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Vol. 149 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2003 No. 119 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME called to order by the President pro The PRESIDENT pro tempore led the The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under tempore [Mr. STEVENS]. Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: the previous order, leadership time is The PRESIDENT pro tempore. We I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the reserved. are honored today to be led in prayer United States of America, and to the Repub- f by Bishop Sumoward E. Harris, Bishop lic for which it stands, one nation under God, of the Lutheran Church in Liberia. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, f HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED PRAYER RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS The guest Chaplain offered the fol- The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The ACT, 2004—Resumed lowing prayer: majority leader is recognized. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under Lord be with us. Let us pray. f the previous order, the Senate will pro- ceed to the consideration of H.R. 2660, O Lord our governor, gracious Fa- SCHEDULE ther, Your glory shines throughout the which the clerk will report by title. world. We give You thanks today for Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, this morn- The legislative clerk read as follows: this Nation, which You have bounti- ing the Senate will resume consider- A bill (H.R. 2660) making appropriations fully blessed in order to be a dem- ation of the Labor, HHS, and Edu- for the Departments of Labor, Health and onstration of freedom, opportunity, cation appropriations bill. Yesterday, Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- righteousness, truth, and justice for Li- two amendments were offered and de- bated during the pendency of the bill. tember 30, 2004, and for other purposes. beria and the nations of the world. The chairman and ranking member are Pending: We commend this Nation to Your here this morning and are prepared to Specter amendment No. 1542, in the nature merciful care, the lives of citizens and work through these amendments as of a substitute. aliens, so that they may be guided by well as additional amendments that Byrd amendment No. 1543 (to amendment Your providence. will be offered. No. 1542) to provide additional funding for Give the men and women of this hon- I expect a rollcall vote to occur on at education for the disadvantaged. orable Senate the wisdom, the courage, least one of those amendments prior to Akaka amendment No. 1544 (to amendment and strength to know Your will and to the policy luncheons today. Therefore, No. 1542) to provide additional funding for Members should anticipate a vote the Excellence in Economic Education Act of do it. Help them always to remember 2001. that they are called to serve their peo- around noon. We will alert all Senators The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The ple through laws they make during this when that vote is scheduled. Senator from Pennsylvania. legislative session. Make them to be As I mentioned, the Senate will re- Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, while pure lovers of truth, freedom, justice, cess from 12:30 until 2:15 for the policy the majority leader is in the Chamber, and righteousness. luncheons. I encourage Members who have amendments to the Labor-HHS it would be appropriate to comment Gracious God, in a time of competing bill to contact the managers of that about the colloquy which the majority global challenges when faith in You is legislation as soon as possible. It would leader and I had on August 1, the last questioned and threatened, empower be very helpful to have a list of amend- day of session before the August recess. the Senators as they seek Your wis- ments so that the chairman and rank- As the majority leader stated, this bill dom, vision, and direction so that in all ing member will be able to work would be the first matter taken up on their works begun they will always through those amendments in an or- September 2, which we did take up, and know that Righteousness exalts a Na- derly fashion. gave everyone notice. tion.—Proverbs 29:2. Bless the Senators I thank all Members as we go forward I made the comment at that time of this great Chamber. Grant them dy- during the appropriations process. about the problems I have observed namic vision for leadership in this Na- Most Members came back yesterday. with quorum calls taking up so much tion and the world. In Your great We had a very good day and a very pro- time, and I stated that it was my hope mercy sustain them with Your grace ductive day with the introduction of as manager—and which was concurred for their daily deliberations. those amendments. We are making in by my distinguished ranking mem- O Lord, I offer this prayer on behalf progress on this very important bill, ber, Senator HARKIN—that we would of the Senators through Jesus Christ. and I look forward to the participation have amendments prepared to go. We Amen. of all Members. got off to a start yesterday with two

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On the Demo- agreements and proceed, with the hope complete this bill, no matter how late cratic side of the aisle the request was of finishing up this bill—at least a we work tonight and Thursday. made not to quite yet appoint those. I major part of it—by the end of the We have 40 amendments we have al- did mention to the Democratic leader week. ready identified. I said to the manager yesterday that we are ready to go and As I said on August 1, I would like to of the bill, the distinguished Senator do those appointments as soon as pos- see the Senate proceed to a third read- from Pennsylvania, that probably 25 sible. I am very hopeful that the lead- ing when there are a lot of quorum percent of those the managers could ership on your side of the aisle and our calls and amendments which are not agree on. That still leaves 30 amend- side of the aisle can announce that prepared to be offered, especially where ments. There are a number of them today. there is adequate notice, as there has that are quite controversial. If we are We are ready to go. We have our con- been for more than a month on this going to leave here Thursday night, I ferees in line, so I would like to do bill, and as matter of general Senate just do not think we can do it. Miracles that. I would like to make clear that business of what I hope would be ac- happen. we have been ready to go for the last 5 complished here. Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, through and a half weeks with our conferees. I understand, after discussing the the Chair, in response, I wish to restate People come forward and say this is a matter with the assistant leader for what our distinguished manager just hugely important issue, so I hope we the Democrats, that there is one said; and that is that 5 weeks ago, at can address that. amendment where the Democrats may the end of our session just prior to the The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The need to bring all of their people in who recess, we did have a colloquy on the Senator from Nevada. might otherwise be absent. That single floor to state the importance but also Mr. REID. Mr. President, through amendment might have to go over to the absolute necessity of having the you to the distinguished majority lead- next week. If that is so, at least we time managed on the floor be dis- er, I was in a meeting yesterday with should complete the bill with the ex- ciplined and orderly to get the amend- the Democratic leader, and I think we ception of that amendment, or as much ments and, as my request I made just a are at a point where those conferees of it as we can. few minutes ago, to have our col- can be appointed. I am very confident Let me urge my colleagues to come leagues come forward. it can be done today. to the floor with their amendments and So far that is progressing well. And Mr. President, has the bill been re- notify the managers of the bill about we are going to stay here and stay on ported this morning? amendments they have so we can pro- the bill to finish it, which means—and The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Yes, ceed in an orderly way. It is my hope we will have more to say on that, and it has. that we can work into the evening to I talked to the Democratic leader last Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- debate amendments, subject to the de- night—I expect we will be voting on imous consent that the pending amend- cision of the majority leader, and Mondays and Fridays. ment be set aside. stacking votes perhaps in the morning, I think the votes we have this Friday The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is if we are not to vote in the evening, will be important votes. We have a lot there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. with the same procedure available to- of people traveling, on both sides of the morrow night because there are some aisle, maybe more on your side of the AMENDMENT NO. 1547 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1542 40 amendments pending. It is obvious aisle than ours. But for many different Mr. REID. Mr. President, I send an we are going to have considerable work reasons it is absolutely critical that we amendment to the desk. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The to do and considerable debate to ad- recognize, as a body, that our responsi- clerk will report. bility is to complete this important dress these amendments. The legislative clerk read as follows: In advance of the August recess, I piece of legislation, which means being The Senator from Nevada [Mr. REID] pro- conferred with the distinguished chair- here, and we will be here Friday. Later, poses an amendment numbered 1547. man of the full committee, the Presi- as we talk, and people are back—I Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- dent pro tempore, the ranking member don’t know how late we will be here imous consent that reading of the of the full committee, and many of the Friday, but we will be voting on sub- amendment be dispensed with. members of the Democratic caucus who stantive amendments on Friday. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- It is critical we move ahead. I know I knew would have amendments to out objection, it is so ordered. offer so that we ought to be in a posi- the same discussion went on a little bit The amendment is as follows: yesterday, and it went on for the week tion to move forward. (Purpose: To increase funding for certain Again, I urge colleagues to come to or 2 weeks on the Energy bill, that we education and related programs) the floor with their amendments. have so much to do there is no way we At the end of title III, insert the following: The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The are going to be able to finish it. So now SEC. 306. (a) In addition to any amounts Senator from Nevada. I am getting used to it. It is true, we otherwise appropriated under this Act, there Mr. REID. Mr. President, while the have to debate these amendments. are appropriated, out of any money in the majority leader is in the Chamber, hav- Whether there are 40 or 50—and I know Treasury not otherwise appropriated— ing heard the distinguished manager of there are some very important ones—I (1) an additional $20,000,000 to carry out the bill on two separate occasions— want to share with my colleagues that part H of title I of the Elementary and Sec- ondary Education Act of 1965 (dropout pre- yesterday and today—talking about his we do need to stay here, although hope- vention); desire to complete the bill, all mem- fully we will not have to vote at night (2) an additional $85,000,000 to carry out bers of the Appropriations Committee too much because I know people have title III of the Elementary and Secondary want to complete this bill and I would plans. We need to stay here, and the Education Act of 1965 (language instruction); like to finish this bill. The Democratic managers have expressed a willingness (3) an additional $6,449,000 to carry out part leader has indicated that he wants to to stay here at night in order to con- A of title V of the Higher Education Act of cooperate in any way we can to move tinue that business as we go forward. 1965 (Hispanic-serving institutions); these bills along. As I told the Democratic leader yes- (4) an additional $4,587,000 to carry out part Having said that, we have some real terday, we will probably be voting on C of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (migrant education); problems. Today is Wednesday. Tomor- Mondays and Fridays not just this (5) an additional $11,000,000 to carry out row is Thursday. That is my reason for week but over the next several weeks. high school equivalency program activities asking the distinguished majority lead- Then if there are certain days we come under section 418A of the Higher Education er if he would respond. Does the leader to an agreement that we don’t need to Act of 1965 (HEP);

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One of the think we learn a lot about a culture by tary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 most important goals of my life was to re- listening to people’s languages. (parental assistance and local family infor- ceive a college education. But more than Among Latino Americans, ‘‘aspirar’’ mation centers); and anything, I have always wanted to travel and has special meaning. It is similar to (8) an additional $69,000,000 to carry out see new places. CAMP placed me on the right our verb ‘‘aspire’’ but it carries a migrant and seasonal Head Start programs: track and assisted me with a career and ex- greater sense of urgency. It invokes Provided, That such sum shall be in addition tracurricular opportunities. This summer I dreams of a better life, striving for a to funds reserved for migrant, seasonal, and will be traveling out of the country to do an other Head Start programs under section internship in Guadalajara, Mexico with the better future, among people who work 640(a)(2) of the Head Start Act. Department of Commerce and the Depart- hard just to make ends meet. (b) Of the funds appropriated in this Act ment of Agriculture. This Spring I will be Children are the hope of every cul- for the National Institutes of Health, graduating with a degree in International ture, and it is no different for Latino $150,000,000 shall not be available for obliga- Business and minors in Finance and Spanish, Americans. They are the youngest de- tion until September 30, 2004. thanks to the guidance and support of the mographic group in our country and (c) The amount $6,895,199,000 in section people who make up the . . . CAMP program the fastest growing. More than one- 305(a)(1) of this Act shall be deemed to be [at Boise State University]. $7,105,011,000 and the amount $6,783,301,000 in third of Latino Americans are under 18 section 305(a)(2) of this Act shall be deemed Mr. President, this isn’t a statistic years of age. to be $6,573,489,000. that is a throwaway. This is a statistic So the great aspiration of Latino Mr. REID. Mr. President, this amend- that deals with a young lady who Americans, as all immigrants who have ment relates to programs that help would have never, ever been able to go come to our country, is a good edu- Hispanic children. This is more than to college and then complete college. cation for their children. We recognize just numbers, statistics; it deals with We have another program called the that with this wave of immigrants, as real people, kids who can be helped by Migrant Education Program. These with previous waves of immigrants, the special programs. funds are used to identify and recruit parents are the ones who are What does this mean? Does it mean migrant students, to provide screening uneducated and doing the menial work. we are spending more money to be for health problems, and to provide re- They have aspirations, desires, wishes, spending more money? What it means sources to enable the children to re- and prayers for their children to be is we will be spending more money to ceive appropriate medical care. able to become educated so they don’t save money. For every $1 we spend in As to this program, I would like to have to do the menial work that they our country for these programs, we take just one case history of a young are doing. person who said: save $10 in welfare costs, educational We recognize that there is an unac- costs, costs to the criminal justice sys- At my new school, I was identified for the ceptable gap in academic achievement Migrant Education Program. tem. These programs deal with chil- between Latino students and the over- dren, I repeat. Oscar Guzman said: all student population. We have agreed One of the programs is a program The teacher who was in charge of my class that it should be this Nation’s policy called the High School Equivalency helped my mother with all of the paperwork to leave no child behind. Now it is time and records transfer. He also arranged for a Program which assists students of mi- to live up to those words. grant parents who have dropped out of health check up for me, which I continued to get every year through the eighth grade. The That is why this amendment I have high school to earn their GED. Migrant Education Program had a special offered with Senator BINGAMAN—the Here is what Tedrel Eubanks said: reading group for migrant students, which Hispanic education opportunity amend- [The high school equivalency program] ex- helped me with my English. ment—to help Latino students achieve posed me to college life. This was something I am the first person in my family to go to dreams is important. beyond my wildest dreams. I had never given college. My parents are very proud of my de- This amendment would invest an ad- any real thought to finishing high school, cision to go to college and expect me to go not to mention going to college. The more I far. My dad always tells me that I am going ditional $210 million in our Nation’s fu- attended GED classes, the more excited I be- to [be able to] work in an air-conditioned of- ture by strengthening these programs. came. The more time I spent on the Univer- fice with a secretary. My aunts and uncles I have talked about the programs—not sity campus taking part in various activi- are also very proud of me and use me as an all of them—such as the Hispanic-serv- ties, the more determined I became about example for my cousins. I hope to be in a po- ing institutions, the high school getting my GED certificate and graduating sition where I can make a difference in edu- equivalency program, the College As- and enrolling at [Mississippi Valley State cation and agriculture in order to improve University]. sistance Migrant Program, the local the lives of families like my own. family information centers, dropout And that is what he did. I would not be here today if it were not for Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- the Migrant Education Program in fifth prevention, bilingual education, and sent that the amendment I just offered grade that put me on a path of academic Head Start for children of migrant be on my behalf and on behalf of the achievement and the other migrant pro- workers. grams that helped me succeed. Senator from New Mexico, Mr. BINGA- These programs give Latino students MAN. ‘‘Because of these programs,’’ Oscar a step up the ladder of education so The PRESIDENT pro tempore. With- said, ‘‘my life was made easier and my they can realize their aspirations. The out objection, it is so ordered. parents’ dream of a better life for me 252 Hispanic-serving institutions which Mr. REID. Another program that is a and my brother will come true.’’ have at least 25 percent Latino enroll- tremendously important program that That is what these amendments are ment are the main bridge between His- is greatly affected in an adverse way by about. These amendments are about panic communities and higher edu- this bill we have before us is a program improving the lives of young people. I cation. Despite appropriations under called the College Assistance Migrant think we all learn a culture by listen- title V, these institutions still haven’t Program, referred to as CAMP, which ing to its native language, its native reached Federal funding parity with assists migrant students in their first tongue. Every time I hear someone other degree-granting institutions. year of college with personal academic speak Russian, I think of my deceased This amendment adds $6.4 million to counseling and stipends. These pro- father-in-law who was born in Russia. help address this inequity. grams have been enormously success- He came as a little boy. I am confident The high school equivalency pro- ful. But rather than talk about, again, that he didn’t speak a word of Russian grams provide academic instruction, statistics, let me talk about a person but I do know that his parents spoke counseling, computer-assisted teach- by the name of Maria de Lurdes extremely broken English. I didn’t ing, and career awareness to migrant Reynoso. know his parents, my wife’s grand- students studying for the GED. The Maria said she went to the Boise parents. I think of a series in public Senate’s bill—the one before us— State University CAMP. She said: radio recently about trying to bring slashes funding for these programs by

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They are talented migrant And Latinos have the highest dropout tion that I would address to the Sen- high school graduates and GED recipi- rate of any demographic group in our ator from Nevada is how he picks a fig- ents, and this mentors them through State. These programs will help Ne- ure of $210 million? As I will outline in their first year of college. Before vada, and many other States, too, with the course of my presentation, there CAMP was created, there was no record growing Hispanic populations. are quite a number of programs which of a migrant child having completed In the past, we have received Federal are directed to this issue. college. Since its inception, almost grants for two dropout programs, at The appropriations subcommittee three-quarters of all CAMP students Pyramid Lake High School, a Paiute has considered many programs. We received baccalaureate degrees. Indian school, and the Washoe County have increased some 26 programs and The existing HEP and CAMP pro- School District. But now the Senate decreased some 6 programs, what we grams serve approximately 15,000 stu- HHS budget would eliminate all fund- consider to be a balance. I ask my col- dents. Of these 15,000 students, the vast ing for these programs. The amend- league from Nevada how he comes to a majority—about 75 percent—will grad- ment I have offered would restore $20 figure of $210 million when comparing uate from college. They will not be million for dropout prevention. it to all the other programs in this bill welfare dependent and will not have None of these programs by them- which are directed to this generalized problems with the criminal justice sys- selves might seem that important, but effort? tem. And, of course, they won’t be cre- taken together they give Latino Amer- Mr. REID. Mr. President, what we ating problems in the educational sys- icans a better chance of realizing their have done is meet with educators, we tem. Over the next years, about 170,000 hopes and dreams. Just as important, have met with members of the Hispanic migrant children will become eligible these measures will strengthen the community, and we have come to the for HEP, while 140,000 will qualify for American economy by building a more conclusion that the programs that are CAMP. Funding for these programs productive workforce. included in this amendment are vital should be increased, not cut. That is Already, one-third of the new work- and should be increased and not de- why this amendment adds $11 million ers who join our labor force are Latino. creased, and that these programs are, for HEP programs and $1 million for In 20 years, it will be half. These are we think, programs that, as I indicated CAMP. the workers who will pay taxes to keep briefly in my statement, will not cost We also need to make the Head Start our military strong, to educate our this country money but will save the Program available to more children of children, grandchildren and great- country money in the long term. migrant workers so they have a fight- grandchildren, and provide our Social While the figure we have come up ing chance to do well in school. Security in the future. So, you see, our with may not be magically correct—I In Nevada, we have probably a thou- future depends on the hopes and would like to have had more, but in sand migrant students, and they make dreams of our Latino neighbors. working with the minority staff, we up more than half the students in Aspirar—to hope. No matter what recognize there is a limit to what we Amargossa in Nye County, where my language we speak, we all understand can do, but we believe this is a small brother lives. These children have hard what that means. We all have a stake enough number that people should sim- lives, and if any child ever deserved a in making it possible. ply vote to waive the Budget Act. And head start in school, they do. Yet we Mr. President, I suggest the absence I am confident there will be a budget have not had a single migrant Head of a quorum. point of order raised against this The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Start Program in all of Nevada. People amendment on a bill such as this bill. clerk will call the roll. I say to my friend that a few months think of Nevada only as a place where The legislative clerk proceeded to ago we were going to give Turkey $6 you have the bright lights of Las Vegas call the roll. and Reno but we have farming commu- Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask billion to help us in Iraq. Maybe we nities. unanimous consent that the order for should say that $200 million to help In the Amargossa Valley, there are the quorum call be rescinded. people here who are going to help our very large dairy farms. In Lyon Coun- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. GRA- country is just as important as that ty, we have the largest producer of HAM of South Carolina). Without objec- gift we were going to make to the peo- white onions in America. Migrant farm tion, it is so ordered. ple of Turkey. workers come there in waves. Yet we Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, after I do apologize for being rude to my don’t have a single program in Head conferring with the distinguished as- friend because I always appreciate his Start for these children. They are left sistant Democratic leader, we have efficacy. I am sure not everyone in the behind even before they begin school. agreed upon a time for the vote. Senate has read his book. I have. I We need to offer Head Start to 10,000 I ask unanimous consent that at know what a fine lawyer he is and the new migrant children. My amendment noon today, the Senate proceed to a work he has done. But probably not lis- would move us toward that goal. vote in relation to the Reid amend- tening to his response will make my We know parental involvement is a ment No. 1547 with no amendments to day easier because I will then not real- crucial factor in a child’s school suc- the amendment in order prior to the ize all the inadequacies in my amend- cess. That is why the local family in- vote. ment and I would have to come back formation centers were created by the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and respond to that argument. This No Child Left Behind Act. These are ator from Nevada. way I can just speak from the high community-based centers that provide Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask my level and not have to worry about his— parents of title I students with infor- friend to modify that request following I will not say nitpicking but his really mation about their children’s schools the word ‘‘vote,’’ that at 11:45 a.m., the good debate. In this way, I will have so they can get involved in their edu- amendment recur and that the time one of my staff tell me some of the cation. An additional investment will until 12 o’clock be equally divided and high points of his debate, and I will strengthen the ties between Latino controlled between Senators REID and just hit the high points when I return. families and their children’s schools. BINGAMAN and Senator SPECTER. In ef- Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I This is good for the whole community. fect, we will debate the matter from thank my colleague from Nevada for This amendment also addresses the 11:45 a.m. until 12 o’clock and vote at those charming, complimentary re- programs for dropout prevention and 12 o’clock. marks. He exits the Chamber with bilingual education. Senator BINGAMAN Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I grace. He has to present a judge from and I have worked for years together agree. his State. We will miss him. I would

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So we are trying to additionally for education programs with respect to Hispanic-serving insti- make an allocation of a gigantic sum for Hispanic students, I asked him how tutions, more than $93 million is being of money, $2.2 trillion. It comes to this they came up with this figure. I do so directed to colleges and universities subcommittee to make an allocation in the context of chairing this sub- which have 25 percent or more His- on discretionary funding of $137.6 bil- committee which has had many hear- panics. lion. I think we have exercised real ings and has analyzed the needs of His- In the context of these appropria- care and thoughtfulness in making panic students in the context of many tions, it was the conclusion of the sub- these allocations. other needs this subcommittee has to committee, and then the conclusion of I would like to see additional money fund. the full committee, that the interests for many items in the line, but there Without going through the entire of Hispanic students were adequately has to be an evaluation and an assess- list, I had referenced the fact that the taken care of. ment of priorities. I am aware of the bill contains increases for some 26 pro- When I asked the Senator from Ne- political impact on having my vote, grams and decreases for some 6 pro- vada how he picked a figure of $210 mil- and the votes of other individual Sen- grams. In making an evaluation as to lion, his response was, it is not exces- ators, be against expanding this His- what are the needs of the Hispanic sive but it would be helpful; that it panic education program. It is worth a community, we have taken into ac- might be good to have even more brief comment on the so-called 30-sec- count that there are many other pro- money. ond commercial, where individual grams which have been funded which That might be said about any pro- votes are picked out and are featured are directed to the Hispanic commu- gram which is on the agenda, to add at election time to say to one group or nity or programs where the local edu- more money. another, and in this case Hispanics, cation agency has funding which can be The Senator from Nevada said we why Senator X or Senator Y ought to directed to the Hispanic community, were considering giving substantial be defeated because there was a vote depending upon the needs for that com- money to Turkey. Well, why not give a against a specific matter. That does munity in a given area. The needs for portion of that money to Hispanic stu- not tell even a part of the story as to the Hispanic community may vary ma- dents? That is a very frequently ad- how that vote is cast in the context of terially in San Antonio, TX, which is vanced argument. If we took the cost other programs which are devoted to more heavily populated with Hispanics of the B–2 bomber, how many items in this very important issue, as I think than, say, my hometown of Russell, some other line could that accommo- this record shows, which I have ex- KS, a small community on the plains date? plained, and why it is with reluctance of Kansas with 5,000 people where the The reality is that the Federal budg- that I oppose the amendment offered need is different. et is gigantic. It is $2.2 trillion. Does by the distinguished Senator from Ne- One of the major education alloca- anybody know how much money that vada. tions of this bill is $12,350,000,000 on is? Not really. It is a staggering Yes, it would be good to have more Title I grants to local education agen- amount of money. It is said that if one funds here and more funds in many cies. This is directed to take care of took a large hall like the Senate other places, but it is an overall eval- the achievement gap between students Chamber there would be insufficient uation which we have to take into ac- in low- and high-poverty schools. This space to stuff $10,000 bills for that sum count. I believe a fair analysis of this covers to a very material extent com- of money. program overall shows that there are munities where these funds can be allo- The Congress of the United States adequate funds being directed for this cated for Hispanics. has, as a principal function, the job of important purpose. How you pick $210 Our bill also includes some $300 mil- appropriating, figuring out where the million in this amendment as opposed lion for the Gear Up program origi- money goes. There may be some dis- to $310 million or $410 million or $10 nated by a distinguished Member of the agreement about how much money million remains an open question, House of Representatives from Phila- should have been offered to Turkey to when we add up the millions of dollars delphia, Congressman Chaka Fattah, aid in the Iraq war, and we will hear a which are devoted to programs and who coordinated the program with me, great deal of talk in this Chamber items in this appropriation bill which with the thrust coming from the House about Iraq, not Iraq’s educational pro- are directable to this important objec- but most of the funding thrust coming gram but how much money is being al- tive. from this subcommittee, where we now located to Iraq. I submit that the long- I am advised other Senators will be have some $300 million in this GEAR range interests of the United States coming to speak on this amendment. UP Program, and 70 percent of the 1.3 are very well served, and when we are The chairman of the Appropriations million students served by this pro- successful—and we will be successful— Committee has asked that all Repub- gram are minorities, including almost in establishing order in Iraq and estab- lican members of the committee be 30 percent who are Hispanics. I point to lishing, I think, a democracy in Iraq. available for a meeting at this time. So this GEAR UP Program as illustrative Democracies are contagious. in the absence of any other Senator of a program which can accommodate The only democracy in the Mideast wishing to speak and in the instance of the kinds of concerns which the Sen- today is Israel. The Saudis’ leadership my own presence being required at an- ator from Nevada is talking about. are in fear of democracies becoming other meeting, I suggest the absence of Our bill also has some $665 million popular, as are the ruling elites in all a quorum. for the English Language Acquisition of the other Mideast countries. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The State Grant Program, which is de- I do not intend to prolong a debate clerk will call the roll. signed to help students who have lim- about Iraq. It is my hope that the The assistant legislative clerk pro- ited English proficiency. Here again, President’s efforts to bring in other na- ceeded to call the roll. this funding is already available for tions, which is the banner headline in Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask Hispanics on the line where the Sen- this morning’s press, will reach fru- unanimous consent that the order for ator from Nevada seeks to add addi- ition. I hope there will be people from the quorum call be rescinded. tional funding. other countries, especially Muslim The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without There are many other programs in countries, Pakistan and Turkey, to objection, it is so ordered. this bill. For example, $13 million in share in the responsibility and to give Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, we are this bill is being directed to the high the Arab world confidence so that the awaiting other Senators to speak on school equivalency program which can United States will not carry that bur- the pending amendment of the Senator

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In the final bill, I was very The majority leader has already ex- cation, things that we would all agree, pleased to see the administration pressed his intention to vote through jointly, to work on and accomplish agreed with the Congress, and that we Friday, so the sooner we address these over the coming 10 years. That was in authorized $125 million a year to be issues the sooner the Senate will con- 1989. That 10 years has come and gone. spent to reduce the dropout rate. That clude its business. I urge my colleagues But one of those goals was that we bill was signed in January of 2001. to come to the Senate floor to offer would ensure that at least 90 percent of Since then, we have had two budget re- amendments. the students who started high school quests from this President. In both of I suggest the absence of a quorum. actually completed high school; that those budget requests—in 2001, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The we would reduce the dropout rate very again this year—in each of the budget clerk will call the roll. substantially in this country. That was requests we have received, there has The assistant legislative clerk pro- one of the goals the President and the been zero funding proposed for dropout ceeded to call the roll. Governors signed onto. prevention. Absolutely nothing was re- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ask I should say one of those Governors quested for dropout prevention at the unanimous consent the order for the was former President Bill Clinton. Of Federal level. The Congress stepped in quorum call be rescinded. course, there were many others who last year and corrected some of that. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without are still in key positions in our Gov- Instead of putting in $10 million, the objection, it is so ordered. ernment who were part of that group. Congress put in $10.9 million. I appre- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I The unfortunate reality is that after ciate that. That was a step the Con- want to take a few minutes to speak in we adopted that set of goals, national gress took in spite of the fact there was favor of the amendment that Senator education goals, there was no strategy zero funding requested by the adminis- REID of Nevada has offered relating to to achieve them. tration. funding for various programs in this There was absolutely nothing done This year, there are zero funds re- appropriations bill that are of par- here in Washington and in many quested by the administration for drop- ticular importance to the Hispanic States, I fear, to actually get us to out prevention. Unfortunately, this community. I strongly support Senator where we had committed to travel. year, the bill we are considering on the REID’s amendment and believe that it Particularly in this area of dropout Senate floor today follows the adminis- would be a very important step for us prevention, there was no Federal tration’s recommendation and contains to take in keeping the commitment money committed. The first Federal zero funds. The House bill follows the that we have made to the people of this money that was committed was a dem- administration’s recommendation and country when we passed the No Child onstration program in fiscal year 2001. contains zero funds. Left Behind Act. I believe we committed $10 million to a We are going from a situation where I have just completed spending 4 demonstration program so that for the we committed $10 million to this pro- weeks in my State, most of the time in first time the Department of Education gram before we passed the No Child my State, and much of that time I was at the national level would have some Left Behind Act to a situation where talking to people who were involved in funds available to help local school dis- we are committing zero funds now that education and were preparing for the tricts reduce the number of students we have passed the No Child Left Be- new school year. It is clear that one who were leaving school without grad- hind Act. Understandably, people in message comes through in those dis- uating, and to reduce the number of the education community doubt the cussions. That message is, What is the students who were dropping out. sincerity of those of us in Washington Federal Government going to do to This is of particular importance in who keep talking about how important keep its share of the bargain? my State because in my State we have it is to reduce the dropout rate. The Federal Government has imposed a very high dropout rate. Unfortu- Why is this dropout rate issue rel- all sorts of new requirements on States nately for everyone involved, that evant to a discussion, or particularly and school districts about how they are dropout rate is concentrated in the relevant to a discussion of No Child to reform education, how they are to Hispanic community. Over 40 percent Left Behind? The main thrust of the No improve instruction in the schools, of the students in my State are of His- Child Left Behind Act was to increase how they are to improve student per- panic background, and a great many of accountability, raise standards, require formance in the schools. Unfortu- those students—particularly young more of teachers, and require more of nately, when those educators see that Hispanic males—leave school without students. The great concern which I the administration, first, in its request graduating from high school. That is heard in my State, and which I think to Congress, and then the Congress not only unfortunate for them, but it lots of us heard, was if we are going to itself, does not put forward the money substantially reduces their ability to do that—which is a good thing because which was committed in the No Child be productive citizens, to earn a good we all favor higher standards, we all Left Behind Act, the cynicism on the income, to raise a family, and to do the favor better performance, we all favor part of many people working in edu- things we all aspire to do. But it also is better trained teachers and better per- cation is understandable. an unfortunate reality for our State’s forming students—but if we are going The amendment the Senator from economy. to do that, let us not kid ourselves and Nevada has offered is an effort to cor- We do not have the ability to gen- allow the students who are not keeping rect some of that. I strongly support it. erate the wealth because we lack some up to just go away and forget about it. Let me talk about one particular as- of the skilled workforce we need, and That is the concern. That is why we pect of it that I know better, perhaps, that we could have if we keep those also put a provision in the No Child than I know some other parts. That re- people in school longer. Left Behind Act for some funding for lates to the dropout prevention pro- In fiscal year 2001, the Congress dropout prevention. It is not a major gram. This is a subject that has been stepped forward. This was before the amount. It is $125 million a year. But it debated and discussed and talked about No Child Left Behind Act was enacted. was at least a commitment at the Fed- in Washington and at the national We stepped forward and said, OK, we eral level to help deal with the prob- level for a great many years. I remem- will commit $10 million nationally to lem. It was a commitment that the ber when President Bush senior, the try to deal with this problem. That Hispanic community—at least leaders former President Bush—not this Presi- funding can be used to help school dis- of the Hispanic community who focus dent Bush but this President Bush’s fa- tricts that have strategies which they on education issues in my State, and ther—convened all the Governors of want to pursue to reduce the dropout virtually all the leaders of the Hispanic the country to have a first and only, as rate. That was an appropriate thing to community in my State who focus on

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These are ahead and begin to deal with it system- Mexico has worked on these issues for grants to assist those districts which atically. many years, and he keeps referring to have come up with a plan, a way to re- I hope very much we can adopt Sen- this as the Reid amendment. This is duce the dropout rate, that they want ator REID’s amendment so we can add the Reid-Bingaman amendment. It is to try to implement in their own dis- some funding and do something. I am offered in that way, and it was meant trict. not of the view that we are going to to be offered in that way because of the There are some proven strategies add $125 million. Senator REID’s work he has done for the many years that have been shown to work. We need amendment proposes to add $20 mil- prior to this. to give school districts more opportu- lion. That is inadequate, but it cer- The question I would like to ask the nities to implement those strategies. tainly is much better than nothing, Senator: One of the provisions in this And that would be a major thrust of which is what we are now proposing. amendment calls for more money for the amendment the Senator from Ne- There are other provisions in Senator afterschool programs for Hispanic chil- vada has proposed. So I again urge my REID’s amendment which I think are dren. Does the Senator from New Mex- colleagues to support it. also very meritorious. He indicated in ico have the same problems in New The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- his description of the amendment fund- Mexico that we have in Nevada with re- ator from Pennsylvania. ing for the Hispanic-serving institu- spect to Hispanic children dropping out Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, at the tions. That is important funding as at larger numbers than non-Hispanic outset, I agree with the argument well. Clearly, I support the effort to children? made by the distinguished Senator add some reasonable increase to that. And would the Senator also agree, for from New Mexico about the importance There are 157 Hispanic-serving institu- every child we are able to keep in of school dropout and combating that tions which have received money from school, we save the Government— problem. This is an issue which has title V. A third of those institutions State, local, and the Federal Govern- concerned me for many years. When I that are eligible have received no as- ment—money as a result of these chil- was district attorney of Philadelphia, sistance. These grants are made on a dren being able to be educated rather the dropout problem was a major fac- competitive basis, and there are not than being out on the streets, so to tor and a major cause of juvenile delin- enough funds to award grants to each speak? quency. When a child is not in school, of the institutions that meet the cri- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, in not only is the child not getting the teria. response to the question, let me say, I education, but the child is likely to be The migrant program: Again, this is do very much agree we have the prob- engaged in not only no productive ac- an area in which I think the Federal lem in New Mexico of way too many of tivity but in counterproductive activ- Government has a peculiarly impor- our students leaving school before they ity, frequently crime. tant responsibility. You cannot expect graduate. Unfortunately, a dispropor- So this is an issue that I think has to each local State to have in place the tionately large portion of those stu- be addressed. I think the committee kind of support system for migrant dents who leave school are Hispanic has addressed it through the funding children of migrant families which is students. which we have made available in this needed. Now, on the second point the Senator bill, although not on a categorical We are requiring in the No Child Left raised, that every time one of those grant. The categorical grants are Behind Act that school districts raise students leaves school before he or she where the Government makes a speci- the performance and the achievement graduates, it may, in fact—and prob- fication as to saying a given amount of level of all students. That includes ably does—cost the Government some- money is to be used for a specific pur- those students who are students of mi- thing in various ways, the main thing pose. grant families who come into that that I see it does is it robs the society It is true we had a program called the school district for a few months, per- of the benefit of having a better edu- Dropout Prevention Program for haps, and then leave. But the school cated citizen and a more productive slightly under $11 million in the cur- district is held accountable for the per- citizen for the rest of that person’s life rent fiscal year. But we have in Title I formance of those students, as it because each of those people, if they a requirement that 1 percent of the should be held accountable for the per- will stay in school and complete high total funding be allocated for dropout formance of those students. school, has a much greater ability to or related activities, and that 1 percent The number of those students is in- earn, a much greater ability to provide amounts to some $80 million. So there creasing. It has grown from 624,000 in for their families. And all of that, of is a very considerable sum of money fiscal year 1999 to over 800,000 this year. course, inures to the benefit of the en- which is available under Title I. That growth, combined with the new tire society. They pay more taxes. There is also a considerable sum of mandates from this No Child Left Be- They are able to contribute more to money which can be used for dropouts hind Act, will require that additional their community. under the $345 million for innovative funding be made available. So I urge It is a very well-chosen investment of educational programs. What we are all Senators to support the amendment public funds to keep these students in trying to do is put funding at the local by my colleague from Nevada. school. That is all we are trying to do, education agency. So in Title I they These are important programs. They to say that the Federal Government have a very substantial sum of need to be adequately funded. We have should do something to assist school money—$12.3-plus billion—but not to committed to fund these programs at districts which want to work on that tell them exactly what to use for each an adequate level and, unfortunately, problem. That is all we are saying. specific item but to leave it to the the bill before us does not do that. I The Federal Government cannot take local school district. hope very much this amendment will the place of the school district, and When I addressed the amendment of be adopted. It is a very modest amend- should not be trying to, but it can, in Senator REID earlier today, I made a ment, frankly, compared to the size of some small way, assist local school dis- comment about the needs in San Anto- the budget we are dealing with, com- tricts which want to deal with the nio of Hispanics would be considerably pared to the size of the appropriations problem. different than the needs of say Russell, in this bill itself. So I hope this modest This last year, with the $10.9 million KS, my hometown, a small town of amendment to assist those most in which was appropriated—this is in the 5,000 on the plains of Kansas, where it need of educational services in our current year, I should say—with the is a very different issue. And where the country can be supported. $10.9 million that was appropriated, my Senator has Albuquerque, which has a Mr. REID. Will the Senator yield for understanding is the Department of much higher Hispanic proportion of a question? Education was able to make 24 grants population, it would be very different.

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I yield the floor. his exact language—that really is a He has indicated that there are a Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, as I characterization which might apply to couple of other places where school dis- understood the comment of the Sen- so much of the funding anywhere in tricts can use funds for this purpose if ator from New Mexico, it was that the this Education bill. There is always they choose to. One is that they can money would be available in title I if more that can be added. It is hard to spend up to 1 percent—or they are re- the local school board wanted to use it find a figure which is generally re- quired to spend 1 percent on either fail- for dropout. That isn’t precisely the garded as adequate, education being ing schools or dropout prevention, as I statutory construction. The Depart- such a high priority. understand it. ment of Education, in delineating its But in structuring this bill, the Sen- Mr. SPECTER. The 1 percent is for 2004 budget request, specifies that ator from Iowa and I, as managers, dropout, and the term used is related States would reserve approximately $88 have tried to make the allocations activities. So it is focused on dropouts. million from their allocations that are within a budget and within our 302(b) Some $80 million is available for drop- title I, part A, to support dropout pre- allocations. I think we have made an outs. vention programs in local education allocation which addresses the needs Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I do agencies. So the figure, more precisely, which the Senator from New Mexico not doubt that there is funding avail- according to their budget request, is expresses. The Senator from New Mex- able for this if a school district can $88 million. It is to be directed to the ico said $20 million was inadequate but find it within its budget to use it for dropout program. better than nothing. Well, that charac- that purpose. The problem we have in So that is money for this specific terization, I think, might be applied my State—and I think all over the program. That is why the administra- just about anywhere in this bill or in country—is that these school districts tion, in submitting the budget request, so many other bills. are under greater and greater pressure did not include the slightly under $11 When the Senator from New Mexico to increase their test scores, to dem- million for a categorical grant because talks about the afterschool programs, onstrate improved student perform- it is taken care of in other places. The that is an item of special concern to ance. That is where the pressure is. Department of Education budget re- this Senator as well. Again, during That is where the money is going to be quest also specifies the dropout funding that lull between 3 o’clock and 7 spent, unless we have some funds availability innovative programs, o’clock, we find so much delinquency cordoned off that are available only for which I mentioned earlier, of some $345 occurring. The subcommittee increased this kind of purpose—this dropout pre- million. In the innovative programs for the allocation on afterschool programs vention. $345 million, there is not a direction for to $1 billion. The figure that had been Clearly, everyone is well-intentioned dropouts, as there is a direction for in the President’s budget was $600 mil- here. A school superintendent or a dropouts for $88 million under title I. lion. We had extensive hearings. school board will decide, OK, we have a Mr. BINGAMAN. Will the Senator It might be of some interest that Ar- lot of needs but the pressure we are yield for a question? nold Schwarzenegger had a long- feeling is to get these test scores up; Mr. SPECTER. I will. standing interest in this and he made a we have to concentrate on getting Mr. BINGAMAN. My understanding very compelling argument. I don’t these test scores up. Once that is done, is that this funding—in reference to want to get involved in the California a few years down the road we will be students who have dropped out—con- primary, but there was a very pro- able to give more attention to the kids templates what many States are doing, tracted hearing devoted to this subject. who are dropping out. which is to use some of their title I We took the figure of $600 million, In the No Child Left Behind Act, we funds for students who are in the which was in the President’s budget, tried to say, no, we are going to cordon criminal justice system. This is not and I don’t have to tell the Senator off some portion of the Federal funding dropout prevention; this is taking stu- from New Mexico that finding $400 mil- that can only be used for this purpose. dents who have dropped out. Maybe lion over and above what the President That doesn’t mean every school dis- they have dropped out because they asked for was very difficult. We recog- trict has to take that money or even have been thrown in jail, but whatever nize the things we agree on—after- has that need. If Russell, KS, doesn’t the reason, they are no longer in the school programs and dropout. I believe have a dropout problem, they don’t school system. we have made an appropriate alloca- need to apply for one of these grants. A My understanding was that essen- tion of funds. It is true that $210 mil- lot of communities in New Mexico have tially the administration was saying lion is modest when you are looking at that problem and would love to be able you are required to use at least 1 per- a $53 billion education budget. But we to get one of these grants so they can cent of the title I funds that we provide have tried to make allocations on deal with that problem. If it is left to to you to deal with these students who many, many lines—for student loans, them to take some of the funds they have left the system and are in the Pell grants, and many other items. I get under title I, or some other basket criminal justice system primarily. think we have taken into account the of funding, and devote it to that pur- That is what States are doing. concerns the Senator from New Mexico pose alone, it is much less likely to What we were trying to do in the pro- has articulated. happen. vision I am arguing for and Senator I yield the floor. So that is why we made provisions REID is arguing for here in the No Child The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- for dropout prevention as a part of the Left Behind Act is to get ahead of the ator from New Mexico. No Child Left Behind Act. That is why problem and say we don’t want these Mr. BINGAMAN. I thank my col- this Senate and this Congress were per- students leaving the school system. We league from Pennsylvania and assure suaded to add nearly $11 million to want to help the school district to keep him that I appreciate his commitment that line item last year and in the cur- those students in school. to trying to do what is right in this rent year, even though the President That is what we wanted to see funds area. I know he has been substantially requested nothing. I think the least we devoted to, dropout prevention rather supportive on a lot of these efforts over can do is do something similar in this than assisting students who had al- many years. I very much appreciate Congress—perhaps $20 million is the ready left the school system. Am I con- that. right figure—to ensure that this pro- fused about that? Let me ask that Let me try to be clear as to my un- gram at the Department of Education question. derstanding, and he can correct me if I level, the Federal level, does not just Mr. SPECTER. I will be glad to re- am wrong. He has indicated that, yes, die at the very time we are going spond to the question, which was in the

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Yet the bill before us There are other funds for people who in this amendment, and that is that we cuts $21 million in bilingual education, are out of the education system and in help people, and there are various pro- $11 million in dropout prevention pro- the criminal justice system. grams I discussed earlier today that grams, $10 million in high school mi- These funds specifically are directed are set forth in detail in the amend- grant education, and $15 million in col- to dropout prevention programs. That ment before the Senate. There is noth- lege migrant education. is the language which is included in the ing more important than the dropout What Senator REID has done is sim- budget request for the Department of prevention program, but there are pro- ply propose to reverse these proposed Education which supports their request grams that are just as important to cuts and enhance English instruction for $13 billion plus for title I and has which this amendment is directed. for non-native speakers, dropout pre- the requirement for 1 percent, and the We are talking about, of the tens of vention, and migrant education fund- language prevention programs is spe- billions of dollars in Federal programs ing. cifically here. They are using these that go to education, $200 million that This really sets the tone for a series funds, as the Senator from New Mexico will be directed to specific programs of amendments that I know my col- appropriately says, to get ahead of the that will save our country huge leagues will be offering over the course program. amounts of money. It is estimated by of the next several days. It is impor- The long and short of it is that these some groups that for every dollar we tant for us as a country to make the are funds to prevent dropouts. spend in these programs which are the investment in education perhaps more Mr. BINGAMAN. May I ask one addi- subject matter of this amendment, the than in any other endeavor in Govern- tional question, Mr. President? Government will save up to $10. ment. If we empower our youth—His- Mr. SPECTER. Sure. I appreciate the discussion that has panic, African American, Asian Amer- Mr. BINGAMAN. The chairman of been held this morning between the ican, Native American, in addition to the subcommittee has indicated that Senator from Pennsylvania and the European American—we give them the these are funds which, in the request Senator from New Mexico dealing with opportunity to be the productive, capa- from the Department of Education, are dropouts, but this amendment deals ble, and contributing citizens we know to be allocated for this purpose. Is with far more than just that program. they can be. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- there language in the bill before us It is so much easier to build a child ator from Pennsylvania. which specifies that a portion, some than to repair an adult. We are talking Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, by way percent, is to be used for dropout pre- of brief recapitulation, the thrust of about building children. The only way vention? I am just not aware of that. If the amendment by the Senator from we are going to build those children is there is language to that effect, I have Nevada on Hispanics I think has been to give them opportunities in edu- not seen it. covered by the enumeration of pro- cation by funding these programs at a Mr. SPECTER. The bill does not du- grams I outlined earlier during the level that will allow us to meet the ex- plicate the requirements which have course of this debate. There are very pectations and, I would say, the obliga- been set forward in the budget request. substantial funds available in the bill, tions our country holds today. We could put in additional language. If as it stands now, which can provide as- This is a very good amendment, and the Senator would like to have that sistance for Hispanics. I hope the Senate will support it on a language, I would certainly consider I concur with the Senator from Ne- bipartisan basis. that, but I think it would be duplica- vada that this is an important item, I yield the floor. tive and unnecessary. Under existing but I do believe the Education appro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- law, under title I, the 1-percent re- priations accommodate this very key ator from Pennsylvania. quirement is present for dropout pre- interest for the specified reasons given Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I agree vention. That is the law. earlier in the course of this debate. with much of what the Democratic Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I will I yield the floor. leader has said about the importance of review this language and then perhaps The PRESIDING OFFICER. The education. In fact, I agree with all of be in a position to discuss further with Democratic leader. what he has said about the importance the chairman what the language of the Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I come of education. But again, for the reasons bill ought to provide to ensure that to the floor to commend the distin- which have been advanced during the funds can be made available in grants guished Senator from Nevada for his course of this debate yesterday and to school districts in a way that they sponsorship of this amendment. There today and on this amendment specifi- would actually use them for this pur- has been some discussion already about cally, I believe we have accommodated pose. the importance that we as a country a good balance. My concern is, the way the bill now need to put on the extraordinary chal- I yield the floor. stands, I do not see the opportunity lenges we face with regard to the edu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- being there for school districts to pur- cation of Hispanic children. ator from Washington. sue these strategies. For that reason, I The number of school-age Hispanic Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I am would like to review it a little further children has actually grown by 61 per- proud to be a cosponsor of the Reid- and then get back in touch with the cent in the last 2 years, a rate faster Bingaman amendment which addresses Senator. than any other American community. Hispanic educational opportunities. Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I will One out of every 6 children who attends This is an extremely important meas- be delighted to work with the Senator public school today is Hispanic. ure. from New Mexico to provide whatever Hispanic children continue to per- Over the August recess, I had the op- assurances he would like, additional form below their non-Hispanic peers in portunity to put together a summit of assurances, that the $88 million will be reading, math, and science. By age 9, Hispanic elected officials, families, in- for dropout prevention. That is the more than one-third of Latino students terested people, in my home State. law, but, again, I will be glad to work in high school are enrolled at below There was an overwhelming turnout with my distinguished colleague to sat- grade level today. Hispanic youths suf- that day. We had everyone from elected isfy the concerns he has raised. fer from the highest dropout rate of officials to people who are active in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- any group. Hispanics over the age of 16 community or members of the Hispanic ator from Nevada. are more than twice as likely to drop community who just wanted to come Mr. REID. Mr. President, while the out of school as African American stu- and find out what we were doing at the two Senators have been discussing this dents and four times as likely to drop Federal level on issues that affected amendment, we should not be diverted out today as white students. them. The No. 1 issue people talked

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These schools need the re- told me that when they were growing to disadvantaged children and to low- sources now to improve. They want to up, very few people, if any people, income schools, and it makes such a improve. They want to be held to high looked at them and said: You can be a critical difference for so many of our standards. They want to meet the ac- success. You can pass first grade— vulnerable children today. countability standards we have put in many of them had flunked first grade. Unfortunately, this year, once again, place, but they cannot do it with the You can go on to college. You can be- the President has offered a budget that resources that have been provided. come something in this country. falls exceedingly short of what these Before I conclude, I commend Sen- I think it is so important that this kids need. The budget that has been ator BYRD for the way he has chosen to amendment pass so we can put the edu- proposed by the President and is now fund this amendment. The Byrd cation in place that says to these before the Senate would serve only 4.1 amendment uses the exact same fund- young students in our country today of those 9 million needy students in our ing method that our Republican col- that we need them, we need them to be country. That means we are helping leagues have used to fund their prior- the next generation of engineers; we fewer than half of those kids who need ities. So if anyone criticizes the Byrd need them to be the next generation of help in this country today. I think we amendment, I do not see how they teachers; we need them to be the next can do better. I think we must do bet- could argue against the funding source generation of CEOs. We are missing out ter, and the Byrd amendment provides because it is exactly what has been on an entire young population and $6.15 billion in additional funding for done already. what they can give back to this coun- title I. With no real challenge on the funding try someday in leadership, in econom- Let me help put that number into size, that leaves us to debate the sub- ics, in paying taxes, in being viable context for everyone. The Byrd amend- stance of this amendment. I do not see members of this community, if we do ment is going to help 6.2 million chil- how anyone could vote to prevent mil- not fund opportunities for them today. dren. That is a huge improvement over lions of low-income children from get- So I am very proud to be a sponsor of the President’s plan. If we just go with ting the help they need in school. the Reid-Bingaman amendment and I the President’s budget, 2.1 million dis- So let me make the choice before us encourage my colleagues to support it. advantaged kids are going to be left be- as simple as possible. A vote against It is really critical. hind. So I ask all of my colleagues, how the Byrd amendment is a vote to leave 2 million poor kids behind. A vote for AMENDMENT NO. 1543 do we leave behind 2 million children Mr. President, I also want to talk in this country? Do they not deserve a the Byrd amendment will help those 2 about the Byrd amendment that was road out of poverty? Do they not de- million poor kids get a great education offered yesterday. As we all know, chil- serve an education that will help them and lift them out of poverty. So I urge my colleagues to hear the voices of dren across the country this week are rise above tough circumstances? Of more than 2 million children who are returning to school. We in the Senate course they do. These kids will get the depending on us as their lives hang in now have a choice to make that will support they need if we pass the Byrd determine whether they are successful the balance. amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- in school and, ultimately, in life. The The Byrd amendment is not asking ator from Pennsylvania. choice is, really, will our country’s us to do something new or extraor- Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, by way most vulnerable children get the edu- dinary. It is asking us to do what Con- of reply, the amendment offered by the cation they need? When we vote on the gress and this President said they Senator from Nevada as to Hispanic Byrd amendment, that is really what would do nearly 2 years ago when we students is adequately covered in other we are going to be voting on: Are we passed the No Child Left Behind Act. specific programs. going to help low-income children suc- That education act was passed on For the reasons which I have speci- ceed in school or are we going to leave two related ideas, two promises: First, fied earlier in the course of this debate, them behind? that we would hold schools accountable and the issue raised by Senator BYRD, I thank Senator BYRD for his leader- for their progress; secondly, we prom- seeking to move the funding for title I ship on this amendment and on so ised we would provide schools with the to the fully authorized amount, is many other important debates. This resources to meet those new require- characteristically not a matter of the particular fight is one that will impact ments we were putting in place. appropriations process to meet the full many children across the country. I am Both accountability and funding are authorization. not talking about a few kids in a few needed to make progress. Since that Yesterday, in response to the Senator classrooms. I am not talking about act was passed 2 years ago, the second from West Virginia, I had referenced kids who are well off. I am talking part of that promise has simply been the appropriations bill for the year 2002 about millions of children who are abandoned. when Senator BYRD chaired the Appro- growing up in poverty today. These are I have been across my State, as I priations Committee and the appro- kids who are in the most danger of fall- know all Senators have over the Au- priated amounts were less than the au- ing behind right now, and they are the gust recess, and I have talked with edu- thorized amount. In title I, the author- kids who most need our help. cators and visited classrooms. It is ization was $13.5 billion. The appropria- Today, it is estimated that there are really clear that schools need help tion was $10.35 billion, $2.850 billion 9 million needy children in America. meeting these requirements. I think it under. Similarly, the appropriation for For many of them—in fact, for all of is important to not forget that our improving teacher quality education them—education is the only way out of States today, in this economy, are in was $325 million under the authorized the poverty they see before them. no position to provide the extra fund- amount and the century community Often these children need extra help ing that Congress promised but has not learning centers was $250 million under before and after school. They might delivered. Most of our States, including the authorized amount. need tutoring or mentoring or one-on- mine, are facing huge deficits and are In the analysis as to the increases re- one attention from somebody who cutting back on education and other quested by President Bush, on the 3 cares, from somebody who looks at priorities. So it is clear that the Fed- years of his budget request, increases them and says: You can be somebody; eral Government needs to step in and have been made from $40 billion to you can succeed in school; you can go provide this funding for our most vul- some $53 billion for a 33-percent in- on and be a success in this country. nerable kids.It is not something new. It crease. That contrasts very fairly with That kind of tutoring and mentoring is something we said 2 years ago we the 3 years of President Clinton’s budg- and one-on-one attention needs to would do. et increases for fiscal years 1996, 1997,

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This is Latino children have the highest strable that the support in the budget the opportunity for the Senate to dropout rate of any ethnic group in increases requested by President Bush speak that this is wrong. This is the America. It is nothing they are proud have been at least as good as or better opportunity for the Senate to recognize of; it is something they are trying to than the years of President Clinton and that there are programs that are im- work on. Hispanic leaders talk about no one ever said that President Clinton portant to the safety and salvation and education. For the Latin Chamber of had shortchanged the education budg- security of this country other than Commerce in Las Vegas, and it is a et. Similar credit is due to President those addressing things that explode. huge organization, that is their No. 1 Bush that his budget requests have not One of the things that is important priority: What are we going to do to shortchanged the education budget. to protect the security of this Nation is keep our children in school? They have To repeat what I said yesterday, my an educated population. That means a scholarship program to send kids to a preference would have been to have had educating all young people, no matter community college, to our colleges in a larger allocation for this sub- their background, their ethnicity, their Nevada. It is working well. But we need committee. I would like to have had religion, where they come from, be- to do something to help the public more money. I would like to have seen cause it is better for us all when that school system keep these children in more funds in title I, but on the alloca- occurs. school. tion which this body passed, the Con- We will shortly begin the final 15 We know for every dollar spent on gress passed on the budget resolution, minutes of debate on this matter, and preventing dropouts, we save more the allocations which we have received I ask that everyone realize that there than $9 in the future. Today, one in on the so-called 302(b) allocations, an are groups who believe this amendment every three new workers in our labor appropriate appropriation has been is important. They believe it is impor- force is Hispanic. In 20 years, half of made in these accounts. tant because their sole function is to our new workers will be Hispanic. That Again, I urge my colleagues to come protect children. This amendment will means the money to pay for Social Se- to the floor. We will be voting on the help children. curity in the future, and our national Reid amendment at noon. The plan is I suggest the absence of a quorum. security in the future, will come from to vote on the Byrd amendment short- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Hispanic workers who are starting in ly after we reconvene from the policy clerk will call the roll. school today. If we shortchange these luncheons. It is our hope Senators will The bill clerk proceeded to call the children, we shortchange ourselves and come to offer amendments and advise roll. our children in the future. But if we in- us where they stand on the amend- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- vest in these children, we invest in our ments. More than 40 amendments have imous consent the order for the future. been listed for possible argument. If we quorum call be rescinded. This amendment, offered by Senator are to complete this bill in a timely The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without BINGAMAN and this Senator, would pro- manner, again, it is necessary for Sen- objection, it is so ordered. vide a helping hand to Hispanic chil- ators to come to the floor to offer their Mr. REID. Mr. President, it is my un- dren by investing an additional $210 amendments with the intent, at least derstanding we are now in the time million in Head Start, dropout preven- of the managers, this manager, to pro- where there will be 15 minutes equally tion, bilingual education, college as- ceed to third reading and not to sus- divided for the proponents and oppo- sistance for children, and other pro- tain long-term, long-range time-con- nents of this amendment; is that true? grams. The fact is, there is an unac- suming unproductive quorum calls. The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is In the absence of any Senator on the correct. ceptable gap in academic achievement floor seeking recognition, I suggest the Mr. REID. I would reserve the final 3 between Latino students and the over- absence of a quorum. minutes, in that we are the movers of all student population. We have made a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The this amendment, for Senator BINGA- promise to all children in America that clerk will call the roll. MAN. That would be 3 minutes before we will leave no child behind. It is time The bill clerk proceeded to call the the hour that Senator BINGAMAN have to live up to those words. roll. the final 3 minutes. I spoke today about this being more Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without than statistics and numbers, more than imous consent the order for the objection, it is so ordered. cuts and percentages of cuts, but of quorum call be rescinded. Mr. REID. When my time is up, programs that actually help children. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without which would be in 41⁄2 minutes, would I, today, spoke about Maria de Lurdes objection, it is so ordered. the Chair so advise me? Reynoso, who is a better person today Mr. REID. Mr. President, the amend- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Yes, I as a result of these programs. I spoke ment we will vote on at 12 noon that will. about another young person by the has been offered by the Senator from Mr. REID. Mr. President, some of my name of Oscar Guzman, who is now in Nevada and the Senator from New Mex- distinguished colleagues have asked a program so that he is going to grad- ico has the support of many groups whether we can afford to give this help- uate from college. That is what this is around America. I will mention just a ing hand to a select group of students, all about—helping children. few: National Hispanic Leadership namely Hispanic students. I say we Tedrel Eubanks of Mississippi Valley Agenda, National Council of La Raza, cannot afford to ignore them. Take, for State University—one of these pro- Hispanic Association of Colleges and example, Clark County, which is in Las grams allowed her to get a high school Universities, League of United Latin Vegas, in Nevada. In the Clark County diploma and then go to college, some- American Citizens, LULAC, Migrant School District, which is the fifth or thing her family never dreamed that Legal Action Program, National Asso- sixth largest school district in America any one of them could do. ciation for Bilingual Education, Na- with more than a quarter of a million We have learned this morning from tional Association of Latino Elected students, about 30 percent of the stu- actual cases about one child in the and Appointed Officials, National Asso- dents are Latinos. This amendment family is not only making a tremen- ciation of State Directors of Migrant would apply to those students. We need dous impression on his siblings but on Education, National Migrant and Sea- to give a helping hand to the Clark all of his cousins. sonal Head Start Association, National County School District through addi- For every dollar spent here, we save Puerto Rican Coalition, Inc., National tional moneys. our country $10. We are talking about HEP-CAMP Association, ASPIRA Asso- It is unfair that the President of the spending $200 million and saving the ciation, Inc. United States has recommended elimi- country $2 billion. My math may be a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S03SE3.REC S03SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S11002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 3, 2003 little bit wrong there, but you get the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. MUR- point. objection, it is so ordered. KOWSKI). The Senator from Missouri. Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, the Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, how Mr. BOND. Madam President, I raise Reid-Bingaman amendment would pro- much time is reserved for me? a point of order under section 504 of the vide an additional $210 million for His- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Three concurrent resolution on the budget for panic education. I am pleased to sup- minutes. fiscal year 2004 that the amendment ex- port it. Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, let ceeds discretionary spending limits Since 1990, the number of school age me use my 3 minutes to make the point specified in this section and is not in Hispanic children has grown by 61 per- that this is a very important amend- order. cent. This means that one out of every ment which the Senator from Nevada The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- six children who attends public school put forward to provide some additional ator from Nevada. is Hispanic. Yet, only about 60 percent funding for the programs that are most Mr. REID. Madam President, pursu- of them graduate from high school. important in assisting Hispanic stu- ant to the Budget Act, I move to waive Hispanics over the age of 16 are more dents and school districts that are the applicable sections of that act for than twice as likely to drop out of serving Hispanic students around our purposes of the pending amendment, school than African-American students country. and I ask for the yeas and nays. and four times more likely to drop out I believe very strongly that we need The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? of school than white students. In the to adopt this amendment. One of the There appears to be a sufficient sec- Nation’s l17 largest Hispanic-serving key provisions in it, which I spoke ond. school districts, Hispanics lag behind about earlier this morning, would add The question is on agreeing to the white students in reading achievement $20 million for dropout prevention. motion. by an average of 30 points and math That is $20 million out of the $125 mil- The clerk will call the roll. achievement by an average of 27 points. lion that is authorized in the No Child The assistant legislative clerk called And according to the 2000 census, only Left Behind Act. The President asked the roll. 8.5 percent of Hispanics between the for zero funds for that dropout preven- Mr. MCCONNELL. I announce that ages of 25 and 34 had earned a bach- tion initiative. the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. elor’s degree. I believe we in Congress should add INHOFE) is necessarily absent. These statistics are troubling, and we something in the current year. We are Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- need to address them. After all, edu- providing nearly $11 million. I believe ator from Florida (Mr. GRAHAM), the cation gives individuals the tools that this amendment would allow us to pro- Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. KEN- they need to succeed. But education vide at least $20 million, which is a NEDY), the Senator from Massachusetts programs are underfunded, and the bill start and which is a help. I hope very (Mr. KERRY), the Senator from Con- before us cuts $21 million from bilin- much it will be adopted. necticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN), and the Sen- gual education, $11 million from drop- In my home State, the Farmington ator from Georgia (Mr. MILLER) are out prevention programs, $10 million public schools received a grant under necessarily absent. from high school migrant education, the funding this last year for dropout I further announce that, if present and $15 million from college migrant prevention. It is funding they are using and voting, the Senator from Massa- education. to assist students through individual- chusetts (Mr. KERRY) would vote The Reid-Bingaman amendment ized school reentry support activities, ‘‘yea.’’ would reverse these proposed cuts and an alternative for remediation, transi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there would increase funding for English in- tion-based life skills and career aware- any other Senators in the Chamber de- struction for non-native speakers, ness, adult advisory and intensive men- siring to vote? dropout prevention, and migrant edu- toring services. They are working with The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 46, cation. these individual students who are at nays 48, as follows: I urge my colleagues to vote for this risk of dropping out. [Rollcall Vote No. 322 Leg.] very essential and worthwhile amend- My colleague from Pennsylvania, the YEAS—46 ment. chairman of the subcommittee, said, Akaka Dorgan Lincoln The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who Well, there are already funds in the bill Baucus Durbin Mikulski yields time? Bayh Edwards Murray that can be used for these purposes. Biden Feingold If no one yields time, the time will be Nelson (FL) The funds he is referring to are funds Bingaman Feinstein Nelson (NE) charged equally. which are allocated on the basis of the Boxer Harkin Pryor Mr. REID. Mr. President, the man- Breaux Hollings percentage of children and youth resid- Reed ager of the bill isn’t here. I have asked Byrd Hutchison Reid Cantwell Inouye ing in locally operated correctional fa- Rockefeller unanimous consent that Senator Carper Jeffords cilities. This is funding which is used Sarbanes BINGAMAN be recognized for the last 3 Clinton Johnson by school districts to deal with this Schumer minutes. No one is here for the major- Corzine Kohl element that winds up in correctional Smith ity to respond, and I ask unanimous Daschle Landrieu facilities or are at risk of winding up in Dayton Lautenberg Stabenow consent that the time run against the Wyden correctional facilities. Dodd Leahy Domenici majority. What I am advocating, and what I Levin The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there think the Senator from Nevada is advo- NAYS—48 objection? Without objection, it is so cating, is that we get out ahead of the Alexander Craig McCain ordered. problem and assist students who are at Allard Crapo McConnell Mr. REID. Mr. President, are we in a Allen DeWine Murkowski quorum call? risk of leaving school. We try to help Bennett Dole Nickles The PRESIDING OFFICER. No. school districts keep those students in Bond Ensign Roberts school and not wait until they get in- Brownback Enzi Santorum Mr. REID. Mr. President, if the dis- Bunning Fitzgerald Sessions tinguished manager of the bill and oth- volved with the correctional system. Burns Frist Shelby ers need additional time, I will be We do not think it should be simply Campbell Graham (SC) Snowe happy to agree to that. I just want to said, OK, if a kid gets thrown in jail or Chafee Grassley Specter gets in trouble with the Department of Chambliss Gregg Stevens make sure there is no time wasted. Cochran Hagel Sununu I suggest the absence of a quorum Justice or the judicial system, then we Coleman Hatch Talent under the previous condition. will come to assist in some respects. Collins Kyl Thomas The PRESIDING OFFICER. The This is a very meritorious amend- Conrad Lott Voinovich Cornyn Lugar Warner clerk will call the roll. ment. I hope my colleagues will sup- The bill clerk proceeded to call the port the Reid amendment. NOT VOTING—6 roll. I yield the floor. Graham (FL) Kennedy Lieberman Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Inhofe Kerry Miller unanimous consent that the order for ator’s time has expired. The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this the quorum call be rescinded. Who yields time? vote, the yeas are 46, the nays are 48.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S03SE3.REC S03SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY September 3, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11003 Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- the senior military commander for the leased today from the White House. On sen and sworn not having voted in the operation. Once circumstances per- this very day we were voting on impor- affirmative, the motion is rejected. mitted it, the Australians turned over tant issues relating to Hispanic chil- The point of order is sustained and the control to a U.N. blue helmeted peace- dren in America, they released this amendment falls. keeping force. The first gulf war was an communication that talks about an Mr. SPECTER. Madam President, I earlier example where one nation, the historic partnership to improve edu- move to reconsider the vote. United States, led a coalition of the cational opportunity for Hispanic chil- Mr. REID. I move to lay that motion willing with U.N. sanction. There will, dren. This is nothing but fluff, big piles on the table. however, be a need for compromise of fluff. The motion to lay on the table was with respect to the control of civilian When it comes to putting the pro- agreed to. reconstruction and political develop- grams where their mouth is, nothing The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ment of Iraq. We should be willing to ever happens. We had an opportunity ator from Nevada. agree to a reasonable sharing of deci- this morning to vote to help Hispanic Mr. REID. I know the hour is 12:30 sionmaking with respect to the phys- children, and what do we get from the and we will recess for the weekly cau- ical and political reconstruction of White House? We get a press release cuses. I ask unanimous consent that Iraq. If we are willing to do so, Ger- talking about an opportunity to sit the Senator from Michigan, Mr. LEVIN, many and Russia will proudly go along down and talk. Here is the statement: be recognized to speak for up to 5 min- and France would then have little The partners will work with local com- utes. choice, I believe, but to go along as munities to reinforce positive expecta- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there well. tions. objection? Without objection, it is so Statements by administration offi- The positive expectations were the ordered. cials, when we went to the U.N. before programs that have been cut and elimi- The Senator from Michigan. the war, which denigrated the impor- nated by this White House. UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL tance of U.N. support and the work of I hope the American public sees what RESOLUTION U.N. inspectors, were counter- Mr. LEVIN. Madam President, this productive to acquiring U.N. backing is happening. What we have from the morning’s newspapers brought the wel- at that time. We must avoid a repeti- White House is nothing but piles of come news that the administration is tion of that attitude. Given the pres- paper, nothing to help the children finally waking up to the need to seek sures that have been brought to bear about whom I spoke earlier today, in- greater international support for and that were necessary to get the adminis- cluding Ted Eubanks, Mississippi Val- participation in our stabilization and tration to seek support from the inter- ley State University, or Maria de reconstruction efforts in Iraq by seek- national community, I am afraid it will Lurdes Reynoso, who talked about pro- ing a new U.N. Security Council resolu- be necessary to keep the pressure on grams that changed her life, or Oscar tion. There has been a tragically long the administration to make the appro- Guzman, who talks about programs overdue recognition of the importance priate compromises to work out a new that have given his family dignity as of doing so. U.N. resolution. the first person in his family to attend While this welcome news was attrib- Yesterday, three more U.S. soldiers college. uted to an unnamed administration lost their lives in Iraq, two due to hos- I repeat for the third time in these spokesman, hopefully some named tile action and one in an accident. few minutes, I am willing to under- spokesman will soon confirm it. The While internationalizing the effort in stand the defeat that has just occurred delay in arriving at this new approach, Iraq will not prevent all loss of life in where, with rare exceptions, the major- along with too much lone-ranger, the future, it should help to reduce the ity voted against the amendment of- bring-them-on rhetoric, will make the risks and ease the burdens on U.S. fered by the Senator from New Mexico effort to internationalize the situation forces and will help convince Iraqis of and me to help Hispanic children. I un- in Iraq more difficult and perhaps more international backing and support for derstand that. However, to have the costly in terms of the conditions ex- our military presence there, and hope- hypocrisy, the same day, issuing this acted by the international community fully will increase the sharing of intel- release, ‘‘Historic partnership to im- for its participation. ligence that is so critical to stopping prove education for Hispanic Ameri- The word games that have been terrorists in other attacks. cans,’’ is absolutely ridiculous. played by administration officials who I yield the floor. AMENDMENT NO. 1552 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1542 have stated that they would ‘‘wel- f Ms. MIKULSKI. Madam President, I come’’ the participation of troops of RECESS rise to join with my colleague from other nations but refused to request The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Maine, Senator COLLINS, to introduce a that participation have also not been the previous order, the Senate stands bipartisan amendment to increase the helpful. in recess until 2:15 p.m. today. funding for nursing programs. I send While the need to internationalize Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:36 p.m., this amendment to the desk. this effort and obtain a U.N. mandate recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassem- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without has been apparent to many of us from bled when called to order by the Pre- objection, the pending amendments are the beginning, the recent report of the siding Officer (Mrs. DOLE). set aside. The clerk will the report the Congressional Budget Office, requested f amendment. by Senator BYRD, concerning the dif- The assistant legislative clerk read ficulty of sustaining a large U.S. mili- DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, as follows: tary force in Iraq reinforces the need to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, The Senator from Maryland (Ms. MIKUL- reach out to the U.N. for support in AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED SKI), for herself, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. KERRY, Mr. AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS this effort. There will not and should JEFFORDS, Mrs. CLINTON, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. not be any need to compromise with re- ACT, 2004—Continued DASCHLE, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. BIDEN, Mr. spect to command and control of U.S. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The as- LAUTENBERG, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. KOHL, Mr. troops. There is ample precedent for sistant Democratic leader. LEAHY, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. the nation that provides the bulk of Mr. REID. Madam President, we just CORZINE, Ms. LANDRIEU, Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. military forces to provide the senior completed a very important vote prior DURBIN, and Mr. DODD, proposes an amend- ment numbered No. 1552 to amendment No. military commander and for the senior to the break. Senator BINGAMAN and I 1542. military commander to exercise over- offered an amendment to increase all command of all the troops partici- funding for programs relating to His- Ms. MIKULSKI. I ask unanimous pating in a U.N.-mandated mission. panic children. There was a point of consent that the reading of the amend- A recent example of that approach order raised and that amendment was ment be dispensed with. was the case of East Timor, where Aus- defeated. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tralia led a coalition of the willing pur- I understand that. But I have trouble objection, it is so ordered. suant to a U.N. resolution and provided understanding a communication re- The amendment is as follows:

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In addition to any amounts oth- erwise appropriated under this Act for pro- tling metropolitan area of the Balti- am very pleased to join my friend and grams and activities under the Nurse Rein- more-Washington corridor but in our colleague from Maryland in offering vestment Act (Public Law 107–205) and for rural communities. The nursing short- this important amendment to the ap- other nursing workforce development pro- age will only get worse and we expect propriations bill. Senator MIKULSKI and grams under title VIII of the Public Health it will double by 2010, to 275,000 nurses. I have teamed up on many health care Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296 et seq.), there are While we have people who want to issues, ranging from home health care, appropriated an additional $63,000,000 for come into nursing, we have a nursing ensuring adequate reimbursements to such programs and activities: Provided, That faculty shortage because nurses have diabetes research, to helping draft the of the funds appropriated in this Act for the National Institutes of Health, $80,000,000 so much student debt that they really Nurse Reinvestment Act as members of shall not be available for obligation until do not have the wherewithal to go on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- September 30, 2004: Provided further, That the to the master’s and doctoral levels to sions Committee. amount $6,895,199,000 in section 305(a)(1) of do this. Today we team up once again to in- this Act shall be deemed to be $6,958,199,000: I note the Senator acting as the Pre- crease the funding for the Nurse Rein- Provided further, That the amount siding Officer, Madam President, is vestment Act and other nursing work- $6,783,301,000 in section 305(a)(2) of this Act from North Carolina. She knows we force development programs by $63 mil- shall be deemed to be $6,720,301,000. have the wonderful urban areas of Ra- lion. I join my colleague from Mary- Ms. MIKULSKI. Madam President, I leigh and Duke University, but I have land in saluting the efforts of Senator rise to offer this amendment so that we talked to her about going out to those SPECTER and Senator HARKIN in pro- can really get behind our nurses in this rural communities. They just do not viding some significant funding for country and deal with the critical have what they need in the way of nursing education programs. Our nursing shortage facing acute care fa- nurses. Yet we teamed up to make sure amendment, however, would bring the cilities and other important facilities they could use the community college total level of funding for these vital that need nurses. This is a bipartisan programs to get people into nursing programs up to $175 million in fiscal amendment to the Specter substitute and to stay in those communities. year 2004. That is not up to the full au- amendment. I am joining with Senator What we are talking about is helping thorized level, but it is an amount that COLLINS to offer this amendment, along people who will come into nursing. We we believe would allow us to make real with the other cosponsors. will provide either scholarships or loan progress in remedying the extreme Let me tell you what this amend- incentives if they will come into those nursing shortage facing our Nation. ment would do. It would provide $63 critical shortage areas. Isn’t this ter- In fact, the United States is facing a million to fund programs that recruit rific? nursing shortage of critical propor- and retain nurses by helping them pay What we know is many young women tions. Moreover, this shortage is only for becoming nurses. This was created and even young men are coming into expected to worsen as the baby boom by last year’s bipartisan effort to pass nursing later in life and they have generation ages and their need—our something called the Nurse Reinvest- other responsibilities. This is why we need—for health care grows. According ment Act and also other important need to help them by making nursing to the American Hospital Association, programs to educate nurses. The Nurse education more affordable, providing there currently are more than 126,000 Reinvestment Act was an important bi- scholarships in exchange for 2 years, nursing vacancies in hospitals alone. partisan accomplishment in which we and also financial assistance to obtain The Department of Health and Human came together across party lines to advanced degrees in order to be able to Services estimates that by the year deal with the nursing shortage. This is get our people ready for nursing edu- 2010, there will be a shortage of 275,000 a crisis that affects patient care across cation. Our amendment funds other im- registered nurses, more than double the country. portant nursing programs to educate the current number. In Maine, almost 1 So, what did we do? We created schol- and train advanced-education nurses, out of 10 nursing positions at hospitals arship programs and we created loan such as nurse practitioners, and also in across our State is vacant. forgiveness programs to bring more other areas. We also face persistent shortages of nurses into the profession. But while Our chairman and ranking member of certified nursing assistants and other the legislation, the Nurse Reinvest- the subcommittee faced a very tight front-line health care workers in our ment Act, created the authorizing allocation. They did a fantastic job. hospitals, home health agencies, nurs- framework, it did not put money in the What we need to do, though, is get the ing homes, and other health care facili- Federal checkbook. That is our job in Senate behind them and increase the ties. appropriations. We salute Senator HAR- funding for these nursing education The current nursing shortage poses a KIN and Senator SPECTER for trying to programs. We have all of the nursing significant threat to the ability of our fund this, but they are funding it at $15 groups behind us. We have groups such health care system to deliver quality million. You cannot keep nurses, you as the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer care. The New England Journal of Med- cannot get nurses, and you cannot edu- Foundation, the Men’s Health Net- icine published a disturbing study last cate nurses to be nursing faculty on $15 work, the Federation of American Hos- year which found that nursing short- million. We need more money. Where pitals, and AARP. Why? Because we ages in hospitals are associated with a there is the wallet, there is a will on know behind every great doctor there higher risk of complications and even the part of many women and men who is an outstanding nurse. death. The study reported in the New want to come into nursing. We need it for patient care. Where England Journal of Medicine found We are in a crisis. There are 125,000 there is a nursing shortage, there is that patients in hospitals with fewer nurse vacancies in hospitals nation- going to be an impact on patient care. registered nurses were more likely to wide. This does not even deal with Our patients need it. The baby boomers suffer from complications such as uri- nursing homes, home health agencies, are getting older. The need for nurses nary infections and pneumonia; they schools, and other sites. is only going to expand, and certainly were more likely to stay in the hos- The Senator from Maine and I have by making a public investment to pital longer; and they were more likely been champions of home health care. make nursing education more available to die from treatable conditions such She has the rugged terrain of Maine and more affordable, we are helping not as shock and gastrointestinal bleeding. and I have the mountain counties of only to educate the nurse but I believe The fact is that nurses are the eyes Maryland, where we know our nurses we are making an investment in saving and ears of our hospitals. They often get on snowmobiles to get out there to lives, in preventive health care, and serve as an early warning system when visit patients who need them. There home health care. complications begin to develop. But

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In fact in a CNN/USA Gal- Another study reported in the Jour- The promise of this new law and lop poll our Nation’s nurses rank sec- nal of the American Medical Associa- other nursing educational programs ond for their honesty and integrity, tion last year found that each addi- will not be kept without an adequate with 84 percent of Americans rating tional patient in a nurse’s workload investment of funds. That is why I felt them ‘‘high’’ or ‘‘very high.’’ If you are meant an increase of about 7 percent in so strongly about joining with my col- interested in who was ranked first—it the likelihood that the patient would league from Maryland in this amend- was firefighters, for their selfless acts die within 30 days of admission. ment. Increasing the funding level for of bravery after the September 11 at- This is literally a matter of life and these important programs to $175 mil- tacks. death. If there are more nurses, if hos- lion in fiscal year 2004 will allow them We too admire nurses for their self- pitals, nursing homes, and other health to expand to address nursing shortages sacrifice, as individuals who embark on care facilities are adequately staffed in communities across the country. a caregiving profession and found with nurses, the quality of care pro- I urge all of our colleagues to join us themselves on September 11 on the vided to patients and the likelihood of in supporting this vital amendment. front lines of the battle against ter- a successful outcome are much higher. Thank you, Madam President. rorism and bioterrorism. Nurses were While the situation is grave today, Mrs. CLINTON. Mr. President, I am on the frontlines when anthrax first we face even greater threats and crises pleased to support the amendment of appeared, when SARS hit, and nurses in the future. Our current nursing Senators MIKULSKI and COLLINS that rose to the challenge and continue to workforce is aging. In Maine, 61 per- would bring the total funding in the rise to the challenge. cent of our registered nurses are at bill for these programs to $175 million, This is why I am so concerned about least 40 years old. As a consequence, the amount requested by over 30 bipar- the nursing shortage. Nurses are more many of them will be retiring just as tisan Senators and groups ranging vital than ever, and that is why we we aging baby boomers begin to place from AARP to cancer patient groups to must fund these programs and make additional demands on our health care nursing and provider groups. good on the promise of the Nurse Rein- system. The nursing shortage therefore The Bureau of Labor Statistics vestment Act. is sure to worsen if we do not make the projects that more than one million The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- critical investments today—now. We new nurses will be needed by the year ator from Minnesota. need to act more to support our cur- 2010. Yet in my State of New York, the Mr. DAYTON. Madam President, I rent nursing workforce and to encour- number of undergraduate nursing pro- rise to speak on another matter related age more young people to choose nurs- gram graduates has dropped each aca- to health care. I commend the distin- ing as their profession. demic year since 1996. guished Senators from Maryland and Last year, Congress passed the Nurs- Even as the workforce shrinks, the Maine for their legislation which I will ing Reinvestment Act to do just that. patient population is projected to be proud to cosponsor. This legislation had overwhelming bi- grow. Baby boomers across the Nation It is a matter I wish to address re- partisan support. It authorizes scholar- are aging, and their healthcare needs garding the health and safety and well- ships to nursing students who agree to will put an extra burden on the system. being of thousands of people in the area provide at least 2 years of service in a In New York State, the population over of my State of Minnesota surrounding health care facility with a critical 80 will double by the year 2020. the Minneapolis-St. Paul International nursing shortage. It creates career lad- As I travel across New York State, Airport. ders to help nurses and other health every type of community—urban, sub- The Federal Aviation Administration professionals advance in their careers. urban, rural—and every type of pro- reauthorization conference report It provides loan cancellation for nurses vider—hospitals, nursing homes, home which was signed before the recess by with advanced degrees in exchange for health agencies, hospices is affected by 24 Republican conferees and none of the teaching at schools of nursing. this shortage. All around the State, 14 Democrat conferees from either the Let me expand on that point. nurses are facing an emergency of their Senate or the House contains some Last year, I had the privilege of own. That is why last Congress I very significant measures that were meeting with the nursing deans of worked so hard to pass the Nurse Rein- not provided for in either the Senate or Husson, the University of Maine, and vestment Act which will provide schol- the House legislation. One of those what is now Eastern Maine Community arships, public service announcements, which directly affects my State very College. They told me that they are and other provisions to encourage peo- adversely would prohibit the use of air- being overwhelmed with applications ple to enter the profession. But the port improvement program funds for from students who are eager to study current nursing shortage exists not the insulation of homes and apart- nursing, but they simply cannot ac- only because fewer individuals are en- ments surrounding the metropolitan commodate the qualified applicants tering the nursing profession, but also airport that is in a DNL decibel range who wish to enter the nursing program. because the healthcare industry is hav- of 60 to 64 DNL. That is a technical The reason: A shortage of nursing pro- ing trouble retaining the nurses al- term. But it basically means that those fessors. ready on staff. who are most severely impacted, most There is a very important provision This amendment will help fund im- of whom have received some mitiga- in this bill that encourages nurses with portant nurse retention programs that tion over the last few years through a advanced degrees to teach at schools of we authorized last year in the Nurse pool of funds, including airport im- nursing to help close that gap and less- Reinvestment Act, based on proven provement funds, passenger facility en that shortage so that we can start workplace principles, such as pro- funds, as well as the Metropolitan Air- training more nurses. It is not only a motion of patient-centered care and port Commission’s own fees and the matter of encouraging more people to nurse leadership, that are shown to im- like, achieved a certain measure of go into nursing but also to make sure prove retention. The amendment does mitigation. But there are many thou- that we have the nursing faculties not take any funding from other pro- sands—over 8,000 homeowners and an available to educate these young stu- grams in the bill. estimated 3,200 apartment dwellers— dents. As so many studies have shown, our who are in the next phase scheduled to The Nursing Reinvestment Act builds nursing care can often be the difference be insulated. And since the airport’s lo- on existing title 8 nursing education in medical outcomes. For all the new cation decision was made, the Federal programs that provide loan repayments technologies, talented surgeons, and Aviation Administration, as a matter to nurses, improves the diversity of the breakthrough drugs, I want people to of its record and decision, insisted that nursing workforce, and expands oppor- remember that nursing care is essen- this program continue. tunities for nursing education at all tial in keeping our healthcare system At the last minute, in a measure that levels. All of these programs play a the best in the world. Study after study was not considered by or voted on by

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I hope we can find 41 Mem- down, which is, of course, the purpose about as perfect as a human system bers of the Senate who will oppose the of these circumventions of the legisla- can be, which has a nearly impeccable conference report for the 2 reasons I tive process. They do not go through record of performance over the years, have just cited here and other meas- committee for up-and-down votes nor a by far and away the best, most safety ures that were also added in conference public debate back and forth. They conscious, life-protecting, life-pre- that have an adverse effect, such mat- don’t go to the Senate floor for debate serving air traffic system anywhere in ters as regional airline operations. back and forth and a vote up or down. the world. It also adversely affects one city, Instead, they are stuck in at the last Yet this administration wants to Thief River Falls, in my State of Min- minute in secret proceedings with not start to dismantle it for no cause what- nesota. It imposes an additional even all of the conferees present—cer- soever other than, as I said, to fit its $70,000-a-year funding requirement on tainly not all of the Senators present— own ideology. Rather than coming to them. Again, it is not something that and then it comes back in a matter this body and having that debate, rath- this body adopted. It is not something that adversely affects thousands of er than going to the House of Rep- that the House adopted. It is some- people in my home State; a measure in- resentatives and having that debate, thing that somebody else decided they they would rather wait and have con- serted without any notification to me, wanted to add for whatever reasons. without any discussion by a Member of ference committee time where they If this bill is not sufficient reason for can sneak back in with 24 of their cau- this body at the behest of a lobbyist for the Senate to stand up and put a stop cus Representatives and Senators and Northwest Airlines, which opposes this to this kind of legislative freelancing put this matter before 535 elected rep- mitigation measure, and has done so through conference committees, then I resentatives of the people, myself being and is within its rights to do so but is think the fundamental premise of one, who don’t have then any oppor- responsible for altering an agreement equal representation and the equal tunity to delete it but simply to vote it that has been reached; a record of deci- rights of each one of us as Members has up or down. sion made by the FAA as part of the I find this to be an egregious abuse of been fundamentally decimated, if not approval of this airport expansion the legislative process, one that con- nearly destroyed—in some instances is which, if Northwest Airlines wants to sistently excludes Members such as destroyed. And I, for one, am not going alter or eliminate, as they say they do, myself who don’t have the necessary to be able to go back and explain to the it is responsible for doing so in a public years of seniority to be appointed to people of Minnesota why I sat quietly process before a public body, and not these conference committees. It is bad by while their rights in this process by sneaking in an amendment or lan- enough that the process is so skewed in were abrogated by somebody else guage into a conference report that favor of those who simply, by the basis usurping that power and abusing it. was not considered or voted on by ei- of having been here for more years So, Madam President, I will be heard ther the Senate or the House. than others, get to dominate that crit- from on this matter again. I don’t I find it highly objectionable that a ical phase of the process. But it is in- know when the majority leader intends Senator from another State would act tolerable to me, to this Senator—it is to bring this matter, the conference re- in such a way as to adversely affect, to intolerable—when that authority is port, to the Senate, but prior to that cause potential harm, if this were to go abused and those conferees contrive to time, if this matter is not satisfac- through, to thousands of constituents write legislation that supersedes the torily resolved, then I am going to in my State without consultation, legitimate authority of 100 Senators to have to continue to assert the rights of without discussion or forewarning. decide upon—by voting, by majority my constituents to the process that Regretfully, this is not the only in- rule decisionmaking—what will and this body established and should be fol- stance in this legislation of matters what will not become part of those re- lowing rather than some kind of legis- that were added to it in conference ports which then, if they are passed lative freelancing, at the last split sec- that received no consideration in ei- and signed by the President, become ond, which totally abrogates their ther the House of Representatives or in law. rights and my responsibilities to pro- the Senate, language that runs directly That is fundamentally a violation of tect those rights. contrary to what the Senate adopted. I the trust that the American people put I yield the floor. speak specifically of the Senate adopt- equally in each 1 of the 100 Members of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ing the Lautenberg amendment which this body. The people of Minnesota, ator from Pennsylvania. prohibited privatization of our air traf- who sent me here, and who sent my Mr. SPECTER. Madam President, I fic control system. colleague from across the aisle, have see my colleague, Senator GREGG, in Despite that amendment being added the same rights to full representation the Chamber and I yield to him. to the Senate bill, being the official po- from us as do the constituents of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sition of the Senate, despite the fact Senators from any other State regard- ator from New Hampshire. that the House did not consider the less of whether they have been here a Mr. GREGG. Madam President, I matter, as the House bill was silent on longer or lesser time than I. wish to speak to this bill, and in a mo- it, out of this conference committee For my constituents’ own vital inter- ment I will have supportive charts to comes a report which would imme- ests to be harmed by a contrivance of discuss this bill’s efforts in the area of diately, upon enactment, provide for the process that has nothing to do with education. partial privatization, for the privatiza- its integrity but simply is a reflection Let me begin by congratulating the tion, first, of smaller airports around of who has the power, who has the chairman of the committee, Senator the country. money, who has the ability to hire full- SPECTER, for bringing to the floor a bill Curiously enough, certain States, time lobbyists to hang around these which has made major strides every those that are proponents of this meas- Chambers and to slip into conference year since President Bush has been ure, were exempted from inclusion be- committees, at the last second, where President, but especially this year, cause I suspect they recognized that no one else is looking or can do any- under Chairman SPECTER’s leadership, this is a highly speculative, highly thing about it, measures that abrogate major strides on the issue of edu- risky, highly irresponsible action, the public process in my State—I think cational funding. In the context of that taken with no debate or forethought in any State, but certainly in my funding, relative to what was done but simply to fit some groups’ rigid State—that is unacceptable and intol- when the Democratic membership con- ideological biases that the private sec- erable. trolled this Senate, or when the Presi- tor does everything right and the pub- With all due respect to this institu- dent was a member of the Democrat lic sector does everything wrong. tion, I cannot and will not allow that Party, the difference is startling.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S03SE3.REC S03SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY September 3, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11007 President Bush and the Republican ing is what the community expects and what we have passed as a Repub- Senate have made spectacular strides them to learn. The President’s pro- lican Congress, has been a dramatic in- in assisting and supporting education gram, as passed by the Congress in a crease in funding in education. in this country while, at the same bipartisan initiative, doesn’t set a Fed- This chart reflects that. It shows time, doing so during a very difficult eral standard for what a child in the that in 1996, when the Republicans took period of America’s history, a period fourth grade in Epping, NH, knows; it control of the Congress, but most of when we are fighting a war, a war rather says to the people in Epping, the burst occurred in the last 3 years which has required huge resources, and you set the standard for what your since President Bush has come into of- a war which has required extreme at- children should know in the fourth, fice. The increase in education has tention by the administration, and at a fifth, and sixth grades. Once you have been 145 percent, whereas the increase time that we have been in a period of set that standard, you are going to in health and human services is 100 per- economic recession, in a period when have to determine whether your chil- cent. And in defense funding, if you ask the revenues to the Federal Govern- dren are learning to that standard, and a person on the street what part the ment have been dropping precipitously especially whether your low-income Federal Government expanded fastest because of that recession. Even in the children, who have historically been in the last 5 years, they would probably context of those two very severe re- left behind, are learning to that stand- say defense because that is all you hear straining events relative to domestic ard. If they are not, you are going to about—especially from the other side program activity, this President has have to tell the parents they are not. of the aisle. But that is not true. De- been willing to step forward and focus You will have to disclose to the com- fense funding increased only a third as on the issue of education, try to im- munity at large that a certain percent- fast as education funding. prove the education of America’s chil- age of the children are not reaching the That really tells only part of the dren and support that effort with dol- standards the community set for those story. The story is what has happened lars. children. in the context of this President’s ef- I think before we get into a discus- It is a radical idea for education to be forts versus that of the prior adminis- sion of the dollars, because that is crit- held accountable, but it is an idea tration, this Republican Congress’s ef- ical to the pending Byrd amendment, I whose time has come. So far, the re- forts versus the prior Democratic will begin by saying this goes beyond sponse of the educational community Congress’s efforts, because we are now the issue of dollars, this goes into the has been very positive. Most teachers hearing all these amendments being question of the attitude and approach understand this is a law directed not in thrown at us from the other side about to education. a negative way toward their efforts but how we are underfunding this or that What President Bush has said is we in a supportive way, trying to make and not doing enough funding here or can no longer afford an educational sure school systems are more account- there. system which, year in and year out, in able—especially in those areas where But you have to ask yourself, what generation after generation, leaves be- you have schools that have not made did they do when they were in charge? hind especially low-income children, the grade, where a majority of low-in- Did they make the type of commit- takes those children and runs them come kids are failing. In other words, ments they are now asking be made by through the educational system and, at they are not reaching the standards of the Congress or did they maybe do sub- the end of their schooling period, ability a fifth grader should know in stantially less and come forward today leaves them without the skills they math or in English. In those schools, because it is politically enticing to do need in order to compete for and par- we are going to try to improve their ef- so and claim these accounts are under- ticipate in the American dream. Presi- forts. funded and, therefore, we have to add dent Bush has sounded a call to end There is a lot of remedial activity to these additional moneys? that system and do something about accomplish that. The President not the failures of that system. only set out this new initiative in the Well, I think there are a couple of There are a lot of good-faith people, a concept and the way we approach edu- facts that need to be addressed right lot of hard-working people in the edu- cation—when somebody comes up with now. The first is President Bush’s fund- cational community in this country. A a good idea for smaller classrooms, ing in comparison with President Clin- lot of teachers spend an extraordinary more computers, and throws out ideas ton’s funding. In the last year of the amount of hours, time, and extra effort without any accountability as to Clinton administration, $42 billion was to try to make sure their students suc- whether it produces results, instead of spent on education in this country. ceed. Unfortunately, the fact is that, taking that input approach, but an out- This year, after 3 years in office, Presi- even though we have radically in- put approach, where you actually ex- dent Bush will have increased edu- creased the dollars in education over pect kids to learn and you find out if cation funding by 60 percent over the the last 20 years, the performance of they are learning, and if they are not, last Clinton budget, to $67 billion. That our children has not improved—espe- you do something about it, especially is a huge increase and a huge commit- cially the performance of low-income with low-income kids, not only did he ment. children. initiate that approach but he was will- It goes beyond that. If you look at it So President Bush said let’s try a dif- ing to put the dollars into the pro- by accounts, you will see what Presi- ferent way. That is where the bill, the grams that succeed in this area. dent Bush has done is stand behind his No Child Left Behind Act, came in. It I think it is important to understand, words, especially in comparison to says, rather than controlling the input as we view the debate of this amend- what the prior administration did. For of legislation, rather than telling local ment specifically before us—the Byrd example, in the entire period when the school districts how to run their amendment—that the dollars the Democrats controlled the Congress and schools, let’s take a different look at President has proposed, and which the had a Democratic President, their in- this and say, what are the children Congress passed under the Republican creases in title I spending were $286 learning? Let’s find out what they are Congress, at least, have been a radical million. Since the Republicans have learning; let’s shine a light on it. If increase in funding for education at the controlled Congress—and primarily they are not learning enough to be Federal level. since President Bush has come into of- competitive with their peers, or with The most significant reflection is fice—it has gone to $1.2 billion. If you what they need to be successful in soci- that, as a function of the Federal Gov- total these in special education and ety, then let’s put in the remedial ef- ernment, education has received more also Pell grants—and we have heard a forts to try to correct those problems. funding in the way of increases than lot of misrepresentation on the issue of It is an unusual approach in our edu- any other function in the Federal Gov- Pell grants on this floor—the difference cational system because, basically, it ernment. You would not believe that if is that in the period of a Republican- calls on the educational community to you listened to the other side of the controlled Congress—especially since be accountable, to actually have to aisle. You would think it was actually President Bush has become President— look at what a child is learning and de- being cut or not maintained. But, in the average annual increase has been $4 termine whether what they are learn- fact, what the President has proposed, billion. That compares to about half a

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But how is it paid for? I duce others. We did a budget, and we our increases are 320 percent higher think we need to address that, too, be- passed it in the Senate, and it was than the increases of the Democratic cause, of course, all these kids we are passed by the House. membership. In the area of IDEA educating and trying to make ready to We have in place a budget for this grants, our increases are 770 percent participate in the American dream are country, finally. We renewed the con- higher than the increases when the going to have to pay the bills we run cept of fiscal discipline through a budg- Democratic Party controlled Congress. up on them if we run them up as a def- et after having abandoned it for a year In the area of Pell grants—actually icit. under the prior leadership of the Sen- during the Clinton administration, Pell So we put in place this year a budget. ate. grants were cut; they fell in funding— It was an idea that has been brought That budget sets out these spending under this administration, the in- back, so to say, because when the col- goals, these spending limits which are creases have been on an annual basis leagues across the aisle controlled the called caps, the amounts which should about 10 times higher than what the Senate last year, they did not put in be spent in these accounts. The leader- Democrats did during their period. It is place a budget. Why? Because a budget ship of this committee, Senator SPEC- dramatic. requires fiscal discipline and there TER, met those caps and significantly Overall, if you were to put it into were, I suspect, some who did not want increased by over $1 billion the spend- gross terms, that $4.1 billion annual in- fiscal discipline, did not want rules ing on special education, over $1 billion crease in educational funding, which which drive fiscal discipline to be put the spending on title I, low-income has come about as a result of the com- in place so that spending could be con- kids, and almost $1 billion in spending mitment of this President to improving trolled through budget points of order. on Pell grants. education and backing up those im- We had no budget last year. It was Now we see these amendments com- provements with dollars, represents sort of a shock really. Here is the Gov- ing from the other side saying: Even about an 858-percent increase on an an- ernment of the United States func- though we have a budget, we should ig- nual basis over what happened when tioning without a budget. It was nore it and we should fund all these our predecessors were controlling the chaos—in fact, such chaos that not programs, not at the level that has Congress and we had a different admin- only did we not have a budget, we did been set by the budget or the level that istration. not have any appropriations passed has been set by the Appropriations The practical effect of this has been under the leadership of the last Con- Committee, but at the level set by the that we have created so much more gress, my colleagues across the aisle. authorizing committee outside of the money flowing into the educational ac- The first order of business when we budget. counts at the Federal level, unlike took responsibility for this Chamber, They are using a gimmick of classic what is represented across the other under the leadership of Senator FRIST, proportions, advance funding, to claim side of the aisle that more money is was to pass all the appropriations bills that they are really doing it in a fis- needed. In fact, what is happening is from the prior year—almost all of cally responsible way. Let me explain that we have put so much money into them, 11 of the 13 had to be passed in what advance funding is. these accounts so fast under President this year rather than last year when When a Senator offers an amendment Bush and the Republican Senate that they should have been passed. At any which increases spending by $6 billion we now have a situation where a large rate, we produced a budget this year, over what the budget allows, and then percentage of the dollars which we and we passed it. that person claims it is paid for be- have already appropriated cannot be What is the purpose of the budget? cause they borrow the $6 billion from spent and have not been spent. In fact, The purpose of the budget is to put in next year’s budget, that is not fiscal of the $31 billion which has been appro- place some reasonable fiscal controls responsibility. That is a game. Any- priated under title I or the No Child so that in a time when we are obvi- body sees that as a gimmick. What Left Behind Act, $9 billion remains ously running very high deficits as a happens next year? You are $6 billion unspent. It is sitting at the Depart- result of a number of factors—pri- in the hole. So next year you not only ment of Education waiting for the marily the slow economy which has have to pay that $6 billion, you have to States to get to a position where they slowed revenues, the war in Iraq, and pay on top of that whatever you are are able to draw down those dollars. the war against terrorism—in that con- going to pay for the increase in those And this is not just from last year, this text where we are driving, unfortu- accounts. is from 2 to 3 years back, the whole pe- nately, large deficits, not historically As a practical matter, it is doubling riod of President Bush’s Presidency. extraordinary deficits but still very up the deficit. It would probably be It is not an issue of lack of dollars. In large deficits—we need to control the better from a practical standpoint if fact, it is just the opposite. We are put- rate of growth in those deficits by hav- you did not advance fund and you just ting so many dollars into the edu- ing in place a budget which at least in said: All right, we are going to add to cational accounts at the Federal level some accounts gives fiscal discipline. the deficit $6 billion outside the budg- so fast that, to make sure they are So we put in place a budget. et, and we are not going to advance spent correctly, it has made it difficult The budget allocates to each area a fund. for the money to actually be spent. We, certain amount of money to be spent. Advance funding is the worst of both obviously, do not want to throw the Even in the context of the very severe worlds because it takes money from money out there. It has to be spent deficit which we have—and it is signifi- next year, which creates havoc with pursuant to a plan. Every State has to cant—the Budget Committee, under next year, and at the same time it ag- file a plan. But as a result of the in- the leadership of Senator NICKLES, gravates the budget deficit issue. So as creased spending coming through the agreed to significantly increase the a practical matter, the $6 billion that

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S03SE3.REC S03SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY September 3, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11009 is proposed in this amendment will add did not even come close to funding to matically expand the deficit in what $6 billion to the deficit, if not this the authorized level. seems to me to be a bit of inconsist- year, next year. This is the difference. This is the au- ency in relationship to what was pro- Who pays for that? Who pays for thorized level, the black line. This is posed when our colleagues across the going outside the budget? Well, deficits what the Democratic budget proposed. aisle were in control. are paid for by the folks who come here It is a pretty big gap, about $4 billion. This committee, under the leadership to work, who are students in high This was what was actually funded in of Senator SPECTER, this President, has school, who are pages. When they get the Democratic bill, which never done the work that needs to be done, out of college—and I presume most of passed, by the way, nor did the budget lifted the weights that need to be lifted them will want to go to college—they because they decided they did not want in the area of funding education, and are going to get a job and that job is a budget and they could not pass their we should be supporting this commit- going to have a tax burden tied to it. bill. tee’s mark in this area. That tax burden is going to be directly Suddenly there has been an epiphany I yield the floor. related by how much we increase the on the other side of the aisle. Sud- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- deficit today, because they are going to denly, the authorized levels are sac- ator from Pennsylvania. have to pay that bill down the road. It rosanct and we must fund the author- Mr. SPECTER. I thank the distin- is going to come to them, not to us, not ized level. Well, I suggest there is a guished Senator from New Hampshire to my generation, most likely, but to touch of inconsistency, especially in for those comments. my children’s generation and to my light of the track record we confront Before replying to Senator MIKULSKI children’s children’s generation. when we look at the facts. and Senator COLLINS, we have another So every time we break the budget, So we are turning to the basic under- amendment which is ready to be of- we are adding costs to our children. lying point, and that is this: For the fered. I ask unanimous consent that These are the same children we are try- first time in at least a decade, and real- the pending amendment be set aside so ing to help. These are the same people ly longer, we have a President who there may be an amendment offered by we are trying to help as they move even in a period of extreme national Senator INHOFE and Senator DORGAN. through their educational experience. difficulty—war against terrorists who The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without How are we going to help them when are set on destroying our Nation and objection, it is so ordered. we first—well, unless we follow the killing Americans, and have already AMENDMENT NO. 1553 TO AMENDMENT NO 1542 President’s program, we will not give done so—and a difficult economic pe- Mr. DORGAN. I send an amendment them a great education but, more im- riod, although we are coming out of it, to the desk and ask for its immediate portantly, when you pass on to them a hopefully, a President who even during consideration. debt that is outside the discipline those hard times, where his attention The PRESIDING OFFICER. The which is put in place to live by. has obviously been drawn off, and ap- clerk will report. We put this budget in place so we propriately so, to defending America The legislative clerk read as follows: would have fiscal discipline, so we and trying to get us back to work, has The Senator from North Dakota [Mr. DOR- would not be passing on more of a def- continued his focus on making sure GAN], for himself, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. LAUTEN- icit to our kids than is reasonable. Yet children are properly educated in this BERG, Mr. CONRAD, Mr. KERRY, Mrs. MURRAY, these amendments keep coming at us, country, and he is especially focused on Mr. DASCHLE, Mr. NELSON of Nebraska, Mr. one after another, saying just add to low-income kids. That is the unique- JOHNSON, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. HAGEL, and Mr. the deficit, if not this year, next year; ness of what he has done. CORZINE, proposes an amendment numbered don’t worry about it; it does not mat- Most of us understand that a child 1553 to amendment No. 1542. ter; it is for education. from a better-off family is probably Mr. DORGAN. Madam President, I I think it is ironic because the kids going to be taken care of in the edu- ask unanimous consent that the read- who are supposedly going to benefit are cational system, but the low-income ing of the amendment be dispensed the kids who are going to have to pay child, who comes mostly from broken with. the costs, and as a practical matter it homes and disproportionately lives in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without is not going to benefit them that much. urban areas, has been left behind for objection, it is so ordered. Why is it not going to benefit them generation after generation. The amendment is as follows: that much? Because we already have Now we have a President who has (Purpose: To provide additional funding for $9.3 billion of unspent money in these said no longer and who is willing to the Impact Aid Program) accounts. We have increased them so make this his purpose, even during On page 76, between lines 10 and 11, insert fast that they cannot be drawn down these very difficult times when his at- the following: effectively. tention might and has been drawn off SEC.ll. In addition to any amounts other- Now let’s go to another issue, this otherwise. He has supported that pur- wise appropriated under this Act for Impact concept that the authorized level has pose with huge increases in funding. In Aid programs, there are appropriated an ad- ditional $26,000,000 for Federal property pay- to be funded. This is a very unusual fact, in the first 3 years of the Bush ad- ments under section 8002 of the Elementary concept for Congress, because for all ministration, he increased funding and Secondary Education Act of 1965, an ad- intents and purposes Congress does not more for title I in 3 years than the ditional $160,000,000 for basic support pay- fund anything to authorized levels. prior administration did in 8 years by a ments under section 8003(b) of such Act, and Authorized levels are statements of factor of almost 70 percent. The same an additional $1,000,000 for payments for chil- intent, purpose, goodwill. What Con- is true in the special education ac- dren with disabilities under section 8003(d) of gress funds is a budget and appro- counts, and to a lesser extent but to a such Act: Provided, That of the funds appro- priated levels. But now we hear, almost significant point in the Pell accounts. priated in this Act for the National Insti- tutes of Health, $595,000,000 shall not be as a matter of sanctity, from the other This is a President who has not only available for obligation until September 30, side of the aisle that we have to reach put forward creative and imaginative 2004: Provided further, That the amount the authorized level or we have aban- policy to try to finally get a handle on $6,895,199,000 in section 305(a)(1) of this Act doned the children of America. the fact that so many kids are not shall be deemed to be $7,082,199,000: Provided That is a very interesting concept, learning what they need to know in further, That the amount $6,783,301,000 in sec- but they did not subscribe to that con- order to compete for the American tion 305(a)(2) of this Act shall be deemed to cept when they were in control of the dream, has not only put together that be $6,596,301,000. Senate. Last time the Democratic policy but has backed it up with real, Mr. DORGAN. Madam President, I membership controlled this body, hard dollars. In the budget this Con- offer this amendment, along with my which happened to be a year ago, they gress passed, we backed up the Presi- colleague Senator INHOFE of Oklahoma. brought forward an appropriations bill dent. We do so on behalf of our other cospon- under Labor-HHS, which is the bill we Today, the issue is whether we are sors: Senators LAUTENBERG, CONRAD, are dealing with today, and they fund- going to hold that budget, which has KERRY, MURRAY, DASCHLE, BEN NEL- ed education. Did they fund to the au- these very significant increases in edu- SON, JOHNSON, ALLEN, HAGEL, CORZINE, thorized level? No, they did not. They cation, or whether we are going to dra- AKAKA and CLINTON.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S03SE3.REC S03SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S11010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 3, 2003 I will yield to my colleague, Senator thirds. The kids will still not be treat- promote and improve the Impact Aid Pro- INHOFE, to make his statement, fol- ed fairly, nor will the school districts. gram. Our coalition has grown from just four lowing which I will make a statement They still will suffer from the fact that Members of Congress in 1995, to its current membership of 45. about the amendment we just offered. the land went off the tax base. How- Our goal for Fiscal Year 2004 is to increase The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ever, at least we are on the right trend funding for the Impact Aid Program to ator from Oklahoma. line, and we should, in another 3 or 4 $1.375.4 billion, a 15 percent increase over Mr. INHOFE. Madam President, our years, get to 100-percent funding. last year’s conference report funding level. amendment adds $187 million to the I will relentlessly pursue this in any This increase will help local school districts, Impact Aid Program. If it is accepted, way we have to in order to get to that which have lost tax revenue as a result of that will only put us at two-thirds point. the federal presence in their district, to funding. It is important to understand Fort Towson public schools in south- serve their communities and provide a qual- what this is because it seems as if we eastern Oklahoma will gain $51,000 of ity education. This increase is also an impor- impact aid if fully funded. This would tant step toward fully funding this program, have come back every year since 1997 which currently receives less than half of its and had some success increasing the bring it only to two-thirds funding. As authorized funding. percentage of a program that was put a result, they are having serious prob- In a time of budget constraints, we under- on the books in the 1950s. lems in these school districts. stand that you have difficult decisions First, I agree with most everything Oklahoma is not that much different ahead, but it is our firm belief that as our the Senator from New Hampshire stat- from other States. In the State of service men and women set out to defend our ed. When you come up with something North Carolina, my information is that country, we must not forget or ignore the like this, you have to look at it in the North Carolina actually has more im- children they leave behind. While the focus context of fairness and the overall pacted students than the State of Okla- on national security and homeland defense is necessary to ensure that the well being of budget. In this case, a program came homa. I don’t know where North Da- the citizens of our great country, we also be- along in the 1950s that replenishes kota stands; I am sure we will hear in lieve that Congress must fulfill its federal money that was to go to our schools, a moment. However, it is a fairness obligation. that the Government has taken away issue. Oklahoma is not treated more As you know, Impact Aid helps to ensure from our schools. It is as simple as unfairly than any other State but that military children, children residing on that. They federalize land—perhaps in equally unfairly. The students are not Indian lands and in federally-owned, low-rent conjunction with an Army post or In- getting the education they need be- housing facilities, and dependents of the fed- cause of one thing, and that is they eral government receive a quality education. dian lands or in conjunction with a We believe that Congress’ commitment to military base of some kind—and when have had the federalized land taken off Impact Aid is more important than ever. In that happens, that takes the land off of their tax base. addition to the funding increase of 15 per- the tax base. So the money that would I join my friend from North Dakota cent, we ask that you maintain the eligi- have gone from that tax base to the in trying to pass this amendment. In bility of all students to the Impact Aid Pro- schools is no longer there. However, doing this, a lot of kids throughout gram as defined in the No Child Left Behind the kids still have to be educated. America will be treated more fairly. Act. In the wisdom of Congress in the Down the road, in 5, 6, or 7 years we We stand committed to the Impact Aid will find this program will be 100-per- Program and are ready to work with you and 1950s they said: It is not fair. We will your subcommittee on this very important have to at least treat these kids the cent funded. issue. Thank you for your thoughtful consid- same as other kids have been treated. I thank the Senator from North Da- eration of our request. There is an insatiable propensity for kota for the time he has given me and Sincerely, politicians to take from programs and assure him I join him fully in getting Tim Johnson, Chuck Hagel, Jack Reed, nobody will notice. This program start- this amendment passed for the kids of John Warner, Max Baucus, Jeff Binga- ed in the 1950s. It was fully funded. It Oklahoma, North Dakota, and through- man, Byron L, Dorgan, James Inhofe, was fully funded up to 1969. In 1969, out the United States. John Kerry, Daniel Akaka, Pat Rob- they started dropping down. In 1996, it The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- erts, Mike Crapo, Jim Bunning, Ben Nelson, Kent Conrad, Hillary Clinton, was down to 50 percent. In other words, ator from North Dakota. Mr. DORGAN. I am pleased to work Frank Lautenberg, Tom Daschle, money that would have been there for Charles Schumer, Barbara Boxer, Rus- the benefit of the children being edu- with my friend from Oklahoma, Sen- sell Feingold, Patty Murray, Jon cated, only 50 percent was getting to ator INHOFE. As he indicated, this is an Corzine, Barbara Mikulski, Dick Dur- the kids. issue that brings support from a bipar- bin, Edward Kennedy, Maria Cantwell, In my State of Oklahoma, in Lawton, tisan group of Senators. George Allen, Carl Levin, and Jeff Ses- since 1966 the impact aid for Fort Sill, I ask unanimous consent to have sions. which is located adjacent to Lawton, printed in the RECORD a letter sent on Mr. DORGAN. Madam President, my OK, has dropped substantially, down to April 14, 2003, to Senator SPECTER and colleague has well described this issue. one-half in 1996 compared to 1969. This Senator HARKIN, signed by a wide vari- This is not some extraordinary grant amendment would slowly bring this up ety of Members of the Senate from vir- program, some program that will de- to the point where we would be at two- tually every political persuasion and liver something for nothing to some thirds funding. every corner of the philosophical struc- school district in the country. This is Let me describe what has happened ture around here. It shows the wide- keeping a promise. What is the prom- since 1996. In 1996, we were at 50-per- spread support for the Impact Aid Pro- ise? The promise was made in 1950 that cent funding. Until 1969, we were 100 gram and for the funding for this pro- when the Federal Government comes in percent, and people left the program gram that was originally promised. and takes land or has property that is alone. But in 1969 that changed and it There being no objection, the mate- tax exempt, the Federal Government went to 50-percent funding. We have rial was ordered to be printed in the will make a payment to local school been successful since then, and I com- RECORD, as follows: districts in lieu of local property taxes. mend my friend, the Senator from U.S. SENATE, That is what the impact aid is about. Washington, DC, April 14, 2003. North Dakota. We do not always agree We have other similar programs— Hon. ARLEN SPECTER, on issues. We have disagreed on na- Chairman, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and PILT, or payments in lieu of taxes— tional missile defense. We have dis- Human Services and Education, Committee but essentially Impact Aid is a promise agreed on AmeriCorps and many other on Appropriations, U.S. Senate, Wash- to our local schools who still have to issues. This issue is fairness, an issue ington, DC. educate children despite their smaller on which conservatives, liberals, Re- Hon. TOM HARKIN, tax base. Impact Aid says where we publicans, and Democrats can agree. Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Labor, have property, and that property is Due to our efforts primarily, it has Health and Human Services and Education, tax-exempt because it belongs to the gone up from 50-percent funding in 1996 Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate, Federal Government—in most cases, Washington, DC. to 51 percent the next year, 57 percent DEAR CHAIRMAN SPECTER AND RANKING for example, a military base—we will the next year, 58 percent 2 years later MEMBER HARKIN: As you know, the Senate provide impact aid to offset those and, if adopted, it will go up to two- Impact Aid Coalition was formed in 1996 to costs. That is what this is, impact aid.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S03SE3.REC S03SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY September 3, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11011 In 1950, both President Truman and I understand all that. We propose an $20 billion in loans. I supported that. the Congress said let’s do this. It is not amendment that adds $187 million. The next day I called to find out where fair for the Federal Government’s ac- Let me mention one other fact. The did the $26 billion come from, $6 billion tions to adversely impact a local President proposed a cut to Impact Aid of which was direct spending. They said school district’s financial situation. So that was very significant, as all of us that will come out of our priorities. they created the Impact Aid Program know. The cut was restored back to So if we had the money for Turkey to directly reimburse school districts level funding by my colleagues, Sen- and didn’t spend it, maybe we could use for the loss of revenue caused by the ator SPECTER and Senator HARKIN. But the money that we didn’t spend on Tur- Federal Government. just restoring to level funding means key to spend on American kids going There are 1,400 school districts na- these schools still fall behind because to classrooms that ought to be better tionwide eligible for impact aid pay- more children are affected in these im- classrooms, going to teachers who have ments serving 15 million children. Let pact aid schools. to pay for their own textbooks, going me describe just one of them. I toured So what Senator INHOFE and I pro- to schools that are in disrepair, that a school one day in North Dakota some pose is to increase Impact Aid to at need fixing, going to Rosie Two Bears’ few years ago. It was a school on the least two-thirds of the funding that school to make that a school we are edge of an Indian reservation, a public was promised by adding the $187 mil- proud of instead of having it be a school district but a school district lion. school where you walk through a class- whose property base was largely tax Our amendment is offset in 2004 by room door and discover that young exempt. So it had very little property moving the fiscal year 2004 advance- children do not have quite the same op- on its tax rolls, and therefore it could funding back to fiscal year 2003, which portunity because they are crowded not bond because it had such a small is exactly the same method used by the into a room and do not have the same property base. It could not raise a leadership to increase funding for the capabilities as other children in other great amount of tax revenue, as well. underlying bill by $2.2 billion. Some schools. This is a school district that was in say nothing really is happening out in My point is that this is all a matter great difficulty. It had roughly 150 chil- the impact aid schools that would of priorities and choices. We make the dren, two toilets, one water fountain. cause us to have to do this. Let me de- choices. Not our uncles, not our kids, In the classroom you saw children sit- scribe what is happening. Medical Lake not our grandpas and grandmas. We ting 30 in a classroom with desks an Washington State School District has make the choices. inch apart. Many were Native-Amer- scaled back its afterschool and summer I said when I started, and I want to ican children. And one little girl programs and is not replacing the four say it again because my colleague from named Rosie Two Bears looked up at elementary schoolteachers who retired. Pennsylvania is on his feet, that I me and asked: Mr. Senator, are you Why? It doesn’t have the money. It is think the Senators from Pennsylvania going to build us a new school? an impact aid school. and Iowa did exactly the right thing in Regrettably, I could not build a new The Saint Ignatius Montana School restoring the money that was cut in school for them, but it was an impact District eliminated four teachers, re- the President’s budget for impact aid. aid school. And the question of impact sulting in larger class sizes, and was It brought us back to where we should aid funding bears directly on how many not able to give raises to its teachers. be, at level funding, if the goal is only children are in a classroom, how many The Suttons Bay Michigan School level funding. But the Senator from lavatories exist, what the condition of District has reduced the number of Oklahoma and I said, and we believe the building is in which they are going teaching positions and initiated a pay- very strongly, that getting us to just to school. In this particular building, to-play policy for participating in ath- two-thirds of what we had promised we they were holding classes in the lower letics and extracurricular activities, were going to offer to these school dis- level of the building, but some days and reduced spending on textbooks. tricts that are in such desperate finan- they could not hold the classes because Oceanside, CA, a big school district, cial trouble because they have lost sewer gas was backing up on that level. has had to eliminate transportation for their property tax base—just getting Part of the building was already con- 5,000 students in grades 7 through 12, back to two-thirds is not an unreason- demned. and 139 teachers have been let go. able goal. Doing it by adding the The question for us is, When a young Grand Forks North Dakota School money we propose in this amendment child walks through that classroom District reduced staff, delayed text- is an investment in kids and an invest- door, are they disadvantaged by having book purchases, and delayed capital ex- ment in this country that will be well to go to a school that is not in good re- penditures for technology and facility worth it. pair? Having to go to a school where needs. Again, I say as I close, if you estab- classrooms are crowded? The answer is These are real examples of what is lish priorities in this Senate, it seems yes, of course. happening in real schools that has an to me the first priority is America’s fu- I wish I could have told this little effect on real kids entering classroom ture, and America’s future is its kids. third grader, Rosie Two Bears, Yes, I doors expecting to be able to learn. We It is the kids. And education is about am going to build you a new school, have an obligation, it seems to me, to preparing those kids for opportunity. but I couldn’t do that. I don’t build keep our promise. I hope very much my colleagues will schools. But I do come here with my I said this yesterday, and let me accept this amendment. It is a modest colleague from Oklahoma to fight for make the point again because it is not amendment. It is bipartisan. It has adequate funding for the impact aid an unfair point, it seems to me. We are broad support. My hope and expecta- program, to say this Government has a told that the money does not exist to tion would be that with those who responsibility to keep its promise—yes, do everything we want to do. I fully signed the letter in April to the sub- to Rosie Two Bears, but to other young understand and accept that. So if the committee, with those who have co- children across this country. money does not exist to do everything, sponsored our amendment today, that I indicated we have 15 million chil- then the question is how do we we will be able to have a vote and be dren in these schools that are eligible prioritize that which we believe must successful in adding this money for the for impact aid. My colleague just told be done? The question for us is where impact aid districts and the impact aid the Senate that if we pass the amend- do children rank? Where do you put schools around this country. ment we have offered we will still only kids? At the top? In the middle? At the I know this will be a long and tor- be providing two-thirds of the money bottom? Where do our kids fall in our tured trail on the floor of the Senate we had originally promised years ago priorities? for this particular bill. This bill is a as a Federal Government to make up I mentioned this yesterday and some- very important appropriations sub- for the lost revenue in these local one said maybe it was unfair that just committee bill. I serve on the Appro- school districts. a matter of months ago Mr. Wolfowitz priations Committee and I am deeply Some say it is a matter of choice. went to Turkey and said: If you let our honored to do it for a very important Yes, it is a matter of choice. There are troops go through Turkey, we will give reason. It is one of the few committees unlimited needs and limited resources. you $26 billion, $6 billion in grants and these days in Congress that is truly,

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So this is a great committee. signed by the President by September ment that dutifully increases part of The opportunity on the floor of the 30. If there is to be any realistic chance this bill that we think is critically im- Senate to talk about priorities and ad- of having the appropriations bills fin- portant, one that still falls far short on justments in the appropriations proc- ished by and large by September 30, the promise that has been made over ess is an opportunity that I do not there is going to have to be coopera- the years in the funding mechanism we want to miss. My colleague from Okla- tion by Senators who have amend- use. It is the funding mechanism, I be- homa would say the same. This is one ments but who haven’t brought them lieve, that in part is used in the under- we do not want to miss. to the floor. We were assured one Sen- lying bill itself. I guess I am a bit con- We thank very much the Senators ator would be here at 4 o’clock. Now fused about a point of order lying only from Pennsylvania and Iowa for build- word has come that the Senator is not against our amendment or against ing back that funding which the Presi- going to be ready. That puts the man- some broader construct of what is hap- dent cut. We then ask for their support agers, who have the responsibility for pening here in the Senate. for the proposition that we reach at moving this bill ahead, at a severe dis- Mr. SPECTER. Madam President, least a two-thirds funding level of that advantage. parliamentary inquiry: What is the an- which was promise to the impact aid Mr. DORGAN. Madam President, will swer to that? schools in this country. I yield the the Senator from Pennsylvania yield The PRESIDING OFFICER. The floor. for a question? same defect would apply to the amend- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. SPECTER. In a minute. ment offered by the Senator from ator from Pennsylvania. I understand I don’t have the unilat- Pennsylvania. Mr. SPECTER. Madam President, at eral authority to move to the third Mr. DORGAN. Madam President, let the outset I say I am very sympathetic reading, but I am going to try to do me make an observation. I do not criti- to the considerations raised by the that if we don’t have amendments cize the defect in the underlying bill. Senator from North Dakota. But the come to the floor and if we have to My hope is that the Senator will not issue is where do we find the money? wait through quorum calls for pro- criticize the identical defect in the As I look over a long list of items tected other business which is not re- amendment. What I have done, along where we could make offsets and could lated to this bill. with my colleague, Senator INHOFE, is have cuts, there is not an item or a line I would be glad to yield for a ques- offer an amendment that embraces ex- that is desirable. Should we cut money tion. actly the same approach that is used from the National Institutes of Health? Mr. DORGAN. Madam President, I by the Senator from Pennsylvania and Or from community health centers? Or have an observation in the form of a the Senator from Iowa in funding the from many other lines? The judgment question. Would it be a good incentive underlying bill. I take no exception to of the subcommittee, backed up by the for those who take seriously and come that at all. I am fully in support of full committee, is that we made the to the floor with amendments to offer that. Based on that, I hope the Senator proper allocation. them quickly and do so in rather short from Pennsylvania will not raise a I appreciate the comment made by order, as Senator INHOFE and I have point of order against the amendment. the Senator from North Dakota that done, especially when it is an amend- Mr. SPECTER. Madam President, I we did reinstate the funds. The admin- ment of great merit? Would it set an do not seek to enter into a disagree- istration had made a request which example for it to be accepted by the ment with the distinguished Senator would have reduced the funding from chairman of the subcommittee? That on the point he just raised. But as last year by $187 million. The sub- probably is a rhetorical question. Let manager of the bill, I feel constrained committee and the full committee me ask further, if I might: What point to raise the point of order at an appro- have put that money back. I think it is of order does the Senator intend to priate time. I thought I would give the worth noting, since 1996 when the fund- make against amendment? Senator from North Dakota notice of ing was $693 million, to fiscal year 2003 Mr. SPECTER. The point of order that. when the funding is $1.188 billion, that would be under section 504 of the con- Mr. DORGAN. Madam President, let is a 71.5-percent increase. Regrettably, current resolution on the budget for the Senator from Pennsylvania and me that is about as far as we can go. fiscal year 2004 that the amendment ex- and others discuss that off the floor. At the appropriate time, for the in- ceeds the discretionary spending limit The only reason I raise the question is formation of the amendment’s spon- in this section and is therefore not in that offering an amendment which uses sors, I am constrained to raise a point order. an identical funding source or the of order. The leadership has advised the The Senator raises a very tempting mechanism that is identical to the preference is not to vote until about offer. I might almost be tempted to say funding source offered by the sub- 5:45. That does not lock in a vote but that any amendment that gets to the committee is one that I thought would that is the leadership’s position be- floor before 3:59 we would be willing to not engender a point of order. At any cause a number of Senators are off the accept, meritorious or not. That is rate, we do not intend to vote on that floor at this time. very much in the eye of the beholder. at this moment. My understanding I, again, urge my colleagues to bring Of course, I can’t quite do that. But I from the Senator from Pennsylvania is amendments to the floor. We have a thank the Senator from North Dakota that this will probably be dealt with list of about 40 amendments. In a rel- for his diligence in coming to the floor later this afternoon. If that is the case, atively short amount of time that and speaking on an earlier amendment perhaps we can discuss this between quorum call sign is going to go on. As and offering this amendment. now and then. I have said on a couple of occasions, on Mr. DORGAN. Madam President, My hope is that the Senator from August 1 and before the recess, the ma- what reward does the Senator from Pennsylvania will not raise a point of jority leader and I had a colloquy and Pennsylvania suggest for that good be- order and give us an opportunity for an talked about going to third reading. havior? up-or-down vote on the merits of the My experience at the Senate has been Mr. SPECTER. What was that? amendment inasmuch as the same there have been long delays. Senators Mr. DORGAN. I was just asking what funding mechanism used in the under- do have amendments but wait to bring reward he would suggest for that good lying bill and the same defect would them. I know that requires planning, behavior. I suggest perhaps a good les- occur in both. but the Senate has been on notice for son for others might be to see this mer- Mr. DAYTON. Madam President, will more than a month that this bill would itorious amendment accepted by the the Senator from Pennsylvania yield be taken up on September 2. If we are chairman. There would a rush here in for a question? If he is looking for

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Notwithstanding any other provi- and he should be credited for doing so. chairman of the subcommittee with sion of this Act, the total amount appro- But the fact remains that even with the 3:59 deadline racing to a conclu- priated, out of any money in the Treasury those increases up until this year, the not otherwise appropriated, to carry out sion, the magnitude of the offer by the parts B, C, and D of the Individuals with Dis- Federal share of funding for special Senator from North Dakota is so mod- abilities Education Act shall be education nationwide is approximately est by comparison that it should en- $22,109,931,000, of which $20,941,000,000 shall be 17 percent of those total costs. In other hance his chances. available to carry out part B of the Individ- words, still, despite those increases Mr. SPECTER. Madam President, uals with Disabilities Education Act (other over the last 3 years, it is less than half may I inquire of the Senator from Min- than section 619 of such Act). of what the Federal Government prom- nesota whether the amendment relates Mr. DAYTON. Mr. President, this ised over a quarter century ago. to this bill? amendment would meet a 27-year-old I recognize that the distinguished Mr. DAYTON. The Senator is correct. promise made by the Federal Govern- Senator from Pennsylvania, with his It relates to funding for the IDEA. ment to the States and to the school responsibilities to the budget and to an Mr. SPECTER. The amendment does districts when IDEA was established. allotment for the subcommittee’s ap- relate to this bill? The promise was that the Federal Gov- propriations, has to or is likely to ob- Mr. DAYTON. Yes. The Senator is ernment would provide for 40 percent of ject to this amendment, despite it correct. It relates to the funding for the costs, the additional costs of pro- being inserted just before the 3:59 dead- IDEA. viding special education services to line. I recognize this is an amount that Mr. SPECTER. Madam President, if every eligible schoolchild. It is one of goes way beyond the current mandate the Senator has an amendment relat- the most important commitments the of the subcommittee. But as my col- ing to this bill, it certainly will be wel- Federal Government has made for pub- league from North Dakota said so elo- comed. I ask the Senator from Min- lic education, especially at the elemen- quently just a few minutes ago, what nesota if he would be willing to defer tary and secondary levels, and the we are really talking about as we con- offering the amendment to give the money could not be better spent on be- sider these different amendments in a Senator from West Virginia an oppor- half of leaving no child behind. broader sense is, What are our prior- tunity to speak for 10 minutes in ad- Sadly, at least in the State of Min- ities as a Senate? vance of offering that amendment. nesota—and I know, from the observa- What are our priorities as a Nation? Mr. DAYTON. I will gladly step aside tions of other Senators, in many other Do we really mean what we say, that for the Senator from West Virginia at States—the funding presently is seri- no child shall be left behind? Are we any time. I hope the 3:59 offer might be ously inadequate to provide all of those willing to put forward the necessary re- extended to include 30 seconds after the services. sources to accomplish that? Or is that Senator concludes his remarks. In Minnesota, some $250 million a just a rhetorical statement without Mr. SPECTER. Madam President, I year shortfall exists in funding for spe- proper attribution from the Children’s yield to the distinguished Senator from cial education which results in edu- Defense Fund and, whereas that es- West Virginia. cation dollars having to be shifted from teemed organization has championed The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- regular programs and services to spe- the resources and the commitments ator from West Virginia. Mr. BYRD. Madam President, I cial education to meet the statutory that would be necessary to actualize thank the Chair. requirement of school districts to pro- that statement, we in this Congress Madam President, I thank both of vide services to every qualified and, with due respect, the administra- these illustrious Senators, the Senator schoolchild. The result is that in Min- tion have still fallen short of that re- from Pennsylvania who is managing nesota all the students are harmed by sponsibility. the bill before the Senate, and I thank the underfunding of special education, We had, when I came into office, an the distinguished Senator from Min- those who are the recipients of those incredible opportunity because we were nesota for his courtesy and kindness. services, as well as those who see dol- looking at projected surpluses for the I will be brief. I do intend to speak lars shifted from other programs for next decade of some $5.4 trillion. That out of order. I ask unanimous consent their benefit. is a marked difference from the cir- that I may speak out of order for not to IDEA funding for part B for States in cumstances which President Clinton exceed 10 minutes. the current legislation before us is set faced throughout most of his adminis- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without at $9.858 billion. To bring that funding tration when he was bringing the Na- objection, it is so ordered. up to the 40-percent level, according to tion out of the previous era of deficit (The remarks of Mr. BYRD pertaining the Congressional Budget Office, would spending, when he finally, through col- to the introduction of S. 1576 are lo- require an additional IDEA part B laboration with the Congress—the Sen- cated in today’s RECORD under ‘‘State- funding of $11.082 billion. It is note- ate and the House—during the last 4 ments on Introduced Bills and Joint worthy that the increase exceeds the years of his administration succeeded Resolutions.’’) appropriated amount. Another way of in balancing the combined Federal The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. COR- looking at that is that the current budget. In fiscal year 2000, he achieved NYN). The Senator from Minnesota. level of appropriated dollars is less for the first time in 4 years—and prob- AMENDMENT NO. 1554 TO AMENDMENT NO. 1542 than half—less than half—of what is ably for the last time in 40 or more Mr. DAYTON. Mr. President, I ask necessary to meet that 40-percent level years—a surplus in the non-Social Se- unanimous consent that the pending that was committed to by the Congress curity part of the Federal budget; in amendment be set aside, and I send an 27 years ago. other words, education, health care, amendment to the desk. I heard the distinguished Senator and the like—everything except for So- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without from New Hampshire earlier on the cial Security, which at this point, this objection, it is so ordered. Senate floor reference the increases in year, is running about a $155 billion The clerk will report the amendment. funding for special education that projected surplus; the rest of the Fed- The bill clerk read as follows: President Bush has proposed, and I eral budget was balanced. We had the The Senator from Minnesota [Mr. DAYTON] commend the President for doing so. I resources projected that would have proposes an amendment numbered 1554. have not served during the period of kept that operating budget in a surplus Mr. DAYTON. Mr. President, I ask time which the Senator from New mode for each of the next 10 years, ac- unanimous consent that reading of the Hampshire referenced, so I do not have cording to both the CBO and the OMB amendment be dispensed with. the basis for comparing the period of when President Bush’s administration

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North Dakota state the same and I when it comes to especially school- That year, in a bipartisan and very heard a number of other colleagues, in- children with special needs, when it genuinely committed way, there was cluding Senator PRYOR of Arkansas—I comes to those who will be left behind an amendment that was adopted by the ask unanimous consent that he be in Minnesota and I suspect will be left Senate that would have brought full added as a cosponsor to this amend- behind in 49 other States if these addi- funding for special education up to the ment. tional resources are not provided? promised 40 percent level over 6 years— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I thank the chairman of the sub- 5 years too long in my estimation, but objection, it is so ordered. committee for the opportunity to offer it passed the Senate. It went to con- Mr. DAYTON. He also shared the cir- this amendment. I hope it will be con- ference with the House. It resulted in a cumstances with me of the State of Ar- sidered in the broader context of the protracted conference committee of al- kansas. When I run by the educators in priorities of this body for the children most 6 months. Minnesota the assertion made on the of today and tomorrow. I respectfully My esteemed former colleague, the Senate floor that there is a surplus of suggest it is money that will be ex- departed Senator from Minnesota, Paul Federal funding for these programs, I tremely well spent. I yield the floor. Wellstone, was championing this meas- get absolutely incredulous looks. I find The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ure, among others, in that conference far more concurrence with the Senator ator from Pennsylvania. committee and insisting that the Sen- from North Dakota, who observed Mr. REID. Mr. President, will the ate position of building to 40 percent teachers in his State who are reaching Senator from Pennsylvania yield for a funding for special education over 6 into their own pockets for hundreds, years be honored and kept in the con- question? even thousands, of dollars, who go ference report. The House resisted and Mr. SPECTER. I will. without expenses for basic program Mr. REID. Mr. President, it is my un- was adamant, and, unfortunately, at the very end of the conference, the materials, educational materials, trips derstanding that the manager of the Senate conferees agreed to the House to educational enrichment opportuni- bill is working to set up a series of position, causing my colleague, Sen- ties, and the like that cannot be funded votes beginning at 5:45 p.m. today; is ator Wellstone, to vote against that out of regular budgets. that right? conference report, as did I. In Minnesota, there is an estimated Mr. SPECTER. Correct. Since then, we have all recognized $250 million shortfall of special edu- Mr. REID. Just to alert Members, we that the fiscal circumstances of the cation money because of this under- are going to have one, possibly three Federal Government have changed dra- funding of the Federal commitment, votes at 5:45 p.m.; is that right? matically. I find it a little bit disingen- which I can assure my colleagues every Mr. SPECTER. Correct. uous for the distinguished Senator one of those dollars would be spent The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- from New Hampshire to be taking cred- swiftly and necessarily and would ben- ator from Pennsylvania. it for the spending increases for edu- efit students throughout my State if Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I had cation, which he ascribes to this ad- they were made available. So where commented earlier today that there ministration and this Congress; yet, these surplus dollars are that States was an expectation of voting at 5:45 every time somebody from this side of and school districts elsewhere don’t p.m., that there were a series of meet- the aisle proposes also to increase need, where the additional slots for ings at the White House and other spending for education, suddenly our programs such as Head Start are resid- places which would keep Senators side of the spending equation is bad ing that are not being filled, I guess I away from the floor until that time. I spending and his side of the spending would certainly like to see where that just responded to the question from the equation seems to be good spending. As exists. Senator from Nevada that it is the far as I am concerned, it can be Repub- I urge the Secretary of Education, if likelihood, but it is not locked in, that lican spending, Democratic spending, it is in fact the case, that those funds we will vote at 5:45 p.m. How many or independent spending for education, and those slots be reallocated as swift- votes we will have we are not certain and it is good spending. I don’t care ly as possible to States like Minnesota, at this point. which administration, which session of who need them and could benefit from I thank the distinguished Senator Congress, or which Members of Con- them. from Minnesota for offering this gress can claim credit for that. I just Yes, Mr. President, my amendment amendment. The issue on special edu- want the credit to be there to be exceeds the budget as it exists today. I cation is one of great importance. The claimed because I know the bene- note that when the budget for this fis- Federal Government does have a re- ficiaries are the students of Minnesota cal year began, we were looking at a sponsibility to come to the 40 percent and, I suspect, all over the rest of the deficit, we were told, of about $260 bil- level. We have been far from it, but we country. lion, if memory serves me. Now we are have made very substantial progress. I I am also perplexed when I hear the told that we will exceed $500 billion. We think it is accurate to say even enor- Senator from New Hampshire, who are asked rhetorically where will the mous progress. chairs the HELP Committee of the money come from for these expendi- Over the course of the past several Senate—his expertise and knowledge of tures. I answer rhetorically, from the years, we have made major increases. these matters is widely respected by same place the other $240 billion that When I became chairman of this sub- colleagues on both sides of the aisle. has been added to the deficit this year committee in 1995, in conjunction with But when he says, in effect, as he did will come from. And the Senator from Senator HARKIN, we made special edu- earlier today, we have put so much ad- New Hampshire is right—that will cation a priority, and for the fiscal ditional Federal money into public come from payments made by tax- year 1997, we increased special edu- education at the K through 12 level payers in the future. But if we are cation by approximately $800 million. that the school districts aren’t able to going to spend $100 billion, as some ex- The next year, $700 million. The fol- spend that money fast enough—a cou- perts estimate we will, over the next lowing year, $500 million. The year ple of months ago, I heard the Senator year in Iraq, if we are going to spend 10 after that, $580 million, $450 million, state on the Senate floor there was a percent or 15 percent of that amount in $1.2 billion, $1.3 billion, and this year surplus of Head Start positions avail- Afghanistan, if we are going to spend there is a projected increase of approxi- able nationwide, so there were more $15 billion to address the AIDS crisis in mately $650 million. slots available than there were people Africa over the next few years, as the If you take a comparison from the who wanted to get their children into a President proposed—and those are all year 1994, the special education appro- Head Start program. either necessary or very worthwhile priation was slightly over $2 billion,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S03SE3.REC S03SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY September 3, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11015 $2.05 billion. This year we are pro- rangement where it would be up to the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- jecting it at $9.85 billion, which is al- Governor of each State to authorize ator from Nevada. most four times as much, almost 400 payments, Medicaid-Medicare, to Mr. REID. Reserving the right to ob- percent, slightly less. So we have nurses who are so certified so that they ject, is the manager of the bill going to moved up very materially. did not have to necessarily be an M.D. raise points of order on these two I do not have the statistics prior to anesthesiologist. The nursing issue is amendments? the year 1996 on the Federal share per one of tremendous concern. Mr. SPECTER. Yes, I had previously student spending, but in 1996, it was 7.3 As I look over the Mikulski-Collins stated that I would raise points of percent. We have now advanced that to amendment for an additional $63 mil- order. 18.7 percent. We are almost halfway to lion and I look over the items which we Mr. REID. I am wondering if we 40 percent. are funding in an effort to see if we might be able to accomplish that now If we were to fully fund IDEA, it couldn’t make some accommodation, it to save a little time so we might not would take another $11 billion to $12 is a matter of staying within our 302(b) have to go through that later. billion on top of the amount of money allocation or cutting somewhere. I do Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I which we have allocated. While I have not think anyone would like to cut would be agreeable to doing that. With deep respect for the amendment offered low-income home energy assistance or respect to the Dorgan amendment, I by the Senator from Minnesota, I think community health services or Head raise a point of order, under section 504 it might even be possible he does not Start or the NIH. of the concurrent resolution on the have an expectation that we are going As we wrestle with the import of the budget for fiscal year 2004, that the to have $11 billion or $12 billion more Mikulski-Collins amendment, we are amendment exceeds discretionary for this item, much as we would like to seeking a way to, if it is possible, have spending limits specified in this sec- and much as the Federal commitment some offset which would enable us to tion and is therefore not in order. is there. But I think the progress has find a way to increase funding for nurs- Mr. REID. I would move to waive been enormous. ing. But an offset is going to require a that and ask unanimous consent that I make a special compliment to the cut somewhere, and that is the man- we be able to handle both of these senior Senator from New Hampshire, agers’ responsibility to try to balance points of order at the same time. I ask Mr. GREGG, who has been at the fore- out all of the competing interests. unanimous consent that it be in order front of this item, going back to his Mr. President, if there still is no Sen- to waive the two points of order en earlier days in the House and his ear- ator on the floor and no one has heeded bloc. And then I would ask for the yeas lier days as Governor of New Hamp- my latest call to come to the floor, in and nays. shire seeing the importance of this the absence of any Senator seeking rec- Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, it is item. ognition, I suggest the absence of a agreeable with me. I had intended to It is an item of great importance for quorum. say that as to the Dayton amendment, me. We are making a lot of progress. It The PRESIDING OFFICER. The I raise a point of order under section would be nice to do more, but I think clerk will call the roll. 302(f) of the Budget Act, as amended, The assistant legislative clerk pro- everyone understands we are far from that the amendment provides budget ceeded to call the roll. being able to add an additional $10 bil- authority and outlays in excess of the Mr. DAYTON. Mr. President, I ask subcommittee’s 302(b) allocations lion, $11 billion, $12 billion here. unanimous consent that the order for Again, for purposes of information, I under the fiscal year 2004 concurrent the quorum call be rescinded. resolution on the budget and is not in will be constrained to raise a budget The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. point of order when we take up this order. And if the Senator from Nevada CHAFEE). Without objection, it is so or- matter for a vote at the appropriate is saying he wants to raise two motions dered. to waive en bloc, that is fine. time. (The remarks of Mr. DAYTON are Mr. President, let me again issue a Mr. REID. That is the wish of the printed in today’s RECORD under Senator from Nevada. call for amendments. Third reading ‘‘Morning Business.’’) may be as remote as full funding for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. DAYTON. Also, Mr. President, I objection, it shall be in order to raise IDEA, but it is an idea whose time may have been here this afternoon and have come, if not this afternoon, perhaps both points of order at this time. expressed my concern for the measures Mr. SPECTER. Parliamentary in- this evening or perhaps tomorrow in the Federal Aviation Administration morning. quiry: Obviously it is going to require conference report. two votes on the waiver of the points of AMENDMENT NO. 1552 I am not going to consume time since order to the two amendments. Mr. President, I have not made any we are proceeding to a time of voting The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is manager’s comments on the amend- on some of these important education correct. Without objection, it is so or- ment offered by Senator MIKULSKI and amendments, including one of my own dered. Senator COLLINS on the nursing issue. for funding for special education. But I Mr. DAYTON. May I ask the Chair, That is an item of great concern. There do want to say again that this matter, the intent is to have the vote on the is a tremendous nursing shortage in before it comes before the Senate, must Dorgan-Inhofe amendment followed by the United States. The Mikulski-Col- be resolved, or I will have to be back 2 minutes equally divided between my- lins amendment seeks to raise the here in more of an obstructionist mode self and whoever, followed by a vote on funding from $112.7 million to $175.7 than I was called upon to do today. And waiving the Budget Act on my amend- million for a $63 million increase. that would be something I would prefer ment. I note that there have been increases to avoid and see this matter resolved in Mr. SPECTER. The statement by the of a very substantial nature. In 2001, some other way. I will be working with Senator from Minnesota is accurate. there was an increase of 23 percent. In my colleagues to see that occurs. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 2002, there was an increase of 10.6 per- I yield the floor. objection, the motion to waive is con- cent. In 2003, there was an increase of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- sidered made on both points of order. 21.6 percent. And the items are funded ator from Pennsylvania. Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I don’t on a level this year. It is relevant to Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask see any other Senator on the floor to note that on the funding for the Na- unanimous consent that the vote in re- offer an amendment. tional Institute of Nursing Research lation to the Dorgan amendment No. Mr. REID. Mr. President, if the Sen- that there has been an increase this 1553 occur today at 5:45; further that ator will allow me to, I ask unanimous year from $130.5 million, approxi- following that vote, the Senate vote in consent that it be in order that the mately, to $135.5 million, for a $5 mil- relation to the Dayton amendment No. yeas and nays be allowed on both waiv- lion increase. 1554; provided that no amendments be ers. I think it is also appropriate to note in order to either amendment prior to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without that we assisted the nurses in their ef- the votes; finally, there will be 2 min- objection, it is so ordered. fort to have standing to anesthesiology utes equally divided for debate prior to Mr. REID. I ask for the yeas and where we finally worked out an ar- the second vote. nays.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S03SE3.REC S03SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S11016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 3, 2003 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a I worked, when I first came here, we spending that time on the highway sufficient second? with Senator Stafford of Vermont. He bill? There appears to be. is a wonderful gentleman to whom I A lot of time is spent by the majority The yeas and nays were ordered. wrote a letter recently. I can’t remem- talking about the Senate Democrats The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ber, I think it was on his 90th birthday. are so hard to deal with; they are not ator from Nevada. He was old and still very healthy. We allowing the President to have his A TRANSPORTATION BILL have done a highway bill with Senator judges. We have approved—I don’t Mr. REID. Mr. President, prior to Moynihan, Senator BAUCUS. It appears know the exact number; I think it is September 11, I proposed legislation we will not do a highway bill now. I around 140—140, and we have not ap- called the American Marshal Plan. think that is just bad government. I proved three. We waste so much time This legislation received the support of don’t know how anyone can take pride here on issues that do not advance the the National Council of Mayors and in not having a highway bill. We have needs of this country. other governmental entities, recog- funding problems. The appropriations bill is an impor- nizing that it was extremely important Remember, these are not taxes that tant bill. I think we have had some im- that our country do something about we are suddenly going to assess the portant discussion and debate. Tomor- the deteriorating infrastructure. Hear- American people to pay for highway row we have 11 amendments lined up to ings were held. We had mayors from and transit. Every time someone goes be offered on this bill. It is important around the country testify as to the to buy a gallon of gas for their car, we move this bill as quickly as we can. state of the infrastructure in their cit- they pay a tax; it goes into a trust But in the process, talking about the ies. We were moving along very well fund. We use these trust fund moneys things that we must do, I would hope until September 11 and then we were for these bills that come up every 6 people would understand the impor- certainly distracted from this and years. People ask, Who is paying for tance of a highway bill: For every bil- many other things. We have been try- mass transit? A decision was made lion dollars we spend on highways or ing now for many months. many years ago that because every per- infrastructure development generally, I am ranking member of the Sub- son we put on mass transit takes pres- 47,000 jobs are created, high-paying committee on Transportation. There is sure off the highways, we would allo- jobs. That does not include the jobs no bill more important to States—I say cate about 20 percent of our highway that spin off from those jobs. For every that without any question—every 6 funds to mass transit. one of those 47,000 people working, they years than the 6-year Transportation It helps our highway programs gen- are able to buy a new car, recarpet bill. It deals with highways, but it also erally. All we want to do is spend the their home, buy a home, buy a TV set, importantly today deals with mass trust fund money, but this administra- and then in turn other people work. transit. I think it is a blot on this Con- tion will not let us do that. They are I guess this administration is not gress that we do not have a Transpor- afraid if we spend the money in the worried about employment, which is tation bill. We have not even had a trust fund—it should not be a slush obvious. The previous administration, markup in committee. I am terribly fund; it is a trust fund—they are afraid the Clinton-Gore administration, cre- disappointed that this is the case. We if we spend the money collected for the ated about 23,000,000 or 24,000,000 jobs. will not be able to do a highway bill purpose of building highways, we will Going back to the time of Herbert Hoo- this year. make the deficit look bigger. I don’t ver, under this administration, it is the It only makes sense that when we know how we could make it look big- first time a President has had a net job haven’t had a markup in committee on ger. The deficit now is about $500 bil- loss, which is over 2 million jobs now. a bill that is going to handle the high- lion, and if we add the Social Security It seems to me it would be a good idea way and transit needs of this country surpluses, which are masking the def- for this administration to join to do for 6 years, it takes a little bit of dis- icit, it is near $600 billion for 1 year, something to push a highway bill to cussion in the subcommittee, in the the largest deficit in the history of this put out billions of dollars for construc- committee, and certainly on the floor. country by far. tion which creates hundreds of thou- I would hope that the Republican lead- Also, people are trying to rewrite the sands of jobs. ership is at least anticipating that we endangered species act, clean air act, Mr. President, I suggest the absence will do a reasonable extension so that and historical preservation laws in a of a quorum. States around the country can at least highway bill. That is not the place to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The go forward. It is better than doing no do that, Mr. President. clerk will call the roll. bill. I hope some attention will be focused The legislative clerk proceeded to The State of Nevada is a rapidly on what this Senate is not doing, not call the roll. growing State. We have tremendous passing a highway bill. If we do not do Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask highways needs, and now with the tre- a bill at the right time, we will have unanimous consent that the order for mendous growth that has taken place problems letting construction because the quorum call be rescinded. in the Las Vegas and Reno areas, we some States have very cold weather The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without have mass transit needs. and they have to plan their construc- objection, it is so ordered. We are in the process of opening a tion needs to meet the weather of that DISCHARGE OF S.J. RES. 17 monorail system. We are anticipating a particular State. If we fail to pass a Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, today I light rail system. We have needs not long-term bill, it takes away all the have submitted the requisite number of only for our highways but also our ability of State highway engineers, signatures in order to discharge S.J. mass transit. This is the way it is all managers, and State highway directors Res. 17 in accordance with the require- over the country. It is beyond my abil- to plan ahead. The way we are able to ments of the Congressional Review ity to comprehend how we talk about get the most money out of the trust Act. all that we are going to do but have not fund dollars is to do a 6-year bill. Doing The discharge is as follows: mentioned the highway bill. a bill a year at a time costs a lot more We the undersigned Senators, in accord- I am reminded of your father, the money. ance with chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code, chairman of the full committee, who There are issues that are on the hereby direct that the Senate Committee on did a highway bill. I served on that must-do list. I don’t know the exact Commerce, Science and Transportation be committee. I have served on that com- number of times we have voted on discharged of S.J. Res. 17, a resolution on mittee since I have been in the Senate. whether to invoke cloture on Estrada, providing for congressional disapproval of The late great John Chafee pushed a who wants to be a circuit court judge, the rule submitted by the Federal Commu- highway bill. He was a person who was but I think it is seven, eight, maybe 10 nications Commission relating to media able to compromise. He understood times. It is a total, absolute waste of ownership, and, further, that the resolution be immediately placed upon the Legislative that legislation is the art of com- the Senate’s time. A vote has not Calendar under General Orders. promise. But in this forum we are now changed from the time the first vote Byron L. Dorgan, Ted Kennedy, Kent Con- in, it is either their way or no way. We occurred to the last one, but yet it is rad, Ernest F. Hollings, Mark Pryor, Jon have no bill. time the Senate is taking. Why aren’t Corzine, Frank R. Lautenberg, Russell D.

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Schumer, Tom Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. KEN- 2004, which is the amount the Congres- Carper, Olympia Snowe, Wayne Allard, NEDY), the Senator from Massachusetts sional Budget Office has determined is Olympia Snowe, Saxby Chambliss, Ben (Mr. KERRY), and the Senator from necessary to bring Federal funding up Nighthorse Campbell, Tom Daschle, Max Connecticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN) are nec- to the 40-percent level that was prom- Baucus, Paul Sarbanes, Jack Reed, Trent essarily absent. ised 27 years ago. The funding being al- Lott, Joe Lieberman, Mary Landrieu, Kay I further announce that, if present located for fiscal year 2004 would pro- Bailey Hutchison, John Kerry, and Jay and voting, the Senator from Massa- vide 18.8 percent, or less than half of Rockefeller IV. chusetts (Mr. KERRY) would vote that 40 percent promised over a quarter Mr. DORGAN. I suggest the absence ‘‘yea.’’ century ago. of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. President Bush deserves credit for in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ALEXANDER). Are there any other Sen- creasing the funding for IDEA in each clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? of his three budgets. The Senate de- call the roll. The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 53, serves credit, along with President Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- nays 43, as follows: Bush, for increasing that funding. But imous consent that the order for the [Rollcall Vote No. 323 Leg.] the fact remains that we are still less quorum call be rescinded. YEAS—53 than half of what was promised 27 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Akaka Dodd Lautenberg years ago. I know for my State of Min- objection, it is so ordered. Allen Dole Leahy nesota that is money that is des- Baucus Dorgan AMENDMENT NO. 1553 Levin perately needed not only for better spe- Bayh Durbin Lincoln cial education but for better quality The question occurs on the motion to Bennett Edwards Mikulski education for all schoolchildren be- waive. The point of order is made under Biden Feingold Murray section 504 of H. Con. Res. 95. Bingaman Feinstein Nelson (FL) cause money has to be diverted from The yeas and nays have been ordered. Boxer Hagel Nelson (NE) regular programs over to special edu- Breaux Harkin Pryor The Senator from North Dakota. Bunning Hatch cation. This is money we can find. Reed Mr. DORGAN. Was it in order to have Byrd Hollings I propose that the budget point of Reid 1 minute of debate prior to the rollcall Campbell Hutchison order be waived, and I thank the Chair. Cantwell Inhofe Rockefeller vote? Sarbanes Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Clinton Inouye Conrad Jeffords Schumer that the Senate be in order so that I ator is correct. Corzine Johnson Stabenow can make an argument in opposition to The Senator from North Dakota. Daschle Kohl Warner this motion to waive. Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, the Dayton Landrieu Wyden The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- manager of the bill, the Senator from NAYS—43 ate will be in order. Pennsylvania, has made a point of Alexander Domenici Nickles Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, we order against my amendment, which I Allard Ensign Roberts would always like to have more money think is curious. I made the point that Bond Enzi Santorum for virtually every line on this appro- Brownback Fitzgerald the same point of order, I expect, would Sessions priations bill. There has been an enor- lie against the entire bill. The Senator Burns Frist Shelby Carper Graham (SC) Smith mous increase in funding for special from Pennsylvania asked the Chair Chafee Grassley Snowe education—last year, $1.3 trillion; the that question, and the Chair said yes, Chambliss Gregg Specter Cochran Kyl year before, $1.2 trillion; this year, an both my amendment and the under- Stevens Coleman Lott increase of $650 million. On a 10-year Sununu lying bill have the identical defect. Collins Lugar Talent period, we have practically a 400-per- I think it is interesting that then a Cornyn McCain cent increase. point of order is made against this Craig McConnell Thomas Voinovich There has been enormous progress amendment. The amendment I am of- Crapo Miller DeWine Murkowski made from 1996 when the Federal share fering is a bipartisan amendment with NOT VOTING—4 for students was 7.3 percent. Now we Senator INHOFE from Oklahoma. It pro- are almost at 19 percent, almost at half vides $187 million in restoration of Graham (FL) Kerry Kennedy Lieberman of the 40-percent goal. While we would funding to the impact aid program. like to have additional funding, it This is about kids. It is about helping The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. would cost about $11 billion more to kids and helping schools educate kids. ALEXANDER). On this vote, the yeas are adopt the amendment and waive the This is money that is owed to these 53, the nays are 43. Three-fifths of the Budget Act. school districts. Even with this amend- Senators duly chosen and sworn not I do so reluctantly but emphatically. ment, we will fund only two-thirds of having voted in the affirmative, the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under what we promised we would do back in motion is rejected. The point of order the previous order, the question is on 1950. is sustained and the amendment falls. agreeing to the motion to waive the Again, I make the curious point that Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, for the in- a point of order has been made against point of order made under section 302(f) formation of our colleagues, the next of the Congressional Budget Act. The this amendment, so we will have a vote vote will be the final vote tonight. I en- on waiving the point of order. It is ex- yeas and nays have been ordered. The courage Members who have amend- clerk will call the roll. actly the same point of order that I un- ments to offer those tonight so we can derstand exists against the underlying The assistant legislative clerk called begin voting in the morning. But the the roll. bill, because Senator INHOFE and I used next vote will be the last vote for to- exactly the same mechanism to pay for Mr. REID. I announce that the Sen- night. Please talk to the managers and ator from Florida (Mr. GRAHAM), the this amendment as did the folks who come forward to offer your amend- constructed this subcommittee bill. Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. KEN- ments as soon as you can. NEDY), the Senator from Massachusetts I ask that my colleagues join me in Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, will waiving the point of order. (Mr. KERRY), and the Senator from the leader yield for a question? What The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who Connecticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN) are nec- time does he expect the vote in the yields time? essarily absent. Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I be- morning? I further announce that, if present lieve the opposition has spoken pre- Mr. FRIST. There has been no time and voting, the Senator from Massa- viously. I yield back all time and ask set for a vote in the morning. chusetts (Mr. KERRY) would vote for the recorded vote to proceed. AMENDMENT NO. 1554 ‘‘yea.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. There The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there question is on agreeing to the motion. are now 2 minutes evenly divided prior any other Senators in the Chamber The clerk will call the roll. to the vote on the Dayton amendment. deisring to vote?

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Bayh Edwards Mikulski When President Bush was elected, he The promised money that was to come Biden Feingold Murray came to Congress and said he wanted down to the school districts under title Boxer Feinstein Nelson (FL) Breaux Harkin Nelson (NE) to be the education President. He sug- I, which is money to help reach the Byrd Hollings Pryor gested that we try a bipartisan na- students who are not doing well on Cantwell Inouye Reed tional approach to establishing better tests and help them to reach grade Carper Jeffords Reid standards of accountability for edu- Clinton Johnson Rockefeller level and to succeed, the title I funds Corzine Kohl Sarbanes cation across America. The President promised by the Bush administration Daschle Landrieu Schumer proposed No Child Left Behind. It was under No Child Left Behind, is not Dayton Lautenberg Stabenow a unique concept, one which called for going to be there. That is the money Dodd Leahy Wyden regular testing of students to deter- that is supposed to be there for after- NAYS—54 mine whether they were making school programs, so that some of these Alexander Crapo McCain progress and, absent that progress, same students running into difficulties Allard DeWine McConnell changes would have to take place in would have a helping hand after school; Allen Dole Miller the school district. You would have to Bennett Domenici Murkowski and summer school programs for the Bingaman Ensign Nickles find better teachers or a better school same purpose are not going to be fund- Bond Enzi Roberts environment, principals who were more ed under the Bush budget. Brownback Fitzgerald Santorum efficient in delivering educational Bunning Frist Sessions The same school administrators in Il- Burns Graham (SC) Shelby quality, and certainly demands would linois said, incidentally, this idea of Campbell Grassley Smith be made for better teachers. All of making certain that teachers meet cer- Chafee Gregg Snowe these objectives were very positive. tain levels of qualifications and certifi- Chambliss Hagel Specter I sat on the Senate floor and behind Cochran Hatch Stevens cation is a good idea, but it takes Coleman Hutchison Sununu me at this seat was Senator Paul money to reach those goals, to send Collins Inhofe Talent Wellstone of Minnesota. Paul had a some of these teachers back for addi- Conrad Kyl Thomas passion for education, a teacher by his tional college classes in science, math, Cornyn Lott Voinovich own profession. He was a great critic of Craig Lugar Warner or whatever their specialty might be. No Child Left Behind. Despite the fact NOT VOTING—4 There is no money for the school dis- that there was strong bipartisan sup- trict to deal with that. Graham (FL) Kerry port for the President’s program, Paul So I heard the story over and over. It Kennedy Lieberman Wellstone would stand there with his came to my mind that Paul Wellstone The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this microphone day after day and speak to was right; No Child Left Behind was a vote, the yeas are 42, the nays are 54. the Senate and the people watching great promise, but it is an unfulfilled Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- across America and say: Listen, tests promise because when the budget was sen and sworn not having voted in the are important, but education is about delivered to us, unfortunately, the affirmative, the motion is rejected. more than just testing. He would say, money wasn’t delivered with it. Title I, The point of order is sustained and the incidentally, if you pass the Presi- which would help the No Child Left Be- amendment falls. dent’s bill, you are going to have to hind Program, is underfunded by more The Senator from Illinois is recog- come up with the money to make cer- than $6 billion in the Senate bill we are nized. tain these kids have a chance. If the considering on the floor. Six million AMENDMENT NO. 1543 scores don’t meet the norms or stand- kids across America are at risk of not Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, it is my ards you expect, what are you going to meeting the standards if we don’t come understanding that one of the under- do? Are you going to help them or to the rescue with the amendment by lying amendments is the amendment merely diagnose the problem and walk the Senator from West Virginia, Sen- offered by Senator ROBERT BYRD of away from it? He was skeptical that ator BYRD. In my State, it would add West Virginia. when the time came, we in the Con- $255 million in title I funding to help During the August recess, I visited gress would appropriate the money to more than 740,000 low-income kids many of my State’s cities and home make No Child Left Behind work. meet the standards we imposed—Fed- school districts, stopping in to meet That was Paul Wellstone’s speech eral standards we mandated under No with principals, teachers, parents, and day after day, week after week, month Child Left Behind that were mandated, students to talk about the state of edu- after month. Ultimately, he voted but the program was not funded. cation in Illinois. We have many fine against the bill. I voted for it, but I re- Over the last decade, the enrollment schools, there is no question about it. membered what he said. Then I went of low-income students in Illinois pub- But we are also being challenged by the back to Illinois and visited school dis- lic schools has increased from 32 per- fact that we face a sizable State def- trict, large and small, rural and urban, cent to more than 37 percent. icit. This year our Governor, Rod districts in growing areas of our State Districts across the State are really Blagojevich, had to find $5 billion in and districts in economically depressed trying to comply with No Child Left savings out of our State budget, a sub- areas of our State. I found that many Behind standards, but they need the stantial amount, making cuts in many of them were echoing what Paul full amount of the funds promised to be areas. He tried his best not to cut into Wellstone said in opposing No Child sent to these school districts, as well State funding for education. Despite Left Behind. They were talking about as the full mandate of the Federal law. his best efforts and the efforts of the the burden on a teacher who comes to Illinois has done a number of school general assembly, most of the school a classroom at the beginning of the funding studies, and every one of them districts I visited are facing serious school year realizing that teacher will shows definitively that it will take hardships. ultimately be tested in a high-stakes much more money to help kids become Let me give one illustration. In test at the end of the year. What that proficient in reading and math. It Elgin, IL, they recently constructed test meant to the students, to the stands to reason. If you have a child four new school buildings that were to school, and to the teacher was that in struggling to learn to read, that child be opened this year. But because the order to get good grades on the test, needs more personal attention. But if Elgin School District has fallen so far teachers were kind of changing the way you have a large classroom with 30 kids behind in State and local assistance, they taught. They were no longer or more, the likelihood of personal at- they will be unable to open those build- teaching in a creative and innovative tention is diminished. So if you do not ings. So there sit four brand new fashion, but they were focusing on an- send the funds to the school district for schools which don’t have the staffing swers to the test questions. School ad- smaller class sizes, that child who is

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S03SE3.REC S03SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY September 3, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11019 going to face the reading test has less Despite an overall increase for K–12 What would Springfield do with the of a chance of succeeding. education, more than $30 million in money? I asked the superintendent, Dr. The State superintendent in Illinois cuts and reallocations were made at Dianne Rutledge. She said, with more testified this winter before the Illinois the State level in my State this year. Federal funding, if Washington kept its House Appropriations Committee that This includes a significant reduction in promise to send money for No Child it will take even more funding to help the number of State board employees, Left Behind, this is what they would do low-income and non-English speaking the elimination of State gifted edu- with it. She would hire additional students to keep pace with their peers cation programs, the elimination of the teachers to reduce class sizes, and that academically. State family literacy initiative, and on its face is a good idea. I have yet to Our State superintendent, Dr. Robert the statewide math education initia- meet a teacher who has prayed for a Schiller, also stated: tive. larger class. They want smaller classes Based on current trends, Illinois will fall While Illinois has been successful in so they can focus more attention on short of meeting the Federal goal, set forth keeping budget cuts out of the class- students who need help and even more in No Child Left Behind, of all children room, that may not be the case if our attention on students who are gifted meeting or exceeding reading and math State remains in its current financial who, with additional time, can do ex- standards by 2014. straits. traordinary things. Thirty-seven percent of Illinois stu- The impact of the Federal Govern- She would also operate reading re- dents fail to meet State reading and ment’s failure to fund title I as we covery, and hire a school improvement math standards. promised is more deeply felt at the coach for each school to provide inten- As is the trend nationally, Illinois school district level where the finan- sive and personalized year-round pro- has significant gaps between white and cial picture is bleaker. fessional development to teachers and minority student achievement and be- Across Illinois, school districts are staff. tween low-income students and their laying off teachers, cutting programs, If the Senate fails to adopt the Byrd more affluent peers. and reducing the hours of operation. amendment, there will be less money Last month, the Illinois State Board Sixty-one percent of our school dis- for Springfield. They will not be able to of Education released its early warning tricts are operating with deficits, and hire the teachers, and fewer kids will list of school districts required to pro- here we have a Federal mandate from have tutors. vide school choice, supplemental tutor- the Bush administration under No Let’s look at a larger school district ing, or take corrective action this Child Left Behind that imposes new re- in my State, the Chicago public school school year. More than 500 schools in sponsibilities on these school districts system. They educate more than 438,000 my State are on the list, and the num- operating in a deficit and fails to fund kids in K–12 in 602 schools. ber might go up by the end of the the program. Eighty-five percent of the children in month when the final calculations are Many of these school districts have Chicago public schools are defined as made. had deficits for several years in a row. living in poverty. Roughly 90 percent Compared to other States, Illinois This number is expected to rise about are minority. has been pretty lucky as far as edu- 80 percent next year. This spring, 62 The Chicago public school system is, cation funding at the State level. For percent of local bond proposals failed, in many ways, the poster district for this next fiscal year, which started in and 55 percent of local tax referenda setting high academic standards and July, the State was able to increase per failed. Those are hard to pass in good adopting an aggressive program for pupil and categorical funding to keep times. In a recession, they are particu- school improvement. Ten years ago, 48 school districts on the road to improve- larly difficult to pass. And we had a re- percent of Chicago’s schoolchildren ment. But beneath the surface, the Illi- cession which began before this Presi- were performing in the bottom quarter nois State Board of Education and our dent came to office by a few months of national achievement in reading and local school districts are struggling to and which has continued unabated ever math. Today that number has been cut implement the requirements of the fed- since. in half, first by Paul Vallis, who came erally mandated No Child Left Behind. Our State unemployment rate is in under the direction of Mayor Daley District budgets are straining under about 6.6 percent in Illinois. We have and brought real reform to the Chicago these unfunded requirements addressed lost 120,000 manufacturing jobs while public school system, and then fol- by the Byrd amendment. How many President Bush has been in office, and lowed by Arne Duncan, our current Senators in this Chamber stood up those numbers are duplicated across CEO of Chicago public schools, an ex- with great pride and said we are voting America. There is little wonder tax- traordinary educator who is doing a for No Child Left Behind because we payers resist the idea of increasing great job. He reported last week for the believe in accountability, education is their property taxes at a time when we first time that number has been cut in the highest priority in our country, are facing this recession. half, and Chicago public schools are and we need to be there for our kids In many areas of our State, local rev- performing above the Nation as a and their families? All of us who voted enue increases have been less than 5 whole. That is an amazing achievement for the bill gave that speech. percent because they are limited by tax in a district that diverse with so many Look what happened when the Bush caps. When local resources cannot be challenges. budget came down. The money was not increased, it makes title I money even Despite the Chicago public school there—a $6 billion shortfall in money more important to these cash-strapped system’s dramatic recovery over the needed in schools across America. school districts. last decade, 365 of its 602 schools have We sent out all these wonderful For example, in my hometown of been labeled as failing to make yearly speeches out to be printed in news- Springfield, Public School District 186 adequate progress. That is more than papers, and we posed for pictures with has 36 elementary schools, middle half. students and teachers. But months schools, and high schools. Just over The Chicago public schools’ budget later, when it comes to funding the bill 15,000 kids attend school in that dis- increased this year over last. The dis- we passed, the Bush administration re- trict. Springfield has had financial trict has managed to avoid drastic fuses to put the money down and this challenges over the last several years cuts. Most of the increased funds are Congress followed suit and put to- and has cut more than $30 million from committed to certain projects, and sev- gether the bill before us today which the district budget in the wake of the eral of the initiatives are specifically also fails to keep that promise. This failed tax referendum. This year, six to comply with Federal requirements. title I money was supposed to be the Springfield elementary schools failed To comply with the highly qualified pool of resources from which districts to make adequate yearly progress, and teachers mandate in No Child Left Be- would implement school improvement they must offer public school choice. hind, Chicago public schools has just provisions necessary to meet adequate Springfield needs every title I dollar completed work on a brandnew $2 mil- yearly progress. Districts now have to the district can get to improve student lion database to track the qualifica- use State and local funds to try to achievement and get the schools mov- tions of each of their 25,000 teachers. reach those goals. ing forward making progress. The Chicago public school system is

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S03SE3.REC S03SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S11020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 3, 2003 likely to have to create a similar sys- answer to America’s education needs. discretionary spending limits for fiscal tem to track the qualifications of thou- The question now is: Will we produce years 2003, 2004, and 2005, this shift sands of paraprofessionals. the money it takes to make this suc- causes the committee-reported bill to Complying with the Federal man- ceed? Quite honestly, if the Byrd exceed the 2003 spending cap by $2.2 bil- dates of President Bush’s No Child Left amendment fails, the answer is no. lion. Thus, a point of order lies against Behind has led to some terrible chal- Many of the same people who took the bill which may be waived with 60 lenges for this major city school dis- great pride in saying they co-authored votes. trict. The Chicago public school system this program, cosponsored it, and voted Finally, it is also important to note wants to invest title I dollars in after- for it, will turn around and vote that the bill which effectuates the ad- school, summer school, and extended against the funding for the mandates vance appropriations shift must be week programs. It is required to use a they are creating in school districts signed into law before the beginning of large portion of its limited Federal re- across America. These are unfunded the new fiscal year on October 1, 2003, sources to move kids from schools that mandates in the middle of a recession, in order for it to count for budget scor- are failing to other schools. at a time of State deficits, when ing purposes. What would the Chicago school sys- schools are struggling to survive, un- tem do with the money in the Byrd funded mandates from the Bush admin- Mr. President I ask unanimous con- amendment? We asked the finance di- istration in No Child Left Behind. sent that a table displaying the Budget rector, John Maiorca. He would expand The only thing the Bush administra- Committee scoring of the bill be print- afterschool and summer school oppor- tion guarantees it will pay for is the ed in the RECORD. tunities for students at risk in failing test. So the test will be administered There being no objection, the mate- the test. He would invest in supple- but any effort to improve the scores of rial was ordered to be printed in the mental education services and addi- students will be hampered, hindered RECORD, as follows: tional tutoring for these struggling with additional obstacles because of students, and hire additional teachers the refusal of this Congress to appro- S. 1356, LABOR-HHS APPROPRIATIONS, 2004 SPENDING to reduce class size. priate the adequate funds. We need to COMPARISONS—SENATE-REPORTED BILL Two days ago, I was at the opening of make certain that the $6 billion short- [Fiscal year 2004, in millions of dollars] the schools in Chicago. I went to a fall in title I in No Child Left Behind is General Manda- school on the west side known as a shortfall that is filled, and filled purpose tory Total Dodge Academy. Dodge Academy soon. Senate-reported bill: closed 2 years ago because it was a fail- I rise in support of the Byrd amend- Budget authority ...... 137,601 318,766 456,367 ing school, but there was a promise ment, commend Senator BYRD for his Outlays ...... 134,932 318,694 453,626 Senate committee allocation: made that it would improve and re- leadership, and urge all of my col- Budget authority ...... 137,601 318,766 456,367 open. It has, and it is an exceptionally leagues to put their money where their Outlays ...... 134,932 318,694 453,626 2003 level: good school. press release was. It is not just a mat- Budget authority ...... 134,476 289,398 423,874 One can tell, walking in the door, ter of taking credit for a program. Outlays ...... 126,286 289,341 415,627 President’s request that this is a school that is destined to Stand up now and appropriate the Budget authority ...... 137,587 318,766 456,353 succeed. Not only do they have a won- funds to make it work in Philadelphia, Outlays ...... 133,708 318,694 452,402 House-passed bill: derful, bright, and remodeled building in Iowa, in Chicago, all across America. Budget authority ...... 138,036 318,766 456,802 because of a lot of hard work by the I yield the floor. Outlays ...... 134,765 318,694 453,459 local school district but they also have Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, the SENATE-REPORTED BILL COMPARED some of the brightest teachers. They Labor, HHS, Education appropriations TO Senate 302(b) allocation: are a school that is trying a new con- bill for Fiscal Year 2004 provides $137.6 Budget authority ...... cept, under the leadership of Mike billion in discretionary budget author- Outlays ...... 2003 level: Koldyke, that is going to bring to each ity and $134.9 billion in discretionary Budget authority ...... 3,125 29,368 32,493 of these classrooms two resident teach- outlays for the Departments of Labor, Outlays ...... 8,646 29,353 37,999 President’s request ers. So for a year they are going to Health and Human Services, and Edu- Budget authority ...... 14 ...... 14 have teachers in residence who are cation, and related agencies. These Outlays ...... 1,224 ...... 1,224 House-passed bill: training to become teachers, working amounts are both precisely at the sub- Budget authority ...... (453) ...... (453) with veteran teachers, and then they committee’s 302(b) allocation. This is Outlays ...... 167 ...... 167 will move these newly qualified teach- an increase of 2.3 percent in discre- Note.—Details may not add to totals due to rounding. Totals adjusted for ers with experience to the failing tionary budget authority and 6.8 per- consistency with scorekeeping conventions. schools in the Chicago public school cent in discretionary outlays above the systems and try to turn them around. 2003 enacted levels. S. 1356, LABOR-HHS APPROPRIATIONS, 2004 SPENDING It is a great model. It works in hos- Including mandatory spending, the COMPARISONS—SENATE-REPORTED BILL pitals. It can certainly work in schools. bill provides a total of $370.7 billion in [Fiscal year 2003, in millions of dollars] But it costs money. new budget authority and $294.6 billion General Manda- The money from title I, which would in new outlays in Fiscal Year 2004. purpose tory Total be part of No Child Left Behind had the With outlays from prior years and Senate-reported bill: Bush administration and this bill ade- other completed actions, the Senate Budget authority ...... 134,476 289,398 423,874 Outlays ...... 126,286 289,341 415,627 quately funded it, could have been used bill totals $456.4 billion in budget au- Senate committee allocation: for that purpose, but it is not there. thority and $453.6 billion in outlays. Budget authority ...... 132,232 289,398 421,630 With the Byrd amendment, it would be The committee-reported bill also Outlays ...... 126,286 289,341 415,627 there, and so the Chicago public school shifts $2.2 billion in 2004 advance appro- SENATE-REPORTED BILL COMPARED priations back to fiscal year 2003, pur- TO system would have that opportunity. Senate allocation: So right now we are dealing with the suant to an agreement with the admin- Budget authority ...... 2,244 ...... 2,244 broken promises of No Child Left Be- istration. These advance appropria- Outlays ...... hind, unfunded mandates at a time tions were originally provided in the 1 H. Con. Res. 95, the 2004 Budget Resolution, set out budgetary aggre- gates not only for 2004, but for 2003 as well. As a result, the joint state- when school districts in Illinois and 2003 omnibus appropriations bill to ment of the conference committee on H. Con. Res. 95 (page 130 of H. Rpt. across America are struggling to sur- avoid circumventing the 2003 spending 108–71) included the allocations that are required by law (section 302 of the Congressional Budget Act) for 2003 to the Committee on Appropriations. vive. How can we, in good conscience, limits, an action which the President That allocation exactly reflects CBO’s latest estimate of all regular ap- impose these ideas and mandates on previously objected to when he signed propriations enacted for 2003, as well as the Emergency Wartime Supple- mental Appropriations Act of 2003 (P.L. 108–11). The above allocation to the school districts, as good as they that legislation. the Labor, HHS subcommittee reflects CBO’s FY 2003 current status for that may be, and then refuse to pay for The purpose of this shift is to allow subcommittee. for $2.2 billion in additional nondefense The Committee on Appropriations has yet to file 302(b) allocations for them? 2003 and, therefore, pursuant to the Congressional Budget Act, there is a Senator BYRD really is calling to discretionary spending in 2004 without 60-vote, 302(c) point of order against the bill. task all of us who voted on No Child exceeding the budget resolution’s dis- In addition, pursuant to Section 504(b) of H. Con. Res. 95, a point of order lies against the bill for exceeding the 2003 discretionary spending lim- Left Behind, those of us who stood so cretionary spending limit. However, its in Section 504(a) of H. Con. Res. 95. proudly by this bill and said this is the since the budget resolution set forth Note.—Details may not add to totals due to rounding. Totals adjusted for consistency with scorekeeping conventions.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S03SE3.REC S03SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY September 3, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11021 MORNING BUSINESS my State. I was U.S. Secretary of Edu- South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana, Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I cation for awhile. The facts are basi- and Namibia. It was an eye-opening ask unanimous consent that the Sen- cally these: Federal funding for edu- and, for me, an eye-popping experience ate proceed to a period for morning cation has been consistently up, under in many cases. I have the privilege of serving as the business. Democrats and under Republicans. chairman of the Subcommittee on Afri- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without It must be confusing to people who can Affairs, so I am very interested in objection, it is so ordered. hear us debate in the Senate because it sounds as though we are reading off Africa. It was my second visit there in f completely different history books. the last 3 years. Before I make a few THE ECONOMY IS PICKING UP The fact is, it is up, and State funding comments about it, I want to simply observe how much we owe Senator Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, my is either down or level. It is important for teachers, prin- FRIST, our majority leader, for teach- purpose tonight is to say a few words cipals, and others in their communities ing us a great deal not just about Afri- about a 10-day visit to Africa that the to know that the real pressure they are ca but about the HIV/AIDS problem Presiding Officer, and I, and four other feeling is not from Federal dollars, which was the subject of our visit to Members of the Senate completed last which are up, but from State dollars, Africa. Friday. But I listened with great inter- which are level or down. The Federal Senator FRIST has been there a long est to the distinguished Senator from Government funds about 7 percent. time. When nobody else much was talk- Illinois. I did not want him to leave on ing about HIV/AIDS, he was. He helped Seven cents out of every dollar that such a sad note about the economy, change some very important minds in goes for elementary and secondary edu- and I thought I would give him some this body. He has been an important cation in America comes from the Con- late-breaking news. adviser to the President of the United gress. Ninety-three cents out of every The Wall Street Journal today has a States and is an inspiration to us. dollar comes from the States or local headline: ‘‘Manufacturing Expanded In When we left to come home after 10 government. So that is the real prob- August.’’ days, he stayed for 5 days, went to lem. The manufacturing sector expanded for the The Congress recognized that this Kenya and Sudan, and operated on peo- second consecutive month in August, pro- ple who have very little medical care, viding further evidence that the economy’s year by appropriating a large amount of money for the States. I think it was which he has done every year. We owe hardest-hit sector may finally be on the re- him a lot for his leadership on the sub- bound. $20 billion that we sent to the States on a one-time basis. For Tennessee, it ject. I thought it would be important that Within a few weeks, the Congress will was about $400 million. That is a lot of the Senator have that in mind because be considering the nomination of Ran- money for us. Our State used that, half we are all deeply concerned about the dall Tobias to be the new AIDS czar, number of Americans who are looking of it in the rainy day fund and half of the person in charge of what we are for jobs and do not have them. it in Medicaid. That took a little pres- going to try to do. Also, Congress will The President talked about that on sure off Medicaid. That helped edu- almost surely fund President Bush’s Labor Day. Every one of us, Republican cation. recommendation that we spend $15 bil- and Democrat, feel that way. This is a So it is important for people to know lion in 14 African and Caribbean coun- piece of good news. that in all of this debate, Federal fund- tries to fight the disease which we call The Wall Street Journal said today: ing is up. I, for one, want to look at HIV/AIDS. It will be my purpose in our Leave No Child Behind this year and subcommittee and as a member of the The Institute for Supply Management said next year, its first 2 years of operation. its monthly survey of manufacturing condi- Foreign Relations Committee and the tions rose to 54.7 from 51.8 in July. A result I was not here when it passed. I was not Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- above 50 generally indicates expansion. here to vote for it as the Senator from sions Committee, to make sure this Many key segments of the report, mean- Illinois said he did. If it turns out after taxpayer money, the largest public while, showed similar strength, including a year or two of operation that it is in- health expenditure ever, will be spent components that measure new orders for deed a federally unfunded mandate, wisely. This evening, in summary fash- manufactured goods and overall production. then I am going to be one of those Sen- ion, while it is still fresh in my mind, The results came on the heels of other- ators who wants to add money to fix I will make a few suggestions to Mr. positive manufacturing news in recent that problem. weeks. . . . Tobias, who is not yet confirmed by I spent a lot of time as a Governor the Senate. I hope he will be. I know in Now, this is the Wall Street Journal, saying do not send me a rule without this quiet time he is not allowed to do not the White House talking, including money. I do not think it is good to anything or say anything out of re- the Federal report last week that leave the impression that somehow the spect for the Senate, and it is a good showed new orders for durable goods or Federal Government is not funding time for him to make a plan for a fast items built in the last 3 years or education. We only fund 7 percent of el- start. If I were to make a plan for a longer, so they rose 1 percent in July. ementary and secondary education, fast start for Mr. Tobias, President Now, obviously we are all concerned and that funding is up. It is the States Bush’s designated AIDS czar, to be con- about manufacturing jobs dis- that are having problems, and States sidered for confirmation by this body appearing. They have been dis- have a variety of options for dealing shortly, these would be my sugges- appearing for a long time. I remember with that. tions: when the Saturn plant moved to Ten- Many States have cut taxes over the No. 1, I suggest Mr. Tobias go to Afri- nessee in the mid-1980s. It hired 5,000 last 10 years. That is a good policy if it ca. I don’t see how it is possible to un- people. If it had done that 30 years ago can be done, but if it is done, it comes derstand the enormity of the disease if and built the same number of cars, it right out of education usually. you do not go to Africa. The disease would have needed to hire 30,000 people. f has delivered a death sentence to 29 So while manufacturing is up, manu- million Africans, a number so large HIV/AIDS IN AFRICA facturing employment is still down and that it is hard to imagine. Go to Africa is a source of great concern to all of us. Mr. ALEXANDER. My purpose this in order to make good spending deci- I thought that piece of good news evening is very briefly to make a few sions. Go to Africa in order to cut red might be interesting to the Senator comments about the visit to four coun- tape. A commander of a major battle from Illinois and others tonight. tries in Africa that six Members of this should be where the action is. While f body took during the last 2 weeks of there, show some respect for the Afri- August. The delegation was led by the can way. We are very proud of the EDUCATION FUNDING majority leader, Senator BILL FRIST of American way; the Africans are proud Mr. ALEXANDER. I wish to com- Tennessee. It included the distin- of their way. It is a little different. ment very briefly on education, which guished Presiding Officer, the Senator When in Namibia, where we were, I we are debating, and the Senator spoke from Minnesota. I was there and three suggest you play the Namibian na- eloquently about it. I was Governor of others. We visited four countries: tional anthem and leave it to the local

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Next, teach the ABC’s—that stands tion to Mr. Tobias is, while you are Senator JEFF SESSIONS of this body has for abstain, be faithful, and use making your 10-year plan in this first made a project of reminding Members a condoms. Using this approach the few months, ride the horses that are al- number of people are infected by con- country of Uganda in Africa has re- ready running in Africa. Accelerate taminated needles and by other unsafe duced its infection rate from 20 percent what is already happening. There is a health practices. The estimate would to 8 percent; 90 percent of AIDS is lot going on and the challenge is not to be that at least 175,000 people in sub- transmitted by sexual intercourse, plan, the challenge is how do you get it Saharan Africa this year will be in- something many Africans and many done. fected with the HIV virus because of Americans do not know. Finally, move fast, but do not spend unsafe health practices. That means Janet Museveni is the First Lady of too fast. I imagine we are going to have needles that are dirty, that have been Uganda. She visited with many of the a pretty good debate about that in the used before, that have contaminated Senators earlier this year and talked Senate. I have already heard some peo- blood. That is just 5 percent of all of about her ABC plan. She encourages A ple say let’s spend $2 billion and others those in sub-Saharan Africa who will and B more than C. This is her quote: say let’s spend $2.5 and others say let’s be infected, but it is a huge number of ‘‘I am not comfortable,’’ says the First spend $3 billion. The fact is, we are people, 175,000 people. By comparison, Lady of Uganda, ‘‘with the thought going to spend $15 billion of taxpayers’ in the United States, only 40,000 people that the extinction of an entire con- money in fighting HIV/AIDS in 14 are infected with HIV/AIDS every year. tinent could depend upon a thin piece countries and the Caribbean. We are In one hospital we visited in Namibia, of rubber.’’ going to do it over 5 years. We need to health workers were recapping the nee- No. 7, form an AIDS corps. We heard keep in mind that the African system dles they had already used and in the everywhere we went the greatest need cannot absorb too much money too process risked pricking themselves is for manpower and training. Hos- quickly. There are treatment guide- with a used needle that could have in- pitals need doctors, clinics need nurses, lines to prepare and to teach. They are fected blood on it. nonprofits need counselors to recruit very complicated. There is a staff to re- A third suggestion: save the babies. patients and to hold the hands of those cruit. There are patients to find and This is also something that can be got- who are dying. persuade. There are health organiza- ten off to a very fast start because it is Create a private sector clearinghouse tions to establish. already occurring. In Botswana, nearly for Americans to go to Africa from 3 For example, perhaps the most im- 40 percent of pregnant women are HIV months to 2 years. Connect the volun- pressive program we saw was operated positive. One in three of the babies teers with structures in Africa. I have by a mining company, Anglo-Gold in they bear will be HIV positive. Admin- introduced a bill to create an AIDS South Africa. They are taking this se- istering the drug nevirapine to the corps and I worried about whether vol- riously in a country where the Govern- mother and then to the child after unteers should go for 3 months or for 1 ment is taking it less seriously. They birth will reduce this risk to 1 in 10. year or for 2 years. There are plenty of are making an all-out effort to identify Congress has already appropriated mil- options. I hope Mr. Tobias, if con- the 25,000 employees infected with HIV/ lions to start to create an AIDS-free firmed, will take all of the efforts al- AIDS that they have, one-third of their generation. In Botswana, which only ready underway to take volunteers who total employment, and give them a has 1.5 million residents, 100 babies are are willing to go to Africa and connect chance to have the treatment that will born each week infected with the HIV them with one of the outstanding pro- prolong their productive life. They set virus. In the United States, by com- grams we saw there. There is plenty to a goal of recruiting 1,000 people in the parison, less than 100 a year are born so do and a great many Americans who first year to do this, but try as they infected. want to go, and they would be wel- might they only could recruit 622. So, Four, make inexpensive drugs widely come. we need to be aware that we may have available. There is no vaccine and no No. 8, dig some water wells. In Mo- to ramp this program up as we go and cure for HIV/AIDS. We sometimes talk zambique, 3 of 4 children’s deaths under we ought not to waste money in the around that. There is no vaccine and the age of 5 are caused by diseases car- first year that would be better spent in there is no cure, but there are medi- ried by unclean water. Since AIDS de- the third, fourth, or fifth year. cines that prolong life. These stroys immune systems, victims of all You saw it as I saw it, Mr. President. antiretroviral drugs are cheaper than ages live longer with clean water. Botswana’s life expectancy has dropped ever. One nonprofit agency, Living Water from 72 years of age to 34 years of age In Namibia last week we were told International was the name, I believe, because of HIV/AIDS. In Namibia, that the cost was $160 per person per showed the visiting Senators a well teachers miss school to visit sick col- year, dramatically more inexpensive that was dug in a rural area for just leagues and attend their funerals. Two than they have ever been before. In $2,800. We saw there two boys who were or three generations of South African South Africa, we were told the avail- filling 10-gallon water cans, five of children will grow up without parents. ability of these treatments can decide them, which they would carry each day In Windhoek last year, a local jour- whether 5 million infected South Afri- in a wagon to their home which was 6 nalist told me, ‘‘Please get it across, cans will die in the next 5 years of HIV/ miles away. That was their job every how much we appreciate President AIDS or whether they might die in the day: 6 miles to the well, fill up the Bush’s $15 billion grant. It puts a next 20 years. That is the choice for cans, 6 miles back. human face on America.’’ just one country. Forty percent of rural Africans do I hasten to say we in the Congress No. 5, encourage rapid tests and rou- not have this much access to clean are a little jealous of our prerogative tine tests. Most Africans who are in- water. to make that grant. But the AIDS au- fected with HIV/AIDS do not know it. Here are my last two suggestions. thorization bill passed unanimously. It They are reluctant to find out because Focus on logistics. We saw faith-based had support of Democrats as well as of the stigma attached to having it and nonprofit organizations impres- Republicans as well as the President, known you are HIV infected. New rapid sively active everywhere we went: The and it is something we should be proud tests report results in 20 minutes. Citi- Salvation Army in Johannesburg, the to work on. zens can find out the results in a single Catholic AIDS organization in Na- If I could make these three final ob- visit. The inexpensive treatments, the mibia, Harvard, and Baylor, and the servations. I was thinking, flying $160 treatments, provide a new incen- Gates Foundation in Botswana. A sur- home, that if a diabolical person, an tive to take the tests. Not a lot of Afri- prising number of talented U.S. Gov- evil person, had to think of a way to cans want to take a test and be told ernment people are already on the destroy a country, that this would be

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I would like to describe a terrible pulse, which is sexual activity. And, I hope the Senate continues to put crime that occurred in Washington, No. 3, introduce that disease into coun- partisanship aside and to support the DC. On August 21, 2003, a transgendered tries that are the poorest in the world $15 billion and do it in an orderly way. woman was murdered. Her nude body and have almost no health structure to I commend our leader for his insistence was found about 2 a.m. in a wooded deal with the disease and in which the on it. I was privileged to be a part of area near Malcolm X Avenue and 2nd discussion of sexual activity is taboo. the delegation that went for 2 weeks Street, SE. That is exactly what has happened and it will certainly redouble my inter- The woman, identified by friends as with HIV/AIDS. As I look back on est and attention to our responsibil- Emonie Kiera Spaulding, 25, was the those four countries we saw—South Af- ities to the people of Africa. second transgendered woman to die of rica, Mozambique, Botswana, and Na- I thank the Senate for giving me the gunshot wounds and the third to be mibia—these are four countries, with a opportunity to present this. shot in the District during a 5-day pe- little exception for Botswana, where 30 f riod. The D.C. police department have years ago they were under some kind of arrested a suspect. PAUL WELLSTONE VETERANS colonial rule. Then the people who are I believe that Government’s first HOSPITAL in power in the government today duty is to defend its citizens, to defend fought against that rule for their free- Mr. DAYTON. Mr. President, I am them against the harms that come out dom, they were guerrillas and they pleased to cosponsor legislation to of hate. The Local Law Enforcement were at war. Then typically there was name the Veterans Administration Enhancement Act is a symbol that can a civil war to decide who of the winners hospital in Minneapolis, MN, after the become substance. I believe that by would govern. And now they are in late Senator Paul Wellstone. It would passing this legislation and changing charge in all four of those countries. be a great tribute to my departed current law, we can change hearts and They are doing well, in terms of their friend and colleague, who worked tire- minds as well. governance. They are building their de- lessly to improve the lives of veterans f mocracy very well. And the governance throughout Minnesota and across our HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES is something they can be proud of. Nation. But all of a sudden out of left field During the August recess, I met with Mr. BAYH. Mr. President, I rise comes this AIDS, just as they are the leaders of major veterans’ organi- today with a heavy heart and deep reaching their freedom and just as they zations in Minnesota. Several have for- sense of gratitude to honor the life of a are in charge. We saw the wife of Nel- mally expressed their support for be- brave young man from Mitchell, IN. son Mandela, Graca Machel, who said stowing this honor on Senator Army Specialist Ronald ‘‘Ronnie’’ to us: It took us aback. We weren’t pre- Wellstone. Others, while not taking of- Allen, Jr., 22 years old, was killed near pared. We weren’t ready for it. ficial positions, are now aware of the Balad on August 25, 2003 when the It seems like a cruel, terrible trick to legislation and our intentions to pro- Army unit he was riding in was struck play on people who for 30 years have ceed with it. So, I believe that the path by another vehicle. Ronnie joined the struggled to gain their freedom and is clear in Minnesota for this legisla- Army with his entire life before him. find themselves in charge of their own tion to be enacted with very broad sup- He chose to risk everything to fight for destiny. port. the values Americans hold close to our Finally, I think we saw a good deal of Senator Wellstone served for seven hearts, in a land halfway around the hope. We saw leaders who, in spite of years on the Senate Veterans’ Affairs world. the terrible odds they face, are com- Committee, where he fought tirelessly Ronnie was the 14th Hoosier soldier mitted to fighting it. We saw people for more generous benefits and ex- to be killed while serving his country from all over the world, really, who panded services, including health care, in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He leaves were there, volunteering their help. We for the men and women who served our behind his mother, Jyl Harrison, and saw faith-based organizations holding Nation with great courage and dedica- his stepfather, Derek Harrison, and hands, taking care of orphans, finding tion, and who now deserve far better their children Andrea, Nathan and patients. than many are receiving or not receiv- Eric. Today, I join Ronnie’s family, his My sense of Africa is that for a long ing. In addition, he and his dedicated friends, and the entire Mitchell com- time it has generally been ignored by staff enabled countless veterans indi- munity in mourning his death. While our country. Presidents have some- vidually to receive benefits, medical we struggle to bear our sorrow over his times gone but only as an after- care, and other services which were death, we can also take pride in the ex- thought. I suspect Africa presents such wrongly denied them. While living, and ample he set, bravely fighting to make challenges today, not just with HIV/ after his tragic death last year, Sen- the world a safer place. It is this cour- AIDS but in other ways, that it will ator Wellstone has been a hero to many age and strength of character that peo- begin to attract some of the brightest, thousands of veterans throughout Min- ple will remember when they think of most intelligent people in the world, nesota and across our Nation. Many of Ronnie, a memory that will burn many of them Africans who have left them have provided the impetus and brightly during these continuing days to go to other parts of the world, and I support for this legislation. of conflict and grief. believe they will come home. It is my hope that this measure Ronald Allen, Jr. told his family he I saw this morning on C–SPAN the might receive swift and favorable con- was proud to be serving his country in discussion about Ghana and the energy sideration by the Senate, and that it Iraq because he felt like he could make minister who was born in Ghana and then be sent to the House for its con- a real difference there. He told them he was educated in Minnesota. He was the currence and to the President for his was proud to be a soldier and that he managing partner of Deloitte and Tou- signature, prior to the first anniver- loved his country. Today, his family re- che for all of Africa, and he decided to sary of Senator Wellstone’s death. members him as a true American hero, go back to Ghana and help build that f and we honor the sacrifice he made country. while serving his country. America was built that way, by peo- LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT Ronald dreamed of joining the mili- ple who saw great challenge here and OF 2003 tary as a young man and even early-en- came to help build the country. I sus- Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I rise listed in the Army during his junior pect Africa may be that sort of chal- today to speak about the need for hate year of high school. Two weeks after he lenge. I am glad our President has de- crimes legislation. On May 1, 2003, Sen- graduated from Mitchell High School

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During Corporal Luten is expected to return As I search for words to do justice in their time in Iraq, the soldiers of the to his base in Fort Bliss, TX, where he honoring Ronald Allen, Jr.’s sacrifice, I 1st Battalion, 293d Infantry Regiment, will have at least one more surgery on am reminded of President Lincoln’s re- have provided security for the Talil Air his leg. This will be the ninth surgery marks as he addressed the families of Force Base, a key airstrip in Southern Corporal Luten has undergone to repair the fallen soldiers in Gettysburg: ‘‘We Iraq. The unit took over responsibility his injured leg. If Corporal Luten has cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, for the base just days after the war’s his way, his injury will not mark the we cannot hallow this ground. The deadliest battle took place on April 1 end of his military service. He plans to brave men, living and dead, who strug- to secure control of the airstrip. The re-enlist and enter the Army’s Chap- gled here, have consecrated it, far members of the 1st Battalion, 152d In- lain Corps when his current tour con- above our poor power to add or detract. fantry Regiment, have engaged in a cludes in April 2004. The world will little note nor long re- wide range of missions, including I know that all Hoosiers share my member what we say here, but it can guarding the Baghdad Airport, one of deep sense of pride in Corporal Luten never forget what they did here.’’ This the most strategically important sites and all of the men and women of our statement is just as true today as it in Iraq. Armed Forces from Indiana who safe- was nearly 150 years ago, as I am cer- I am proud to honor the soldiers of guard our freedom. My thoughts and tain that the impact of Ronald’s ac- the 1st Battalion, 293d Infantry Regi- prayers are with him as he continues tions will live on far longer than any ment, and the 1st Battalion, 152d Infan- his recovery and begins his new service record of these words. try Regiment. The thoughts and pray- in the Army. It is my sad duty to enter the name ers of all Hoosiers are with them as f of Ronald Allen, Jr. in the official they continue their role in rebuilding CHANGE OF VOTE RECORD of the U.S. Senate for his serv- Iraq. May God watch over the soldiers ice to this country and for his profound as they complete their duty and may Ms. MIKULSKI. Madam President, on commitment to freedom, democracy God bless the United States of Amer- rollcall vote No. 319, I was recorded as and peace. When I think about this just ica. voting aye. I intended to vote ‘‘no’’ on cause in which we are engaged, and the Mr. President, I further rise today to the passage of H.R. 2738, the Chilean unfortunate pain that comes with the honor the heroic service of United Free Trade Agreement. I ask unani- loss of our heroes, I hope that families States Army Cpl Damien Luten, 24, of mous consent to change my vote. This like Ronald’s can find comfort in the Indianapolis, IN. Corporal Luten was a will not change the outcome of the words of the prophet Isaiah who said, member of the U.S. Army’s 507th Main- vote. ‘‘He will swallow up death in victory; tenance Company, which crossed into f and the Lord God will wipe away tears Iraq from Kuwait on March 21, 2003, as ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS from off all faces.’’ part of a convoy supporting a patriot May God grant strength and peace to missile battalion, during Operation those who mourn, and may God bless Iraqi Freedom. WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY the United States of America. On March 23, 2003, the 507th Mainte- ∑ Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I Mr. President, I also wish today to nance Company was ambushed by Iraqi rise today to pay tribute and recognize honor the accomplishments of the Hoo- military forces and irregulars in the Women’s Equality Day on August 26, sier soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 293d city of An Nasiriyah. According to the 2003. As well as celebrating Women’s Infantry Regiment, and the 1st Bat- U.S. Army, Corporal Luten’s convoy Equality Day, this day is also a cele- talion, 152d Infantry Regiment, from found itself in a desperate situation bration of the 80th anniversary of the the Indiana National Guard, who have due to a navigational error caused by Equal Rights Amendment Campaign. become the first National Guard bat- the combined effects of the operational This year’s celebration being hosted talions in the Nation to receive the pace, acute fatigue, isolation and the by the Advisory Boards on the Status Combat Infantry award since the Ko- harsh environmental conditions. The of Women of Essex, Bergen, and Union rean war. tragic results of this error placed the Counties in New Jersey is the 155th ob- The Combat Infantry award is a high- soldiers of the 507th Maintenance Com- servance of Women’s Equality Day. ly coveted honor given by the Depart- pany in a torrent of fire from Iraqi sol- One of the most important people in ment of the Army to soldiers who have diers who attacked the isolated con- the fight for women’s equality was satisfactorily performed infantry du- voy. Alice Paul. Alice Paul was born in Mt. ties as part of a unit that participated Eleven of the company’s 33 soldiers Laurel, NJ, and spent her entire life in ground combat. The Infantry badge were killed in combat or later died fighting for women’s rights. She be- honors soldiers who have operated from injuries. Seven soldiers were cap- lieved that men and women should be under the worst conditions, yet still tured in the attack, including PFC Jes- equal partners in society. She led the successfully performed his or her mis- sica Lynch who was later rescued by final, successful campaign for a wom- sion in a combat environment. In addi- American Marines. This toll, though en’s right to vote. She inspired thou- tion, medics who supported the soldiers devastating, may have been much sands to join the struggle as she stood will receive the Combat Medical Badge. greater had it not been for the valorous up to Congress and the President. I am immensely proud that these Indi- acts of soldiers such as Corporal Luten, Understanding that securing the ana battalions have become the first who sought to protect his unit by at- right to vote was only the first step, units in more than 50 years to earn this tempting to return fire with the unit’s Alice Paul authored the Equal Rights distinction. only .50-caliber machine gun. However, Amendment and drafted and lobbied for All members of the battalions will re- the machine gun failed and as Corporal gender equality language in the United ceive the Combat Infantry award as a Luten was reaching for his M–16, he Nations Charter and the Civil Rights symbol of our Nation’s gratitude for was wounded in the right leg by enemy Act of 1964. Alice Paul is a great exam- the bravery they demonstrated and the fire. Corporal Luten has been awarded ple that one person can make a dif- sacrifices they and their families have the Purple Heart for the wound he re- ference and motivate others to take up made during Operation Iraqi Freedom. ceived in combat. a noble cause. The 1st Battalion, 293d Infantry Regi- As I reflect on Corporal Luten’s serv- Today, because of Alice Paul and nu- ment, and the 1st Battalion, 152d Infan- ice, I am reminded of a quote by Doug- merous other women who preceded and try Regiment, are the first Indiana Na- las MacArthur: followed her, we’re getting closer to tional Guard units to go into combat The soldier, above all other people prays true equality for women. since World War II. As this award rec- for peace, for he must suffer and bear the It is important that we recognize ognizes, they have made an exemplary deepest wounds and scars of war. Women’s Equality Day. Since the days

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A full scholarship enabled her on Women’s Equality Day.∑ nightmare of seeing two brothers seri- him to attend Princeton University, f ously injured during World War II and but his studies were interrupted by married a man that served during the service as an infantry sergeant in CELEBRATING THE ‘‘WOMEN OF Korean War. Yet, as far back as I can World War II where he saw action in L/A’’ remember, my Mom was always cheer- the Battle of the Bulge. After the war, ∑ Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I rise ful and optimistic.’’ the G.I. Bill enabled him to earn a doc- today to call my colleagues’ attention ‘‘My mother has never had time for torate in Government and Political to an awards dinner being held in the herself, and now has her own health Economy at Harvard University, and Lewiston/Auburn communities of needs that she must attend to. Never- he returned to Florida to apply his pro- Maine. This event, ‘‘Celebrating the theless, she still tends to the needs of fessional skills to that state’s Legisla- Women of L/A,’’ honors those women others before taking care of herself. tive Reference Bureau. who have demonstrated, through their Not only has she mourned her husband, He was soon recruited from Florida accomplishments and their caring, a father and mother in law, but she has to the Federal Bureau of the Budget significant impact on their commu- also had to mourn her mother and her during the Truman Administration nity. only sibling, a brother. My mother has and, after that, took a teaching ap- The women honored in the Twin Cit- made the most of the sorrow and hard- pointment at Harvard. This was a crit- ies’ celebration have accomplished a ships and she has been an inspiration ical time in the development of new great deal. Women across the country to so many people, and a wonderful ideas about American cities, and Rob- have soared through space, raised chil- role model for all of her children.’’ ert Wood was a major author of these dren, developed life-saving medicines, There are so many more testimonials new ideas. His first book, ‘‘Suburbia, cared for a loved one, established busi- that were received on behalf of the its People and Their Politics,’’ took nesses, and quietly improved the lives honorees. They speak to the impor- the term ‘‘suburbia’’ and placed it of those in their families and their tance and influence that these women firmly into the center of political communities. This special Maine din- have had on their families, their thinking and analysis. His next book, ner not only recognizes the business or friends, and their communities. ‘‘1400 Governments: The Political scientific accomplishments of women, I am honored to pay tribute to the Economy of the New York Region’’ is but also, all that these honorees bring following Women of L/A: Judy Merced, regarded as a classic in analysis of the to their families and their commu- Crystal Brissette, Sandy Barnies, dynamics of local governments and the nities. Linda Saucier, Gail L. Richard, Lor- factors that inhibit their effectiveness. Those submitting nominations were It was at this time that Professor Wood asked to describe briefly what it was raine Yvonne Poulin Sheehy, and Etta helped my brother John draft a speech about the nominee that made her such Y. Mitchell. They each are so deserving of this on the American City that he used in a a special and important part of the rally in Pittsburgh during his 1960 pres- community. Here are a few examples: recognition, and I congratulate them idential campaign. It was the first ‘‘She has coordinated charity work of as they are recognized for their efforts speech on American cities ever deliv- many organizations such as the collec- in the home, the workplace, and in the ered by a presidential candidate. tion of money, clothing, coal, wood, community. These women represent so We in Washington took note, and groceries, stoves, furniture, and toys many others for whom no public praise Professor Wood was asked to chair the for the Relief Society; organized the has been made. I offer my thanks and task force that recommended the es- sponsorship for a maternity room and best wishes to all the women of L/A for tablishment of a new Cabinet level De- children’s room at Central Maine Med- making our community such a strong partment, the Department of Housing ical Center; and selected children to re- and vibrant place to live, work, and ∑ and Urban Development. He then went ceive assistance from churches.’’ raise a family. ‘‘Mom works hard. She helps me. She f on to be the first Undersecretary of the new Department, serving under the takes me swimming. She gets me toys. SALUTE TO ROBERT C. WOOD She takes me shopping. We have girl- first ever African American Cabinet ∑ time. We go to the movie theater. She Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, today Secretary, Secretary Robert C. Weaver, makes me dinner. She helps me clean. I am pleased to recognize and honor and succeeding him as Secretary in We cuddle on the couch and watch Robert C. Wood, former Secretary of 1969. During these years, Robert Wood movies.’’ Housing and Urban Development and along with Secretary Weaver supported ‘‘When you need her, she’s there. president of the University of Massa- and implemented key legislative initia- When you’re not sure you want anyone chusetts, as he celebrates his 80th tives that dramatically improved and around, she’s still there for you—espe- birthday this month. expanded federally assisted housing cially with her children. She’s had to I first met Robert Wood when he was and urban development programs in cope with the tragic death of her moth- a member of President Kennedy’s Cam- the United States, including the Model er and had many set backs, and still bridge ‘‘Brain Trust’’ in 1960, and I Cities Act of 1966, the Housing Act of she has maintained the strength to be have had the pleasure of consulting 1968 and the Fair Housing Act of 1968. there for all of us.’’ with him on many issues since that These critical programs in urban devel- ‘‘She is a lifeline. She has been there time. opment continued long after the John- for me through several tough times in Robert C. Wood is a remarkable man son administration, as well as future my life, lending her support or some- who has made even more remarkable administrations, Democratic and Re- times just a sympathetic ear. She has contributions to the people of this Na- publican alike. never judged me, as others have, for tion through a combination of out- Professor Wood returned to Boston my less than brilliant choices in life. standing scholarship and public serv- and continued his work with a focus on No matter what the cost, she is always ice. He has worked tirelessly to im- education and the expansion of oppor- there to defend my decisions to anyone prove opportunities for all, be it in ob- tunity to all. He became President of who may have something to say. taining a high quality education, en- the University of Massachusetts where Though her schedule is busy, she al- suring access to housing for low-in- he oversaw the development of a new ways makes time for me and for that I come families, or developing policies medical school in Worcester and a new value her friendship.’’ and programs that guide urban devel- campus in Boston. He particularly fos- ‘‘She is a professional in her field. opment and local governments across tered a college of Public and Commu- She takes her job very seriously and al- the country. nity Service at the Boston Campus. In

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S03SE3.REC S03SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S11026 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 3, 2003 1976, he stepped forward to offer a site All of their hard work and talent dents. Often, graduates from NOSW at the Boston Campus for the Kennedy took the team as far as any Massachu- find new jobs in the social service sec- Presidential Library where it stands setts team in Little League history. In tor as a result of their experience as today. doing so, they captured the hearts of care givers fostered by NOSW. Other While focused on higher education, people across Massachusetts and in graduates continue their education. In Robert Wood also became a key player many parts of the Nation as well. fact, approximately 75 percent of the in elementary and secondary edu- In the World Series, this remarkable 400 alumni of NOSW have either pur- cation. While at the university, he team of young men sent our spirit sued GEDs and college degrees, or chaired the Citywide Coordinating soaring with four straight one-run vic- found new employment opportunities. Council, which was charged with over- tories. And none was more dramatic Ms. Stephenson retired as director of seeing the court ordered desegregation than their final victory of the tour- the school several years ago, but she of the Boston Public School System. nament—a stunning, come-from-behind still serves in the capacity of teacher Later, the School Committee chose success. The team lost a six-run lead in and fundraiser. She is an exemplar of him to be Superintendent of Schools, the final regular inning, and then went charity and selflessness and is one to where he labored intensively to find down by three runs in extra innings. be emulated nationwide. Ms. long-term solutions to the dilemmas of But they never gave up. They dem- Stephenson’s vision has reaped innu- school desegregation and school qual- onstrated their courage and determina- merable benefits in the lives of hun- ity in a city recently torn by racial tion and achieved an amazing come- dreds of women of Appalachia. I thank strife. back in their last at bat. By the score the Senate for allowing me to pay trib- In 1983, Wesleyan University invited of 14–13, they prevailed in one of the ute to this remarkable woman.∑ him to become the Henry Luce Pro- greatest games in Little League World f fessor of Democratic Institutions and Series history. the Social Order, and Professor Wood In the end, the Saugus team was de- TRIBUTE TO MARJORIE BROOKS dedicated the next ten years to teach- feated in the U.S. Championship final, ∑ Mr. JEFFORDS. Mr. President, as ing and inspiring future leaders to take and finished in fourth place among the Senators, we are accustomed to the up the work of public service. Today, more than 7,000 Little League All Star glare of the public spotlight which his former students can be found in teams that participated in the tour- sometimes gives us more credit than town halls and statehouses across the nament worldwide—a brilliant accom- we deserve. There are those, however, country as well as in the halls of gov- plishment by any standard. who work tirelessly for those in their ernment in Washington, DC. Fifty years after the original Boys of community without such recognition. In recognition of this rare career Summer rose to greatness, baseball I wish to recognize one of those per- combining groundbreaking scholarship fans throughout the Commonwealth of sons who works behind the scenes to with dedicated public service, the Massachusetts celebrated our own Boys make our country a better place to American Political Science Associa- of Summer in their spectacular success live. Marjorie Brooks, of Glover, was tion gave Robert C. Wood its Hubert H. last month. With great pride, I extend killed on Monday, August 25, 2003 while Humphrey Award in 1986. my and Senator KERRY’s heartfelt con- responding to a person in need. In 1993, Professor Wood returned to gratulations to our ‘‘Boys of Summer’’ Brooks was riding in an emergency Boston and the Boston campus of the and their parents, families and fans vehicle that rolled over enroute to as- University of Massachusetts where he who gave them such strong support. sist at the scene of a vehicle accident. continued as a teacher of students and I’m extremely proud of them and their Marjorie Brooks was captain and a mentor of public officials and aca- accomplishments. I wish them great president of the Barton Emergency demic colleagues. success in the years ahead—and I hope Medical Services and had served on the His contributions to individuals, in- the Red Sox scouts were taking no- squad for more than 25 years. She was stitutions and to our Nation have been tice.∑ planning to retire in September. great, and I thank him and wish him a f ‘‘Marge and her family are really a happy birthday.∑ part of the history of emergency med- TRIBUTE TO JANE STEPHENSON f ical services in Barton, the Northeast ∑ Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, I pay Kingdom, and Vermont as a whole,’’ THE SAUGUS BOYS OF SUMMER tribute to Jane Stephenson, a former said Dan Manz, chief of Emergency ∑ Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, on be- college administrator and founder of Medical Services for the State Depart- half of myself and Mr. KERRY, I wel- the New Opportunity School for ment of Health. ‘‘Marge has embodied come this opportunity to congratulate Women, NOSW. Ms. Stephenson’s char- the best of community-based emer- the Little League baseball team of ity and innovation has given many gency medical care. She touched thou- Saugus, MA for their extraordinary women in eastern Kentucky a renewed sands of lives as an EMT.’’ I couldn’t season and their outstanding perform- vigor for life and an improved sense of have said it better myself. ance in the recent Little League World self-worth. The State of Vermont, including all Series. In 1987, Ms. Stephenson founded those she served, has suffered a great Throughout those wonderful weeks in NOSW as an institution of free instruc- loss in her death. I hope her family, in- August, these 12 young players—Ryan tion for women of Appalachia. cluding her son, Phil Brooks, who is Bateman, Tyler Calla, Craig Cole, An- Headquartered in Berea, KY, NOSW the Secretary-Treasurer of the Barton thony DiSciscio, David Ferreira, Tyler draws women from all over the Appa- EMS, finds the strength they need in Grillo, Joe Kazabuski, Matthew lachian region for 3 weeks of classes in coping with this tragic loss. Muldoon, Yano Petruzzelli, Dario job hunting, public speaking, lit- Marjorie was a true public servant, Pizzano, Mark Sacco, and Michael erature, self-defense, and personal and Vermont mourns her loss.∑ Scuzzarella—their Manager Rob style. Additionally, students of NOSW f Rochenski, and their coaches, Mike are afforded opportunities to visit cul- Ferreira and Bob Calla, showed us how tural institutions such as the Ken- IN RECOGNITION OF WILLIAM E. thrilling the Nation’s great pastime tucky Horse Park and the Cincinnati JOHNSON can be, and how well it can be played. Art Museum. Most women enrolled in ∑ Mr. BOND. Mr. President, today I With great skill and great teamwork, NOSW are middle-aged and come from wish to pay tribute to the outstanding they won the State Championship. low income homes. Were it not for Ms. achievements and public service of Mr. They won the New England Champion- Stephenson’s benevolent vision, these William E. Johnson. ship. They reached the United States women would have little opportunity I have had the honor of working with Championship game. And in every ex- to improve their positions in society. Bill over the years. This month Bill citing game they played, the team was In addition to encouraging self- will be honored for his 40 years of dedi- hard working and dedicated, and they awareness and improvement, Ms. Ste- cation and service to the citizens of consistently maintained the highest phenson and NOSW instill the impor- Audrain County and the State of Mis- level of sportsmanship. tance of community service in stu- souri.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S03SE3.REC S03SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY September 3, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11027 As a pioneer for home health in Rhode Island Big Brother, Veterans of and Pensions was discharged from the Audrain County, Bill was instrumental Foreign Wars and American Legion. further consideration of the following in the Audrain City-County Health Brine lent his support to the Lt. Gov- join resolution, which was placed on Unit establishing a home health agen- ernor’s Rhode Island Fights Back Pro- the calendar: cy in 1963 which has since expanded to gram that asked the public to help sup- S.J. Res. 17. A joint resolution dis- include four more home health units. port local businesses that suffered after approving the rule submitted by the Federal Bill has also taken a considerable lead- September 11. Communications Commission with respect ership role in home health care serving Brine’s love for the water has led to to broadcast media ownership. as president of the Missouri Alliance his involvement in the preservation of f for Home Care, MAHC, from 1981 to 1982 State beaches and waterways. He is on and as a member of the board of MAHC the Board of Trustees of Save the Bay EXECUTIVE AND OTHER for 9 years between 1977 and 1988. There and in 1990, a State beach was named in COMMUNICATIONS is no question that he has been an in- his honor. The following communications were novator in the field of home health As an on air personality it was laid before the Senate, together with care in Missouri. Salty’s folksy, contagious enthusiasm accompanying papers, reports, and doc- While Bill continues to display tire- that endeared him to the Rhode Island uments, and were referred as indicated: public. Almost every lifelong Rhode Is- less commitment to home health care, EC–3615. A communication from the Sec- which includes serving as adminis- lander, young and old, can remember retary of Agriculture, transmitting, a draft trator for the Audrain City-County Brine’s winter storm school closings of proposed legislation relative to the United Health Unit for the last 35 years, his announcements, highlighted by a line Grain Standards Act; to the Committee on generosity and hard work for the that has become a unique part of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. health and well being for the citizens of Rhode Island culture, ‘‘No school Fos- EC–3616. A communication from the Dep- uty Associate Administrator, Environmental Audrian County and Missouri expands ter-Glocester!’’ Brine dominated morning radio on Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant well beyond that of home health care. to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Dially In addition to being a leader in the in- WPRO for decades and he remained a ratings winner until he left WPRO in Sulfides; Exemption from the Requirement ception of the Rural Health Adminis- of a Tolerance: Correction’’ (FRL#7320–5) re- trators, serving on the Partnership 1993, though he continued to make the ceived on August 22, 2003; to the Committee Council of the Department of Health/ famous school closing announcements on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Local Health Department and serving from home during snowy Rhode Island EC–3617. A communication from the Sec- on the Partnership Council Environ- winters. WPRO’s broadcast center is retary of Agriculture, transmitting, pursu- ant to law, a draft of proposed legislation mental Committee he has been active now named after him. I first glimpsed Salty back in the relative to the Packers and Stockyards Act in the Department of Health and Sen- 1950s when he came to visit his son, of 1921; to the Committee on Agriculture, ior Services, the Meals on Wheels pro- Wally, at St. Matthew’s School in Nutrition, and Forestry. gram and as a member of the Audrain EC–3618. A communication from the Ad- Cranston. Wally and I were grade County Human Development Corpora- ministrator, Agricultural Marketing Serv- school classmates. Salty was the first tion since 1965. ice, Department of Agriculture, transmit- Today I ask the Senate to join me in ‘‘celebrity’’ I ever saw in person. Al- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- honoring Bill’s distinguished career in most 50 years later, he’s still the best titled ‘‘Raisins Produced from Grapes Grown public health and public service.∑ as well as the first. in California; Addition of a New Varietal In the early days of television Brine Type Quality Requirements for Other Seed- f developed ‘‘Salty Brine’s Shack,’’ a less-Sulfured Raisins’’ (Doc. no. FV02–989–1) WALTER ‘‘SALTY’’ BRINE’S 85TH children’s show that ran on Channel 12 received on August 11, 2003; to the Com- BIRTHDAY from 1958 to 1968. Many still remember mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- estry. ∑ Mr. REED. Mr. President, on August Brine closing the show telling kids to EC–3619. A communication from the Ad- 5, 2003, an icon in my home State of ‘‘Brush your teeth and say your pray- ministrator, Agricultural Marketing Serv- Rhode Island celebrated his 85th birth- ers.’’ ice, Department of Agriculture, transmit- day. Walter ‘‘Salty’’ Brine was hired by Rhode Island has certainly been ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- WPRO-AM in 1942 and took over as lucky to have Salty Brine and in an titled ‘‘Revision of User Fees for 2002 Crop morning host in 1943 where he stayed interview with the Providence Journal Cotton Classification Services to Growers’’ Brine expressed a mutual love, ‘‘I’ve (RIN0581–AC04) received on August 11, 2003; for 50 years. to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, Salty entertained Rhode Islanders on been very lucky,’’ he said. ‘‘I’ve had the most wonderful association with and Forestry. radio and television with his enthu- EC–3620. A communication from the Ad- siasm, family friendly programming the State of Rhode Island anyone could ministrator, Agricultural Marketing Serv- ∑ and his love for Rhode Island and its ever have.’’ ice, Department of Agriculture, transmit- coastline. In fact, it is his love for the f ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- titled ‘‘Cotton Board Rules and Regulations: water which earned him the nickname MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT ‘‘Salty.’’ But, Salty’s contribution to Adjusting Supplemental Assessment on Im- Messages from the President of the ports’’ (Doc. no. CN–02–002) received on Au- Rhode Island has been more than just United States were communicated to gust 11, 2003; to the Committee on Agri- entertainment. He has been a con- the Senate by Ms. Evans, one of his culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. sistent supporter of charitable organi- secretaries. EC–3621. A communication from the Under zations and an inspiration for the dis- Secretary, Food, Nutrition, and Consumer abled. f Services, Department of Agriculture, trans- Brine has been a role model for EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Rhode Islanders and has been named a entitled ‘‘Amendments to the Child Nutri- As in executive session the PRE- tion Infant Meal Pattern’’ (RIN0584–D26) re- member of the National Commission SIDING OFFICER laid before the Sen- for the March of Dimes, National Com- ceived on August 22, 2003; to the Committee ate messages from the President of the on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. mission on Muscular Dystrophy, and United States submitting sundry nomi- EC–3622. A communication from the Sec- both the President’s and Rhode Island’s nations which were referred to the ap- retary of Agriculture, transmitting, a draft committees on the employment of the propriate committees. of proposed legislation relative to the Grain handicapped. He has been a supporter (The nominations received today are Standards Act; to the Committee on Agri- of the Meeting Street School for Crip- printed at the end of the Senate pro- culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. pled Children and the Rhode Island As- ceedings.) EC–3623. A communication from the Ad- ministrator, Risk Management Agency, De- sociation for Retarded Children. Brine f was named the recipient of the 1999 partment of Agriculture, transmitting, pur- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Nellie A. Greenwood Humanitarian MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR ‘‘General Regulations Subpart J-Appeal Pro- Award and numerous other honors have cedure and Subpart T; Group Risk Plan of In- been bestowed on Salty by organiza- Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), the Com- surance Regulations for the 2001 Succeeding tions such as the Cranston Jaycees, mittee on Health, Education, Labor, Crop Years; and the Common Crop Insurance

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S03SE3.REC S03SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S11028 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 3, 2003 Regulations, Basic Provisions’’ (RIN0563– EC–3635. A communication from the Dep- vation Determinations’’ (44 CFR Part 67) re- AB85) received on August 11, 2003; to the uty Associate Administrator, Office of Ac- ceived on August 11, 2003; to the Committee Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and quisition Policy, Department of Defense, on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Forestry. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–3647. A communication from the Gen- EC–3624. A communication from the Chair, a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition Regula- eral Counsel, Federal Emergency Agency, Farm Credit Insurance Corporation, trans- tion; Federal Acquisition Circular 2001–15’’ transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of mitting, pursuant to law, the Corporation’s (FAC2001–15) received on August 22, 2003; to a rule entitled ‘‘Final Flood Elevation Deter- annual report for calendar year 2001; to the the Committee on Armed Services. minations’’ (44 CFR Part 67) received on Au- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and EC–3636. A communication from the Under gust 11, 2003; to the Committee on Banking, Forestry. Secretary of Defense, Personnel and Readi- Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC–3625. A communication from the Con- ness, Department of Defense, transmitting, EC–3648. A communication from the Gen- gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and pursuant to law, the Department’s report eral Counsel, Federal Emergency Agency, Plant Health Inspection Service, Department relative to initiatives that use the authori- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to ties of Section 584 to support various pro- a rule entitled ‘‘Final Flood Elevation Deter- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Update of grams; to the Committee on Armed Services. minations’’ (44 CFR Part 67) received on Au- Nursery Stock Regulations’’ (Doc. no. 98–062– EC–3637. A communication from the Assist- gust 11, 2003; to the Committee on Banking, 2) received on August 26, 2003; to the Com- ant Secretary of Defense, Reserve Affairs, Housing, and Urban Affairs. mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- transmitting, pursuant to law, the Depart- EC–3649. A communication from the Gen- estry. ment’s STARBASE Program Annual Report eral Counsel, Federal Emergency Agency, EC–3626. A communication from the Con- for Fiscal Year 2001; to the Committee on transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and Armed Services. a rule entitled ‘‘Changes in Flood Elevation Plant Health Inspection Service, Department EC–3638. A communication from the In- Determinations’’ (44 CFR Part 65) received of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to spector General, Department of Defense, on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Require- transmitting, pursuant to law, a report enti- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. ments for Recognizing the Animal Health tled ‘‘Acquisition’’; to the Committee on EC–3650. A communication from the Gen- Status of Foreign Regions’’ (Doc. no. 01–036– Armed Services. eral Counsel, Federal Emergency Agency, 2) received on August 26, 2003; to the Com- EC–3639. A communication from the Direc- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- tor, Naval Reactors, transmitting, pursuant a rule entitled ‘‘Changes in Flood Elevation estry. to law, the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Pro- Determinations’’ (Doc. no. FEMA–P–7610) re- EC–3627. A communication from the Sec- gram’s latest reports on radiological waste ceived on August 11, 2003; to the Committee retary of Agriculture, transmitting, a draft disposal and environmental monitoring; to on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. of proposed legislation relative to the Poul- the Committee on Armed Services. EC–3651. A communication from the Gen- try Products Inspection Act, Federal Meat EC–3640. A communication from the Acting eral Counsel, Federal Emergency Agency, Inspection Act, and Egg Products Inspection General Counsel, Federal Emergency Man- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Act; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- agement Agency, Department of Homeland a rule entitled ‘‘Changes in Flood Elevation trition, and Forestry. Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–3628. A communication from the Dep- Determinations’’ (44 CFR Part 65) received report of a rule entitled ‘‘Changes in Flood uty Associate Administrator, Environmental on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Elevation Determinations’’ (44 CFR Part 65) Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. received on August 11, 2003; to the Com- EC–3653. A communication from the Assist- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘2,6- Diisopropy 1 naphthalene; Temporary Toler- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- ant General Counsel, Department of the ances’’ (FRL#7321–6) received on August 11, fairs. Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–3641. A communication from the Acting 2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Terrorism Risk In- General Counsel, Federal Emergency Man- trition, and Forestry. surance Program’’ (RIN1505–AA96) received EC–3629. A communication from the Dep- agement Agency, Department of Homeland on August 11, 2003; to the Committee on uty Associate Administrator, Environmental Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Flood Ele- EC–3654. A communication from the Legis- to law, the report of a rule entitled vation Determinations’’ (44 CFR Part 67) re- lative and Regulatory Activities Division, ‘‘Hydramethlynon; Pesticide Tolerance’’ ceived on August 11, 2003; to the Committee Comptroller of the Currency, Administrator (FRL#7319–5) received on August 11, 2003; to on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. of National Banks, transmitting, pursuant to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, EC–3642. A communication from the Acting law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Removal, and Forestry. General Counsel, Federal Emergency Man- Suspension, and Debarment of Accountants EC–3630. A communication from the Dep- agement Agency, Department of Homeland from Performing Audit Services’’ received on uty Associate Administrator, Environmental Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the August 22, 2003; to the Committee on Bank- Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant report of a rule entitled ‘‘Changes in Flood ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. to law, the report of a rule entitled Elevation Determinations’’ (Doc. no. FEMA– EC–3655. A communication from the Legis- ‘‘Spinoad; Pesticide Tolerances for Emer- P–7624) received on August 11, 2003; to the lative and Regulatory Activities Division, gency Exemption’’ (FRL#7317–3) received on Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Comptroller of the Currency, Administrator August 11, 2003; to the Committee on Agri- Affairs. of National Banks, transmitting, pursuant to culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC–3643. A communication from the Acting law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Commu- EC–3631. A communication from the Dep- General Counsel, Federal Emergency Man- nity and Economic Development Entities, uty Associate Administrator, Environmental agement Agency, Department of Homeland Community Development Projects, and Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Other Public Welfare Investments’’ received to law, the report of a rule entitled report of a rule entitled ‘‘Changes in Flood on August 22, 2003; to the Committee on ‘‘Tralkoxydim; Time-Limited Pesticide Tol- Elevation Determinations’’ (Doc. no. FEMA– Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. erance’’ (FRL#7315–9) received on August 11, D–7541) received on August 11, 2003; to the EC–3656. A communication from the Vice 2003; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban President of the United States, transmitting, trition, and Forestry. Affairs. pursuant to law, a report relative to national EC–3632. A communication from the Chief EC–3644. A communication from the Acting emergencies; to the Committee on Banking, Information Officer, Department of Defense, General Counsel, Federal Emergency Man- Housing, and Urban Affairs. transmitting, pursuant to law, the Depart- agement Agency, Department of Homeland EC–3657. A communication from the Vice ment’s annual report on the Defense Infor- Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the President of the United States, transmitting, mation Assurance Program; to the Com- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Suspension of Com- pursuant to law, a report relative to national mittee on Armed Services. munity Eligibility’’ (Doc. no. FEMA–7811) re- emergency with respect to Iraq; to the Com- EC–3633. A communication from the Assist- ceived on August 11, 2003; to the Committee mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- ant Secretary of Defense, International Se- on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. fairs. curity Policy, Department of Defense, trans- EC–3645. A communication from the Acting EC–3658. A communication from the Vice mitting, pursuant to law, the Department’s General Counsel, Federal Emergency Man- President of the United States, transmitting, report on progress in Kosovo; to the Com- agement Agency, Department of Homeland pursuant to law, a report relative to the na- mittee on Armed Services. Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the tional emergency with National Union for EC–3634. A communication from the Assist- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Flood Ele- the Total Independence of Angola; to the ant Director, Executive and Political Per- vation Determinations’’ (44 CFR Part 67) re- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban sonnel, Department of Defense, transmit- ceived on August 11, 2003; to the Committee Affairs. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a dis- on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC–3659. A communication from the Chair- continuation of service in acting role for the EC–3646. A communication from the Acting man, Export-Import Bank of the United position of Assistant Secretary of Defense, General Counsel, Federal Emergency Man- States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict, agement Agency, Department of Homeland port relative to U.S. exports to Hong Kong; received on August 22, 2003; to the Com- Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and mittee on Armed Services. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Flood Ele- Urban Affairs.

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A communication from the Chair- and Transportation. Waycross, GA’’ (RIN2120–AA66) received on man, Export-Import Bank of the United EC–3671. A communication from the Pro- August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- States, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- merce, Science, and Transportation. port relative to U.S. exports to Singapore; to tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–3681. A communication from the Pro- the Committee on Banking, Housing, and mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Urban Affairs. entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–3662. A communication from the Pro- Turbomeca Turmo IV A and IV C Series Tur- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- boshaft Engines’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E Airspace; tion, Department of Transportation, trans- August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- Marshall AK’’ (RIN2120–AA66) received on mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule merce, Science, and Transportation. August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Hartzell EC–3672. A communication from the Pro- merce, Science, and Transportation. Propeller, Inc McCauley Propeller Systems, gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–3682. A communication from the Pro- Sensenich Propeller Manufacturing Com- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- pany, Inc ., and Raytheon Aircraft Company mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Propellers’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on Au- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Pratt mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule gust 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- and Whitney PW400 Series Turbofan En- entitled ‘‘Modification of Class E Airspace; merce, Science, and Transportation. gines’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on August 26, Eureka, KS’’ (RIN2120–AA66) received on Au- EC–3663. A communication from the Pro- 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, gust 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Science, and Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–3673. A communication from the Pro- EC–3683. A communication from the Pro- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Israel tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Aircraft Industries Ltd Model 1124 and 1124A mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Series Airplanes’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Dornier entitled ‘‘Revision of Legal Descriptions of on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Model 328–100 Series Airplanes’’ (RIN2120– Multiple Federal Airways in the Vicinity of Commerce, Science, and Transportation. AA64) received on August 26, 2003; to the Farington, NM’’ (RIN2120–AA66) received on EC–3664. A communication from the Pro- Committee on Commerce, Science, and August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–3674. A communication from the Pro- EC–3684. A communication from the Pro- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Boeing tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Model 777 Series Airplanes’’ (RIN2120–AA64) mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule received on August 26, 2003; to the Com- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Pilatus entitled ‘‘Amendment to Restricted Area mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Aircraft Ltd Models PC 12 and PC 12/45’’ 4809; Tonopah, NV’’ (RIN2120–AA66) received on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on tation. (RIN2120–AA64) received on August 26, 2003; Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–3665. A communication from the Pro- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, EC–3685. A communication from the Pro- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- and Transportation. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–3675. A communication from the Pro- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: New tion, Department of Transportation, trans- entitled ‘‘Modification of Class B Airspace; Piper Aircraft Inc. Models PA 34 200T, –220T, mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Kenton, OH: Revocation of Class E Airspace’’ –180, and 180T Airplanes’’ (RIN2120–AA64) re- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Boeing (RIN2120–AA66) received on August 26, 2003; ceived on August 26, 2003; to the Committee Model 100, 100B SUD, 200B, 200F , 200C, 300, to the Committee on Commerce, Science, on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. SR and SP Series Airplanes’’ (RIN2120–AA64) and Transportation. EC–3666. A communication from the Pro- received on August 26, 2003; to the Com- EC–3686. A communication from the Pro- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tation. tion, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–3676. A communication from the Pro- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Rolls gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- entitled ‘‘Modification of Class E Airspace; Royce plc Model RB211 Turbofan Engines’’ tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Beatrice, NE’’ (RIN2120–AA66) received on (RIN2120–AA64) received on August 26, 2003; mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: merce, Science, and Transportation. and Transportation. Eurocopter France Model AS332C, L, and L1 EC–3687. A communication from the Pro- EC–3667. A communication from the Pro- Helicopters’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on Au- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gust 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- merce, Science, and Transportation. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–3677. A communication from the Pro- entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E2 Air- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: McDon- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- space; Elizabeth City, NC’’ (RIN2120–AA66) nell Douglas MD 90 30 Airplanes’’ (RIN2120– tion, Department of Transportation, trans- received on August 26, 2003; to the Com- AA64) received on August 26, 2003; to the mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Committee on Commerce, Science, and entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Boeing tation. Transportation. Model 727–100 and 2300 Series Airplanes’’ EC–3688. A communication from the Pro- EC–3668. A communication from the Pro- (RIN2120–AA64) received on August 26, 2003; gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- and Transportation. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–3678. A communication from the Pro- entitled ‘‘Establishment of Class E5 Airspace entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Inter- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- at Afton Municipal Airport; Afton, WY’’ national Aero Engines AG V522–A5, V2524–A5, tion, Department of Transportation, trans- (RIN2120–AA66) received on August 26, 2003; V2527–A5, V2527E–A5, V2527M–A5, V2530–A5 mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Turbofan Engines’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: BAE and Transportation. on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Systems Limited Model ATP Airplanes’’ EC–3689. A communication from the Pro- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (RIN2120–AA64) received on August 26, 2003; gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–3669. A communication from the Pro- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, tion, Department of Transportation, trans- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- and Transportation. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–3679. A communication from the Pro- entitled ‘‘Modification of Class E Airspace; mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Sac City, IA; Confirmation of Effective entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Date’’ (RIN2120–AA66) received on August 26, Eurocopter Model 365N1, AS365–N2, AS365N3, mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, and SA366G1 Helicopters’’ (RIN2120–AA64) re- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Rolls Science, and Transportation. ceived on August 26, 2003; to the Committee Royce plc RB2–11–22B Series Turbofan En- EC–3690. A communication from the Pro- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. gines’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on August 26, gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–3670. A communication from the Pro- 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, tion, Department of Transportation, trans- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Science, and Transportation. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S03SE3.REC S03SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S11030 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 3, 2003 entitled ‘‘Modification of Class E Airspace; Turbomeca Arriel 1 Series Turboshaft En- States Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant Red Oak, IA’’ (RIN2120–AA66) received on Au- gines’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on August 26, to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Regatta gust 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, and Marine Parade Regulation; SLR: Atlan- merce, Science, and Transportation. Science, and Transportation. tic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ’’ (RIN1625–AA08) EC–3691. A communication from the Pro- EC–3701. A communication from the Pro- received on August 26, 2003; to the Com- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tation. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–3711. A communication from the Chief, entitled ‘‘Modification of Class E Airspace; entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: McDon- Regulations and Administrative Law, United Aurora, MO’’ (RIN2120–AA66) received on Au- nell Douglas Model DC 10–10, 10–10F, 10–30F, States Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant gust 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- 10–40F, MD10–10F, and MD10–30F Airplanes’’ to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Draw- merce, Science, and Transportation. (RIN2120–AA64) received on August 26, 2003; bridge Regulations (3 Regulations)’’ EC–3692. A communication from the Pro- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, (RIN1625–AA09) received on August 26, 2003; gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- and Transportation. to the Committee on Commerce, Science, tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–3702. A communication from the Pro- and Transportation. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- EC–3712. A communication from the Chief, entitled ‘‘Modification of Class E Airspace; tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Regulations and Administrative Law, United Sibley, IA’’ (RIN2120–AA66) received on Au- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule States Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant gust 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: McDon- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Regu- merce, Science, and Transportation. nell Douglas Model MD 11 and 11F Air- lated Navigation Area: 2003 Gravity Games, EC–3693. A communication from the Pro- planes’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on August Cleveland’’ (RIN1625–AA11) received on Au- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, gust 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Science, and Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–3703. A communication from the Chief, EC–3713. A communication from the Chief, entitled ‘‘Modification of Class E Airspace; Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Serv- Regulations and Administrative Law, United Pocahontas, IA’’ (RIN2120–AA66) received on ice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- States Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- port of a rule entitled ‘‘User Fee Airports’’ to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Regu- merce, Science, and Transportation. (CBP Decision 3–22) received on August 26, lated Navigation Area; Safety and Security EC–3694. A communication from the Pro- 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Zones: Long Island Sound Marine Inspection gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Science, and Transportation. and Captain of the Port Zone’’ (RIN1625– tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–3704. A communication from the Pro- AA11) received on August 26, 2003; to the mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Committee on Commerce, Science, and entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Airbus tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Transportation. Odel A319, A320, and A321 Series Airplanes’’ mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–3714. A communication from the Chief, (RIN2120–AA64) received on August 26, 2003; entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Honey- Regulations and Administrative Law, United to the Committee on Commerce, Science, well International Inc., Model RE220 States Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant and Transportation. Auzxliary Power Units’’ (RIN2120–AA64) re- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety/ EC–3695. A communication from the Pro- ceived on August 26, 2003; to the Committee Security Zone Regulations: Tampa Bay, gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Florida’’ (RIN1625–AA00) received on August tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–3705. A communication from the Pro- 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Science, and Transportation. entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: MD Heli- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- EC–3715. A communication from the Chief, copters, Inc. Model MD900 Helicopters’’ mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Regulations and Administrative Law, United (RIN2120–AA64) received on August 26, 2003; entitled ‘‘Airworthiness DirectivesL States Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant to the Committee on Commerce, Science, Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA Model to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Draw- and Transportation. EMB 120 Series Airplanes’’ (RIN2120–AA64) bridge Regulations (Including 2 Regula- EC–3696. A communication from the Pro- received on August 26, 2003; to the Com- tions)’’ (RIN1625–AA09) received on August gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- 26, 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, tion, Department of Transportation, trans- tation. Science, and Transportation. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–3706. A communication from the Pro- EC–3716. A communication from the Chief, entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Pratt gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Regulations and Administrative Law, United and Whitney JT8D–200 Series Turbofan En- tion, Department of Transportation, trans- States Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant gines’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on August 26, mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Naviga- 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Boeing tion and Navigable Waters—Technical, Orga- Science, and Transportation. Model 747–100, 100B SUD, 200B, 200C, 200F, 300, nizational, and Conforming Amendments’’ EC–3697. A communication from the Pro- 400, 400D, and 400F Series Airplanes; and (RIN1625–ZA00) received on August 26, 2003; gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- Model 747SR Series Airplanes’’ (RIN2120– to the Committee on Commerce, Science, tion, Department of Transportation, trans- AA64) received on August 26, 2003; to the and Transportation. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–3717. A communication from the Chief, entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Rolls Transportation. Regulations and Administrative Law, United Royce plc Trent 768–60, Trent 772–60, and EC–3707. A communication from the Pro- States Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant Trent 772B–60 Turbofan Engines’’ (RIN2120– gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Basic AA64) received on August 26, 2003; to the tion, Department of Transportation, trans- Rates and Charges on Lake Erie and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Navigable Waters From Southwest Shoal to Transportation. entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Port Huron, MI’’ (RIN1625–AA74) received on EC–3698. A communication from the Pro- Model 747 Series Airplanes Equipped with August 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- General Electric CF6–45 or CF6–50 Series En- merce, Science, and Transportation. tion, Department of Transportation, trans- gines’’ (RIN2120–AA64) received on August 26, EC–3718. A communication from the Chief, mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Regulations and Administrative Law, United entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Pratt Science, and Transportation. States Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant and Whitney Canada Turboprop Engines’’ EC–3708. A communication from the Chief, to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Special (RIN2120–AA64) received on August 26, 2003; Regulations and Administrative Law, United Anchorage Areas/Anchorage Grounds Regu- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, States Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant lations/Security Zones; Rockland, Maine’’ and Transportation. to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety/ (RIN1625–AA01) received on August 26, 2003; EC–3699. A communication from the Pro- Security Zone Regulations (4 Regulations)’’ to the Committee on Commerce, Science, gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- (RIN1625–AA00) received on August 26, 2003; and Transportation. tion, Department of Transportation, trans- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, EC–3719. A communication from the Chief, mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule and Transportation. Regulations and Administrative Law, United entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: EC–3709. A communication from the Chief, States Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant Eurocopter France Model AS350B, B1, B2, B3, Regulations and Administrative Law, United to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Regatta BA, and D Helicopters’’ (RIN2120–AA64) re- States Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant and Marine Parade Regulation; SLR (Includ- ceived on August 26, 2003; to the Committee to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Draw- ing 2 Regulations)’’ (RIN1625–AA08) received on Commerce, Science, and Transportation . bridge Regulations: Islais Creek, San Fran- on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on EC–3700. A communication from the Pro- cisco, CA’’ (RIN1625–AA09) received on Au- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. gram Analyst, Federal Aviation Administra- gust 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- EC–3720. A communication from the Chief, tion, Department of Transportation, trans- merce, Science, and Transportation. Regulations and Administrative Law, United mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–3710. A communication from the Chief, States Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives: Regulations and Administrative Law, United to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Special

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A communication from the Chief, port of a rule entitled ‘‘Operation of Motor port of a rule entitled ‘‘Non-Commercial Regulations and Administrative Law, United Vehicles By Intoxicated Persons’’ (RIN2127– Representations and Certifications and Eval- States Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant AI44) received on August 26, 2003; to the Com- uation Provisions for Use in Simplified Ac- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety/ mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- quisitions’’ (RIN2700–AC33) received on Au- Security Zone Regulations (Including 4 Reg- tation. gust 11, 2003; to the Committee on Com- ulations)’’ (RIN1625–AA00) received on Au- EC–3730. A communication from the Acting merce, Science, and Transportation. gust 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- EC–3739. A communication from the Acting merce, Science, and Transportation. tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- Assistant Administrator for Procurement, EC–3722. A communication from the Chief, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- National Aeronautics and Space Administra- Regulations and Administrative Law, United titled ‘‘Closure; Prohibiting Directed Fishing tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- States Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant for Northern Rockfish in the Central Regu- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Shipment by Govern- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety/ latory Area of the Gulf of Alaska’’ received ment Bills of Lading’’ (RIN2700–AC33) re- Security Zone Regulations (Including 7 Reg- on August 22, 2003; to the Committee on ceived on August 11, 2003; to the Committee ulations)’’ (RIN1625–AA00) received on Au- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. gust 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- EC–3731. A communication from the Acting EC–3741. A communication from the Sec- merce, Science, and Transportation. Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- EC–3723. A communication from the Trial tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- suant to law, a copy of the Report to Con- Attorney, National Highway Traffic Safety ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- gress on the Transportation Infrastructure Administration, Department of Transpor- titled ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Finance and Innovation Act of 1998; to the tation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Halibut and Red Committee on Commerce, Science, and port of a rule entitled ‘‘Confidential Business King Crab Bycatch Rate Standards for the Transportation. Information’’ (RIN2127–AI13) received on First Half of 2002’’ received on August 22, EC–3742. A communication from the Chief, July 31, 2003; to the Committee on Com- 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Regulations and Administrative Law, United merce, Science, and Transportation. Science, and Transportation. States Coast Guard, transmitting, pursuant EC–3724. A communication from the Attor- EC–3732. A communication from the Acting to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety/ ney, Research and Special Programs Admin- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- Security Zone Regulations (Including 9 Reg- istration, Department of Transportation, tional Marine Fisheries Service, transmit- ulations)’’ (RIN1625–AA00) received on Au- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- gust 26, 2003; to the Committee on Com- a rule entitled ‘‘Producer-operated Outer titled ‘‘Closure; Prohibiting Retention of Sa- merce, Science, and Transportation. Continental Shelf Natural Gas and Haz- blefish by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the EC–3743. A communication from the Dep- ardous Liquid Pipelines that Cross Directly Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alas- uty Associate Administrator, Environmental into State Waters’’ (RIN2137–AD42) received ka’’ received on August 22, 2003; to the Com- Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant on July 31, 2003; to the Committee on Com- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Na- merce, Science, and Transportation. tation. tional Emission Standards for Hazardous Air EC–3725. A communication from the Attor- EC–3733. A communication from the Direc- Pollutants: Surface Coating of Metal Cans’’ ney, Research and Special Programs Admin- tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National (FRL#7546–8) received on August 26, 2003; to istration, Department of Transportation, Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting, pur- the Committee on Environment and Public transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Works. a rule entitled ‘‘Harmonization with the ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone EC–3744. A communication from the Dep- United Nations Recommendations, Inter- Off Alaska—Closes Second Seasonal Appor- uty Associate Administrator, Environmental national Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, tionment of the Shallow-Water Fishery Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant and International Civil Aviation Organiza- Using Trawl Gear, Gulf of Alaska’’ received to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Okla- tion’s Technical Instructions’’ (RIN2137– on August 22, 2003; to the Committee on homa: Incorporation by Reference of Ap- AD41) received on July 31, 2003; to the Com- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. proved State Hazardous Waste Management mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- EC–3734. A communication from the Direc- Program’’ (FRL#7479–3) received on August tation. tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 26, 2003; to the Committee on Environment EC–3726. A communication from the Legal Marine Fisheries Service, transmitting, pur- and Public Works. Advisor, International Bureau, Federal Com- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–3745. A communication from the Dep- munications Commission, transmitting, pur- ‘‘Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fish- uty Associate Administrator, Environmental suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘In eries; Commercial Shark Management Meas- Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant the Matter of Amendment of the Commis- ures’’ (RIN0648–AP70) received on August 22, to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘New sion’s Space Station Licensing Rules and 2003; to the Committee on Commerce, Mexico: Incorporation by Reference of Ap- Policies 200 Biennial Regulatory Review— Science, and Transportation. proved State Hazardous Waste Management Streamlining and Other Revisions of Part 25 EC–3735. A communication from the Assist- Program’’ (FRL#7479–5) received on August or the Commission’s Rules Governing the Li- ant Administrator, Office of Sustainable 26, 2003; to the Committee on Environment censing of, and Spectrum Usage by, Satellite Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Serv- and Public Works. Network Earth Stations and Space Stations’’ ice, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- EC–3746. A communication from the Dep- (FCC03–154) received on August 26, 2003; to port of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the Ex- uty Associate Administrator, Environmental the Committee on Commerce, Science, and clusive Economic Zone Off Alaska—Exten- Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant Transportation. sion of the Emergency Interim Rule That to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revi- EC–3727. A communication from the Legal Implemented Steller Sea Lion Protection sions to the California State Implementation Advisor, International Bureau, Federal Com- Measures and Implemented 2002 Harvest Plan, Bay Area Air Quality Management munications Commission, transmitting, pur- Specifications for the Groundfish Fisheries District and San Joaquin Valley Unified Air suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘In Off Alaska’’ (RIN0648–AQ02) received on Au- Pollution Control District’’ (FRL#7536–2) re- the Matter of Amendment of the Commis- gust 22, 2003; to the Committee on Com- ceived on August 26, 2003; to the Committee sion’s Space Station Licensing Rules and merce, Science, and Transportation. on Environment and Public Works. Policies 200 Biennial Regulatory Review— EC–3736. A communication from the Attor- EC–3747. A communication from the Dep- Streamlining and Other Revisions of Part 25 ney Advisor, Department of Transportation, uty Associate Administrator, Environmental or the Commission’s Rules Governing the Li- transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant censing of, and Spectrum Usage by, Satellite discontinuation of service in acting role for to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revi- Network Earth Stations and Space Stations’’ the position of Associate Deputy Secretary, sions to the California State Implementation (FCC03–128) received on August 26, 2003; to Department of Transportation, received on Plan; Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality the Committee on Commerce, Science, and August 22, 2003; to the Committee on Com- Management District’’ (FRL#7526–4) received Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. on August 26, 2003; to the Committee on En- EC–3728. A communication from the Regu- EC–3737. A communication from the Dep- vironment and Public Works. latory Officer, Federal Motor Carrier Safety uty Assistant Administrator, Office of Sus- EC–3748. A communication from the Dep- Administration, Department of Transpor- tainable Fisheries, National Marine Fish- uty Associate Administrator, Environmental tation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- eries Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant port of a rule entitled ‘‘Safety Requirements the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Framework Ad- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revi- for Operators of Small Passenger-Carrying justment 38 to the Northeast Multispecies sions to the California State Implementation Commercial Motor Vehicles Used in Inter- Fishery Management Plan’’ (RIN0648–AQ76) Plan, South Coast Air Quality Management state Commerce’’ (RIN2126–AA52) received on received on August 22, 2003; to the Com- District’’ (FRL#7526–6) received on August

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Plan, San Diego County Air Pollution Con- f S. 684 trol District’’ (FRL#7535–1) received on Au- At the request of Mr. SMITH, the gust 26, 2003; to the Committee on Environ- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS name of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. ment and Public Works. S. 249 ENSIGN) was added as a cosponsor of S. EC–3750. A communication from the Dep- 684, a bill to create an office within the uty Associate Administrator, Environmental At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant name of the Senator from Arkansas Department of Justice to undertake to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Ap- (Mrs. LINCOLN) was added as a cospon- certain specific steps to ensure that all proval and Promulgation Implementation sor of S. 249, a bill to amend title 38, American citizens harmed by terrorism Plans Georgia: Approval of Revisions to United States Code, to provide that re- overseas receive equal treatment by State Implementation Plan’’ (FRL#7543–9) marriage of the surviving spouse of a the United States Government regard- received on August 22, 2003; to the Com- deceased veteran after age 55 shall not less of the terrorists’ country of origin mittee on Environment and Public Works. result in termination of dependency or residence, and to ensure that all ter- f and indemnity compensation otherwise rorists involved in such attacks are REPORTS OF COMMITTEES payable to that surviving spouse. pursued, prosecuted, and punished with S. 300 equal vigor, regardless of the terror- The following reports of committees At the request of Mr. HAGEL, his ists’ country of origin or residence. were submitted: name was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 896 By Mr. MCCAIN, from the Committee on 300, a bill to award a congressional gold At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the Commerce, Science, and Transportation, name of the Senator from Massachu- with amendments: medal to Jackie Robinson (post- setts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a co- S. 1264. A bill to reauthorize the Federal humously), in recognition of his many Communications Commission, and for other contributions to the Nation, and to ex- sponsor of S. 896, a bill to establish a purposes (Rept. No. 108–140). press the sense of Congress that there public education and awareness pro- By Mr. MCCAIN, from the Committee on should be a national day in recognition gram relating to emergency contracep- Commerce, Science, and Transportation, of Jackie Robinson. tion. with an amendment: S. 349 S. 971 S. 1046. A bill to amend the Communica- At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the tions Act of 1934 to preserve localism, to fos- name of the Senator from North Caro- ter and promote the diversity of television name of the Senator from North Caro- programming, to foster and promote com- lina (Mr. EDWARDS) was added as a co- lina (Mr. EDWARDS) was added as a co- petition, and to prevent excessive concentra- sponsor of S. 349, a bill to amend title sponsor of S. 971, a bill to amend title tion of ownership of the nation’s television II of the Social Security Act to repeal XIX of the Social Security Act to pro- broadcast stations (Rept. No. 108–141). the Government pension offset and vide individuals with disabilities and f windfall elimination provisions. older Americans with equal access to community-based attendant services S. 431 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND and supports, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. VOINOVICH, the JOINT RESOLUTIONS S. 1019 name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. The following bills and joint resolu- At the request of Mr. DEWINE, the DEWINE) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Texas (Mrs. tions were introduced, read the first 431, a bill to amend the Solid Waste HUTCHISON) was added as a cosponsor of and second times by unanimous con- Disposal Act to impose certain limits S. 1019, a bill to amend titles 10 and 18, sent, and referred as indicated: on the receipt of out-of-State munic- United States Code, to protect unborn By Mr. ENSIGN (for himself and Mr. ipal solid waste. REID): victims of violence. S. 511 S. 1575. A bill to direct the Secretary of S. 1046 At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the Agriculture to sell certain parcels of Federal At the request of Mr. HOLLINGS, the land in Carson City and Douglas County, Ne- name of the Senator from California name of the Senator from New Jersey vada; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. CORZINE) was added as a cosponsor ural Resources. of S. 511, a bill to provide permanent By Mr. BYRD (for himself and Mr. of S. 1046, a bill to amend the Commu- funding for the Payment In Lieu of nications Act of 1934 to preserve local- ROCKEFELLER): Taxes program, and for other purposes. S. 1576. A bill to revise the boundary of ism, to foster and promote the diver- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and S. 538 sity of television programming, to fos- for other purposes; to the Committee on En- At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the ter and promote competition, and to ergy and Natural Resources. name of the Senator from Massachu- prevent excessive concentration of By Mr. THOMAS: setts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a co- ownership of the nation’s television S. 1577. A bill to extend the deadline for sponsor of S. 538, a bill to amend the broadcast stations. commencement of construction of a hydro- Public Health Service Act to establish electric project in the State of Wyoming; to S. 1055 the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- a program to assist family caregivers At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the sources. in accessing affordable and high-qual- name of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. By Mr. BREAUX: ity respite care, and for other purposes. REID) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 1578. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- S. 569 1055, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- enue Code of 1986 to classify qualified rental At the request of Mr. ENSIGN, the enue Code of 1986 to provide physicians office furniture as 5-year property for pur- names of the Senator from Connecticut and other health care professionals poses of depreciation; to the Committee on (Mr. LIEBERMAN) and the Senator from Finance. with a tax credit for qualified expendi- By Mr. DEWINE: Arizona (Mr. MCCAIN) were added as co- tures for medical professional mal- S. 1579. A bill to provide for the continu- sponsors of S. 569, a bill to amend title practice insurance, and for other pur- ation of the Pediatric Research Initiative; to XVIII of the Social Security Act to re- poses. the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, peal the medicare outpatient rehabili- S. 1129 and Pensions. tation therapy caps. At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the By Mr. HATCH (for himself, Mr. KEN- S. 610 name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. NEDY, and Mr. DEWINE): S. 1580. A bill to amend the Immigration At the request of Mr. VOINOVICH, the COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. and Nationality Act to extend the special name of the Senator from Delaware 1129, a bill to provide for the protection immigrant religious worker program; to the (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor of unaccompanied alien children, and Committee on the Judiciary. of S. 610, a bill to amend the provisions for other purposes.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S03SE3.REC S03SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY September 3, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11033 S. 1190 force to recommend an appropriate rec- Mr. BYRD. Mr. President, today I am At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the ognition for the slave laborers who introducing legislation to expand the names of the Senator from Connecticut worked on the construction of the park boundaries for the Harpers Ferry (Mr. DODD) and the Senator from Con- United States Capitol. National Historic Park. Harpers Ferry, necticut (Mr. LIEBERMAN) were added S. RES. 169 located at the confluence of the Poto- as cosponsors of S. 1190, a bill to ex- At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the mac and Shenandoah Rivers, is one of pand and enhance postbaccalaureate name of the Senator from Maryland West Virginia’s jewels. Its place in opportunities at Hispanic-serving insti- (Mr. SARBANES) was added as a cospon- American history, coupled with the tutions, and for other purposes. sor of S. Res. 169, a resolution express- natural scenic beauty of the park and S. 1289 ing the sense of the Senate that the its surroundings, make for a one-of-a- At the request of Mr. GRAHAM of United States Postal Service should kind experience for local residents and Florida, the name of the Senator from issue a postage stamp commemorating visitors alike. Now is the time to move Minnesota (Mr. DAYTON) was added as a Anne Frank. forward with that effort. cosponsor of S. 1289, a bill to name the S. RES. 204 Harpers Ferry has been the backdrop Department of Veterans Affairs Med- At the request of Mr. BIDEN, the for remarkable historic events. Here, in ical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, name of the Senator from California one setting, several themes in Amer- ica’s story converge: exploration, in- after Paul Wellstone. (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- dustry and transportation, the ques- S. 1331 sponsor of S. Res. 204, a resolution des- ignating the week of November 9 tion of slavery, the Civil War, and the At the request of Mr. SANTORUM, the natural splendor of our Nation. names of the Senator from Louisiana through November 15, 2003, as ‘‘Na- tional Veterans Awareness Week’’ to We are taught that the Lewis and (Ms. LANDRIEU) and the Senator from emphasize the need to develop edu- Clark Expedition began in Wood River, Kentucky (Mr. MCCONNELL) were added cational programs regarding the con- IL, on the Mississippi River in 1804. as cosponsors of S. 1331, a bill to clarify tributions of veterans to the country. But, in fact, Harpers Ferry also con- the treatment of tax attributes under tributed to that important historic ex- S. RES. 205 section 108 of the Internal Revenue pedition by providing a cache of sup- Code of 1986 for taxpayers which file At the request of Mr. COLEMAN, the names of the Senator from Montana plies that helped sustain these brave consolidated returns. explorers as they traveled to the Pa- (Mr. BURNS), the Senator from New S. 1384 cific Ocean and back. Jersey (Mr. LAUTENBERG) and the Sen- One of Harpers Ferry’s most famous At the request of Mr. ALLARD, the ator from New York (Mr. SCHUMER) incidents occurred in 1859 when the name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. were added as cosponsors of S. Res. 205, fierce abolitionist leader John Brown CHAMBLISS) was added as a cosponsor of a resolution expressing the sense of the and a small band of raiders held Fed- S. 1384, a bill to amend title 23, United Senate that a commemorative postage eral troops at bay in the Federal arse- States Code, to provide State and local stamp should be issued on the subject nal. John Brown’s capture fueled the authorities a means by which to elimi- of autism awareness. growing tensions on the issue of slav- nate congestion on the Interstate Sys- S. RES. 210 tem. ery. At the request of Mr. HATCH, the The property includes the oper- S. 1414 names of the Senator from Massachu- ational Baltimore & Ohio train station, At the request of Mr. HATCH, the setts (Mr. KERRY), the Senator from and it borders a part of the Chesapeake name of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. New Jersey (Mr. LAUTENBERG), the Sen- and Ohio Canal. Both the railroad and ENSIGN) was added as a cosponsor of S. ator from Louisiana (Ms. LANDRIEU) the canal made Harpers Ferry a key 1414, a bill to restore second amend- and the Senator from Alaska (Ms. MUR- transit point during the Civil War. ment rights in the District of Colum- KOWSKI) were added as cosponsors of S. In September 1862, 37,000 Union and bia. Res. 210, a resolution expressing the Confederate troops wrestled for the S. 1510 sense of the Senate that supporting a control of Harpers Ferry. Over the At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the balance between work and personal life course of 4 days, a famous West Vir- name of the Senator from New Jersey is in the best interest of national work- ginian, GEN Thomas Jonathan ‘‘Stone- (Mr. LAUTENBERG) was added as a co- er productivity, and that the President wall’’ Jackson, battled Union troops sponsor of S. 1510, a bill to amend the should issue a proclamation desig- that were under the leadership of COL Immigration and Nationality Act to nating October as ‘‘National Work and Dixon Miles in the area of Schoolhouse provide a mechanism for United States Family Month’’. Ridge and Bolivar Heights. When it was citizens and lawful permanent resi- S. RES. 212 over, the largest surrender of Union dents to sponsor their permanent part- At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the soldiers, 12,500 in all, occurred. Jack- ners for residence in the United States, names of the Senator from California son’s victory allowed GEN Robert E. and for other purposes. (Mrs. BOXER), the Senator from Indiana Lee to carry his fight further to S. 1543 (Mr. LUGAR), the Senator from New Sharpsburg, MD, where the bloodiest Mexico (Mr. BINGAMAN), the Senator At the request of Mrs. CLINTON, the single day battle of the Civil War the name of the Senator from New Jersey from Wisconsin (Mr. FEINGOLD), the Battle of Antietam—was fought. Senator from Oregon (Mr. SMITH), the (Mr. LAUTENBERG) was added as a co- Harpers Ferry’s rich history is sponsor of S. 1543, a bill to amend and Senator from Arizona (Mr. KYL) and matched only by its great natural improve provisions relating to the the Senator from Nebraska (Mr. beauty. Throughout the year, residents workforce investment and adult edu- HAGEL) were added as cosponsors of S. and visitors alike can be seen enjoying cation systems of the Nation. Res. 212, a resolution welcoming His fishing, hiking, biking, horseback Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama riding, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, S. 1566 and recognizing his commitment to and much more in this scenic park. In At the request of Mr. CORZINE, the non-violence, human rights, freedom, the summer of 2001, the Peregrine Fal- name of the Senator from New Jersey and democracy. con Restoration Project began at the (Mr. LAUTENBERG) was added as a co- f park. Since that time, 12 peregrine fal- sponsor of S. 1566, a bill to improve fire con chicks have been released across safety by creating incentives for the STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED the Potomac River on Maryland installation of automatic fire sprinkler BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Heights. This and other efforts are un- systems. By Mr. BYRD (for himself and derway to restore these incredible S. CON. RES. 17 Mr. ROCKEFELLER): raptors to their native nesting sites in At the request of Mr. SANTORUM, the S. 1576. A bill to revise the boundary the Appalachian region. name of the Senator from Minnesota of Harpers Ferry National Historical Today, the park is home to a vast (Mr. COLEMAN) was added as a cospon- Park, and for other purposes; to the array of outdoor and recreational op- sor of S. Con. Res. 17, a concurrent res- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- portunities. The historical, rec- olution establishing a special task sources. reational, and ecological significance

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The boundary (G) how the Initiative interfaces with the The extension would allow religious expansion has the support of a number Off-Patent research fund of the National In- organizations to continue their impor- of groups, including the Friends of stitutes of Health; and (H) any recommended modifications that tant programs and would provide a Harpers Ferry, the Harpers Ferry Con- Congress should consider in the authority or measure of stability that religious or- servancy, and the Civil War Preserva- structure of the Initiative within the Na- ganizations need to set long term ob- tion Trust. tional Institutes of Health for the optimal jectives. It is very important that Harpers Ferry became a part of the operation and success of the Initiative. faith-based organizations be able to National Park System in 1944. My leg- serve the community through the es- islation would expand its boundary by By Mr. HATCH (for himself, Mr. sential services provided by religious 1,240 acres, from its current 2,505 acres KENNEDY, and Mr. DEWINE): workers. to 3,745 acres. In order to educate local S. 1580. A bill to amend the Immigra- I ask for the support of my col- residents about the expansion process, tion and Nationality Act to extend the leagues for the Religious Workers’ Act I directed the National Park Service, special immigrant religious worker of 2003. in the year 2000, to conduct a public program; to the Committee on the Ju- I ask unanimous consent that the outreach program. As part of that pro- diciary. text of the bill be printed in the gram, the Park Service asked for pub- Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I rise RECORD. lic response to potential expansion. today to introduce the Religious Work- There being no objection, the bill was Since the publication of the study, ers’ Act of 2003. It provides permanent ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as some lands have been purchased under authority for 5,000 visas per year for follows: the current acquisition ceiling. Fur- non-minister religious workers. These S. 1580 ther, the larger expansion proposal, religious workers fulfill a need in the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- which would be authorized by the pas- religious communities around this na- resentatives of the United States of America in sage of my legislation, has the strong tion. I would like to thank Senators Congress assembled, support of 94 percent of the responders. KENNEDY and CHAMBLISS for cospon- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. So, Mr. President, we must do all soring this bill. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Religious that we can to protect such very spe- The provision relating to the ‘‘non- Workers Act of 2003’’. cial places. Therefore, I am proud to in- minister’’ religious workers was en- SEC. 2. PERMANENT EXTENSION OF SPECIAL IM- troduce this legislation that I hope will acted through the Immigration Act of MIGRANT RELIGIOUS WORKER PRO- protect an important place for West 1990. Prior to 1990, churches, syna- GRAM. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 101(a)(27)(C)(ii) of Virginia and the Nation as a whole. gogues, mosques, and their affiliated Mr. President, I yield the floor. the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 organizations experienced significant U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(C)(ii)) is amended by strik- difficulties in trying to gain admission ing ‘‘2003’’ each place that term appears and By Mr. DEWINE: S. 1579. A bill to provide for the con- for a much needed minister or other inserting ‘‘2008’’. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment tinuation of the Pediatric Research persons necessary to provide religious services to the communities. Through made by subsection (a) shall take effect on Initiative; to the Committee on Health, October 1, 2003. Education, Labor, and Pensions. the 1990 Act, Congress recognized that Mr. DEWINE. Mr. President, I ask religious institutions deserved to be on By Ms. CANTWELL (for herself unanimous consent that the text of the equal footing as the business and edu- and Mr. ENZI): bill be printed in the RECORD. cational institutions in terms of hav- S. 1581. A bill to mitigate the harm There being no objection, the bill was ing their human resources needs ad- to individuals through the Nation who ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as dressed. have been victimized by identity theft, follows: I would like to quote from a letter to prevent identity theft, and for other written by the last Mother Theresa to S. 1579 purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Senator Abraham shortly before her diciary. Representatives of the United States of America passing, asking for continuation of this Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I in Congress assembled, visa category when it was about to sun- rise today to re-introduce legislation SECTION 1. PEDIATRIC RESEARCH INITIATIVE. set in 1997. Mother Theresa said: critical to helping victims of identity The Director of the National Institutes It means so much to our poor people, to theft. This legislation, the Identity of Health in implementing the Pediatric Re- have Sisters who understand them and their Theft Victims Assistance Act, passed search Initiative under section 409D of the culture. It takes a long time for a Sister to Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 284h), understand the people and a culture, so now the Senate by unanimous consent in shall— our Society wants to keep our Sisters in the 107th Congress, and I look forward (1) continue the Initiative and emphasize their mission countries on a more long-term to its passage again this Congress. Last the importance of pediatric research, par- basis. Please help us and our poor by extend- year, the legislation had strong bipar- ticularly translational research; and ing this law. tisan support, as evidenced by the fact (2) not later than January of 2004, con- The simple plea of this great humani- that Senator MIKE ENZI is cosponsoring tinue to report to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Sen- tarian speak volumes regarding why it again. The bill has broad support ate and the Committee on Energy and Com- this law is needed. from law enforcement, consumers’ merce of the House of Representatives on the In addition, I recently received a let- groups, and privacy advocates. Last status of the Pediatric Research Initiative, ter from Bishop Thomas Wenski, Chair- year, the National Center for the Vic- including— man of the U.S. Conference of Catholic tims of Crime, the Fraternal Order of (A) the extent of the total funds obli- Bishops’ Committee on Migration. Police, Consumers Union, Identity gated to conduct or support pediatric re- Bishop Wenski tells me that the reli- Theft Resource Center, U.S. Public In- search across the National Institutes of gious workers covered by this act terest Group, Police Executive Forum, Health, including the specific support and re- would provide humanitarian services to search awards allocated by the Office of the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, and Director through the Initiative; the most needy, such as shelter and nu- Amazon.com supported the bill. Twen- (B) the activities of the cross-institute trition. They would care for and min- ty-two State Attorneys General signed committee on pediatric research in assisting ister to the sick, aged, and dying in a letter supporting the legislation. the Director in considering requests for new hospitals. They counsel adolescents Identity theft is the fastest-growing or expanded pediatric research to be funded and others suffering hardship, and sup- crime in the country. The Federal through the Initiative; port families in crisis. Bishop Wenski Trade Commission found that com- (C) how the Director plans to budget dol- further advises that there is a ‘‘rapid plaints of identity theft increased 87 lars toward the Initiative for fiscal year 2004; decrease in the number of Americans percent between 2001 and 2002, and over (D) the amount the Director has ex- pended to implement the Initiative since the turning to religious vocations. . . . In 161,000 complaints were received by the enactment of the Initiative; these times of uncertainty, it is more agency last year. A July 2003 study by (E) the status of any research conducted important than ever that faith based Gartner Inc. found that there was a 79- as a result of the Initiative; organizations be able to serve the com- percent increase in identity theft in

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Even after a con- the victim’s knowledge, yet leaves who they claim to be, is a victim of sumer reports to a credit reporting scars on their credit records and rep- identity theft, and has filed claims agency that they have been victimized utations that can last for years, and with both local law enforcement and by identity theft, the consumer often cost thousands of dollars to repair. the FTC. With this document in hand, can not get the reporting agencies to The Secret Service has estimated the victim can then obtain from busi- block reporting of activities that re- that consumers lose $745 million to the nesses the records they need. sulted from the identity theft. problem each year, and this number is The need for a national system is My bill again requires that presen- clearly growing as the number of iden- readily apparent, as identity theft is tation of the FTC certificate, police re- tity thefts increases. When a victim re- increasingly a crime that crosses State port and photo identification establish alizes that his or her identity was sto- lines. One of the greatest challenges that the person is in fact a victim of len it’s just the beginning of their trou- identity theft presents to law enforce- identity theft and requires credit-re- bles. The FTC estimates that it costs ment is that a stolen identity is used porting agencies to block information the average victim $1,000 in long-dis- to create false identities in many dif- that appears on a victim’s credit report tance phone calls, notary charges, ferent localities in different states. Al- as a result of the identity theft. It also mailing costs and lost wages to get his though identity theft is a federal changes current law that requires indi- or her financial life back in order after crime, most often, state and local law viduals to bring suit against a credit an identity thief strikes. The Identity enforcement agencies are responsible reporting agency within two years Theft Resource Center estimates that for investigating and prosecuting the from the time the agency commits a average identity theft victims spend crimes. Yet law enforcement has yet to violation of laws on fair reporting of 175 hours to clear their records. fully recognize the serious nature of credit. This makes little sense, since it But the costs are not confined to con- the problem or to develop a coordi- may be years before a misrepresenta- sumers—identity theft hits businesses nated investigative strategy. For ex- tion comes to the attention of a victim and the economy, too. Identity theft- ample, in the case of Michael Calip of of identity theft. The bill requires that related losses suffered by MasterCard Centralia, Washington, identity thieves the statute of limitations begin ticking and Visa jumped from $79.9 million in not only ran up $60,000 in debts, they from the time when a consumer dis- 1996 to $144.3 million in 2000. One study also committed crimes using his covers or has reason to know that a estimates that by 2006 identity theft name—trashing his credit record and misrepresentation by a credit reporting will cost the financial institution sec- creating a criminal record. Michael agency has occurred. tor alone $8 billion per year. tracked the thieves to Wyoming, but The bill leaves in place State laws To take just one of many examples had difficulty convincing local authori- that are more stringent and provides from my state, Jenni D’Avis of Mill ties there to pursue his case. that either Federal prosecutors or Creek, Washington, had her Social Se- My bill for the first time also permits State Attorney Generals may enforce curity number stolen when a thief took a victim to designate the investigating this law. her mail and found the number listed agency, either local or State law en- Jenni and Michael’s stories illustrate on a letter from her community col- forcement or Federal investigators, to the unique problems victims of iden- lege. The criminal used the number to act as their agents in obtaining evi- tity theft face. Although penalties obtain a state identification card, and dence of identity theft. This both eases exist for identity thieves, no remedies in turn used that to get credit. In just the burden on the victim and aids po- are available for their victims. The 23 days, the thief ran up $100,000 in bad lice in investigating suspected identity scope of the problem is made worse be- debt—all in Jenni’s name. Once she be- theft rings. In addition it requires the cause it’s too easy for a criminal to came aware of the problem, she had to existing Identity Theft Coordinating steal someone’s identity and cause se- become a ‘‘Nancy Drew,’’ and track Committee to consult with State and rious harm before the theft is even dis- down information. Businesses were re- local law enforcement agencies. covered. And when these criminals luctant to give her the information she Acquiring the evidence of the fraudu- cross state lines, it can be even harder needed to determine the extent of the lent use of identity currently can be an for victims to trace the problem and problem and clear her name and credit enormous and time-consuming problem repair the damage. For these reasons, record. She is still repairing the dam- for victims. The Identity Theft Victims it’s imperative that we pass federal leg- age. Assistance Act makes this job easier islation for the victims of identity Sadly, Jenni’s story is not unique. by establishing that any business pre- theft. Victims of identity theft have dif- sented with the FTC certificate identi- The government, creditors and credit ficulty restoring their credit and re- fying the person as a victim of identity reporting agencies have a shared re- gaining control of their identity, in theft, together with a police report and sponsibility to assist identity theft vic- part, because they have no simple a government issued photo ID must de- tims mitigate the harm that results means to show creditors and credit re- liver copies of all the financial records from frauds perpetrated in the victim’s porting agencies that they are who that document the fraud to the victim name. We need to build up the law en- they say they are. In order to prove within 20 days. This is a critically im- forcement network, already started by fraud, a victim often needs copies of portant change from current law be- the Federal Trade Commission and creditors records, such as applications cause it guarantees that victims will other federal agencies under the Iden- and information, and records from the be able to obtain the evidence they tity Theft and Assumption Deterrence companies the identity thief did busi- need while also providing businesses Act of 1998. We need to further improve ness with. Ironically, victims have dif- more certainty that they are not vio- law enforcement coordination, particu- ficulty obtaining these business lating someone’s privacy or providing larly between the various local and records because the victim’s personally sensitive information to the wrong par- state jurisdictions combating identity identifying information does not match ties. It also provides new liability pro- theft and the associated crimes. the information on file with the busi- tections for businesses that make a We also need to provide better and ness. good faith effort to assist victims of timelier information to businesses so This bill fixes that problem. The identity theft. they can head off fraud before it hap- Identify Theft Victims Assistance Act Of course, the greatest harm to con- pens. That is why my bill also expands creates a standardized national process sumers victimized by theft of their the jurisdiction of the interagency co- for a person to establish he or she is a identity is often a bad credit rating or ordinating committee established victim of identity theft for purposes of a poor credit score that results from under the Internet False Identification tracing fraudulent credit transactions fraudulent use of the consumer’s iden- Act of 2000. Currently, the coordination and obtaining the evidence to repair tity. According to the FTC, it often committee has the mandate to study

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Treatment of identity theft mitiga- tion subparagraph (A), nothing in this section forcement of identity theft law and ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section— permits a business entity to disclose infor- specifically requires the committee to ‘‘(1) the term ‘business entity’ means any mation that the business entity is otherwise examine and recommend what assist- corporation, trust, partnership, sole propri- prohibited from disclosing under any other ance the federal government can pro- etorship, or unincorporated association, in- applicable provision of Federal or State law. ‘‘(c) VERIFICATION OF IDENTITY AND vide state and local law enforcement cluding any financial service provider, finan- CLAIM.—Unless a business entity, at its dis- agencies to better coordinate in the cial information repository, creditor (as that cretion, is otherwise able to verify the iden- battle against identity theft. term is defined in section 103 of the Truth in tity of a victim making a request under sub- There is no doubt about the scope of Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1602)), telecommuni- section (b)(1), the victim shall provide to the the problem: identity theft is already a cations, utilities, or other service provider; business entity— major problem, and it’s getting worse. ‘‘(2) the term ‘consumer’ means an indi- ‘‘(1) as proof of positive identification, at We must provide victims with the tools vidual; the election of the business entity— they need to regain control of their ‘‘(3) the term ‘financial information’ ‘‘(A) the presentation of a government- means information identifiable as relating to lives. The Identity Theft Victims As- issued identification card; an individual consumer that concerns the ‘‘(B) personally identifying information of sistance of 2003 will help victims of amount and conditions of the assets, liabil- identity theft recover their identity the same type as was provided to the busi- ities, or credit of the consumer, including— ness entity by the unauthorized person; or and restore their good credit. I look ‘‘(A) account numbers and balances; ‘‘(C) personally identifying information forward to working with my colleagues ‘‘(B) nonpublic personal information, as that the business entity typically requests to promptly enact this bill into law. that term is defined in section 509 of the from new applicants or for new transactions I ask unanimous consent that the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. 6809); and at the time of the victim’s request for infor- text of the legislation be printed in the ‘‘(C) codes, passwords, social security num- mation; and RECORD. bers, tax identification numbers, State iden- ‘‘(2) as proof of a claim of identity theft, at There being no objection, the bill was tifier numbers issued by a State department the election of the business entity— of licensing, and other information used for ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as ‘‘(A) a copy of a police report evidencing the purpose of account access or transaction follows: the claim of the victim of identity theft; initiation; ‘‘(B) a properly completed copy of a stand- S. 1581 ‘‘(4) the term ‘financial information reposi- ardized affidavit of identity theft developed Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tory’ means a person engaged in the business and made available by the Federal Trade resentatives of the United States of America in of providing services to consumers who have Commission; or Congress assembled, a credit, deposit, trust, stock, or other finan- ‘‘(C) any properly completed affidavit of SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. cial services account or relationship with fact that is acceptable to the business entity This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Identity that person; for that purpose. Theft Victims Assistance Act of 2003’’. ‘‘(5) the term ‘identity theft’ means a vio- ‘‘(d) VERIFICATION STANDARD.—Prior to re- SEC. 2. FINDINGS. lation of section 1028 or any other similar leasing records pursuant to subsection (b), a Congress finds the following: provision of applicable Federal or State law; business entity shall take reasonable steps (1) The crime of identity theft is the fast- ‘‘(6) the term ‘means of identification’ has to verify the identity of the alleged victim est growing crime in the United States. Ac- the same meaning given the term in section requesting such records. cording to a recent estimate, 7,000,000 Ameri- 1028; ‘‘(e) LIMITATION ON LIABILITY.—No business cans were victims of identity theft in the ‘‘(7) the term ‘victim’ means a consumer entity may be held liable for a disclosure, past year, a 79 percent increase over previous whose means of identification or financial made in good faith and reasonable judgment estimates. information has been used or transferred (or pursuant to, and in compliance with, this (2) Stolen identities are often used to per- has been alleged to have been used or trans- section, where such disclosure is made— petuate crimes in many cities and States, ferred) without the authority of that con- ‘‘(1) for the purpose of detection, investiga- making it more difficult for consumers to re- sumer with the intent to commit, or with tion, or prosecution of identity theft; or store their respective identities. the intent to aid or abet, an identity theft; ‘‘(2) to assist a victim in recovery of fines, (3) Identity theft cost consumers more and restitution, rehabilitation of the credit of than $745,000,000 in 1998 and has increased ‘‘(8) the terms not defined in this section the victim, or such other relief as may be ap- dramatically in the last few years. It has or otherwise defined in section 3(s) of the propriate. ‘‘(f) AUTHORITY TO DECLINE TO PROVIDE IN- been estimated that identity theft victims Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. FORMATION.—A business entity may decline within the business community lose an aver- 1813(s)) shall have the meaning given to them to provide information under subsection (b) age of $17,000. in section 1(b) of the International Banking if, in the exercise of good faith and reason- (4) Identity theft is ruinous to the good Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3101). able judgment, the business entity deter- name and credit of consumers whose identi- ‘‘(b) INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO VICTIMS.— mines that— ties are misappropriated, and consumers ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A business entity that ‘‘(1) this section does not require disclosure may be denied otherwise deserved credit and has provided credit, provided, for consider- of the information; may have to spend enormous time, effort, ation, products, goods, or services, accepted ‘‘(2) the request for the information is and money to restore their respective identi- payment, otherwise entered into a commer- based on a misrepresentation of fact by the ties. cial transaction for consideration with a per- victim relevant to the request for informa- (5) As of the date of enactment of this Act, son that has made unauthorized use of the tion; or a national mechanism does not exist to as- means of identification of the victim, or pos- ‘‘(3) the information requested is Internet sist identity theft victims to obtain evidence sesses information relating to such trans- navigational data or similar information of identity theft, restore their credit, and re- action, shall, not later than 20 days after the about a person’s visit to a website or online gain control of their respective identities. receipt of a written request by the victim, service. (6) Consumers who are victims of identity meeting the requirements of subsection (c), ‘‘(g) NO NEW RECORDKEEPING OBLIGATION.— theft need a nationally standardized means provide, without charge, a copy of all appli- Nothing in this section creates an obligation of— cation and business transaction information on the part of a business entity to obtain, re- (A) establishing their true identities and related to the transaction being alleged as tain, or maintain information or records claims of identity theft to all business enti- an identity theft to— that are not otherwise required to be ob- ties, credit reporting agencies, and Federal ‘‘(A) the victim; tained, retained, or maintained in the ordi- and State law enforcement agencies; ‘‘(B) any Federal, State, or local governing nary course of its business or under other ap- (B) obtaining information documenting law enforcement agency or officer specified plicable law. fraudulent transactions from business enti- by the victim in such a request; or ‘‘(h) ENFORCEMENT.— ties; ‘‘(C) any law enforcement agency inves- ‘‘(1) INJUNCTIVE ACTIONS BY THE ATTORNEY (C) reporting identity theft to consumer tigating the identity theft and authorized by GENERAL.— credit reporting agencies. the victim to take receipt of records pro- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Whenever it appears (7) Business entities, credit reporting agen- vided under this section. that a business entity to which this section cies, and government agencies have a shared ‘‘(2) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.— applies has engaged, is engaged, or is about responsibility to assist victims of identity ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—No provision of Federal to engage, in any act or practice consti- theft to mitigate the harm caused by any or State law (except a law involving the non- tuting a violation of this section, the Attor- fraud perpetrated in the name of the victims. disclosure of information related to a pend- ney General of the United States may bring

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a civil action in an appropriate district court to investment advisers registered with the ‘‘(5) CONSTRUCTION.—For purposes of bring- of the United States to— Commission under such Act; ing any civil action under this subsection, ‘‘(i) enjoin such act or practice; ‘‘(vi) by the Secretary of Transportation, nothing in this section shall be construed to ‘‘(ii) enforce compliance with this section; under subtitle IV of title 49, with respect to prevent an attorney general of a State from and all carriers subject to the jurisdiction of the exercising the powers conferred on such at- ‘‘(iii) obtain such other equitable relief as Surface Transportation Board; torney general by the laws of that State to— the court determines to be appropriate. ‘‘(vii) by the Secretary of Transportation, ‘‘(A) conduct investigations; ‘‘(B) OTHER INJUNCTIVE RELIEF.—Upon a under part A of subtitle VII of title 49, with ‘‘(B) administer oaths or affirmations; or proper showing in the action under subpara- respect to any air carrier or any foreign air ‘‘(C) compel the attendance of witnesses or graph (A), the court shall grant a permanent carrier subject to that part; and the production of documentary and other injunction or a temporary restraining order ‘‘(viii) by the Secretary of Agriculture, evidence. without bond. under the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 ‘‘(6) LIMITATION ON STATE ACTION WHILE ‘‘(2) ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT.— (7 U.S.C. 181 et seq.), except as provided in FEDERAL ACTION IS PENDING.—In any case in ‘‘(A) FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION.— section 406 of that Act (7 U.S.C. 226, 2271), which an action is instituted by or on behalf ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Except to the extent that with respect to any activities subject to that of the Attorney General of the United administrative enforcement is specifically Act. States, or appropriate Federal regulator au- thorized under paragraph (2), for a violation committed to another agency under subpara- ‘‘(C) AGENCY POWERS.— of this section, no State may, during the graph (B), a violation of this section shall be ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—A violation of any re- pendency of that action, institute an action deemed an unfair or deceptive act or practice quirement imposed under this section shall under this section against any defendant in violation of the Federal Trade Commis- be deemed to be a violation of a requirement named in the complaint in that action for sion Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.), for purposes of imposed under any Act referred to under sub- such violation. the exercise by the Federal Trade Commis- paragraph (B), for the purpose of the exercise ‘‘(7) VENUE; SERVICE OF PROCESS.— sion of its functions and powers under that by any agency referred to under subpara- ‘‘(A) VENUE.—Any action brought under Act. graph (B) of its powers under any such Act. this subsection may be brought in the dis- ‘‘(ii) AVAILABLE FUNCTIONS AND POWERS.— ULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in ‘‘(ii) R trict court of the United States— All of the functions and powers of the Fed- this section shall be construed to prevent a ‘‘(i) where the defendant resides; eral Trade Commission under the Federal Federal agency from exercising the powers ‘‘(ii) where the defendant is doing business; Trade Commission Act are available to the conferred upon such agency by Federal law or Commission to enforce compliance by any to— ‘‘(iii) that meets applicable requirements person with this section. ‘‘(I) conduct investigations; relating to venue under section 1391 of title ‘‘(B) OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES.—Compli- ‘‘(II) administer oaths or affirmations; or 28. ance with any requirements under this sec- ‘‘(III) compel the attendance of witnesses ‘‘(B) SERVICE OF PROCESS.—In an action tion may be enforced— or the production of documentary or other brought under this subsection, process may ‘‘(i) under section 8 of the Federal Deposit evidence. be served in any district in which the defend- Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1818)— ‘‘(3) PARENS PATRIAE AUTHORITY.— ant— ‘‘(I) by the Office of the Comptroller of the ‘‘(A) CIVIL ACTIONS.—In any case in which ‘‘(i) resides; Currency, with respect to national banks, the attorney general of a State has reason to ‘‘(ii) is doing business; or and Federal branches and Federal agencies of believe that an interest of the residents of ‘‘(iii) may be found. foreign banks (except brokers, dealers, per- that State has been, or is threatened to be, ‘‘(8) AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE.—In any civil sons providing insurance, investment compa- adversely affected by a violation of this sec- action brought to enforce this section, it is nies, and investment advisers); tion by any business entity, the State, as an affirmative defense (which the defendant ‘‘(II) by the Board of Governors of the Fed- parens patriae, may bring a civil action on must establish by a preponderance of the evi- eral Reserve System, with respect to mem- behalf of the residents of the State in a dis- dence) for a business entity to file an affi- ber banks of the Federal Reserve System trict court of the United States of appro- davit or answer stating that— (other than national banks), branches and priate jurisdiction to— ‘‘(A) the business entity has made a rea- agencies of foreign banks (other than Fed- ‘‘(i) enjoin that practice; sonably diligent search of its available busi- eral branches, Federal agencies, and insured ‘‘(ii) enforce compliance with this section; ness records; and State branches of foreign banks), commer- ‘‘(iii) obtain damages— ‘‘(B) the records requested under this sec- cial lending companies owned or controlled ‘‘(I) in the sum of actual damages, restitu- tion do not exist or are not available. by foreign banks, and organizations oper- tion, and other compensation on behalf of ‘‘(9) NO PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION.—Nothing ating under section 25 or 25A of the Federal the affected residents of the State; and in this section shall be construed to provide Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 601 et seq. and 611 et ‘‘(II) punitive damages, if the violation is a private right of action or claim for relief.’’. seq.); willful or intentional; and (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of ‘‘(III) by the Board of Directors of the Fed- ‘‘(iv) obtain such other equitable relief as sections at the beginning of chapter 47 of eral Deposit Insurance Corporation, with re- the court may consider to be appropriate. title 18, United States Code, is amended by spect to banks insured by the Federal De- ‘‘(B) NOTICE.—Before filing an action under inserting after the item relating to section posit Insurance Corporation (other than subparagraph (A), the attorney general of 1028 the following new item: members of the Federal Reserve System), in- the State involved shall, if practicable, pro- ‘‘1028A. Treatment of identity theft mitiga- sured State branches of foreign banks, and vide to the Attorney General of the United tion.’’. any subsidiaries of such entities (except bro- States, and where applicable, to the appro- SEC. 4. AMENDMENTS TO THE FAIR CREDIT RE- kers, dealers, persons providing insurance, priate Federal agency with the authority to PORTING ACT. investment companies, and investment ad- enforce this section under paragraph (2)— (a) CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY BLOCKING visers); and ‘‘(i) a written notice of the action; and OF INFORMATION RESULTING FROM IDENTITY ‘‘(IV) by the Director of the Office of Thrift ‘‘(ii) a copy of the complaint for the action. THEFT.—Section 611 of the Fair Credit Re- Supervision, with respect to savings associa- ‘‘(4) INTERVENTION.— porting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681i) is amended by tions, the deposits of which are insured by ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—On receiving notice of adding at the end the following: the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, an action under paragraph (3), the Attorney ‘‘(e) BLOCK OF INFORMATION RESULTING and any subsidiaries of such savings associa- General of the United States, and any Fed- FROM IDENTITY THEFT.— tions (except brokers, dealers, persons pro- eral agency with authority to enforce this ‘‘(1) BLOCK.—Except as provided in para- viding insurance, investment companies, and section under paragraph (2), shall have the graph (3) and not later than 30 days after the investment advisers); right to intervene in that action. date of receipt of proof of the identity of a ‘‘(ii) by the Board of the National Credit ‘‘(B) EFFECT OF INTERVENTION.—Any person consumer and an official copy of a police re- Union Administration, under the Federal or agency under subparagraph (A) that inter- port evidencing the claim of the consumer of Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), with venes in an action under paragraph (2) shall identity theft, a consumer reporting agency respect to any federally insured credit union, have the right to be heard on all relevant shall block the reporting of any information and any subsidiaries of such credit union; matters arising therein. identified by the consumer in the file of the ‘‘(iii) by the Securities and Exchange Com- ‘‘(C) SERVICE OF PROCESS.—Upon the re- consumer resulting from the identity theft, mission, under the Securities Exchange Act quest of the Attorney General of the United so that the information cannot be reported. of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.), with respect to States or any Federal agency with the au- ‘‘(2) NOTIFICATION.—A consumer reporting any broker or dealer; thority to enforce this section under para- agency shall promptly notify the furnisher of ‘‘(iv) by the Securities and Exchange Com- graph (2), the attorney general of a State information identified by the consumer mission, under the Investment Company Act that has filed an action under this section under paragraph (1)— of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a–1 et seq.), with respect shall, pursuant to rule 4(d)(4) of the Federal ‘‘(A) that the information may be a result to investment companies; Rules of Civil Procedure, serve the Attorney of identity theft; ‘‘(v) by the Securities and Exchange Com- General of the United States or the head of ‘‘(B) that a police report has been filed; mission, under the Investment Advisers Act such Federal agency, with a copy of the com- ‘‘(C) that a block has been requested under of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b–1 et seq.), with respect plaint. this subsection; and

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‘‘(D) of the effective date of the block. that consumer which is contained in the ‘‘(d) CONSULTATION.—In discharging its du- ‘‘(3) AUTHORITY TO DECLINE OR RESCIND.— database of not less than 1 other consumer ties, the coordinating committee shall con- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A consumer reporting reporting agency; and sult with interested parties, including State agency may decline to block, or may rescind ‘‘(III) the consumer reporting agency does and local law enforcement agencies, State any block, of consumer information under not store or maintain a database of informa- attorneys general, representatives of busi- this subsection if— tion obtained for resale from which new con- ness entities (as that term is defined in sec- ‘‘(i) in the exercise of good faith and rea- sumer reports are produced. tion 4 of the Identity Theft Victims Assist- sonable judgment, the consumer reporting ‘‘(iii) NOTICE.—In carrying out its obliga- ance Act of 2003), including telecommuni- agency finds that— tion under clause (ii), the consumer report- cations and utility companies, and organiza- ‘‘(I) the information was blocked due to a ing agency shall provide a notice to the con- tions representing consumers.’’. misrepresentation of fact by the consumer sumer of the decision to block the file. Such (c) REPORT DISTRIBUTION AND CONTENTS.— relevant to the request to block; or notice shall contain the name, address, and Section 2(e) of the Internet False Identifica- ‘‘(II) the consumer knowingly obtained telephone number of each consumer report- tion Prevention Act of 2000 (18 U.S.C. 1028 possession of goods, services, or moneys as a ing agency from which the consumer infor- note) (as redesignated by subsection (b)) is result of the blocked transaction or trans- mation was obtained for resale.’’. amended— actions, or the consumer should have known (b) FALSE CLAIMS.—Section 1028 of title 18, (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting that the consumer obtained possession of United States Code, is amended by adding at the following: goods, services, or moneys as a result of the the end the following: ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General blocked transaction or transactions; or ‘‘(j) Any person who knowingly falsely and the Secretary of the Treasury, at the end ‘‘(ii) the consumer agrees that the blocked claims to be a victim of identity theft for the of each year of the existence of the coordi- information or portions of the blocked infor- purpose of obtaining the blocking of infor- nating committee, shall report on the activi- mation were blocked in error. mation by a consumer reporting agency ties of the coordinating committee to— ‘‘(B) NOTIFICATION TO CONSUMER.—If the under section 611(e)(1) of the Fair Credit Re- ‘‘(A) the Committee on the Judiciary of block of information is declined or rescinded porting Act (15 U.S.C. 1681i(e)(1)) shall be the Senate; under this paragraph, the affected consumer fined under this title, imprisoned not more ‘‘(B) the Committee on the Judiciary of the shall be notified promptly, in the same man- than 3 years, or both.’’. House of Representatives; (c) STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.—Section 618 ner as consumers are notified of the reinser- ‘‘(C) the Committee on Banking, Housing, of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. tion of information under subsection and Urban Affairs of the Senate; and 1681p) is amended to read as follows: (a)(5)(B). ‘‘(D) the Committee on Financial Services ‘‘(C) SIGNIFICANCE OF BLOCK.—For purposes ‘‘SEC. 618. JURISDICTION OF COURTS; LIMITA- of the House of Representatives.’’; TION ON ACTIONS. of this paragraph, if a consumer reporting (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking ‘‘and’’ agency rescinds a block, the presence of in- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), an action to enforce at the end; and formation in the file of a consumer prior to (3) by striking subparagraph (F) and insert- the blocking of such information is not evi- any liability created under this title may be brought in any appropriate United States ing the following: dence of whether the consumer knew or ‘‘(F) a comprehensive description of Fed- should have known that the consumer ob- district court without regard to the amount in controversy, or in any other court of com- eral assistance provided to State and local tained possession of any goods, services, or law enforcement agencies to address identity monies as a result of the block. petent jurisdiction, not later than 2 years from the date of the defendant’s violation of theft; ‘‘(4) EXCEPTIONS.— ‘‘(G) a comprehensive description of co- ‘‘(A) NEGATIVE INFORMATION DATA.—A con- any requirement under this title. ‘‘(b) WILLFUL MISREPRESENTATION.—In any ordination activities between Federal, State, sumer reporting agency shall not be required case in which the defendant has materially and local law enforcement agencies that ad- to comply with this subsection when such and willfully misrepresented any informa- dress identity theft; and agency is issuing information for authoriza- tion required to be disclosed to an individual ‘‘(H) recommendations in the discretion of tions, for the purpose of approving or proc- under this title, and the information mis- the President, if any, for legislative or ad- essing negotiable instruments, electronic represented is material to the establishment ministrative changes that would— funds transfers, or similar methods of pay- of the liability of the defendant to that indi- ‘‘(i) facilitate more effective investigation ment, based solely on negative information, vidual under this title, an action to enforce and prosecution of cases involving— including— a liability created under this title may be ‘‘(I) identity theft; and ‘‘(i) dishonored checks; brought at any time within 2 years after the ‘‘(ii) accounts closed for cause; ‘‘(II) the creation and distribution of false date of discovery by the individual of the ‘‘(iii) substantial overdrafts; identification documents; misrepresentation. ‘‘(iv) abuse of automated teller machines; ‘‘(ii) improve the effectiveness of Federal ‘‘(c) IDENTITY THEFT.—An action to enforce assistance to State and local law enforce- or a liability created under this title may be ‘‘(v) other information which indicates a ment agencies and coordination between brought not later than 4 years from the date Federal, State, and local law enforcement risk of fraud occurring. of the defendant’s violation if— ‘‘(B) RESELLERS.— agencies; and ‘‘(1) the plaintiff is the victim of an iden- ‘‘(iii) simplify efforts by a person necessary ‘‘(i) NO RESELLER FILE.—The provisions of tity theft; or this subsection do not apply to a consumer to rectify the harm that results from the ‘‘(2) the plaintiff— reporting agency if the consumer reporting theft of the identity of such person.’’. ‘‘(A) has reasonable grounds to believe that agency— f the plaintiff is the victim of an identity ‘‘(I) does not maintain a file on the con- theft; and sumer from which consumer reports are pro- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND ‘‘(B) has not materially and willfully mis- duced; PROPOSED represented such a claim.’’. ‘‘(II) is not, at the time of the request of SA 1547. Mr. REID (for himself, Mr. BINGA- the consumer under paragraph (1), otherwise SEC. 5. COORDINATING COMMITTEE STUDY OF COORDINATION BETWEEN FEDERAL, MAN, Mrs. CLINTON, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mrs. MUR- furnishing or reselling a consumer report STATE, AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN RAY, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. KERRY, and Mr. concerning the information identified by the ENFORCING IDENTITY THEFT LAWS. CORZINE) proposed an amendment to amend- consumer; and (a) MEMBERSHIP; TERM.—Section 2 of the ment SA 1542 proposed by Mr. SPECTER to ‘‘(III) informs the consumer, by any means, Internet False Identification Prevention Act the bill H.R. 2660, making appropriations for that the consumer may report the identity of 2000 (18 U.S.C. 1028 note) is amended— the Departments of Labor, Health and theft to the Federal Trade Commission to (1) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘and the Human Services, and Education, and related obtain consumer information regarding iden- Commissioner of Immigration and Natu- agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- tity theft. ralization’’ and inserting ‘‘the Commissioner tember 30, 2004, and for other purposes. ‘‘(ii) RESELLER WITH FILE.—The sole obliga- of Immigration and Naturalization, the SA 1548. Mr. CAMPBELL (for himself, Mr. tion of the consumer reporting agency under Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, CHAMBLISS, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. BUNNING, Mr. this subsection, with regard to any request the Postmaster General, and the Commis- LIEBERMAN, and Ms. LANDRIEU) submitted an of a consumer under this subsection, shall be sioner of the United States Customs Serv- amendment intended to be proposed by him to block the consumer report maintained by ice,’’; and to the bill H.R. 2660, supra; which was or- the consumer reporting agency from any (2) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘2 years dered to lie on the table. subsequent use if— after the effective date of this Act.’’ and in- SA 1549. Mr. LAUTENBERG (for himself, ‘‘(I) the consumer, in accordance with the serting ‘‘on December 28, 2005.’’. Mr. CORZINE, Mr. DORGAN, Ms. LANDRIEU, and provisions of paragraph (1), identifies, to a (b) CONSULTATION.—Section 2 of the Inter- Mrs. MURRAY) submitted an amendment in- consumer reporting agency, information in net False Identification Prevention Act of tended to be proposed to amendment SA 1542 the file of the consumer that resulted from 2000 (18 U.S.C. 1028 note) is amended— proposed by Mr. SPECTER to the bill H.R. identity theft; (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as sub- 2660, supra; which was ordered to lie on the ‘‘(II) the consumer reporting agency is act- section (e); and table. ing as a reseller of the identified information (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the fol- SA 1550. Mr. CONRAD submitted an by assembling or merging information about lowing: amendment intended to be proposed to

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amendment SA 1542 proposed by Mr. SPECTER to funds reserved for migrant, seasonal, and SEC. ll. In addition to amounts made to the bill H.R. 2660, supra; which was or- other Head Start programs under section available under this title to carry out title V dered to lie on the table. 640(a)(2) of the Head Start Act. of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. SA 1551. Mr. CONRAD submitted an (b) Of the funds appropriated in this Act 3056 et seq.), there shall be made available to amendment intended to be proposed to for the National Institutes of Health, carry out such title amounts appropriated amendment SA 1542 proposed by Mr. SPECTER $150,000,000 shall not be available for obliga- for such title for fiscal year 2003 that were to the bill H.R. 2660, supra; which was or- tion until September 30, 2004. rescinded. Amounts made available under dered to lie on the table. (c) The amount $6,895,199,000 in section this title (including this section) for such SA 1552. Ms. MIKULSKI (for herself, Ms. 305(a)(1) of this Act shall be deemed to be purposes shall be used, consistent with the COLLINS, Mr. KERRY, Mr. JEFFORDS, Mrs. $7,105,011,000 and the amount $6,783,301,000 in amendments made by the Older Americans CLINTON, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. DASCHLE, Mr. section 305(a)(2) of this Act shall be deemed Act Amendments of 2000 (Public Law 106- LIEBERMAN, Mr. BIDEN, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. to be $6,573,489,000. 501)— SARBANES, Mr. KOHL, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. SCHU- (1) to award grants, at not less than the MER, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. CORZINE, Ms. LAN- SA 1548. Mr. CAMPBELL (for him- program year 2002 grant award level, to all DRIEU, Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. DODD, self, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. national grantees under such title that re- Mr. REID, Mr. NELSON of Florida, Mr. BINGA- BUNNING, Mr. LIEBERMAN, and Ms. ceived grants for the program year ending June 20, 2003, that— MAN, Mr. SMITH, Ms. SNOWE, and Ms. CANT- LANDREIU) submitted an amendment (A) currently satisfy the responsibility WELL) proposed an amendment to amend- intended to be proposed by him to the ment SA 1542 proposed by Mr. SPECTER to tests under section 514(d) of such title; the bill H.R. 2660, supra. bill H.R. 2660, making appropriations (B) meet the eligibility requirements under SA 1553. Mr. DORGAN (for himself, Mr. for the Departments of Labor, Health, such title; and INHOFE, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. CONRAD, Mr. and Human Services, and Education, (C) meet or exceed the program year 2002 KERRY, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. DASCHLE, Mr. NEL- and related agencies for the fiscal year performance goals of such grantee; SON of Nebraska, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. ALLEN, ending September 30, 2004, and for (2) to award grants, with any funds remain- Mr. HAGEL, Mr. CORZINE, Mr. AKAKA, Mrs. other purposes; which was ordered to ing after grants are awarded under para- CLINTON, Mr. BAUCUS, and Mr. NELSON of lie on the table, as follows: graph (1), to organizations eligible under Florida) proposed an amendment to amend- such title V based on the results of the com- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- ment SA 1542 proposed by Mr. SPECTER to petitive process conducted by the Depart- lowing: the bill H.R. 2660, supra. ment of Labor in fiscal year 2003 and a deter- SA 1554. Mr. DAYTON proposed an amend- SEC. ll. SUMMER HEALTH CAREER INTRODUC- mination by the Secretary of Labor that any ment to amendment SA 1542 proposed by Mr. TORY PROGRAMS. such organization has demonstrated fiscal (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— SPECTER to the bill H.R. 2660, supra. integrity and accountability in the adminis- (1) the success of the health care system is SA 1555. Mr. DEWINE submitted an amend- tration of Federal grants; and ment intended to be proposed to amendment dependent on qualified personnel; (3) to implement the requirements of sec- (2) hospitals and health facilities across SA 1542 proposed by Mr. SPECTER to the bill tion 514(e) of such title V as amended by the H.R. 2660, supra; which was ordered to lie on the United States have been deeply impacted Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000 the table. by declines among nurses, pharmacists, radi- with respect to any program year 2002 na- ology and laboratory technicians, and other tional grantee under such title that failed to f workers; meet the performance goals of such grantee. (3) the health care workforce shortage is TEXT OF AMENDMENTS not a short term problem and such workforce SA 1550. Mr. CONRAD submitted an SA 1547. Mr. REID (for himself, Mr. shortages can be expected for many years; amendment intended to be proposed to BINGAMAN, Mrs. MIKULSKI, Mrs. MUR- and amendment SA 1542 proposed by Mr. (4) most States are looking for ways to ad- RAY, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. KERRY, and Mr. SPECTER to the bill H.R. 2660, making dress such shortages. CORZINE) proposed an amendment to appropriations for the Departments of (b) GRANTS.—The Secretary of Health and amendment SA 1542 proposed by Mr. Human Services, acting through the Bureau Labor, Health and Human Services, SPECTER to the bill H.R. 2660, making of Health Professions of the Health Re- and Education, and related agencies for appropriations for the Departments of sources and Services Administration, may the fiscal year ending September 30, Labor, Health and Human Services, award not to exceed 5 grants for the estab- 2004, and for other purposes; which was and Education, and related agencies for lishment of summer health career introduc- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: the fiscal year ending September 30, tory programs for middle and high school On page 76, between lines 10 and 11, insert 2004, and for other purposes; as follows: students. the following: (c) ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible to receive a SEC.ll. (a) ELIGIBILITY.—For the purpose At the end of title III, insert the following: grant under subsection (b) an entity shall— of calculating a payment under section SEC. 306. (a) In addition to any amounts (1) be an institution of higher education (as 8003(b)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary otherwise appropriated under this Act, there defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Edu- Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7703(b)(2)) for are appropriated, out of any money in the cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)); and any local educational agency described Treasury not otherwise appropriated— (2) prepare and submit to the Secretary of under section 8003(b)(2)(B)(i)(II) of such Act (1) an additional $20,000,000 to carry out Health and Human Services an application (20 U.S.C. 7703(b)(2)(B)(i)(II)), the Secretary part H of title I of the Elementary and Sec- at such time, in such manner, and con- shall treat as eligible any child described in ondary Education Act of 1965 (dropout pre- taining such information as the Secretary section 8003(a)(1)(D)(i) of such Act (20 U.S.C. vention); may require. 7703(a)(1)(D)(i)) and educated off-base by an- (2) an additional $85,000,000 to carry out (d) DURATION.—The term of a grant under other local educational agency without tui- title III of the Elementary and Secondary subsection (b) shall not exceed 4 years. tion charge, if such child meets the require- Education Act of 1965 (language instruction); (e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ments of subsection (b). (3) an additional $6,449,000 to carry out part There is authorized to be appropriated to (b) REQUIREMENTS.—A child referred to in A of title V of the Higher Education Act of carry out this section, such sums as may be subsection (a), is any child for whom the ap- 1965 (Hispanic-serving institutions); necessary for each of fiscal years 2004 plicant local educational agency is unable to (4) an additional $4,587,000 to carry out part through 2007. provide a free public education in such agen- C of title I of the Elementary and Secondary cy’s own schools due to grade span limita- Education Act of 1965 (migrant education); SA 1549. Mr. LAUTENBERG (for him- tions or who would have resided in housing (5) an additional $11,000,000 to carry out self, Mr. CORZINE, Mr. DORGAN, Ms. on Federal property within the applicant high school equivalency program activities LANDRIEU, and Mrs. MURRAY) sub- local educational agency’s boundaries and under section 418A of the Higher Education mitted an amendment intended to be been described under section 8003(a)(1)(B) of Act of 1965 (HEP); the Elementary and Secondary Education (6) an additional $1,000,000 to carry out col- proposed to amendment SA 1542 pro- Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7703(a)(1)(B)), except lege assistance migrant program activities posed by Mr. SPECTER to the bill H.R. that such housing was undergoing renova- under section 418A of the Higher Education 2660, making appropriations for the De- tion or rebuilding, as determined under sec- Act of 1965 (CAMP); partments of Labor, Health and Human tion 8003(a)(4) of such Act (20 U.S.C. (7) an additional $12,776,000 to carry out Services, and Education, and related 7703(a)(4)), on the applicant local educational subpart 16 of part D of title V of the Elemen- agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- agency’s survey date, or both. tary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 tember 30, 2004, and for other purposes; (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall be (parental assistance and local family infor- effective for any fiscal year beginning with mation centers); and which was ordered to lie on the table; fiscal year 2001. (8) an additional $69,000,000 to carry out as follows: migrant and seasonal Head Start programs: On page 23, between lines 15 and 16, insert SA 1551. Mr. CONRAD submitted an Provided, That such sum shall be in addition the following: amendment intended to be proposed to

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S03SE3.REC S03SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S11040 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 3, 2003 amendment SA 1542 proposed by Mr. ments under section 8002 of the Elementary (F) whether that research is translational SPECTER to the bill H.R. 2660, making and Secondary Education Act of 1965, an ad- research or clinical research; appropriations for the Departments of ditional $160,000,000 for basic support pay- (G) how the Initiative interfaces with the ments under section 8003(b) of such Act, and Labor, Health and Human Services, Off-Patent research fund of the National In- an additional $1,000,000 for payments for chil- stitutes of Health; and and Education, and related agencies for dren with disabilities under section 8003(d) of (H) any recommended modifications that the fiscal year ending September 30, such Act: Provided, That of the funds appro- Congress should consider in the authority or 2004, and for other purposes; which was priated in this Act for the National Insti- structure of the Initiative within the Na- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: tutes of Health, $595,000,000 shall not be tional Institutes of Health for the optimal On page 76, between lines 10 and 11, insert available for obligation until September 30, operation and success of the Initiative. 2004: Provided further, That the amount the following: f SEC.ll. Notwithstanding section $6,895,199,000 in section 305(a)(1) of this Act 8002(b)(1)(C) of the Elementary and Sec- shall be deemed to be $7,082,199,000: Provided AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. further, That the amount $6,783,301,000 in sec- MEET 7702(b)(1)(C)), the Secretary of Education tion 305(a)(2) of this Act shall be deemed to shall take no action to recover payments be $6,596,301,000. COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask under title VIII of the Elementary and Sec- SA 1554. Mr. DAYTON proposed an ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7701 unanimous consent that the Com- amendment to amendment SA 1542 pro- et seq.) received by the local educational mittee on Armed Services be author- posed by Mr. SPECTER to the bill H.R. agency serving New Town, North Dakota for ized to meet during the session of the 2660, making appropriations for the De- fiscal year 2000. Senate on September 3, 2003, at 9:30 partments of Labor, Health and Human a.m., in closed session to receive a clas- SA 1552. Ms. MIKULSKI (for herself, Services, and Education, and related sified Operations/Intelligence briefing Ms. COLLINS, Mr. KERRY, Mr. JEFFORDS, agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- regarding ongoing military operations Mrs. CLINTON, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. tember 30, 2004, and for other purposes; and areas of key concern around the DASCHLE, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. BIDEN, as follows: world. Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. At the end of title III, insert the following: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without KOHL, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. SEC. 306. Notwithstanding any other provi- objection, it is so ordered. EDWARDS, Mr. CORZINE, Ms. LANDRIEU, sion of this Act, the total amount appro- priated, out of any money in the Treasury Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. DODD, Mr. COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE AND not otherwise appropriated, to carry out TRANSPORTATION REID, Mr. NELSON of Florida, Mr. parts B, C, and D of the Individuals with Dis- BINGAMAN, Mr. SMITH, Ms. SNOWE, and Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask abilities Education Act shall be unanimous consent that the Com- Ms. CANTWELL) proposed an amend- $22,109,931,000, of which $20,941,000,000 shall be ment to amendment SA 1542 proposed available to carry out part B of the Individ- mittee on Commerce, Science, and by Mr. SPECTER to the bill H.R. 2660, uals with Disabilities Education Act (other Transportation, be authorized to meet making appropriations for the Depart- than section 619 of such Act). on Wednesday, September 3, 2003, at ments of Labor, Health and Human 9:30 a.m., in SR–253, for a hearing on SA 1555. Mr. DEWINE submitted an Services, and Education, and related the Columbia accident investigation amendment intended to be proposed to board’s report on the space shuttle Co- agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- amendment SA 1542 proposed by Mr. tember 30, 2004, and for other purposes; lumbia accident. SPECTER to the bill H.R. 2660, making as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without appropriations for the Departments of objection, it is so ordered. On page 61, between lines 14 and 15, insert Labor, Health and Human Services, COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND the following: and Education, and related agencies for SEC. ll. In addition to any amounts oth- TRANSPORTATION the fiscal year ending September 30, erwise appropriated under this Act for pro- Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask 2004, and for other purposes; which was grams and activities under the Nurse Rein- unanimous consent that the Com- ordered to lie on the table; as follows: vestment Act (Public Law 107-205) and for mittee on Commerce, Science, and other nursing workforce development pro- On page 61, between lines 14 and 15, insert Transportation, be authorized to meet grams under title VIII of the Public Health the following: Service Act (42 U.S.C. 296 et seq.), there are SEC. ll. To demonstrate the appreciation on Wednesday, September 3, 2003, at appropriated an additional $63,000,000 for that the Senate has for, and to further en- 2:30 p.m., in SR–253, for a hearing on such programs and activities: Provided, That courage, the efforts of the Director of the the proposed lease of Boeing 767 tank- of the funds appropriated in this Act for the National Institutes of Health in imple- ers by the USAF. National Institutes of Health, $80,000,000 menting the Pediatric Research Initiative The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without shall not be available for obligation until under section 409D of the Public Health Serv- objection, it is so ordered. September 30, 2004: Provided further, That the ice Act, it is the sense of the Senate that— COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS amount $6,895,199,000 in section 305(a)(1) of (1) the Director should continue the Initia- this Act shall be deemed to be $6,958,199,000: tive and emphasize the importance of pedi- Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask Provided further, That the amount atric research, particularly translational re- unanimous consent that the Com- $6,783,301,000 in section 305(a)(2) of this Act search; and mittee on Governmental Affairs be au- shall be deemed to be $6,720,301,000. (2) not later than January of 2004, the Di- thorized to meet on Wednesday, Sep- rector should continue to report to the Com- tember 3, 2003, at 10:30 a.m., for a hear- SA 1553. Mr. DORGAN (for himself, mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee ing titled ‘‘U.S. Postal Service: What Mr. INHOFE, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. CON- Can Be Done to Ensure Its Future Via- RAD, Mr. KERRY, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives on the status of the Pedi- bility?’’ DASCHLE, Mr. NELSON of Nebraska, Mr. atric Research Initiative, including— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without JOHNSON, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. HAGEL, Mr. (A) the extent of the total funds obligated objection, it is so ordered. CORZINE, Mr. AKAKA, Mrs. CLINTON, Mr. to conduct or support pediatric research COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY BAUCUS, and Mr. NELSON of Florida) across the National Institutes of Health, in- proposed an amendment to amendment cluding the specific support and research Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask SA 1542 proposed by Mr. SPECTER to the awards allocated by the Office of the Direc- unanimous consent that the Com- bill H.R. 2660, making appropriations tor through the Initiative; mittee on the Judiciary be authorized for the Departments of Labor, Health (B) the activities of the cross-institute to meet to conduct a hearing on and Human Services, and Education, committee on pediatric research in assisting Wednesday, September 3, 2003, at 10:00 the Director in considering requests for new a.m. in the Dirksen Senate Office and related agencies for the fiscal year or expanded pediatric research to be funded ending September 30, 2004, and for Building Room 226 on ‘‘Judicial Nomi- through the Initiative; nations’.’’ other purposes; as follows: (C) how the Director plans to budget dol- On page 76, between lines 10 and 11, insert lars toward the Initiative for fiscal year 2004; Witness List the following: (D) the amount the Director has expended SEC.ll. In addition to any amounts other- to implement the Initiative since the enact- Panel I: Senators. wise appropriated under this Act for Impact ment of the Initiative; Panel II: Carlos T. Bea to be United Aid programs, there are appropriated an ad- (E) the status of any research conducted as States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Cir- ditional $26,000,000 for Federal property pay- a result of the Initiative; cuit.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 21:07 Jan 14, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2003SENATE\S03SE3.REC S03SE3 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY September 3, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11041 Panel III: Marcia A. Crone to be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without CA, 48th District; The Honorable Jim United States District Judge for the objection, it is so ordered. Turner, United States Representative, Eastern District of Texas; Phillip S. SUBCOMMITTEE ON TERRORISM, TECHNOLOGY, D-TX 2nd District. Figa to be United States District Judge AND HOMELAND SECURITY Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask Panel II: The Honorable Warren Rud- for the District of Colorado; William Q. unanimous consent that the Com- man, Chair, Independent Task Force on Hayes to be United States District mittee on the Judiciary Subcommittee Emergency Responders Washington, Judge for the Southern District of Cali- on Terrorism, Technology, and Home- D.C.; Mr. Richard Clarke, Senior Ad- fornia; John A. Houston to be United land Security be authorized to meet to viser, Independent Task Force on States District Judge for the Southern conduct a hearing on ‘‘Terrorism: First Emergency Responders Washington, District of California; Robert Clive Responders’’ on Wednesday, September D.C.; Paul Posner, Ph.D., Managing Di- Jones to be United States District 3, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. in Room 226 of the rector of Strategic Issues, United Judge for the District of Nevada; and Dirksen Senate Office Building. States General Accounting Office, Ronald A. White to be United States Witness List Washington, D.C. District Judge for the Eastern District Panel I: The Honorable Christopher The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of Oklahoma. Cox, United States Representative, R- objection, it is so ordered. h FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL Senate herewith submits the following select and special committees of the REPORTS reports for standing committees of the Senate, relating to expenses incurred In accordance with the appropriate Senate, certain joint committees of the in the performance of authorized for- provisions of law, the Secretary of the Congress, delegations and groups, and eign travel: CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS FOR TRAVEL FROM APRIL 1 TO JUNE 30, 2003

Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Timothy Rieser: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,260.00 ...... 1,260.00 Brazil ...... Real ...... 1,206.00 ...... 1,206.00 Paul Grove: United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,148.90 ...... 2,148.90 Colombia ...... Dollar ...... 525.00 ...... 525.00

Total ...... 1,731.00 ...... 3,408.90 ...... 5,139.90 TED STEVENS, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, June 24, 2003.

AMENDED—CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES FOR TRAVEL FROM OCT. 1 TO DEC. 31, 2002

Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator Bill Nelson: Belgium ...... Dollar ...... 1,440.50 ...... 69.50 ...... 1,510.00 Bosnia ...... Dollar ...... 139.00 ...... 15.00 ...... 154.00 Italy ...... Dollar ...... 55.00 ...... 55.00 Spain ...... Dollar ...... 798.00 ...... 798.00 Total ...... 2,377.50 ...... 139.50 ...... 2,517.00 JOHN WARNER, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, July 1, 2003.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES FOR TRAVEL FROM APR. 1 TO JUNE 30, 2003

Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Maren Leed: Germany ...... Euro ...... 485.28 ...... 5,488.92 ...... 5.88 ...... 5,980.08 Evelyn N. Farkas: Philippines ...... Peso ...... 152.41 ...... 152.41 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 496.43 ...... 496.43 Japan ...... Yen ...... 47.64 ...... 47.64 Elizabeth King: Philippines ...... Peso ...... 138.00 ...... 138.00 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 511.00 ...... 511.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 79.00 ...... 79.00 Senator Jack Reed: Philippines ...... Peso ...... 134.00 ...... 134.00 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 410.00 ...... 410.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 79.00 ...... 79.00 Total ...... 2,532.76 ...... 5,488.92 ...... 5.88 ...... 8,027.56 JOHN WARNER, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, July 1, 2003.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Delegation Expenses: * United Kingdom ...... 593.27 593.27

Total ...... 593.27 593.27

* Delegation expenses include direct payments and reimbursements to the Department of State under authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384. RICHARD SHELBY, Chairman, Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, July 28, 2003.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON BUDGET FOR TRAVEL FROM APR. 1 TO JUNE 30, 2003

Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

McLane Layton: Romania ...... Dollar ...... 1,080.00 ...... 1,080.00 Russia ...... Dollar ...... 1,171.00 ...... 1,171.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,328.50 ...... 2,328.50

Total ...... 2,251.00 ...... 2,328.50 ...... 4,579.50

DON NICKLES, Chairman, Committee on the Budget, June 30, 2003.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION FOR TRAVEL FROM APR. 1 TO JUNE 30, 2003

Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Kristine Lynch: Germany ...... Euro ...... 1,020.67 ...... 798.34 ...... 1,819.01 Andrew Minkiewicz: Scotland ...... Pound ...... 2,160.00 ...... 1,781.85 ...... 3,941.85

Total ...... 3,180.67 ...... 2,580.19 ...... 5,760.86

JOHN MCCAIN, Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, July 21, 2003.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES FOR TRAVEL FROM APR. 1 TO JUNE 30, 2003

Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Peter B. Lyons: Japan ...... Yen ...... 673.41 ...... 189.55 ...... 862.96 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,317.29 ...... 7.317.29

Total ...... 673.41 ...... 7,506.84 ...... 8,180.25

PETE V. DOMENICI, Chairman, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, June 10, 2003.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON FINANCE FOR TRAVEL FROM APR. 1 TO JUNE 30, 2003

Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Everett Eissenstat: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,077.00 ...... 6,077.00 Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 938.92 ...... 938.92 John Gilliland: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,077.00 ...... 6,077.00 Switzerland ...... Franc ...... 565.19 ...... 565.19

Total ...... 1,504.11 ...... 12,154.00 ...... 13,658.11

CHARLES GRASSLEY, Chairman, Committee on Finance, July 2, 2003.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator Richard Durbin: United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,129.87 ...... 9,129.87 Botswana ...... Pula ...... 358.00 ...... 358.00 South Africa ...... Rand ...... 1,045.00 ...... 1,045.00 Michael Daly: United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,129.87 ...... 9,129.87 Botswana ...... Pula ...... 358.00 ...... 358.00 South Africa ...... Rand ...... 1,045.00 ...... 1,045.00 Susan Hardesty: Haiti ...... Dollar ...... 260.02 ...... 260.02

Total ...... 3,066.02 ...... 18,259.74 ...... 21,325.76

SUSAN COLLINS, Chairman, Committee on Governmental Affairs, April 29, 2003.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), COMMITTEE ON SMALLL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR TRAVEL FROM JAN. 1 TO MAR. 31, 2003

Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator Christopher Bond: United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,178.00 ...... 7,178.00 India ...... Rupee ...... 1,040.00 ...... 1,040.00 Malaysia ...... Ringgit ...... 474.00 ...... 166.00 ...... 474.00 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 422.00 ...... 422.00 John Bartling: United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,176.00 ...... 7,176.00 India ...... Rupee ...... 1,040.00 ...... 1,040.00 Malaysia ...... Ringgit ...... 308.00 ...... 308.00 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 422.00 ...... 422.00 Brian Klippenstein: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,964.00 ...... 6,964.00 India ...... Rupee ...... 1,040.00 ...... 1,040.00 Malaysia ...... Ringgit ...... 308.00 ...... 308.00 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 422.00 ...... 422.00 Senator Maria Cantwell: United States ...... Dollar ...... 405.00 ...... 405.00 Mexico ...... Peso ...... 358.00 ...... 358.00 Cuba ...... Peso ...... 166.00 ...... 166.00 Travis Sullivan: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,631.00 ...... 1,631.00 Mexico ...... Peso ...... 358.00 ...... 358.00 Cuba ...... Peso ...... 166.00 ...... 166.00

Total ...... 6,358.00 ...... 23,354.00 ...... 166.00 ...... 29,878.00

OLYMPIA SNOWE, Chairman, Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, July 8, 2003.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), CONGRESSIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON CHINA FOR TRAVEL FROM OCTOBER 1 TO DECEMBER 30, 2002

Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Keith Hand: Austria ...... Euro ...... 2,347.28 ...... 2,347.28 John Foarde: United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,707.00 ...... 8,707.00 China ...... Yuan ...... 2,324.00 ...... 2,324.00 Hong Kong ...... Dollar ...... 1,644.00 ...... 628.00 ...... 2,272.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 1,236.00 ...... 1,236.00 Lawrence Brown: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,656.51 ...... 6,656.51 Hong Kong ...... Dollar ...... 2,466.00 ...... 2,466.00 China ...... Yuan ...... 1,108.00 ...... 1,108.00 Selene Ko: United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,336.30 ...... 5,336.30 Hong Kong ...... Dollar ...... 3,557.00 ...... 3,557.00 Susan Weld: United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,000.98 ...... 9,000.98 China ...... Yuan ...... 3,942.00 ...... 3,942.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 1,236.00 ...... 1,236.00

Total ...... 19,860.28 ...... 29,700.79 ...... 628.00 ...... 50,189.07

MAX BAUCUS, Chairman, Congressional-Executive Commission on China, December 17, 2002.

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name an country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Steve Marshall: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,248.50 ...... 6,248.50 China ...... Yuan ...... 3,228.00 ...... 3,228.00 Ira Wolf: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,248.50 ...... 6,248.50 China ...... Yuan ...... 3,228.00 ...... 3,228.00 Anne Tsai: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,248.50 ...... 6,248.50 China ...... Yuan ...... 3,228.00 ...... 3,228.00 Total ...... 9,684.00 ...... 18,745.00 ...... 28,429.00 MAX BAUCUS, Congressional-Executive Commission on China, June 4, 2002.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), CAUCUS ON INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL FOR TRAVEL FROM JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 31, 2003

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Eric Akers: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,479.00 ...... 1,479.00 Colombia ...... Peso ...... 875.00 ...... 333.32 ...... 1,208.32 Total ...... 875.00 ...... 1,479.00 ...... 333.32 ...... 2,687.32 CHARLES GRASSLEY, Chairman, Caucus on International Narcotics Control, June 25, 2003.

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR FOREIGN TRAVEL BY MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE U.S. SENATE, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SEC. 22, P.L. 95–384—22 U.S.C. 1754(b), SENATOR BILL FRIST, REPUBLICAN LEADER, FOR TRAVEL FROM APR. 12 TO APR. 22, 2003

Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator Bill Frist: Japan ...... Yen ...... 546.00 ...... 546.00 South Korea ...... Won ...... 622.00 ...... 622.00 Taiwan ...... Dollar ...... 282.00 ...... 282.00 China ...... Yuan ...... 781.00 ...... 781.00 Senator Don Nickles: Japan ...... Yen ...... 917.00 ...... 917.00 South Korea ...... Won ...... 622.00 ...... 622.00 Taiwan ...... Dollar ...... 282.00 ...... 282.00 China ...... Yuan ...... 781.00 ...... 781.00 Senator Conrad Burns: Japan ...... Yen ...... 917.00 ...... 917.00 South Korea ...... Won ...... 622.00 ...... 622.00 Taiwan ...... Dollar ...... 282.00 ...... 282.00 China ...... Yuan ...... 738.00 ...... 738.00 Senator Susan Collins: Japan ...... Yen ...... 917.00 ...... 917.00 South Korea ...... Won ...... 622.00 ...... 622.00 Taiwan ...... Dollar ...... 282.00 ...... 282.00 China ...... Yuan ...... 746.00 ...... 746.00 Senator Lincoln Chafee: Japan ...... Yen ...... 817.00 ...... 817.00 South Korea ...... Won ...... 620.00 ...... 620.00 Taiwan ...... Dollar ...... 200.00 ...... 200.00 China ...... Yuan ...... 631.00 ...... 631.00 Senator Bill Nelson: Japan ...... Yen ...... 917.00 ...... 917.00 South Korea ...... Won ...... 622.00 ...... 622.00 Taiwan ...... Dollar ...... 282.00 ...... 282.00 China ...... Yuan ...... 781.00 ...... 781.00 Senator Ben Nelson: Japan ...... Yen ...... 917.00 ...... 917.00 South Korea ...... Won ...... 622.00 ...... 622.00 Taiwan ...... Dollar ...... 282.00 ...... 282.00 China ...... Yuan ...... 806.00 ...... 806.00 Emily Reynolds: Japan ...... Yen ...... 817.00 ...... 817.00 South Korea ...... Won ...... 622.00 ...... 622.00 Taiwan ...... Dollar ...... 282.00 ...... 282.00 China ...... Yuan ...... 731.00 ...... 731.00 Steve Biegun: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,017.00 ...... 1,017.00 South Korea ...... Won ...... 622.00 ...... 622.00 Taiwan ...... Dollar ...... 282.00 ...... 282.00 China ...... Yuan ...... 831.00 ...... 831.00 Jim Dohoney: Japan ...... Yen ...... 917.00 ...... 917.00 South Korea ...... Won ...... 622.00 ...... 622.00 Taiwan ...... Dollar ...... 282.00 ...... 282.00 China ...... Yuan ...... 731.00 ...... 731.00 Bob Stevenson: Japan ...... Yen ...... 975.48 ...... 975.48 South Korea ...... Won ...... 622.00 ...... 622.00 Taiwan ...... Dollar ...... 282.00 ...... 282.00 China ...... Yuan ...... 831.00 ...... 831.00 George Tolbert: Japan ...... Yen ...... 717.00 ...... 717.00 South Korea ...... Won ...... 511.00 ...... 511.00

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Taiwan ...... Dollar ...... 200.00 ...... 200.00 China ...... Yuan ...... 531.00 ...... 531.00 Sally Walsh: Japan ...... Yen ...... 817.00 ...... 817.00 South Korea ...... Won ...... 622.00 ...... 622.00 Taiwan ...... Dollar ...... 282.00 ...... 282.00 China ...... Yuan ...... 831.00 ...... 831.00 Delegation Expenses: * Japan ...... Yen ...... 18,183.90 ...... 18,183.90 South Korea ...... Won ...... 7,206.45 ...... 7,206.45 Taiwan ...... Dollar ...... 9,674.81 ...... 9,674.81 China ...... Yuan ...... 7,663.90 ...... 7,663.90 Totals ...... 32,433.48 ...... 42,729.06 ...... 75,162.54 *Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State, and the Department of Defense under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. BILL FRIST, h Chairman, Republican Leader, June 27, 2003.

ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION MONICA M RICHARDSON, 0000 ELISSA J SMITH, 0000 SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 PAUL S. ATKINS, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF WENDY L SNYDER, 0000 THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FOR A Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I TERM EXPIRING JUNE 5, 2008. (REAPPOINTMENT) THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT ask unanimous consent that when the TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: Senate completes its business today, it KAREN K. BHATIA, OF MARYLAND, TO BE AN ASSIST- adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Sep- ANT SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION, VICE READ VAN To be lieutenant commander DE WATER. tember 4. I further ask that following OLIVIA L BETHEA, 0000 the prayer and pledge, the morning ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY EDWARD F BOSQUE, 0000 JOHNNY E BOWEN, 0000 MICHAEL O. LEAVITT, OF UTAH, TO BE ADMINIS- hour be deemed expired, the Journal of CHRISTINE J CASTON, 0000 TRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, NICOLE L DERAMUS, 0000 proceedings be approved to date, the VICE CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN, RESIGNED . MICHAEL A FAVATA, 0000 time for the two leaders be reserved for SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION LISA F FLORES, 0000 their use later in the day, and the Sen- TAWANNA M HOPSON, 0000 BRADLEY D. BELT, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO RHONDA M H HUDSON, 0000 ate then resume consideration of H.R. BE A MEMBER OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADVISORY 2660, the Labor-HHS-Education appro- BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, VICE KIMBERLEY C JORDAN, 0000 STANFORD G. ROSS, TERM EXPIRED. ABSOLON S KENT, 0000 priations bill. PATRICK S MARTIN, 0000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ERIN A MCAVOY, 0000 objection, it is so ordered. JENNIFER YOUNG, OF OHIO, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SEC- LEE A C NEWTON, 0000 RETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, VICE SCOTT SHEILA A NOLES, 0000 f WHITAKER. KAREN L SRAY, 0000 THERESA A TALBERT, 0000 PROGRAM DEPARTMENT OF STATE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, the WILLIAM J. HUDSON, OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEMBER TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER- UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: leader has asked me to make these COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND comments for the information of all PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA To be lieutenant commander Senators. TO THE REPUBLIC OF TUNISIA. INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK JASON B BABCOCK, 0000 Tomorrow the Senate will resume de- BOBBY J BECK, 0000 bate on the Labor-HHS-Education ap- HECTOR E. MORALES, OF TEXAS, TO BE UNITED DARREL T BISHOP, 0000 STATES ALTERNATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE RICHARD A BORDEN, 0000 propriations bill. The leader asked me INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, VICE JORGE L. JOHN BOS, 0000 to say we made significant progress on ARRIZURIETA, RESIGNED. STACY A BOWMAN, 0000 the bill today. The leader would also NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE MICHAEL P CADENAZZI JR., 0000 SAMUEL G CHANCE, 0000 inform all Members that rollcall votes HUMANITIES BARRY W COOK, 0000 will occur throughout the day tomor- JAMES MCBRIDE, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER OF JAMES C COUDEYRAS, 0000 row. As always, Members will be noti- THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FOR A TERM EX- PATRICK A COUNT, 0000 PIRING SEPTEMBER 3, 2008, VICE NATHAN LEVENTHAL, JOEL D DAVIS, 0000 fied when the first vote is scheduled. TERM EXPIRED. KATHRYNN R FESTA, 0000 CLARENCE FRANKLIN JR., 0000 On behalf of the leader I would also SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM announce it had been our hope to ap- CYNTHIA M FULMER, 0000 WILLIAM A. CHATFIELD, OF TEXAS, TO BE DIRECTOR HARRY JURICIC, 0000 point conferees to the Energy bill dur- OF SELECTIVE SERVICE, VICE ALFRED RASCON, RE- EDWARD N KELLY, 0000 SIGNED. WILLIAM P KINNISON, 0000 ing today’s session. I understand the RUSSELL L MARSH, 0000 other side of the aisle will be prepared DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GILBERT MARTINEZ, 0000 to name the conferees tomorrow. GORDON ENGLAND, OF TEXAS, TO BE SECRETARY OF CHARLES W MCCAFFREY, 0000 THE NAVY. (REAPPOINTMENT) KRISTOFER D MICHAUD, 0000 Therefore, we will try again during MICHAEL W. WYNNE, OF FLORIDA, TO BE UNDER SEC- KURTIS A MOLE, 0000 Thursday’s session to move forward on RETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITION, TECHNOLOGY, DANNY L NOLES, 0000 AND LOGISTICS, VICE EDWARD C. ALDRIDGE, RESIGNED. TROY D OSTEN, 0000 the Energy legislation. DONOVAN I OUBRE, 0000 f IN THE ARMY CESAR G RIOS JR., 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ANGEL A RIVERA, 0000 ADJOURNMENT UNTIL TOMORROW IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED WILLIAM L RODGERS III, 0000 AT 9:30 A.M. UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: DONALD L SAVAGE, 0000 DENISE M SCHIAVONE, 0000 Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, if To be major general RICHARD M SCHMIDT, 0000 BRIG. GEN. DENNIS E. HARDY, 0000 TRISHA R SNYDER, 0000 there is no further business to come be- FRED K STRATTON, 0000 fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- IN THE NAVY BRIAN D SWANSON, 0000 MICHAEL J TODD, 0000 sent the Senate stand in adjournment THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT STEVEN W TUMISKI, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY under the previous order. DAVID C VANBRUNT, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: There being no objection, the Senate, ALLISA M WALKER, 0000 To be lieutenant commander JEFFREY L WILLIAMS, 0000 at 7:29 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, TIMOTHY J ZINCK, 0000 September 4, 2003, at 9:30 a.m. MARC E BOYD, 0000 CHRISTOPHER M DAVIS, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT f JACQUELYNN E FISHER, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY DANIEL D HETLAGE, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: NOMINATIONS THURRAYA S KENT, 0000 HEIDI J LENZINI, 0000 To be lieutenant commander Executive nominations received by STEVEN J MAVICA, 0000 the Senate September 3, 2003: SCOTT D MCILNAY, 0000 REID B APPLEQUIST, 0000

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TIMOTHY J BERGAN, 0000 JONATHAN E SCHWARTZ, 0000 DWAYNE L LLOYD, 0000 RICHARD A BRAUNBECK III, 0000 LAWRENCE E SHAFFIELD, 0000 MICHAEL J LOGAN, 0000 BEVERLY D COLE, 0000 PETER N SHEPARD, 0000 JOHN A LOISELLE, 0000 JOSE R CORDERO, 0000 BRUCE T STARKEY, 0000 RICHARD A LOTT JR., 0000 DERICK W DIAZ, 0000 HENRY A STEPHENSON, 0000 SHANNON L LOVEJOY, 0000 THOMAS C ENGLAND, 0000 EARL SYMONDS, 0000 ALLAN J LUCAS, 0000 ERIKA L GOMPERS, 0000 TIMOTHY W TERRY, 0000 RALPH B LYDICK, 0000 ANTHONY K JARAMILLO, 0000 SETH A WALTERS, 0000 DEAN S LYONS, 0000 WESLEY J JOSHWAY, 0000 TROY WEBER, 0000 ROBIN A MACLEAN, 0000 ROBERT M KERNER, 0000 DANIEL L WHITEHURST, 0000 BRIAN T MAHONEY, 0000 HUMPHERY G LEE, 0000 CRAIG M WHITTINGHILL, 0000 DANIEL E MANETZKE, 0000 JIMMY F PATE JR., 0000 SCOTT D YOUNG, 0000 DAVID E MCCONAGHAY, 0000 BERNARD L SIMONSON, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MATTHEW B MCCOY, 0000 BRET A WASHBURN, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY THOMAS W MCDONALD, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ARTIS E MCELHANEY, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT STEPHANIA Y MCGARITY, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY To be lieutenant commander BRUCE D MCGEE, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: RICKY MCIVER, 0000 LEON S ABRAMS, 0000 ROBERT N MCLAFFERTY, 0000 To be lieutenant commander ROBERTO M ABUBO, 0000 CAROL A MCMILLAN, 0000 STEVEN W ALLEN, 0000 TRACIE L ANDRUSIAK, 0000 ANGEL M MELENDEZ JR., 0000 ANTHONY M ANDERSON, 0000 DANIEL J COLPO, 0000 CHARLES W MILLINER, 0000 DONALD J ANDERSON, 0000 JOSEPH DITURI, 0000 LUCKY M MOISES, 0000 LUKE ARKINS, 0000 HAROLD W DUBOIS, 0000 GILBERT P MUCKE, 0000 NEEDHAM L AUSTIN III, 0000 KENNETH A EBERT, 0000 JON P MUMPER, 0000 RUBEN J AVALOS, 0000 DANIEL W ETTLICH, 0000 JAMES L MUNIZ, 0000 PHILLIP J BACHAND, 0000 ALLAN S FELICIANO, 0000 CLIFTON B MYGATT, 0000 SCOTT A BAIR, 0000 JONATHAN C GARCIA, 0000 KENDAL S NAKANISHI, 0000 DAVID G BAKER, 0000 TIMOTHY N HANEY, 0000 RICHARD A NAYSTATT JR., 0000 THOMAS R BEARDEN, 0000 JON A JONES, 0000 DAVID K NUHFER, 0000 MARK A BELL, 0000 JOSEPH J KELLER, 0000 JOHN M OBRIEN, 0000 DALE R BENNETT, 0000 PETER A LASHOMB, 0000 MARIAN S OGRADY, 0000 EDWIN BERRIOS, 0000 GEORGE M LAWLER, 0000 GERALD R OLIN II, 0000 BRIAN T BERRY, 0000 CARL L PARKS, 0000 SCOTT D PALUMBO, 0000 DENNIS R BERRY JR., 0000 JOHN T PHELAN JR., 0000 JEFFREY PARA, 0000 GARY W BLAKESLEY, 0000 JASON L RHOADS, 0000 RONNIE PARKS, 0000 EDWARD S BLUESTONE, 0000 FRANCIS D ROCHFORD, 0000 MICHAEL G PASQUARETTE, 0000 ETIENNE M BOSCOVITCH, 0000 JOHN ROROS, 0000 WILLIAM PENNINGTON, 0000 GLEN D BOURQUE, 0000 GREGORY D ROSE, 0000 MACKEY C PHILLIPS, 0000 JOSEPH E BRIGHTWELL, 0000 JACK W RUST, 0000 MICHAEL T PIECHURA, 0000 MICHAEL T BROADUS, 0000 RONALD J RUTAN, 0000 DARYL PIERCE, 0000 FRED BUCKLEY III, 0000 DJUENO S SEARLES, 0000 RICKY PIERCE, 0000 JAMES P BUNNELL, 0000 NEIL G SEXTON, 0000 CARLOS A PINERO, 0000 AUDREY V BURTON, 0000 BLANCA A SHAEFFER, 0000 WILLARD POINDEXTER, 0000 MICHAEL E CALDWELL, 0000 STEFAN T SIDAHMED, 0000 WILLIAM J POWELL, 0000 CHARLES K CARL, 0000 PETER D SMALL, 0000 TODD J PROSSER, 0000 SCOTT L CARPENTER, 0000 BRIAN K VAZQUEZ, 0000 JOHN P PROTZ JR., 0000 KERRI D CASHION, 0000 VINCENT C WATSON, 0000 CLIFFORD S RADER, 0000 PATRICK T CHRISTIAN, 0000 DOUGLAS L WILLIAMS, 0000 ANDREW G RAYMOND, 0000 LINDA L CIAMBOR, 0000 ROBERT A WOLF, 0000 WILLIAM D REABE, 0000 LACONTA D COLEMAN, 0000 EDWARD J RHYNE, 0000 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT STEVEN W CONNELL, 0000 STEVEN L RICE, 0000 TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY THOMAS H COTTON, 0000 HARRY L ROBINSON, 0000 UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JOSE M CRUZ, 0000 LOREN R ROLLS, 0000 KEVIN CURLEY, 0000 To be lieutenant commander KEITH J ROWE, 0000 ROBERT E CURRAN, 0000 MICHAEL D RUTLEDGE, 0000 RANDALL A CURTIS, 0000 TIMOTHY A ANDERSON, 0000 DAVID B SAUCEDO, 0000 JOSEPH M DADY, 0000 KEITH P BARTO, 0000 JOHN R SAUTER, 0000 MERVIN E DAWSON, 0000 BRADY A 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