about the issues of the Johanns Nelson (FL) Wyden Brown (OH) Johnson (SD) Roberts day. He did not take sides on political NOT VOTING—4 Burr Kerry Rockefeller issues. He rarely had big stars as Cantwell Kirk Sanders Chambliss Harkin Cardin Klobuchar Schumer guests, but from time to time they Crapo Risch Carper Kohl Shaheen came through wanting to promote The nomination was confirmed. Casey Kyl Shelby something. Because his show was such The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Coats Landrieu Snowe Coburn Lautenberg Stabenow a dominant show in the area, they the previous order, the motion to re- Cochran Leahy Tester wanted to get on it. He was just a consider is considered made and laid on Collins Levin Thune funny, irreverent guy who always made the table. Conrad Lieberman Udall (CO) you feel as if you knew him when you Under the previous order, the Presi- Coons Lugar Udall (NM) Corker Manchin Warner listened to his program. He talked like dent shall be immediately notified of Durbin McCain Webb a real person. He did not try to show the Senate’s action. Enzi McCaskill Whitehouse off his intellect. He was smart as a f Feinstein McConnell Wyden whip, but he never felt the need to im- LEGISLATIVE SESSION NAYS—12 press anybody—I mean anybody. He Ayotte Johnson (WI) Sessions just wanted to be your pal. He was fun The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Cornyn Lee Toomey and funny. ate will now resume legislative action. DeMint Paul Vitter Ensign Rubio Wicker He is most famous in Kansas City for f starting the second largest St. Pat- SBIR/STTR REAUTHORIZATION ACT NOT VOTING—4 rick’s Day parade in the country. How OF 2011—MOTION TO PROCEED Chambliss Harkin did he start it? In 1973, he was having Crapo Risch The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under a drink at a bar that a buddy of his The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this the previous order and pursuant to rule owned. He and a very prominent PR vote, the yeas are 84, the nays are 12. XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate guy who worked in campaigns around Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- the pending cloture motion, which the Kansas City, Pat O’Neill, Sr., and sen and sworn having voted in the af- clerk will state. maybe one or two of their other firmative, the motion is agreed to. The bill clerk read as follows: friends, called Larry Moore, a local The majority leader. news reporter, and said: We are going CLOTURE MOTION to start a parade. They went out of We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- f Hogarty’s bar, marched a few blocks, ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the MORNING BUSINESS Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move and they got a little film on TV that to bring to a close debate on the motion to Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- night, and the Kansas City St. Pat- proceed to Calendar No. 17, S. 493, a bill to imous consent that the Senate proceed rick’s Day parade was born. reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR to a period of morning business, with Years later, and thousands of floats programs, and for other purposes. Senators permitted to speak therein and hundreds of thousands of spec- Harry Reid, Mary L. Landrieu, Benjamin for up to 10 minutes each. tators, every year in the St. Patrick’s L. Cardin, Charles E. Schumer, Daniel The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Day parade, where was Mike Murphy? K. Inouye, Joseph I. Lieberman, Ber- objection, it is so ordered. On a garbage truck. He always rode on nard Sanders, Debbie Stabenow, Pat- The Senator from Missouri is recog- rick J. Leahy, Tom Harkin, Kay R. a garbage truck. It was his way of sig- Hagan, Michael F. Bennet, Al Franken, nized. naling to the people of Kansas City: I Herb Kohl, Sheldon Whitehouse, Thom- f am no big deal. I don’t need a fancy as R. Carper, Richard J. Durbin. car. I am happy up here on the garbage TRIBUTE TO MIKE MURPHY The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- truck. imous consent, the mandatory quorum Mrs. MCCASKILL. Mr. President, last He was getting upset about Kansas call has been waived. week Kansas City lost a treasure. A City’s heritage at one point, so in 1996 The question is, Is it the sense of the very special person to the Kansas City he decided: We need to have a cattle Senate that debate on the motion to community passed away last week. drive again through Kansas City— proceed to S. 493, a bill to reauthorize This is a man, Mike Murphy, who was harkening back to the days of a fron- and improve the SBIR and STTR pro- loved by just about everybody in the tier town, and the stockyards were an grams, and for other purposes, shall be area. While his family and friends are important part of Kansas City’s legacy. brought to a close? gathered now in Kansas City for his What did he do? He started a cattle The yeas and nays are ordered. memorial service—I am sure there are drive through downtown Kansas City. The clerk will call the roll. hundreds who are there—I would like He would get some amateur cowboys The bill clerk called the roll. to place these words in the CONGRES- and then invite a lot of his pals to get Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the SIONAL RECORD in his memory. Obvi- on horses and take these cattle down Senator from Iowa (Mr. HARKIN) is nec- ously, my prayers go out to his family. the main street of Kansas City. essarily absent. Mike Murphy has been part of the He loved characters. He thought Mr. KYL. The following Senators are fabric of Kansas City for almost 50 being called ‘‘a little goofy’’ was the necessarily absent: the Senator from years. For over 40 years, he was the highest compliment you could pay him.

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It all began with a family’s laundry were the most impor- toxic pollution. phone call to his show when I was driv- tant people on the Earth—here’s to We can and should be flexible and lis- ing back from Jefferson City to Kansas you, Mike. Godspeed, my pal. ten to the industries affected by the City as a young State legislator. This I yield the floor. law, but we cannot undermine its pur- was over 20 years ago. He was saying The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- pose. Legitimate concerns about regu- stuff on the radio—of course, I was lis- ator from Colorado. lation should be addressed so we can tening to Mike Murphy as I drove be- f prosper and grow jobs in the United cause everybody listened to Mike Mur- CLEAN AIR ACT States of America. It is important that phy. He was saying something on the the Clean Air Act be enforced in a com- Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, I rise radio that was not correct. This is be- monsense manner that is workable for today to speak about the importance of American businesses, but we cannot fore cell phones. I pulled my car off the a landmark piece of legislation, the highway. I remember to this day ex- abandon its core charges—to preserve Clean Air Act. Congress passed the public health and ensure the cleanli- actly where it was. I got on a pay Clean Air Act over 40 years ago with phone, and I called his show because he ness of the air we breathe. broad bipartisan support from both I know there is often tension between was saying something that was not cor- Chambers of Congress, and President rect. I was scared to death. He took my the EPA, the regulated community, Nixon wisely signed it into law. Since and stakeholders seeking to navigate call. I was scared. He was funny. And then, we have seen remarkable benefits we became friends. Like hundreds of the Clean Air Act, and there probably to the health of our Nation. We have always will be. Our economy functions other people just like me, we became seen significant reductions in pollution friends. best and in a way that is best for our from lead, mercury, sulfur dioxide, and citizens when we seek a robust Clean In fact, we became such close friends a host of other contaminants. America that he taunted me until I agreed to be Air Act and are responsive to the needs reduced pollution and made remark- of our economy. part of the cattle drive. One year, there able strides in improving public health I was on the top of a horse riding An example of this working well is even while our economy adjusted and recent praise that the administration through downtown Kansas City behind thrived. In fact, the Clean Air Act has a bunch of cattle. That might have received from the CEO of a leading en- a long track record of promoting job ergy company, who said: been the last year of the cattle drive creation and economic growth while re- because I think that was the year some When I look at what EPA has done so far ducing pollution. . . . it’s actually been pretty moderate. of them escaped into a parking garage The economic benefits of the Clean in downtown Kansas City, and the Kan- Air Act are significant. For every $1 When the same CEO was asked sas City police were called to see if we spent on Clear Air Act protections, we whether Congress should delay the couldn’t get them off the top of a mul- get $30 of public health benefits in re- administrations’s work to protect pub- tistory garage in downtown Kansas turn. lic health for 2 years, he said: City. In the year 2010 alone, the Clean Air That’s just two more years of uncertainty I was blessed to be in a bleacher seat Act saved 160,000 lives and avoided mil- where I think a lot of the investment will re- to watch his heart at work—from his lions of cases of pollution-related ill- main on the sideline in our industry instead ness, including 1.7 million cases of of being invested in technology. We know annual Salvation Army show to small how to build . . . I don’t support delay for acts of kindness to mere acquaint- asthma exacerbation, 130,000 heart at- those reasons. tacks, 86,000 emergency room visits, 3.2 ances, to his incredible loyalty to his I support continued implementation million lost school days, and 13 million friends. of the Clean Air Act and will oppose ef- lost work days. His heart was as enormous as his pa- forts to undermine this important law. tience for BS was small. He also had no This is a profoundly important law. It protects every single American from For my part, the decision is very sim- patience for pompous. Some of his fa- ple: We should let doctors and sci- mous shows were shows where someone the types of pollution that can cause asthma attacks, lost school days for entists dictate our public health policy came on his show who would be consid- instead of politicians. I hope my ered a big deal, a star. If that person young children, emergency room visits, heart attacks, strokes, and even pre- friends on both sides of the aisle will began being arrogant on Mike Mur- come to this same conclusion as well phy’s show, if that person started talk- mature deaths. The House of Representatives re- and vote against efforts to weaken the ing down to Mike Murphy’s friends— cently passed a continuing resolution Clean Air Act. his listeners—Mike would let him know for the remainder of the fiscal year For more than 40 years, we have seen in no uncertain terms that the inter- that would make truly Draconian cuts that protecting the air we breathe does view was over, that he was not inter- to Clean Air Act funding and author- not have to come at a cost to the Na- ested in allowing anyone to talk down ity. These policy riders do not belong tion’s economy. Both can improve, to his pals—his listening audience. both must improve hand in hand. I will never, ever forget the twinkle in the 7-month budget. And I am glad the Senate recently voted down that To close, I would like to reiterate in Mike Murphy’s eye. It is important that the Clean Air Act has been suc- that he remain one of Kansas City’s legislation. Upon passage of the House bill, the cessful in reducing levels of dozens of brightest legends of all time. American Lung Association, which is dangerous air pollutants and pro- My hope for Mike Murphy’s mem- the leading organization working to tecting the health of millions of Amer- ory—I am not surprised that Mike save American lives from the ravages icans, all while our economy grew. This chose the first 17 days of March to of lung disease, said: is a landmark law that has had strong meet his Maker because of the fun he The House of Representatives also adopted bipartisan support for decades. The had around St. Patrick’s Day. My hope amendments that would block implementa- Senate should not weaken it. is that every St. Patrick’s Day in Kan- tion of the Clean Air Act and its lifesaving Mr. President, I yield the floor, and I sas City, people will raise a glass to protections . . . suggest the absence of a quorum. Mike Murphy, and when they do, they These provisions and others adopted by the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The will tell a funny story. It would be House would result in millions of Ameri- clerk will call the roll. great if that story would be about Mike cans—including children, seniors and people The legislative clerk proceeded to Murphy, but the most important thing with chronic disease such as asthma—being forced to breathe air that is unhealthy. call the roll. is that it is a funny story. Let me tell Breathing air pollution can cause asthma Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask you, Mike will not care if it is not even attacks, heart attacks, strokes, cancer and unanimous consent that the order for true. shortened lives. the quorum call be rescinded.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 01:18 Oct 29, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD11\RECFILES\S14MR1.REC S14MR1 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S1592 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 14, 2011 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sidering making a large donation, they tive said ‘‘we would be better off if we objection, it is so ordered. said, to NPR. Then they secretly re- didn’t have Federal funding.’’ The far f corded their meeting with two NPR ex- right has seized on this statement as ecutives. proof NPR doesn’t need it and PUBLIC-FUNDED RADIO AND If the name James O’Keefe rings a shouldn’t get it. But here is the part TELEVISION bell with Members of the Senate, it that ended up on the cutting room Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I have should. Remember some of the other floor. Schiller explained, when they been around Congress a few years. things he was caught doing? It was looked at the full transcript, that most When I served in the House of Rep- James O’Keefe and his colleagues who ‘‘philanthropists’’ think NPR is almost resentatives 16 years ago, the Repub- posed as telephone repairmen and tried fully funded by the government, which licans won control of Congress for the to lie their way into the office of our prevents many of them from donating. first time in 40 years. They promised to colleague, Senator MARY LANDRIEU of Mr. Schiller also said that if NPR lost change how business was done in Wash- Louisiana. They were going to try to all Federal funding now, ‘‘we would ington and they elected Newt Gingrich make one of their ‘‘gotcha’’ videos have a lot of stations go dark.’’ of Georgia as Speaker of the House. On there. They went too far. At the end of The Corporation for Public Broad- his first day on the job, Speaker Ging- it, Mr. O’Keefe pleaded guilty to a mis- casting supports nearly 1,300 local rich addressed a black tie dinner of demeanor of entering Federal property radio and TV stations in communities happy supporters and took aim at an under false pretenses. A Federal judge all across America—in Illinois and I enemy he said was undermining Amer- sentenced Mr. O’Keefe to 3 years proba- bet in West Virginia. Direct support for ica’s values, and that enemy was Big tion, a fine of $1,500, and 100 hours of those stations makes up nearly 75 Bird. community service. cents out of every dollar they spend. I Newt Gingrich denounced public This same Mr. O’Keefe, in 2009, posed know, because when you turn them on broadcasting as a sandbox for the rich with some of his friends as a pimp and to listen to the news, they are begging and he condemned it for ‘‘eating tax- prostitute to secretly film a discussion for money. You send them a check and you think, I hope they will leave us payers’ money.’’ He went on to say: with staffers of the grassroots anti- alone for a little while. ‘‘They are simply enclaves of the left poverty group ACORN. Their video of Mr. President, 170 million Americans using your money to propagandize your that meeting was so inflammatory use public broadcasting services every children against your values.’’ Congress vowed to eliminate all Fed- Once the Gingrich Republican revolu- month. That is more than half the pop- eral funding for that group. ulation of America. In my State of Illi- tionaries finished passing their so- I cannot tell you, Mr. President, how nois, 1 million people listen to our 14 called Contract With America, Ging- many amendments we had on the floor public radio stations, and 3 million rich vowed he would do everything in of the Senate—in the midst of all the people rely on our 8 public television his power to do away with the Corpora- problems we were facing in the country stations. All totaled, funding for public tion for Public Broadcasting, National and around the world—focused on broadcasting works out to about $1.35 Public Radio, and the Public Broad- ACORN. Three separate investigations, per American per year—11 cents a casting Stations. Fortunately, in the incidentally, later cleared ACORN of month. I would say that is a bargain. It Republican and Democratic parties, any wrongdoing. A report by the Con- is a fraction of what people would pay cooler heads prevailed. Big Bird was gressional Research Service found Mr. to get good information. spared. O’Keefe’s undercover videotaping may Eliminating Federal funding for the Well, to borrow a line from former have broken laws both in Louisiana Corporation for Public Broadcasting is President Reagan, ‘‘Here we go again.’’ and Maryland. going to force many smaller stations to When we should be talking about the Mr. O’Keefe, obviously, is not too close, if the House Republicans have serious budget deficit affecting Amer- concerned about breaking a law if he their way. The first ones hit—West Vir- ica, the House Republican budget spent thinks he is going to come up with a ginia, the rural areas of Illinois, and too much time resurrecting the old sensational video. He was convicted in smalltown America. They will be the bumper stickers of the past. They went Louisiana, as I mentioned earlier. ones to lose the service first. Rural to America’s bumper sticker museum The New York Daily News—not ex- communities will be hard hit, as they and said: Well, let’s see if there are actly a liberal news organization—con- rely more than big stations in big cit- some oldies but goodies here, and they cluded, when it came to the ACORN in- ies on Federal funding. loaded up the Republican budget bill cident, ‘‘they edited the tape to meet Cutting all funding for public broad- with a lot of old issues. Some of them their agenda.’’ As California’s then-At- casting? Does anybody seriously be- finally went back to the day when torney General Jerry Brown said, after lieve that will affect the deficit? But it Newt Gingrich went after Big Bird. they investigated the ACORN video: would be a great loss to tens of mil- Sixteen years after Newt Gingrich, this Things are not always as partisan zealots lions of Americans who rely on public new band of Republicans in the House portray them through highly selective edit- broadcasting for quality entertainment is once again denouncing public broad- ing of reality. Sometimes a fuller truth is and honest, in-depth news coverage. found on the cutting room floor. casting as a hotbed of subversive val- With the momentous changes occur- ues, and they have vowed to pull the Mr. O’Keefe appears to be engaged in ring in the world, and the major chal- plug. creative editing again, and this time lenges facing our Nation, it is essential You may remember, Mr. President, his target is National Public Radio. we maintain the integrity and viability our friends across the aisle actually That is not just my opinion. The Web of public broadcasting. There is noth- tried to end funding for the Corpora- site of none other than FOX News’ own ing in commercial broadcasting that tion for Public Broadcasting last No- Glenn Beck—that is right, Glenn can replace it. vember during the lameduck session. Beck—compares the edited and uned- Some of our conservative friends— At that time, the rallying cry was out- ited versions of Mr. O’Keefe’s latest and one of them came up to me on the rage over NPR’s firing of commentator video and concludes that the edited plane when I was heading home to Chi- Juan Williams. Now there is a new version appears to be deceptively edit- cago last weekend—say they don’t ob- defunding effort underway and a new ed in order to portray statements by ject so much to the content of public source of outrage. James O’Keefe, a one of the secretly recorded NPR ex- broadcasting, they just object philo- rightwing activist with a video camera ecutives out of context. An example: sophically to the whole idea of tax- and a conservative agenda, released a On the video, Ron Schiller, who was payers’ money being spent to subsidize video last week which he claims proves then in charge of fundraising for NPR, radio and TV. They said let them go on National Public Radio is a biased lib- and has since been terminated, is heard the free market. If they can survive, eral organization that needs no Federal to say: fine; if they cannot, so be it. Here is funding. It is very clear that we would be better off what they ignore: FOX, NBC, ABC, In the video, two allies of Mr. in the long run without Federal funding. CBS, CNN, virtually all the major net- O’Keefe’s pretend to be members of a I have heard that repeated over and work stations receive billions of dol- Muslim education group who are con- over; that this NPR fundraising execu- lars each year in public subsidies. How?

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Let me say very clearly: Even repeat- I yield the floor and suggest the ab- The New America Foundation esti- ing those comments was ill-advised on sence of a quorum. mated the total value of the TV spec- Mr. Schiller’s part. He no longer works The PRESIDING OFFICER. The trum used by commercial TV stations for NPR. clerk will call the roll. at nearly $5.5 billion a year, and that And his comments have been roundly The legislative clerk proceeded to doesn’t count the additional tens of condemned by journalists who have call the roll. millions of dollars that commercial TV given years of good work to NPR. In an Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I stations make selling political ads open letter released last week to NPR ask unanimous consent that the order every campaign season. Sound famil- listeners and supporters, the journal- for the quorum call be rescinded. iar? We have all been there, writing ists said Mr. Schiller’s comments: The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. checks to these commercial TV sta- . . . violated the basic principles by which MERKLEY.) Without objection, it is so tions to put on our ads so we can run we live and work: accuracy and open-minded- ordered. ness, fairness and respect. for office and preserve the right of that Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I TV station to use the public airwaves— But the suggestion that NPR cannot ask unanimous consent to speak as in free. The public subsidies to commer- be relied on to cover the Tea Party or morning business for 10 minutes. cial stations dwarf what we spend on conservative organizations fairly is re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without public broadcasting. futed by Tea Party members them- objection, it is so ordered. selves. I admire the reporting on NPR, but I f Katrina Pierson is a Tea Party activ- am a progressive Democrat. Many con- ist in Houston. She told the media EXPORT POLICY servatives admire their reporting. watchdog group Media Matters: David Brooks is a conservative I re- Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Earlier today in spect. He writes for the New York I think NPR was very cordial to our group. Columbus, OH, the State capital of my They actually came to Texas and Spent a Times and I look forward to his col- great State, I was at the Ohio State few days with us visiting our homes, and our University’s Fisher College of Business. umn. Even when I disagree with him, I work places. They attended meetings and know it is a thoughtful analysis of the asked questions. I enjoyed having them here. We talked by phone with Under Sec- challenges we face. Listen to what he I think the reporting that they ended up retary of Commerce Francisco said: using for All Things Considered, it was fair. Sanchez, who is one of the leaders at I think NPR has done a good job over the At a time in America when we value the Department of Commerce, on how last 10 years of reducing that bias. I thought our government, when we applaud free- to grow exports in this country. it was really biased 10 years ago, but now I dom, when we preach it to the world, The President has charged the Con- think it’s pretty straight, and the Federal when we beg authoritarian regimes to gress, our businesses, encouraged all of money for NPR doesn’t go so much for the give their people a chance to hear both us to find ways to double exports as a big stations. It goes out to the rural parts of sides of the story, when we say that major path to economic growth, espe- the country which wouldn’t have those sta- cially to grow manufacturing in our tions otherwise. our Bill of Rights, when it comes to free speech and free press, should be a country. We know that for the last sev- David Brooks, you are right. If the guidepost for the world, can we be in eral months, we have seen manufac- Republicans have their way in the the business of shutting down this op- turing growth, albeit too small, but House, the losers will be a lot of red portunity for Americans every single manufacturing growth in this country. States in red parts of America that day to hear both sides of the story That is especially important in Ohio. want to hear both sides of the story, as when it comes to the big issues? I don’t My State is the third leading manufac- I believe all Americans should. turing State in the country, behind Tony Blankley was a longtime aide think what was done in the House is about money. I think it is about a po- only California and Texas, States to Newt Gingrich who works now for which are two and three times our size FOX News and NPR. He said: litical philosophy. Many of them think they just want to shut down NPR be- in population. Yet Ohio has kept pace I’ve been on NPR regularly for a very long with doing relatively well in manufac- time. . . . From a personal perspective they cause they are offended by some things that are said. turing. But we know what has hap- have always given me plenty of access, I am pened to manufacturing in our country clearly a right-wing commentator so I can- Let me say from my side of the spec- not complain. There’s a conservative on and trum, I have been offended the other in the last 30 years. there’s a liberal on, so that’s all fair. way. I thought they went too far the Only 30 years ago, manufacturing He added: other way. But isn’t that what it is all was more than one-quarter of our GDP, financial services was about 10 or 11 No editor or host has ever suggested, about? They give you both sides, make ‘‘Could you not be quite so conservative on up your own mind, and that is the way percent of GDP. In these 30 years that this show?’’ I have been open and free to ex- it should be. position has almost flipped. Financial press my opinion. We have seen what could happen services is over one-quarter of our Michael Medved is a conservative when people rush to judgment after GDP, manufacturing is only 10, 11, or 12 radio host. This is his take on NPR: seeing selectively edited and some- percent. That is why the President and his push on exporting is so important, I think NPR tries harder to be fair than times deceptively edited videos. Shir- just about any other media source. . . . I lis- ley Sherrod was fired from her job at not that we only export manufacturing ten almost every day to Morning Edition and the Agriculture Department and paint- goods, of course, we export services, as All Things Considered. I think that they do ed unfairly as a bigot when she was, in we should. But clearly manufacturing as good a job as anybody in media in report- fact, making a passionate plea for ra- is a major component of that. ing the news. cial tolerance. Her comments were I sit on the President’s Export Advi- The conservative blogger said of knowingly distorted in a video pro- sory Council with leaders of the admin- NPR: duced by a man who has, in the past, istration and the CEOs of some of My own interaction with them has been supported Mr. O’Keefe. America’s largest companies and many fine. I have found them to be fair. I think Congress voted to cut off Federal successful mid-sized and small compa- their coverage is often quite good. I think funding for ACORN before there was nies in this country. We had a meeting NPR does a good job. any objective investigation into Mr. last Friday with Secretary Locke, As proof of NPR’s political bias, some O’Keefe’s damaging video about them. Under Secretary Sanchez, Secretary of critics of public broadcasting point to Later investigation showed there was State Clinton, Jim McNerney of Boe- what appear in the video to be critical no criminal wrongdoing. ing, Ursula Burns of Xerox, Alan comments Ron Schiller made about the Let’s not make the same mistake Mullaly of Ford, as part of the Presi- Tea Party. again. Let’s not be duped by decep- dent’s export council.

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NexTech Materials, Philip Irwin of That is why we are doing at end of the f Ametek Solidstate Controls, Randall month our fourth annual Ohio College CFTC HEDGING AUTHORITY Willaman of Command Ilkon, Inc., Presidents Conference, where I invite Mark Friedman of National Biological in some 55, 60 college presidents. We Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- Corporation, Arlinda Vaughan from have done it for the last 3 years, since dent, you hear a lot of talk about the Volk Optical, and Ken Hagen from my second year in the Senate, to talk trouble in the Middle East, and people Fosbel. about these issues: How do we encour- are saying that oil prices are going up All of them raised concerns directly age people to become engineers? How and, therefore, the pain at the gas to the Under Secretary of Commerce do we help with access to college, par- pump is being felt because there is this and directly to me, concerns about cor- ticularly in light of the fact that Re- shakiness in the oil markets. You hear ruption in Russia, concerns about tar- publicans are trying to cut Pell grants the commentary: Well, we ought to be iffs in Brazil, concerns we all face and several hundred dollars per student, solving this problem by drilling more all of our companies face in breaking sometimes a couple of thousand, $3,000 in the United States. In essence what into the Chinese market, and many a family, whatever. people are talking about is they want other concerns about everything from How do we fight back and make sure to drill more in the Gulf of Mexico. Of medical devices to export of services that students have access to education course, there is plenty of opportunity and all of that. So the meeting was im- and to our higher education system, to drill in the Gulf of Mexico. There are portant. those who choose to go to college? We 30 million acres that are already under I will mention one other. Susan Help- have a lot of work to do. All of this in- lease that have not been drilled. There er, the head of the Economics Depart- cludes, as I said at the White House the are 7 million acres that are being ment at Case Western, had particularly other day in the meeting of the Presi- drilled under lease, but there are an ad- good thoughts about how we grow man- dent’s Export Council, while we work ditional 30 million acres in the Gulf of ufacturing in this country. We know on exports, we need to fix our trade Mexico under lease, so there is plenty those jobs are created by medium and agreements, we need to fix our tax pol- of opportunity. There is a lot more op- small businesses. We also know that icy, we need to make sure those work- portunity for domestic drilling. fewer than 1 percent of American com- ers who lose their jobs because of But what I want to talk about today panies actually export. Even as close as trade—and this is so often forgotten is, it is this simplified message that if we are to Canada or to Mexico, only 1 about by my Republican colleagues— we drill more domestically—which we percent of our businesses export. So we workers who lose their jobs because of clearly have the capacity to—that is know we have to do much more. trade have to be compensated. They going to solve the problem. That is not In Germany, for instance, 20 percent need to be retrained. They need to keep the problem, and that is not the reason of their workforce is in manufacturing. their health care. That is why the Pre- for why the gas prices are going up as They have a trade surplus with the rest siding Officer and I and many others they are. of the world, while we have a huge al- have to fight for the extension—Sen- I will grant you that whenever there most insidious trade deficit. Germany ator CASEY especially from Pennsyl- is an oil-producing region of the world has done some pretty interesting vania—of trade adjustment assistance where there is a disruption, then that things in encouraging manufacturing. and the health coverage tax credit, two does have some effect on the price of As many people point out, we have long-time Federal programs. The TAA, oil. But what we have seen is an ex- not had in our country a manufac- Trade Adjustment Assistance, was traordinary spike in the last couple of turing policy. I spoke with Pat Russo started bipartisanly under President months in the price of oil. I want to try tonight, who is the former CEO of Kennedy in 1962. to point out to the Senate why this Lucent Technologies and a couple of— Those are so important for workers Senator thinks, and a number of my she sits on the General Motors board who have lost jobs through no doing of colleagues join me, that spike in gas and a couple of other people from the their own but because of trade agree- prices is going up. GM board I spoke to, and talked about ments passed wrongfully, wrong- There is further evidence that our en- the fact that we do not have a manu- headedly in this body and in the House. ergy markets are no longer governed facturing policy in this country. That Because of trade agreements they have just by the economic dictums of supply is why we are seeing other countries lost their jobs. We need those workers and demand when it comes to oil begin to do much better in manufac- to have the opportunity to be retrained prices. That is what I want to talk turing, while we have, by and large, and to continue to keep their health about. It is simply this: The specu- drifted in our policies and our strate- insurance after they have been laid off lators are back. We saw the speculators gies on manufacturing. through no fault of their own. in oil futures contracts. We saw their There are several things that came Our efforts to double exports is ex- handiwork 2 years ago when the price out of this meeting that we need to do. traordinarily important for economic of oil hit an all-time high of $147 a bar- We need to pay particular attention on growth. At the same time it is impor- rel. This time the speculators are seiz- economic development assistance and tant that we are sensitive to those ing on the turmoil in the Middle East creating economic development part- workers who have lost their jobs be- and North Africa to use that as an ex- nerships and business incubators. cause of trade policy. We can do this cuse to drive this price of oil sky high. We need to pay special attention to right. We can enforce our trade laws Yet recent upheavals abroad have had help those companies get access to cap- more aggressively as President Obama little, if any, effect on the actual sup- ital. That has been a vital roadblock— has begun to do. We can work on trade ply of oil. as the Presiding Officer from Oregon agreements. We can fix trade policy so Again, coming back to the economic has been involved—a roadblock to our it actually helps American workers and theories of supply and demand, Libya, full economic recovery. We need to American consumers. Instead of prac- for example, controls only 2 percent of look at our R&D tax credits. ticing trade policy adopted out of a the world’s oil supply. Well, there is a Part of a national manufacturing textbook that is 20 years out of print, key piece of evidence that points the policy should be increases in R&D tax we ought to be adopting a trade policy finger at these ‘‘condo flippers’’ in the credits, including making 48(C) a part that is in our Nation’s national inter- commodities market. Data from the of the Code that encourages conserva- est. As we move with President Obama Commodity Futures Trading Commis- tion, encourages more efficiencies in and this Congress toward a manufac- sion, the CFTC, reveals that since Jan- energy production and in energy use, turing strategy and, even better, a uary, when the protests began in making 48(C) permanent. manufacturing policy such as most of Egypt, speculators have increased their

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That can discourage the damage excessive contracts. authority is the authority to impose speculation is doing. All you need to do to see what is hap- higher margin requirements on oil fu- I ask two things of my colleagues. I pening is as represented on this chart. tures contracts. So instead of $6, they ask that they all take a look at the let- You see closely how the rise of oil could require that there be more than ter being circulated to Commissioner prices, the red line, tracks the in- 6 percent they would have to pay down Gensler, Chairman of the CFTC. Don’t creases in speculative activity, the on buying a futures oil contract. fall for the notion that more drilling is white line. A long position in a futures In the current system some ordinary going to put an end to the spiral. I am contract means you are betting that investors have to put down as much as all for drilling in all those acres out the price of oil will go up and, there- 50 percent in order to buy things, while there that are already leased. I am all fore, you buy a contract to buy oil at a financial speculators have to post only for it, if it is done safely. But guess determined amount in the future. That 6 percent to buy a futures contract in what we are hearing. We are starting is what this chart is about. oil. That does not seem to me to be fair to hear: Drill, baby, drill. As you go over here, on January 25 of and is leading to this kind of system Facts are stubborn. Even if there was this year, the day the protests began in which is now causing pain at the pump. expanded drilling in the United States, Egypt, the speculative money was on These kinds of margin requirements it is not going to affect the price of gas long held positions in just over 217,000 are not set by Federal regulators but, in the short term or even over the next West Texas Intermediate crude oil fu- rather, by the exchanges themselves. half a dozen years. That is largely be- tures contracts. West Texas Inter- For the same reason we do not let cause the United States holds 2 to 3 mediate crude is the standard by which pharmaceutical companies approve of percent of the world’s supply, which is they judge. When the protests began in their own drugs, we should not let fu- not enough to affect prices globally. Egypt, they were down at 217,000 fu- tures exchanges self-regulate by set- Further, the oil and gas companies tures contracts. That is the equivalent ting their own margin requirements. have 30 million acres that are leased of about 217 million barrels of oil. On Fortunately, in a section of the Dodd- but not drilled offshore and another 30 March 8, the last day for which we have Frank bill, section 736, Congress re- million acres onshore and they are not the data, these same speculators held moved the broad statutory restriction even drilling yet. Simply put, attempts the equivalent of more than 301 million that prohibited the CFTC from setting to link the recent increases in the price barrels of crude, which was an increase those margin requirements. That sec- of oil to the need for increased drilling of 38 percent, from 217,000 to 301 mil- tion authorizes the CFTC to call for are off the mark. Frankly, we haven’t lion. higher margin requirements in order to changed the way we do business with Look how closely the price of oil protect the financial integrity so this oil companies. Unfortunately, it has tracks those swings. This is the specu- kind of event does not happen. been a little less than 1 year since the lative buying or betting in futures con- I am calling on the CFTC now to ex- Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded. We tracts, the white line. Look how close- ercise the authority the Congress, know what damage that did to the fish- ly the price of oil follows the red line. signed into law by the President, gave eries, the tourism, the economy of the During the same period, from Janu- them last July. I am asking them to entire gulf region. A lot of oil is still ary 25 to March 8, the price of oil get going. there. American citizens continue to climbed from $85 a barrel all the way There is a letter that has been cir- fight to get their lost claims paid. We up to $105 a barrel. That is an increase culated here among the Senators en- are not going to know for years to of nearly 24 percent. Guess who is the couraging the CFTC to use the Com- come what the long-term impacts will loser in this game of profit gouging. It mission’s power to increase margin re- be, but certainly the economic damage is the American consumer. Our gaso- quirements on these oil speculators. I is rising and rising. line prices mean less money for any- want to urge my colleagues who are Even worse, if another spill happened thing the American consumer has to listening to join in this letter as it is today, the responsible party would still buy. And, at the end of the day, guess circulated among your offices. Under have only a liability cap of $75 million. who else is the big loser. It is the the Dodd-Frank Act, these new margin We have to address that. American economy. requirements would take effect as soon In the meantime, we have to confront These speculative bubbles in oil as July. But the CFTC must begin the high gas prices. We need a multi- prices are becoming more and more rulemaking process now, because if we pronged approach that includes getting common. We saw it in the summer of do not, and get into the summer driv- the CFTC to do its job. 2008 when oil spiked up to an unbeliev- ing season, you know what is going to f able $147 per barrel, only to plummet happen here. This is March. It is going almost 80 percent a few months later. to keep going up and up. CLUSTER MUNITIONS CIVILIAN You cannot say that going from $147 a I want to be clear, that where those PROTECTION ACT barrel all of a sudden down to $30 a bar- who have a legitimate reason, such as Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, on March rel back in 2008 had anything to do airlines, shipping companies, oil com- 10, my friend from California, Senator with supply and demand. There had to panies, to buy future contracts, that FEINSTEIN, and I introduced S. 558, the be another influencing factor. margin level would not apply. It will Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Because of this, last year when we only apply to the speculators. Imposing Act of 2011. It is identical to the bill passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Re- a higher margin level on speculators is she and I introduced last year and form and Consumer Protection Act, consistent with existing exchange prac- similar to those in prior years. Congress empowered the CFTC to rein tices. For example, the New York Mer- Cluster munitions, like any weapon, in excessive speculation to keep the cantile Exchange, the major trading have some military utility. But anyone commodities markets from flying off platform on oil futures, imposes dif- who has seen the indiscriminate devas- the rails. Just look. It is in the last 2 ferent margin rates on speculators as tation cluster munitions cause over a months. Yet, the Commission, the compared to bona fide hedgers. Any- wide area understands the unaccept- CFTC, has yet to finalize new rules to body who has been at the gas pump re- able threat they pose to civilians. govern the speculative position limits. cently knows this is a real issue, and These are not the laser-guided weapons Meantime, what happens is specu- they are asking us to do something the Pentagon showed destroying their lators continue to buy $100 worth of oil about it. targets during the invasion of Baghdad. futures with $6 down, 6 percent down to Then we hear in return it is supply There is the horrific problem of clus- buy oil contracts for futures. I believe and demand. I am trying to prick that ter munitions that fail to explode as

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That legacy, re- logical ability to produce cluster muni- lack of a maintenance plan from the sulting from years of secret bombing of tions that meet the requirements of circuit manufacturer; Metro Board and a peaceful, agrarian people who posed our bill, as well as the treaty. What is the Tri-State Oversight Committee’s no threat to the United States, con- lacking is the political will to expend ineffective safety oversight; and the taminated more than a third of Laos’ the necessary resources. There is no ex- Federal Transit Administration’s lack agricultural land and cost countless in- cuse for continuing to use cluster mu- of authority to provide safety over- nocent lives. It is shameful that we nitions that cause unacceptable harm sight. have contributed less money in the to civilians. In its report, the NTSB also made 23 past 35 years to clean up these deadly I urge the Obama Administration to recommendations to prevent future remnants of war than we spent in a few review its policy on cluster munitions fatal crashes. Among these was the rec- days of bombing. and put the United States on a path to ommendation to the U.S. Department Current law prohibits U.S. sales, ex- join the treaty as soon as possible. In of Transportation to seek the author- ports, and transfers of cluster muni- the meantime, our legislation would be ity to provide safety oversight to tran- tions that have a failure rate exceeding an important step in the right direc- sit systems and to establish and en- 1 percent. The law also requires any tion. force national safety standards. The sale, export, or transfer agreement to I again commend Senator FEINSTEIN, NTSB did its job and now it is time for include a requirement that the cluster who has shown such passion and per- Congress to do ours. We must pass this munitions will be used only against sistence in raising this issue and seek- bill to give the U.S. Department of military targets. ing every opportunity to protect civil- Transportation the authority it needs The Pentagon continues to insist ians from these indiscriminate weap- to establish Federal safety standards. that the United States should retain ons. We have Federal safety standards for the ability to use millions of cluster f airplanes, commuter rail, and buses, munitions in its arsenal which have es- but none for metro systems. Rail tran- timated failure rates of 5 to 20 percent. NATIONAL METRO SAFETY ACT sit is the only transportation mode It has pledged to meet the 1 percent Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, on without Federal safety standards, over- failure rate for U.S. use of cluster mu- Thursday I reintroduced the National sight and enforcement even though it nitions in 2018. But, like Senator FEIN- Metro Safety Act with Senators has over 14 million daily riders. This is STEIN, I do not believe we can justify CARDIN, MURRAY, WARNER and WEBB. I more than U.S. airlines with 2 million using antiquated weapons that so often first introduced this bill on July 23, domestic flights daily or passenger fail, so often kill and injure civilians, 2009, after the deadly crash on the railroads like Amtrak and MARC each and which many of our allies have re- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit with 74,430 and 30,000 daily riders re- nounced. That is not the kind of lead- Authority’s Metro system that killed 9 spectfully. Up until now, safety has ership the world needs and expects people and injured more than 50. been left up to the states. Each State from the United States. This legislation does three things. has its own safety and enforcement Senator FEINSTEIN’s and my bill First, it gives the U.S. Department of practices. States have oversight agen- would apply the 1-percent failure rate Transportation Secretary the author- cies with very little staff, small budg- to U.S. use of cluster munitions begin- ity to establish and enforce national ets and varying amount of expertise. ning on the date of enactment. How- safety standards for metro systems These oversight agencies also aren’t al- ever, the bill permits the President to across America. Second, it requires the ways independent of the transit sys- waive the 1-percent requirement if he U.S. Department of Transportation to tems they oversee. certifies that it is vital to protect the work with the National Transportation I know the Obama administration security of the United States. I urge Safety Board to develop these stand- has its bill to establish standards and the Pentagon to work with us by sup- ards. Third, it requires the U.S. De- the Banking Committee has its bill. I porting this reasonable step. partment of Transportation to imple- support both of these but let me tell Since December 3, 2008, when the ment NTSB’s most wanted safety you why I am crazy about my bill. It Convention on Cluster Munitions standards. These include: crash- requires the U.S. Department of Trans- opened for signature in Dublin, 108 worthiness, data event recorder, emer- portation Secretary to implement the countries have signed the treaty, in- gency entry and evacuation standards NTSB’s most wanted. These are the cluding Great Britain, Germany, Can- for rail cars; and hour of service regu- recommendations the NTSB has con- ada, Norway, Australia, and other al- lations for train operators. sistently called for. lies of the United States. However, the On Monday June, 22, 2009, the un- Congress must do two things. First, Bush administration did not partici- thinkable happened right here in our it must meet its Federal funding obli- pate in the negotiations that cul- Nation’s Capital. A Metro train struck gation for Metro. We must provide $150 minated in the treaty, and the Obama another train during evening rush million for Metro in the year-long con- administration has not signed it. hour. Eight passengers were killed in- tinuing resolution. I want to thank Some have dismissed the Cluster Mu- cluding one Marylander from Hyatts- Senator MURRAY for including these nitions Convention as a pointless exer- ville and one Metro employee. Over 50 vital funds in the Senate’s bill. This is cise since it does not yet have the sup- passengers were injured by the crash. really $300 million for Metro with the port of the United States and other It was the worst accident in Metro’s local matching funds. major powers such as Russia, China, history. Metro needs this money to imple- Pakistan, India, and Israel. These are Approximately, 1 year later, the ment the NTSB’s recommendations some of the same critics of the Ottawa NTSB released its report from its in- and prevent future crashes. This money treaty banning antipersonnel land- vestigation of the crash. This was the is essential to Metro’s reform. It is mines, which the United States and the saddest report with grim revelations. It American’s subway. This isn’t a local other countries I named have also re- found that the Metro crash could have pork barrel. America needs it to go to fused to sign. But that treaty has dra- been prevented and nine lives could work. Metro serves not only our civil- matically reduced the number of land- have been saved. The NTSB’s investiga- ian population, but also the many peo- mines produced, used, sold, and stock- tion found two probable causes: a ple working at the Pentagon every day piled, and the number of mine victims faulty track circuit and the lack of a that need to be at their duty station has fallen sharply. Any government track circuit verification test. This and their battle station. We need Metro that contemplates using landmines test would have identified the malfunc- to be safe and operational reliable.

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The Rebekahs believe eries at Norfork and Greers Ferry dams legislation so no community ever has that education is the foundation of a alone generate five million five hundred to suffer the loss that the National more enlightened community, and has thousand dollars ($5,500,000) in federal tax Capital Region did during the summer made it their mission to offer that gift revenues, roughly three dollars and sixty- of 2009. to deserving young men and women five cents ($3.65) for every one dollar ($1.00) invested; and f around the country. Whereas, seventy-five (75) years ago, north Vickie’s genuine concern for the well TRIBUTE TO VICKIE BEAVER Arkansas’s White River was arguably the being of the young adults in her com- best smallmouth bass stream in America. Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, my state munity certainly strengthened the Fisherman came from all over the country to of Oregon is blessed with a tremendous Educational Foundation’s outreach to experience once-in-a-lifetime float trips number of generous and philanthropic the students. I am sure Vickie will down the beautiful bluff-lined river; and individuals. But I would like to take a Whereas, upon a series of dams being built bring the same dedication to her new in the White River basin in the 1940s, the fed- moment today to single out one of position as president of the Rebekah eral government assured the state’s citizens them and recognize her years of dedica- Assemblies. that mitigation efforts would be included to tion to helping others. I would like to once again congratu- offset the loss of the river’s incredibly pro- Vickie Beaver of Lebanon, OR, has late Ms. Vickie Beaver, an inspiring ductive native fishery. The key component been elected president of the Inter- leader from the town of Lebanon in my of this commitment was the construction of Norfork National Fish Hatchery in 1955 near national Association of Rebekah As- State of Oregon. Vickie’s work clearly semblies by her fellow members. The Norfork Dam and the establishment of embodies the Rebekah Assemblies’ and world-class trout waters below both Norfork town of Lebanon and the State of Or- Odd Fellows efforts to make the com- and Bull Shoals lakes; and egon have benefited greatly from munity a better place for America’s Whereas, a decade later, the trout hatch- Vickie’s civic and philanthropic work. youth to live, grow and prosper. I know ery at the base of Greers Ferry Dam provided Now, in her position as president, she that she will take her new role in the the means for a similarly successful fishery can do the same for people all across to be established at the Little Red River in Rebekah Assemblies very seriously, Greers Ferry; and the U.S. I am honored to know of such and I have no doubt in my mind that Whereas, these modest projects rank an exemplary leader in the State I she will do an exceptional job. among the all-time success stories of our proudly serve. f federal government because of the overall This is nothing new for our State. economic impact and return on investment Vickie is the fifth Oregonian to serve FWS FUNDING they produce; and as national president of the Rebekahs, Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, like Whereas, fish production at the Norfork and the second Lebanon, OR, native. hatchery employs nine hundred ninety-four many Arkansans, I am very concerned (994) individuals, and the Greers Ferry hatch- The Rebekahs, along with their part- about the administration’s proposal to ery employs an additional seven hundred ners the Independent Order of Odd Fel- cut $6,288,000 from the U.S. Fish and fifty-two (752) people; and lows, are a 192-year-old service organi- Wildlife Service, FWS, National Fish Whereas, dozens of resorts employing hun- zation with more than 10,000 lodges Hatchery Operations, where the pro- dreds of individuals have been established in spanning over 25 countries around the duction of fish is for the purpose of these world-class fishing areas because of the world. The aim of the Rebekahs and increase in tourism. The town of Cotter, Ar- mitigating the effects of Federal water kansas, for example, bills itself as ‘‘Trout Odd Fellows is the simple but awe-in- development projects. Under this pro- Capital USA’’; and spiring goal of making the world a bet- posal, several National Fish Hatch- Whereas, trout fishing in the White River ter place to live. It is a daunting goal eries, including the Greers Ferry and basin is worth about three times the annual that both organizations take very seri- Norfork National Fish Hatcheries in flood losses prevented by Beaver, Table ously. Members are involved in a vari- Arkansas, are scheduled to lose their Rock, Bull Shoals, Norfork, Greers Ferry, ety of different relief projects, includ- and Clearwater reservoirs, and these struc- FWS funding. The reliability of alter- tures averted fifty-one million four hundred ing the Educational Foundation which native mechanisms to provide Federal thousand dollars ($51,400,000) in damages in provides scholarships and loans for stu- funding for the operation of FWS miti- the last fiscal year; and dents aspiring to go to college, the SOS gation hatcheries is currently uncer- Whereas, the electricity generated from Children’s Village which is an orphan- tain. Bull Shoals Lake and Norfork Lake averages age project in Cambodia and the Living I am working with the Arkansas del- approximately one hundred million dollars Legacy project which plants trees and ($100,000,000) of electricity each year, but the egation and the administration to pre- trout fishery is worth an additional fifty per- enhances the environment of neighbor- serve the ongoing responsibility of cent (50%) more than that on an annual hoods. The organization’s philosophy is FWS to fund and operate the National basis; and that friendship, love and truth, can Fish Hatcheries at Norfork and Greers Whereas, investment in the Norfork and create peace and harmony in the world. Ferry Dams, and to make sure we Greers Ferry Fish hatcheries has consist- Vickie has been active in the Rebek- ‘‘allow the investment in these hatch- ently demonstrated positive returns for more than half a century. The federal govern- ahs for more than 30 years, continuing eries to continue to contribute to the a family legacy of service that goes ment’s goal to reduce the federal deficit and economic vitality’’ of Arkansas com- increase economic growth would be dam- back four generations. Within Rebek- munities and our country. aged, not enhanced, if funding for trout pro- ahs, Vickie is known for her commit- Accordingly, I ask unanimous con- grams is reduced or eliminated to the det- ment to the community and hard work sent to have the Arkansas House Reso- riment of its promise to Arkansas and to in support of the Rebekah initiatives. lution No. 1014 of 2011, which was these small towns whose livelihood depends It is this dedication that led to her adopted in its entirety on February 24, on the fish hatcheries: Now therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives of election to various leadership positions 2011, by the Arkansas House of Rep- in the organization over the years, and, the Eighty-Eighth General Assembly of the State resentatives, printed in the RECORD. of Arkansas, That the President and Congress finally, as president. During her tenure There being no objection, the mate- of the United States work together to con- as the guiding spirit of the Educational rial was ordered to be printed in the tinue the immediate and future funding of Foundation, she worked closely with RECORD, as follows: the national fish hatcheries at Norfork and the Lebanon School District as well as Greers Ferry dams and allow the investment HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 1014 with nationally recognized organiza- in these hatcheries to continue to contribute tions such as the Boys and Girls Club. Whereas, the United States Fish & Wildlife to the economic vitality of these towns, the Service plans to cut the budgets for the Through its grants, the foundation pro- State of Arkansas, and the entire country; trout hatcheries below Norfork and Greers be it further vides deserving young men and women Ferry dams; and Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the House the opportunity to attend college, Whereas, these fish hatcheries provide the of Representatives forward official copies of something they otherwise would not be foundation for Arkansas’s world-renowned this resolution to the President

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Later, his participation in De- f the second decade of this era of per- partment of Defense and interagency sistent conflict. These innovative ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS affairs helped shape concepts that de- changes enabled Army forces to exe- fined the future conduct of joint train- cute wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, as ing and operations. The results of his well as successfully implement mul- TRIBUTE TO GENERAL GEORGE W. efforts are visible today in the ongoing tiple humanitarian missions around CASEY, JR. transformation of the American mili- the globe. ∑ Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, on behalf tary into a more lethal, flexible, and When history looks back at the dec- of myself and my Army Caucus co- responsive Joint force. ades of service by the 36th Chief of chair, the senior Senator from Okla- In 2003, as Director of the Joint Staff, Staff of the Army, it will be clear that homa, Mr. JIM INHOFE, I rise today to General Casey’s uncompromising sup- he embodied the highest ideals of the recognize one of our country’s finest port of our nation’s deployed forces American military professional. Our soldiers. GEN George W. Casey, Jr., the contributed to successful operations in Nation owes General Casey, his wife 36th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, is Afghanistan, Iraq, the Horn of Africa, Sheila, and their family its sincere ap- retiring after over 40 years of distin- the Philippines, and elsewhere around preciation for his truly extraordinary guished service to our Nation. General the world. During this period of chang- dedication to duty and service to the Casey has led soldiers at every level ing global conditions and evolving United States throughout his distin- from platoon to division and all the challenges to the security of the guished career in the U.S. Army. I wish way to chief, continuing the tradition United States, General Casey led the him, his wife Sheila, their two sons of service begun by his father, MG Joint Staff with unparalleled profes- Sean and Ryan and their families con- George W. Casey, Sr., Commander, 1st sional leadership and expertise. His tinued success and happiness in the fu- Cavalry Division, killed in a helicopter participation in the national security ture.∑ crash on July 7, 1970, while visiting his decisionmaking process directly en- f troops during his assignment in Viet- hanced the security and welfare of the nam. Nation. TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT MAJOR OF Later in 1970, General Casey earned As the 30th Vice Chief of Staff of the THE ARMY KENNETH O. PRESTON his commission as a second lieutenant Army from 2003 until 2004, General ∑ Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, on be- through Georgetown University’s Re- Casey employed his outstanding leader- half of myself and my cochair of the serve Officer Training Corps and began ship and management skills to assist Army Caucus, the junior Senator from his service to our Nation as an infantry the Chief of Staff in supporting the Na- Hawaii, Mr. DANIEL AKAKA, I congratu- officer. While serving in Germany, he tion’s war on terror and put the Army late Sergeant Major of the Army Ken- excelled as a platoon leader and was se- on course for one of the most profound neth O. Preston for his extraordinary lected to attend Ranger School and In- transformations in their history. Rec- dedication to duty and service to the fantry Officer Advanced Course, Fort ognizing the soldier as the centerpiece United States as the 13th Sergeant Benning, GA, in 1974. Over the next 12 of the Army as well as the need to sus- Major of the Army. Sergeant Major of years, General Casey was assigned to tain the all-volunteer force that was the Army Preston is retiring after 36 units within the 4th Infantry Division, stressed and strained by conflict, Gen- distinguished years of service. Mechanized, Fort Carson, CO. These eral Casey aggressively worked to care Sergeant Major Preston is a native of postings culminated in his promotion for soldiers and their families, ensuring Mount Savage, MD. He entered the to lieutenant colonel, serving as Com- the forces’ success throughout the Army as a cavalry scout in June 1975, mander, 1st Battalion, 10th Infantry in world. His legacy as the Vice Chief of and has served in every enlisted leader- 1985. Staff is an Army postured to meet the ship position, including cavalry scout, In 1991, then-Colonel Casey continued challenges of the 21st century as a re- platoon sergeant, and tank com- his career with the 1st Calvary Divi- sult of his superior ability to lead in a mander. He served as Command Ser- sion, Fort Hood, TX. His success led to period of war and profound transition. geant Major of the 1st Armored Divi- an Army fellowship and congressional As the Commanding General of sion, V Corps in Germany and the Com- liaison assignments in the Washington, Multi-National Force-Iraq from 2004 bined Joint Task Force 7 in Baghdad, DC area. Colonel Casey then returned until 2007 during Operation Iraqi Free- Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom, to Europe as the Chief of Staff, V dom, General Casey’s leadership of a where he was an instrumental leader Corps, United States Army Europe. 32-nation coalition, in coordination during the invasion of Iraq. When forces were ordered into Bosnia with its Iraqi partners, developed and In 1975, Sergeant Major Preston was a in support of Operation Joint Endeav- implemented the actions that elimi- member of the 1st Cavalry Division, as or, Colonel Casey deployed to Taszar, nated numerous terrorist safe havens. they were transforming from an Air Hungary, as part of USAREUR For- This began the rollback of insurgent Cavalry Division to a Heavy Division. ward. Later, leading the 1st Armored gains throughout the country, setting He spent his first years in the military Division as Assistant Division Com- the conditions for Iraq’s first free na- as a scout, excelling on every vehicle mander for Maneuver, he oversaw the tional elections after 30 years of tyr- from motorcycles to dune buggies, sur- peaceful resettlement of Bosnian vil- anny. Later, through the implementa- passing his peers and distinguishing lages throughout the Multi-National tion of a vigorous counterinsurgency himself as a superior leader. Two years Division-North MND(N) area of oper- and counterterrorism campaign, he es- later, Sergeant Major Preston was pro- ations. He also oversaw the security of tablished a level of stability and secu- moted to sergeant and moved to the the first free elections on September rity which allowed infrastructure re- 33rd Armor Regiment, 3rd Armor Divi- 14, 1996, as mandated by the Dayton construction activities in Iraq to quad- sion in Germany. His commanders Peace Accord. ruple. again recognized his superior leader- Over the next 10 years General Casey Following his service in Iraq, General ship skills and selected him first as a would make historic and lasting im- Casey was selected to serve as the 36th senior gunner and then as the com- pacts as a leader at the highest levels Chief of Staff of the Army in 2007. He mander of the battalion commanders of the Army. From 2001 until 2003, as synchronized the continuous genera- tank. Throughout his command, his the Director, Strategic Plans and Pol- tion and deployment of combat power tank was consistently named top tank icy (J–5) to the Chairman of the Joint to meet requirements of two ongoing in the battalion. Chiefs of Staff, General Casey was a wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and mul- Sergeant Major Preston took the key figure in the crisis action planning tiple operations around the world. A knowledge and expertise he gained in

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His clear Temporary Exemption from the Require- Army Preston has served in every sen- and passionate testimony resulted in ment of a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. 8866–5) re- ior enlisted position in the Army, from increased compensation, improved ceived in the Office of the President of the platoon sergeant to command sergeant housing, improved health services and Senate on March 9, 2011; to the Committee major. He held command sergeant an overall better quality of life. on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. major positions at 3rd Battalion, 8th The impact of Sergeant Major of the EC–869. A communication from the Sec- Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Divi- Army Preston’s efforts will be felt and retary of the Department of Agriculture, sion; then at 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry seen in our Army for decades to come. transmitting pursuant to law, the 2010 Pack- Division, at 1st Armored Division, and His untiring devotion to duty, his love ers and Stockyards Program Annual Report; finally at V Corps in Germany. Before for the Army and its soldiers and fami- to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, becoming Sergeant Major of the Army, lies, and his professionalism has left a and Forestry. he was the command sergeant major legacy of trained and educated soldiers. EC–870. A communication from the Com- for Combined Joint Task Force 7 serv- When history looks back at the Army’s missioners of the Commission on Wartime ing in Baghdad, Iraq, during Operation 13th Sergeant Major of the Army, it Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan, trans- Iraqi Freedom. His leadership and oper- will be clear that his personal leader- mitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s ational expertise were instrumental in Interim Report to Congress; to the Com- ship contributed to the building of the mittee on Armed Services. planning and executing the attack on most professional Non-Commissioned the forces of Saddam Hussein. Officer Corps the world has ever EC–871. A communication from the Direc- One of the most enduring contribu- tor, Pentagon Renovation and Construction known. We wish him and his wife tions Sergeant Major Preston has made Program Office, Department of Defense, Karen continued success and happiness transmitting, pursuant to law, the Office’s to our Nation was implementing the ∑ largest transformation of the Army’s in all of their future endeavors. Annual Report for the year ending March 1, noncommissioned officer education f 2011; to the Committee on Armed Services. system since the system was first de- MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EC–872. A communication from the Assist- veloped. As the backbone of the Army, Messages from the President of the ant General Counsel for Legislation, Regula- noncommissioned officers have specific United States were communicated to tion and Energy Efficiency, Department of education requirements throughout Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Human Reliability their career. The Advance and Senior retaries. Level Courses now are more in line Program: Identification of Reviewing Offi- f cial’’ (RIN1992–AZ00) received in the office of with what our leaders need in Afghani- EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED the President of Senate on March 11, 2011; to stan and Iraq. With the roll out of the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Structured Self-Development, an on- As in executive session the Presiding sources. line module system that will ensure Officer laid before the Senate messages from the President of the United EC–873. A communication from the Assist- our noncommissioned officers receive ant General Counsel for Legislation, Regula- the best training, noncommissioned of- States submitting sundry nominations tion and Energy Efficiency, Department of ficers are better educated, which pays which were referred to the appropriate Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the huge dividends on the battlefield. Also, committees. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Energy Conserva- with new distributed learning, the (The nominations received today are tion Program: Certification, Compliance, Army’s first-line leaders are able to printed at the end of the Senate pro- and Enforcement for Consumer Products and spend more time at home with their ceedings.) Commercial and Industrial Equipment’’ families while taking classes online. f (RIN1904–AC23) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on March 11, 2011; to Over the last 7 years, Sergeant Major MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE of the Army Preston served as the Ser- the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- geant Major of the Army, the highest At 2:03 p.m., a message from the sources. enlisted position attainable in the House of Representatives, delivered by EC–874. A communication from the Assist- Army. He assumed this position during Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, ant General Counsel for Legislation, Regula- the first year of Operation Iraqi Free- announced that the House has passed tion and Energy Efficiency, Department of dom and proved himself a tremendous the following bills, in which it requests Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the the concurrence of the Senate: report of a rule entitled ‘‘Energy Conserva- wartime leader, demonstrating unself- tion Program for Consumer Products: Test H.R. 830. An act to rescind the unobligated ish devotion to our Nation and the sol- Procedure for Microwave Ovens’’ (RIN1904– diers. He worked tirelessly to restore funding for the FHA Refinance Program and to terminate the program. AB78) received in the Office of the President balance to a force stretched and H.R. 836. An act to rescind the unobligated of the Senate on March 11, 2011; to the Com- stressed by the demands of the longest funding for the Emergency Mortgage Relief mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. war our Nation has ever known. His Program, and to terminate the program. EC–875. A communication from the Direc- personal observations and advice f tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Office of Policy, Environmental Protection helped guide Army leadership during MEASURES REFERRED the implementation of the most com- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the The following bills were read the first prehensive transformation of the Army report of a rule entitled ‘‘Approval and Pro- and the second times by unanimous mulgation of Implementation Plans; Vir- since World War II. The end result was consent, and referred as indicated: ginia; Revisions to the Open Burning Regula- building of the most versatile Army in tions’’ (FRL No. 9278–7) received in the Office the history of our Nation. Its modular H.R. 830. An act to rescind the unobligated funding for the FHA Refinance Program and of the President of the Senate on March 9, units and improved capabilities en- to terminate the program; to the Committee 2011; to the Committee on Environment and abled the Army to execute its strategy on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Public Works. of full-spectrum operations. Sergeant H.R. 836. An act to rescind the unobligated EC–876. A communication from the Direc- Major of the Army Preston was instru- funding for the Emergency Mortgage Relief tor of the Regulatory Management Division, mental in ensuring that this plan ad- Program and to terminate the program; to Office of Policy, Environmental Protection hered to principles of commonsense the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Urban Affairs. and care for soldiers and their families. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Approval of One- Year Extension for Attaining the 1997 8-Hour He worked with Army leadership to in- f EXECUTIVE AND OTHER Ozone Standard in the Baltimore Moderate crease support to families by imple- Nonattainment Area’’ (FRL No. 9278–8) re- menting the Army Family Covenant COMMUNICATIONS ceived in the Office of the President of the and the Army Community Covenant. The following communications were Senate on March 9, 2011; to the Committee These programs increased support for laid before the Senate, together with on Environment and Public Works. Army families by expanding and im- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- EC–877. A communication from the Direc- proving services while raising aware- uments, and were referred as indicated: tor of the Regulatory Management Division,

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Office of Policy, Environmental Protection By Mr. PRYOR (for himself, Mr. KOHL, Mr. KYL, Ms. LANDRIEU, Mr. Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the CONRAD, Mr. LEAHY, and Mr. TESTER): LAUTENBERG, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. LEE, report of a rule entitled ‘‘National Emission S. 568. A bill to establish a pilot grant pro- Mr. LEVIN, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for gram for first responder agencies that expe- MANCHIN, Mr. MCCAIN, Mrs. Chemical Manufacturing Area Sources’’ rience an extraordinary financial burden re- MCCASKILL, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. (FRL No. 9279–8) received in the Office of the sulting from the deployment of employees; MERKLEY, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. MORAN, President of the Senate on March 9, 2011; to to the Committee on Homeland Security and Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. the Committee on Environment and Public Governmental Affairs. NELSON of Nebraska, Mr. NELSON of Works. By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. Florida, Mr. PAUL, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. EC–878. A communication from the Direc- HATCH, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. PRYOR, Mr. REED, Mr. RISCH, Mr. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, REID, Mr. LEE, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. Office of Policy, Environmental Protection BINGAMAN, Mr. LIEBERMAN, and Mr. RUBIO, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SCHUMER, Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the KERRY): Mr. SESSIONS, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. report of a rule entitled ‘‘National Priorities S. 569. A bill to provide for fairness for the SHELBY, Ms. SNOWE, Ms. STABENOW, List, Final Rule No. 51’’ (FRL No. 9277–8) re- Federal judiciary; to the Committee on the Mr. TESTER, Mr. THUNE, Mr. TOOMEY, ceived in the Office of the President of the Judiciary. Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. UDALL of Senate on March 9, 2011; to the Committee By Mr. TESTER (for himself, Mr. EN- New Mexico, Mr. VITTER, Mr. WAR- on Environment and Public Works. SIGN, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. NER, Mr. WEBB, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. EC–879. A communication from the Deputy BURR, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. INHOFE, WICKER, and Mr. WYDEN): Director, Office of Regulations, Social Secu- Mr. PAUL, Mr. BARRASSO, and Mr. S. Res. 101. A resolution expressing the rity Administration, transmitting, pursuant COBURN): sense of the Senate relating to the March 11, to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Pro- S. 570. A bill to prohibit the Department of 2011, earthquake and tsunami in Japan; con- tecting the Public and Our Employees in Our Justice from tracking and cataloguing the sidered and agreed to. Hearing Process’’ (RIN0960–AH29) received in purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns; to f the Office of the President of the Senate on the Committee on the Judiciary. March 11, 2011; to the Committee on Finance. By Mrs. MURRAY (for herself, Mr. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS EC–880. A communication from the Acting FRANKEN, and Mr. BEGICH): S. 28 Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative S. 571. A bill to amend subtitle B of title Affairs, Department of State, transmitting, VII of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assist- At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, ance Act to provide education for homeless the name of the Senator from Massa- the certification of a proposed technical as- children and youths, and for other purposes; chusetts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a sistance agreement for the export of defense to the Committee on Health, Education, cosponsor of S. 28, a bill to amend the articles, to include technical data, and de- Labor, and Pensions. Communications Act of 1934 to provide fense services to support the design, manu- By Mr. BROWN of Ohio (for himself, public safety providers an additional 10 facture and delivery of the SATMEX 8 Com- Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. mercial Communication Satellite to Mexico megahertz of spectrum to support a na- FRANKEN, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. tional, interoperable wireless in the amount of $50,000,000 or more; to the MERKLEY, and Mr. BEGICH): Committee on Foreign Relations. S. 572. A bill to amend title 38, United broadband network and authorize the EC–881. A communication from the Sec- States Code, to repeal the prohibition on col- Federal Communications Commission retary of Education, transmitting, pursuant lective bargaining with respect to matters to hold incentive auctions to provide to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Depart- and questions regarding compensation of em- funding to support such a network, and ment of Education Acquisition Regulation’’ ployees of the Department of Veterans Af- for other purposes. (RIN1890–AA16) received in the Office of the fairs other than rates of basic pay, and for S. 214 President of the Senate on March 10, 2011; to other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, erans’ Affairs. At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the and Pensions. By Mr. DEMINT (for himself and Mr. name of the Senator from New Jersey f GRAHAM): (Mr. LAUTENBERG) was added as a co- S. 573. A bill to establish a harbor mainte- sponsor of S. 214, a bill to amend the REPORTS OF COMMITTEES nance block grant program to provide max- Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to require oil The following reports of committees imum flexibility to each State to carry out polluters to pay the full cost of oil were submitted: harbor maintenance and deepening projects spills, and for other purposes. in the State, to require transparency for By Mr. LEVIN, from the Committee on S. 215 Armed Services: water resources development projects car- At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the Special Report entitled ‘‘Report on the Ac- ried out by the Corps of Engineers, and for tivities of the Committee on Armed Serv- other purposes; to the Committee on Envi- name of the Senator from New Jersey ices, United States Senate, 111th Congress’’ ronment and Public Works. (Mr. LAUTENBERG) was added as a co- (Rept. No. 112–2). f sponsor of S. 215, a bill to amend the f Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to re- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND quire oil polluters to pay the full cost INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS of oil spills, and for other purposes. JOINT RESOLUTIONS The following concurrent resolutions S. 218 The following bills and joint resolu- and Senate resolutions were read, and At the request of Mr. ENSIGN, the tions were introduced, read the first referred (or acted upon), as indicated: name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. and second times by unanimous con- By Mr. REID (for himself, Mr. MCCON- KIRK) was added as a cosponsor of S. sent, and referred as indicated: NELL, Mr. KERRY, Mr. LUGAR, Mr. 218, a bill to improve patient access to By Mr. KERRY (for himself, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. ALEXANDER, Ms. AYOTTE, health care services and provide im- LUGAR, and Mr. UDALL of Colorado): Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. proved medical care by reducing the BEGICH, Mr. BENNET, Mr. BINGAMAN, S. 565. A bill to establish an employment— excessive burden the liability system based immigrant visa for alien entrepreneurs Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. who have received significant capital from BOOZMAN, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. BROWN of places on the health care delivery sys- investors to establish a business in the Massachusetts, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, tem. United States; to the Committee on the Ju- Mr. BURR, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. S. 242 diciary. CARDIN, Mr. CARPER, Mr. CASEY, Mr. At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, By Ms. MURKOWSKI: CHAMBLISS, Mr. COATS, Mr. COBURN, the name of the Senator from Arkansas S. 566. A bill to provide for the establish- Mr. COCHRAN, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. (Mr. BOOZMAN) was added as a cospon- ment of the National Volcano Early Warning CONRAD, Mr. COONS, Mr. CORKER, Mr. and Monitoring System; to the Committee CORNYN, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. DEMINT, Mr. sor of S. 242, a bill to amend title 10, on Energy and Natural Resources. DURBIN, Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. ENZI, Mrs. United States Code, to enhance the By Mr. CONRAD (for himself and Ms. FEINSTEIN, Mr. FRANKEN, Mrs. roles and responsibilities of the Chief COLLINS): GILLIBRAND, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. GRASS- of the National Guard Bureau. S. 567. A bill to amend the small, rural LEY, Mrs. HAGAN, Mr. HARKIN, Mr. S. 260 school achievement program and the rural HATCH, Mr. HOEVEN, Mrs. HUTCHISON, ELSON and low-income school program under part B Mr. INHOFE, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. ISAKSON, At the request of Mr. N of Flor- of title VI of the Elementary and Secondary Mr. JOHANNS, Mr. JOHNSON of Wis- ida, the names of the Senator from Education Act of 1965; to the Committee on consin, Mr. JOHNSON of South Da- Michigan (Ms. STABENOW) and the Sen- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. kota, Mr. KIRK, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. ator from Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR)

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S. 328 At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the S. 554 At the request of Mr. BROWN of Ohio, names of the Senator from New York At the request of Mr. GRAHAM, the the name of the Senator from West (Mr. SCHUMER) and the Senator from names of the Senator from Alabama Virginia (Mr. MANCHIN) was added as a Maryland (Ms. MIKULSKI) were added as (Mr. SESSIONS) and the Senator from cosponsor of S. 328, a bill to amend cosponsors of S. 414, a bill to protect Louisiana (Mr. VITTER) were added as title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to girls in developing countries through cosponsors of S. 554, a bill to prohibit clarify that countervailing duties may the prevention of child marriage, and the use of Department of Justice funds be imposed to address subsidies relat- for other purposes. for the prosecution in Article III courts ing to fundamentally undervalued cur- S. 418 of the United States of individuals in- rency of any foreign country. At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the volved in the September 11, 2001, ter- S. 344 name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. rorist attacks. S. 559 At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, her MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of name was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 418, a bill to award a Congressional At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the 344, a bill to amend title 10, United Gold Medal to the World War II mem- name of the Senator from South Da- States Code, to permit certain retired bers of the Civil Air Patrol. kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- sponsor of S. 559, a bill to promote the members of the uniformed services who S. 496 production and use of renewable en- have a service—connected disability to At the request of Mr. MCCAIN, the receive both disability compensation name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. ergy, and for other purposes. S. 560 from the Department of Veterans Af- CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. fairs for their disability and either re- 496, a bill to amend the Food, Con- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the tired pay by reason of their years of servation, and Energy Act to repeal a name of the Senator from Vermont military service or Combat—Related duplicative program relating to inspec- (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- Special Compensation, and for other tion and grading of catfish. sor of S. 560, a bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a purposes. S. 509 meaningful benefit and lower prescrip- S. 358 At the request of Mr. UDALL of Colo- tion drug prices under the Medicare At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the rado, the name of the Senator from Ne- program. names of the Senator from Louisiana vada (Mr. ENSIGN) was added as a co- S. CON. RES. 4 (Mr. VITTER), the Senator from Ten- sponsor of S. 509, a bill to amend the At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, her nessee (Mr. CORKER), the Senator from Federal Credit Union Act, to advance name was added as a cosponsor of S. Alabama (Mr. SHELBY), the Senator the ability of credit unions to promote Con. Res. 4, a concurrent resolution ex- from Alaska (Ms. MURKOWSKI), the Sen- small business growth and economic pressing the sense of Congress that an ator from Indiana (Mr. LUGAR) and the development opportunities, and for appropriate site on Chaplains Hill in Senator from Maine (Ms. SNOWE) were other purposes. added as cosponsors of S. 358, a bill to Arlington National Cemetery should be S. 522 provided for a memorial marker to codify and modify regulatory require- At the request of Mr. WARNER, the ments of Federal agencies. honor the memory of the Jewish chap- name of the Senator from Mississippi lains who died while on active duty in S. 362 (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor the Armed Forces of the United States. At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, of S. 522, a bill to clarify the rights and S. RES. 51 the name of the Senator from Rhode Is- responsibilities of Federal entities in At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the land (Mr. REED) was added as a cospon- the spectrum relocation process, and names of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. sor of S. 362, a bill to amend the Public for other purposes. BEGICH), the Senator from Missouri Health Service Act to provide for a S. 528 (Mr. BLUNT), the Senator from Ohio Pancreatic Cancer Initiative, and for At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, (Mr. BROWN), the Senator from South other purposes. the name of the Senator from Mary- Dakota (Mr. JOHNSON), the Senator S. 374 land (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a co- from Massachusetts (Mr. KERRY), the At the request of Mr. KERRY, the sponsor of S. 528, a bill to provide driv- Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. KOHL), name of the Senator from Minnesota er safety grants to States with grad- the Senator from Michigan (Mr. (Mr. FRANKEN) was added as a cospon- uated driver licensing laws that meet LEVIN), the Senator from Indiana (Mr. sor of S. 374, a bill to amend title XVIII certain minimum requirements. LUGAR), the Senator from Maryland of the Social Security Act to eliminate S. 545 (Ms. MIKULSKI), the Senator from Flor- the 190—day lifetime limit on inpatient At the request of Mr. UDALL of Colo- ida (Mr. NELSON), the Senator from psychiatric hospital services under the rado, the name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. RISCH), the Senator from Medicare program. New Mexico (Mr. BINGAMAN) was added West Virginia (Mr. ROCKEFELLER) and S. 387 as a cosponsor of S. 545, a bill to amend the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. INOUYE) At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the the Energy Employees Occupational were added as cosponsors of S. Res. 51, name of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. Illness Compensation Program Act of a resolution recognizing the 190th anni- MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor 2000 to strengthen the quality control versary of the independence of Greece of S. 387, a bill to amend title 37, measures in place for part B lung dis- and celebrating Greek and American United States Code, to provide flexible ease claims and part E processes with democracy. spending arrangements for members of independent reviews. S. RES. 98 uniformed services, and for other pur- S. 549 At the request of Mr. KOHL, the name poses. At the request of Mr. ENSIGN, the of the Senator from Maine (Ms. COL- S. 411 name of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. LINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor Res. 98, a resolution to express the name of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. of S. 549, a bill to require the Attorney sense of the Senate regarding the MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor General of the United States to com- school breakfast program. of S. 411, a bill to amend title 38, pile, and make publically available, S. RES. 99 United States Code, to authorize the certain data relating to the Equal Ac- At the request of Mr. DEMINT, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter cess to Justice Act, and for other pur- names of the Senator from New Hamp- into agreements with States and non- poses. shire (Ms. AYOTTE) and the Senator

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Res. 99, a res- ican entrepreneurs conducted by the new jobs in the U.S. and raised not less olution expressing the sense of the Sen- Kauffman Foundation, an over- than $100,000 in additional capital in- ate that the primary safeguard for the whelming majority of the participants vestment or generate not less than well-being and protection of children is felt that ‘‘the United States cannot $100,000 in revenue. the family, and that the primary safe- have a sustained economic recovery Immigrant entrepreneurs want to guards for the legal rights of children without another burst of entrepre- come to America, hire Americans, and in the United States are the Constitu- neurial activity.’’ Over the past 15 create jobs right here for Americans— tions of the United States and the sev- years, immigrant entrepreneurs have and we should be helping them come. eral States, and that, because the use started 25 percent of venture-backed Senator KERRY and I believe that it is of international treaties to govern pol- public companies and 40 percent of in our national interest to encourage icy in the United States on families companies in the high technology sec- those who can help drive the next gen- and children is contrary to principles tor. A 2007 report commissioned by the eration of innovation to do it here, not of self-government and federalism, and National Venture Capital Association someplace else. This plan has the sup- that, because the United Nations Con- noted that the market capitalization of port of investors, immigrants, tech- vention on the Rights of the Child un- publically traded venture-backed com- nology organizations, and taxpayers. I dermines traditional principles of law panies founded by immigrant entre- ask for your support on passage of this in the United States regarding parents preneurs exceeded $500 billion. bill. and children, the President should not The StartUp visa represents a com- By Ms. MURKOWSKI: transmit the Convention to the Senate monsense solution to this problem and S. 566. A bill to provide for the estab- for its advice and consent. does not require the creation of new lishment of the National Volcano Early visas. The bill proposes to draw from S. RES. 100 Warning and Monitoring System; to existing visas under the EB–5 category, At the request of Mr. BENNET, the the Committee on Energy and Natural which is a set-aside of visas for immi- name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. Resources. HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. grants who invest at least $1 million in Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I Res. 100, a resolution designating the U.S., and thereby create 10 jobs, to rise today to reintroduce a bill and March 11, 2011, as ‘‘World Plumbing obtain a green card. In areas where un- talk about an issue that has, unfortu- Day’’. employment is high, foreign nationals nately, become a regular occurrence in f need only invest $500,000 to obtain resi- Alaska and holds great interest to the dency. Many more visas are annually Nation and the world. I am talking STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED allocated for the EB–5 category than BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS about volcano monitoring. While erupt- are used, so the addition of immigrant ing volcanoes are a early constant part By Mr. KERRY (for himself, Mr. entrepreneurs will not require addi- of our lives in Alaska, it usually takes LUGAR, and Mr. UDALL of Colo- tional visas. a worldwide event such the eruption rado): Better utilizing existing visas, immi- last year of a volcano in Iceland, which S. 565. A bill to establish an employ- grant entrepreneurs living outside the disrupted air traffic in Europe and ment-based immigrant visa for alien United States would be eligible to around the world, to capture the entrepreneurs who have received sig- apply for a StartUp visa if a qualified public’s attention. nificant capital from investors to es- American investor agrees to finan- Two years ago it was the eruption of tablish a business in the United States; cially sponsor their entrepreneurial Mount Redoubt, which cancelled hun- to the Committee on the Judiciary. venture with a minimum investment of dreds of flights in Alaska that moti- Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I rise to $100,000. After 2 years, their business vated me to introduce the National support the StartUp Visa Act of 2011, must have created five new jobs and Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring as the leading Republican cosponsor, raised not less than $500,000 in addi- System Act. I reintroduce the bill now because I believe this legislation will tional capital investment or generate because it is still vitally important to increase the possibility that companies not less than $500,000 in revenue. the United States. such as Google, Intel, Yahoo and Proc- Additionally, immigrant entre- The volcanoes in Alaska make up tor & Gamble—which were all started preneurs currently residing in the well over three-quarters of U.S. volca- completely or in part by immigrant en- United States on an unexpired H–1B noes that have erupted in the last two trepreneurs—will continue to be found- visa or immigrant entrepreneurs cur- hundred years. About 50 volcanic erup- ed in America. This legislation will rently in the country who have com- tions occur around the world every help immigrant entrepreneurs like pleted a graduate level degree in year, according to the United States Paroon Chadha, Purdue University science, technology, engineering, Geological Survey, USGS. The United alumnus and cofounder of a company math, computer science, or other rel- States ranks third, behind Indonesia that currently employs more than two evant academic discipline from an ac- and Japan, in its number of histori- dozen American-born Hoosiers and con- credited United States institution of cally active volcanoes. tinues to grow—as demonstrated by higher education would be eligible for a That is why it is so important to plans to hire four additional staff StartUp visa. Eligibility in each of fund volcano monitoring, which in members in April 2011. Paroon and I be- these cases is contingent upon the im- Alaska is through the Alaska Volcano lieve America remains the best country migrant entrepreneur demonstrating Observatory. The Alaska Volcano Ob- in the world to do business and that we that they will be self-sufficient and servatory, AVO, is one of five Volcano should continue attracting immigrant that a qualified U.S. investor will fi- observatories in the United States. It entrepreneurs to help drive innovation nancially back their entrepreneurial is a joint program of the United States and job creation here at home. venture with a minimum investment of Geological Survey, the Geophysical In- At a time when our country struggles $20,000. After 2 years, their business stitute of the University of Alaska to achieve full economic recovery, for- must have created three new jobs and Fairbanks, and the State of Alaska Di- eign-born entrepreneurs who wish to raised not less than $100,000 in addi- vision of Geological and Geophysical establish companies and create jobs in tional capital investment or generate Surveys. AVO is unique in the United the United States, often with the fi- not less than $100,000 in revenue. States and probably the world, in that nancial backing of American investors, Finally, immigrant entrepreneurs it is a thoroughly collaborative under- are instead operating from other coun- living outside the U.S. who have con- taking of federal scientists, state sci- tries because they find the process of trolling interest of a company based in entists, and university faculty and stu- immigrating to the U.S. too difficult. a foreign country that has generated, dents. The logic of our current approach during the most recent 12-month pe- AVO was formed in 1988, after an places America at a competitive dis- riod, not less than $100,000 in revenue eruption of Mount Augustine, and uses advantage in the global race to attract from sales in the U.S. would be eligible federal, state, and university resources the very best talent and is counter- to apply for a StartUp visa. At the con- to monitor and study Alaska’s haz- productive to our national interest. clusion of 2 years, this immigrant en- ardous volcanoes, to predict and record

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Ash fall ing, and critical importance of this lyzes available satellite data twice forced Ted Stevens International Air- program, that I intend to introduce a daily for thermal anomalies and ash port, the third busiest cargo airport in bill that will provide the funding sta- plumes at about 80 volcanoes in the the world, to close for 20 consecutive bility that volcano monitoring needs. north Pacific. Russian volcanoes fre- hours. Disruption to the aviation in- This program shows that with a modest quently put ash into areas where the dustry was significant for passenger investment, a very large benefit can be U.S. has aviation safety responsibil- travel and cargo transportation be- produced in reducing the impacts of ities. Alaska’s active volcanoes also tween Asia and North America. Minor catastrophic events. offer superb opportunities for basic sci- ash fall impacted several communities My legislation will establish a Na- entific investigations of volcanic proc- as far downwind as Delta Junction, tional Volcano Early Warning and esses. An important component of Alaska, 400 miles northeast of Anchor- Monitoring System within the United AVO’s program is to conduct research age. Elmendorf Air Force Base assets States Geological Survey to monitor at selected volcanic centers. were temporarily relocated. There were warn and protect citizens from undue Alaska’s volcanoes are potentially also impacts to oil field operations due and avoidable harm from volcanic ac- hazardous to passenger and freight air- to the cessation of oil storage at Chev- tivity. The USGS will coordinate a craft as jet engines sometimes fail ron’s Drift River Oil Terminal. The management plan with the other rel- after ingesting volcanic ash. On De- economic impact is estimated to be evant federal departments, including cember 15, 1989, a Boeing 747 flying 240 less than or equal to the Redoubt erup- the Department of Transportation, kilometers, 150 miles, northeast of An- tions also disrupted air traffic in the Federal Aviation Administration; the chorage encountered an ash cloud region. Hundreds of commercial flights National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- erupted from Redoubt Volcano and lost were cancelled and cargo companies ministration, the Department of Home- power in all four jet engines. The were significantly impacted. This re- land Security and the Federal Emer- plane, with 231 passengers aboard, lost sulted in employees being placed on gency Management Agency. The legislation authorizes appropria- more than 10,000 feet of elevation be- unpaid leave during periods when air- tions of $15 million annually to the De- fore the flight crew was able to restart port operations were shut down. the engines. After landing, it was de- International volcano monitoring is partment of Interior to carry out the termined the airplane had suffered also a role of the Federal Government. Act. about $80 million in damage. The U.S. It likely saved many lives—and signifi- By Mr. CONRAD (for himself and Geological Survey said about 100 en- cant money—in the case of the 1991 Ms. COLLINS): counters of aircraft with volcanic ash eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the S. 567. A bill to amend the small, were documented from 1983 to 2000. In Philippines, where the United States rural school achievement program and some cases engines shut down briefly had military bases at the time. The the rural and low-income school pro- after sucking in volcanic debris, but cataclysmic eruption lasted more than gram under part B of title VI of the El- there have been no fatal incidents. 10 hours and sent a cloud of ash as high ementary and Secondary Education The FAA estimates, based on infor- as 22 miles into the air that grew to Act of 1965; to the Committee on mation provided by the Federal Avia- more than 300 miles across. The United Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- tion Administration, that more than States Geological Survey spent less sions. 80,000 large aircraft per year, and 30,000 than $1.5 million monitoring the vol- Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President. I am people per day, are in the skies over cano and was able to warn of the im- pleased to be joined by my colleague, and potentially downwind of many of pending eruption, which allowed au- Senator COLLINS, as we introduce the Alaska’s volcanoes, mostly on the thorities to evacuate residents, as well REAP Reauthorization Act of 2011. heavily traveled great-circle routes be- as aircraft and other equipment from Nearly one-third of America’s public tween Europe, North America, and U.S. bases there. The USGS estimates schools are in rural places, and 23 per- Asia. Along this route, which co- that the efforts saved thousands of cent of our students attend these incidently follows the northern portion lives and prevented property losses of schools. Unfortunately, the unique na- of the Pacific ‘‘ring of fire’’, are over at least $250 million. ture of rural schools creates significant 100 volcanoes capable of depositing ash It is not enough to justify a program challenges as they work to meet fed- into the flight path. Some are in by just identifying a danger. The more eral education requirements. Japan, many are in Russia, but about important question is whether some- Geographic isolation, diseconomies half are in Alaska. By analyzing sat- thing can be done to reduce the impact of scale, and poverty are some the chal- ellite imagery and working with the of a volcanic eruption in terms of prop- lenges commonly cited as major bar- National Weather Service to predict erty damage and loss of life. That riers to education delivery in rural where winds will carry the ash, AVO means getting people out of harm’s places. Unfortunately, Federal edu- assists the Federal Aviation Adminis- way by providing advance warning. cation funding programs—which are tration in warning aircraft of areas to And this is exactly what the USGS often based on population—do not pro- avoid. Volcano Hazards Program seeks to do vide adequate resources for rural Volcanic eruptions from Cook Inlet through the existing volcano observ- schools to overcome these obstacles volcanoes, Spurr, Redoubt, Iliamna, atories in the United States. and meet programmatic requirements. and Augustine, can have severe im- The advances made in monitoring Additionally, rural school districts pacts, as these volcanoes are nearest to can now provide much more accurate often forgo federal education dollars Anchorage, Alaska’s largest population and timely predictions of eruptions. As because they lack the capacity to center. The last major series of erup- an example, in 1989, AVO was only able apply for competitive grants. tions of Mt. Redoubt occurred in the to provide a few days warning before Senator COLLINS and I began working spring of 2009. The Alaska Volcano Ob- Mount Redoubt erupted. This year, together a decade ago to ensure equity servatory had recorded 26 volcanic they began to detect activity and noti- for rural schools. With bipartisan sup- eruptions and/or explosions at Redoubt fied the public two months before it port, we successfully fought to include volcano. eventually erupted. the original Rural Education Achieve- There were several impacts from this The biggest challenge remains find- ment Program—otherwise known as series of eruptions from Mount Re- ing an adequate and stable source of REAP—in the No Child Left Behind doubt. Two major lahars, mudflows, funding. The USGS Volcano Hazards Act. moved down the Drift River and par- Program has been constantly under- To date, REAP is the only source of tially inundated an oil terminal. Air- funded. Both USGS and the FAA pro- federal funding dedicated to helping

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REAP dollars ized under any of the following provisions: (2) for the fiscal year minus the total make a critical difference in rural ‘‘(A) Part A of title I. amount received by the agency under the ‘‘(B) Part A or D of title II. provisions of law described in section 6211(c) States like North Dakota, where ‘‘(C) Title III. for the preceding fiscal year. schools with graduating classes of five ‘‘(D) Part A or B of title IV. ‘‘(2) DETERMINATION OF INITIAL AMOUNT.— try to enact the same education re- ‘‘(E) Part A of title V. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The initial amount re- forms and provide ash same opportuni- ‘‘(2) NOTIFICATION.—An eligible local edu- ferred to in paragraph (1) is equal to $100 ties as those provided by schools with cational agency shall notify the State edu- multiplied by the total number of students graduating classes of 500. Since its cre- cational agency of the local educational in excess of 50 students, in average daily at- ation, REAP has provided rural schools agency’s intention to use the applicable tendance at the schools served by the local educational agency, plus $20,000, except that with flexibility and over $1.5 billion to funding in accordance with paragraph (1), by a date that is established by the State edu- the initial amount may not exceed $60,000. carry out Federal education programs. cational agency for the notification. ‘‘(B) SPECIAL RULE.—For any fiscal year for With the pending reauthorization of ‘‘(b) ELIGIBILITY.— which the amount made available to carry the Elementary and Secondary Edu- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A local educational out this part is $100,000,000 or more, subpara- cation Act, we are reintroducing our agency shall be eligible to use the applicable graph (A) shall be applied— REAP Reauthorization Act in the 112th funding in accordance with subsection (a) ‘‘(i) by substituting ‘$25,000’ for ‘$20,000’; Congress. The REAP Reauthorization if— and ‘‘(A)(i)(I) the total number of students in ‘‘(ii) by substituting ‘$80,000’ for ‘$60,000’. Act makes improvements to the Rural ‘‘(3) RATABLE ADJUSTMENT.— Education Achievement Program that average daily attendance at all of the schools served by the local educational agen- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If the amount made will more closely target Federal re- cy is fewer than 600; or available to carry out this section for any sources to geographically isolated and ‘‘(II) each county in which a school served fiscal year is not sufficient to pay in full the high-poverty rural districts. by the local educational agency is located amounts that local educational agencies are The program-wide changes made in has a total population density of fewer than eligible to receive under paragraph (1) for this bill will provide many districts 10 persons per square mile; and such year, the Secretary shall ratably reduce with access to necessary resources by ‘‘(ii) all of the schools served by the local such amounts for such year. educational agency are designated with a ‘‘(B) ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS.—If additional allowing eligible districts that do not funds become available for making payments receive funds under the Small Rural school locale code of Fringe Rural, Distant Rural, or Remote Rural, as determined by under paragraph (1) for such fiscal year, pay- Schools Program to participate in the the Secretary; or ments that were reduced under subparagraph Rural Low Income Schools Program. ‘‘(B) the agency meets the criteria estab- (A) shall be increased on the same basis as Our bill also incorporates new locale lished in subparagraph (A)(i) and the Sec- such payments were reduced. codes to make the program consistent retary, in accordance with paragraph (2), ‘‘(c) DISBURSEMENT.—The Secretary shall with those developed by the National grants the local educational agency’s request disburse the funds awarded to a local edu- to waive the criteria described in subpara- cational agency under this section for a fis- Center for Education Statistics. cal year not later than July 1 of that fiscal graph (A)(ii). Additionally, the bill makes pro- year. ‘‘(2) CERTIFICATION.—The Secretary shall gram-specific improvements to the ‘‘(d) SPECIAL ELIGIBILITY RULE.—A local determine whether to waive the criteria de- Small, Rural School Achievement Pro- educational agency that receives a grant scribed in paragraph (1)(A)(ii) based on a under this subpart for a fiscal year is not eli- gram to increase minimum and max- demonstration by the local educational imum grant allocations when REAP is gible to receive funds for such fiscal year agency, and concurrence by the State edu- under subpart 2.’’. funded at $200 million or above. Lastly, cational agency, that the local educational SEC. 3. RURAL AND LOW-INCOME SCHOOL PRO- our REAP Reauthorization proposal in- agency is located in an area defined as rural GRAM. corporates a more accurate measure- by a governmental agency of the State. Section 6221 of the Elementary and Sec- ment of poverty to determine eligi- ‘‘(c) APPLICABLE FUNDING DEFINED.—In this ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7351) bility for the Rural and Low-Income section, the term ‘applicable funding’ means is amended to read as follows: funds provided under any of the following ‘‘SEC. 6221. PROGRAM AUTHORIZED. Schools Program. With these changes, provisions: more school districts and students in ‘‘(a) GRANTS TO STATES.— ‘‘(1) Subpart 2 and section 2412(a)(2)(A) of ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—From amounts appro- rural America will benefit from REAP title II. priated under section 6234 for this subpart resources. ‘‘(2) Section 4114. for a fiscal year that are not reserved under I am pleased that Senator COLLINS is ‘‘(3) Part A of title V. subsection (c), the Secretary shall award joining me again this year as an origi- ‘‘(d) DISBURSEMENT.—Each State edu- grants (from allotments made under para- nal cosponsor of this bill, and I look cational agency that receives applicable graph (2)) for the fiscal year to State edu- forward to working with my colleagues funding for a fiscal year shall disburse the cational agencies that have applications sub- to pass this important legislation. applicable funding to local educational agen- mitted under section 6223 approved to enable cies for alternative uses under this section the State educational agencies to award Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- for the fiscal year at the same time as the sent that the text of the bill be printed grants to eligible local educational agencies State educational agency disburses the ap- for local authorized activities described in in the RECORD. plicable funding to local educational agen- section 6222(a). There being no objection, the text of cies that do not intend to use the applicable ‘‘(2) ALLOTMENT.—From amounts described the bill was ordered to be printed in funding for such alternative uses for the fis- in paragraph (1) for a fiscal year, the Sec- the RECORD, as follows: cal year. retary shall allot to each State educational ‘‘(e) APPLICABLE RULES.—Applicable fund- S. 567 agency for that fiscal year an amount that ing under this section shall be available to bears the same ratio to those amounts as the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- carry out local activities authorized under number of students in average daily attend- resentatives of the United States of America in subsection (a). ance served by eligible local educational Congress assembled, ‘‘SEC. 6212. GRANT PROGRAM AUTHORIZED. agencies in the State for that fiscal year SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary is author- bears to the number of all such students This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Rural Edu- ized to award grants to eligible local edu- served by eligible local educational agencies cation Achievement Program Reauthoriza- cational agencies to enable the local edu- in all States for that fiscal year. tion Act of 2011’’. cational agencies to carry out activities au- ‘‘(3) SPECIALLY QUALIFIED AGENCIES.— SEC. 2. SMALL, RURAL SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT thorized under any of the following provi- ‘‘(A) ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION.—If a PROGRAM. sions: State educational agency elects not to par- Sections 6211 and 6212 of the Elementary ‘‘(1) Part A of title I. ticipate in the program under this subpart or and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 ‘‘(2) Part A or D of title II. does not have an application submitted U.S.C. 7345, 7345a) are amended to read as fol- ‘‘(3) Title III. under section 6223 approved, a specially lows: ‘‘(4) Part A or B of title IV. qualified agency in such State desiring a ‘‘SEC. 6211. USE OF APPLICABLE FUNDING. ‘‘(5) Part A of title V. grant under this subpart may submit an ap- ‘‘(a) ALTERNATIVE USES.— ‘‘(b) ALLOCATION.— plication under such section directly to the ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in Secretary to receive an award under this other provision of law, an eligible local edu- paragraph (3), the Secretary shall award a subpart. cational agency may use the applicable fund- grant under subsection (a) to a local edu- ‘‘(B) DIRECT AWARDS.—The Secretary may ing that the agency is eligible to receive cational agency eligible under section 6211(b) award, on a competitive basis or by formula,

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For this reason, I worked sent to have printed in the RECORD a FINED.—In this subpart, the term ‘specially with Senator KENT CONRAD in 2001 to letter from the Maine School Manage- qualified agency’ means an eligible local author the law creating the REAP pro- ment Association. educational agency served by a State edu- gram. REAP created two grant pro- There being no objection, the mate- cational agency that does not participate in grams including the Small and Rural rial was ordered to be printed in the a program under this subpart in a fiscal Schools Achievement Program, SRSA, RECORD, as follows: year, that may apply directly to the Sec- which provides additional funding and MAINE SCHOOL retary for a grant in such year under this flexibility to small rural school dis- MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, subsection. Augusta, Maine, March 1, 2011. ‘‘(b) LOCAL AWARDS.— tricts, and the Rural and Low-Income Re Reauthorization of REAP. ‘‘(1) ELIGIBILITY.—A local educational School Program, RLIS, which provides agency shall be eligible to receive a grant additional funding for poor rural school Hon. SUSAN COLLINS, under this subpart if— districts. U.S. Senate, ‘‘(A) 40 percent or more of the children Prior to enactment of this law, rural Washington, DC. ages 5 through 17 years served by the local school districts received funds cal- DEAR SENATOR COLLINS: The Maine School educational agency are eligible for a free or Boards Association and the Maine School culated on school enrollment. In many Superintendents Association want to thank reduced price lunch under the Richard B. of these districts, Federal formula pro- Russell National School Lunch Act; and you for your continued sponsorship of the ‘‘(B) all of the schools served by the agency grams, which are based on population, REAP Program. Specifically, our Associa- are designated with a school locale code of do not produce enough resources to tions are pleased to support the 2011 Reau- Distant Town, Remote Town, Fringe Rural, carry out the purposes the grant is in- thorization of REAP. Throughout the years, Distant Rural, or Remote Rural, as deter- tended to fund. One school district in REAP funding has helped to provide equity mined by the Secretary. Maine, for example, received only $28 for many small schools in Maine and our ex- ‘‘(2) AWARD BASIS.—A State educational in 2001 to fund a districtwide safe and pectation is that will continue with this Re- agency shall award grants to eligible local authorization. drug-free school program. Both, the National School Boards Associa- educational agencies— In addition, small and rural school ‘‘(A) on a competitive basis; tion and the American Association of School ‘‘(B) according to a formula based on the districts often forgo Federal education Administrators also are supportive of the number of students in average daily attend- dollars because they lack the personnel Reauthorization of REAP. ance served by the eligible local educational and the resources to apply for competi- The Maine School Boards Association and agencies or schools in the State; or tive grants. Having fewer personnel the Maine School Superintendents Associa- ‘‘(C) according to an alternative formula, also creates additional challenges in tion appreciate your continued support for if, prior to awarding the grants, the State providing professional development op- public education. We want to commend you educational agency demonstrates, to the sat- for your willingness to pay attention to var- portunities. Small rural districts are ious legislative issues that may impact isfaction of the Secretary, that the alter- often located long distances from other native formula enables the State educational Maine public schools. We also want to praise agency to allot the grant funds in a manner districts, towns, and universities, dras- your staff for their expertise and accessi- that serves equal or greater concentrations tically reducing opportunities to part- bility to our organizations. As always, our of children from families eligible for a free or ner or collaborate. By allowing rural Associations are available as a resource to reduced price lunch under the Richard B. school districts to combine funds, as you and to your staff. Russell National School Lunch Act, relative well as providing additional funds, Thank you again. Sincerely, to the concentrations that would be served if REAP gives these districts the levels of the State educational agency used the for- TERRY MCCABE, resources required to undertake signifi- Associate Executive Director. mula described in subparagraph (B). cant reform. Funds from this program ‘‘(c) RESERVATIONS.—From amounts appro- priated under section 6234 for this subpart have already helped to support new By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall re- technology in classrooms, distance Mr. HATCH, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. serve— learning opportunities, and profes- GRAHAM, Mr. REID, Mr. LEE, Mr. ‘‘(1) one-half of 1 percent to make awards sional development activities, as well INOUYE, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. to elementary schools or secondary schools as a vast array of other programs LIEBERMAN, and Mr. KERRY): operated or supported by the Bureau of In- which will help rural districts make S. 569. A bill to provide for fairness dian Affairs, to carry out the activities au- progress towards the goals of the No for the Federal judiciary; to the Com- thorized under this subpart; and ‘‘(2) one-half of 1 percent to make awards Child Left Behind Act. mittee on the Judiciary. to the outlying areas in accordance with In 2007 and 2009, along with Senator Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I their respective needs, to carry out the ac- CONRAD, I cosponsored legislation to rise to introduce the Federal Judicial tivities authorized under this subpart. reauthorize this important program. Fairness Act of 2011. ‘‘(d) SPECIAL ELIGIBILITY RULE.—A local Unfortunately, no action has been I want to thank Senator HATCH, as educational agency that is eligible to receive taken. The REAP Reauthorization Act well as Senators LEAHY, GRAHAM, REID, a grant under this subpart and is also eligi- of 2011 would reauthorize and enact a LEE, INOUYE, BINGAMAN, LIEBERMAN, ble to receive a grant under subpart 1, may receive a grant under this subpart for a fiscal few focused changes to the law. These and KERRY, for working with me as co- year only if the local educational agency changes will allow Federal funds to be sponsors of this important bill. does not receive a grant under subpart 1 for even more closely targeted to geo- The Federal Judicial Fairness Act is such fiscal year.’’. graphically isolated districts. One im- a straightforward bill that would en- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I rise portant change will allow program eli- sure that Federal judges receive cost- today to speak about a program de- gible districts to participate in the of-living adjustments to their salaries signed to address the unique needs of Rural and Low-Income School Program on the same terms as other Federal ci- rural schools. The Rural Education if they would not receive financial ben- vilian employees. Achievement Program, or REAP, is de- efits from the Small and Rural Schools Let me be clear from the outset: This signed to help level the playing field Achievement Program. bill would not provide a judicial pay for small and high-poverty rural school Education is an essential driver for raise. In fact, it would not even guar- systems. It is the only dedicated Fed- economic development. This rings true antee a cost-of-living adjustment for eral funding stream to aid rural school especially in rural America, where this year, the next year, or the next. districts in overcoming the increased schools are the linchpin of rural com- Instead, it would simply guarantee expenses caused by geographic isola- munities. I am encouraged to see that that in years in which other Federal ci- tion. the Maine School Management Asso- vilian employees receive cost-of-living Nearly one-third of America’s public ciation has spoken in support of the adjustments to their salaries to ac- schools are in rural places, and more REAP Reauthorization Act of 2011. As count for inflation, Federal judges will than 21 percent of our public school cochair of the Senate Rural Education as well.

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Yet these stu- adjustment unless Congress first votes lic Law 97–92; 95 Stat. 1200; 28 U.S.C. 461 dents face great educational chal- to provide an adjustment for its own note), is repealed. lenges. High mobility, precarious liv- Members. (b) AUTOMATIC SALARY ADJUSTMENTS.—Sec- ing conditions, and severe poverty Second, due to a 1981 provision tion 461(a) of title 28, United States Code, is combine to create major barriers to amended to read as follows: school enrollment and regular attend- known as ‘‘Section 140,’’ even if Con- ‘‘(a) Effective at the beginning of the first gress votes to adjust its own Members’ applicable pay period commencing on or ance. Many homeless children and salaries, Congress must pass a second, after the first day of the month in which an youth lack basic supplies and a reason- special provision stating that judges adjustment takes effect under sections 5303 able environment where they can do should receive this adjustment as well. and 5304 of title 5 in the rates of pay under homework. As a result of their cir- The Federal Judicial Fairness Act’s the General Schedule, each salary rate which cumstances, homeless students often would amend this pay structure and is subject to adjustment under this section perform below their peers in math and shall be adjusted by an amount, rounded to reading and are more likely to be held provide that Federal judges should re- the nearest multiple of $100 (or, if midway ceive adjustments on the same term as back. between multiples of $100, to the next higher We must do more to assist these stu- other Federal civilian employees. multiple of $100) equal to the percentage of Why is this important? such salary rate which corresponds to the dents so they do not continue to be left Article III of the United States Con- overall average percentage of the adjustment behind. The Educational Success for stitution requires that Federal judges in the rates of pay under the General Sched- Children and Youth Without Homes shall ‘‘receive for their services, a com- ule.’’. Act of 2011 would do just that. The bill amends the McKinney-Vento Act’s pensation, which shall not be dimin- By Mrs. MURRAY (for herself, ished during their continuance in of- Education for Homeless Children and Mr. FRANKEN, and Mr. BEGICH): Youth program. It makes a strong law fice.’’ S. 571. A bill to amend subtitle B of This is a constitutional guarantee, even stronger by reinforcing and ex- title VII of the McKinney-Vento Home- panding the law’s key provisions: entitled to due respect. Serious con- less Assistance Act to provide edu- school stability, enrollment, and sup- cerns arise when, as is the current sys- cation for homeless children and port for academic achievement. tem, political pressures result in the youths, and for other purposes; to the My legislation will enhance the right real value of judicial salaries dimin- Committee on Health, Education, of homeless children to stay in the ishing and declining over time. Justice Labor, and Pensions. same school, so that children who have Kennedy expressed it this way in his Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I rise lost their homes do not also lose their 2007 testimony before the Senate Judi- to talk about legislation that I have in- schools. It will assist schools in meet- ciary Committee: troduced that is essential to the aca- ing the challenges of transporting Please accept my respectful submission demic success of millions of vulnerable homeless students by increasing the that, to keep good faith with our basic char- children and youth. authorized funding level and allowing ter, you have the unilateral constitutional The Educational Success for Children other federal funds for educating low- obligation to act when another branch of and Youth Without Homes Act re- income students to be used for home- government needs your assistance for the sponds to the growing crisis of home- proper performance of its duties. It is both less transportation. When staying in lessness in our nation. The legislation the same school is not possible, or not necessary and proper, furthermore, that we will help homeless children and youth as judges should, and indeed must, advise in a child’s best interest, the legisla- you if we find that a threat to the judiciary thrive in school, despite the constant tion will help the student make a as an institution has become so serious and moves, trauma, and loss associated seamless transition to a new school. debilitating that urgent relief is necessary. with homelessness. One of the most successful features of In my view, the present Congressional com- The recession has contributed to the McKinney-Vento program is the re- pensation policy for judicial officers is one of homelessness among two groups of stu- quirement for every school district to these matters. dents: children who are homeless with designate a liaison for homeless chil- Additionally, as members of the Sen- their families, and youth who are dren and youth. Liaisons identify ate, I believe we have a responsibility homeless on their own. This reality homeless students, ensure their enroll- to make every effort to recruit and re- was brought starkly to light in a re- ment and attendance, and connect tain the very best for the Federal cent CBS 60 Minutes special about them to community resources. Liai- bench. Both recruitment and retention homeless children. The series docu- sons are the backbone of this program, become far more difficult when we can- mented several Florida families that the unsung heroes who have become a not assure candidates that the salary have fallen on hard times, yet are lifeline for children and youth in crisis. provided at the beginning of a life ap- doing their best to make ends meet and Yet most liaisons do not have the ca- pointment will hold its value over keep their children in school. It was pacity to carry out their required du- time. This assurance is basic for other heartbreaking to see these families ties; they wear many hats and struggle Federal employees and should be for who are struggling. However, it in- to meet the growing demands of this our Federal judges as well. creased my resolve and determination population. As a result, too many The Federal Judicial Fairness Act is to introduce this legislation, which homeless children and youth are falling a commonsense, good government bill. will provide much-needed support for through the cracks and missing out on I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- kids across the country. school. The Educational Success for porting it. The numbers of homeless children Children and Youth Without Homes Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- are shocking. During the 2008–2009 aca- Act will strengthen the critical posi- sent that the text of the bill be printed demic year, there were almost 1 mil- tion of homeless liaison by ensuring in the RECORD. lion homeless children enrolled in pub- that liaisons have the time, resources, There being no objection, the text of lic schools across the nation. That was and training to fulfill their mandated the bill was ordered to be printed in a 41 percent increase over the previous duties. the RECORD, as follows: two years. Unfortunately, this alarm- The Educational Success for Children S. 569 ing trend shows no sign of abating. and Youth Without Homes Act also Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Many states are reporting increases be- recognizes the unique needs of certain resentatives of the United States of America in tween 5 and 35 percent for the 2009–2010 groups of homeless children: preschool- Congress assembled, school year. We owe it to these chil- aged homeless children, and unaccom- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. dren to provide them with a safe place panied homeless youth. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Federal Ju- where they can learn and become suc- Young children who are homeless dicial Fairness Act of 2011’’. cessful adults. have higher rates of developmental

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This Mr. COATS, Mr. COBURN, Mr. COCHRAN, work with authorities in Japan to address legislation will increase homeless chil- Ms. COLLINS, Mr. CONRAD, Mr. COONS, the challenges posed by the damage to the dren’s participation in preschool pro- Mr. CORKER, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. CRAPO, Daiichi nuclear facility; grams by requiring public preschool Mr. DEMINT, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. ENSIGN, Whereas international response to the dis- programs to identify and prioritize Mr. ENZI, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. aster has been swift, with search and rescue teams arriving from the United States, the homeless children for enrollment, and FRANKEN, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, to develop the capacity to serve all GRAHAM, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mrs. HAGAN, France, and China, among other countries; identified homeless children. Mr. HARKIN, Mr. HATCH, Mr. HOEVEN, Whereas the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft Unaccompanied homeless youth Mrs. HUTCHISON, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. carrier and its support vessels have deployed struggle to go to school without the INOUYE, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. JOHANNS, Mr. to the earthquake region to participate in basic necessities of life or a parent to JOHNSON of Wisconsin, Mr. JOHNSON of search and rescue and relief operations; guide them. We must assist unaccom- South Dakota, Mr. KIRK, Ms. Whereas elements of the III Marine Expedi- panied homeless youth to overcome the KLOBUCHAR, Mr. KOHL, Mr. KYL, Ms. tionary Force (MEF), a United States Agen- cy for International Development Disaster unique educational challenges related LANDRIEU, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. Assistance Response Team (DART), and to being without a home and without a LEAHY, Mr. LEE, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. other United States military and civilian parent or guardian. This legislation LIEBERMAN, Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. MCCAIN, personnel have deployed to Japan to render will help ensure that unaccompanied Mrs. MCCASKILL, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. aid and help coordinate United States relief homeless youth have the supports nec- MERKLEY, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. MORAN, efforts; essary to stay in school, graduate with Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. Whereas January 19, 2011, marked the 51st their peers, and move on to a brighter NELSON of Nebraska, Mr. NELSON of anniversary of the signing of the United future. Florida, Mr. PAUL, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. States-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security, which has played an indispen- The history of litigation under the PRYOR, Mr. REED of Rhode Island, Mr. sable role in ensuring the security and pros- McKinney-Vento Act makes clear that RISCH, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, perity of both the United States and Japan, we must do a better job helping edu- Mr. RUBIO, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SCHUMER, as well as in promoting regional peace and cators learn about homelessness and Mr. SESSIONS, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. SHEL- stability; support them in implementing the law. BY, Ms. SNOWE, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. Whereas the United States-Japan alliance To this end, the legislation provides TESTER, Mr. THUNE, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. is based upon shared values, democratic funding for technical assistance and UDALL of Colorado, Mr. UDALL of New ideals, free markets, and a mutual respect training, and requires participation in Mexico, Mr. VITTER, Mr. WARNER, Mr. for human rights, individual liberties, and the rule of law; professional development activities. WEBB, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. WICKER, Whereas Japan is among the most gen- As we work on the reauthorization of and Mr. WYDEN) submitted the fol- erous donor nations, providing billions of the Elementary and Secondary Edu- lowing resolution; which was consid- dollars of foreign assistance, including dis- cation Act, we must recognize that ered and agreed to: aster relief, annually to developing coun- children who do not know where they S. RES. 101 tries; and will sleep at night, or where their next Whereas at 2:46 pm on March 11, 2011, an Whereas the Self-Defense Forces of Japan meal will come from, face far greater earthquake initially reported as measuring have contributed broadly to global security challenges than simply remembering 8.9 on the Richter scale, the strongest re- missions, including relief operations fol- to do their homework. We must ac- corded in more than 100 years in Japan, oc- lowing the tsunami in Indonesia in 2005, re- curred near the Tohoku region of Northeast construction in Iraq from 2004 to 2006, and re- knowledge that children who bounce lief assistance following the earthquake in between schools with each change of Japan, 81 miles off the coast from Sendai City; Haiti in 2010: Now, therefore, be it residence have little hope of taking ad- Whereas intense shaking could be felt from Resolved, That the Senate— vantage of even the best school pro- Tokyo to Kamaishi, an arc of roughly 360 (1) mourns the loss of life resulting from grams. The most qualified teacher, or miles; the earthquake and tsunami in Japan on the most exceptional math or reading Whereas the earthquake generated a mas- March 11, 2011; program, will not benefit children who sive tsunami that caused widespread damage (2) expresses its deepest condolences to the are not enrolled in school, not attend- to a swath of the northeast Japanese coast- families of the victims of this tragedy; line and traveled across the Pacific Ocean, (3) expresses its sympathies to the sur- ing regularly, and not assisted to over- vivors who are still suffering in the after- come the barriers caused by homeless- causing damage to coastal communities as far away as the States of Hawaii, Oregon, math of this natural disaster; ness. The Educational Success for Chil- and California; (4) commends the government of Japan for dren and Youth Without Homes Act Whereas authorities in Japan confirm at its courageous and professional response to builds upon the proven successes of the least 2,800 deaths from the earthquake and this natural disaster; McKinney-Vento Act’s Education of resulting tsunami, a toll that is expected to (5) supports the efforts already underway Homeless Children and Youth program, rise as many thousands remain missing as of by the United States Government, relief while addressing remaining challenges. the date of approval of this resolution; agencies, and private citizens to assist the Whereas approximately 400,000 people have government and people of Japan in their It is critical legislation that will help time of need; and ensure that the homeless children of been displaced from their homes and are now living in shelters or with relatives; (6) urges the United States and the inter- today do not become the homeless Whereas within minutes of the earthquake, national community to provide additional adults of tomorrow. the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- humanitarian assistance to aid the survivors f ministration alerted emergency workers in and support reconstruction efforts. the States of Hawaii, California, Oregon, f SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS Washington, and Alaska that a potentially AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND catastrophic tsunami was heading toward those States and mobilized the Tsunami PROPOSED SENATE RESOLUTION 101—EX- Warning System in the Pacific; SA 161. Mr. JOHANNS (for himself and Mr. PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE Whereas the earthquake forced the emer- MANCHIN) submitted an amendment intended SENATE RELATING TO THE gency shutdown of 4 nuclear power facilities to be proposed by him to the bill S. 493, to MARCH 11, 2011, EARTHQUAKE in Japan, representing a significant loss of reauthorize and improve the SBIR and STTR AND TSUNAMI IN JAPAN electric generation capacity for Japan and programs, and for other purposes; which was necessitating rolling blackouts in portions of ordered to lie on the table. Mr. REID of Nevada (for himself, Mr. Tokyo; SA 162. Mr. DEMINT submitted an amend- MCCONNELL, Mr. KERRY, Mr. LUGAR, Whereas the earthquake and the resulting ment intended to be proposed by him to the Mr. AKAKA, Mr. ALEXANDER, Ms. tsunami severely damaged the Fukushima bill S. 493, supra; which was ordered to lie on AYOTTE, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. BAUCUS, Daiichi nuclear power station, precipitating the table.

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SA 163. Mr. DEMINT submitted an amend- with the following table (one-half of such (9) Planned Parenthood of Orange & San ment intended to be proposed by him to the amount in the case of a taxpayer whose tax Bernardino Counties, Inc. in Orange, Cali- bill S. 493, supra; which was ordered to lie on is determined under section 1(c) for the tax- fornia. the table. able year): (10) Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San SA 164. Mr. DEMINT submitted an amend- Gabriel Valley, Inc. in Pasadena, California. ment intended to be proposed by him to the (11) Planned Parenthood of the Pacific ‘‘If the household income pressed The applicable bill S. 493, supra; which was ordered to lie on as a period of property line) is: dollar amount Southwest in San Diego, California. the table. is: (12) Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara, SA 165. Mr. DEMINT submitted an amend- Less than 200$ ...... $600 Ventura & San Luis Obispo Counties in ment intended to be proposed by him to the At least 200% but less than Santa Barbara, California. bill S. 493, supra; which was ordered to lie on 300% ...... $1,500 (13) Planned Parenthood: Shasta-Diablo in the table. At least 300% but less than Concord, California. EMINT submitted an amend- SA 166. Mr. D 400% ...... $2,500.’’ (14) Six Rivers Planned Parenthood in Eu- ment intended to be proposed by him to the reka, California. bill S. 493, supra; which was ordered to lie on (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment (15) Planned Parenthood of the Rocky the table. made by this section shall apply to taxable Mountains in Denver, Colorado. EMINT submitted an amend- SA 167. Mr. D years beginning after December 31, 2013. (16) Planned Parenthood of Southern New ment intended to be proposed by him to the England, Inc. in New Haven, Connecticut. bill S. 493, supra; which was ordered to lie on SA 162. Mr. DEMINT submitted an (17) Planned Parenthood of Delaware in the table. amendment intended to be proposed by Wilmington, Delaware. SA 168. Mr. DEMINT submitted an amend- him to the bill S. 493, to reauthorize (18) Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan ment intended to be proposed by him to the Washington, D.C., Inc. in Washington, Dis- bill S. 493, supra; which was ordered to lie on and improve the SBIR and STTR pro- grams, and for other purposes; which trict of Columbia. the table. (19) Florida Association of Planned Parent- SA 169. Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. THUNE, was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- hood Affiliates in Sarasota, Florida. and Mr. BARRASSO) submitted an amendment lows: (20) Planned Parenthood of Collier County intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. At the end of the bill, add the following: in Naples, Florida. 493, supra; which was ordered to lie on the SEC. 504. RECISION OF FUNDS FOR THE NA- (21) Planned Parenthood of Greater Or- table. TIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS lando, Inc. in Orlando, Florida. f AND THE HUMANITIES. (22) Planned Parenthood of North Florida (a) RECISION.—Notwithstanding any other in Jacksonville, Florida. TEXT OF AMENDMENTS provision of law, all unobligated balances (23) Planned Parenthood of South Florida Mr. JOHANNS (for himself held by the Chairperson of the National En- and the Treasure Coast, Inc. in West Palm SA 161. dowment for the Arts, the Chairperson of the and Mr. MANCHIN) submitted an amend- Beach, Florida. National Endowment for the Humanities, (24) Planned Parenthood of Southwest and ment intended to be proposed by him and the Director of the Institute of Museum to the bill S. 493, to reauthorize and Central Florida, Inc. in Sarasota, Florida. and Library Services for the National Foun- (25) Planned Parenthood of Hawaii in Hon- improve the SBIR and STTR programs, dation on the Arts and the Humanities under olulu, Hawaii. the National Foundation on the Arts and the and for other purposes; which was or- (26) Planned Parenthood of Greater Wash- Humanities Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 951 note et dered to lie on the table; as follows: ington and North Idaho in Yakima, Wash- seq.), as in effect on the day before the date ington. At the end, add the following: of enactment of this Act, are rescinded and (27) Planned Parenthood of Illinois in Chi- TITLE VI—COMPREHENSIVE 1099 no funds appropriated hereafter for such ac- cago, Illinois. TAXPAYER PROTECTION tivities shall be expended, except as deter- (28) Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis mined necessary or essential by either such SEC. 601. REPEAL OF EXPANSION OF INFORMA- Region in St. Louis, Missouri. Chairperson or Director, in consultation TION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (29) Planned Parenthood of Indiana, Inc. in TO PAYMENTS MADE TO CORPORA- with the appropriate Federal agencies. TIONS AND TO PAYMENTS FOR (b) SAVINGS.—The savings from this sec- Indianapolis, Indiana. PROPERTY AND OTHER GROSS PRO- tion shall be transferred to the Secretary of (30) Iowa Planned Parenthood Affiliate CEEDS. the Treasury, and the Secretary of the League in Des Moines, Iowa. (a) APPLICATION TO CORPORATIONS.—Sec- Treasury shall use the transferred funds to (31) Planned Parenthood of East Central tion 6041 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 reduce the budget deficit of the United Iowa in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. is amended by striking subsections (i) and States. (32) Planned Parenthood of the Heartland (j). in Des Moines, Iowa. (b) PAYMENTS FOR PROPERTY AND OTHER SA 163. Mr. DEMINT submitted an (33) Planned Parenthood of Southeast Iowa GROSS PROCEEDS.—Subsection (a) of section amendment intended to be proposed by in Burlington, Iowa. 6041 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is him to the bill S. 493, to reauthorize (34) Planned Parenthood of Kansas and amended— and improve the SBIR and STTR pro- Mid-Missouri in Overland Park, Kansas. (35) Planned Parenthood of Kentucky, Inc. (1) by striking ‘‘amounts in consideration grams, and for other purposes; which for property,’’, and in Louisville, Kentucky. (2) by striking ‘‘gross proceeds,’’ both was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- (36) Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio places it appears. lows: Region in Cincinnati, Ohio. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments At the appropriate place, insert the fol- (37) Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, Inc. in made by this section shall apply to payments lowing: Houston, Texas. made after December 31, 2011. SEC. lll. PROHIBITION ON FUNDING OF (38) Planned Parenthood of Northern New SEC. 602. REPEAL OF EXPANSION OF INFORMA- PLANNED PARENTHOOD. England in Williston, Vermont. TION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Effective on the date of enactment of this (39) Planned Parenthood of Maryland, Inc. FOR RENTAL PROPERTY EXPENSE Act, no Federal funds may be made available in Baltimore, Maryland. PAYMENTS. for any purpose to Planned Parenthood Fed- (40) Planned Parenthood League of Massa- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 6041 of the Inter- eration of America, Inc. or any of the fol- chusetts in Boston, Massachusetts. nal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by lowing affiliates of Planned Parenthood Fed- (41) Planned Parenthood Affiliates of striking subsection (h). eration of America, Inc.: Michigan in Lansing, Michigan. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment (1) Planned Parenthood Southeast in At- (42) Planned Parenthood of West and made by this section shall apply to payments lanta, Georgia. Northern Michigan in Grand Rapids, Michi- made after December 31, 2010. (2) Planned Parenthood of the Great North- gan. SEC. 603. INCREASE IN AMOUNT OF OVERPAY- west in Seattle, Washington. (43) Planned Parenthood Mid and South MENT OF HEALTH CARE CREDIT (3) Planned Parenthood Arizona in Phoe- Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. WHICH IS SUBJECT TO RECAPTURE. nix, Arizona. (44) Planned Parenthood of South Central (a) IN GENERAL.—Clause (i) of section (4) Planned Parenthood of Arkansas and Michigan in Kalamazoo, Michigan. 36B(f)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of Eastern Oklahoma in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (45) Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, 1986 is amended to read as follows: (5) Planned Parenthood of Greater Mem- North Dakota, South Dakota in St. Paul, ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a taxpayer phis Region in Memphis, Tennessee. Minnesota. whose household income is less than 400 per- (6) Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Cali- (46) Planned Parenthood of Southwest Mis- cent of the poverty line for the size of the fornia in Sacramento, California. souri in St. Louis, Missouri. family involved for the taxable year, the (7) Planned Parenthood Los Angeles in Los (47) Tri-Rivers Planned Parenthood in amount of the increase under subparagraph Angeles, California. Rolla, Missouri. (A) shall in no event exceed the applicable (8) Planned Parenthood Mar Monte in San (48) Planned Parenthood of Montana, Inc. dollar amount determined in accordance Jose, California. in Billings, Montana.

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Inc. in Odessa, Texas. riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and (53) Planned Parenthood of Greater North- (95) Planned Parenthood Trust of San An- (C) by adding at the end the following new ern New Jersey, Inc. in Morristown, New Jer- tonio and South Central Texas in San Anto- subparagraph: sey. nio, Texas. ‘‘(C) accepting funds from the Federal Gov- (54) Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan (96) Planned Parenthood Association of ernment after fiscal year 2012.’’. New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey. Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section 396 (55) Planned Parenthood of Southern New (97) Planned Parenthood Advocates of Vir- of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. Jersey in Camden, New Jersey. ginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. 396) is further amended— (56) Planned Parenthood of New Mexico, (98) Planned Parenthood of Southeastern (1) in subsection (k)(3)(A)(iv)(II), by insert- Inc. in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Virginia, Inc. in Hampton, Virginia. ing ‘‘through fiscal year 2012’’ after (57) Family Planning Advocates of New (99) Virginia League for Planned Parent- ‘‘amounts received’’; and York State in Albany, New York. hood in Richmond, Virginia. (2) in subsection (m)— (58) Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic, (100) Planned Parenthood Public Policy (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘through Inc. in Hawthorne, New York. Network of Washington in Seattle, Wash- fiscal year 2012’’ after ‘‘every three years (59) Planned Parenthood Mohawk Hudson ington. thereafter’’; and in Utica, New York. (101) Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood in Bel- (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘and (60) Planned Parenthood of Mid-Hudson lingham, Washington. through fiscal year 2012,’’ after ‘‘1989,’’. Valley, Inc. in Poughkeepsie, New York. (102) Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, SA 166. Mr. DEMINT submitted an (61) Planned Parenthood of Nassau County, Inc. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Inc. in Hempstead, New York. amendment intended to be proposed by (62) Planned Parenthood of New York City, SA 164. Mr. DEMINT submitted an him to the bill S. 493, to reauthorize Inc. in New York, New York. amendment intended to be proposed by and improve the SBIR and STTR pro- (63) Planned Parenthood of the North him to the bill S. 493, to reauthorize grams, and for other purposes; which Country New York, Inc. in Watertown, New and improve the SBIR and STTR pro- was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- York. grams, and for other purposes; which lows: (64) Planned Parenthood of South Central was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- At the end, add the following: New York, Inc. in Oneonta, New York. lows: TITLE VI—HAMP TERMINATION ACT (65) Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/ Syracuse Region in Rochester, New York. At the end of title V, add the following: SEC. 601. SHORT TITLE. (66) Planned Parenthood of the Southern SEC. 504. DEFUNDING HEALTH CARE REFORM. This title may be cited as the ‘‘HAMP Ter- Finger Lakes in Ithaca, New York. Notwithstanding any other provision of mination Act of 2011’’. (67) Planned Parenthood of Western New law, no funds are authorized to be appro- SEC. 602. TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY. York, Inc. in Buffalo, New York. priated to carry out the provisions of the Pa- Section 120 of the Emergency Economic (68) Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood, tient Protection and Affordable Care Act Stabilization Act of 2008 (12 U.S.C. 5230) is Inc. in Albany, New York. (Public Law 111–148), the provisions of title I amended by adding at the end the following (69) Planned Parenthood Health Systems, and subtitle B of title III of the Health Care new subsection: ‘‘(c) TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY TO PRO- Inc. in Raleigh, North Carolina. and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 VIDE NEW ASSISTANCE UNDER THE HOME AF- (70) Planned Parenthood of Central North (Public Law 111–152), and any amendment FORDABLE MODIFICATION PROGRAM.— Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. made by any such provision. The unobligated ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided under (71) Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Ohio balances of funds appropriated to carry out paragraph (2), after the date of the enact- in Columbus, Ohio. such provisions are hereby rescinded. ment of this subsection the Secretary may (72) Planned Parenthood of Central Ohio, not provide any assistance under the Home Inc. in Columbus, Ohio. SA 165. Mr. DEMINT submitted an Affordable Modification Program under the (73) Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio amendment intended to be proposed by Making Home Affordable initiative of the in Akron, Ohio. him to the bill S. 493, to reauthorize Secretary, authorized under this Act, on be- (74) Planned Parenthood of Northwest Ohio and improve the SBIR and STTR pro- half of any homeowner. in Toledo, Ohio. grams, and for other purposes; which ‘‘(2) PROTECTION OF EXISTING OBLIGATIONS (75) Planned Parenthood of Southeast Ohio was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- ON BEHALF OF HOMEOWNERS ALREADY EX- in Athens, Ohio. lows: TENDED AN OFFER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PRO- (76) Planned Parenthood of Central Okla- GRAM.—Paragraph (1) shall not apply with homa, Inc. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. At the end, add the following: respect to assistance provided on behalf of a (77) Planned Parenthood Advocates of Or- TITLE VI—CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC homeowner who, before the date of the en- egon in Eugene, Oregon. BROADCASTING actment of this subsection, was extended an (78) Planned Parenthood of Southwestern SEC. 601. RESCISSION OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED offer to participate in the Home Affordable Oregon in Eugene, Oregon. THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2012 FOR Modification Program on a trial or perma- (79) Planned Parenthood Columbia Willam- CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROAD- nent basis.’’. ette in Portland, Oregon. CASTING. (80) Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Ad- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the portion of all unobligated balances SA 167. Mr. DEMINT submitted an vocates in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. amendment intended to be proposed by (81) Planned Parenthood Association of appropriated or otherwise made available to Bucks County in Warminster, Pennsylvania. the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for him to the bill S. 493, to reauthorize (82) Planned Parenthood of Central Penn- use in any of fiscal years 2011 or 2012 are re- and improve the SBIR and STTR pro- sylvania, Inc. in York, Pennsylvania. scinded and no such funds shall be obligated grams, and for other purposes; which (83) Planned Parenthood of Northeast and or expended by such Corporation. was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- Mid-Penn in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania. SEC. 602. PROHIBITION ON FEDERAL FUNDS FOR lows: (84) Planned Parenthood of Western Penn- CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROAD- CASTING AFTER FISCAL YEAR 2012. At the appropriate place, insert the fol- sylvania in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. lowing: (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 396 of the Com- (85) Planned Parenthood Southeastern SEC. ll. REPEAL OF DAVIS-BACON WAGE RE- Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. munications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 396) is amended by adding at the end the following QUIREMENTS. (86) Planned Parenthood of Middle and (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter IV of chapter new subsection: East Tennessee, Inc. in Nashville, Tennessee. 31 of title 40, United States Code, is repealed. (87) Texas Association of Planned Parent- ‘‘Prohibition on Federal Funds After Fiscal (b) REFERENCE.—Any reference in any law hood Affiliates in Austin, Texas. Year 2012 to a wage requirement of subchapter IV of (88) Planned Parenthood Association of ‘‘(n) No Federal funds may be made avail- chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code, Cameron & Willacy Counties, Inc. in Browns- able to the Corporation for Public Broad- shall after the date of the enactment of this ville, Texas. casting after fiscal year 2012.’’. Act be null and void. (89) Planned Parenthood Association of Hi- (b) CORPORATION PROHIBITED FROM ACCEPT- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE AND LIMITATION.—The dalgo County, Inc. in McAllen, Texas. ING FEDERAL FUNDS.—Subsection (g) of sec- amendment made by subsection (a) shall (90) Planned Parenthood Association of tion 396 of the Communications Act of 1934 take effect 30 days after the date of the en- Lubbock, Inc. in Lubbock, Texas. (47 U.S.C. 396(g)) is amended— actment of this Act but shall not affect any

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Mr. DEMINT submitted an ‘‘(C) small business concerns owned and Resolved, That the Senate designates amendment intended to be proposed by controlled by veterans; March 11, 2011, as ‘‘World Plumbing Day’’. him to the bill S. 493, to reauthorize ‘‘(D) small business concerns owned and f controlled by Native Americans; and and improve the SBIR and STTR pro- EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI IN grams, and for other purposes; which ‘‘(E) small business concerns located in a geographic area with an unemployment rates JAPAN was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- that exceed the national unemployment lows: Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I rate, based on the most recently available ask unanimous consent that the Sen- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- monthly publications of the Bureau of Labor lowing: Statistics of the Department of Labor.’’. ate proceed to the immediate consider- SEC. ll. SENSE OF THE SENATE. (b) STTR PROGRAM.—Section 9(o) of the ation of S. Res. 101 which was intro- It is the sense of the Senate that no funds Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(o)), as duced earlier today. should be made available for fiscal year 2011 amended by section 111(b) of this Act, is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The for the Administrator of the Environmental amended— clerk will report the resolution by Protection Agency to implement, admin- (1) in paragraph (3)— title. ister, or enforce any statutory or regulatory (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘or’’ The assistant legislative clerk read at the end; and requirement pertaining to emissions of car- as follows: bon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, sulfur (B) by adding at the end the following: A resolution (S. Res. 101) expressing the hexafluoride, hydrofluorocarbons, or f sense of the Senate relating to the March 11, perfluorocarbons from any stationary source 2011, earthquake and tsunami in Japan. (as defined in section 111(a)(3) of the Clean WORLD PLUMBING DAY Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7411(a)(3))) that is promul- Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I There being no objection, the Senate gated or becomes applicable or effective ask unanimous consent that the Judi- proceeded to consider the resolution. after January 1, 2011. ciary Committee be discharged from Mr. BROWN of Ohio. I ask unanimous further consideration of S. Res. 100 and consent that the resolution be agreed SA 169. Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. the Senate proceed to its immediate to, the preamble be agreed to, the mo- THUNE, and Mr. BARRASSO) submitted consideration. tions to reconsider be laid upon the an amendment intended to be proposed The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without table, with no intervening action or de- by him to the bill S. 493, to reauthorize objection, it is so ordered. bate, and any statements related to the and improve the SBIR and STTR pro- The clerk will report the resolution resolution be printed in the RECORD. grams, and for other purposes; which by title. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- The assistant legislative clerk read objection, it is so ordered. lows: as follows: The resolution (S. Res. 101) was On page 108, strike line 7 and all that fol- A resolution (S. Res. 100) designating agreed to. lows through page 111, line 25, and insert the March 11, 2011 as ‘‘World Plumbing Day.’’ The preamble was agreed to. following: There being no objection, the Senate The resolution, with its preamble, (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘or’’ proceeded to consider the resolution. reads as follows: at the end; and Mr. BROWN of Ohio. I ask unanimous S. RES. 101 (B) by adding at the end the following: consent that the resolution be agreed ‘‘(C) the National Academy of Sciences, in Whereas at 2:46 pm on March 11, 2011, an the final report issued by the ‘America’s En- to, the preamble be agreed to, the mo- earthquake initially reported as measuring ergy Future: Technology Opportunities, tions to reconsider be laid upon the 8.9 on the Richter scale, the strongest re- Risks, and Tradeoffs’ project, and in any sub- table, with no intervening action or de- corded in more than 100 years in Japan, oc- sequent report by the National Academy of bate, and any statements related to the curred near the Tohoku region of Northeast Sciences on sustainability, energy, or alter- resolution be printed in the RECORD. Japan, 81 miles off the coast from Sendai native fuels; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without City; ‘‘(D) the National Institutes of Health, in objection, it is so ordered. Whereas intense shaking could be felt from the annual report on the rare diseases re- The resolution (S. Res. 100) was Tokyo to Kamaishi, an arc of roughly 360 search activities of the National Institutes agreed to. miles; of Health for fiscal year 2005, and in any sub- The preamble was agreed to. Whereas the earthquake generated a mas- sequent report by the National Institutes of The resolution, with its preamble, sive tsunami that caused widespread damage Health on rare diseases research activities; to a swath of the northeast Japanese coast- ‘‘(E) the National Academy of Sciences, in reads as follows: line and traveled across the Pacific Ocean, the final report issued by the ‘Transit Re- S. RES. 100 causing damage to coastal communities as search and Development: Federal Role in the Whereas the industry of plumbing plays an far away as the States of Hawaii, Oregon, National Program’ project and the report en- important role in safeguarding the public and California; titled ‘Transportation Research, Develop- health of the people of the United States and Whereas authorities in Japan confirm at ment and Technology Strategic Plan (2006– the world; least 2,800 deaths from the earthquake and 2010)’ issued by the Research and Innovative Whereas 884,000,000 people around the world resulting tsunami, a toll that is expected to Technology Administration of the Depart- do not have access to safe drinking water; rise as many thousands remain missing as of ment of Transportation, and in any subse- Whereas 2,600,000,000 people around the the date of approval of this resolution; quent report issued by the National Acad- world live without adequate sanitation fa- Whereas approximately 400,000 people have emy of Sciences or the Department of Trans- cilities; been displaced from their homes and are now portation on transportation and infrastruc- Whereas the lack of sanitation is the larg- living in shelters or with relatives; ture; or est cause of infection in the world; Whereas within minutes of the earthquake, ‘‘(F) the national nanotechnology strategic Whereas in the developing world, 24,000 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- plan required under section 2(c)(4) of the 21st children under the age of 5 die every day ministration alerted emergency workers in Century Nanotechnology Research and De- from preventable causes, such as diarrhea the States of Hawaii, California, Oregon, velopment Act (15 U.S.C. 7501(c)(4)) and in contracted from unclean water; Washington, and Alaska that a potentially any report issued by the National Science Whereas safe and efficient plumbing helps catastrophic tsunami was heading toward and Technology Council Committee on Tech- save money and reduces future water supply those States and mobilized the Tsunami nology that focuses on areas of nanotechnol- costs and infrastructure costs; Warning System in the Pacific; ogy identified in such plan;’’; and Whereas the installation of modern plumb- Whereas the earthquake forced the emer- (2) by adding after paragraph (12), as added ing systems must be accomplished in a spe- gency shutdown of 4 nuclear power facilities by section 111(a) of this Act, the following: cific, safe manner by trained professionals in in Japan, representing a significant loss of ‘‘(13) encourage applications under the order to prevent widespread disease, which electric generation capacity for Japan and SBIR program (to the extent that the can be crippling and deadly to the commu- necessitating rolling blackouts in portions of projects relate to the mission of the Federal nity; Tokyo; agency)— Whereas the people of the United States Whereas the earthquake and the resulting ‘‘(A) from small business concerns in geo- rely on plumbing professionals to maintain, tsunami severely damaged the Fukushima graphic areas underrepresented in the SBIR repair, and rebuild the aging water infra- Daiichi nuclear power station, precipitating program or located in rural areas (as defined structure of the United States; and a loss of power for cooling systems at that

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Daiichi nuclear facility; PORTMAN from my State, following the There being no objection, the Senate, Whereas international response to the dis- aster has been swift, with search and rescue maiden speech of Senator COATS on at 7:19 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, teams arriving from the United States, the Tuesday, March 15, for up to 15 min- March 15, 2011, at 10 a.m. United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, utes, and Senator BLUMENTHAL of Con- France, and China, among other countries; necticut at 12 noon, Wednesday, March f Whereas the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft 16, for up to 20 minutes. carrier and its support vessels have deployed The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without NOMINATIONS to the earthquake region to participate in objection, it is so ordered. search and rescue and relief operations; Executive nominations received by Whereas elements of the III Marine Expedi- the Senate: f tionary Force (MEF), a United States Agen- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE cy for International Development Disaster ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 15, MADELYN R. CREEDON, OF INDIANA, TO BE AN ASSIST- Assistance Response Team (DART), and ANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, VICE MICHAEL NACHT. other United States military and civilian 2011 ALAN F. ESTEVEZ, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR LOGISTICS personnel have deployed to Japan to render Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I aid and help coordinate United States relief AND MATERIEL READINESS. (NEW POSITION) efforts; ask unanimous consent that when the MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION Whereas January 19, 2011, marked the 51st Senate completes its business today, it MAJOR GENERAL MICHAEL J. WALSH, UNITED STATES anniversary of the signing of the United adjourn until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, ARMY, TO BE A MEMBER AND PRESIDENT OF THE MIS- SISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION. States-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation March 15; that following the prayer and REAR ADMIRAL JONATHAN W. BAILEY, NOAA, TO BE A and Security, which has played an indispen- pledge, the Journal of proceedings be MEMBER OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION. sable role in ensuring the security and pros- approved to date, the morning hour be DEPARTMENT OF STATE perity of both the United States and Japan, deemed expired, the time for the two as well as in promoting regional peace and LEWIS ALAN LUKENS, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEM- leaders be reserved for their use later BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUN- stability; SELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND Whereas the United States-Japan alliance in the day, and following any leader re- PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA marks, there be a period of morning TO THE REPUBLIC OF SENEGAL, AND TO SERVE CONCUR- is based upon shared values, democratic RENTLY AND WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AS ideals, free markets, and a mutual respect business until 11 a.m., with Senators AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY for human rights, individual liberties, and permitted to speak therein for up to 10 OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA-BISSAU. the rule of law; minutes each, with the time equally di- PAUL D. WOHLERS, OF WASHINGTON, A CAREER MEM- Whereas Japan is among the most gen- vided and controlled between the two BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUN- erous donor nations, providing billions of leaders or their designees, with the ma- SELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND dollars of foreign assistance, including dis- PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA jority controlling the first half and the TO THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA. aster relief, annually to developing coun- tries; and Republicans controlling the final half; UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL Whereas the Self-Defense Forces of Japan further, that at 11 a.m. the Senate pro- DEVELOPMENT have contributed broadly to global security ceed to the consideration of S. 493, the ARIEL PABLOS-MENDEZ, OF NEW YORK, TO BE AN AS- SISTANT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE UNITED STATES missions, including relief operations fol- small business reauthorization bill; and AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, VICE lowing the tsunami in Indonesia in 2005, re- finally, I ask unanimous consent that KENT R. HILL, RESIGNED. construction in Iraq from 2004 to 2006, and re- the Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. until NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION lief assistance following the earthquake in 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus Haiti in 2010: Now, therefore, be it DAN ARVIZU, OF COLORADO, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE meetings. NATIONAL SCIENCE BOARD, NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUN- Resolved, That the Senate— DATION, FOR A TERM EXPIRING MAY 10, 2016. (RE- (1) mourns the loss of life resulting from The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without APPOINTMENT) the earthquake and tsunami in Japan on objection, it is so ordered. ALAN I. LESHNER, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE BOARD, NATIONAL SCIENCE March 11, 2011; FOUNDATION, FOR A TERM EXPIRING MAY 10, 2016. (RE- (2) expresses its deepest condolences to the f APPOINTMENT) families of the victims of this tragedy; NATIONAL BOARD FOR EDUCATION SCIENCES (3) expresses its sympathies to the sur- PROGRAM ROBERT C. GRANGER, OF NEW JERSEY, TO BE A MEM- vivors who are still suffering in the after- BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NATIONAL math of this natural disaster; Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, BOARD FOR EDUCATION SCIENCES FOR A TERM EXPIR- (4) commends the government of Japan for tomorrow, at 2:15 p.m., Senator COATS ING NOVEMBER 28, 2014, VICE JAMES R. DAVIS, RESIGNED. its courageous and professional response to will be recognized to speak for up to 30 this natural disaster; minutes to deliver his maiden speech f (5) supports the efforts already underway to the Senate, and following his state- by the United States Government, relief ment, Senator PORTMAN will be recog- CONFIRMATION agencies, and private citizens to assist the nized to speak for up to 15 minutes to Executive nomination confirmed by government and people of Japan in their deliver his maiden speech. time of need; and the Senate, March 14, 2011: Rollcall votes in relation to amend- (6) urges the United States and the inter- THE JUDICIARY national community to provide additional ments to the small business jobs bill are possible throughout the day tomor- JAMES EMANUEL BOASBERG, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- humanitarian assistance to aid the survivors LUMBIA, TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR and support reconstruction efforts. row. THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

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TAYLOR KNABE commitments, a knowledge that serves as the en’s rights are human rights. Since then, we foundation for her effective decision making. have seen considerable gains in momentum HON. ED PERLMUTTER Ms. Furr exudes enthusiasm and vitality surrounding the importance of women’s em- OF COLORADO when she speaks of her devoted husband, powerment, not only as a matter of equality— Carlos Furr, and their two lovely children. Her but importantly—as good development and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES oldest child, Cherette Furr, earned a Master’s national security policy. Nevertheless, despite Monday, March 14, 2011 in Businesses Administration, in 2010, from the growing call for women’s rights and ele- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. vation of their roles in decision-making proc- today to recognize and applaud Taylor Knabe Her other son, Brian Furr, is an aspiring musi- esses, there is still much more progress to be for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service cian/spoken word artist; he is currently a junior made. Ambassadors for Youth award. Taylor Knabe at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Mary- Today, women and girls are disproportion- is a 8th grader at Oberon Middle School and land. ately impacted by extreme poverty, making up received this award because her determination Ms. Furr has a Bachelor of Arts degree from 70% of the world’s 1 billion people who live off and hard work have allowed her to overcome York College-City University of New York and less than $1 per day. While women account adversities. a Master of Science degree from Long Island for over half of the population, they occupy The dedication demonstrated by Taylor University. She has a passion for collaborating slightly less than 19% of seats in national par- Knabe is exemplary of the type of achieve- with members of the community and other liaments on average worldwide. They are vast- ment that can be attained with hard work and cancer care organizations to promote the ly more vulnerable in the face of crisis; four of perseverance. It is essential students at all Queens Cancer Center and the wellbeing of every five people displaced by war or natural levels strive to make the most of their edu- others. disaster are women and children. Women con- cation and develop a work ethic which will Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join tinue to face broad challenges such as access guide them for the rest of their lives. me in recognizing the life of Ms. Elsie Furr. to health care, education and economic oppor- I extend my deepest congratulations to Tay- f tunities, lack of legal rights and judicial proc- ess, and targets of trafficking and sexual and lor Knabe for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge HONORING FAYAZ SHAWL Service Ambassadors for Youth award. I have gender-based violence. no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication While the world’s women face daunting ob- and character in all her future accomplish- HON. STENY H. HOYER stacles, they are also the most promising and ments. OF MARYLAND untapped agents of change. What has be- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come increasingly clear is everyone benefits Monday, March 14, 2011 when women and girls have access to equal A TRIBUTE TO ELSIE FURR educational, political, and economic opportuni- Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Dr. ties. When women are free to earn a living— Fayaz Shawl, who has been widely recog- as farmers, entrepreneurs, business owners, HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS nized as one of the world’s foremost inter- etc.—they make their families and commu- OF NEW YORK ventional cardiologists. He currently serves as nities stronger and more secure. When IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Director of Interventional Cardiology at Wash- women and girls have access to educational Monday, March 14, 2011 ington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, opportunities, their empowerment allows fami- Maryland, and as Professor and Director of Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in lies and entire communities to flourish and Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine at the recognition of Ms. Elsie Furr. prosper. And evidence shows that when George Washington University School of Med- Ms. Furr became an integral part of a team women are empowered to engage in the polit- icine in Washington, DC. that provides state-of-the-art comprehensive Dr. Shawl, who immigrated to the United ical process, governments are more effective cancer care to New York residents when she States from Kashmir, has performed more and responsive to their people. Joined Queens Hospital Center, as Senior As- The world simply cannot achieve lasting than 18,000 cardiac interventional procedures sociate Director, in July 2004. Today, as Ad- peace and prosperity if half of the population and has written more than 150 important arti- ministrator of the Queens Cancer Center, she is not empowered. For real advancement in cles, abstracts, editorials, and books. He is maintains product line responsibility for the women’s rights, we must take a comprehen- also the founder of the ‘‘Dr. Fayaz Shawl Phil- Center’s management, budget and accounts sive approach that combats all barriers—phys- anthropic Foundation,’’ which he founded to receivable. Ms. Furr also collaborates on mar- ical, economic, socio-cultural, psychological treat impoverished patients. keting strategies to promote the Queens Can- Dr. Shawl’s life has been dedicated to re- and otherwise—to women’s equality. cer Center and its key initiatives. storing to good health those who suffer from On this 100th Anniversary of International Queens Cancer Center received a three- cardiovascular disease; he has saved count- Women’s Day, let us celebrate the strides we year accreditation under Ms. Furr’s administra- less lives and improved the quality of life for have made in advancing women’s rights, and tive leadership. This accreditation included many more. He has our sincere gratitude for therefore, human rights and human progress. designation as a Cancer Center by the Amer- all that he has done to preserve his patients’ Let us also reaffirm our commitment to con- ican College of Surgeons Commission on health and longevity. tinue these gains until women and men, girls Cancer. The Queens Cancer Center also and boys, have equal opportunities to realize played a pivotal role in Queens Hospital Cen- f their hopes and dreams on every corner of the ter’s major accomplishment: receiving the 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF globe. American Hospital Association-McKesson INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY I have also included a statement on behalf Quest for Quality Citation of Merit in the spring of Peace X Peace, a nonprofit organization of 2010. HON. RUSS CARNAHAN dedicated to lifting women’s voices, strength- Prior to joining Queens Hospital Center, Ms. OF MISSOURI ening women’s capacity to connect across di- Furr served in various finance management IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vides, promoting leadership and gender eq- capacities at Kings County Hospital Center in uity, and nurturing the global network of Brooklyn, New York. In her last position, she Monday, March 14, 2011 peacebuilders. was responsible for a revenue target of nearly Mr. CARNAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today On this 100th anniversary of International $50 million in outpatient revenue collections. in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Women’s Day, Peace X Peace She successfully met that challenge, as she International Women’s Day. (www.peacexpeace.org) stands proudly for had always done in prior years. Ms. Furr ac- Over 15 years has passed since Hillary peace and justice in solidarity with women quired a wealth of knowledge through these Clinton famously declared in Beijing that wom- around the world, especially those who are

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:52 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K14MR8.001 E14MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E470 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 14, 2011 engaged in the struggle for human rights. We fessionally. From there, Ms. Jones found her- ginians contribute to our commonwealth’s rich stand with all those who uphold the right of self negotiating contracts and business deals cultural diversity and history, and it is impor- women and men to self-expression, self-deter- throughout the entertainment industry. When tant to recognize the positive contributions to mination, and a decent standard of living for Ms. Stickney became the opening act for Patti our society made by people throughout the themselves and their families. We stand for LaBelle, fortune smiled upon Ms. Jones once history of our commonwealth. Through genea- the efforts of all women to have an equal again and she became part of the LaBelle logical research, Virginians are finding re- voice and representation in their communities team, putting together traveling tours. newed interests in history, languages, laws, and nations. We stand for connection, not divi- Being the constant networker, Ms. Jones and social science. Virginia’s libraries and ar- sion: for building bridges of understanding had continuous opportunities to meet industry chives contain records of history that detail the across every divide. leaders and work on large films, TV shows background of the Commonwealth of Virginia, We celebrate the power of mothers, sisters, and other projects. Ms. Jones eventually our communities and our citizens. There are and daughters to nurture the feminine in them- transitioned to work with Virginia Tech Univer- over 250 genealogical and historical societies, selves and others, to remind us that we win sity’s School of the Arts Management Team. archives and libraries throughout the Com- when we win together and we all lose when While at Virginia Tech, she also obtained a monwealth of Virginia to assist with family his- we practice violence, revenge, demeaning the Master’s Degree and produced shows edu- tory research. ’other’ and spreading fear of those who are cating the community on the tremendous work Several genealogical research organizations different from ourselves. Women by every of Moms Mabley, Paul Lawrence Dunbar and and centers exist in Northern Virginia that in- name have the same message, and it’s our Denmark Vesey. clude hundreds of members, giving significant research opportunities to the communities of message too: Love and respect one another, With her writing, organizational and net- Northern Virginia such as Fairfax County, and win peace by peaceful means—voice by working skills, Ms. Jones is always reaching which is an ethnically diverse jurisdiction in voice, peace by peace. out to others to afford them an opportunity to which nearly everyone has a family origin from realize their own dreams and goals. Under- f another place. One such organization, the standing the impact the industry has on young Mount Vernon Genealogical Society, has al- VINNY PADILLA minds, she formed the organization LEAD Inc. most 300 paid members with 100 individuals The organization exposes young adults in fail- meeting monthly and volunteers assisting the HON. ED PERLMUTTER ing schools to thousands of jobs that support general public at its research center. The Fair- OF COLORADO the entertainment business and allows these fax Genealogical Society has approximately IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES individuals to put together the parallels be- 400 members with over 100 individuals meet- tween entertainment and education. Monday, March 14, 2011 ing monthly, and holds both a fall and spring Ms. Jones is grateful for her opportunities to conference. Within the Washington area, there Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise work with Congressman EDOLPHUS ‘‘ED’’ are up to 40 lectures, seminars, and con- today to recognize and applaud Vinny Padilla TOWNS, Senator John Sampson, and other ferences in a month. for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service local politicians; these experiences increased Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Ambassadors for Youth award. Vinny Padilla her ability to help others. Ms. Jones attributes me in recognizing October as Family History is a 7th grader at Drake Middle School and re- her achievements to God first who orches- Month and celebrating the preservation of ceived this award because his determination trates our journeys and her wonderful family family and heritage within our communities, and hard work have allowed him to overcome who exposed her early to the business of en- states, and nation. adversities. tertainment. But she is most proud of the per- f The dedication demonstrated by Vinny son she is and the character they have im- Padilla is exemplary of the type of achieve- parted in her. ‘‘When God uses my hands to RECOGNIZING THE EXCHANGE ment that can be attained with hard work and help others realize their journey, it frees me to CLUB’S CELEBRATION OF 100 perseverance. It is essential students at all complete the journey he has designed for YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE levels strive to make the most of their edu- me!’’ cation and develop a work ethic which will Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join HON. MARCY KAPTUR guide them for the rest of their lives. me in recognizing Ms. Donna Jones. OF OHIO I extend my deepest congratulations to f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Vinny Padilla for winning the Arvada Wheat Monday, March 14, 2011 Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF OC- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedi- TOBER AS FAMILY HISTORY pay tribute to the National Exchange Club as cation and character in all his future accom- MONTH it celebrates a centennial of service. The Na- plishments. tional Exchange Club—a service organization f HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY with 700 clubs and over 22,000 members OF VIRGINIA A TRIBUTE TO DONNA JONES throughout the United States and Puerto IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rico—will begin celebrating its 100th anniver- Monday, March 14, 2011 sary March 27, 2011, with celebration events HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS occurring throughout the year. OF NEW YORK Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I To kick-off this milestone, the Exchange IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rise today to recognize October as Family His- Clubs of the Toledo area will host a special tory Month. Monday, March 14, 2011 ceremony on the date of the anniversary, Sun- The study of family history gives individuals day, March 27, 2011, with dignitaries, mem- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in a sense of heritage and sense of responsibility bers and guests at the National Headquarters recognition of Ms. Donna Jones. in carrying out a legacy that their ancestors located in the city of Toledo. A display of 100 With an entertainment career that expands began. The involvement of national, state, and American Flags on the front lawn will greet over thirty years, Ms. Jones has been using local officials in encouraging genealogy and visitors who will be able to view a Freedom her talents to educate and expose others to providing family history records in archives Shrine featuring a collection of 29 original his- the industry. Graduating from high school at and libraries is an important factor in the suc- toric documents chronicling our nation’s jour- the age of fifteen, Ms. Jones set out to take cessful perception of nationwide participation ney to freedom, including the U.S. Constitu- over the world by being the first black traveling and support. Our nation’s libraries and ar- tion, the Declaration of Independence and journalist. Her career began at NBC (Channel chives hold treasured records that detail the several Presidential addresses. 4), where she worked on a variety of popular history of our nation, states, communities, and Founded on March 27, 1911 in Detroit, shows, such as Saturday Night Live and The citizens. Increasingly, individuals across our Michigan by businessmen who wanted to ‘‘ex- Cosby Show. nation are embarking on genealogical jour- change’’ ideas, the Exchange Club moved its While attending a Saturday seminar at her neys, discovering who their ancestors were headquarters to Toledo, Ohio, in 1917. alma mater L.I.U., Ms. Jones met Spike Lee, and learning how various forces have shaped Through a century, its volunteer efforts have Monty Ross and other members of 40 Acres their pasts. supported the needs of the country and of and a Mule Filmworks. They introduced her to In the Commonwealth of Virginia, there is a local communities, making it the country’s old- comedienne/actress Phyllis Yvonne Stickney, high level of interest in genealogy and family est American service organization operating who she started managing personally and pro- history research throughout the state. Vir- exclusively in the United States.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:52 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K14MR8.021 E14MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS March 14, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E471 With a focus on ‘‘Americanism’’ the Ex- ations. During her tenure at the United States Lacking experience in an early learning change Club promotes the grand ideal that our Post Office, Ms. Fisher also received the fol- program, these children will enter kinder- country plays a special role as a beacon of lowing accolades: a Patriotic Service Award, a garten with a very low level of ‘‘readiness to learn.’’ freedom, democracy, equality and inclusive- Certificate of Appreciation for Twenty Years of You may ask, what is the difference be- ness. Living the ideal, the Exchange Club’s Service and a Service Award Pin in Com- tween ‘‘readiness to learn’’ and actual learn- national project is the Prevention of Child memoration of Twenty Five Years of Service. ing? Sesame Street provides many examples Abuse. Exchange also sponsors activities de- As a member of several civic and religious throughout its episodes. Here are just two: signed to benefit, award and develop our na- organizations, Ms. Fisher is active within her When Grover gets out of breath repeatedly tion’s youth, prevent crime, serve senior citi- community. She is involved with the Retire- running back and forth from off in the dis- zens and recognize military and public safety ment Division of the National Alliance of Fed- tance yelling ‘‘This is far,’’ to face-in-the- camera panting ‘‘This is NEAR,’’ the child service providers. Even as it remembers a eral Postal Employees and the American Post- viewer learns the concept of Near vs. Far. century in practicing the ideals of ‘‘Ameri- al Workers Union. She serves as President of When we see one of their spots with the canism’’ in voluntary service to all citizens— the New Jersey Avenue Block Association and song, ‘‘One of these things is not like the from those who are vulnerable to those who was the Vice President of the East New York others; three of these things are kind of the protect—The Exchange Club moves forward Homeowners Association. Ms. Fisher received same,’’ the child learns the concept of Same to bring its mission into the next century. We service awards from Assemblyman Darryl vs. Different. honor the efforts of the members of the Ex- Towns and State Senator Thomas If you’d like more examples, ask any early childhood education professional and they’ll change Club for leadership, vision, and com- Bartosiewicz. In addition to her extensive com- give you many, all falling under one or more passion. Onward! munity involvements, Ms. Fisher is a proud of seven domains: Social Personal; Lan- f member of the St. Paul Baptist Church. guage; Mathematical Thinking; Physical De- Ms. Fisher states, ‘‘I was always concerned velopment; Scientific Thinking; Social Stud- WALKER DESHAZER about improving the quality of life on my block ies; The Arts. and my community. She is a woman who For a child who has not had the pre-kin- HON. ED PERLMUTTER works toward the betterment of others and dergarten opportunity to achieve a ‘‘readi- ness to learn’’ so essential for a successful K– OF COLORADO sets an example for all to follow. 12 experience, the sequence of consequences IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join could look something like this: Monday, March 14, 2011 me in recognizing the life of Ms. Barbara Fish- Grades K–3: For want of having acquired er. few if any readiness-to-learn experiences Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise f prior to kindergarten, a child doesn’t get the today to recognize and applaud Walker full value of what the teacher is saying. And DeShazer for receiving the Arvada Wheat ‘‘WE MUST NOT LEAVE THEM often neither the child nor the teacher real- Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. WANTING’’ izes that a point made by the teacher is Walker DeShazer is a 12th grader at Arvada missed because the child is lacking the ben- West High School and received this award be- efit of an earlier learning experience. HON. STENY H. HOYER Grades 4–6: For want of the cumulative ef- cause his determination and hard work have OF MARYLAND fects of full value of instruction because of a allowed him to overcome adversities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES weaker K–3 foundation, student progress dur- The dedication demonstrated by Walker ing this period is further diminished—espe- DeShazer is exemplary of the type of achieve- Monday, March 14, 2011 cially in reading comprehension. ment that can be attained with hard work and Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to put Grades 7–8: For want of reading skills perseverance. It is essential students at all this important piece on early-childhood edu- which even approach grade level, in the face of an increased need to be able to read to levels strive to make the most of their edu- cation into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Its learn, the student slips further behind. cation and develop a work ethic which will author is Jack Bailer, an outstanding Maryland Grades 9–10: For want of reading and learn- guide them for the rest of their lives. educator and President of the Judith P. Hoyer ing skills which would make school inter- I extend my deepest congratulations to Foundation, which promotes early-childhood esting and satisfying, the student becomes Walker DeShazer for winning the Arvada education for Maryland’s at-risk children. increasingly disconnected from class work Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth WE MUST NOT LEAVE THEM WANTING and school in general. The student shows up less and less frequently, and even then it is award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the By Jack Bailer same dedication and character in all his future more to be around their friends than to go to ‘‘For Want of a Nail’’ is a proverbial verse accomplishments. class. showing that actions—or inactions—which Grades 11–12: For want of any further in- f may seem insignificant can often have sig- terest in or hope of ever catching up, the stu- nificant consequences: A TRIBUTE TO BARBARA FISHER dent drops out, drifts for a while, maybe For want of a nail, the shoe was lost. works at a menial job, and/or ends up in the For want of a shoe, the horse was lost. criminal justice system. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS For want of a horse, the rider was lost. This discouraging sequence is not an exag- For want of a rider, the battle was lost. OF NEW YORK geration. Longitudinal studies have been For want of a battle, the kingdom was lost. done—the most notable being the Chicago IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And all for the want of a horseshoe nail. school system study. That study tracked two Monday, March 14, 2011 I suggest we could draw a strong parallel groups of students for over 20 years. One between the nail in the verse and a young Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in group had a strong beginning with the ben- child’s having (or not having) the benefit of efit of a pre-kindergarten readiness-to-learn recognition of Ms. Barbara Fisher. one or two years’ participation in an early experience. The other group did not. Ms. Fisher was born and raised in Brooklyn, childhood (pre-kindergarten) education pro- By the time both groups were well beyond New York. She has been a homeowner in gram. high school age, nearly all of those in the East New York since 1978 and has success- Two examples of such programs would be group with early childhood education were fully nurtured three children (two sons and a ‘‘Head Start’’ and Maryland’s 25 ‘‘Judy clearly on their way to living successful, pro- daughter) in the community. Today, Ms. Fisher Hoyer Family Education Centers,’’ aka ductive lives. Sadly, most of those in the ‘‘Judy Centers.’’ The Judy Centers offer is a grandmother of seven children and a other group were not. early education for children from birth As for societal and budgetary impacts, one great-grandmother of four. through five years of age. They also arrange study showed that, for every one dollar spent Ms. Fisher began her postal career in 1966, for many other services to be provided to on pre-kindergarten preparation for learn- as a clerk. She is a diligent worker and team these children and their families—either lo- ing, seven dollars are saved on government player. While taking care of her children, Ms. cated on site year-round, or brought in on a spending for public safety, the justice sys- Fisher took college courses in order to further visiting basis as needed. tem, and the prison system. her career with the Postal Service and suc- The primary candidates for these programs In the years ahead we will continue to face cessfully worked her way up through several are three- and four-year-old children who are tough choices among priorities competing in home environments often referred to as for limited public funds. I believe that over- positions. She served as a Level 15 Super- ‘‘economically and/or culturally disadvan- arching all of these is the critical need to visor, Level 16 Tour Superintendent of Mails, taged.’’ This includes those who get little or give every young child a preparation for Level 17 General Forman, Level 18 Tour Su- no exposure to learning about the world learning upon which to grow intellectually perintendent and a Level 20 Assistant Man- around them, as well as those families where for the rest of their lives. Among the bene- ager-Tour Superintendent of Postal Oper- little or no English is spoken. fits we get are: A more highly skilled work

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:52 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MR8.022 E14MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E472 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 14, 2011 force; A highly employable work force; An homeless population of Brooklyn. Ms. Goodine After graduating from South Boston High increase in workers contributing to the tax also dedicated her time to the empowerment School, Ray attended Providence College and base; A decreasing percentage of our popu- and education of young people; she under- was an honors graduate in 1963 and an Aca- lation who fall into the justice system; A stands their value and sees the importance of higher quality of life for all. demic All-American; the only Providence Col- What can you do to make a difference? making a positive impact on their lives. Ad- lege student-athlete to receive such an award. Contact your local school board members vancing community initiatives eventually re- During his playing career at Providence Col- and superintendent and urge them to fully quired Ms. Goodine to extend her talents to lege, Ray was selected as a member of the fund early childhood (pre-kindergarten) edu- political activism. NCAA College All-Star Team and was named cation for all children in your jurisdiction Ms. Goodine’s work with civic and religious the Most Valuable Player at the 1963 National who need it. organizations is extensive. She held leader- Invitational Tournament, which at the time was Insist that the system determine how ship positions with the Ms. & Mrs. Corporate the most prestigious college basketball tour- many children in your district currently America National Pageant and the National need to be in a readiness-to-learn environ- nament in the Nation. The following year, Ray ment—but are not. Council of Negro Women. She also served in was named captain of the nationally ranked Continue following up to see that, using membership positions with the Nehemiah Providence Friars’ championship basketball these data, the school system creates and Home Association, Community Board Five’s team and was selected to the NCAA 25th An- implements an action plan to reallocate Transportation Committee, the Brooklyn niversary team as one of the top student-ath- funds as necessary, and to deal with staffing, Chamber of Commerce, the N.A.A.C.P., the letes in America. In the culmination of his tre- space, and other issues to get all those chil- New York State Fraternal Order of Police, the mendous collegiate basketball career, on Feb- dren into the system by opening of school United Democratic Club, the National Federa- ruary 20, 2011, Providence College retired next year, or the following year at the lat- tion of Paralegals Association, the T.D. Jakes est. Ray’s #14 jersey to the rafters at the Dunkin Clearly the increased funding for this will Bishop Circle and the Worthy Matron of Shin- Donut’s Center (Providence Civic Center), be a challenge. Nevertheless, if our nation is ing Start Chapter O.E.S. joining other great Friar Basketball Legends. to survive and thrive, we simply must do There is not enough that can be said about Ray served in the U.S. Army and played this. We must not leave behind a single child this mighty woman of God. Today, Ms. professional basketball in Wilmington, Dela- who may have succeeded in life, but for want Goodine continues to use her talents, con- ware. In 1964, Ray made it to the final cut of an early childhood education which got tacts, and name recognition to advance chari- with the World Champion Boston Celtics. Re- them ready to learn. We must not risk the table causes and community initiatives. Her turning to South Boston, Ray founded the loss of our nation, for want of giving this our accomplishments were recognized by Brook- most urgent attention. South Boston Summer Basketball League lyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, who which would later become the Boston Neigh- f issued a proclamation declaring May 7, 2005, borhood Basketball League. Ray was proud to STEFAN YOUNG ‘‘Sharon’s Day in Brooklyn.’’ Ms. Goodine is have organized the South Boston Men’s Soft- also the recipient of many awards, including ball League and later coached at the South HON. ED PERLMUTTER the following: KISS FM’s 2004 Phenomenal Boston Boy’s Club and at Stonehill College. Women Award; the Paul Robeson Theatre As an elected official, Ray served as a Mas- OF COLORADO Award for Outstanding Service and Dedica- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sachusetts State Representative from South tion; the City Council Citation for Exemplary Boston and Dorchester from 1971 to 1978, Monday, March 14, 2011 Services to the Community 42nd District; the Boston City Councilor from 1978 to 1983, Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mary McLeod Bethune Achiever Award; a Mayor of Boston from 1984 to1993, President today to recognize and applaud Stefan Young Community Service Award by Assemblyman of the United States Conference of Mayors for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service William Boyland, Jr.; and a Community Serv- from 1991 to 1992, and was appointed U.S. Ambassadors for Youth award. Stefan Young ice Award by ‘‘You Can Go To College Com- Ambassador to the Holy See (Vatican) by is a 7th grader at Drake Middle School and re- mittee.’’ President William J. Clinton from 1993 to ceived this award because his determination Ms. Goodine attributes her success to her 1997. and hard work have allowed him to overcome relationship with the Lord. Ms. Goodine’s lives Ray Flynn grew up in a family and neighbor- adversities. by the motto, ‘‘Only what you do for Christ will hood which placed the dignity of a job and The dedication demonstrated by Stefan last.’’ hard work as its highest priority. Young is exemplary of the type of achieve- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join A long time admirer of Pope John Paul II, ment that can be attained with hard work and me in recognizing the life of Ms. Sharon Ray is the author of two best-selling books, perseverance. It is essential students at all Goodine. The Accidental Pope and John Paul II, A Per- levels strive to make the most of their edu- f sonal Portrait of the Pope and the Man. cation and develop a work ethic which will IN HONOR OF RAYMOND L. FLYNN Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to take guide them for the rest of their lives. IN RECOGNITION OF HIS LIFE- to the floor of the House today to join with I extend my deepest congratulations to Ste- TIME OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AND Raymond L. Flynn’s family, friends, and con- fan Young for winning the Arvada Wheat DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE temporaries to honor him for his lifetime of ac- Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. complishment and his dedicated public serv- I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedi- HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH ice. cation and character in all his future accom- OF MASSACHUSETTS f plishments. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPENCER STAPP f Monday, March 14, 2011 A TRIBUTE TO SHARON GOODINE Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in HON. ED PERLMUTTER honor of Raymond L. Flynn in recognition of OF COLORADO HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS his lifetime of accomplishment and dedicated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES public service. OF NEW YORK Monday, March 14, 2011 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ray was born and raised in South Boston, Massachusetts by his proud parents Steve Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Monday, March 14, 2011 and Lillian Flynn. He remains a lifelong resi- today to recognize and applaud Spencer Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in dent of South Boston with Kathy, his wife of Stapp for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge recognition of Ms. Sharon Goodine. 46 years, raising their six children and seven- Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Spen- Sharon Goodine is the president and CEO teen grandchildren. cer Stapp is a 12th grader at Arvada High of J.D.S. Paralegal Services, Inc. She is also Ray worked several jobs as a kid, including School and received this award because his the proud mother of two, Dominique and selling newspapers at Fenway Park, Braves determination and hard work have allowed him James Goodine. Field, and the Boston Garden. It was his time to overcome adversities. For nearly 25 years, Sharon relentlessly at the Boston Garden that led to him becom- The dedication demonstrated by Spencer served the community of Brooklyn, New York. ing a ball boy for the world famous Boston Stapp is exemplary of the type of achievement She regularly organized and sponsored the Celtics. As a student at South Boston High that can be attained with hard work and perse- Annual Brooklyn Community Outreach, a pro- School, Ray was named to the Massachusetts verance. It is essential students at all levels gram focused on feeding and clothing the All-Scholastic Basketball Team. strive to make the most of their education and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:52 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14MR8.003 E14MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS March 14, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E473 develop a work ethic which will guide them for blessings bestowed upon her and looks for- RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT the rest of their lives. ward to continued service to the community. OF BISHOP JOHN RICARD I extend my deepest congratulations to Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join Spencer Stapp for winning the Arvada Wheat me in recognizing the life of Ms. Sandra R. Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Martin. HON. JEFF MILLER I have no doubt he will exhibit the same dedi- OF FLORIDA cation and character in all his future accom- f plishments. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f HONORING JOHN VAN GELS Monday, March 14, 2011 A TRIBUTE TO SANDRA R. MARTIN Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. W. TODD AKIN today to recognize the retirement of Bishop HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS John Ricard after 14 years of serving as OF NEW YORK OF MISSOURI Bishop of the Roman-Catholic Diocese of Pen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sacola-Tallahassee. Monday, March 14, 2011 Monday, March 14, 2011 Bishop Ricard entered the priesthood in Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in 1968. He served in the Archdiocese of Wash- recognition of Ms. Sandra R. Martin. Mr. AKIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor ington, D.C. until 1984, when he was named Born to Rita and Theodore P. Martin, Ms. Mr. John Van Gels of Boeing Defense, Space auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Balti- Martin is one of seven children. She grew up & Security. John will be retiring this month more. In 1997, Bishop Ricard was named in a very loving and nurturing environment and after nearly 50 years serving in various posi- Bishop of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahas- was spiritually fortified at St. Charles tions in the aerospace and defense industry in see, holding that post until his recent retire- Borromeo R.C. Church. Ms. Martin was born St. Louis and southern California. ment. The Pensacola-Tallahassee Diocese is and raised in Harlem and attended New York John Van Gels is the quintessential Amer- home to 64,000 Catholics in 18 North Florida City Public Schools throughout her formative ican story. In 1963, when he first joined the counties. As head of the Pensacola-Tallahas- educational years. She spent her high school McDonnell Aircraft Company in St. Louis he see diocese, Bishop Ricard led an impressive years working as a Senior Counselor at St. took a job as an hourly employee making expansion of services, including a $2.8 million Ambrose Community Center, a Unit Clerk As- $2.13. Over the years he did his job, worked sistant at Cabrini Health Care Center and a Pastoral Center. These expansions increased hard and was rewarded with increased re- teacher’s assistant at Chama Child Develop- the ability of the Catholic Church to provide sponsibility on the shop floor—holding posi- ment Center, where she worked with special outreach and charitable work throughout North tions as assistant foreman, foreman, and gen- needs children. Florida. eral foreman on numerous programs. Upon graduation from Mabel Dean Bacon Increasing the accessibility of the Catholic Vocational High School, Ms. Martin enrolled at In 1981, John exchanged his blue collar for Church in North Florida is a lasting achieve- Long Island University, C.W. Post College. a white one and was named Production Man- ment; however, Bishop Ricard’s lasting legacy She majored majored in Criminal Justice and ager for McDonnell’s Tomahawk cruise missile as a servant of the Lord is a result of his tire- minored in Sociology; she was also a charter program. Five years later he was named the less work fighting poverty around the globe. member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Director of Production for the Tomahawk and Bishop Ricard encouraged his local parishes Kappa Chapter. Due to her academic success, in 1989 was named vice president of Produc- to increase their efforts combating hunger and she earned placement on the Dean’s List, re- tion Centers—Missile Company. poverty. Bishop Ricard, however, is not simply ceived the Presidential Merit Award, and gar- Most folks would consider nearly 30 years a man of words. He practiced what he nered multiple graduate studies scholarships. with one company a great career, but not preached. After Hurricane Ivan devastated the Upon completion of her studies at LIU, Ms. John Van Gels. In 1990, John accepted the Northwest Florida area in 2004, Bishop Ricard Martin was employed at Downstate Medical position of vice president of Product Center helped to rebuild homes destroyed during the Center as the Night Administrator then as the Operations at Douglas Aircraft Company in hurricane. Bishop Ricard also worked to en- Assistant Director of Operations. Long Beach, California. There he oversaw sure that working class families had the sup- Ms. Martin had a long career in Criminal production of the MD–80, MD–90, MD–11 and port necessary to avoid becoming victims of Justice. She started as a Case Manager, pre- Trunkliner programs. homelessness. He led the effort to create the paring cases for alternatives to incarceration. In 1997, he returned to St. Louis to assume Interfaith Housing Coalition, which provided af- She later served as an investigator for the De- fordable homes for working class families. partment of Buildings, conducting surveil- the position of VP/GM Production Operations lances to monitor City employees and contrac- and General Services for McDonnell Douglas Bishop Ricard was also a leader in the glob- tors. For the next 20 years, Ms. Martin served Aerospace. He will finish his career as Senior al community. He served as president of as a member of the New York City Depart- Site Executive for Boeing Defense, Space & Catholic Relief Services, an international chari- ment of Correction. During her academy train- Security—responsible for the day-to-day St. table organization that delivers food, water ing, she was one of two officers selected as Louis operations. and other essential items to the developing company leader for her squad. While the in- While his career took him from the floor to world. Additionally, Bishop Ricard served as mate population proved to be difficult and the executive office building, John never forgot head of the United States Conference of unyielding, she was able to work effectively his time on the floor or the value of the men Catholic Bishops Office of International Justice with inmates by utilizing her problem solving and women who produce the world’s most ca- and Peace. In these capacities, he traveled and human relations skills to subjugate poten- pable military and commercial aircraft. around the globe, frequently to famished and tially violent situations. Her diligence, profes- Throughout his career, John was actively in- war-torn countries, to preach the gospel and sionalism and interpersonal skills earned rec- volved in labor negotiations, helping more than help the local community build a better future. ognition from the department’s institutional di- once to bridge the gap between blue collar Spiritual leaders impact their communities in vision and gang intelligence unit. Ms. Martin and white. numerous ways, providing spiritual and emo- was promoted to Captain in 2001, and pro- I’ve had the pleasure of meeting John on tional guidance, as well as charitable work. vided supervision to a staff of 25 officers; she Bishop Ricard’s dedication to the Lord en- eventually empowered five officers to take pro- more than one occasion during my time in sured that his outreach expanded far beyond motional exams and become captains them- Congress. His knowledge and dedication to the confines of his local parishes and diocese, selves. Ms. Martin was respected by her ‘‘team’’ have been a help to both myself and and his legacy will endure far beyond the dio- peers, higher ranking officers and the inmate my staff. You don’t ‘‘replace’’ a man with the cese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. population, who often sought her advice. knowledge, experience and character of John Ms. Martin recently retired from the New Van Gels, you simply adapt, move on and Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States York City Department of Correction. Now she hope to honor his commitment to the industry Congress, I congratulate Bishop Ricard on his likes to work behind the scenes without fan- he poured his professional life into. retirement. My wife Vicki and I wish him all the fare. Ms. Martin is tireless in her efforts to as- Thank you, John. I wish you God’s speed best as he continues to walk in the light of the sist those in need. She thanks God for all and blessing in your retirement. Lord.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:52 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MR8.005 E14MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E474 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 14, 2011 VENISSA AUGUSTIN RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATION OF Whereas, soil from each of the State’s 100 THE NORTH CAROLINA VET- counties will be included in the construction ERANS PARK of the columns in the park; and HON. ED PERLMUTTER Whereas, public art sculptures in the pub- lic plaza at the North Carolina Veterans OF COLORADO HON. LARRY KISSELL Park signify our veterans’ commitment, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NORTH CAROLINA courage, dedication, heroism, sacrifice, serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ice, and strength, as well as the incredible Monday, March 14, 2011 talents of our State’s artist; and Monday, March 14, 2011 Whereas, the city of Fayetteville has di- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. KISSEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rected the design and construction of the today to recognize and applaud Venissa honor the millions of veterans who have North Carolina Veterans Park to meet or ex- Augustin for receiving the Arvada Wheat served our country with honor. As the son of ceed all guidelines and guidance provided by Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. a WWII veteran, I understand the sacrifices a large segment of the veteran population, including Content Committee members from Venissa Augustin is an 8th grader at Drake these men and women have made for our Middle School and received this award be- all five branches of the military service; country. We must all remember that we need Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate: cause her determination and hard work have to find ways to say thank you year round. I am allowed her to overcome adversities. SECTION 1. The Senate joins the citizens always challenged to find an adequate way to of this State in expressing its pride and grat- The dedication demonstrated by Venissa show my appreciation to these modern-day itude to the veterans of this State for their Augustin is exemplary of the type of achieve- heroes. No matter how heartfelt and sincere service, dedication, and sacrifice in pro- ment that can be attained with hard work and our ‘‘thank you’’ is, it can never be expressed tecting the freedoms of this country and des- perseverance. It is essential students at all enough. Today, I come to you Mr. Speaker, ignates July 4, 2011, as ‘‘North Carolina Vet- levels strive to make the most of their edu- with a resolution that was passed unanimously erans Park Day.’’ cation and develop a work ethic which will by the North Carolina House and North Caro- SECTION 2. This resolution is effective guide them for the rest of their lives. lina Senate. This resolution honors the dedica- upon adoption. I extend my deepest congratulations to tion of the new North Carolina Veterans Park Mr. Speaker, the storyline of the Veterans Venissa Augustin for winning the Arvada in Fayetteville, NC, the most military friendly Park reads: Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth city in America, for its grand opening on July From the soils of North Carolina, award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the 4, 2011. The resolution reads: You left your families and homes same dedication and character in all her future [North Carolina Senate Resolution 85, Feb. With purpose to serve your country. accomplishments. 21, 2011] In service, you made sacrifices. You are our veterans. A SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING THE DEDICA- This is your place to reflect on and f TION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA VETERANS Share your experience. PARK. To feel pride in your service, A TRIBUTE TO LOUISA JOSEFINA Whereas, the citizens of North Carolina Bond with fellow veterans, and heal. MORRIS have a long and proud history, dating to this Here, may you find support and inspiration country’s birth, of paying special honor and To live your lives today. respect to its sons and daughters who protect The people of North Carolina HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS our country’s freedoms; and Honor your service and welcome you home. Whereas, the lands of North Carolina and OF NEW YORK our country are enjoyed by all its citizens May all our veterans continue to be honored with the utmost regard, both those who have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES due to the unending efforts and sacrifices made by all of our veterans; and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country as Monday, March 14, 2011 Whereas, North Carolina is proud to be the well as those who are still with us who con- home to Cherry Point Air Station, 8 Char- tinue to carry the burdens and scars of war Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in lotte Air National Guard, Camp Lejeune, every day. recognition of Ms. Louisa Josefina Morris on U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, the occasion of her 100th birthday. Fort Bragg, Pope Air Force Base, New River Air Station, and Seymour Johnson Air Force f Ms. Morris was born on January 17, 1911, Base; and TANYA ESTRADA in Colon, Panama. Her parents are Elmina Whereas, North Carolina is proud to call Cox and Charles Watts; but, she was raised itself the most military friendly state in by her grandparents, Ella and Ernest Beury. America and, as a state, North Carolina has HON. ED PERLMUTTER Her grandparents were important role models, one of the highest percentages of veterans in fostering her development and growth with a America; and OF COLORADO loving and caring home. Whereas, July 4, 2011, will mark the dedica- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion of the North Carolina Veterans Park; Ms. Morris married Irving Benjamin Morris. and Monday, March 14, 2011 Together they had five children: Irene Walker, Whereas, the purpose of the North Carolina Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Davina Morris, Olivia Aikens, Leo Morris, and Veterans Park is to honor all North Carolina today to recognize and applaud Tanya Elisa Morris. veterans and be a composition of objects, Estrada for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge In 1958, Ms. Morris relocated to the United spaces, and images that symbolize gratitude, reflection, celebration, and education, and Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Tanya States to work at a local hospital. After be- commemorate achievement, service, dedica- Estrada is a 11th grader at Jefferson Senior coming a citizen five years later, her children tion, and sacrifice; and High and received this award because her de- and husband followed. Today, all of Ms. Mor- Whereas, the North Carolina Veterans termination and hard work have allowed her to ris’ children are adults. She helped raise mul- Park is located in Fayetteville, North Caro- overcome adversities. tiple generations of her family and is now a lina, home of Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force The dedication demonstrated by Tanya great grandmother. Base, and is adjacent to the Airborne and Special Operations Museum, which is a part Estrada is exemplary of the type of achieve- Ms. Morris lived a full life in the past 100 of the United States Army Museum System, ment that can be attained with hard work and years. She witnessed the events of World War providing an exciting educational experience perseverance. It is essential students at all I, World War II, Vietnam and the Civil Rights and preserving the legend of airborne and levels strive to make the most of their edu- Movement. She experienced the lives of Dr. special operation forces; and cation and develop a work ethic which will Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, President Whereas, the North Carolina Veterans guide them for the rest of their lives. John F. Kennedy, and President Barack Park will consist of seven water features and I extend my deepest congratulations to public art representing participation of indi- Obama. Ms. Morris has seen it all and did Tanya Estrada for winning the Arvada Wheat what many are unable to. viduals from across the State; and Whereas, the hands of 100 veterans were Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join cast to honor and represent every county in I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- me in recognizing the life of Ms. Louisa North Carolina and are displayed in this cation and character in all her future accom- Josefina Morris. park’s Wall of Oath; and plishments.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:52 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MR8.006 E14MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS March 14, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E475 A TRIBUTE TO REV. JUNE INTRODUCTION ON THE BILL: TO STEPHANIE SCOTT MONTAGUE PROTECT THE SAFETY OF JUDGES BY EXTENDING THE AU- HON. ED PERLMUTTER THORITY OF THE JUDICIAL CON- OF COLORADO HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS FERENCE TO REDACT SENSITIVE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OF NEW YORK THEIR FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Monday, March 14, 2011 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REPORTS, AND FOR OTHER PUR- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise POSES today to recognize and applaud Stephanie Monday, March 14, 2011 Scott for receiving the Arvada Wheat Ridge Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Steph- recognition of Rev. June Montague. anie Scott is a 12th grader at Arvada West OF MICHIGAN High School and received this award because Rev. Montague is a woman who dares to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her determination and hard work have allowed make a difference. She entered ministry in her to overcome adversities. Monday, March 14, 2011 1978, in an era when men dominated the min- The dedication demonstrated by Stephanie isterial offices and women were denied the op- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, every day, our Scott is exemplary of the type of achievement portunity to preach from the pulpit or hold spir- federal judges make decisions in cases that that can be attained with hard work and perse- itual leadership offices. Despite this adversity, directly and personally affect lives. They may verance. It is essential students at all levels she preached the word with faith, boldness find someone guilty and sentence that person strive to make the most of their education and and power, paving the way for other women to a lengthy prison sentence. They may rule develop a work ethic which will guide them for with similar callings. against someone for thousands of dollars. Or, the rest of their lives. Rev. Montague was baptized and raised in they may dismiss a medical malpractice case. I extend my deepest congratulations to the Methodist church, serving in the choir, Chicago district judge Joan Humphrey Lefkow Stephanie Scott for winning the Arvada Wheat teaching Sunday school and counseling young did the latter and tragically, shortly thereafter, Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. people. She was called to the Deliverance the plaintiff in that case went to her home and I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedi- ministry in the early 1970s, under the leader- murdered her husband and mother in 2005. cation and character in all her future accom- ship of the late Apostle Arturo Skinner. Rev. One way a disgruntled litigant can learn of plishments. Montague sat at the Apostle’s feet and was a federal judge’s home address and avenge a f nurtured in the way of holiness and the min- ruling is by requesting a copy of the judge’s fi- istry of Deliverance. A TRIBUTE TO HATTIE RUTH nancial disclosure report under the Ethics in PERSONS-NELSON Anointed by God to carry on the vision of Government Act. Information in financial dis- the Deliverance ministry, Rev. Montague orga- closure reports can reveal the filer’s or a fam- nized and founded the United Pentecostal De- ily member’s residence or regular presence at HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS liverance Temple Church in 1980. The ministry an unsecured location such as a spouse’s OF NEW YORK started in a basement and then reached into place of employment. Fortunately, Section IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the streets and schools. The congregation out- 105(b)(3) of the Ethics in Government Act (5 Monday, March 14, 2011 U.S.C. App), allows the Judicial Conference to grew its first store front building at 1125 Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in redact statutorily required information in a Church Avenue, Brooklyn (1980–1988) and re- recognition of the life of Hattie Ruth Persons- judge’s or judiciary employee’s financial disclo- located to 75 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn Nelson. sure report in circumstances where release of (1988–1991). The need to have adequate Hattie was born on July 20, 1938, in Beuna the information could endanger the filer or the space to worship further led the Church to its Vista, Georgia. Her parents are the late Wood- filer’s family. present site, 810 East 49th Street, Brooklyn ward Thomas Person and Hattie Williams-Per- (1991–present). The Church is dedicated to The Judicial Conference uses its redaction sons. During her adolescence, Hattie loved to providing the community with exposure to, and authority carefully. Under the regulations that laugh and had a zest for learning; she com- instruction in, the teachings of Christ. the Judicial Conference promulgated in ac- pleted two grades in a single school year. Rev. Montague received her Biblical training cordance with the statute, there must be a Hattie migrated to New York City in 1959. at the Bethel Bible Institute and the New York clear nexus between a security risk and the in- She resided on Washington Avenue with her School of Bible. Her achievements include formation for which redaction is sought, before aunt and uncle, Fannie and Elder Williams. honorary doctorate degrees in Divinity and Hu- redaction will be permitted. As required by the Her uncle was the founding pastor of the Ev- mane Letters. She received awards for out- statute, the Judicial Conference reports to ergreen Church of God in Christ, where Hattie standing achievement in Church and Christian Congress annually on the number of was a dedicated member for several years. In Development and International Evangelist. redactions and the reasons for them, usually 1972, she joined the New Canaan Baptist Rev. Montague was also awarded Pastor of involving over 200 judges and judicial employ- Church, under the leadership of the late Rev. the Year by the Church Women United. ees per year. A.L. Cunningham and the current pastor, Rev. This redaction authority is set to expire on Rev. Montague has been on the battlefield Richard J. Lawson. December 31, 2011, pursuant to the ‘‘Court for over thirty years, sharing the gospel across Hattie’s dedication to the Lord and her Security Improvement Act of 2007’’ (Pub. L. the globe, such as London, South Africa, Trini- church compelled her to work tirelessly in pur- No. 110–177). Allowing this redaction authority dad, Jamaica, Barbados, Antigua and Costa suit of the crown she will receive in heaven. In to sunset will create tremendous security risks Rica. Because of her faith and labor of love, her service at Evergreen Church of God in to judges and judiciary employees. Con- thousands have received salvation, healing, Christ, she served as a trustee, data entry sequently, I am introducing legislation today and liberation from the captive of their souls. secretary, hospitality committee president, which would extend the authority of the Judi- She has a unique talent for breaking down the Christian councilmember, Women’s Day Com- cial Conference to redact sensitive information revealed word in terms that everyone can un- mittee secretary, and special projects orga- contained in judges’ financial disclosure re- derstand, whether it be the learned or the un- nizer. At New Canaan Baptist Church, Hattie ports. Where we can prevent tragedies such learned. was senior choir president, Georgia/Alabama as Judge Lefkow’s from happening, I believe Club president, Traveling Mass Choir member, Another chapter of this book is about to be we should. As our federal judges uphold the Matron Mission Club member, Women’s Day written. Rev. Montague vows to continue the law, they should not have to worry about chairperson, Pastor’s Aide Club member and Deliverance ministry. She acknowledging that whether they or their family members will be church clerk. greater works are on the horizon, knowing that harmed. Hattie loved organizing projects and was she was called to ministry for such a time as I, together with my good friends, Represent- dedicated to upholding the legacy of the Afri- this; a time of widespread theological and ative COHEN and Representative HANK JOHN- can-American experience. She was involved in moral apostasy. SON, ask Members on both sides of the aisle extensive community activities: yearly Black Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join to join me in supporting this critical and timely History Month celebrations, youth with edu- me in recognizing the life of Rev. June Mon- legislation. We fervently hope that Congress cational trips to Washington, D.C., literature tague. will act expeditiously on it. handouts, yearly family reunions, fundraising,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:52 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K14MR8.017 E14MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E476 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 14, 2011 and various events designed to bring family SHANYN SPRINGFIELD her outstanding service and commitment to and friends together (including her famous seniors. She also received a Beacon of Hope Reach One, Teach One program). Hattie can HON. ED PERLMUTTER Award on August 5, 2006, from the East New only be described as a passionate, purposeful, OF COLORADO York United Concerned Citizens, Inc. for her ambitious, and charitable person. She was al- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES contribution and diligent work in the East New ways willing to lend a hand in support of a York community. cause, whether large or small. Monday, March 14, 2011 Ms. Thomas remains a committed member Hattie was an employee of the Equitable Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise of the community. She still works closely with Life Assurance Society in New York for thirty today to recognize and applaud Shanyn the New York Branch of the NAACP, the Local years before retiring. Hattie was always dedi- Springfield for receiving the Arvada Wheat 3 IBEW Retirees Association (Brooklyn Chap- cated to the service of her community. She Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. ter); and the East New York Interagency will be dearly missed by all who worked with Shanyn Springfield is a 12th grader at Po- Council for the Aging. She thanks God for the her. mona High School and received this award energy and strength to continue her work in Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join because her determination and hard work the community. me in recognizing the life of Ms. Hattie Ruth have allowed her to overcome adversities. Ms. Thomas has a daughter and son-in-law, Persons-Nelson. The dedication demonstrated by Shanyn Denise and Paul Gary. She also has a grand- Springfield is exemplary of the type of daughter, Imani Safiya Gary, whom she loves f achievement that can be attained with hard dearly. work and perseverance. It is essential stu- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL dents at all levels strive to make the most of me in recognizing the life of Ms. Gloria Thom- DEBT their education and develop a work ethic as. which will guide them for the rest of their lives. f I extend my deepest congratulations to HON. MIKE COFFMAN Shanyn Springfield for winning the Arvada RECOGNIZING SUPPORT FOR TAI- OF COLORADO Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth WAN’S PARTICIPATION IN THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the same dedication and character in all her future CONVENTION FOR CLIMATE Monday, March 14, 2011 accomplishments. CHANGE Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, f today our national debt is HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY A TRIBUTE TO GLORIA THOMAS $14,164,360,361,278.80. OF VIRGINIA On January 6th, 2009, the start of the 111th IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congress, the national debt was HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Monday, March 14, 2011 $10,638,425,746,293.80. OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I This means the national debt has increased rise today to recognize and support Taiwan’s by $3,525,934,614,985.00 since then. Monday, March 14, 2011 bid for effective participation in the United Na- This debt and its interest payments we are Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tions Framework Convention for Climate passing to our children and all future Ameri- recognition of Ms. Gloria Thomas. Change (UNFCCC). cans. Gloria Thomas was born and raised in the Taiwan has experienced rapid economic Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, New growth and industrialization, and its techno- f York. She currently resides in the East New logical advancement has played a significant York community, where she has lived for 35 role in the global economy. While Taiwan is a RECOGNIZING RENA GOOLSBY ON years. Ms. Thomas is a graduate of Manual major world economy with 23 million residents, HER 100TH BIRTHDAY Training High School and later attended New it is only recognized as a non-governmental York Community College. She has a certificate organization (NGO) under the name of ‘‘Indus- HON. JEFF MILLER in Advanced Church Ministries from the Evan- trial Technology Research Institute’’ (ITRI) by OF FLORIDA gelical Training Association. the UNFCCC. This NGO status only allows For over twenty years, Ms. Thomas worked Taiwan to partake in UNFCCC side events, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as a payroll manager for Robert B. Samuels which is neither effective nor appropriate. Monday, March 14, 2011 Electrical Contractors. She retired in 2000 and This listing goes against the Convention’s became a volunteer at the Penn Wortman spirit and dampens the enthusiasm and ex- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Senior Center. On November 15, 2002, she pectations of the 23 million people of Taiwan. to honor Ms. Rena Goolsby upon the occasion became the President of the Penn Wortman Taiwan’s inability to participate in either the of her 100th birthday. Ms. Goolsby has lived Voices and later served as the program com- discussions over the post-Kyoto mechanism or a long life full of service to her community and mittee chairperson as well (June 2004–2010). the international carbon market has serious to her family, and I am humbled to recognize As part of her duties, Ms. Thomas coordinated consequences affecting the welfare of the her today. programs to entertain, inspire, and empower people and the development of Taiwan’s in- Rena Allene Howard was born in Mont- seniors. She is currently President of the FGC dustries. gomery, Alabama on March 14, 1911. She Penn Wortman Voices, where she and other As a co-chair of the Congressional Caucus was the third of five children to John and choir members sing songs of inspiration at on Taiwan, I know the value of the bilateral re- Genella Howard. In 1928, at the age of 17, various events. lationship and hope to increase relations with Ms. Goolsby married her sweetheart, Walter Ms. Thomas attends Universal Baptist Taiwan’s cooperation and participation in the Goolsby. The two remained married for 57 Church where Reverend Dr. James R. Green, UNFCCC. I hope that the leadership of the years until his passing in 1985. She is the ma- Jr. is the pastor. She has been a member of UNFCCC will soon invite Taiwan to participate triarch of her family, raising two children, three this church for over 20 years. Prior to her re- in an official capacity as the World Health As- grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. tirement, she served in the Food and Clothing sembly has invited Taiwan to participate in its For many years, Ms. Goolsby was an inte- Ministry, Celestial Choir and the Liturgical activities as an official observer in 2009 and gral member of Coosada Baptist Church, and Dance Ministry. She is committed to securing 2010. Taiwan, since the inauguration of Presi- she was granted Lifetime Member status in a better quality of life for seniors. As a newly dent Ma Ying-jeou in 2008, has been a re- the Garden Club of Millbrook, Alabama. She is recruited board member of the East New York sponsible member of the global community also a member of the Red Hat Society. Council for the Aging, Inc., her primary goal is and deserves to be invited to the activities of Mr. Speaker, Rena Goolsby is valued mem- to continue to support the mission of providing the UNFCCC and other international conven- ber of our community, a true ‘‘Southern Lady’’, adequate programs and services for seniors. tions and organizations. and an inspiration to all who have had the Ms. Thomas was featured in ‘‘Remembered Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me privilege of being a part of her life. My wife Lives,’’ Our Times Press, December 2005. On in supporting Taiwan’s participation in the Vicki and I wish her a happy birthday and her May 20, 2006, the East New York Interagency United Nations Framework Convention for Cli- entire family all the best. Council for the Aging honored Ms. Thomas for mate Change.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:52 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K14MR8.018 E14MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS March 14, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E477 YEKATERINA MOROZOVA staff at P.S. 397, a children’s elementary started selling tins of Clovertine Salve at age school in Brooklyn, NY, and has been actively eight to her successful real estate company, HON. ED PERLMUTTER involved in the Parent Teacher Association of which is now one of the largest privately OF COLORADO Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn. Fay owned real estate firms in the United States, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES also spent significant time volunteering. In Ebby has always reached for the stars and in- 1986, she worked with a team of doctors and spired others to do the same. Monday, March 14, 2011 nurses to care for the poor and needy in Ja- From her first job after graduation selling Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise maica, West Indies. In 1998, she contributed hats, to the real estate mogul we all know and today to recognize and applaud Yekaterina her time and service to the People United to love today, Ebby Halliday truly personifies the Morozova for receiving the Arvada Wheat Save Our Children Community Choir. American Dream. Not only has she revolution- Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Fay has a strong commitment to her faith. In ized the real estate business with her savvy, Yekaterina Morozova is a 12th grader at Ar- March of 2000, she received a certificate for her whit, and her charm—Ebby’s dedication to vada West High School and received this Outstanding Christian Services from Berean serving her community has made her a house- award because her determination and hard Baptist Church in Brooklyn. In December hold name and a true Dallas treasure. Known work have allowed her to overcome adversi- 2010, she was ordained a deacon at Berean to many as ‘‘The First Lady of Real Estate,’’ ties. Baptist Church, where she has been a mem- I am privileged to call her friend. The dedication demonstrated by Yekaterina ber for over twenty years. Happy Birthday Ebby, and thank you for the Morozova is exemplary of the type of achieve- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join many contributions you have made to the ment that can be attained with hard work and me in recognizing Ms. Fay Douglas-Lane. State of Texas and our nation over the past perseverance. It is essential students at all f 100 years. levels strive to make the most of their edu- f cation and develop a work ethic which will IN RECOGNITION OF THE NA- guide them for the rest of their lives. TIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PAR- CONGRATULATIONS TO KANSAS I extend my deepest congratulations to LIAMENTARIANS MEN’S BASKETBALL Yekaterina Morozova for winning the Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH HON. KEVIN YODER award. I have no doubt she will exhibit the OF OHIO OF KANSAS same dedication and character in all her future IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accomplishments. Monday, March 14, 2011 Monday, March 14, 2011 f Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Mr. YODER. Mr. Speaker, as a 5th genera- A TRIBUTE TO FAY DOUGLAS- recognition of the National Association of Par- tion Kansan and proud alum, I would like to LANE liamentarians. I would also like to welcome the offer ecstatic congratulations to the University Robert Rocks in Cleveland biennial District of Kansas Jayhawks. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Four Conference to Cleveland, Ohio. The dis- This weekend, the KU men’s basketball OF NEW YORK trict four region consists of Ohio, Illinois, Indi- team charged their way to a 2nd consecutive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ana, Michigan, Wisconsin and Ontario, Can- Big 12 Tournament Championship and ada. clinched their 7th straight regular season Big Monday, March 14, 2011 The National Association of Parliamentar- 12 title. As Coach Larry Brown said of Kan- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ians advocates the studying and teaching of sas: ‘‘There’s no better place to coach, there’s recognition of Ms. Fay Douglas-Lane for her the philosophies and principles of various leg- no better place to go to school, there’s no bet- service to and excellence in the practice of islative bodies. The Association, based in ter place to play.’’ nursing. Independence, Missouri, is currently entering Thanks Jayhawks for again proving those Fay was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Her ex- its 80th year of existence, a monumental oc- words true. As the proud and mighty Jayhawk tensive nursing career began at the University casion for the organization. Nation gets ready for the big dance, I would Hospital of the West Indies’ School of Nursing, In addition, the current congregation of the like to wish Coach Bill Self and his team the where she received certification in both med- fourth district is only the fourth time the con- best of luck in the tournament. ROCK CHALK ical and surgical wards. Throughout her life, ference has taken place in the state of Ohio. JAYHAWK! Go KU! Fay provided critical services to her commu- This year marks the first time that Cleveland f nity as a nurse, mentor and volunteer to those has been chosen as the host city. in need. The goal of this conference is to educate REMEMBERING ARVIN DALE Fay began her career in 1983, as an Oper- the public about meeting management and SHORT, M.D. ating Room nurse at SUNY Downstate Med- various other parliamentarian procedures. ical Center. For nearly nine years she served Educational workshops will be open to the HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS in this capacity. She left Downstate Medical public and the election of a new district direc- OF TEXAS Center for a brief period, but returned in 1994. tor will take place. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES When Fay returned, she served in supervisory Mr. Speaker and colleagues, join me in Monday, March 14, 2011 roles until her promotion to Associate Nursing honor of the National Association of Parlia- Director in 2003. Fay has a unique under- mentarians as they gather in Cleveland, Ohio Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to standing of perioperative nursing; her exper- for their District Four Conference. This con- honor the memory of Dr. Arvin Short, who tise was instrumental to the healthcare team ference is a benefit to both those in attend- passed away on March 3. For decades, Dr. at SUNY. Among her accomplishments, Fay ance and the community as a whole. Short provided a public service to the North championed and facilitated the Team STEPPS f Texas community through his work in General Program, an evidence-based teamwork sys- Surgery. tem designed to improve quality, safety and HONORING EBBY HALLIDAY ON Arvin Dale Short was born on September efficiency for perioperative services. Fay re- HER 100TH BIRTHDAY 21, 1942 in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Dr. Short tired from Downstate Medical Center on De- graduated from the University of Oklahoma cember 31, 2010. HON. JEB HENSARLING Medical School in 1969, after completing his Fay has always been committed to achiev- OF TEXAS undergraduate work at Southwestern State ing excellence in the practice of nursing. She IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES College. After completing his internship and was involved in the Brooklyn Chapter of the residency in General Surgery at the University Association of Operating Room Nurses, in- Monday, March 14, 2011 of Texas Medical School in San Antonio, he cluding two separate terms as President. She Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today earned his certification from the American also served as mentor to numerous Reg- to recognize Dallas legend Ebby Halliday on Board of Surgery in 1975. istered Nurses, Operating Room Technicians, her 100th Birthday. Dr. Short was recruited to practice surgery Nursing Assistants, and Resident Physicians. On March 9, Dallas legend Ebby Halliday in Denton by my father, the late H.M. Burgess, Fay was not consumed by hospital work. will celebrate a century of life. From her hum- and the two men formed a lifelong bond. No She devoted time to assisting teachers and ble beginning on a farm in Kansas where she matter what the circumstance, Dr. Short was

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Accordingly, the PLAY Act would strip this im- Dr. Short has an established career which Monday, March 14, 2011 munity from professional football so it can included serving as Chief of Staff and Chief of Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in never be misused in this way again. Surgery at Lewisville Memorial Hospital, Flow honor of Joseph Melenick, a 17 year-old man FURTHER BACKGROUND Memorial Hospital and Denton Community who has dedicated his adolescence to finding The Sports Broadcast Act of 1961. Under Hospital. Committed to his field, he was affili- a cure for Crohn’s disease. the Sports Broadcast Act of 1961, the four ated with the J.B. Aust Surgical Society, the Five years ago, Joe was diagnosed with major United States sports currently enjoy im- Texas Medical Society and served as a Fellow Crohn’s disease, a disorder that causes swell- munity from our antitrust laws so they can ne- of the American College of Surgeons, as well ing in the digestive tract, severe pain, and gotiate league wide broadcast contracts. With- as President of the Denton County Medical gastrointestinal complications. Since being di- out this immunity, the antitrust laws could limit Society. agnosed, Joe has remained committed to rais- league competitors from jointly negotiating Dr. Short’s legacy extends beyond his con- ing money to find a cure for the disease, to these deals. And potentially anti-competitive tributions as a surgeon. His support of the arts helping others with his condition, and to keep provisions of the broadcast pacts such as went beyond his interests in reading, music, fighting for the benefit of others. overly extended blackout territories could be and history. Arvin Short was also an accom- On his twelfth birthday, Joe decided to host subject to antitrust scrutiny. plished writer, poet and playwright. His works a fundraiser at a bowling alley, with the hope Broadcast revenue is critical to the National include the published novel, ‘‘Reckoning’’, the of raising $1,000 for the Crohn’s and Colitis award winning play, ‘‘The Call Room,’’ and nu- Football League and its players. According to Foundation for research. With over 100 partici- recent court testimony of Commissioner Roger merous other short stories, novels and poems. pants in the fundraiser, Joe well surpassed his A philanthropist, Dr. Short served on the Goodell, ‘‘broadcast contracts generate ap- goal and raised approximately $4,700. Since proximately half of the NFL’s total revenues’’— Board of Directors of the Denton Community that first fundraiser, he has made this an an- Theatre and received the Greater Denton Arts or over $4 billion per year. This revenue is nual event and has raised close to $50,000. critical to the players as well as the league Council Community Arts Recognition Award in In addition to his annual bowling fundraiser, and its owners, as it forms the heart of the 1991. Joe often speaks to groups in the Cleveland shared revenue pool that is used for health Through all his service as surgeon, artist, area about the disease and how he copes. His and other benefits, as well as salaries. and philanthropist, Dr. Short was known first presentations show the group that they are not Congress—and the House Judiciary Com- as a family man. His real love being his wife alone in battling this terrible disease, and that mittee in particular—has long been vigilant in Carol, his sons, his daughter-in-law and there is hope for a cure. the exercise of its antitrust jurisdiction regard- granddaughter. Joe has facilitated other events to raise ing the economic impact of major sports busi- Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to join his awareness and gather donations for the foun- ness on America’s communities, in particular family, friends and colleagues in honoring the dation in collaboration with a team he formed, taking action in the wake of a professional life of Dr. Arvin Short. His legacy as family called the ‘‘GI Joes.’’ Events include a 2-mile sports work stoppage. man, surgeon and artist is one that will endure walk around Progressive Field with the Bay In 1994, following the baseball strike, the for years to come. I am honored to have High School drum line and the GI Joes. The Judiciary Committee under Chairman Brooks known him and represented him in the U.S. team has collected sponsorships from local held hearings and passed legislation partially House of Representatives. companies, friends, families and concerned repealing baseball’s antitrust exemption, which f citizens. culminated four years later in the enaction of HONORING ELLIOT L. LUONI As a result of his hard work and dedication to finding a cure for the disease, the Crohn’s the Curt Flood Act. In 1996, after the Browns and Colitis Foundation chose him as the 2010 left Cleveland, the Committee, under Chair- HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING Honored Hero for the Cleveland area. In addi- man Hyde, again considered legislation and OF MASSACHUSETTS tion, Joe was recently named one of the top held antitrust hearings. In 2001, under Chair- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES two youth volunteers for 2011 by the Pruden- man Sensenbrenner, after Major League Monday, March 14, 2011 tial Spirit of Community Awards. Baseball announced the possible contraction Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me and elimination of the Minnesota Twins fran- honor the centennial of Elliot L. Luoni of Mas- in honoring Joseph Melenick as he strives to chise, we conducted hearings on antitrust leg- sachusetts. Elliot celebrates his 100th birthday raise funds for finding a cure for Crohn’s dis- islation that I introduced. today, March 14. ease, and for acting as a role model for Cleve- Bad Faith Contract Re-negotiations. In May An avid musician and former professional land’s young people. 2008, the National Football League re-nego- tiated its contracts with the major broadcasters drummer, Elliot has entertained young and old f on cruise ships across the Atlantic. His sharp who televise professional football. While the talent has given him a place in history; he has THE PREVENT LOCKOUT OF particulars of these negotiations varied, in all performed with the likes of Tommy Dorsey ATHLETES THIS YEAR ACT or most cases, the district court’s opinion de- and Frank Sinatra. scribes how the league insisted on provisions A hero of his community, he was present at HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. that would shield it from the economic impact the infamous Cocoanut Grove nightclub in OF MICHIGAN of a lock out. In response, the National Football League Boston, Massachusetts on November 28, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1942 when disaster struck. Tragically, 492 Players’ Association (at the time, the certified Monday, March 14, 2011 people lost their lives in a building fire that bargaining representative for NFL Players), night—many of them young soldiers cele- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, today, I am petitioned the United States District Court brating a night off duty. Without hesitation, El- proud to introduce H.R. ll, the PLAY Act. overseeing the league’s collective bargaining liot organized transportation for the injured to This bill will ensure that a congressionally relationship with its players for a declaration the nearest hospital. The families of the Co- granted antitrust immunity is never again mis- that the league’s approach to the negotiations coanut Grove fire survivors have Elliot to used to build up an improper ‘‘war chest’’ to violated its contractual duty to maximize total thank for his selflessness. gain leverage in a football lockout and put our revenue to the league and the players each No one appreciates Elliot more than his nation’s most popular sport at risk. season. three children, nine grandchildren, and twelve An independent United States District Judge On March 3, 2011, United States District great-grandchildren—sweet reminders of his recently found that the NFL acted in bad faith Judge Doty, who is expert in NFL-related mat- fifty-five year marriage to the lovely Elsa by negotiating broadcast contracts ensuring ters and has handled league/player disputes Luoni. the league would be paid even if it locked out for roughly twenty years, issued an order I extend my happiest wishes to Elliot on his players. In other words, the league manipu- agreeing with the players’ contention. Judge 100th birthday, and I wish him the best of lated broadcast negotiations to maximize its Doty explained: ‘‘The NFL sought to renego- health and happiness in many more to come. ability to force and win a lockout, and did so— tiate broadcast contracts to ensure revenue for

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He is President of the Irish So- of, and contrary to, the joint interests of the and he won the 2005 MAC Offensive Player of ciety for European Law, a member of the NFL and the Players. This conduct constitutes the Year Award. In 2006, Jennings was se- Board of Trustees of the Academy of Euro- a design to seek an unconscionable advan- lected in the second round of the NFL Draft pean Law at Trier in Germany, and is a former tage and is inconsistent with good faith.’’ and signed to the Green Bay Packers. During Chairman of the Irish Centre for European A Lockout Harms All Americans. These bad Super Bowl XLV on February 6, 2010, he Law. scored two touchdowns that helped to secure faith negotiations—carried out under the pro- Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me a Super Bowl victory for the Packers. tective umbrella of the Sports Broadcast Act’s in welcoming our distinguished guest from Ire- In his private life off the field, Jennings is a antitrust immunity—are of particular concern land, the Honorable Justice Nial Fennelly, to family man and a person of faith who con- given the great harm to our national economy Cleveland, as the city celebrates St. Patrick’s tinues to give back, including his work through a lockout would likely cause. One recent re- Day. port states that a single NFL game generates The Greg Jennings Foundation. He is truly a model athlete and a treasure to southwest over $20 million in local economic activity—a f total of over $5.1 billion each year in NFL and Michigan. True to his high school’s moniker, Greg has truly been a Giant, both on and off peripheral businesses. Over 100,000 stadium COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNI- workers would be directly affected by a lock- the field. It is no wonder that the city of Kala- VERSARY OF WHITE ROCK LAKE out, and undoubtedly vastly more across dif- mazoo proclaimed March 14th as Greg Jen- nings Day. ferent segments of the economy that are con- nected to the football industry. f HON. JEB HENSARLING A Congressionally Granted Immunity Should IN HONOR OF THE HONORABLE OF TEXAS Not Be Used to Gain Leverage in a Lock Out. JUSTICE NIAL FENNELLY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A business that intentionally misuses a Con- gressionally granted immunity to build up an Monday, March 14, 2011 improper ‘‘war chest’’ and gain leverage of col- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF OHIO Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I lective bargaining negotiations should not be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would like to commemorate the 100th anniver- allowed to retain such immunity. sary of White Rock Lake. The PLAY Act thus removes professional Monday, March 14, 2011 As Dallas began to grow in population dur- football from the protection of this immunity. Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ing the early 1900s, the availability of water f welcome the Honorable Justice Nial Fennelly, became an increasing problem. In 1909, the Judge of the Supreme Court of Ireland, to City of Dallas awarded a contract to build a HONORING GREEN BAY PACKERS Cleveland as a guest of honor at the Collins WIDE RECEIVER GREG JENNINGS dam on White Rock Creek which, two years and Scanlon annual St. Patrick’s Day Party on later, led to the creation of what is known March 17th, 2011. today as White Rock Lake. HON. FRED UPTON A graduate of University College Dublin with Over the last century, White Rock Lake has OF MICHIGAN a degree in economics, the Honorable Justice not only provided essential water resources to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fennelly completed his studies of law at King’s Inns, and was formally called to the Bar one of the fastest growing areas of the coun- Monday, March 14, 2011 in 1964. He practiced law from 1966 to 1995, try, it has also become an ideal place for out- Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to becoming Senior Counsel, working in commer- door activities for Dallas residents and visitors pay tribute to Green Bay Packers wide re- cial and constitutional law with a specialty in alike. Often referred to as ‘‘the jewel of Dal- ceiver Greg Jennings. Jennings, a native of European Community law. las,’’ White Rock Lake is home to the Dallas my district from Kalamazoo, Michigan, was a Justice Fennelly became the first Irish law- Arboretum and maintains numerous play- star for the Packers in their recent 31–25 vic- yer to be appointed Advocate General at the grounds and trails for hiking, running, and tory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super European Court of Justice in 1995, and served biking. Like many Dallas residents, I enjoy Bowl XLV. in this capacity until 2000. His rulings dealt spending quality time at this lake with my fam- Jennings began his football career playing with issues regarding the free movement of ily, and am proud to have White Rock Lake in for the Kalamazoo Central High School Ma- persons, goods and services, as well as tax my district. roon Giants. There, he was not only recog- and competition.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:52 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14MR8.011 E14MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS E480 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 14, 2011 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS title 5, United States Code, to provide MARCH 17 Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, that any hours worked by Federal fire- 9:30 a.m. fighters under a qualified trade-of-time agreed to by the Senate on February 4, Armed Services arrangement shall be excluded for pur- To hold hearings to examine the Depart- 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- poses of determinations relating to tem for a computerized schedule of all ment of the Air Force in review of the overtime pay, S. 300, to prevent abuse Defense Authorization request for fis- meetings and hearings of Senate com- of Government charge cards, S. 498, to cal year 2012 and the Future Years De- mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- ensure objective, independent review of fense Program; with the possibility of a tees, and committees of conference. task and delivery orders, S. 191, to di- closed session in SVC–217 following the This title requires all such committees rect the Department of Homeland Se- open session. to notify the Office of the Senate Daily curity to undertake a study on emer- SD–G50 Digest—designated by the Rules Com- gency communications, S. 514, to Energy and Natural Resources mittee—of the time, place, and purpose amend chapter 21 of title 5, United To hold hearings to examine current States Code, to provide that fathers of global investment trends in clean en- of the meetings, when scheduled, and permanently disabled or deceased vet- any cancellations or changes in the ergy technologies and the impact of do- erans shall be included with mothers of mestic policies on that investment. meetings as they occur. such veterans as preference eligibles SD–366 As an additional procedure along for treatment in the civil service, and 10 a.m. with the computerization of this infor- the nominations of Heather A. Homeland Security and Governmental Af- mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Higginbottom, of the District of Co- fairs lumbia, to be Deputy Director of the Digest will prepare this information for Disaster Recovery Subcommittee printing in the Extensions of Remarks Office of Management and Budget, Ex- ecutive Office of the President, and To hold hearings to examine recouping section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD improperly paid Federal assistance in on Monday and Wednesday of each Carolyn N. Lerner, of Maryland, to be Special Counsel, Office of Special the aftermath of disasters. week. Counsel. SD–342 Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, SD–342 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs March 15, 2011 may be found in the 10:15 a.m. To hold an oversight hearing to examine Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. Foreign Relations the Troubled Asset Relief Program To hold hearings to examine the nomina- (TARP), focusing on evaluating returns MEETINGS SCHEDULED tion of Joseph M. Torsella, of Pennsyl- on taxpayer investments. SD–538 MARCH 16 vania, to be Representative to the United Nations for U.N. Management Environment and Public Works 9 a.m. and Reform, with the rank of Ambas- Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Sub- Foreign Relations sador, Department of State. committee To receive a closed briefing on Libya. SD–419 Green Jobs and the New Economy Sub- SVC–217 10:30 a.m. committee 9:30 a.m. Appropriations To hold joint hearings to examine the Veterans’ Affairs Department of Defense Subcommittee ‘‘Clean Air Act’’ and jobs. To hold joint hearings to examine the To hold hearings to examine proposed SD–406 legislative presentations from budget estimates for fiscal year 2012 for Foreign Relations AMVETS, Jewish War Veterans, Mili- the Department of the Navy. To hold hearings to examine popular tary Officers Association of America, SD–192 uprisings in the Middle East, focusing Gold Star Wives, Blinded Veterans As- 2 p.m. sociation, Non Commissioned Officers on the implications for U.S. policy. Appropriations Association, Iraq and Afghanistan Vet- SD–419 Department of the Interior, Environment, erans of America, Fleet Reserve Asso- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and Related Agencies Subcommittee ciation. To hold hearings to examine health in- To hold hearings to examine proposed SDG–50 surance exchanges and ongoing state budget estimates for fiscal year 2012 for 10 a.m. implementation of the ‘‘Patient Pro- the Environmental Protection Agency. Budget tection and Affordable Care Act’’. SD–124 To hold a joint hearing with the Task SD–430 Force on Government Performance to Aging Judiciary examine modernizing performance, fo- To hold hearings to examine securities Business meeting to consider S. 216, to cusing on using the new framework. lending in retirement plans. increase criminal penalties for certain SD–608 SH–216 knowing and international violations Commerce, Science, and Transportation Commission on Security and Cooperation relating to food that is misbranded or To hold hearings to examine the state of in Europe adulterated, S. 222, to limit investor To hold hearings to examine Northern online consumer privacy. and homeowner losses in foreclosures, Ireland, focusing on justice in indi- SR–253 S. 410, to provide for media coverage of vidual cases and accountability for Environment and Public Works Federal court proceedings, and the past abuses by security services in the To hold hearings to examine the report nominations of James Michael Cole, of region. to the President from the National the District of Columbia, to be Deputy 210, Cannon Building Commission on the BP Deepwater Hori- Attorney General, Department of Jus- zon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling. 2:30 p.m. Armed Services tice, Edward Milton Chen, to be United SD–406 States District Judge for the Northern Finance To receive a closed briefing on the up- dated National Intelligence Estimate District of California, John J. McCon- To hold hearings to examine health re- nell, Jr., to be United States District form, focusing on lessons learned dur- on Iran and other related matters. Judge for the District of Rhode Island, ing the first year. SVC–217 Goodwin Liu, of California, to be SD–215 Foreign Relations United States Circuit Judge for the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions To receive a closed briefing on Afghani- Organizational business meeting to con- stan, focusing on progress and expecta- Ninth Circuit, Kevin Hunter Sharp, to sider subcommittee assignments and tions. be United States District Judge for the any pending nominations. SVC–217 Middle District of Tennessee, Roy Bale SD–430 Judiciary Dalton, Jr., to be United States Dis- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- To hold hearings to examine the nomina- trict Judge for the Middle District of fairs tions of Bernice Bouie Donald, of Ten- Florida, and Claire C. Cecchi, to be Business meeting to consider an original nessee, to be United States Circuit United States District Judge for the bill entitled, ‘‘Supporting Employee Judge for the Sixth Circuit, J. Paul District of New Jersey. Competency and Updating Readiness Oetken, and Paul A. Engelmayer, both SD–226 Enhancements for (SECURE) Facilities to be United States District Judge for 10:30 a.m. Act of 2011’’, S. 550, to improve the pro- the Southern District of New York, and Commerce, Science, and Transportation vision of assistance to fire depart- Ramona Villagomez Manglona, to be Science and Space Subcommittee ments, an original bill entitled, ‘‘Elec- Judge for the District Court for the To hold hearings to examine investing in tronic Rulemaking Improvement Act Northern Mariana Islands. Federal research and development. of 2011’’, S. 531, to amend section 5542 of SD–226 SR–253

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:52 Mar 15, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M14MR8.000 E14MRPT1 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with REMARKS Monday, March 14, 2011 Daily Digest Senate minutes; and Senator Blumenthal at 12 noon, Chamber Action Wednesday, March 16, 2011, for up to 20 minutes. Routine Proceedings, pages S1573–S1611 Page S1611 Measures Introduced: Nine bills and one resolu- Nomination Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- tion were introduced, as follows: S. 565–573, and S. lowing nomination: Res. 101. Page S1600 By a unanimous vote of 96 yeas (Vote No. EX. Measures Reported: 39), James Emanuel Boasberg, of the District of Co- lumbia, to be United States District Judge for the Special Report entitled ‘‘Report on the Activities District of Columbia. Pages S1586–90, S1611 of the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, 111th Congress’’. (S. Rept. No. 112–2) Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- Page S1600 lowing nominations: Madelyn R. Creedon, of Indiana, to be an Assist- Measures Passed: ant Secretary of Defense. World Plumbing Day: Committee on the Judici- Alan F. Estevez, of the District of Columbia, to ary was discharged from further consideration of S. be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics and Res. 100, designating March 11, 2011, as ‘‘World Materiel Readiness. Plumbing Day’’, and the resolution was then agreed Major General Michael J. Walsh, United States to. Page S1610 Army, to be a Member and President of the Mis- sissippi River Commission. Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan: Senate Rear Admiral Jonathan W. Bailey, NOAA, to be agreed to S. Res. 101, expressing the sense of the a Member of the Mississippi River Commission. Senate relating to the March 11, 2011, earthquake Lewis Alan Lukens, of Virginia, to be Ambassador and tsunami in Japan. Pages S1610–11 to the Republic of Senegal, and to serve concurrently Measures Considered: and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act—Agreement: Paul D. Wohlers, of Washington, to be Ambas- Senate resumed consideration of the motion to pro- sador to the Republic of Macedonia. ceed to consideration of S. 493, to reauthorize and Ariel Pablos-Mendez, of New York, to be an As- improve the SBIR and STTR programs. Page S1590 sistant Administrator of the United States Agency By 84 yeas to 12 nays (Vote No. 40), three-fifths for International Development. of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, having Dan Arvizu, of Colorado, to be a Member of the voted in the affirmative, Senate agreed to the motion National Science Board, National Science Founda- to close further debate on the motion to proceed to tion, for a term expiring May 10, 2016. consideration of the bill. Page S1590 Alan I. Leshner, of Maryland, to be a Member of A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- the National Science Board, National Science Foun- viding that Senate begin consideration of the bill at dation, for a term expiring May 10, 2016. 11 a.m., on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Page S1611 Robert C. Granger, of New Jersey, to be a Mem- Maiden Speeches—Agreement: A unanimous-con- ber of the Board of Directors of the National Board sent-time agreement was reached providing that the for Education Sciences for a term expiring November 28, 2014. Page S1611 following Senators be recognized at the times listed below, as if in morning business, for the purpose of Messages from the House: Page S1599 giving their maiden speech to the Senate: Senator Measures Referred: Page S1599 Portman following the maiden speech of Senator Executive Communications: Pages S1599–S1600 Coats on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, for up to 15 Additional Cosponsors: Pages S1600–02 D238

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Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: March 15, 2011. (For Senate’s program, see the re- Pages S1602–07 marks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s Additional Statements: Pages S1598–99 Record on page S1611.) Amendments Submitted: Pages S1607–10 Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. Committee Meetings (Total—40) Pages S1589–90, S1590 (Committees not listed did not meet) Adjournment: Senate convened at 2 p.m. and ad- journed at 7:19 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, No committee meetings were held. h House of Representatives the United States Postal Service located at 12781 Sir Chamber Action Francis Drake Boulevard in Inverness, California, as Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 20 pub- the ‘‘Specialist Jake Robert Velloza Post Office’’, by lic bills, H.R. 1056–1075, were introduced. a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 394 yeas with none voting Page H1796 ‘‘nay’’ and 1 voting ‘‘present’’, Roll No. 175 and Additional Cosponsors: Pages H1797–98 Pages H1775–76, H1779 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: Providing for the acceptance of a statue of Ger- H. Res. 167, providing for consideration of the ald R. Ford: H. Con. Res. 27, to provide for the ac- joint resolution (H.J. Res. 48) making further con- ceptance of a statue of Gerald R. Ford from the peo- tinuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for ple of Michigan for placement in the United States other purposes (H. Rept. 112–33); Capitol, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 396 yeas with Supplemental report on H.R. 839, to amend the none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 176. Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to Pages H1776–78, H1779–80 terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treas- Recess: The House recessed at 5:36 p.m. and recon- ury to provide new assistance under the Home Af- vened at 6:30 p.m. Page H1778 fordable Modification Program, while preserving as- sistance to homeowners who were already extended Moment of Silence: The House observed a moment an offer to participate in the Program, either on a of silence in honor of all those who were injured, are trial or permanent basis (H. Rept. 112–31, Part 2); missing, and who perished in the devastating earth- and quake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11, Supplemental report on H.R. 861, to rescind the 2011. Page H1779 third round of funding for the Neighborhood Sta- Quorum Calls—Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes de- bilization Program and to terminate the program (H. veloped during the proceedings of today and appear Rept. 112–32, Pt. 2). Pages H1795–96 on pages H1779 and H1780. There were no quorum Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he calls. appointed Representative Campbell to act as Speaker Adjournment: The House met at 12 noon and ad- pro tempore for today. Page H1773 journed at 8:58 p.m. Recess: The House recessed at 12:07 p.m. and re- convened at 2 p.m. Page H1774 Committee Meetings Journal: The House agreed to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal by voice vote. Pages H1774, H1780 MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Recess: The House recessed at 2:05 p.m. and recon- Committee on Energy and Commerce: Full Committee vened at 5:02 p.m. Pages H1774–75 began markup of H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Preven- Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules tion Act of 2011; and H.J. Res. 37, a resolution dis- and pass the following measures: approving the rule submitted by the Federal Com- Specialist Jake Robert Velloza Post Office Des- munications Commission with respect to regulating ignation Act: H.R. 793, to designate the facility of the Internet and broadband industry practices.

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Pallante, Act- Committee on Indian Affairs: to hold hearings to examine ing Register of Copyrights, Copyright Office and the President’s proposed budget request for fiscal year public witnesses. 2012 for Tribal Programs, 10 a.m., SD–628. Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings to examine ADDITIONAL CONTINUING the ‘‘Freedom of Information Act’’, focusing on ensuring APPROPRIATIONS AMENDMENTS, 2011 transparency and accountability in the digital age, 10:15 Committee on Rules: Granted, by a vote of 8 to 3, a a.m., SD–226. closed rule providing for consideration of H.J. Res. Select Committee on Intelligence: closed business meeting 48. The rule provides one hour of debate equally di- to mark up the fiscal year 2011 Intelligence Authoriza- vided and controlled by the chair and ranking mi- tion, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. nority member of the Committee on Appropriations. House The rule waives all points of order against consider- Committee on Agriculture, Full Committee, hearing to ation of the joint resolution. The rule provides that consider the Budget Views and Estimates Letter of the the joint resolution shall be considered as read and Committee on Agriculture for the agencies and programs that all points of order against provisions in the under jurisdiction of the Committee for FY 2012, 10 joint resolution are waived. Finally, the rule provides a.m., 1300 Longworth. one motion to recommit. Testimony was heard from Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Agri- Chairman Rogers of Kentucky; and Rep. Dicks. culture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administra- tion, and Related Agencies, hearing on FY 2012 Budget VIEWS AND ESTIMATES ON THE Request, 10 a.m., 2362–A Rayburn. PRESIDENT’S PROPOSED BUDGET FOR Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Re- FISCAL YEAR 2012 lated Agencies, hearing on FY 2012 Budget Request, 10 Committee on Rules: The Committee adopted, by a a.m., H–309 Capitol. non-record vote, its views and estimates on the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and President’s fiscal year 2012 budget and authorized Related Agencies, hearing on FY 2012 Budget Request transmission to the Committee on the Budget. for the Department of Energy, 10 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Gov- ernment, hearing on FY 2012 Budget Securities and Ex- Joint Meetings change Commission, 10 a.m., 2362–B Rayburn. No joint committee meetings were held. Subcommittee on Homeland Security, hearing on FY 2012 Oversight & Budget, 10 a.m., B–308 Rayburn. f Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, Agencies, hearing on FY 2012 Budget Oversight, 1 p.m., MARCH 15, 2011 B–308 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Education and Related Agencies, hearing on Pell Grants, 10:30 a.m., 2358–B Rayburn. Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, hearing on FY Senate 2012 Budget, 10:30 a.m., HT–2, Capitol. Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings to examine Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Af- the situation in Afghanistan; with the possibility of a fairs, and Related Agencies, hearing on Army Posture, 2 closed session in SVC–217 following the open session, p.m., H–140 Capitol. 9:30 a.m., SD–G50. Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Re- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: to lated Agencies, hearing on Millennium Challenge Cor- hold hearings to examine the Administration’s report to poration, 10:30 a.m., H–140 Capitol. Congress, focusing on reforming America’s housing fi- Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and nance market, 10 a.m., SD–538. Urban Development and Related Agencies, hearing on Committee on the Budget: to hold hearings to examine the Department of Housing and Urban Development—Trans- report of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Debt Reduction formation Initiative FY 2012 Oversight and Budget, 10 Task Force, 10 a.m., SD–608. a.m., 2358 Rayburn. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: to Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Military hold hearings to examine realizing NASA’s potential, fo- Personnel, hearing on military health system overview cusing on programmatic challenges in the 21st century, and Defense Health Program cost efficiencies, 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m., SR–253. 2212 Rayburn.

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Subcommittee on Readiness, hearing on long-term the Southwestern Power Administration and the South- readiness challenges in the Pacific, 2 p.m., 2212 Ray- eastern Power Administration’’ including the President’s burn. Fiscal Year 2012 budget requests and other spending as Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, hearing on the fiscal it relates to the four Power Marketing Administrations, year 2012 national defense authorization budget request 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. for national security space activities, 3 p.m., 2118 Ray- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Sub- burn. committee on TARP, Financial Services and Bailouts of Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, hear- Public and Private Programs, hearing entitled, ‘‘State and ing on Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force tactical avia- Municipal Debt: The Coming Crisis? Part II.’’ 1:30 p.m., tion programs, 11:30 a.m., 2118 Rayburn. 2154 Rayburn. Committee on Education and the Workforce, Subcommittee Subcommittee on Health Care, District of Columbia, on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Edu- Census and the National Archives, hearing entitled, cation, hearing on Education Regulations: Burying ‘‘Obamacare: Why the Need for Waivers?’’ 1:30 p.m., Schools in Paperwork, 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. 2247 Rayburn. Committee on Energy and Commerce, Full Committee, con- Committee on Rules, Full Committee, hearing on H.R. tinued markup of H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention 839, the HAMP Termination Act of 2011; and H.R. Act of 2011; and H.J. Res. 37, a resolution disapproving 861, the NSP Termination Act, 3 p.m., H–313 Capitol. the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Com- Committee on Science, mission with respect to regulating the Internet and Space, and Technology, Sub- broadband industry practices. committee on Technology and Innovation, hearing on An Committee on Financial Services, Full Committee, Overview of Science and Technology Research and Devel- markup on legislation to Approve the Views and Esti- opment Programs and Priorities to Effectively Protect mates of the Committee on Financial Services on Matters Homeland Security, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. to be Set Forth in the Concurrent Resolution on the Committee on Small Business, Full Committee, markup to Budget for Fiscal Year 2012, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. consider the views and estimates on the Small Business Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Administration’s FY 2012 budget request, 1 p.m., 2360 Border and Maritime Security, hearing entitled Rayburn. ‘‘Strengthening the Border—Finding the Right Mix of Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Sub- Personnel, Infrastructure and Technology.’’ 10 a.m., 311 committee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Cannon. hearing on Assuring the Freedom of Americans on the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Courts High Seas: The United States Response to Piracy, 10 Commercial and Administrative Law, hearing on H.R. a.m., 2167 Rayburn. 1002, the ‘‘Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2011’’, 1:30 Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Health, p.m., 2141 Rayburn. organizational meeting and hearing on the Medicare Pay- Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water ment Advisory Commission’s (MedPAC) annual March and Power hearing entitled ‘‘Examining the Spending, Report to the Congress which details the Commission’s Priorities and the Missions of the Bonneville Power Ad- recommendations for updating Medicare payment poli- ministration, the Western Area Power Administration, cies, 1 p.m., 1100 Longworth.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 15 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 15

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Tuesday: After the transaction of any Program for Tuesday: Consideration of H.J. Res. 48— morning business (not to extend beyond 11 a.m.), Senate Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, will begin consideration of S. 493, SBIR/STTR Reauthor- 2011 (Subject to a Rule). ization Act. (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their respective party conferences.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Hensarling, Jeb, Tex., E477, E479 Perlmutter, Ed, Colo., E469, E470, E471, E472, E472, Hoyer, Steny H., Md., E469, E471 E474, E474, E475, E476, E477 Akin, W. Todd, Mo., E473 Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E470 Towns, Edolphus, N.Y., E469, E470, E471, E472, E473, Burgess, Michael C., Tex., E477 Keating, William R., Mass., E478 E474, E475, E475, E476, E477 Carnahan, Russ, Mo., E469 Kissell, Larry, N.C., E474 Upton, Fred, Mich., E479 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E476 Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E477, E478, E479 Yoder, Kevin, Kans., E477 Connolly, Gerald E., Va., E470, E476 Lynch, Stephen F., Mass., E472 Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E475, E478 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E473, E476

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