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Vol. 156 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010 No. 10 House of Representatives The House met at 12:30 p.m. and was in the streets and open spaces, fearful empathy of the rescue workers and called to order by the Speaker pro tem- of the daily aftershocks. The very ba- every member of our U.S. Embassy pore (Mr. LARSEN of Washington). sics of life, water, food, and shelter are team are palpable, and their commit- f absent or in short supply. ment to all victims’ families is total. We watch in anguish as we learn We see on our television and read in DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO about the potential number of newly the papers and online of the generosity TEMPORE orphaned children in a country that al- and resilience of the human spirit: peo- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- ready had around 400,000 orphans. The ple helping people, comforting one an- fore the House the following commu- Washington Post ran a story on Satur- other, sacrificing for the well-being of nication from the Speaker: day about how 75 percent of the schools one another. We often forget how much have been destroyed and the deaths of the Haitian people are helping one an- WASHINGTON, DC, other as we struggle to provide and get January 26, 2010. so many teachers and students. Nearly I hereby appoint the Honorable RICK every Haitian family in the affected aid to them. Governments, international agencies, LARSEN to act as Speaker pro tempore on areas suffered the loss of at least one this day. loved one, and nearly every UN, inter- NGOs, corporations, and individuals NANCY PELOSI, national agency, and NGO operating in have responded and mobilized as never Speaker of the House of Representatives. the area suffered devastating losses before. On Friday evening, I was in my hometown of Worcester, Massachu- f among their Haitian and international setts, at an event entitled Worcester MORNING-HOUR DEBATE staff. And while our own U.S. Embassy Cares for Haiti, to mobilize donations from our local community. And I am The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- staff and aid agencies worked around sure that many Members of this House ant to the order of the House of Janu- the clock to respond to the crisis, each have been at similar events in their ary 6, 2009, the Chair will now recog- and every one of them are also dealing own districts. nize Members from lists submitted by with their own shock and grief over the majority and minority leaders for Aid is pouring into Haiti to reach the lost family members and Haitian and more than 3 million people directly af- morning-hour debate. U.S. colleagues. The Chair will alternate recognition fected by the earthquake. It is flying in In my congressional district, Mr. to Santo Domingo and Barahona air- between the parties, with each party Speaker, Britney Gengel, the daughter ports in the Dominican Republic and limited to 30 minutes and each Mem- of Len and Cherylann Gengel from Rut- being trucked overland in vast con- ber, other than the majority and mi- land, Massachusetts, remains missing. voys. It is landing at the Port-au- nority leaders and the minority whip, She is among the approximately 200 Prince airport, which now receives over limited to 5 minutes. Haitian and foreign nationals who were 100 flights day and night. And thanks f in the Hotel Montana when the earth- to our Navy and Coast Guard, the de- quake struck. She was part of a stu- stroyed Port-au-Prince docks are now U.S. AND WORLD RESPONDS TO dent team from Florida’s Lynn Univer- HAITI’S EARTHQUAKE 30 percent operational. sity in Haiti working with Food for the I want to thank all the nations of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Poor. In the few days that she was in world that have responded so gener- Chair recognizes the gentleman from Haiti, she had already emailed her par- ously. I especially want to thank our Massachusetts (Mr. MCGOVERN) for 5 ents to tell them that she felt that she hemispheric neighbors, many of whom minutes. had found her life’s calling. annually suffer from natural disasters Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, it has Hundreds of search and rescue work- and still struggle to overcome cen- now been 2 weeks since a 7.0 earth- ers have been active day and night at turies of poverty. They have been par- quake struck Haiti on the afternoon of the Hotel Montana, including U.S. ticularly generous, from Argentina, January 12. Over these past 14 days, we teams from Fairfax, Virginia; Miami- Brazil, and Chile to Colombia, Cuba, have seen pictures of the devastation of Dade; and Los Angeles counties. One Mexico, and so many others. And a Port-au-Prince and the surrounding rescue worker, talking with Britney’s very special thank you to the Govern- communities. Estimates of the number father, spoke movingly about how this ment and people of the Dominican Re- of dead continue to rise. And the in- was one of the worst sites he had ever public. jured in the capital alone is already in worked on, and if his daughter were To my own government, Secretary the tens of thousands, many needing trapped here, he wouldn’t give up on Clinton, Secretary Gates, Adminis- sophisticated medical care. People live finding her either. The compassion and trator Raj Shah, Secretary Napolitano,

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Four of them, all The place reeks. grateful I am for all that you have women, are missing, along with two faculty ‘IT’S A LITTLE MIRACLE’ done, are doing, and will be doing in members who accompanied them. the days, weeks, and months to come. Angel Aloma, executive director of Food The president of Lynn University, Kevin for the Poor, stood in the driveway in the M. Ross, pressed this week for the return of I have seen firsthand your commit- remains, including those of the four Lynn ment, compassion, expertise, and pro- gathering darkness, hugging Gerthe Cardoso, one of the hotel’s owners. The two were students missing in the Montana. ‘‘This is fessionalism. I am sure that mistakes going through names of staff members, with needed for every grieving father, son, moth- have been made, but no one wants the Aloma asking whether they were alive and er, daughter, friend and neighbor who is ach- aid to arrive more quickly and get to Cardoso answering—yes, no, yes. ing at this very moment for a phone call,’’ those who need it more than the U.S. ‘‘These were not employees, they were Ross said. ‘‘A missing family member, personnel on the ground in Haiti. family,’’ Cardoso said. ‘‘Our accountant. Our whether alive or dead, must be returned to For myself, I have never been more waiters. Some had been with us for 15 or 20 his or her loved ones.’’ Last week, rumors spread in Port-au- proud of my government or more grate- years. They came to weddings, birthdays, fu- nerals.’’ Prince that a popular Montana co-owner, Na- ful for the people who serve in it. Aloma asked after the famous bartender. dine Cardoso-Riedl, had been killed in her of- Mr. Speaker, I will insert into the ‘‘He is gone,’’ Cardoso said, her eyes filling fice. Then, just as suddenly, word spread RECORD a story that appeared in The with tears. ‘‘Oh, Lauren!’’ that she was alive. Washington Post entitled, ‘‘Death toll ‘‘Our staff member LeAnn Chong, they ‘‘We had a little dog, a beagle, that was up growing at Port-au-Prince’s Hotel saved her after 17 hours of digging,’’ Aloma on the roof by the terrace, and he alerted, he Montana, once a symbol of stability.’’ said. ‘‘They had to cut off her hair to get her picked up a scent, but when we brought other dogs to confirm, they couldn’t smell [From the Washington Post, Jan. 24, 2010] out.’’ Many survivors lost far more. Rescue her,’’ said Camilo Monroy of the Colombian DEATH TOLL GROWING AT PORT-AU-PRINCE’S teams describe the work at the Montana as Civil Defense rescue squad. ‘‘We went back HOTEL MONTANA, ONCE A SYMBOL OF STA- ‘‘highly technical’’ and ‘‘medically ex- the next day, and the same beagle smelled BILITY treme.’’ Some rescues took 24 hours. Buried her, and we called, and someone answered. (By William Booth) survivors subsisted on a trickle of their own We brought over her son, and he said, ’I Before the earthquake, the Hotel Montana urine until rescuers could get an intravenous think that is my mother down there.’ ‘‘ was the place to be in Haiti. During coups needle into dehydrated veins. One survivor The Colombians and other teams dug one and crises, it provided air-conditioned shel- spent four days in a painful crouch. Some tunnel, then a second. Cardoso-Riedl re- ter from the political storms for the dip- heard other people’s last words, their last sponded, saying two other people were near lomats, spies and aid workers—and a few breaths. her. One was perhaps a boy. Sometimes she heavy-duty criminals—who gathered nightly The Rev. Clinton Rabb, in Haiti for a meet- was lucid, sometimes she appeared to lose at the News Bar under a towering mahogany ing with Methodist aid workers, was freed consciousness and could not assist the res- tree to sip rum sours concocted by Monsieur Jan. 15 after a French surgeon sawed through cuers when they asked: ‘‘Are we close? Can Lauren, known as the best barman in the one leg at the knee and the other at the you hear us?’’ country. ankle. Still conscious, Rabb emerged from a More than 100 hours after her hotel fell To many foreigners, as well as the Haitian tunnel dug into the rubble, like a miner down on her, she was pulled out. ‘‘It’s a little elite, the Montana stood for security and being pulled from a collapsed shaft, and was miracle,’’ her husband, Reinhard Riedl, told stability in a country that often lacked both. whisked away in a Navy helicopter. He died reporters. ‘‘She’s one tough cookie. She is in- Now the Port-au-Prince landmark lies in last Sunday in a Florida hospital. destructible.’’ ruins, as families of missing American, Ca- HELP FROM AN IPHONE APP Her sister, Gerthe, said Nadine had been nadian and French citizens press their em- For nine days, an intense rescue effort kidnapped in Haiti a few years ago and held bassies for any news of life at the scene of took place at the Montana, with teams from captive for 15 days. ‘‘You have no idea what the most concentrated international search- Fairfax County, France, Chile, Brazil, Co- it takes to survive here,’’ she said. and-rescue effort mounted since the Jan. 12 lombia and elsewhere working sections. f quake. Throughout Haiti, more than 50 teams had It does not look good. As body identifica- rescued 132 people by Saturday. U.S. teams AN APPEAL TO THE COMMON tion teams proceed with their grim assign- took part in 47 rescues. Some of the most ment, the list of the dead is growing—posted dramatic were at the Montana. SENSE OF THE SENATE on a tree in the hotel’s circular drive because Dan Woolley was in Haiti with Compassion The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the reception desk is buried under rubble. International making a video about poor Chair recognizes the gentleman from Most reporters are being kept away as work- children. He had just returned to the hotel Florida (Mr. STEARNS) for 5 minutes. ers in white biohazard suits pull bodies out that Tuesday afternoon when the 7.0-mag- Mr. STEARNS. I rise today in the and then stumble off to vomit in the bushes. nitude quake brought the 145-room hotel ‘‘Except for miracles, hope is unfortu- crashing down. Woolley was trapped in a hopes of appealing to the common nately fading,’’ Elisabeth Byrs, a spokes- space by an elevator shaft. It was pitch sense of my colleagues in the United woman for the United Nations’ Office for the black, but he used his iPhone first-aid app to States Senate. In a few days, they will Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, said treat his leg fracture. He lost his glasses but vote on whether or not Ben Bernanke Saturday. used his digital single-lens reflex camera to will serve a second term as Federal Re- Some rescue workers have said privately focus and both devices to create a weak serve Chairman. For the good of Amer- that too many resources have been deployed glow. ican taxpayers and the greater econ- at the Montana, at the expense of searches ‘‘He used the little light he had to write elsewhere, and that the U.S. and other gov- letters to his wife and his kids,’’ said Raul omy, his nomination should be re- ernments have focused more attention on Perla of the Fairfax team that helped French jected. those missing at the hotel than on Haitian rescuers pull him out 60 hours later. ‘‘Can As Chairman of the Federal Reserve, survivors. you imagine?’’ Mr. Bernanke has intervened in the fi- A Facebook page, Haiti Earthquake Hotel Other people, just a few feet away, have nancial marketplace in an unprece- Montana, had more than 13,000 members as not been rescued. A colleague of Woolley’s, dented way. He has instituted un- of Saturday evening and is filled with news, David Hames, was last seen 20 feet from the American policies that have distorted prayers, frustration—and photos of those elevator shaft where Woolley was found. probably lost in the quake. The posts are ‘‘David is an amazing family man, the host our free market economy, such as pick- poignant: ‘‘Diane Cave, Room 220, may have and creator of the kids’ show ‘Cranium’s ing winners and losers, and the cre- been on way to gym’’ or ‘‘David Apperson Ark,’ much loved by hundreds, maybe thou- ation of ‘‘too big to fail.’’ Both Repub- last seen in lobby.’’ sands,’’ a friend, Melanie Dobson, said by e- licans and Democrats alike have ar- Some people post messages of support not mail. gued that the Fed itself was a signifi- only for the families but also for the miss- The family-owned Montana, built in 1946 in cant factor in creating the worst eco- ing. It is not as strange as it might seem. the hills of Port-au-Prince with just 12 nomic and financial crisis our Nation Cellphone service, disrupted at first, has im- rooms, had grown into a sprawling compound has faced in a generation. proved. Someone in the rubble could have re- with shops, a swimming pool and conference ceived e-mail. facilities. Where is the justification in recon- The affiliations of the missing tell part of Now rescue workers store oxygen tanks in firming Ben Bernanke? Under him, in- the story. Many guests at the Montana were the half-empty pool. On the lawn is a make- terest rates were kept too low for too

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But again, it is not his ceptable 11.8 percent unemployment tion until it was too late, and tens of money. rate. thousands of families found themselves After the difficult financial year we The congressional leadership has cre- in foreclosure. have had, common sense dictates a ated a cloud of uncertainty over the Another major factor in the eco- change in leadership at the Federal Re- economy, with support for more op- nomic meltdown was the questionable serve. Reconfirming Mr. Bernanke to a pressive regulations, skyrocketing financial transactions by the holding second term is like putting a stamp of deficits, tax increases, and trade bar- companies of the largest banks and approval on the health of our unstable riers. The administration’s spending Wall Street firms, which are regulated economy while guaranteeing more of policies, including the nearly $1 tril- by the Federal Reserve. It is clear now the same failed policies. More of the lion stimulus bill, have drastically in- that the Fed abdicated its role as a reg- same is not the solution to our eco- creased the national debt by 23 percent, ulator of these entities. Just last nomic downturn and crisis in the finan- while unemployment has increased by month, Mr. Bernanke admitted in front cial markets. We need a complete de- more than 3 million. And today the of the Senate Banking Committee that, parture from the failed policies of the CBO announced that the U.S. deficit ‘‘In the area where we had responsi- past. for the current fiscal year will come in bility, the bank holding companies, we Mr. Bernanke steered our financial at $1.3 trillion, which means that in should have done more.’’ system directly onto the rocks. Should the 1 year in which the party control- The irony of his comments are that we really put him at the helm again? ling the White House and Congress has the Fed has plenty of power and au- No. been entrenched, the annual deficit has thority to deal with the kinds of abuses f increased by over 300 percent. we have seen in the financial industry We need to do everything we can to BANK BAILOUTS and within the housing market, but encourage entrepreneurs and small they refused to act. Under the leader- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The businesses to once again create jobs ship of Mr. Bernanke, the Fed chose to Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from through sensible regulation, through ignore the abuses going on in the mort- Arizona (Mrs. KIRKPATRICK) for 5 min- reduced government spending, lower gage industry, particularly with utes. taxes and greater investment in edu- subprime loans. Mrs. KIRKPATRICK of Arizona. Mr. cation. The Fed also chose to ignore Wall Speaker, I rise today to express out- I am looking forward to the Presi- Street’s risky off-balance-sheet trans- rage, outrage at the information that dent’s State of the Union message to actions that created a domino effect has recently come to light about the see what course he has set for this year that rippled through our economy. AIG bailout. Though it may not be and will look forward to working with Bloomberg reported that the Fed itself clear yet who should be held account- Members in a bipartisan manner to entered into trillions in off-balance- able, one thing is clear: The American help bring our economy to full employ- sheet transactions last year, but the people will not tolerate the use of tax- ment as soon as possible. Fed’s own Inspector General has not payer dollars for use in backdoor bail- NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK even attempted to audit or to inves- outs where the details are treated as Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Later on, Mr. tigate these transactions. Astound- classified, using methods typically re- Speaker, we will be discussing an im- ingly, Mr. Bernanke is now advocating served for matters of national security. portant resolution which designates that Congress grant the Fed even Though some financial matters may the week of February 1 as National greater regulatory power. We need to require protection as a matter of na- School Counseling Week on behalf of audit the Federal Reserve now. tional security, it does not appear that each and every child that these coun- In discussing Mr. Bernanke’s failings the AIG bailout rises to that standard. selors have helped. As a mother, as a as Fed Chairman, it is important to At a time when our Nation is actively grandmother, and as a former Florida point out that he served on the Board engaged in wars on two fronts, and ter- certified teacher, I recognize just how of Governors of the Federal Reserve rorists and traffickers are always look- important it is to fully support our from 2002 to 2005 before becoming ing for means to breach our defenses, children at every turn. School coun- Chairman. He is no novice, yet he ig- such treatment should be reserved for selors across the Nation share the same nored distress calls about our immi- documents pertaining to actual secu- commendable goal to meet the needs of nent financial meltdown. rity threats. every child. They work each and every And Mr. Bernanke has not been I opposed the Troubled Asset Relief day to offer our children their expert forthcoming in explaining to Congress Program from the very beginning be- guidance and compassionate care. and the American people who in the cause it focused too much on Wall Whether at home or in school, every private sector the Fed has chosen to Street and its executives and not child will face new and sometimes dif- subsidize with American taxpayers’ enough on the problems that face ficult situations as they develop into dollars and for what reason and for working Arizona families. It does too young adults. Through a strong family, what amounts. Mr. Bernanke has also little to hold accountable the banks many children are able to navigate po- been unable to fully explain and ac- and corporations that have benefited tentially difficult situations, emotions count for the $500 billion the Fed has from billions in taxpayer dollars. The and decisions from a positive base. But lent to central banks in Europe. In- House Oversight Committee and the even with the most cohesive and sup- stead, he continues to hide behind the GAO are now investigating the entire portive of families, there are times longstanding premise that monetary AIG bailout. They should complete when a growing child needs outside policy should be free from political their work as quickly as possible so the counsel. pressure, coupled with the convenience results can be released to the American Our school counselors can offer chil- of the Fed not being a public agency taxpayers. dren this vital resource: trusted and and, thus, not being obligated to pub- f impartial guides in times of uncer- licly account for its actions. b 1245 tainty as well as thoughtful friends for Mr. Speaker, it is not his money. It uncomfortable questions. And they belongs to the American taxpayers. BREAKING THE UNEMPLOYMENT willingly work with all children, re- Under Mr. Bernanke’s leadership, the BARRIER gardless of their background or his- Fed even strove to keep the details of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tory, and are often the last lifeline for AIG’s overpayments to its counterpar- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from our troubled children. ties secret, as recently revealed by a Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) for 5 min- We all recognize that children go newly disclosed e-mail from a New utes. through tremendous social, personal

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Today’s last day’s proceedings and announces Greenspan, said, ‘‘If they’re too big to children live in an interconnected to the House her approval thereof. fail, they’re too big.’’ Similarly, world that is vastly different from the Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Mervyn King, governor of the Bank of one that our parents, or even we, knew. nal stands approved. England, opines, ‘‘If some banks are In this sea of rapid and radical change, thought to be too big to fail, then, in f it is reassuring to know that our school the words of a distinguished economist, counselors will be there to support PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE they are too big.’’ I urge my colleagues those children that need it most. They The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the to help me cut down these avaricious offer each child an indispensable link gentleman from Michigan (Mr. DIN- scoundrels to proper size. between the classroom and the real GELL) come forward and lead the House f world. School counselors are without a in the Pledge of Allegiance. doubt a vital link in our children’s Mr. DINGELL led the Pledge of Alle- THREE OUT OF FOUR AMERICANS emotional and academic educations. giance as follows: THINK STIMULUS MONEY HAS Always willing to lend their sympa- BEEN WASTED I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the thetic ear and advice, school coun- United States of America, and to the Repub- (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina selors are never far at hand when a lic for which it stands, one nation under God, asked and was given permission to ad- child needs to express his or her fears, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- hopes and aspirations. School coun- f vise and extend his remarks.) selors are helping our children to de- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. velop into wonderful young adults each MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE Madam Speaker, where are the jobs? and every day. We should all welcome A message from the Senate by Ms. This is the question I continue to ask the opportunity to say congratulations Curtis, one of its clerks, announced the liberal majority, since they persist to these unsung protectors of our chil- that the Senate has passed bills of the pushing legislation killing jobs. Fami- dren. following titles in which the concur- lies are hurting, particularly in South Mr. Speaker, I encourage all of my rence of the House is requested: Carolina, where the unemployment colleagues later on today as we take up S. 2949. An act to amend section 1113 of the rate recently jumped to a gruesome this bill to honor school counselors Social Security Act to provide authority for 12.6 percent. The stimulus bill isn’t liv- across the United States to vote in increased fiscal year 2010 payments for tem- ing up to its name, and Americans real- favor of this resolution, for it is a fine porary assistance to United States citizens ize it. According to a CNN poll released tribute to people whose life’s mission is returned from foreign countries, to provide yesterday, nearly three out of four to turn today’s children into tomor- necessary funding to avoid shortfalls in the Americans think that at least half of Medicare cost-sharing program for low-in- row’s leaders. the money spent in the Federal stim- Thank you very much for the time, come qualifying individuals, and for other purposes. ulus plan has been wasted. Moreover, 63 Mr. Speaker. S. 2950. An act to extend the pilot program percent believe projects in the plan f for volunteer groups to obtain criminal his- were included for political reasons and tory background checks. RECESS will have no economic benefit. The message also announced that I have introduced the National Com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- pursuant to Public Law 110–315, the mission on American Recovery and Re- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Chair, on behalf of the President pro investment Act so taxpayers receive declares the House in recess until 2 tempore, announces the appointment adequate answers as to the where- p.m. today. of the following individuals to be mem- abouts of stimulus funds. I urge Speak- Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 51 bers of the National Advisory Com- er PELOSI to consider this legislation minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- mittee on Institutional Quality and In- to ensure full accountability of every cess until 2 p.m. tegrity: stimulus dollar spent. f Bruce Cole of Indiana, Anne Neal of In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the b 1400 Wisconsin, and Michael Pokiakoff of Colorado. 11th in the global war on terrorism. AFTER RECESS f f The recess having expired, the House was called to order by the Speaker pro INTRODUCING THE FINANCIAL TRIBUTE TO OUR REMARKABLE tempore (Ms. RICHARDSON) at 2 p.m. SERVICES INDUSTRY STABILITY TROOPS ACT OF 2010 f (Mr. SKELTON asked and was given (Mr. DINGELL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 PRAYER permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Monsignor Stephen J. Rossetti, of minute and to revise and extend his re- Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, I The Catholic University of America, marks.) rise today to pay tribute to our re- offered the following prayer: Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, it is markable troops. Our men and women Good and gracious God, in these not long since a bunch of avaricious, in uniform represent the best of Amer- times of difficulty and confusion, our grasping New York bankers caused a ica. Never is that more apparent than hearts remind us to turn back to You. replay of 1929 and a major collapse of when our forces are mobilized to help You are the light; You are the truth. the American economy. They were too people in need, most recently in the We trust that You will guide our paths big to fail, and as a result, this Nation wake of the devastating earthquake in during these troubled times; You keep has spent hundreds of billions of dol- Haiti. As of last week, approximately us safe from all evil; and one day, You lars bailing them out for their wrong- 13,000 military personnel are part of will lead us safely home. May we open doing. This is intolerable. If we cannot the Haiti relief effort, about 10,000 our eyes, now, to see You in our lives; regulate these people, the least we can aboard ship, and 3,000 ashore. may we open our ears, this day, to hear do is see that they are properly sized. The United States’ response to the Your voice. And thus may we follow I urge my colleagues to join me in Haiti earthquake is a whole-of-govern- You with steadfastness and courage. sponsoring the Financial Services In- ment effort, with the U.S. Agency for We ask this in the power of Your Spirit dustry Stability Act of 2010, which I International Development in the lead,

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The stock market to be focusing on job creation and eco- neering skills that are desperately is languishing, home sales have de- nomic growth. needed in a disaster zone. clined, and unemployment is in double- Well, Madam Speaker, he has a won- This critical contribution to the digits, reaching its highest level in dec- derful opportunity to take what I be- Haiti relief effort comes at a time ades. lieve would be the strongest, boldest, when the men and women of our mili- Last year, President Obama and con- most dynamic step towards economic tary are already being stretched by two gressional Democrats promised that growth, and that is to send to Capitol wars. But crises rarely happen on a the trillion-dollar stimulus plan would Hill three pending trade agreements: planned timetable, and our troops have create jobs immediately, and unem- Panama, Colombia and South Korea. demonstrated, once again, their capa- ployment would not rise above 8 per- We could create jobs in the manufac- bility to respond admirably whenever cent. Sadly, the only thing the waste- turing sector, in the service sector, in disaster strikes. ful stimulus bill created was bigger the farming sector of our economy if As any American who has been helped by government, with nearly 2.7 million we were to break down the barriers the National Guard or other U.S. forces during American jobs lost since that promise that right now prevent U.S. workers a flood, hurricane, fire, tornado, or other emer- was made. and service providers from being able gency, there is no limit to the compassion, The Republican plan provides tar- to have access to that consumer mar- commitment, and dedication of those wearing geted tax relief for working families ket. the American service uniform. and small businesses and will create So as we work together in a bipar- U.S. military servicemembers and their fami- real jobs, not an illusion of jobs saved, tisan way to create jobs, I encourage lies make tremendous sacrifices, both for our as the administration suggests. It’s the President, Madam Speaker, to send Nation and in working to help people in times past time that the President and the those three trade agreements so that of need all over the world. I am so proud of Democratic majority get serious about we can create jobs. putting Americans back to work. the contribution our heroes in uniform are f making to help the people of Haiti, in coopera- f tion with all of the other people in government KEEP TERRORISTS LOCKED UP IN COMMUNICATION FROM THE and non-governmental organizations, and CUBA CLERK OF THE HOUSE international organizations who are working as (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- partners in the Haiti relief effort. given permission to address the House fore the House the following commu- f for 1 minute and to revise and extend nication from the Clerk of the House of NATIONAL HEALTH CARE AND his remarks.) Representatives: THE CONSTITUTION Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speak- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, er, President Obama says that closing Washington, DC, January 22, 2010. (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was the terrorist detention center in Cuba Hon. NANCY PELOSI, given permission to address the House will help America’s image abroad and The Speaker, U.S. Capitol, House of Representa- for 1 minute.) make America safer. This idea is con- tives, Washington, DC. Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, trary to common sense, nonsensical, ir- DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: Pursuant to the the United States Constitution is a permission granted in Clause 2(h) of rule II of rational, counterintuitive, and dan- the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- document to limit the Federal Govern- gerous. Since the President has an- ment. Thomas Jefferson said, ‘‘Free tives, I have the honor to transmit a sealed nounced his intention to close the mili- envelope received from the White House on government is founded in jealousy, and tary prison, there have been more at- Friday, January 22, 2010 at 2:53 p.m., and said not in confidence, which (requires) lim- tempted terrorist attacks, not fewer. to contain a message from the President ited constitutions to bind down those The terrorists sense weakness, not whereby he transmits consistent with Public whom we are obliged to trust with strength. law 107–108 a report on matters related to power.’’ Keeping terrorists locked up in Cuba, support for the interdiction of aircraft en- As the all-seeing eye of the govern- rather than transferring them to the gaged in illicit drug trafficking. ment tries to take care of us, and since With best wishes, I am, U.S. or other countries, is the only way Sincerely, it believes we are subjects incapable of to protect Americans. If they go to taking care of our own health, nowhere LORRAINE C. MILLER, other countries, they can be released. Clerk of the House. in the Constitution is the Federal Gov- If they go to the U.S., they can get con- ernment given the enumerated privi- stitutional rights, like citizens, which f lege to make a power grab and control they certainly don’t deserve. The ad- UNITED STATES ASSISTANCE FOR the Nation’s health. The Constitution ministration should treat terrorists THE INTERDICTION OF AIR- sets limits on what dictates of pain the like terrorists and leave them in Cuba. CRAFT ENGAGED IN ILLICIT Federal Government is allowed to in- f DRUG TRAFFICKING—MESSAGE flict on the rest of us. George Wash- FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE THREE PENDING TRADE AGREE- ington didn’t fight the Redcoats so peo- UNITED STATES (H. DOC. NO. 111– MENTS THAT WILL CREATE ple would be the subjects of a new op- 89) pressive, untrustworthy Federal bu- JOBS reaucracy, and the Colonists didn’t die (Mr. DREIER asked and was given The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- in the War of Independence so a health permission to address the House for 1 fore the House the following message care czar could have the rule over us. It minute and to revise and extend his re- from the President of the United is an unconstitutional abuse of power marks.) States; which was read and, together to nationalize American health care Mr. DREIER. Madam Speaker, as we with the accompanying papers, referred and trust the government with our all know, there will be a great deal of to the Committee on Foreign Affairs health. excitement around the Capitol tomor- and ordered to be printed: And that’s just the way it is. row evening. The President of the To the Congress of the United States: f United States will be delivering his Consistent with the authorities re- first State of the Union message. Early lated to official immunity in the inter- PUT AMERICANS BACK TO WORK indications are that he will be talking diction of aircraft engaged in illicit (Mr. FLEMING asked and was given about the issue that Democrats and drug trafficking (Public Law 107–108, 22 permission to address the House for 1 Republicans alike and people around U.S.C. 2291–4), as amended, and in order minute.) this country are talking about, and to keep the Congress fully informed, I Mr. FLEMING. Madam Speaker, the that is job creation. am providing a report by my Adminis- American people are hurting, and We have got an unemployment rate tration. This report includes matters Washington is not listening. Over the in excess of 10 percent, much higher in related to support for the interdiction

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Is there and began to pursue a music career ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair objection to the request of the gentle- when rheumatoid arthritis forced him will postpone further proceedings woman from California? to quit his job in a local silk mill. As today on motions to suspend the rules There was no objection. has been stated, he started in 1945 with on which a recorded vote or the yeas Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I the Blue Grass Boys, then later with and nays are ordered, or on which the yield myself as much time as I may the Foggy Mountain Boys and then fi- vote incurs objection under clause 6 of consume. nally with the Nashville Grass. rule XX. I rise today to support House Resolu- He passed away, but his voice and Record votes on postponed questions tion 583, which recognizes Lester unique bluegrass style will always be will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. Flatt’s invaluable contributions to remembered. Lester Flatt and the f American art as both a songwriter and Bluegrass Boys are credited with the b 1415 a performer. One of nine children, Les- introduction of bluegrass music to this ter Flatt was born on June 9, 1914, and Nation. Bluegrass music is a unique HONORING LESTER FLATT raised in Sparta, Tennessee. As a sing- form of American roots music and is Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I er and a guitarist, Lester Flatt is wide- considered a sub-genre of the country move to suspend the rules and agree to ly considered one of the founding fa- music scene. the resolution (H. Res. 583) expressing thers of bluegrass music. Bluegrass was especially popular in the sense of the House of Representa- He learned to sing and to play the the rural areas of this country, and it’s tives that Lester Flatt has made an in- guitar in local churches. As a member often referred to as the Kentucky blue- valuable contribution to American art of the legendary Flatt and Scruggs and grass after Bill Monroe, who was from as both a songwriter and a performer, the Foggy Mountain Boys, Flatt not Kentucky and a member of the Blue- leaving an indelible legacy in bluegrass only popularized bluegrass music, he grass Boys. Bluegrass music is a music, as amended. transformed the music genre from re- uniquely American art form and Lester The Clerk read the title of the resolu- gional to national. Bluegrass music Flatt helped to introduce this music to tion. itself, Madam Speaker, originated in the Nation. Lester Flatt left an indel- The text of the resolution is as fol- the early 1600s as an American art form ible legacy in bluegrass music and in lows: of immigrants as they came to Amer- the American art, and I ask my col- H. RES. 583 ica. Irish, Scottish, English and Afri- leagues to support this resolution. Whereas Lester Flatt was born on June 19, can American cultures have played a I reserve the balance of my time. 1914, and was raised in the region of Sparta, major part in developing bluegrass Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I’m Tennessee; music. pleased to recognize the gentleman Whereas Lester Flatt began playing guitar The music started in rural areas and from Tennessee (Mr. DAVIS), the spon- and singing in local churches at a young age; in small towns describing life in the sor of this legislation, for as much time Whereas Lester Flatt began his career with hills or on the farms. Eventually this as he may consume. Charlie Monroe and the Kentucky Pardners Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. I thank the in North Carolina in the early 1940s; sound became popularized and Lester Whereas in 1945, Lester Flatt was invited Flatt emerged from Tennessee as our gentlelady for yielding time, and I will by Bill Monroe to play rhythm guitar and Nation’s premiere bluegrass artist. make some very brief comments. sing with Monroe’s band on the Grand Ole With Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys in As we look across America, we look Opry; the mid-1940s, Lester helped bring na- at our rivers, our streams, our oceans Whereas Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, Chub- tional acclaim to bluegrass music with and our lakes, the scenic mountains of by Wise, Howard Watts, and Bill Monroe are the Original Bluegrass Band. Later in Tennessee, the scenic mountains, obvi- widely credited with the creation of blue- Flatt’s career he teamed up with Earl ously the Rocky Mountains and the grass music through their band, Bill Monroe Appalachians. Our artists that will and the Bluegrass Boys; Scruggs to create the Foggy Mountain Whereas Lester Flatt later joined with Boys in 1948. This group went on to paint portraits and paintings on can- Earl Scruggs to create the band Flatt and achieve longstanding success and pres- vas, our literature, through great au- Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys, tige unprecedented in the bluegrass thors of our time, our character, as a which remains one of the most influential music world. Parting with Earl in 1969, Nation, our heritage, our family tradi- bands in bluegrass music; Lester continued successfully with his tions, our family values, and, yes, our Whereas in 1969, Lester Flatt parted with own ‘‘Nashville Grass’’ until shortly music are part of this great American Scruggs to form the band Nashville Grass, before his death in 1979. heritage. with whom he performed until shortly before Our music, music of those like Flatt his death on May 11, 1979; Though he reached tremendous Whereas in 1991, Lester Flatt, along with heights across the Nation, Flatt pre- and Scruggs that, when I was a child Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs, became an in- ferred to perform in small towns. He, growing up, listening to a radio oper- augural member of the International Blue- along with two others, became inau- ated by a battery on a Saturday night grass Music Hall of Fame; and gural members of the International was one of the special times when the Whereas Lester Flatt is widely regarded as Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. family got together. But certainly for one of the greatest bluegrass musicians and Madam Speaker, I want to once again this particular occasion, for that hour- singers of all time, writing dozens of songs congratulate Lester Flatt on his artis- long session, the ‘‘Grand Ole Opry,’’ we that are considered bluegrass classics: Now, tic accomplishments and honor his ex- would hear such performers as Bashful therefore, be it Resolved, That it is the sense of the House traordinary life. I thank Congressman Oswald and Stringbean and, yes, Flatt of Representatives that Lester Flatt has LINCOLN DAVIS from Tennessee for and Scruggs, that became an entity in made an invaluable contribution to Amer- bringing this resolution forward today. the mid-forties. ican art as both a songwriter and a per- I reserve the balance of my time. Lester Flatt was born in Sparta, Ten- former, leaving an indelible legacy in blue- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- nessee, in a district that I now rep- grass music. er, I yield myself such time as I may resent in White County. And from that, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- consume. he basically learned his art in church ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from I rise today in support of House Reso- by singing with the choir. He learned California (Ms. WOOLSEY) and the gen- lution 583, expressing the sense of the his art by self-teaching and by instruc- tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) each House of Representatives that Lester tions from others in the community of will control 20 minutes. Flatt has made an invaluable contribu- how to play different instruments. And

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The question was taken; and (two- and all of those of us who love blue- Ms. WOOLSEY. I reserve the balance thirds being in the affirmative) the grass music on a Saturday night, or of my time. rules were suspended and the resolu- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. We have no tion, as amended, was agreed to. day, Friday and gospel music on Sun- more speakers, so I urge my colleagues A motion to reconsider was laid on day night that’s bluegrass style, kind to vote favorably on this particular the table. of have a great deal of respect and rev- resolution. f I yield back the balance of my time. erence for Lester Flatt. NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH It is my honor as a Member of Con- Mr. RAHALL. Madam Speaker, I fully sup- gress and it is my honor as the Con- port recognizing legendary bluegrass singer Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I gressman who represents the area and songwriter Lester Flatt for his many con- move to suspend the rules and agree to where he was born and later moved to tributions to American music. the resolution (H. Res. 990) expressing North Carolina and Kentucky to per- Music is a tradition that most of us in West support for designation of January 2010 form to audiences that were blessed Virginia have enjoyed our entire lives. Lester as ‘‘National Mentoring Month’’. with his voice, which was unique and Flatt is a great example of the amazing collec- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- his music, which was unique and the tion of musical talent in Appalachia. This reso- tion. The text of the resolution is as fol- three-finger roll that was brought by lution supports the history and traditions of our lows: the banjo to make that music even bet- region and brings awareness to the talents of ter. So it’s my honor today to recog- Bluegrass Musicians. H. RES. 990 nize this giant who was one of the first Lester Flatt was an acclaimed guitarist, lead Whereas mentoring is a longstanding tradi- three that became a member of the singer and a leader in making Blue Grass tion in which a dependable, caring adult pro- music what it is today. Most famous for his vides guidance, support, and encouragement Hall of Fame in 1991, and it’s fitting to facilitate a young person’s social, emo- that he did. So it’s fitting that we here long career with Bill Monroe, Earl Scruggs and the Blue Grass Boys; Lester Flatt and his leg- tional, and cognitive development; today honor this giant of bluegrass Whereas continued research on mentoring music. endary sounds and strong rhythm and guitar shows that formal, high-quality mentoring Mr. BISHOP of Utah. After hearing playing helped to create the unique and mem- focused on developing the competence and the eloquence of the gentleman from orable sound of modern Bluegrass. character of the mentee promotes positive Tennessee, I’m embarrassed to admit A southern West Virginia Bluegrass legend outcomes, such as improved academic that the only thing I think of, when I Everett Lilly, originally from Clear Creek near achievement, self-esteem, social skills, and hear Lester Flatt’s name, I have to Beckley, had the opportunity to tour with Les- career development; think of ‘‘The Beverly Hillbillies.’’ ter Flatt in the early 1950s, and participated in Whereas further research on mentoring But with that, I’d like to yield as classic duet recordings with Lester Flatt. provides strong evidence that mentoring suc- cessfully reduces substance use and abuse, much time as he may consume to the In southern West Virginia we celebrate not only famous Bluegrass Musicians like Lester academic failure, and delinquency; gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Whereas mentoring, in addition to pre- COBLE). Flatt and Everett Lilly, but all of our talented paring young people for school, work, and Mr. COBLE. I thank the gentleman musicians through efforts led by the West Vir- life, is extremely rewarding for those serving from Utah for yielding. I appreciate ginia Humanities Council and the Music Hall of as mentors; that. And you’re on the money: ‘‘The Fame exhibit at Tamarack. The permanent ex- Whereas more than 4,700 mentoring pro- Beverly Hillbillies,’’ indeed, were a hibit at Tamarack in Beckley, WV houses grams in communities of all sizes across the very significant role that they played: memorabilia and recorded works of Mountain United States focus on building strong, effec- Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs and the State musicians of the last 50 years and is ac- tive relationships between mentors and companied by a concert series and a variety mentees; Foggy Mountain Boys brought to you Whereas approximately 3,000,000 young by Martha White. Those introductory of educational programs. people in the United States are in solid men- words were disseminated, Madam Another exciting initiative is The WV Music toring relationships due to the remarkable Speaker, across the airwaves through- Hall of Fame’s Traveling Museum which is a vigor, creativity, and resourcefulness of the out Tennessee, southeastern United collaborated effort between the Humanities thousands of mentoring programs in commu- States and beyond, introducing what, Council and the WV Department of Education. nities throughout the Nation; in my opinion, was the world’s pre- The exhibits showcase the variety of music Whereas in spite of the progress made to miere bluegrass aggregation during that has come from the Mountain State, from increase mentoring, the United States has a that era, specifically the fifties and the opera and jazz to gospel, traditional, country, serious ‘‘mentoring gap’’, with nearly bluegrass, blues and rock ’n’ roll. While vis- 15,000,000 young people in need of mentors; sixties. Whereas mentoring partnerships between I realize that the distinguished gen- iting the Traveling Museum, you can view an the public and private sectors bring State tleman from Tennessee can claim, and interactive county by county map of West Vir- and local leaders together to support men- rightly so, that Lester Flatt was his ginia’s musical history, listen to a variety of toring programs by preventing duplication of constituent, but I would be remiss if I music and even make your own CD. efforts, offering training in industry best didn’t remind him again that Earl I fully encouraged this partnership and com- practices, and making the most of limited Scruggs, the world’s premiere 5-string mend The Hall of Fame on a remarkable job resources to benefit young people in the banjoist is a native Carolinian, al- in its first few years. United States; though not a resident in the district I Music was the missing link to West Vir- Whereas the designation of January 2010 as represent. ginia’s premiere arts venue, Tamarack. The ‘‘National Mentoring Month’’ will help call In addition to Lester and Earl, Paul, Hall of Fame and Tamarack are natural part- attention to the critical role mentors play in helping young people realize their potential; Josh and Jake completed the starting ners. I encourage my fellow West Virginians to Whereas a month-long celebration of men- five. But when Lester Flatt, Earl support our State and our regions’ great musi- toring will encourage more individuals and Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys cians and organizations—all working to keep organizations, including schools, businesses, performed, whether on radio, television our arts and humanities heritage alive and well nonprofit organizations, faith institutions, or in live concert, Americana was on in our communities, schools, and lives. and foundations, to become engaged in men- parade because bluegrass music, after Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I toring across the United States; and all, is America’s music. These men, all urge my colleagues to support H. Res. Whereas National Mentoring Month will, superb musicians, were celebrities in 583, which recognizes Lester Flatt’s in- most significantly, build awareness of men- their own right, but they did not con- valuable contributions to American art toring and encourage more people to become mentors and help close the mentoring gap in duct themselves as celebrities. They as both a songwriter and a performer, the United States: Now, therefore, be it were not unlike our next-door neighbor and I yield back the remainder of my Resolved, That the House of Representa- or the guy down the street. time. tives—

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I yield myself students to volunteer as mentors; and toring Caucus, I rise today in strong (3) encourages the people of the United such time as I may consume. support for designating January 2010 as States to observe National Mentoring Month I rise today in support of House Reso- National Mentoring Month. Thank you with appropriate ceremonies and activities lution 990, expressing support for the to Chairman MILLER and Chairwoman that promote awareness of, and volunteer in- designation of January 2010 as National WOOLSEY for bringing this legislation volvement with, youth mentoring. Mentoring Month, and I am glad we are to the floor. I would also like to thank The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- doing it before it’s over. the other chairs in the Mentoring Cau- National Mentoring Month celebrates ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from cus, Mrs. DAVIS of California and Mr. mentors who are positively impacting California (Ms. WOOLSEY) and the gen- ROGERS of Michigan, who are original tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) each the lives of people and highlights the cosponsors of this legislation. will control 20 minutes. need for additional mentors to make We all have an important role to play The Chair recognizes the gentle- themselves available for America’s in the lives of young people around us. woman from California. youth. Our entire community needs to be part Mentoring is a structured and trust- GENERAL LEAVE of the process in shaping young lives to ing relationship that brings young peo- become responsible citizens. When car- Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I re- ple together with caring individuals ing adults make connections and pro- quest 5 legislative days during which who offer guidance, support, and en- vide guidance to our youth, it makes a Members may revise and extend and in- couragement, all aimed at developing positive impact on their lives. sert extraneous material on H. Res. 990 the confidence and character of the A local newspaper in Minnesota re- into the RECORD. mentee. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there A mentor is an adult who, along with cently ran an article about the enor- objection to the request of the gentle- parents, provides a young person with mous difference mentoring makes in woman from California? support, counsel, friendship, and posi- someone’s life. All of us have experi- There was no objection. tive reinforcement. enced that personally. For far too Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I By all estimates, almost 18 million many young people and children, they yield myself as much time as I may young people—nearly half of the popu- just might not have a strong adult consume. lation of young people between the presence in their lives. Mentors encour- Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- ages of 10 and 18—live in situations age the development of strong char- port of H. Res. 990, which recognizes that put them at risk of not living up acters and healthy identities. That’s a January as National Mentoring Month. to their potential. Without immediate fact. We have the data to back that up. Today we acknowledge and thank the intervention by caring adults, they can Studies show that young adults who millions of caring adults and students make choices that not only undermine have mentors are less likely to experi- who volunteer as mentors, and we com- their futures but, ultimately, the eco- ment with drugs, skip school, or be- mend their efforts. National Mentoring nomic and social well-being of our Na- come involved in criminal activity; and Month serves as a great opportunity to tion. at the same time, students are more encourage others to get involved men- Research shows that formal, high- likely to be confident, make good toring and volunteering their time. quality mentoring focused on devel- grades and graduate from high school Mentors directly improve the lives of oping the competence and character of and improve their self-esteem when those who are in need of guidance by the mentee promotes positive out- they have a mentor. When these stu- providing support, care, and encourage- comes such as improved academic dents grow up, they are more likely to ment to facilitate a younger person’s achievement, self-esteem, career devel- be better parents, better neighbors, in development in life. opment, and social skills. By honoring general, better citizens. Research consistently proves, Madam mentors and mentoring programs, we Nationally, there is an estimated Speaker, that mentors bolster aca- recognize the importance of mentoring mentoring gap of 15 million at-risk demic achievement, self-esteem, social programs implemented in our local young people who need and who would skills, and career development. In addi- schools and communities. We also draw benefit greatly from a mentor. In Min- tion to these positive outcomes, men- attention to the components of a qual- nesota alone, there are more than toring reduces delinquency, substance ity program, including appropriate 250,000 students who fall into this gap. abuse, and academic failure. Men- screening of potential mentors and I sponsored this resolution to help toring, whether it is for school work or careful matching of youth with adults raise awareness of this gap and of the life in general, helps young people real- who have a genuine interest in pro- many benefits of mentoring for both ize that a better life is attainable, and viding guidance and being exemplary the mentee and the mentor and to en- it helps them to obtain the tools they role models. courage more people to volunteer their need to succeed. Today, thanks to the commitment time and to invest in a child’s well- Today, there are over 4,700 mentoring and dedication of mentoring advocates, being and their future. programs in communities all across the 3 million young people are now enjoy- Mentorship does not end with child- United States serving approximately 3 ing mentoring’s many benefits through hood. Whether you’re asking a neigh- million young people. This country, school-based, faith-based, and commu- bor to assist you after you’ve had your however, is in need of more mentors to nity organizations. It’s a six-fold in- first child or you’re seeking a person at help fill the gap and reach the nearly 15 crease in formal mentoring relation- work or your place of worship to guide million young people who would ben- ships since the early 1990s. you through these tough decisions, efit from a positive, solid mentoring Today we recognize the contribution mentoring benefits people of all ages. relationship. As a Nation, we must con- mentors make to the lives of the Na- My life has personally been filled tinue to encourage volunteers to invest tion’s youth. The time adults take to with many mentors from my childhood their human capital in our youth. serve as a mentor provides children and right up until today. Congressman Through nonprofit government and pri- young adults with a positive adult ex- Bruce Vento—whose seat I now hold— vate sector partnerships, we can ex- ample and support system. Adult men- mentored me from my early days in pand mentoring. tors should be recognized for their con- politics until I decided to run for Con- tributions and efforts, and, therefore, I gress. And you never know where you b 1430 urge Members to support this resolu- might find a mentor. Many in this The National Mentoring Month is a tion. Chamber might have been surprised reminder to reinvest our energy to- I reserve the balance of my time. that one of my closest mentors was wards mentoring relationships. By Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I Congressman Henry Hyde from Illinois. building awareness on this issue, we am pleased to recognize the sponsor of He helped me understand the history

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Pursu- I encourage all of my colleagues to paign for mentorship for our youth. I would like ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from look for opportunities to mentor our to personally encourage all the members of California (Ms. WOOLSEY) and the gen- youth, and they can start by doing that Congress to either become a mentor or to en- tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) each today by voting ‘‘yes’’ on this resolu- courage a friend or family member today to will control 20 minutes. tion. become a mentor, not only for our youth, but The Chair recognizes the gentle- Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam for this country. woman from California. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- GENERAL LEAVE 990, ‘‘Expressing support for designation of er, I urge adoption of this resolution, Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I re- January 2010 as ‘‘National Mentoring Month’’ and I yield back the balance of my quest 5 legislative days during which and for other purposes, introduced by my dis- time. Members may revise and extend and in- tinguished colleague from Minnesota, Rep- Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I sert extraneous material on House Res- resentative MCCOLLUM. ‘‘National Mentoring urge my colleagues to support House olution 1030 into the RECORD. Month,’’ since January 2002, has been a na- Resolution 990, which recognizes Janu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tional initiative and an annual campaign focus- ary as National Mentoring Month. objection to the request of the gentle- ing attention on the need of mentors to With that, I yield back the balance of woman from California? mentees, and to promote youth mentoring with my time. There was no objection. the message that, ‘‘If we—individuals, busi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I nesses, government agencies, schools, faith question is on the motion offered by yield myself such time as I may con- communities, and nonprofits—can work to- the gentlewoman from California (Ms. sume. gether to increase the number of mentors, we WOOLSEY) that the House suspend the Madam Speaker, I rise today to con- assure brighter futures for our young people.’’ rules and agree to the resolution, H. gratulate Messiah College men’s and This annual initiative and campaign is spear- Res. 990. women’s soccer teams on winning the headed by the Harvard School of Public The question was taken. 2009 NCAA Division III national cham- Health, MENTOR, and the Corporation for Na- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the pionship against Calvin College and tional and Community Service. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Washington State University-St. President Barack Obama, former Secretary in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Louis, respectively. of State General Colin Powell, former Presi- Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, on Messiah is the only NCAA institution dents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, Ari- that I demand the yeas and nays. to claim men’s and women’s soccer na- zona Senator JOHN MCCAIN, music producer The yeas and nays were ordered. tional championships in the same sea- Quincy Jones, poet Maya Angelou, music re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- son. Messiah College men’s team won cording artist Usher, and actor Clint Eastwood, ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the their national championship game 2–0 have all endorsed the campaigns for National Chair’s prior announcement, further and provided the men’s team with its Mentoring Month. A highlight of the campaign proceedings on this motion will be seventh national title in the last 10 is the ‘‘Thank You Mentor Day,’’ in which postponed. seasons—an NCAA Division III all-time mentees thank and honor their mentors for f best, to say the least. Messiah College women’s team col- their mentorship. Mentees are encouraged to CONGRATULATING MESSIAH lected its third national championship reach out to their mentors to express their ap- COLLEGE and second championship in a row cap- preciation. Mentees also have the options of Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I ping a 3-year run in which the Falcons’ posting a tribute to their mentor or mentors on move to suspend the rules and agree to only loss was to Wheaton College in WhoMentoredYou.org, to become a mentor in the resolution (H. Res. 1030) congratu- the 2007 title match. After outscoring their local communities, and/or make a finan- lating Messiah College men’s and wom- their opponents by a 20–1 margin in cial contribution to a mentoring program. en’s soccer teams on winning the 2009 last year’s NCAA tournament, the Mes- Dr. Jay A. Winsten, as associate dean at NCAA Division III national champion- siah College women posted just seven the Harvard School of Public Health stated ships. goals in their final five games this year that, ‘‘Youth mentoring is a highly effective The Clerk read the title of the resolu- winning four contests 1–0, one in dou- public health intervention. Research has tion. ble overtime. shown that programs that rely on volunteer The text of the resolution is as fol- Congratulations are in order for head mentors can play a powerful role in reducing lows: coaches Brad McCarty and Scott Frey. drug abuse and youth violence, while greatly H. RES. 1030 McCarty was recently named head enhancing a young person’s prospects for coach of the Messiah men’s soccer pro- leading a healthy and productive life.’’ Men- Whereas Messiah College men’s and wom- en’s soccer teams won the 2009 NCAA Divi- gram and became the seventh head toring is a long-standing tradition where men- sion III championships on December 5, 2009, coach in the program’s storied 42-year tors provide guidance, support, encourage- against Calvin College and Washington Uni- history. Before becoming head coach, ment and aid in promoting positive outcomes, versity-St. Louis; McCarty helped Messiah to five of its in the areas of career and social development Whereas the 2009 championship was the six national championships as an as- in helping young people realize and reach seventh national championship for Messiah sistant coach. their full potential. College men’s soccer team since 2000 and the As for the women’s coach, Scott Frey I agree with Ms. Nicola Goren, the Director third national championship for the women’s has compiled a record of 156 wins, 12 of the Corporation, in the regard that, ‘‘Our na- team since 2000; Whereas Messiah College is the only col- losses, and 8 ties in his 8 seasons with tion’s success depends on helping every child lege in the NCAA to win both the men’s and the women’s soccer program. Winning succeed and reach their full potential in life women’s soccer national championship in over 90 percent of his games, he was and that mentoring strengthens our nation’s the same year; placed on the Winningest Active economic and social well-being by influencing Whereas Messiah College is a Christian lib- Coaches list. the life choices of young people with a caring eral arts college that was founded in 1909 and The success of both the men’s and adult.’’ is located in Grantham, Pennsylvania; women’s soccer teams is a testament More than 4,700 mentoring programs in Whereas Messiah College has 22 intercolle- to Messiah College’s commitment to communities of all sizes across the United giate athletic teams that have won 11 NCAA excellence. They have won 10 national States focus on building strong relationships national championships; and Whereas Messiah College encourages ath- soccer championships combined in the and 3,000,000 young people are in mentoring letes to develop their athletic excellence and past 10 years. programs throughout the United States. In to develop character: Now, therefore, be it Not only does Messiah College excel making January a month-long celebration of Resolved, That the House of Representa- athletically, but they are also a pre- mentoring, it will call action to the important tives— mier academic institution. The school

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February 5, 2010, would be an appropriate awards bachelor of arts and bachelor of The question was taken; and (two- week to designate as ‘‘National School Coun- science degrees in more than 55 majors. thirds being in the affirmative) the seling Week’’: Now, therefore, be it Madam Speaker, once again, I con- rules were suspended and the resolu- Resolved, That the United States House of gratulate the Messiah College soccer tion was agreed to. Representatives— program for their success, and I thank A motion to reconsider was laid on (1) honors and recognizes the contributions Representative PLATTS for bringing the table. of school counselors to the success of stu- this bill forward. f dents in our Nation’s elementary and sec- I urge my colleagues to support ondary schools; and b 1445 (2) encourages the people of the United House Resolution 1030, and I reserve NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING States to observe ‘‘National School Coun- the balance of my time. seling Week’’ with appropriate ceremonies Mr. BISHOP of Utah. I yield myself WEEK and activities that promote awareness of the such time as I may consume. Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I crucial role school counselors play in pre- Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- move to suspend the rules and agree to paring students for fulfilling lives as contrib- port of House Resolution 1030 congratu- the resolution (H. Res. 1029) expressing uting members of society. lating Messiah College men’s and wom- support for designation of the week of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- en’s soccer teams on winning the 2009 February 1 through February 5, 2010, as ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from NCAA Division III national champion- ‘‘National School Counseling Week’’. California (Ms. WOOLSEY) and the gen- ships. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) each Messiah College is a private Chris- tion. will control 20 minutes. tian college that was founded in 1909 The text of the resolution is as fol- The gentlewoman from California is and is located in Grantham, Pennsyl- lows: recognized. vania. Messiah’s mission is ‘‘to educate H. RES. 1029 GENERAL LEAVE men and women toward maturity of in- Whereas the American School Counselor Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I re- tellect, character, and Christian faith Association has declared the week of Feb- quest 5 legislative days during which in preparation for lives of service, lead- ruary 1 through February 5, 2010, as ‘‘Na- Members may revise and extend their ership, and reconciliation in church tional School Counseling Week’’; remarks and insert extraneous mate- and society.’’ The college’s mission re- Whereas the House of Representatives has rial on H. Res. 1029 into the RECORD. recognized the importance of school coun- flects its dedication to developing stu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there dents’ character, as well as their intel- seling through the inclusion of elementary and secondary school counseling programs in objection to the request of the gentle- lect. woman from California? Messiah College offers 60 majors in the last reauthorization of the Elementary There was no objection. five different schools and has been and Secondary Education Act of 1965; Whereas school counselors have long advo- Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I ranked as one of the top 10 best col- cated that the education system of the yield myself as much time as I may leges for comprehensive bachelor’s de- United States must provide equitable oppor- consume. grees in the north by U.S. News and tunities for all students; Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- World Report. Messiah College obvi- Whereas school counselors have long em- port of H. Res. 1029, which recognizes ously boasts an excellent athletic pro- phasized the importance of personal and so- the impact that school counselors have gram. Of the 22 intercollegiate athletic cial development in academic achievement; in students’ lives throughout the coun- teams at Messiah, the men’s and wom- Whereas school counselors help develop try. It encourages the observance of en’s soccer teams are the college’s two well-rounded students by guiding them most winning teams. The Messiah Col- through their academic, personal, social, and February 1 through 5 as National career development; lege Falcons, both their men’s and School Counseling Week. Whereas school counselors play a vital role School counselors play an essential women’s soccer teams, won the 2009 in ensuring that students are aware of finan- NCAA Division III national champion- role in students’, teachers’, and fami- cial aid and college opportunities; lies’ lives. National data show that ship on December 5. This victory was Whereas school counselors may encourage the seventh national championship students to pursue challenging academic school counselors improve teacher since 2000 for the men and the third courses to prepare them for college majors quality, bolster student achievement, since 2000 for the women. Messiah and careers in the science, technology, engi- and lower dropout rates. Additionally, claimed the third and only men’s and neering, and mathematics fields; research demonstrates that students women’s dual national championships Whereas school counselors provide support who receive social and emotional sup- for students whose family members have port and other services carried out by in NCAA history. been deployed to conflicts overseas; In the championship games, head school counselors achieve higher aca- Whereas school counselors help students demic results. coaches Brad McCarty and Scott Frey cope with serious and common challenges of led the men’s and women’s soccer growing up, including peer pressure, mental Our education system employs school teams to a 2–0 victory against Calvin health issues, school violence, disciplinary counselors at all levels, in elementary, College and a 1–0 victory against Wash- problems, and problems in the home; middle, and high school, as well as in ington University of St. Louis. Jared Whereas school counselors are also instru- district supervisory positions. The edu- Clugston was voted the most valuable mental in helping students, teachers, and cational backgrounds of school coun- parents deal with personal trauma and com- selors qualify them to work with stu- defense player, and Geoff Pezon won munity and national tragedies; the most valuable offensive title at the dents to address their academic, per- Whereas school counselors are among the sonal, social, and career development tournament. few professionals in a school building that So I congratulate Messiah College, are trained in both education and mental needs. Through the implementation of the men’s and women’s teams, and I health; a school counseling program, coun- urge my colleagues to join me in sup- Whereas, despite the important contribu- selors offer a range of services to stu- porting this resolution. tions of school counselors to student success, dents. They also offer these services to I yield back the balance of my time. counseling positions are not always pro- parents, guardians, other school staff, Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I tected when local budgets are cut, especially and the community at large. School urge my colleagues to support House in tough economic times; counselors assist with curriculum de- Resolution 1030 congratulating Messiah Whereas the average student-to-counselor sign and implementation, offer indi- ratio in America’s public schools, 475-to-1, is College men’s and women’s soccer almost double the 250-to-1 ratio rec- vidual guidance and counseling, and teams on winning the 2009 NCAA Divi- ommended by the American School Coun- other intervention activities that meet sion III national championships, and I selor Association, the American Counseling immediate student needs. Examples in- yield back the remainder of my time. Association, and other organizations; clude education on mental health

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Madam Speaker, I I urge adoption of this resolution, and career, and emotional support to our am pleased to recognize the gentle- I yield back the balance of my time. children. Through their leadership and woman from California (Congress- Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I advocacy, school counselors strive to woman LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ), the sponsor urge my colleagues to support H. Res. foster healthy school environments of the legislation, for as much time as 1029, which recognizes the impact that that promote equity and access to she may consume. school counselors have in students’ quality educational experiences for Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- lives and encourages the observation of every student. fornia. I want to thank my colleague February 1 through February 5 as Na- I thank the American School Coun- from California (Ms. WOOLSEY). tional School Counseling Week. selor Association and the National Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam Education Association for supporting port of House Resolution 1029 and sup- Speaker, today I rise in support of House Res- this important resolution and the work port the goals of National School Coun- olution 1029. This resolution designates the of counselors in our schools. National seling Week. I want to thank Chairman week of February 1 through February 5 as School Counseling Week reminds us GEORGE MILLER and Ranking Member ‘‘National School Counseling Week.’’ It is ex- that the crucial role counselors play is JOHN KLINE, as well as Representative tremely vital that we recognize those very peo- absolutely important in every stu- VERN EHLERS, for their support of this ple who mentor and motivate our youth to do dent’s life. resolution. their very best. Our Nation’s school counselors Madam Speaker, again, I support this I introduced this resolution to recog- work everyday to ensure every child has op- resolution and thank Congresswoman nize the tireless efforts of a group of portunities for personal and educational ´ LINDA SANCHEZ for bringing this resolu- professionals who have dedicated them- growth. With very little resources, they help tion forward. I urge my colleagues to selves to children and to their edu- some kids stay in school and help others cope support this resolution. cation: school counselors. with personal tragedies. They help our chil- I reserve the balance of my time. I wish to take this opportunity to dren dream big and prepare for careers from Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speak- recognize a few of the diligent and manufacturing to medicine to becoming tomor- er, again, I yield myself such time as I hardworking school counselors from may consume. row’s future leaders. Thus it is vital we support Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- California’s 39th District. Angela and honor those who play key roles in our port of House Resolution 1029 that ex- Castellanos of Santa Fe High School in children’s success and life. presses support for the designation of Whittier, California, and Alex Paredes The national ‘‘drop out’’ rate has increased the week of February 1 through Feb- of Southeast High School in South to 6.2 million students in the United States ruary 5 2010 as National School Coun- Gate, California, are just two examples ranging in age from 16 and 24. This pressing seling Week, even though that is only 5 of counselors who do exceptional work issue is of utter importance and should be ad- days. But I guess that is a school week. every single day to help our students dressed with urgency as it pertains to our School counselors serve as a valuable reach their highest potential. It is be- youth. These statistics are hard to believe. resource to students across the Nation. cause of their unending dedication and Only half of the high school students in the School counselors assist students with the dedication of counselors like An- Nation’s 50 largest cities are graduating in four the transition from secondary edu- gela and Alex that children across our years. Marguerite Kondracke, president and cation to higher education or the work- country succeed in becoming engineers, CEO of America’s Promise, says that each force. They help students cope with doctors and, yes, even Members of Con- year dropouts represent $320 billion in lost trauma and difficult family issues, as- gress. lifetime earning potential. The difference in sist students and teachers in dealing School counselors play a vital role in lifetime salary for a dropout and a high school with behavioral problems, and they the development of our students, not graduate is about $300,000. This is why it is serve as a resource for students dealing just on academic, but on social and really important for students to have coun- with the challenges of becoming adults. personal levels as well. Unfortunately, selors who are instrumental in encouraging School counselors also serve as a re- there simply aren’t enough of them. students to stay in school and motivate them source for parents and educators. They Counselors often find themselves the to succeed. assist parents in communicating with casualty of budget cuts. In California, This subject is near and dear to my heart. their kids, and provide parents with for example, the student-to-counselor In Houston, we have one of the highest drop important information to help their ratio is a dismal 945 students to one out rates in the country. Houston Independent kids transition to higher education or counselor. That’s 945 students to one School District’s, HISD’s, dropout rate is at the workforce. They work with teach- counselor, almost four times the rec- least 18 percent. It is one of the biggest chal- ers and parents to help students ex- ommended ratio. lenges we are having. Many students need plore their potential and set realistic Our secondary school counselors the extra push to truly value education and to education and career goals. They often work vigorously to increase graduation stay in school. In the current global economy, serve as a third party to mediate be- rates, identify problems in our schools, having at least a high school diploma is a crit- tween parent-teacher or student-teach- and improve morale by inspiring stu- ical step for avoiding poverty, and a college er or parent-student relationships. dents to challenge themselves and ex- degree is a prerequisite for a well-paying job. National School Counseling Week plore new opportunities. The costs of dropping out of high school today highlights the importance of school Primary counselors often help iden- are substantial and have risen over time, es- counselors and the valuable assistance tify students with health problems or pecially for young men, who find it almost im- that they provide students, parents, disabilities that interfere with learn- possible to earn an adequate income to take and teachers. This year’s theme is ing. They also help youngsters to cope care of themselves and their families. ‘‘Celebrate School Counseling.’’ The with traumatic events, from moving to By contrast, adults with high school diplo- theme aims to focus public attention a new school to the death of a parent. mas contribute major fiscal benefits to the on the unique contributions of profes- Our counselors do amazing and often country over their lifetime. The combined life- sional school counselors. unrecognized work. Our communities time fiscal benefits—including the payment of I spent far many too years of my life are strengthened by the students who payroll, Federal, and State income taxes— teaching in the public school system. I are championed by their school coun- could amount to more than $250,000 per have known many counselors, and I selors. I urge my colleagues to support graduated student. Such a public fiscal benefit have appreciated their efforts and have this effort to recognize the outstanding more than outweighs the estimated cost of en- respected their efforts and their goals work that counselors do to ensure that rolling a student who has dropped out. even as I have harassed them on their our children’s future is full of promise. The average counselor-to-student ratio in particular jobs. I thank again my colleague. America’s public schools is a mere one 1 to

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Health Awareness Month; spite their limited supply, counselors are al- I want to thank my colleague, the (2) recognizes the importance of good cer- sponsor of the legislation, Representa- ways there in a pinch: counselors are instru- vical health and of detecting cervical cancer mental in helping children and their families during its earliest stages; tive DEBBIE HALVORSON from Illinois, cope with trauma, whether a natural disaster (3) urges healthcare advocates to continue for her work in raising this important or a family death. to raise public awareness about cervical can- issue. I urge my colleagues to pass this As many of you know, professional sec- cer and the importance of early detection; resolution, Madam Speaker. ondary school counselors are also an integral (4) urges the people of the United States to I reserve the balance of my time. part of the effort to increase graduation rates. learn about cervical cancer and its causes, Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I School counselors identify potential problems most notably human papillomavirus (HPV), wish to thank the chairman of the Sub- and the importance of early detection; and committee on Health of the Energy and early in a student’s academic career and (5) recognizes the patients and survivors of make sure that they are addressed before stu- Commerce Committee for bringing this cervical cancer and their families for their important piece of legislation to the dents become overwhelmed and drop out. tremendous courage and determination. floor. And I am a cosponsor of H. Res. School counselors also inspire children to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- achieve better futures for themselves and their 1011, sponsored by Representative ant to the rules, the gentleman from DEBORAH HALVORSON from the State of communities through education. New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) and the gen- Once again, I urge my colleagues to support Illinois. tleman from Texas (Mr. BURGESS) each This month, January, is national this resolution in honoring our school coun- will control 20 minutes. Cervical Health Awareness Month, and selors who do so much and rarely get recogni- The Chair recognizes the gentleman it is important, it is fitting that we tion for their hard work. from New Jersey. Ms. WOOLSEY. I yield back the bal- highlight the educational efforts that ance of my time. GENERAL LEAVE have been made to increase early de- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I tection of cervical cancer. Almost half question is on the motion offered by ask unanimous consent that all Mem- of the women that are diagnosed with the gentlewoman from California (Ms. bers may have 5 legislative days in this life-threatening disease are be- tween the ages of 35 and 55. They actu- WOOLSEY) that the House suspend the which to revise and extend their re- rules and agree to the resolution, H. marks and include extraneous material ally fall into two populations. In one Res. 1029. in the RECORD. population, the disease is relatively The question was taken; and (two- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there slow to evolve. Obviously, in this thirds being in the affirmative) the objection to the request of the gen- group, the detection of precancerous rules were suspended and the resolu- tleman from New Jersey? and pre-invasive changes allows for tion was agreed to. There was no objection. treatment of this disease to be rel- A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I atively straightforward. But there is a the table. yield to myself such time as I may con- second population, fortunately a much smaller population, where the disease f sume. I rise in support of H. Res. 1011, sup- behaves with sometimes frightening CERVICAL HEALTH AWARENESS porting the goals and ideals of Cervical speed. The disease can be so aggressive MONTH Health Awareness Month. as to go from a normal test to an ac- Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I According to the American Cancer tual invasive cancer within a year’s move to suspend the rules and agree to Society, over 11,000 American women time, and it is this group of individuals the resolution (H. Res. 1011) recog- will receive the news that they have where these tests may, in fact, be life- nizing the importance of cervical cervical cancer this year, and over 4,000 saving. health and of detecting cervical cancer women will die due to this disease. That is why it is so important that during its earliest stages and sup- The earlier cervical cancer is de- we highlight the awareness of cervical porting the goals and ideals of Cervical tected, the better chance a woman has health. The month of January is more Health Awareness Month. of surviving. Cellular changes that pre- than half over. But the need for cer- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- cede cervical cancer can be detected by vical cancer awareness and education tion. Pap tests or other early detection should continue throughout the entire The text of the resolution is as fol- methods. With early detection, women year. lows: can get treatment that prevents the Awareness is the leading cause in the H. RES. 1011 disease from progressing to a later annual decline in deaths from cervical Whereas approximately 11,270 women were stage. disease. The survival rate of individ- diagnosed with, and approximately 4,070 As a result of the increase in preven- uals who have cervical cancer is 96 to women died from cervical cancer in the tion, we are beginning to see a decrease 99 percent when detected in the early United States in 2009; in the number of women who get and stages versus only a 15 to 20 percent Whereas cervical cancer occurs most often die from cervical cancer. But we still survival rate when cervical cancer is in Hispanic women, at a rate that is more diagnosed after it has spread beyond than twice what is seen in non-Hispanic have more work to do, especially in the minority populations. African Amer- the confines of the cervix. It is because White women; of successful programs that encourage Whereas African-American women develop ican women and Hispanic women, for cervical cancer about 50 percent more often example, are 50 percent more likely to early diagnosis, such as national Cer- than non-Hispanic White women; develop cervical cancer than non-His- vical Health Awareness Month, that Whereas half of the women diagnosed with panic white women and are also more Americans can lead full and active the disease are between 35 and 55 years of likely to die from the disease. lives. age, and approximately 20 percent of diag- By supporting the observance of na- And that is why this resolution, noses are made in women older than 65; tional Cervical Health Awareness Madam Speaker, before us today is so Whereas cervical cancer is usually a slow- Month, we have the opportunity to en- important. We must increase aware- growing cancer that may not have symp- courage women to educate themselves ness of cervical cancer and promote toms, and is primarily caused by the human about this disease and about the papillomavirus (HPV), but can be detected testing to ensure early detection so screening methods that are available by Papanicolaou tests (Pap tests) or other that we can further reduce the num- to them. early detection tests; bers of women who succumb to cervical Madam Speaker, I urge all Members Whereas the earlier cervical cancer is de- cancer every year. to support this resolution. tected the better chance a woman has of sur- The resolution before us today sup- viving cervical cancer; I reserve the balance of my time. ports the goals and ideals of Cervical Whereas cervical cancer patients and sur- b 1500 vivors have shown tremendous courage and Health Awareness Month. It acknowl- determination in the face of adversity: Now, edges the importance of early detec- Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I therefore, be it tion as a crucial tool in treating and yield such time as she may consume to

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Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- Certainly to the health care commu- The yeas and nays were ordered. port of H.R. 1011, commemorating the nity out there that has done such a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- goals and ideals of Cervical Health great job at providing information to ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Awareness Month, and I urge my col- their patients, providing early detec- Chair’s prior announcement, further leagues to support its passage. January tion and treatment to their patients, proceedings on this motion will be has long been recognized as Cervical we owe a debt of gratitude. The work is postponed. Health Awareness Month, particularly not yet done, and I again encourage f throughout the public health, women’s passage of this legislation. health, and cervical health advocacy Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam NATIONAL INFLUENZA communities. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H. VACCINATION WEEK Today we commemorate the hard Res. 1011, to recognize the importance of cer- Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I work and sacrifice that has been made vical health and of detecting cervical cancer move to suspend the rules and agree to by these patients, their families, and during its earliest stages and supporting the the resolution (H. Res. 1003) expressing those who have been confronted by this goals and ideals of Cervical Health Awareness support for the designation of January disease. We also honor the health care Month, introduced by my distinguish colleague 10, 2010, through January 16, 2010, as providers and advocates that tirelessly Representative DEBORAH L. HALVORSON, from National Influenza Vaccination Week, work to treat this disease and work to Illinois. This legislation will solidify that we, the as amended. educate the general public on its United States Congress: (1) support all the ini- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- causes and treatments. tiatives of Cervical Health Awareness Month; tion. Madam Speaker, cervical cancer is (2) Recognize the importance of earlier detec- The text of the resolution is as fol- usually a very slow-growing cancer tion; and (3) advocate and encourage edu- lows: that may not present any symptoms. cation on the subject. H. RES. 1003 And it is primarily caused by the Madam Speaker, the origin of Cervical human papillomavirus, HPV, but can Whereas National Influenza Vaccination Health Awareness Month was established to Week may provide an important opportunity be detected by early detection tests. It enhance awareness of the prevention of cer- to encourage seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccina- is estimated that 4,000 women in the vical cancer, particularly the importance of tion at a time when demand for flu vaccines United States die of cervical cancer screening for this malignancy. It is my hope usually drops significantly but the risk for every year, and approximately 11,000 that Congress continues to support these cur- infection remains; new cases will be detected just this rent and future efforts to make our constitu- Whereas each year 5 to 20 percent of the year. Half of those women diagnosed ents more knowledgeable. population in the United States gets the flu, with the disease are, as has been said, According to the American College of Ob- an average of more than 200,000 people are between 35 and 55 years of age. And ap- hospitalized from flu-related complications, stetricians and Gynecologists, in 2009, an esti- and about 36,000 people die from flu-related proximately 20 percent of all those di- mated 11,270 new cases of cervical cancer causes; agnoses are made in women who are were diagnosed in the U.S., and the disease Whereas between April and mid-November, older than 55 years of age. In the vast caused over 4,000 deaths. The Pap test is a the United States saw approximately majority of cases, these deaths could highly effective tool in detecting cervical can- 47,000,000 cases of the 2009 H1N1 flu, more be prevented with early detection, and cer at its earliest and most treatable stages. In than 200,000 hospitalizations, and nearly by being educated and aware of causes, fact, regular cervical screening tests can actu- 10,000 deaths; screenings, and medical treatments. ally find precancerous changes before they Whereas the United States is fortunate According to data from the Centers that the flu activity has declined in recent become dangerous and turn into cancer. weeks, but flu experts warn that the public for Disease Control, cervical cancer is I support any enterprise which cultivates or- is still at risk of infection and we should also the easiest female cancer to prevent, ganized successful health promotion events prepare for a possible third wave of H1N1 flu; and yet it was the number one cause of and campaigns. Getting new ideas, informa- Whereas people in the United States have a death from cancer in women. But for tion and resources on Cervical Cancer and the window of opportunity to get the H1N1 vac- the first time in history, we have the prevention of it, is something that this Con- cine and lessen the impact of, or even pre- potential for significantly reducing, if gress must emphasize. vent, another wave of illness; not eliminating, the number of victims By passing this resolution, we are making a Whereas getting vaccinated is a shared re- of this cancer through advancements in monumental statement that we care. We care sponsibility to protect families and commu- nities that is safe and effective, and it is the treatments and procedures that aid in about the patients and survivors of this can- best defense against all types of flu; prevention. cer; we care about the families of the ones Whereas seasonal flu vaccines have been So in keeping with the goals and the who were taken by this disease; and most of safely used for more than 60 years and data ideals of Cervical Health Awareness all we care about the life and life more abun- compiled for H1N1 vaccines indicate a simi- Month, I encourage the people of the dantly. By passing this legislation, we are also larly excellent safety profile; United States to learn about cervical reaffirming that Congress is not an ambiguous Whereas information on seasonal flu vac- cancer, its causes and its treatments, body of unsympathetic individuals with no cine distribution and availability is avail- and I encourage health care advocates grasp of the world outside these walls. We able at the Centers for Disease Control and to continue to raise public awareness Prevention’s (CDC) www.Flu.gov Web site; have families; we have mothers, daughters Whereas over 135,000,000 doses of the H1N1 about cervical cancer and the impor- and sisters, that can be affected by this can- vaccine are now available, with more coming tance of early detection, because the cer and we will not stand for lives perishing every day; earlier cervical cancer is detected, the because of a lack of knowledge and available Whereas Congress recognizes the hard better the chance a woman has in sur- prevention and treatment! work of public health officials in responding viving cervical cancer. Mr. BURGESS. I yield back the bal- to the 2009 H1N1 flu; Once again, I would like to thank ance of my time. Whereas one of the goals, in addition to you all for allowing H. Res. 1011 to Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I fostering continuing influenza vaccination, come to the floor today, and I urge my have no further requests for time, and of National Influenza Vaccination Week is to engage H1N1 at-risk audiences who are not colleagues to vote in favor of its pas- I yield back the balance of my time. yet vaccinated; sage. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Whereas when the vaccine was first made Mr. BURGESS. As a fellow in the question is on the motion offered by available, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on American College of Obstetricians and the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Immunization Practices (ACIP) rec- Gynecologists before I came to Con- PALLONE) that the House suspend the ommended that vaccination efforts should

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The National Influenza months, health care and emergency medical New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) and the gen- Vaccination Week is an important op- services personnel, people 6 months through tleman from Texas (Mr. BURGESS) each portunity to encourage those vulner- 24 years of age, and people 25 years through will control 20 minutes. able to seasonal flu and those vulner- 64 years of age who have certain medical The Chair recognizes the gentleman able to H1N1 to avail themselves of a conditions that put them at higher risk for from New Jersey. vaccination. influenza-related complications; GENERAL LEAVE Although there has been a major de- Whereas Monica Rodriguez, a pregnant crease in the number of cases of H1N1, mother from El Monte, California, could Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I likely have prevented her death if she was ask unanimous consent that all Mem- those who have not been vaccinated able to get vaccinated; bers may have 5 legislative days in should consider how important it is to Whereas January 13 is Families Flu Vac- which to revise and extend their re- protect not only themselves, but the cination Day and will highlight the impor- marks and include extraneous material health of their family, their commu- tance of the 2009 H1N1 vaccination for preg- in the RECORD. nity, and of course their own well- nant women, children, and caregivers of chil- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there being. dren less than 6 months of age; objection to the request of the gen- Currently, there are well over 130,000 Whereas H1N1 flu shots are widely avail- tleman from New Jersey? doses of the H1N1 vaccine available, able and everyone, even those not in the and we are told that there is more com- high-risk groups are urged to get vaccinated; There was no objection. Whereas the U.S. Department of Health Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I ing every day. For those wondering and Human Services as well as State and yield to myself such time as I may con- where they can get more information local public health departments and other sume. about the seasonal flu vaccines and the partners, such as Families Fighting Flu, are I rise in support of H. Res. 1003, ex- H1N1, they can visit the Centers for planning National Influenza Vaccination pressing support for the designation of Disease Control and Prevention’s Week events around the country and have January 10 through January 16, 2010, as www.flu.gov Web site. additional information available at Again, I want to thank all of the www.cdc.gov/flu/NIVW/; National Influenza Vaccination Week. In the 6 months between April and mid- health professionals for their efforts to Whereas the American Public Health Asso- lower the impact of the illness this flu ciation, the Association of State and Terri- November, there were approximately 47 torial Health Officials, Families Fighting million cases of the 2009 H1N1 flu in the season. I stand in support of this legis- Flu, the Infectious Diseases Society of Amer- United States. More than 200,000 indi- lation, and urge my colleagues to join ica, the American Medical Association, the viduals were hospitalized, and trag- me. I reserve the balance of my time. American Nurses Association, the American ically, nearly 10,000 people lost their Academy of Pediatrics, the American Col- Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I lege of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the lives to this illness. One of those indi- would like to recognize now the spon- National Environmental Health Association, viduals was Monica Rodriguez, who sor of the legislation, the gentlewoman died in October 2009, before the H1N1 the National Association of Nurse Practi- from California, Representative CHU, tioners in Women’s Health, the American As- vaccine was available. for as much time as she may consume. sociation of Colleges of Nursing, the Society Ms. Rodriguez, a constituent of Rep- Ms. CHU. Thank you, Chairman for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, the resentative JUDY CHU’s, was the moth- PALLONE and Chairman WAXMAN, for American Osteopathic Association, the Na- er of three children, and was 5 months tional Association of Community Health your assistance in getting this resolu- Centers, the National Association of Pedi- pregnant at the time she died. As a tion presented to the House floor. atric Nurse Practitioners, the American Red pregnant woman, Monica was consid- It is January 26, and several months Cross, the American Academy of Physician ered a high risk, and would have been of flu season are still before us. Many Assistants, the National Hispanic Medical on the priority list to get the vaccine people are still at risk of contracting Association, the American College of Emer- as soon as it was ready. Vaccines save H1N1 but have not gotten the vaccina- gency Physicians, the American College of lives. And had the vaccine been avail- tion that would save their lives. Preventive Medicine, the National Alliance able, it could have saved her life. Months before cold and flu season for Hispanic Health, the International Asso- Though flu activity has declined in ciation of Firefighters, the American Acad- began, the media and health profes- emy of Family Physicians, the Association recent weeks, experts warn that the sionals warned us about the potential for Profession in Infection Control and Epi- risk for contracting the flu is still complications from this new strain of demiology, the American Pharmacists Asso- great. We must prepare for a possible flu, H1N1. And indeed, this virus killed ciation, the American College Health Asso- third wave of H1N1 flu, and Americans over 10,000 people last year. ciation, the American College of Physicians, must remain vigilant about preventing The purpose of this resolution is to the National Family Planning and Reproduc- infection of the H1N1 virus and the sea- remind people that the threat is not tive Health Association, the National Asso- sonal flu. In both instances, the vac- over, and that it is imperative that ciation of School Nurses, the Association of cines can help protect against these ill- they get their H1N1 vaccination. Such Maternal and Child Health Programs, the National Association of Children’s Hospitals nesses. a vaccination would have helped one of and Related Institutions, the National Com- Now the resolution before us today my constituents, Monica Rodriguez. munity Pharmacists Association, the Amer- shows our support for National Influ- Monica was a wife, mother of three ican Hospital Association, the Federation of enza Vaccination Week, which is spon- children, and 5 months pregnant. After American Hospitals, Epocrates, the Amer- sored by the Centers for Disease Con- experiencing severe flu symptoms, in- ican Academy of Neurology, the National As- trol. By supporting this resolution, cluding fever, congestion, and cough, sociation of County and City Health Offi- Congress will help urge all Americans Monica went twice in 24 hours to a hos- cials, and the Association of Occupational to take advantage of the supply of vac- pital in El Monte, but she was turned Health Professionals in Healthcare support cine available to prevent further need- away with only cough syrup to numb the H1N1 flu vaccine; and Whereas people can find seasonal and H1N1 less deaths from the H1N1 virus or sea- the pain, which did little to help the vaccine distribution information by check- sonal flu. underlying illness. ing the www.Flu.gov Web site that identifies I want to thank my colleague, Rep- Days later, after only getting worse, clinics that have influenza vaccine available: resentative CHU, for her work on this Monica returned to the hospital, where Now, therefore, be it important issue. I urge my colleagues she was immediately admitted into in- Resolved, That the House of Representa- to pass this resolution. tensive care, but it was too late. On Oc- tives— I reserve the balance of my time. tober 25, 2009, Monica and her unborn (1) supports the designation of National In- Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I child passed away from complications fluenza Vaccination Week, including raising public awareness that vaccination is the best yield myself such time as I may con- of the H1N1 virus. Monica’s husband, defense against the flu; and sume. Jorge Gonzalez, wants others to know (2) encourages people in the United States I rise today in support of H. Res. 1003, his wife’s story so that they can re- to get vaccinated, especially those with un- supporting the designation of January ceive proper care. Many may believe

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There are currently venting, another wave of illness. And riod of time the virus was identified, over 135 million doses of the H1N1 vaccine Monica’s husband Jorge would tell you isolated, the genetic sequence was available to Americans. It is important that citi- that he wished a vaccine was available known, and then a vaccination was de- zens weigh the costs and benefits of such a to save his wife’s life. veloped, tested, found to be safe, and shot before receiving it, but it is important for The threat of H1N1 is clearly not delivered into the hands of Americans citizens to remain informed. For the very over. Getting vaccinated is the most shortly after the commencement of the young and the elderly it can be very helpful in important step to preventing the school year this year. preventing disease but may also prevent un- spread of influenza. That is why I have We did lose many individuals to this necessary death. authored this resolution, which recog- illness, and for that we are sorry. But That is why it is important for Americans to nizes National Influenza Vaccination I would also stress that because of the understand both the necessity and benefit that Week. In contrast to last year, the efforts of the men and women who seasonal flu shots provide for its citizens. H1N1 vaccine is now widely available. worked at the CDC, the National Insti- This is also the reason I ask for your sup- The risk of contracting flu is still high, tutes of Health, all the practitioners and we have several months of flu sea- port of this resolution. The increased aware- across this country who provided infor- ness that would come from designating the son before us. Today with this resolu- mation and timely vaccination, the ef- tion we have another opportunity to week of January 10, 2010 through January 16, fect of this epidemic was significantly 2010 as ‘‘National Influenza Vaccination get the word out and to remind the blunted over what it might have been. public that it is the time to protect Week’’ would serve to provide American citi- Those early telephone calls, those zens with the important information needed to yourself. early conference calls in March and Many public health departments, prevent a larger-than-normal influenza out- April of last year were nothing short of hospitals, doctors and nurses are doing break as well as provide the necessary pre- startling and alarming. a good job of preventing and treating ventative measures to those who are at a the 22 million cases of H1N1 across the b 1515 higher risk for influenza-related complications. I would also like to take this opportunity to country. However, we must not be com- I do urge people to avail themselves encourage all Americans as well as those placent and let patients like Monica of this vaccine before this flu season is from my home town of Houston, Texas to get slip through the cracks. In fact, we over. must remind everyone to get the H1N1 Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam vaccinated against both the seasonal flu as vaccine. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Res- well as the H1N1 Influenza strain. I would es- Today you can easily find the shot, olution 1003; a resolution entitled ‘‘Expressing pecially encourage people with underlying such as online at flu.gov. And of support for the designation of January 10, health conditions, pregnant women, children, course, we must not forget those who 2010, through January 16, 2010, as National young adults, caretakers of infants, and are still at greatest risk, pregnant Influenza Vaccination Week,’’ and which also healthcare workers to get vaccinated in prepa- women like Monica, people who care expresses the sentiments of the House of ration for a possible third wave of H1N1 flu. for infants, health care and emergency Representatives that preventing the spread of Officially establishing the week of January medical services personnel, those under influenza and other infectious diseases should 10, 2010, through January 16, 2010 as ‘‘Na- the age of 24, and people with medical be a priority of all American citizens. tional Influenza Vaccination Week,’’ would conditions that put them at higher risk It is important that we recognize the impor- seek to improve the lives of our citizens as for influenza-related complications. tant role that immunizations have in protecting well as increase our citizen’s awareness of the Please join me and the 22 health or- Americans from influenza outbreaks. Seasonal importance of both seasonal as well as H1N1 ganizations that have endorsed this influenza causes more than 200,000 hos- Influenza vaccinations. resolution in showing support for Na- pitalizations and 36,000 deaths in the U.S. I urge my colleagues to support this resolu- tional Influenza Vaccination Week and every year, and is the seventh leading cause tion. I also ask my colleagues for their contin- spreading the message that getting of death in the U.S. ued support in the fight against infectious and vaccinated is the first step towards It is important that we mitigate this great contagious diseases. preventing the flu. Its passage will not threat to our citizens and equip all Americans Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, I oppose H. only avert another wave of H1N1 but with the necessary preventative measures to Res. 1003, designating January 10, 2010 will honor Monica Rodriguez and all effectively combat both the seasonal flu as through January 16, 2010 as National Influ- those who have suffered or died from well as the H1N1 Influenza strain. enza Vaccination Week. While I believe the the virus. The flu can be very disruptive to business American people should be made aware of in- List of Healthcare Organizations that Sup- and trade as well. The economic and financial fectious diseases and common sense prevent- port H. Res. 1003: American Academy of Neu- costs of seasonal influenza in the United ative measures, I am concerned that this reso- rology, American Academy of Pediatrics, lution continues the hysterical reaction from American Academy of Physician Assistants, States can be devastating due to employee American Association of Colleges of Nursing, absence from work, the high cost associated government officials to the swine flu outbreak. American College Health Association, Amer- with medical care and the draw down in the fi- As a physician, I have yet to see any evi- ican College of Preventative Medicine, nancial activity of persons infected with the flu. dence that justifies the current level of alarm. American Nurses Association, American In addition, lost earnings due to illness and Influenza typically kills around 36,000 people Pharmacists Association, American Public loss of life amounted to over $15 billion annu- every year in this country and hospitalizes a Health Association, American Society of ally and the total economic burden of annual couple hundred thousand. In the almost a year Health-System Pharmacists, Association for influenza epidemics amounts to over $80 bil- since swine flu made its first appearance in Professionals in Infection Control and Epide- the U.S., there have been only a handful of miology, Inc., Association of State and Ter- lion. ritorial Health Officials, Families Fighting Again, it is important for us to alleviate this confirmed deaths attributable to this strain, Flu, National Association of Children’s Hos- growing stress on our nation’s economic and and most of those sickened have or will fully pitals and Related Institutions, National As- financial systems by equipping our citizens recover. Every death is tragic, but I see no sociation of County and City Health Offi- with the necessary tools to fight the flu. reason to deal with this flu outbreak any dif- cials, National Association of Nurse Practi- Furthermore, both the seasonal flu and the ferently than we typically deal with any other tioners in Women’s Health, National Com- H1N1 Influenza strain can be disruptive to im- flu season. Instead, the federal government munity Pharmacists Association, National portant American pastimes such as cultural has responded with invasive screening at air- Environmental Health Association, National ports, closing down schools and sporting Family Planning and Reproductive Health events as well as sporting events. In the event Association, National Foundation for Infec- of a highly contagious infectious outbreak it events, and causing general panic. tious Diseases, The Society for Healthcare would be likely that large gatherings of people There have also been discussions of man- Epidemiology of America, Trust for Amer- could be cancelled in order to prevent the un- dating that certain populations be forced to re- ica’s Health. necessary spread of disease. ceive the swine flu vaccine. I would remind my

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QI PROGRAM FUNDING. responded to a request from the Bush swine flu only 1 America died from the flu, but Section 1933(g)(2) of the Social Security administration to increase the pro- mandatory vaccinations killed at least 25 be- Act (42 U.S.C. 1396u–3(g)(2)) is amended— gram’s funding to help Americans evac- (1) in subparagraph (M), by striking uating Lebanon. fore the program was abandoned. ‘‘$412,500,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$462,500,000’’; Madam Speaker, the panicked reaction to and As sent over by the Senate, this bill swine flu outbreak demonstrates why the Fed- (2) in subparagraph (N), by striking also continues funding for another eral Government should not become involved ‘‘$150,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$165,000,000’’. group of needy Americans, low-income in health care. Instead, decisions as to how SEC. 4. APPLICATION OF MEDICAID IMPROVE- senior citizens. A program known as QI best to deal with infectious disease should be MENT FUND. that now helps Medicare beneficiaries left to local communities, health care pro- Section 1941(b)(1)(A) of the Social Security with their part B premiums if their in- viders, and, most importantly of all, individual Act (42 U.S.C. 1396w–1(b)(1)(A)) is amended by come is only slightly above the poverty citizens. Patients should always have the right striking ‘‘$100,000,000’’ and inserting line requires additional funding in ‘‘$10,000,000’’. to make their own decision about whether or order to continue to provide assistance The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- not to receive a vaccine after getting full infor- to every State throughout the rest of ant to the rule, the gentleman from mation on both the risks and the benefits of the year. This legislation provides the Washington (Mr. MCDERMOTT) and the vaccines from their health care provider. necessary funding to address this gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. GINNY Mr. BURGESS. I have no other shortfall and to ensure the program BROWN-WAITE) each will control 20 speakers on my side, and I yield back continues to operate. minutes. the balance of my time. The Congressional Budget Office re- Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I The Chair recognizes the gentleman ports that the cost of both of these pro- have no additional speakers. I urge pas- from Washington. visions is fully offset by a reduction in sage of this resolution, and I yield back Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I the Medicaid Improvement Fund, the balance of my time. ask unanimous consent that the gen- which provides additional funding to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tleman from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE) HHS for program management. question is on the motion offered by be allowed to control 10 minutes of the In short, this bill helps people in the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. time for debate on this bill. great need of assistance without rais- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there PALLONE) that the House suspend the ing the deficit. rules and agree to the resolution, H. objection to the request of the gen- Madam Speaker, I urge my col- Res. 1003, as amended. tleman from Washington? leagues to support this effort to help The question was taken. There was no objection. Americans evacuating from Haiti and The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the GENERAL LEAVE to continue assistance to Medicare opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I beneficiaries. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, on bers may have 5 legislative days within Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- that I demand the yeas and nays. which to revise and extend their re- ida. Madam Speaker, I yield myself The yeas and nays were ordered. marks and include extraneous material such time as I may consume. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- on S. 2949. I rise in support of this Senate bill, ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there S. 2949. As Representative MCDERMOTT Chair’s prior announcement, further objection to the request of the gen- described, it will provide assistance to proceedings on this motion will be tleman from Washington? thousands of Americans returning from postponed. There was no objection. Haiti following the devastating Janu- f Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, 2 ary 12 earthquake there. weeks ago, the largest earthquake ever Let me reiterate that we are helping EMERGENCY AID TO AMERICAN recorded in Haiti wreaked havoc American citizens with this legislation. SURVIVORS OF THE HAITI throughout the country. The bill, entitled Emergency Aid to EARTHQUAKE ACT Some of those affected by the devas- American Survivors of the Haiti Earth- Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I tation in Haiti are U.S. citizens who quake Act, will ensure that State and move to suspend the rules and pass the are now being evacuated back to the local governments and charitable agen- bill (S. 2949) to amend section 1113 of United States. We need to act today to cies on the ground in Florida, for ex- the Social Security Act to provide au- continue a program that helps these ample, and elsewhere have the re- thority for increased fiscal year 2010 Americans get back home. sources to do exactly that. payments for temporary assistance to The Repatriation Program provides Funding for those local efforts is pro- United States citizens returned from assistance to U.S. citizens evacuating vided through the Repatriation Pro- foreign countries, to provide necessary foreign countries due to a crisis by gram administered by the U.S. Depart- funding to avoid shortfalls in the Medi- helping them secure and pay for con- ment of Health and Human Services. care cost-sharing program for low-in- necting flights, temporary lodging, Each year, that program provides tem- come qualifying individuals, and for food, and medical assistance. Recipi- porary assistance in the form of loans other purposes. ents of this assistance are expected to to U.S. citizens and their dependents The Clerk read the title of the bill. reimburse the government for such aid, arriving in the U.S. following an emer- The text of the bill is as follows: unless repayment poses a significant gency. By law, currently the program S. 2949 hardship. is capped at $1 million per year. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- This program has an annual funding This bill, which passed the Senate resentatives of the United States of America in cap of only $1 million, which is far last night, temporarily increases that Congress assembled, short of the funding needed to help all cap for 2010. As the legislation makes SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. the U.S. citizens returning home. clear, and the Congressional Budget Of- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Emergency There were roughly 45,000 Americans fice score confirms, this increase is en- Aid to American Survivors of the Haiti living in Haiti when the earthquake tirely paid for by reducing spending in Earthquake Act’’. hit, and over 14,000 have already been other areas. It does not raise the na- SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AGGREGATE PAYMENTS evacuated. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 FOR TEM- tional debt. PORARY ASSISTANCE TO UNITED The bill before us increases the pro- This is similar to how Congress re- STATES CITIZENS RETURNED FROM gram’s funding cap to $25 million for sponded when demand for repatriation FOREIGN COUNTRIES. this year so that it can continue to assistance swelled following the Amer- Section 1113(d) of the Social Security Act serve U.S. citizens returning from ican evacuation of Lebanon in 2006. (42 U.S.C. 1313(d)) is amended by striking Haiti. Congress stepped in to provide for the ‘‘September, 30, 2003’’ and all that follows and inserting ‘‘September 30, 2009, except It is worth noting that we have additional funds that were needed and that, in the case of fiscal year 2010, the total raised this program’s annual funding paid for that additional funding amount of such assistance provided during cap in response to past international through savings. That is the right ap- that fiscal year shall not exceed $25,000,000.’’. crises. Most recently, in 2006, Congress proach. And, frankly, my constituents

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As I This Medicaid payment comes from a Security system, and I’m glad that Dr. am sure my colleagues would agree, fixed amount of funding for the QIs MCDERMOTT was able to bring it to the Congress should be looking for ways to that is allocated among the States. Ac- floor. save taxpayer dollars all the time, not cording to the Centers for Medicare I have never been more proud of the just when new spending emergency and Medicaid Services, that fund is Congress, my country, and, indeed, needs come up. Unfortunately, since we about $65 million short for this cal- citizens throughout the world for ral- are acting on a Senate bill, these con- endar year 2010. When the fund runs lying to the cause of these young peo- cerns will have to wait for another day. out, States have the option of con- ple. Before I yield, I would like to note tinuing to pay the part B premiums for Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam the special importance this bill has for this population with their own funds or Speaker, I rise in support of S. 2949: The the State of Florida. Since so many of simply stopping new enrollment. ‘‘Emergency Aid to American Survivors of the our returning citizens are arriving One State, Arizona, has already an- Haiti Earthquake Act.’’ This bill would provide through my home State, I truly appre- nounced that it is capping its QI pro- up to $25 million in Fiscal Year 2010 for a De- ciate my colleagues supporting this gram this week in response to an esti- partment of Health and Human Services pro- bill and making sure that State and mated $2.8 million shortfall in its allot- gram which repatriates U.S. citizens from for- local agencies have the resources that ment. The State is going to give public eign countries. This assistance is vital to they need to respond to this emer- notice and then deny all new Arizona Americans who were living in Haiti when the gency. applications. This will affect approxi- earthquake struck as well as the families of The State Department suggests that mately 175 Medicare beneficiaries in those displaced who are now faced with the there were approximately 45,000 U.S. Arizona each month. unexpected responsibility of supporting their While no other State has yet to stop citizens in Haiti and that they were repatriating relatives. there when the earthquake hit. As of enrollment, there are 21 States in addi- This repatriation assistance provides tem- yesterday, some 14,000 had already re- tion to Arizona that have projected porary assistance to citizens and their depend- turned to the United States. I com- shortfalls in their QI funding. That in- ents who are identified by the Department of mend all the workers in Florida and cludes Alabama, Arkansas, Con- State as needing to return from a foreign necticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, across the country, whether with State country to the U.S. but who do not have the Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mary- or local government agencies, the Red resources to do so. land, Mississippi, Nevada, New York, Cross, our Armed Forces, or other As you know, on Tuesday, January 12th, a North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, agencies who are helping fellow citi- massive, 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Rhode Island, South Carolina, South zens as they travel to their final des- Haiti near the capital of Port-au-Prince. There Dakota, Tennessee, and Vermont. is still no official estimate of death or destruc- tinations in the United States. By filling this $65 million national QI The House and Senate are to be com- tion but the damage to buildings is extensive funding shortfall for this calendar mended for acting very quickly on this year, this bill will allow Arizona to and the number of injured or dead is esti- legislation. Passing the Emergency Aid uncap its QI program and help the mated to be in the hundreds of thousands. The full dimensions of the disaster are still to American Survivors of the Haiti other 21 States avoid capping theirs. unfolding, but Haiti’s Prime Minister Jean-Max Earthquake Act today is important to Tens of thousands of low-income Medi- Bellerive told CNN that he believes there are thousands of Americans who have been care beneficiaries all over the country displaced and who need a helping hand will be able to receive assistance with well over 100,000 dead, and leading senator to return home. I encourage support their part B premiums. Youri Latortue estimated the number at pos- for this bill. Madam Speaker, let me stress that sibly as high as 500,000, according the Asso- I reserve the balance of my time. this bill is fully paid for. It withdraws ciated Press. Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I $90 million from the Medicaid Improve- America is responding, and will continue to yield myself such time as I may con- ment Fund to offset both the cost of respond with immediate humanitarian assist- sume. the temporary assistance for U.S. citi- ance to help the people of this struggling is- I rise in strong support of the Emer- zens returning from Haiti and the cost land nation rebuild their livelihoods. I send my gency Aid to American Survivors of of funding the QI program shortfall. In condolences to the people and government of the Haiti Earthquake Act, or S. 2949, fact, CBO estimates that the legisla- Haiti as they grieve once again in the after- which passed the Senate last night tion will actually reduce the deficit by math of a natural disaster. As Haiti’s neighbor, with bipartisan support. $14 million. So I think overall this is I believe it is the United States’ responsibility As my colleagues on the Ways and very good legislation, very helpful to to help Haiti recover, and build the capacity to Means Committee have explained, this the States, and certainly significant mitigate against future disasters. bill provides $25 million to enable the for those who are returning from Haiti. America and her allies have already initiated Secretary of HHS to reimburse States And I would urge my colleagues to sus- a comprehensive, interagency response to the for the costs of providing temporary pend the rules and pass S. 2949. earthquake. The State Department, Depart- assistance to U.S. citizens who have re- I reserve the balance of my time. ment of Defense, Department of Homeland turned from the catastrophe in Haiti Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- Security, Coast Guard, USAID—all worked without available resources. ida. This legislation will ensure that overnight to ensure critical resources were po- I want to focus on the portion of the American citizens returning from the sitioned to support the response and recovery bill that provides temporary assistance devastation in Haiti in the days ahead effort, including efforts to find and assist Amer- for low-income Medicare beneficiaries will receive the same help and support ican citizens in Haiti. under what is known as the Medicaid as those who have already arrived and Within days of last week’s devastating QI program. gotten their way home. It also will en- earthquake, U.S. Southern Command de- Currently, Medicaid pays the Medi- sure that the many individuals hard at ployed a team of 30 people to Haiti to support care part B premiums for low-income work assisting their fellow citizens will U.S. relief efforts in the aftermath of one of the Medicare beneficiaries with incomes get the resources they need to continue largest natural disasters in the western hemi- between 120 percent and 135 percent of these important efforts. I would ask sphere. The team included U.S. military engi- the Federal poverty level. That trans- my colleagues to join me in supporting neers, operational planners, and a command lates to an income of between $13,000 this bill. and control group and communication special- and $14,600 per year. Mr. MCDERMOTT. I yield such time ists arriving on two C–130 Hercules aircraft. Now, the monthly part B premium is as he may consume to the gentleman Since, there has been a tremendous inter- $96.40 per month, or $1,157 per year. from New York (Mr. RANGEL). agency response with support and partnering And this is 8 percent to 9 percent of the Mr. RANGEL. I want to thank my with U.S. Embassy personnel as well as Hai- income of these low-income, elderly, colleagues, and especially Dr. tian, United Nations and international officials

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The European Commission bean Organization of Texas, Caribbean Impact mediate relief to the American citizens in Haiti has approved Ö3 million ($4.37 million) with Foundation, and Haiti Counts. who are victims of this tragic natural disaster. more funds likely. Countless other nations, We also helped coordinate the safe return I applaud Chairman RANGEL in the House from Germany to China to Israel to Mexico of six Houston Rotarians that were stranded in and Chairman BAUCUS in the Senate for their have also pledged support. I commend each the mountains and we are now working with swift and focused action. On short notice and of these nations for coming to our neighboring Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance on the in an environment of uncertainty they have nation in dire need of assistance. transport of orphans to awaiting families here crafted a bill that will ensure the U.S. govern- Many of my constituents have asked what in the U.S. Our paramount duty is to protect ment has the resources and authority it needs they can do to help, or how they can find their Americans, and this bill will do exactly that. to provide emergency aid to American sur- loved ones. Those who are interested in help- In addition to providing temporary assist- vivors of this earthquake. ance directly to repatriates, the program also ing immediately can text ‘HAITI’ to ‘90999’ and Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speaker, I provides funds to States and other vendors to a donation of $10 will be made automatically rise today in support of S. 2949. to the Red Cross for relief efforts. The dona- cover the administrative costs of providing temporary assistance to these individuals. This Two weeks ago today, Haiti was devastated tion will be charged to your cell phone bill. by its largest earthquake in over two centuries. The outpouring of support and funding from financial assistance is repayable to the U.S. the American people was both instant and government, unless waived by the Secretary The United States has been unparalleled in sustained. According to the Washington Post, of Health and Human Services. its efforts to assist Haiti in the wake of this ca- the text messaging effort raised $5 million in Additionally, this legislation provides an ad- tastrophe and it only makes sense that we its first day, breaking the previous one-day ditional $60 million in funding for the Quali- would show the same compassion and gen- record of about $450,000. Text-message do- fying Individual (QI) program, which allows erosity to the many Americans who were vic- nations continue to play a larger-than-ex- States to fund the Medicare Part B premiums tims of this tragic disaster. pected role in the push for earthquake relief in of near-poor seniors not eligible for Medicaid. As my colleagues have shared, this bill will Haiti. As of late Sunday, the American Red The bill’s Haiti funding and the increased QI provide important temporary assistance to Cross said that it had collected pledges of funds are paid for through transfers from the help U.S. citizens on a need basis as they re- about $103 million, including $22 million Medicaid Improvement Fund. The Medicaid turn from Haiti and re-establish themselves Improvement Fund is a program intended to through the text donation program. Each here in the U.S. improve the management of the Medicaid pro- donor should be proud of their contribution to When the earthquake struck, there were an gram. The legislation cuts $90 million from help their brothers and sisters in Haiti. estimated 45,000 Americans living in Haiti. Financially, 2009 was not an easy year for that fund. Since then, nearly 12,000 Americans have Medicare is a lifeline for Houston’s seniors many Americans. Although thousands of jobs been evacuated. and this bill takes crucial steps toward were created and we are back on the road to strengthening it and providing the highest This bill will help to cover the costs related economic recovery, Americans lived on tighter quality of care and benefits for our elderly. to these repatriations. budgets than usual. This legislation passed In my home state of Texas, the need for a Again, I rise in support of this important today will allow those Americans who have more efficient healthcare is more prevalent measure and if I may, would also like to take generously donated money to Haiti to receive now than ever. One in four Texans, about 5.7 a moment to acknowledge the many Ameri- their tax break this year instead of next year. million people, or 24.5 percent of the state’s cans whose lives were lost as well in the In January of 2005, Congress enacted this population, has no health insurance coverage. earthquake. type of relief for individuals that made chari- An estimated 1,339,550 Texas children—20.2 My most sincere thoughts and prayers go table contributions to victims of the Indian percent of Texas children—are uninsured. Ac- out to all of the family and friends who lost Ocean tsunami that occurred in late December cording to the U.S. Census Bureau, Texas has loved ones that day. of 2004. That bill (H.R. 241 in the 109th Con- the nation’s highest percentage of uninsured Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- gress) passed the House of Representatives residents. This poses consequences for every ida. I yield back the balance of my without objection and subsequently passed the person, business and local government in the time. Senate by unanimous consent. I hope that this state who bear extra costs to pay for uncom- Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I legislation, like our response to the 2004 tsu- pensated care. If Medicare funding is allowed have no additional speakers. I urge pas- nami, will encourage Americans to contribute to be cut or capped, the number of uninsured sage of the legislation, and I yield back more money to Haiti. As Haiti starts on its long will grow dramatically. the balance of my time. recovery, every dollar is critically important. Once again, I am devastated by the im- Mr. MCDERMOTT. I urge the passage Americans have responded in great numbers, measurable tragedy that occurred in Haiti. and I am proud to represent such a compas- of S. 2949, and I yield back the balance Along with my colleagues, I hope to visit Haiti of my time. sionate and generous nation. in the near future to meet with their leaders The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Americans are not only giving their money, and see what the United States can do to re- question is on the motion offered by they are also giving their time and expertise build the shattered livelihoods. This bill will the gentleman from Washington (Mr. as well. This weekend, I arranged for a team help two categories of Americans with no cost MCDERMOTT) that the House suspend of seven doctors, six nurses, two techs, and to the taxpayers. I strongly support this bill the rules and pass the bill, S. 2949. two search and rescue volunteers to fly to and urge my colleagues to join me in voting in Haiti and provide immediate humanitarian sup- favor of it. The question was taken; and (two- port. This team led by Dr. Richard Toussaint Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, thirds being in the affirmative) the from Forest Park Medical Center in Dallas it is difficult to comprehend the depth of trag- rules were suspended and the bill was Texas arrived in Haiti just after noon on Satur- edy and sorrow that has visited the poor is- passed. day. From there, the doctors made their way land of Haiti. It is difficult to convey the depth A motion to reconsider was laid on to Hospital Sacre-Couer where, in roughly two of our sympathy and shock at the catastrophe the table. days, they performed about 70 amputations, that has befallen the Haitian people. surgically treated about 150 patients, and saw Madam Speaker, the extent of the misery, f about 600 patients total. I commend this team destruction and death is nearly beyond imagi- of medical personnel for their selfless actions nation. It surely puts our own national trials b 1530 and willingness to spend their own time and and tribulations into perspective. money to come to the aid of people they had Our national unity in pursuing efforts to re- POVERTY IN AMERICA never met. lieve the suffering of the Haitian people has AWARENESS MONTH Additionally, I hosted a Houston-based Haiti been tremendously encouraging, particularly relief effort called ‘‘Texans helping Haitians’’ as this unity has sprung up amid the division Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I with city leadership and the Haitian community and vitriol that have plagued our national poli- move to suspend the rules and agree to in the aftermath of this horrible disaster. tics in recent months and years. the resolution (H. Res. 1024) expressing

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Whereas, in 2008, the Census Bureau found helping individuals and families facing eco- Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan fa- that the number of people living in poverty nomic hardship receive the assistance they mously said, ‘‘You can’t solve a prob- has jumped by nearly 2,600,000 to 39,800,000, need and deserve in moving towards greater lem until you first learn how to meas- the highest number since 1960; economic security through programs under ure it.’’ We are making great progress Whereas that same report found that the Title IV of the Social Security Act and other in moving toward the publication of a related programs. percentage of people living in poverty, 13.2 new measure of poverty that reflects percent, rose to the highest level since 1997; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the economic and social realities in Whereas, in 2008, the number of children ant to the rule, the gentleman from this country. An accurate measure- who lived in poverty increased by 744,000 to Washington (Mr. MCDERMOTT) and the 14,000,000; ment is essential in determining how gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. GINNY Whereas the share of people in the United to best tackle this problem. If the States who have incomes that fall below half BROWN-WAITE) each will control 20 moral cause of helping the poor doesn’t of the Federal poverty line reached 5.7 per- minutes. serve as motivation to help struggling cent, or 17,100,000 people, its highest level The Chair recognizes the gentleman Americans rise out of poverty, maybe since 1994; from Washington. the economic argument will. Whereas the next Census report on poverty GENERAL LEAVE Economists estimate that persistent will likely illustrate higher levels of poverty Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I child poverty alone costs our society as the report will reflect data from 2009, a ask unanimous consent that all Mem- year in which the economy experienced sub- an estimated $500 million a year in lost stantial job loss and historic levels of long- bers may have 5 legislative days in productivity and increased spending on term unemployment, leading some experts which to revise and extend their re- health care and the criminal justice to project that the overall poverty rate may marks and include extraneous material system. More and more Americans are increase by 1.5 percentage points and the on H. Res. 1024. slipping through the mesh of our badly percentage of children living in poverty may The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tattered safety net, and we are at risk increase by 6 percentage points in the next objection to the request of the gen- of losing an entire generation. report; tleman from Washington? As Congress discusses PAYGO and Whereas, between 1989 and 2000, the overall There was no objection. poverty rate declined by 1.5 percentage the deficit reduction agenda, I often Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I points and child poverty decreased by 3.4 per- hear the rhetoric that we can’t drive centage points, those achievements have yield myself such time as I may con- up the deficit on the backs of our chil- been nearly reversed as the overall poverty sume. dren. But we cannot abandon the needs rate increased by 1.9 percentage points and I rise today in support of recognizing of vulnerable groups with little polit- child poverty increased by 2.8 percentage the designation of January as ‘‘Poverty ical voice and certainly few lobbyists points from 2000 to 2008; in America Awareness Month.’’ on K Street. Because the voices of the Whereas there is broad consensus among In 2008, there were nearly 40 million least among us are too often drowned researchers and policy experts that the Fed- Americans living in poverty, including out, we must take opportunities like eral poverty measure is outdated and inad- one in every five children. There were equate in determining the depth and extent this to draw attention to the realities of poverty in the United States; also more than 49 million Americans facing poor Americans. Awareness is a Whereas rising levels of poverty and eco- living in households that the USDA critical step in finding solutions to im- nomic hardship have a severe impact on the calls ‘‘food insecure,’’ which is really prove the well-being of those living in overall well-being of children in the Nation; just a technical way to say that those poverty, so let us affirm the recogni- Whereas the U.S. Census Bureau and other 49 million Americans—nearly one out tion of January as Poverty in America organizations have highlighted the unmet of every four children—had experienced Awareness Month. needs that existed for some of the most vul- hunger. While poverty affects every I reserve the balance of my time. nerable families prior to the recession; segment of our population, these fig- Whereas while the Federal Government has Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- provided critical assistance to needy individ- ures are drastically higher for children ida. I yield myself such time as I may uals and families in their time of need, more in single-parent families and in black consume. can and should be done to strengthen the Na- and Latino households. I rise today in support of House Reso- tion’s safety-net programs, and other pro- At the same time, a recent report lution 1024, which expresses support for grams investing in communities and families showed that the top 1 percent of the designating January as Poverty in to ensure that all needy people in the United richest Americans now hold the great- America Awareness Month. States have access to the support services est proportion of our Nation’s wealth As I’m sure my colleagues would for which they are eligible; since 1928. For the wealthiest Nation in agree, awareness of poverty is some- Whereas, during the present economic downturn, Congress should do more to help the world, this is completely unaccept- thing that Congress should never lose individuals and families rise out of poverty able, and we must readjust our prior- sight of, not for one single day. But it and maintain economic stability through the ities. In fact, the way we measure pov- also should be noted that poverty can use of a variety of programs promoting edu- erty is badly outdated. only be eliminated in this country cation and training, childcare assistance, The current poverty threshold is cal- when there are jobs available for every housing security, and related services; and culated by taking the cost of a mini- able-bodied man and woman. I know Whereas it would be appropriate to des- mal diet in 1955 and multiplying that this firsthand because I grew up in pov- ignate the month of January 2010 as Poverty number by 3 and then adjusting this erty. I know that the only way that my in America Awareness Month: Now, there- amount for inflation. That method fore, be it mother helped get my brother and me Resolved, That— may have made some sense when the out of poverty was by having a great (1) the House of Representatives— measure was created in the 1960s be- work ethic and working her way out of (A) supports the designation of Poverty in cause the cost of food actually made up poverty. America Awareness Month; and about one-third of a family’s average The government does not create jobs; (B) recognizes the important contributions expenditure, but today, families only small businesses do. The American peo- of those individuals and organizations that spend about one-seventh of their in- ple know this even if the majority in have made a commitment to providing crit- come on food, and our current measure Congress does not. That is why CNN is ical support and services to needy individ- fails to capture the costs of basic ne- reporting that 75 percent of Americans uals and families; and (2) it is the sense of the House of Rep- cessities such as clothing, utilities, and polled believe that at least half of the resentatives that— shelter. stimulus has been wasted, and a third (A) eradicating poverty in the United What we define as poverty no longer of those believe that it actually has States should be the goal for all people in reflects at all what it really means to made the economy worse.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:13 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K26JA7.040 H26JAPT1 cprice-sewell on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE H352 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 26, 2010 In a perfect world, the President The housing crisis has driven fami- economy. As part of our awareness of could hold a jobs summit and everyone lies from their homes, and the home- poverty, let us also be aware of that. would breathe a sigh of relief as they less shelters are filled. Families are Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam went off to new jobs created. But in the sleeping in their cars. Access to basic Speaker, today I rise in support of House Res- real world, sitting around and talking health care and putting food on the olution 1024 ‘‘Expressing support for designa- about jobs does not magically make table are now a struggle for far too tion of January as poverty in America aware- them appear. In a perfect world, the many Americans. More families are ness month.’’ This resolution seeks to des- money to pay for the stimulus and the falling below the poverty line and they ignate the month of January as an official endless unemployment extensions need our help. ‘‘Poverty in America Awareness Month,’’ and would come from a magic tree growing In 2008, one in eight residents of Min- also expresses the sentiments of the House of on the South Lawn of the White House. nesota’s Fourth Congressional District, Representatives that eradicating poverty in the But we know that unemployment bene- which I represent, was living in pov- United States should be the goal of all Amer- fits are no real substitute for a pay- erty—over 68,000 men, women, children, ican citizens—especially those in government check. We know that the stimulus and seniors. The number is certainly positions. didn’t work. And we know that the growing with the economic recession, Over the last several decades the numbers closest thing the government has to a and that means children are going hun- of people living in poverty in the United States money tree is the money that it takes gry, parents lack day care and reliable has steadily increased to a high point in 2008 out of taxpayers’ pockets. transportation to get a job, seniors of over 39 million Americans living below the The bottom line is, if they are seri- struggle to pay rent. And yes, many ill- Federal poverty line. ous about reducing poverty, the Presi- nesses are left unattended. This is a particularly important issue for the dent and my Democrat colleagues need Yesterday, I visited a Head Start site people living in my home district in Houston, to stop talking about jobs and start in St. Paul, and the staff members Texas where the number of residents with in- working with Republicans to support there are worried about food insecurity come below the poverty level in 2007 was and facilitate an economy that will for the children in their classrooms. It 20.7 percent, which is several percentage create them. Specifically, the Demo- is unacceptable that children would go points higher than the Texas State average of crats, who control the progress of legis- hungry. 16.3 percent. lation in this town, should do three The role of the Federal Government These problems have been further exacer- things: is to keep our country safe and to pro- bated by the recent economic downturn which First, they need to end their obses- vide an opportunity for people to im- has pushed many American families to a fi- sion with the trillion-dollar takeover prove their lives. We have much work nancial breaking point. Over the past 10 years of health care, because this single- to do. But because of the Democrats in much of the progress that was made during minded approach is coming at the ex- Congress passing the Recovery Act, an the 1990s was reversed as the overall poverty rate increased by 1.9 percent. pense of everything else that matters estimated 60.1 million Americans did As the Chairwoman of the Congressional to the American public. not fall below the poverty line, includ- Second, the tax code should be re- Children’s Caucus I also understand the se- ing 66,000 Minnesotans. vere impact that poverty can have on children formed to protect workers’ wages, to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The in the United States. In fact, 14 million of the encourage investment and entrepre- time of the gentlewoman has expired. neurship, to reward saving, and to pro- 39 million Americans currently living below the Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I poverty line are children. For children, growing vide the American people with the con- yield 1 additional minute to the gentle- up in poverty can have numerous negative ef- fidence and certainty about their fi- woman. fects on development ranging from malnutri- nancial future. Ms. MCCOLLUM. I urge my col- And third, my Democrat colleagues tion to poor education. leagues to support this resolution, be- need to take a long, hard look at their As Americans we can not allow underprivi- cause if we’re going to defeat poverty failed trillion-dollar stimulus plan and leged children in our Nation to be overlooked and create jobs and economic oppor- fix it. Don’t just borrow another hun- and ignored. We must ensure that all children tunity for all Americans, we need to dred billion dollars here and there and of all income levels in this country are pro- reach out to get to know those Ameri- hope that it works better this time. vided with quality education, proper nutrition Raising awareness about poverty is cans who need our help the most, those and access to support services. important, and I support this legisla- in poverty. Furthermore, we can not allow hard-working tion. But before we spend too much Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- American citizens to continue to fall below the time patting ourselves on the back for ida. Madam Speaker, in closing, I want Federal poverty line. That is why it is impor- this feel-good resolution, let us get to reiterate that there still is much tant that we support this resolution as it would down to business in a bipartisan man- work to be done—and undone—to bring further attention to this important matter ner and really do the hard work of breathe new life into this economy. and provide an opportunity to reverse the making this economy great again. The Democrats told Americans that if growing trend of poverty in the United States. With that, Madam Speaker, I reserve their stimulus passed, unemployment Officially establishing the month of January the balance of my time. would stay below 8 percent and mil- as ‘‘Poverty in America Awareness Month,’’ Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I lions of Americans would continue re- would seek to improve the lives of our citizens yield 2 minutes to the gentlelady from ceiving paychecks. Instead, the stim- as well as increase advocacy for some of the Minnesota (Ms. MCCOLLUM). ulus passed and a record 12 million most vulnerable families in our Nation. Ms. MCCOLLUM. In the wealthiest Americans are now collecting unem- I urge my colleagues to support this resolu- country in the world, far too many of ployment checks. As predicted, that is tion. I also ask my colleagues for their contin- our citizens live in poverty, and the triggering massive State tax hikes that ued support for the 39 million Americans cur- number is growing. Mr. MCDERMOTT will continue for years to come. rently living in poverty. and Chairman RANGEL, thank you for Frankly, Madam Speaker, that is Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, bringing this important resolution to why the stimulus isn’t working. Every I rise today to applaud the actions of the the floor. dollar spent by government is a dollar House of Representatives in addressing pov- Families in Minnesota and across our that first must be taken out of the erty in America and designating January as country are hurting. The economy may economy. That dollar of government Poverty in America Awareness Month. I be improving on Wall Street, but on spending is a dollar that a business strongly support H. Res. 1024 and urge my Main Street people are hurting and owner can use to hire a new worker and colleagues to support this piece of legislation. they’re afraid. Unemployed workers it’s a dollar that a mother can use to The Census Bureau’s poverty statistics are are worried about where and how they feed her child. alarming. In 2008, 13.2 percent of people will find a job and whether they can My colleagues will say that this is were living in poverty. This statistic was even survive after their unemployment in- what the stimulus was supposed to do, worse for children under 18 years old. In surance runs out. Our neighbors with but what they won’t tell you is that 2008, 19 percent of children under 18 years jobs are facing hours being cut, facing the government wastes 50 cents col- old were living in poverty. In my state, Geor- pay cuts, and they’re in fear of also los- lecting that dollar and fumbling gia, 14.3 percent of people were living below ing their jobs. around trying to put it back into the the poverty level in 2007.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:13 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K26JA7.042 H26JAPT1 cprice-sewell on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE January 26, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H353 Poverty has many adverse effects on soci- bill (H.R. 4474) to authorize the contin- Eshoo Levin Radanovich ety. Poor Americans are less likely to eat ued use of certain water diversions lo- Etheridge Lewis (CA) Rahall Fallin Lewis (GA) Rangel healthy, which leads to poor health. Poor cated on National Forest System land Farr Linder Reichert health can make study and work difficult. Poor in the Frank Church-River of No Re- Fattah Lipinski Reyes education and the inability to work can ad- turn Wilderness and the Selway-Bitter- Filner LoBiondo Richardson versely affect individual income, and the root Wilderness in the State of Idaho, Flake Loebsack Rodriguez American economy as a whole. and for other purposes, which was re- Fleming Lofgren, Zoe Roe (TN) Forbes Lowey Rogers (AL) This resolution expresses the sense of the ferred to the House Calendar and or- Fortenberry Lucas Rogers (KY) House that eradicating poverty in the United dered to be printed. Foster Luetkemeyer Rogers (MI) ´ States should be the goal for all people in the f Foxx Lujayn Rohrabacher United States. Further, this resolution recog- Franks (AZ) Lummis Rooney nizes that the severe economic downturn, and ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Frelinghuysen Lungren, Daniel Ros-Lehtinen Fudge E. double-digit unemployment rate, increases the PRO TEMPORE Roskam Gallegly Lynch Ross need for Congress to commit itself to helping The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Garamendi Mack Rothman (NJ) individuals and families facing economic hard- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Giffords Maffei Roybal-Allard ship. will resume on motions to suspend the Gingrey (GA) Maloney Royce Gohmert Manzullo I join the chairman in urging my colleagues rules previously postponed. Ruppersberger Gonzalez Marchant Rush to support this important piece of legislation. Votes will be taken in the following Goodlatte Markey (CO) Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- Ryan (WI) order: Gordon (TN) Markey (MA) Salazar ida. I yield back the balance of my H. Res. 990, by the yeas and nays; Granger Marshall Sa´ nchez, Linda time. H. Res. 1011, by the yeas and nays; Graves Massa T. Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I H. Res. 1003, by the yeas and nays. Grayson Matheson Sanchez, Loretta urge the adoption of the resolution, Proceedings on H. Res. 1024 will re- Green, Al Matsui Sarbanes Green, Gene McCarthy (CA) Scalise and I yield back the balance of my sume later this week. Griffith McCarthy (NY) time. The first electronic vote will be con- Schakowsky Guthrie McCaul Schauer The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining Hall (NY) McClintock Schiff question is on the motion offered by electronic votes will be conducted as 5- Hall (TX) McCollum Schmidt the gentleman from Washington (Mr. minute votes. Halvorson McCotter Schock Hare McDermott MCDERMOTT) that the House suspend Schrader f Harman McGovern Schwartz the rules and agree to the resolution, Harper McHenry Scott (GA) NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH Hastings (FL) McIntyre H. Res. 1024. Scott (VA) Hastings (WA) McKeon The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Sensenbrenner Heinrich McMahon The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Serrano finished business is the vote on the mo- Heller McMorris opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Sessions tion to suspend the rules and agree to Hensarling Rodgers Sestak in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Herger McNerney the resolution, H. Res. 990, on which Shadegg Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, Herseth Sandlin Meek (FL) the yeas and nays were ordered. Shea-Porter on that I demand the yeas and nays. Higgins Meeks (NY) The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Sherman Hill Melancon The yeas and nays were ordered. Shimkus tion. Himes Mica The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Shuler The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Hinchey Michaud ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Shuster question is on the motion offered by Hinojosa Miller (MI) Simpson Chair’s prior announcement, further the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Hirono Miller (NC) proceedings on this motion will be Sires WOOLSEY) that the House suspend the Hodes Miller, Gary postponed. Holden Miller, George Skelton rules and agree to the resolution, H. Minnick Slaughter f Holt Res. 990. Honda Mitchell Smith (NE) RECESS The vote was taken by electronic de- Hoyer Mollohan Smith (NJ) vice, and there were—yeas 398, nays 0, Hunter Moore (KS) Smith (TX) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Smith (WA) not voting 35, as follows: Inglis Moore (WI) ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Inslee Moran (KS) Snyder [Roll No. 17] declares the House in recess until ap- Israel Murphy (CT) Souder YEAS—398 Issa Murphy (NY) Space proximately 6:30 p.m. today. Spratt Accordingly (at 3 o’clock and 45 min- Abercrombie Brady (TX) Coffman (CO) Jackson (IL) Murphy, Patrick Ackerman Braley (IA) Cohen Jackson Lee Murphy, Tim Stark utes p.m.), the House stood in recess Aderholt Bright Cole (TX) Murtha Stearns until approximately 6:30 p.m. today. Adler (NJ) Broun (GA) Conaway Jenkins Myrick Stupak f Altmire Brown (SC) Connolly (VA) Johnson (GA) Nadler (NY) Sullivan Andrews Brown, Corrine Cooper Johnson (IL) Napolitano Sutton b 1833 Arcuri Brown-Waite, Costa Johnson, Sam Neal (MA) Tanner Austria Ginny Costello Jones Neugebauer Taylor AFTER RECESS Baca Buchanan Courtney Jordan (OH) Nunes Teague The recess having expired, the House Bachus Burgess Crowley Kagen Nye Terry Baird was called to order by the Speaker pro Burton (IN) Cuellar Kanjorski Oberstar Thompson (CA) Baldwin Butterfield Culberson Kaptur Obey Thompson (MS) tempore (Mr. COSTA) at 6 o’clock and 33 Barrow Buyer Cummings Kennedy Olson Thompson (PA) minutes p.m. Bartlett Calvert Dahlkemper Kildee Olver Thornberry Barton (TX) Camp Davis (CA) Kilpatrick (MI) Owens Tiahrt f Bean Campbell Davis (IL) Kilroy Pallone Tiberi Becerra Cantor Davis (KY) REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- King (NY) Pascrell Tierney Berkley Cao Davis (TN) Kingston Pastor (AZ) Titus VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Berman Capito DeFazio Kirk Paul H.R. 3726, CASTLE NUGENT NA- Berry Capps DeGette Tonko Biggert Capuano DeLauro Kirkpatrick (AZ) Payne Tsongas TIONAL HISTORIC SITE ESTAB- Kissell Pence Upton LISHMENT ACT OF 2010; AND FOR Bilbray Cardoza Dent Bilirakis Carnahan Diaz-Balart, L. Klein (FL) Perlmutter Van Hollen CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4474, Bishop (NY) Carney Diaz-Balart, M. Kline (MN) Perriello Vela´ zquez IDAHO WILDERNESS WATER FA- Bishop (UT) Carson (IN) Dicks Kosmas Peters Visclosky CILITIES ACT Blackburn Carter Dingell Kratovil Peterson Walden Blumenauer Cassidy Doggett Kucinich Petri Wasserman Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, from the Blunt Castle Donnelly (IN) Lamborn Pingree (ME) Schultz Committee on Rules, submitted a priv- Boehner Castor (FL) Doyle Lance Pitts Watson ileged report (Rept. No. 111–401) on the Bonner Chaffetz Dreier Langevin Platts Watt Bono Mack Chandler Driehaus Larsen (WA) Poe (TX) Waxman resolution (H. Res. 1038) providing for Boozman Childers Duncan Larson (CT) Polis (CO) Weiner consideration of the bill (H.R. 3726) to Boren Chu Edwards (MD) Latham Pomeroy Welch establish the Castle Nugent National Boswell Clarke Edwards (TX) LaTourette Posey Westmoreland Historic Site at St. Croix, United Boucher Clay Ehlers Latta Price (GA) Whitfield Boustany Cleaver Ellsworth States Virgin Islands, and for other Lee (CA) Price (NC) Wilson (OH) Boyd Clyburn Emerson Lee (NY) Quigley Wilson (SC) purposes; and for consideration of the Brady (PA) Coble Engel

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:59 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JA7.039 H26JAPT1 cprice-sewell on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE H354 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE January 26, 2010 Wittman Woolsey Young (AK) Flake Lofgren, Zoe Rogers (AL) NOT VOTING—33 Wolf Wu Young (FL) Fleming Lowey Rogers (KY) Akin Ellison Moran (VA) Forbes Lucas Rogers (MI) Alexander Frank (MA) Ortiz NOT VOTING—35 Fortenberry Luetkemeyer Rohrabacher Bachmann Gerlach Paulsen Akin Frank (MA) Paulsen ´ Foster Lujan Rooney Barrett (SC) Grijalva Putnam Alexander Garrett (NJ) Putnam Foxx Lummis Ros-Lehtinen Barton (TX) Gutierrez Rehberg Bachmann Gerlach Rehberg Franks (AZ) Lungren, Daniel Roskam Bishop (GA) Hoekstra Ryan (OH) Barrett (SC) Grijalva Ryan (OH) Frelinghuysen E. Ross Boccieri Johnson, E.B. Speier Bishop (GA) Gutierrez Speier Fudge Lynch Rothman (NJ) Crenshaw Kind Turner Boccieri Hoekstra Towns Gallegly Mack Roybal-Allard Davis (AL) King (IA) Walz Conyers Johnson, E. B. Turner Garamendi Maffei Royce Deal (GA) LaTourette Wamp Crenshaw Kind Walz Garrett (NJ) Maloney Ruppersberger Delahunt Miller (FL) Waters Davis (AL) King (IA) Wamp Giffords Manzullo Rush Deal (GA) Miller (FL) Waters Gingrey (GA) Marchant ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Delahunt Moran (VA) Ryan (WI) Yarmuth Gohmert Markey (CO) Ellison Ortiz Salazar The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Gonzalez Markey (MA) Sa´ nchez, Linda the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- b 1859 Goodlatte Marshall T. ing in this vote. Gordon (TN) Massa Sanchez, Loretta So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Granger Matheson Sarbanes b 1907 tive) the rules were suspended and the Graves Matsui Scalise Grayson McCarthy (CA) Schakowsky So (two-thirds being in the affirma- resolution was agreed to. Green, Al McCarthy (NY) The result of the vote was announced Schauer tive) the rules were suspended and the Green, Gene McCaul Schiff resolution was agreed to. as above recorded. Griffith McClintock Schmidt The result of the vote was announced A motion to reconsider was laid on Guthrie McCollum Schock the table. Hall (NY) McCotter Schrader as above recorded. Hall (TX) McDermott Schwartz A motion to reconsider was laid on McGovern f Halvorson Scott (GA) McHenry the table. Hare Scott (VA) McIntyre CERVICAL HEALTH AWARENESS Harman Sensenbrenner f Harper McKeon MONTH Serrano Hastings (FL) McMahon Sessions NATIONAL INFLUENZA Hastings (WA) McMorris The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Sestak VACCINATION WEEK Heinrich Rodgers TEAGUE). The unfinished business is the Shadegg Heller McNerney The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Shea-Porter vote on the motion to suspend the Hensarling Meek (FL) Sherman finished business is the vote on the mo- rules and agree to the resolution, H. Herger Meeks (NY) Shimkus tion to suspend the rules and agree to Herseth Sandlin Melancon Res. 1011, on which the yeas and nays Shuler Higgins Mica the resolution, H. Res. 1003, as amend- were ordered. Shuster Hill Michaud ed, on which the yeas and nays were or- Simpson The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Himes Miller (MI) Sires dered. tion. Hinchey Miller (NC) Skelton The Clerk read the title of the resolu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Hinojosa Miller, Gary Slaughter tion. question is on the motion offered by Hirono Miller, George Smith (NE) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Hodes Minnick Holden Mitchell Smith (NJ) question is on the motion offered by PALLONE) that the House suspend the Smith (TX) Holt Mollohan the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. rules and agree to the resolution, H. Honda Moore (KS) Smith (WA) PALLONE) that the House suspend the Res. 1011. Hoyer Moore (WI) Snyder Souder rules and agree to the resolution, H. This will be a 5-minute vote. Hunter Moran (KS) Inglis Murphy (CT) Space Res. 1003, as amended. The vote was taken by electronic de- Spratt Inslee Murphy (NY) This will be a 5-minute vote. vice, and there were—yeas 400, nays 0, Murphy, Patrick Stark Israel The vote was taken by electronic de- not voting 33, as follows: Issa Murphy, Tim Stearns Murtha Stupak vice, and there were—yeas 398, nays 2, [Roll No. 18] Jackson (IL) Jackson Lee Myrick Sullivan not voting 33, as follows: Sutton YEAS—400 (TX) Nadler (NY) [Roll No. 19] Tanner Abercrombie Broun (GA) Conyers Jenkins Napolitano Taylor YEAS—398 Ackerman Brown (SC) Cooper Johnson (GA) Neal (MA) Aderholt Brown, Corrine Costa Johnson (IL) Neugebauer Teague Abercrombie Braley (IA) Cohen Adler (NJ) Brown-Waite, Costello Johnson, Sam Nunes Terry Ackerman Bright Cole Altmire Ginny Courtney Jones Nye Thompson (CA) Aderholt Broun (GA) Conaway Andrews Buchanan Crowley Jordan (OH) Oberstar Thompson (MS) Adler (NJ) Brown (SC) Connolly (VA) Arcuri Burgess Cuellar Kagen Obey Thompson (PA) Altmire Brown, Corrine Conyers Austria Burton (IN) Culberson Kanjorski Olson Thornberry Andrews Brown-Waite, Cooper Baca Butterfield Cummings Kaptur Olver Tiahrt Arcuri Ginny Costa Bachus Buyer Dahlkemper Kennedy Owens Tiberi Austria Buchanan Costello Baird Calvert Davis (CA) Kildee Pallone Tierney Baca Burgess Courtney Baldwin Camp Davis (IL) Kilpatrick (MI) Pascrell Titus Bachus Burton (IN) Crowley Barrow Campbell Davis (KY) Kilroy Pastor (AZ) Tonko Baird Butterfield Cuellar Bartlett Cantor Davis (TN) King (NY) Paul Towns Baldwin Buyer Culberson Barrow Calvert Cummings Bean Cao DeFazio Kingston Payne Tsongas Bartlett Camp Dahlkemper Becerra Capito DeGette Kirk Pence Upton Barton (TX) Campbell Davis (CA) Berkley Capps DeLauro Kirkpatrick (AZ) Perlmutter Van Hollen Berman Capuano Dent Bean Cantor Davis (IL) Kissell Perriello Vela´ zquez Berry Cardoza Diaz-Balart, L. Becerra Cao Davis (KY) Klein (FL) Peters Visclosky Biggert Carnahan Diaz-Balart, M. Berkley Capito Davis (TN) Kline (MN) Peterson Bilbray Carney Dicks Walden Berman Capps DeFazio Kosmas Petri Bilirakis Carson (IN) Dingell Wasserman Berry Capuano DeGette Kratovil Pingree (ME) Bishop (NY) Carter Doggett Schultz Biggert Cardoza DeLauro Kucinich Pitts Bishop (UT) Cassidy Donnelly (IN) Watson Bilbray Carnahan Dent Blackburn Castle Doyle Lamborn Platts Watt Bilirakis Carney Diaz-Balart, L. Blumenauer Castor (FL) Dreier Lance Poe (TX) Waxman Bishop (NY) Carson (IN) Diaz-Balart, M. Blunt Chaffetz Driehaus Langevin Polis (CO) Weiner Bishop (UT) Carter Dicks Boehner Chandler Duncan Larsen (WA) Pomeroy Welch Blackburn Cassidy Dingell Bonner Childers Edwards (MD) Larson (CT) Posey Westmoreland Blumenauer Castle Doggett Bono Mack Chu Edwards (TX) Latham Price (GA) Whitfield Blunt Castor (FL) Donnelly (IN) Boozman Clarke Ehlers Latta Price (NC) Wilson (OH) Bonner Chaffetz Doyle Boren Clay Ellsworth Lee (CA) Quigley Wilson (SC) Bono Mack Chandler Dreier Lee (NY) Radanovich Boswell Cleaver Emerson Wittman Boozman Childers Driehaus Levin Rahall Boren Chu Duncan Boucher Clyburn Engel Wolf Lewis (CA) Rangel Boswell Clarke Edwards (MD) Boustany Coble Eshoo Woolsey Boyd Coffman (CO) Etheridge Lewis (GA) Reichert Boucher Clay Edwards (TX) Wu Brady (PA) Cohen Fallin Linder Reyes Boustany Cleaver Ehlers Yarmuth Brady (TX) Cole Farr Lipinski Richardson Boyd Clyburn Ellsworth Young (AK) Braley (IA) Conaway Fattah LoBiondo Rodriguez Brady (PA) Coble Emerson Bright Connolly (VA) Filner Loebsack Roe (TN) Young (FL) Brady (TX) Coffman (CO) Engel

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Foxx Lungren, Daniel Roybal-Allard Crenshaw Kennedy Turner Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. Franks (AZ) E. Royce Davis (AL) Kind Walz Frelinghuysen Lynch Speaker, there has been a great deal of Ruppersberger Deal (GA) King (IA) Wamp controversy that has arisen over what I Fudge Mack Rush Delahunt Miller (FL) Waters Gallegly Maffei Ryan (WI) think is not only good policy but good Garamendi Maloney Salazar ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE for America, and that is real health Garrett (NJ) Manzullo Sa´ nchez, Linda The SPEAKER pro tempore (during care reform. Today I listened to the Giffords Marchant T. the vote). There are 2 minutes left in Gingrey (GA) Markey (CO) Sanchez, Loretta story of a mother who lost her son, Gohmert Markey (MA) Sarbanes the 5-minute vote. whose name was Mike. Because he Gonzalez Marshall Scalise b 1915 could not get a colonoscopy to deter- Goodlatte Massa Schakowsky Gordon (TN) Matheson mine whether or not he had colon can- Schauer So (two-thirds being in the affirma- cer, he is not living today. He could not Granger Matsui Schiff Graves McCarthy (CA) tive) the rules were suspended and the get it because he did not have insur- Schmidt resolution, as amended, was agreed to. Grayson McCarthy (NY) Schock ance. Green, Al McCaul Schrader The result of the vote was announced We need health care reform that al- Green, Gene McClintock Schwartz as above recorded. lows Americans to have the dignity of Griffith McCollum Scott (GA) Guthrie McCotter A motion to reconsider was laid on health care and, as well, the respect of Scott (VA) the table. Hall (NY) McDermott Sensenbrenner treatment. I met a man today who is Hall (TX) McGovern Serrano f blind because he could not get the Halvorson McHenry Sessions Hare McIntyre treatment while he was going blind to Sestak PERSONAL EXPLANATION Harman McKeon Shadegg reverse that terrible disability. It could Harper McMahon Mr. WALZ. Madam Speaker, Due to unfore- Shea-Porter have occurred with good health care, Hastings (FL) McMorris Sherman seen circumstances, I was not able to make it and we must stop allowing 45,000 Amer- Hastings (WA) Rodgers Shimkus to the floor for votes. Had I been in attend- Heinrich McNerney icans to die every year because they do Shuler Heller Meek (FL) ance, I would have voted as following: not have good health care. Shuster Hensarling Meeks (NY) On passage of H. Res. 990 under suspen- Simpson We can do it by putting the bill to- Herger Melancon Sires sion of the rules. ‘‘yea’’; on passage of H. gether, House and Senate, reconcili- Herseth Sandlin Mica Skelton Res. 1011 under suspension of the rules, Higgins Michaud ation, protecting physician-owned hos- Slaughter Hill Miller (MI) ‘‘yea’’; on passage of H. Res. 1003 under sus- pitals, preventing individuals from Himes Miller (NC) Smith (NE) pension of the rules, ‘‘yea.’’ Smith (NJ) being denied insurance because of pre- Hinchey Miller, Gary f existing disease, insuring 36 million to Hinojosa Miller, George Smith (TX) Hirono Minnick Smith (WA) PERSONAL EXPLANATION 40 million. I ask my colleagues to join Hodes Mitchell Snyder for what is best for America. Souder Holden Mollohan Mr. GUTIERREZ. Madam Speaker, I was f Holt Moore (KS) Space unavoidably absent from the Chamber this Honda Moore (WI) Spratt HONORING COACH DAVE LOOS, Stark evening. Had I been present, I would have Hoyer Moran (KS) AUSTIN PEAY UNIVERSITY Hunter Murphy (CT) Stearns voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall votes, 17, 18 and 19. Inglis Murphy (NY) Stupak f (Mr. ROE of Tennessee asked and was Inslee Murphy, Patrick Sullivan given permission to address the House Israel Murphy, Tim Sutton HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY Issa Murtha Tanner for 1 minute and to revise and extend Jackson (IL) Myrick Taylor (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was his remarks.) Jackson Lee Nadler (NY) Teague given permission to address the House Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, (TX) Napolitano Terry for 1 minute and to revise and extend today I rise to commend Coach Dave Jenkins Neal (MA) Thompson (CA) her remarks.) Johnson (GA) Neugebauer Thompson (MS) Loos, the head basketball coach at my Johnson (IL) Nunes Thompson (PA) Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. This year alma mater, Austin Peay University. Johnson, Sam Nye Thornberry marks the 65th anniversary of the lib- He has dedicated the majority of his Jones Oberstar Tiahrt eration of Auschwitz, the largest of the life to coaching basketball. Jordan (OH) Obey Tiberi Nazi extermination camps. Over 1 mil- The year 2009 marked Coach Loos’ Kagen Olson Tierney Kanjorski Olver Titus lion people were systematically mur- 20th season as head coach at Austin Kaptur Owens Tonko dered at Auschwitz in gas chambers or Pea, where he is also athletic director. Kildee Pallone Towns shot or tortured or starved to death or During this time, he welcomed his Kilpatrick (MI) Pascrell Tsongas any cruel combination. Most of those 400th overall head-coaching victory on Kilroy Pastor (AZ) Upton King (NY) Payne Van Hollen who perished were Jews, but others December 3, 2009. Austin Peay is a Kingston Pence Vela´ zquez that Nazis perceived as enemies were member of the Ohio Valley Conference, Kirk Perlmutter Visclosky also murdered there. and this year, Coach Loos became the Kirkpatrick (AZ) Perriello Walden As we honor the victims of the Holo- winningest coach in OVC history. Kissell Peters Wasserman Klein (FL) Peterson Schultz caust and those who helped to defeat It has been a privilege to watch Kline (MN) Petri Watson the Nazis, we must also reaffirm our Coach Loos interact with his young Kosmas Pingree (ME) Watt commitment to enhancing Holocaust athletes, recruiting and encouraging Kratovil Pitts Waxman education programs in our schools and them, both as a mentor and as a coach. Kucinich Platts Weiner Lamborn Poe (TX) Welch urge all countries to bolster their ef- As Rick Pitino once said, ‘‘The key to Lance Pomeroy Westmoreland forts in fighting bigotry, racism and coaching is not what you do, but the Langevin Posey Whitfield anti-Semitism. way you do it. The intangibles, the mo- Larsen (WA) Price (GA) Wilson (OH) In the words of Elie Wiesel, who is an tivational parts of the game are the Larson (CT) Price (NC) Wilson (SC) Latham Quigley Wittman Auschwitz survivor, ‘‘There may be most important facets of it.’’ A suc- LaTourette Radanovich Wolf times when we are powerless to prevent cessful coach not only prepares his Latta Rahall Woolsey injustice, but there must never be a team for victory but motivates them Lee (CA) Rangel Wu time when we fail to protest.’’ Let our along the way. Coach Loos accom- Lee (NY) Reichert Yarmuth Levin Reyes Young (AK) voices be heard loudly and clearly. plishes this each time he sets a foot on Lewis (CA) Richardson Young (FL) Never again. Tomorrow is Holocaust the court and has great concern and

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Mr. Speaker, in a recent interview dents, faculty, and staff at Ruth Moyer with Bill Moyers, Mortenson explains f Elementary School in Fort Thomas, how the education of girls can trans- Kentucky. Last fall, Ruth Moyer was form lives and whole countries. He HONORING COACH DAVE LOOS, named a 2009 Blue Ribbon School. The said, and I quote, ‘‘The education of UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS Blue Ribbon Schools program honors girls has very powerful impacts on so- (Mr. COHEN asked and was given per- schools that are academically superior ciety. Number one, infant mortality is mission to address the House for 1 or demonstrate dramatic gains in stu- reduced. Number two, the population is minute.) dent achievement at all levels. These reduced. And, number three, the qual- Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I just schools are models for others through- ity of health improves.’’ heard my colleague from east Ten- out the Nation. Mr. Speaker, he also explained how nessee make those remarks, and I had I had the opportunity to meet stu- the education of girls can be a powerful to add something because it’s typical dents and faculty at Ruth Moyer and weapon against terrorism. He said, of what happens up here. The people speak with them about their efforts to ‘‘Culturally, when someone goes on from east Tennessee forget about the improve their school. The students and jihad they should get permission from fact that Memphis exists in Tennessee, staff were unable to be here today in their mother first. If they don’t, it’s and Dave Loos started his career and Washington to receive our congratula- very shameful. But when women are played basketball at the University of tions because they are working hard in educated, they are less likely to en- Memphis, started his coaching career the classroom to uphold their high courage their sons to get into violence. at the University of Memphis, and is a standards. However, the students in I’ve seen that happen over the last dec- Memphian as well as a graduate of Aus- Mrs. Greene’s class sent a distin- ade in rural areas of Afghanistan and tin Peay. And while he attended your guished ambassador to represent them Pakistan.’’ school, he coached and attended my in Washington. Mr. Speaker, in fact, Mortenson said law school. He is a class act and won- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to that when men leave the Taliban, it’s derful gentleman. I wanted to set the join me in welcoming Flat Stanley often because their mothers said what record straight. from Fort Thomas, Kentucky, to the you’re doing is not a good thing. It’s House of Representatives and extend- not in the name of Islam. He went on f ing our congratulations to the commu- to say, ‘‘I ask widows and women in nity at Ruth Moyer Elementary for rural areas in Pakistan and Afghani- HONORING FIRE CHIEF HAROLD their outstanding achievement. stan, what do you want? They say, we WATKINS, LITTLE MARSH, PENN- f don’t want our babies to die, and we SYLVANIA want our children to go to school.’’ Mr. SPECIAL ORDERS (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania Speaker, he said, ‘‘we need to listen to asked and was given permission to ad- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under those women. It doesn’t mean we just dress the House for 1 minute and to re- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- go around the world holding hands and vise and extend his remarks.) uary 6, 2009, and under a previous order drinking tea and having peace.’’ Actu- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. of the House, the following Members ally, I would say, as an aside, why not. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a will be recognized for 5 minutes each. But he continued that he really did man who has been a dedicated volun- f ‘‘believe that there’s a lot of power be- teer firefighter since 1980, Harold Wat- hind love and compassion and resisting kins of Little Marsh, Pennsylvania. BOOKS, NOT BOMBS and listening to people.’’ Now, some Harold has served the Chatham Town- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a people might call Mr. Mortenson a ship Volunteer Fire Company and his previous order of the House, the gentle- fuzzy-brained peacenik, but he isn’t. community in many capacities. He has woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) Far from it. He opposes the Taliban held the positions of president, vice is recognized for 5 minutes. and he believes that there’s a place for president, second assistant chief, and Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I want American troops in Afghanistan. His first assistant chief. For the past 15 to call the House’s attention to the books have even influenced our mili- years, he has been fire chief, and in work of Greg Mortenson, who has built tary commanders, including General 2004, he was named Firefighter of the schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan McChrystal and General Petraeus. Year. In other words, Harold has done and written two bestsellers about it. Admiral Mike Mullen, the Chairman it all in his 29 years of protecting and Mr. Mortenson has a lot to say about of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has made saving lives. But he has decided it is the power of education to dramatically Mr. Mortenson an adviser. So Mr. time to step down. improve the lives of people, especially Mortenson isn’t saying let’s pick up Firefighting is a family affair for the girls and women, and how education and leave Afghanistan and sing Watkins family. Harold’s wife, Vivian, can bring peace to the world. ‘‘Kumbaya.’’ But he does want to serves as secretary for the company Mr. Mortenson began his work in change our mission there, as I do. He and helps organize fundraisers. The Pakistan, where he originally went to wants to see much more emphasis on chief calls Vivian his personal hero for climb K2, the world’s second-tallest diplomacy, economic development, bet- all her hard work. His son, Matthew, mountain. After the climb, he was very ter policing, a better legal system to was Firefighter of the Year in 2008 and ill, and he was helped by the people of protect women’s rights and of course, serves as the vice president and was re- an impoverished village. To thank more schools. cently elected as second assistant them, Mr. Mortenson built the town’s These are some of the cornerstones of chief, following in his father’s foot- first school. He wrote a widely ac- SMART security, which I’ve been advo- steps. claimed book about the project called cating because, Mr. Speaker, President I commend Chief Harold Watkins for ‘‘Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission Obama is sending 30,000 more troops to his years of dedication and service sav- to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Afghanistan. It will cost $1 million per ing lives and property in Chatham Time.’’ Mr. Mortenson then went on to year to support each of those soldiers. Township. And I know the community build schools in Afghanistan. Greg Mortenson says that we could joins me in wishing him all the best in So far, he has built 131 schools, edu- build 30 to 40 schools with $1 million retirement. cating 58,000 children with a special and educate up to 30,000 young people

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Under a f These drivers are of every race and age, and 64 percent say their truck is a previous order of the House, the gentle- THE AMERICANS WHO DRIVE manifestation of their character, their woman from New York (Mrs. MALONEY) TRUCKS personality and their politics. is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Truck owners are one voice in Amer- Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, the previous order of the House, the gen- ica that government would do well to Joint Economic Committee, which I tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) is recog- listen to. Contrary to current Wash- chair, has just released a report enti- nized for 5 minutes. ington wisdom, the Americans I know tled ‘‘Understanding the Economy, Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, free- and represent, like truck drivers and State by State.’’ The report provides dom and liberty have always been the others, do not look forward to a day quick and easy access to the major eco- American ideal. Core American values when government, in the name of pro- nomic indicators for all 50 States in have not changed over the centuries. gressive politics, makes all our deci- the areas of jobs, unemployment, per- Take a look at the Declaration of Inde- sions for us. This is not a country of sonal earnings, and housing. It paints a pendence and the Bill of Rights, and weak, timid souls who think govern- by-the-numbers picture of the current America’s values are written down for ment is the answer to every problem economic reality in each of our 50 us. The Declaration acknowledges that and has a better solution than the indi- States. Every picture tells a story that our rights come from God, not from viduals it rules over. This is not a peo- is at once both informative and sober- government. Life, liberty and the pur- ple of sheep who are afraid to control ing. suit of happiness are manifested in the their own lives and believe government The report captures the enormity of the economic damage caused by the Constitution, not granted by the Con- knows best. This is a country of high- Great Recession that began in Decem- stitution. spirited individuals that want to be left ber of 2007, while making clear that the The government doesn’t give us our alone. rights, and they can’t take them away. Many people I represent believe gov- United States economy has improved Government has no rights. People have ernment is a wolf seeking what lib- and begun to grow since the Bush ad- rights. Government has power. Govern- erties it can devour from the people. ministration left office. And this shows ment gets power when we give up our Americans don’t believe our health that the last month the Bush adminis- rights to government. The American should be turned over to the Federal tration was in office this country lost over 750,000 jobs. Nationally, there has people have made it plain they don’t Government and made a budget item. been a substantial decrease in the rate want the government taking over We don’t want some government bu- of job losses. The economy started los- health care. That’s not compatible reaucrat deciding we can’t have the ing jobs in January of 2008, increasing with liberty. America does believe in pacemaker surgery, just take pain kill- at a rapid rate throughout the year. freedom, that includes freedom of reli- ers. That will not work for America. The average quarterly job loss has now gion and the freedom to exercise our After all, we’re not some nanny state, declined from a staggering 691,000 jobs religion. They believe in freedom of the European-style. lost per month in the first quarter of press and the right to peaceably assem- Truck owners and other Americans 2009 to 69,000 jobs in the most recent ble and speak their minds to a govern- believe in transparent government, not quarter, yet even that number is unac- ment that is not allowed to stop them, smoky back-room deals that have an ceptable. especially if the government doesn’t odor of corruption, payoffs, and pay- And as you delve into the report, it like what the people are saying. Ameri- backs. The Americans I know believe provides a more localized and precise cans believe in the God-given right to in hard work and a private economy picture for each State. A chart like defend themselves, their families, their that rewards hard work with jobs open this is available for all 50 States. This homes and their property. We have a to every citizen. They believe in enjoy- chart, for example, is for my home right to be free from illegal search and ing the fruits of their own labor, and State of New York. It shows at a seizure. And the American people be- they know how better to spend their glance the monthly change in private lieve in fair trials, fair courts and fair money than Big Government. Ameri- payrolls from January of 2008 to De- play. These are all core American val- cans believe in giving people a helping cember of 2009. You can see that the ues. They are in the Constitution. Most hand when they need it, but don’t be- unemployment rate in New York was 9 Americans believe these rights don’t lieve in creating a dependent class of percent in December of 2009. That’s up change with time. And most of the people. 4.4 percentage points from December of Americans I represent in Texas believe Truck owners don’t believe in an 2007. It has been a bumpy road, but you all these values are fairly well set in elite ruling class of D.C. insiders mak- can see clearly that the trend is now in stone. ing decisions for the rest of us. Mr. the right direction. Now, some of these Americans drive Speaker, I think most Americans be- A scatter chart is also included in trucks, or pickups as we call them. Re- lieve in the American Dream which is the report, and for New York State it cently, there have been some deroga- simply this: freedom. This Nation was reveals at a glance that the unemploy- tory, disrespectful statements made by founded on freedom, and we don’t want ment rate is below the national rate, those who arrogantly dismiss truck the government micromanaging our and that total job losses have been owners. However, there are a lot of lives. The Americans I know, espe- smaller than U.S. averages. The econo- vocal truck owners in America. The cially those that drive trucks, want mies of the States vary enormously. Ford F–150 pickup is the most popular government to remember the begin- New York’s economy depends heavily vehicle sold in the United States for ning of the Constitution, which says, on information technology and finan- the last 28 years; 25 percent of all vehi- ‘‘We, the people.’’ After all, it doesn’t cial services. Some States that are cles sold in America are pickups. And if say, we the subjects. And as one bump- more dependent on construction and you add SUVs to the mix, 40 percent of er sticker on a pickup stated, ‘‘I love manufacturing have been hit much all truck sales, including pickups, are America. It’s government I continue to harder by job losses. sold to women. Over 40 percent con- worry about.’’ An economic overview and outlook sider their truck more important than And that’s just the way it is. accompanies each State chart. The one their home. As one truck owner told f for New York provides an estimate me, ‘‘You can sleep in your truck, but The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a from the President’s Council of Eco- you can’t drive your house.’’ previous order of the House, the gen- nomic Advisers that employment in

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It also to guarantee future entitlement bene- women in uniform, to please bless their shows that real per capita personal in- fits that when added with liabilities families, and I ask God to hold in his come in New York was 43,000 in the like the debt, total nearly $57 trillion. arms the families who’ve given a child third quarter of 2009, down from 45,000 That means every man, woman and dying for freedom in Afghanistan and in the third quarter of 2007. child in America owes $184,000.’’ Iraq. There is also useful information on I have used this back in my district, And, Mr. Speaker, three times, I ask housing for each State, and it too var- and I like to say it this way, Mr. God to please, please God, please God, ies enormously. For instance, the me- Speaker. When that beautiful baby is please God, continue to bless America. born, the first cry out of his or her dian price for single family homes in f New York was $290,000 in 2008, com- mouth is a cry of, ‘‘Do I owe $184,000?’’ Yes, baby, you do owe $184,000. Every The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a pared to $250,000 nationwide. And in previous order of the House, the gen- New York in November, housing starts American does. tleman from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) is increased by 52 percent over October to This could, according to the informa- tion from FRANK WOLF, skyrocket to recognized for 5 minutes. a total of 18,000 units at a seasonally $21 trillion by the year 2020. How do (Mr. MORAN of Kansas addressed the adjusted annual rate. FRANK WOLF and JIM COOPER, in a bi- House. His remarks will appear here- You can review the report online at partisan effort, try to deal with this after in the Extensions of Remarks.) www.jec.senate.gov. The majority staff out-of-control spending? They have in- will continue to update the data f troduced, again, H.R. 1557, the SAFE throughout the year in order to track Commission Act. And the actual title CONGRESSIONAL JOBS NOW the progress our economy will be mak- on it is the Securing America’s Future CAUCUS ing month by month. But from this Economy—SAFE Act. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a first edition, it is abundantly clear why How does this function? This would this Congress is so focused on job previous order of the House, the gentle- create a SAFE Commission. This would woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- growth. Americans are demanding, and be made up of 16 bipartisan appointed rightly so, that we must do all we can ognized for 5 minutes. people to be on this SAFE Commission Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, the sin- to grow the economy and help create Act, and it would be their responsi- new private sector jobs. The hard facts gle most important concern for Ameri- bility to go through how government cans throughout our Nation is the vast and real-life consequences of the eco- spends its money, from the entitle- nomic policies of the prior administra- and growing rate of joblessness. This is ments to the spending on education, not difficult to understand. Bob Her- tion don’t make for a very pretty pic- transportation, health care, national ture right now. bert asked in a recent New York Times defense, tax policy, and other items. column, ‘‘How loud do alarm bells have Mr. Speaker, stay tuned. The Amer- This commission would come back to ican spirit of innovation is on the way to ring?’’ Congress, if this should become the More than 15 million Americans— and individual resilience are ready and law, and then Congress would be re- raring to go. more than 1 in 10 people—are out of quired to vote up or down on the work. Another 15 million people are un- f panels’s proposal. deremployed or have quit looking. Now, how this panel would come up b 1945 That means that over 30 million Amer- with this proposal is they would go icans want to work but cannot find the around this country and they would DON’T LET DEBT DEFEAT A job they want. More people join their hold hearings and listen to the Amer- GREAT NATION ranks every single day. Worse, 4 in 10 ican people—something we have not The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a unemployed workers have been jobless been doing, either party, quite frankly. previous order of the House, the gen- for 27 weeks or longer. We are not listening to the American tleman from North Carolina (Mr. Yes, we have a jobs crisis in our people. Yes, we are now, and after what JONES) is recognized for 5 minutes. country, and it’s everybody’s number happened in Massachusetts a couple Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, soon the one issue. That’s why I joined with col- weeks ago, the American people are Congress will be asked to raise the debt leagues on both sides of the aisle to being heard and they’ve been heard by limit of this Nation. This actually hap- form the Congressional Jobs Now Cau- many of us when we go back home and pened under the previous administra- do our own town meetings. But this cus, to keep the focus where it needs to tion, and now it’s happening under the commission would have the authority, be. That’s why I sponsored bills to cre- new administration. should this become the law, to say to ate jobs in America to stem our rising I have not voted, from the time I the Congress, You can’t duck these trade deficits and to bring justice to have been in Congress, to raise this votes. You’re going to have to vote up Wall Street, which has shut down nor- debt ceiling because all this really does or down. I think this is critical. mal lending across this country, con- is permit our government to borrow I would love to hear the President to- tributing to the jobs crisis. more money from foreign governments. morrow night—I hope somebody has Job creation is not a Republican I think we all know that we are what is made him aware of this bipartisan ef- issue or a Democratic issue. We are all called a debtor nation. We don’t pay fort known as the SAFE Commission, in this together. Last month, Toledo, a our bills anymore. We have to go to the and I hope he would say tomorrow city I represent, lost an additional 1,200 Japanese, the Chinese, the UAE, and to night that he would endorse this legis- jobs. Added to the yearly tally, more many other countries to buy our debt lation and encourage the Democratic than 38,600 individuals, or 11.8 percent so we can spend more. That is the rea- leadership in the House and the Repub- of the city’s population, are without son I wanted to come to the floor to- lican leadership in the House to get be- work. night. hind this bill. The unemployment rate in the ad- Before we broke for Christmas, At this present time, Mr. Speaker, we joining rural Ottawa County, also in FRANK WOLF had sent out to each have 109 Members of Congress who have our district, is now over 17 percent. Member of the House a little pamphlet cosponsored this legislation. I hope my Again, these are official numbers which that says, ‘‘Don’t Let Debt Defeat a other colleagues will look seriously at did not include those who have part- Great Nation.’’ He and JIM COOPER, in what Mr. COOPER and Mr. WOLF have time jobs and need more hours or those a bipartisan way—FRANK WOLF being a done to try to bring to the American who have simply given up because Republican; JIM COOPER a Democrat— people hope that we can meet our obli- there are no jobs to be had. have introduced H.R. 1557, the SAFE gations based on the Constitution and Job creation is not just an urban Commission Act, and I want to talk deal with this out-of-control spending issue. The damage has spread to the about that in the little bit of time I here in Washington, D.C. that both par- suburbs of our country, and no one is have. ties are responsible for. safe from the jobs hemorrhage. In fact,

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But when you look country grew by 5.2 million when our country forward rather than allow at what has happened in the last year President Bush was President between her to continue to fall behind, and that or two, especially during the last year, 2002 and 2008, and more than 90 million begins with work for every single it’s unbelievable. We had an 8 percent Americans—90 million; that’s a third of American who needs a job. boost in spending in the omnibus bill the President signed into law in March our country—are living on less than f $21,834 for a family of four. The alarm and a 12 percent boost that he signed in bells are roaring. PRESIDENT OBAMA’S BUDGET right at the end of last year in Decem- At the same time, the basic goodness FREEZE ber. We’re spending money like it’s and generosity of the American people The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a going out of style. remains one of our greatest strengths. previous order of the House, the gen- Now, what is the answer? The answer Through it all, the American people re- tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is is that we get together and realize the main compassionate and caring. Last recognized for 5 minutes. way to create jobs is to stimulate the weekend, a local television station in Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- private sector, and that is by cutting our region organized a telethon for re- er, I listened to my colleagues, and I taxes, cutting personal income taxes, lief to Haiti. Even with double-digit think we are all of one accord when we cutting corporate taxes, cutting cap- unemployment and great economic un- say we want to see jobs created in this ital gains taxes. That will give busi- certainty, the people of our community country and we want to see the unem- ness, industry, and individuals more opened their hearts to the people ployment rate go down. But the way disposable income for investment and they’ve never seen in a country most of you do that is the way Ronald Reagan to buy products. If the government continues to spend like we’re doing them have never visited and donated did it when he was President. And he right now, we’re digging ourselves into tens of thousands of dollars to that came in when we had 12 percent unem- a deeper and deeper hole, and it is not end. ployment and 14 percent inflation. He going to solve the unemployment prob- For our community and our country, came in and he cut taxes across the lem. the first alarm bells started ringing board. What are we doing instead? with the empty promises and rapid fail- I heard some of my colleagues down Well, since January when the Presi- there talking about how things are get- ure of NAFTA as it outsourced jobs ev- dent took office, we have spent $73.3 ting better. We just had 101⁄2 percent erywhere, certainly to Mexico. The billion that we didn’t have on one pro- next alarm bell rang every time an- unemployment. Now it’s at least 10 gram. We spent $1.6 trillion, including percent unemployment. And when you other trade deal came down the pike interest, on the stimulus bill; the om- that took more of our jobs that used to add in those who are working part-time nibus spending bill, $410 billion. If you who want a full-time job, it’s probably exist in this country and doled them add interest, that’s $625 billion. In out to every undemocratic place in the more like 17 or 18 percent of the people June, we spent $106 billion, with a lot that are either out of work or have world. of pork in it, on the defense supple- You can’t make televisions in our given up. mental; and then on the consolidated country anymore—not a single one is appropriation bill, the mini-omnibus b 2000 made here—or clothing, or cars, or bill we passed in December, it was $3.5 It’s just terrible. So what do we do? electrical parts, or even toys. More and trillion. We ought to do what has been done by more, even our food is being imported. And then you include the things that John F. Kennedy in the past and what You mean we are falling behind in even we passed in this House which have not Ronald Reagan did when he was Presi- that? been enacted into law like cap-and- dent. And that is to say, let’s cut taxes. There was plenty of warning, but big Let’s give a shot in the arm to the pri- business and big money insisted on the trade. That’s $846 billion in new taxes. And the proposed government-run vate sector. They create jobs. Govern- right to seek out the lowest common ment cannot and will not create jobs denominator in the most undemocratic health care program, if it were to pass, it would cost between $1 trillion and $3 by spending, spending, spending. places, and they found it in China, in Tomorrow night when the President Mexico, in Bangladesh, in Pakistan, in trillion. Now, since the opposition party, speaks, he will get a lot of applause Guatemala and every poor, undemo- from probably both sides of the aisle cratic place where penny-wage workers under Speaker PELOSI, took control of this body, the Federal deficit has in- when he says some of the things he is are treated like the expendable pieces going to say. But the thing that con- creased from $162 billion the first year of equipment that they work with. cerns me the most is the ‘‘spending she was Speaker in 2007 to $459 billion In our country, now we need those freeze’’ he is talking about. It’s not in 2008. And then it went up by a huge jobs because people without jobs can’t really anything but a drop in the buck- amount to $1.42 trillion in 2009. This is pay mortgages. They can’t pay their et. It’s not even a drop in the bucket health insurance. They can’t buy cars. just an unsustainable growth rate. when you talk about a 1 percent spend- And over the last 3 years, we have in- They can’t plan for their children’s fu- ing freeze over the next 3 years, when ture or even get enough food and cloth- creased the debt ceiling five times you’re talking about a multitrillion- ing to meet their families’ needs. since she took office as Speaker. This dollar deficit that goes on and on and Unemployment also means our Fed- is something that’s unbelievable. It on, and you’re talking about a spend- eral deficits rise as people can’t pay went from $8.97 trillion in January of ing freeze that is going to save maybe their way forward. Unemployment and 2007 to $12.39 trillion today, which is an $4 billion or $5 billion. It’s just noth- COBRA benefits are running out. State increase of $3.4 trillion, or 38 percent, ing. funds are depleted. Our private char- in just 3 years. Now you’re talking So I would admonish the President, ities are overwhelmed. The American about spending $3 trillion a year—more or suggest to the President, that he people need work and they need good than half of that borrowed money—and start moving toward cutting taxes, jobs. It’s really that simple. We simply we are talking about how we are going stimulate the private sector and cut can’t rest until we get our economy to get control of it. the huge deficit spending we are facing. Tomorrow night the President is back on track and create jobs for ev- f eryone who wants to work. I hope it is going to be speaking from right there to this subject—the economy and job just below the Speaker’s lectern, and A PACT WITH THE DEVIL creation—that President Obama will the President is going to try to address The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a direct his address tomorrow night. our economic problems. And as I under- previous order of the House, the gen- We know that under President Bush stand it from some of the reports that tleman from Florida (Mr. GRAYSON) is we were hemorrhaging 734,000 jobs have come out, he is going to talk recognized for 5 minutes.

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And what happened in Haiti, to do sort of a after in the Extensions of Remarks.) sisters actually want to hear what post-mortem of the post-mortem. And f their brothers know about Drew Brees particularly I want to revisit one com- and Reggie Bush. ment that was made after that time, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the comment by Pat Robertson. He previous order of the House, the gen- Do the Saints have an impact on edu- claimed that the earthquake in Haiti tleman from California (Mr. DREIER) is cation? Yes, indeed. They give us les- was the result of a pact with the devil recognized for 5 minutes. sons worth teaching and learning. (Mr. DREIER addressed the House. that the people of Haiti had made to The second statement is from Cindy achieve an end to slavery and inde- His remarks will appear hereafter in the Extensions of Remarks.) Hilbrink of New Orleans. Cindy writes, pendence at the beginning of the 1800s. While city accountants calculate the I thought that was an interesting f financial impact of the Saints football comment to make. It turns out that team to New Orleans, citizens know, as there were two devastating earth- NEW ORLEANS SAINTS one writer to the local paper said, that quakes in Haiti before their independ- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a despite failures of Federal, State, and ence, before their so-called pact with previous order of the House, the gen- local governments after Katrina, and the devil, before their end to slavery. tleman from New Orleans (Mr. CAO) is And in the 200 years plus since their so- recognized for 5 minutes. suggestions that we don’t merit help, called pact with the devil, Haiti has ac- Mr. CAO. Mr. Speaker, the New Orle- we are, nevertheless, deserving—de- tually been pretty much earthquake- ans Saints are going to the Super Bowl serving of a winning team, of good free. for first time in franchise history. As schools, the best health care, safe Now you compare that to the neigh- their representative to Congress, I roads, bridges and reliable levees. boring country, the Dominican Repub- want to congratulate them in an offi- When the population was only trick- lic. In 1946, the Dominican Republic cial manner by acknowledging words of ling back into New Orleans that sum- had a devastating earthquake, actu- encouragement from constituents on mer of 2006 after Hurricane Katrina, ally, it’s hard to believe, ten times the House floor. when politicians and pundits urged more powerful than the earthquake Sunday’s thrilling and historic win that the city be abandoned, the sign on that Haiti experienced 2 weeks ago. was an inspiration to the residents of the dominant building in New Orleans, The Dominican Republic had no pact Orleans and Jefferson Parishes, who the Superdome, with its patched roof with the devil, and therefore, if I can continue to struggle to rebuild their and iconic status as the symbol of suf- use the word ‘‘therefore’’ in this con- lives 4 years after Hurricane Katrina. fering, said, ‘Our team, our home.’ text, was laid low. So under Pat Rob- I’m proud to be their Congressman, and Bumper stickers in the Saints’ black ertson’s logic, one would have to con- I look forward to an exciting Super font read, ‘Faith.’ Drew Brees, the new clude that, in fact, Haiti has benefited Bowl in which they will defeat the In- tremendously by what he would depict dianapolis Colts. quarterback who took a chance on the as a pact with the devil. Tonight, I will read several state- team and the city, printed T-shirts to And I wonder, in contrast, how well ments from my district in their honor. benefit children that implored, ‘Be- Pat Robertson’s followers have made The first statement is from Kay lieve, New Orleans!’ A popular Saints out with their own pact with the devil. Higginbotham, a teacher at the Acad- song contends ‘This is the way we live,’ And what I mean is this: Pat Robertson emy of the Sacred Heart in New Orle- meaning we are enabled to survive by ran for President in 1988. He did some- ans. Kay writes, Do the Saints have an clinging to our faith in this team. Our thing in that year that nobody has impact on education? As a school ad- devotion to the New Orleans Saints, done before or since. He brought 3 mil- ministrator, I believe the impact is im- win or lose, keeps our battered spirits lion volunteers to his campaign. He got measurable and far exceeds economics. alive. millions of people involved in the Re- The value lessons are much greater publican Party all across the country. Finally, I want to close tonight with than an awareness of team colors. Stu- In the end, he came in third. But he ac- a prayer for the Saints delivered by tivated the Christian right. And all dents certainly enjoy spirit days or Archbishop Philip Hannan at the first those people joined the Republican completing math problems with a Saints and Sinners banquet in 1968. Party with something in mind, a cou- Saints bent, but they also spend time Our heavenly Father, who has in- ple of things in mind. One thing they discussing the job of a professional ath- structed us that the Saints by faith wanted was an end to gay marriage. lete, what it means to stay focused, eat conquered kingdoms and overcame And for years, when the Republican healthy food, get plenty of exercise and lions, grant our Saints an increase of sleep, follow rules, work as a team, and Party was in charge of this country, faith and strength so that they will not be a good sport, win or lose. the House, the Senate, the Supreme only overcome the Lions, but also the Teachers help students understand Court, the Presidency, the Republican Bears, the Rams, the Giants and even the importance of following parent and Party did nothing to accomplish that those awesome people in Green Bay. teacher directives, and when talking for Pat Robertson’s followers. May they continue to tame the Red- about the Saints, they link it to the at- Similarly, these people wanted an skins and fetter the Falcons as well as tention each player must pay to the end to abortion in America. And I’m the Eagles. Give to our owners and coaches’ play-calling. They discuss the not going to say whether that was coaches the continued ability to be as pride one feels in the hard work of a right or wrong, whether they are right wise as serpents and simple as doves, so or wrong, but I will point out to you job well done, the discipline it takes to make a wise choice, both on and off the that no good talent will dodge our that when the Republicans were in draft. Grant to our fans perseverance charge, the Senate, the House, the field, and the consequences that ensue if one doesn’t. in their devotion and unlimited lung White House and the Supreme Court, power, tempered with a sense of char- once again, they did nothing to help Is the job of a student so different ity to all, including the referees. Pat Robertson’s followers accomplish from the job of a New Orleans Saint? what they wanted. When interviewed, Saints players May our beloved Bedlam Bowl be a So tonight I ask those people, the speak about having faith in their team source of good fellowship, and may Christian right: What about your own and giving back to the community. ‘‘The Saints Come Marching In’’ be a pact with the devil? How has that They talk about developing self-con- victory march for all, now and in eter- worked out for you? fidence and leadership and overcoming nity.

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Madam Speaker, acre-feet of already allocated water to show people the results of standing up for many months, the Republicans on the Central Valley. Having dem- for the working and middle class. onstrated his authority to release the the Water and Power Subcommittee of b 2015 the Natural Resources Committee have water that Central Valley farmers al- implored the majority Democrats to ready own, he now needs to follow There are many things that the hold a hearing in the Central Valley of through and release the water that is change was about, but certainly at the California to see and hear for them- being held hostage to the delta smelt. heart of it was a desire for a new era of selves the damage that the Federal Meanwhile, Mr. NUNES of California accountability, accountability for the Government has caused by diverting has introduced H.R. 3105, the Turn on private sector, accountability for gov- 200 billion gallons of water from Cen- the Pumps Act, which does exactly the ernment, and even accountability for tral Valley farms in order to indulge same thing that Congress did under far consumers and bad decisions that had less severe circumstances several years the environmental left’s pet cause, the been made. ago for the farmers of New Mexico. Mr. But most importantly to this was a delta smelt. After our pleas were met with contin- NUNES has filed a discharge petition to need to shift our economic policies ued stonewalling, we decided to hold a bypass that subcommittee and bring from speculation on Wall Street to job forum under our own auspices and to the bill directly to the House for a creation on Main Street. Changing the invite all members of the California vote. It needs 218 signatures. So far, it name plate on the door from Hank congressional delegation, all members has 105, 104 Republicans and one Demo- Paulson to Tim Geithner does not rep- of the Natural Resources Committee crat. resent a change of economic policy. We Madam Speaker, I assure you that it and representatives of the Obama ad- need to understand what it will take to is not only the Central Valley that is ministration to come to Fresno to see have actual economic accountability suffering. The willful destruction of firsthand what these policies have and job growth in this country. 500,000 acres of American farmland by We believe in this House, the people’s wrought. these massive water diversions, all for Instead, after we had announced the House, we have taken dramatic steps the enjoyment and amusement of the 3- forum, the Water and Power Sub- to put working class and middle class inch long delta smelt, is reflected in committee chairwoman decided to people ahead of the most powerful the rising prices for produce that fami- meet on the same day in southern Cali- among us. But the pain continues. In lies are feeling far beyond the congres- fornia to extol the virtues of water my district over the last 5 years we sionally created dust bowl of Califor- conservation. Congress has thus made have seen people’s utility rates go up 93 nia’s Central Valley. clear its intention to sacrifice the peo- percent by Appalachian Power and oth- Nor is the delta smelt doing any bet- ers. We get calls every day, 20 percent ple of the San Joaquin Valley upon the ter. Despite these massive water diver- altar of environmental extremism. increases in their health insurance pre- sions, the delta smelt population fell miums, bank fees, credit card fees, Despite heavy rains over the past back to the historic low in 2005 and is month, the administration continues Comcast fees, all going through the now well below the high points re- roof while the working and middle to blame a relatively mild drought for corded in the late 1970s. Given these the fact that Valley farmers will re- class pay the price. findings, how can anybody argue that We have taken steps here to stand up ceive only 5 percent of the water that the delta pumping restrictions are ben- they are entitled to. This does not ex- and say someone is going to stand up efiting the delta smelt? for Main Street, demand that account- plain how, in far more severe droughts Madam Speaker, I promised to carry ability and that economic relief that than this, Valley farmers have received the plea from the many Americans who we thought was part of the change. We far greater allocations. Nor does it ex- poured out their hearts to us in Fresno hope tomorrow night to hear more plain how these massive water diver- on Monday for Congress to come to the about your willingness to lead in these sions can be justified to support the Central Valley and see what their poli- areas. delta smelt if indeed supplies were con- cies have caused. I place their invita- But we also must switch this focus to strained. tion before you. Had the Democrats in the sub- Main Street because we are in a jobs f committee come to Fresno, they would crisis. We need a wartime-like men- have heard and seen the anguish of the REBUILDING THE ECONOMY tality of how serious this job crisis is. people of the Central Valley of Cali- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under And we took dramatic efforts a year fornia. These water diversions have de- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- ago that have helped to stop the bleed- stroyed a half-million acres of the uary 6, 2009, the gentleman from Vir- ing, to help turn from some of the most most productive farmland in America, ginia (Mr. PERRIELLO) is recognized for dramatic job losses in American his- and they have thrown 30,000 Central 60 minutes as the designee of the ma- tory, certainly modern American his- Valley farm families into unemploy- jority leader. tory under the last administration, to ment. Mr. PERRIELLO. Madam Speaker, I stopping that bleeding so that we could They would have heard the stories of rise today as one of many freshmen begin the recovery. But we know much food lines in communities that once who will be speaking during this hour more needs to be done. We are not sat- prided themselves on being the bread- because a little over a year ago, we isfied. basket of the Western United States. came in on a wave of change. Many of I hear time and time again the banks They would have heard about the frus- us came into politics for the first time, are still not lending. If we need to do tration of seeing produce imported certainly to the Federal Government direct lending, if we need to do more to from China being handed out in these for the first time, because we believed get the lending going to small and me- food lines to the very same American this country needed a new kind of poli- dium-sized businesses, we have to un- farmers who once supplied the very tics, not just a politics of right or left, derstand that in America’s economy same produce to the entire world. but a politics of right and wrong. For today two-thirds of job creation comes And they would have seen the anger too long, both parties had failed to rise from small- and medium-sized busi- as the absent Interior Secretary’s tes- to the challenges of our time. Energy ness. They may not have the political timony to the Natural Resources Com- independence, redefining our competi- power and control over both parties in mittee last year was played back, in tive advantage—there were so many this town, but small- and medium-sized which Mr. SALAZAR admitted that the challenges to take on. And a year later, businesses create that job growth. We Obama administration has the author- we are not satisfied. need to get job creation on Main Street

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But the force those bankers to make loans, to The hardworking, proud people of my facts just don’t bear that out. use our tax money not for the great bo- district would rather collect a pay- So I brought this chart. And I nuses that they are giving themselves check for building something than an brought this chart to explain the job this month, but rather to use that tax unemployment check for sitting home. loss that has occurred during this re- money to put people to work with People want to work. They don’t want cession. And you can see that in the loans to this home construction com- those holes in their resume. And we last 3 months of the Bush administra- pany that this carpenter was once em- know we are being outcompeted. So tion, this economy lost nearly 2 mil- ployed by. this is a jobs crisis. But it also goes to lion jobs. In the last 3 months of the Another person that I met in the City the heart of restoring the capitalistic Bush administration alone. As a mat- of Antioch about 8 months ago was pro- innovation in this country. ter of fact, it is after President Obama testing the fact that the loan modifica- We saw a policy under the last ad- took the oath of office that we started tion program that had been put ministration of rewarding failure with turning things around. We are still los- through was stalled once again by the bailouts. Many of us wanted a change ing jobs. And I think we all hope that bankers. We all know the statistics. A in that policy. We are not satisfied next quarter we will turn this around lot of talk, but very few loan modifica- with what we have seen. We cannot and see positive growth. We saw tions. This person had worked as a have the strength of our private sector growth last quarter. But we are head- painter painting houses, had two jobs when we continue to reward failure in- ing in the right direction. And that is to support their family, and yet was stead of innovation. The people’s House the important thing. unable to continue their mortgage has taken bold moves to ensure the Also at the luncheon today, I was when the Great Recession began. kind of accountability that will restore struck by the analysis given. And I will A third person just this last weekend the very heart of our capitalism. just mention the first few points. First was a heavy equipment operator at a We know that the other side put in of all, the Great Recession is over. The groundbreaking ceremony for the place many of the policies that created recovery has begun. And I think this is Caldecott Tunnel in Contra Costa this problem, but it is not enough to important. Near-term growth has been County. The heavy equipment operator point the finger. Let us be judged not bolstered by the stimulus and inven- said, ‘‘Thank God the stimulus is work- by what the other side did to get us tory building. There is no question in ing for me.’’ In that project alone, over here, but by what we did to get us out the minds of economists around the a $300 million project, the State of of this economic mess. Many of us country that the stimulus is working. California was unable to pay its share came here, we are working a double I would point you, Mr. PERRIELLO, to because of the downturn in the Cali- shift every day and will not rest until just one comment made in the Cin- fornia economy. So it was the action of we see the kind of job creation and re- cinnati Enquirer this week. It was by my colleagues here, the freshman class wards for innovation that the Amer- the Realtors of Cincinnati. And the Re- plus the other Democrats in this House ican people deserve. That is why many altors of Cincinnati were praising the that voted to pass the stimulus bill, of us came here. And we are not satis- stimulus. The headline reads this: ‘‘Re- and $197 million of direct stimulus fied. We want to continue being that altors, Builders Laud Tax Credit.’’ money went into that project, and 6,000 change, demanding that kind of shift They are praising the tax credit that men and women will be employed, and from speculation on Wall Street to job we passed as a part of the stimulus. Be- a major commuting backlog will cease. creation on Main Street. It is working. The statistics we saw With that, I yield to the gentleman cause oftentimes when we talk about just a moment ago clearly show that from Ohio. the stimulus, this $800 billion package, Mr. DRIEHAUS. I would thank, we forget that $300 billion of it was tax with the new administration coming Madam Chair, the gentleman from Vir- credits. It was tax credits and tax into place, with the stimulus money ginia for leading this hour on our re- breaks for moderate-income families. that was put in place last January, the covery. We talk so much about the job And an important credit was to stimu- first vote, supported unanimously by loss that has been created by this late first-time homebuyers and to help our caucus and opposed unanimously Great Recession. But far too often we people get back in the housing market. by the other side, that is working. The don’t discuss the causes of that job We have achieved that. Realtors under- statistics are clear. We are seeing job loss, and we don’t discuss the direction stand that, people around the country declines slowing down, and we will we are heading in. And so I think it is understand it, because homes are start- soon see it turn around. important to remind the viewers and ing to sell. And it is thanks to the ef- Tomorrow the President will be here remind all Americans just where we forts of this Democratic Caucus. speaking to all of us about what we are. Mr. PERRIELLO. Let me yield to the need to do in the months ahead. We I was at a luncheon today in Cin- gentleman from California. need that Jobs for Main Street bill cinnati, Ohio, with Johnson Invest- Mr. GARAMENDI. Thank you. that passed here in December. Get it ment Counsel. They refer to this as the Madam Speaker, it is a great honor out there, get it passed, get people to Great Recession. And they refer to it to be here with the other freshmen. We work. We also need to make sure that as the Great Recession because it is the are new to this system, but we are not Wall Street is properly disciplined. If most significant recession that has new to the problems in our districts or they are going to get those big fat bo- taken place since the 1930s in the in our Nation. We often go home on nuses using our tax money, then we United States. weekends to spend time in our dis- ought to tax those bonuses and put This recession has lasted for 18 tricts. And what I have found in the that money back to work with small months, longer than any other reces- district that I represent and the East businesses. sion since the Great Depression. This Bay of California is a lot of pain, a lot We can do these things. And much recession has caused a loss of 3.8 per- of people that are suffering, but are has been done. We have seen the turn- cent of the gross domestic product here filled with hope with the possibility around. We have seen the statistics in the United States, a greater loss that things are indeed turning around. showing that we are on the right track. than any recession since the Great De- I met a carpenter 2 weekends ago. He We will continue that. And for all of pression. This recession has caused the is a member of the carpenters union, us, we have a choice. We can do noth- loss of 7.2 million jobs. 7.2 million jobs. and he had been out of work for about ing, and people will be on welfare, peo- The greatest job loss since the Great 8 months. The housing industry had lit- ple will get the unemployment checks, Depression. erally shut down, and he had been people will lose their insurance, and we But I think it is important to under- thrown aside. And he said to me, ‘‘Why will try to keep them going with stand when this recession started. This can’t those bankers make loans to my COBRA support. Or we can do the jobs

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Thank you very set aside a bonus pool of $140 billion to There has been a thought among much. $160 billion. some of the elites in this country that I think it is important to remember Now, how did they make that money? we can continue to prosper without we have got to rebuild jobs in this They had the TARP money, the tax- building anything, without growing country that are between $6 an hour payer bailout money, number one. anything. At some point, we have to be and six figures. There still has to be a Number two, they had zero interest creating value in the system. Our fi- middle class, a working class in this rate money from the Federal open win- nancial sector is extremely important, country. We have to respect those jobs, dow, and they did what they did before and it will be strong if there are good remember that we have lost jobs in to get us there: they went and started rules in place that allow for predict- construction, we have lost jobs in trading in currencies, derivatives, and ability. places where people want to go back to commodities. But we also must remember the in- work. Now, with those profits they had dustrial and agricultural sectors. These The jobs bill we passed here was a three options. One, they could have are not things of a bygone past, though good start. We need to be bold in our lent that money out to our small busi- sometimes in this city and on Wall willingness to both put people to work nesses. And they need it. By the way, I Street that is forgotten. These remain and recreate our competitive advan- have a lot of folks in Vermont, I am major drivers of economic growth, tage. Even before the Great Recession, sure this is true in California, saying, major drivers of employment; and we even before some of the horrible fiscal If they are making so much money, must have an economic development decisions of the last administration we how come they won’t give me a loan? strategy in addition to a financial sec- had been getting outcompeted around Number two, they could have added tor strategy. the world. We have got to make the in- it to their bottom line to have a Some of the things that continue to vestments in our infrastructure, in our stronger balance sheet in the event of a change and set us back, I believe the small-and medium-sized businesses, downturn later. Or, three, they could gentleman from Colorado wants to ad- and education and workforce develop- have put it in their pocket. And that is dress, are not just in this building but ment so that we can outcompete any what they did. Fifteen months after perhaps across the street. With that, I country. they stuck a gun to the head of the yield. We are more innovative than any American economy, they went back to Mr. POLIS. I thank the gentleman country on earth. We will continue to their old ways and made a ton of from Virginia. do that. But we cannot do it when we money. They are very good at what Following on the gentleman from have a corporate capture of this body they do. But what they do is not good Vermont, as well as the gentleman that means we reward failure instead for America, it is not good for building from Ohio, taking us back to where we of rewarding innovation. That must be an economy and sustainable jobs, and were before I was in this body, my col- the key. they are going to rake that in. league from Vermont was here, when With that, I yield to the gentleman So we have legislation, many of us President Bush, Secretary Paulson said from Vermont. are on it, that would say to Wall we need a blank check for a whole lot Mr. WELCH. I thank my colleagues, Street: look, if you are not going to of money, $700 billion. and appreciate the opportunity to par- lend that money out, we are going to Well, what are you going to do with ticipate with you in the freshman hour. tax those bonuses. Anything above it? Well, we are going to buy toxic as- I want to speak about two things. $50,000, we are going to tax at 50 per- sets. We are going to take some of the One is how do we get lending going for cent, and we are going to put it into bad debt off the books of banks and we small businesses. And two, what is a lending for small businesses. are going to then relieve them of that, practical thing we can do to create Second, we can create 600,000 to and that will improve their balance 600,000 to 850,000 jobs. You have recited 850,000 jobs by engaging in energy home sheets, and they will be able to loan very well how we got here, why we retrofit programs. In every single com- again. Well, okay. needed the stimulus. But on lending, munity, we have got carpenters, At that point the Congress said, well, let’s address that. What happened? plumbers, masons, electricians out of not one dollar of that TARP money has Wall Street went on strike. After they work because we have got a stagnant gone to buying bad debt. Instead, the made record profits and record bonuses home industry. But we have got home- Bush administration started national- by making record bets with taxpayer owners who need to save money and izing companies left and right. They money, they put a gun to the head of need a little help doing it. bought up banks. They are now owned the American economy and lost bil- If we put $20 billion into that, we can by the government. They bought up lions and billions of dollars. And it was create 600,000 to 850,000 jobs, all local. automobile companies now owned by so threatening to the American econ- We can use materials that have to be the government. They bought insur- omy. made in the United States. Ninety per- ance companies. They went on a shop- Henry Paulson, then the Treasury cent of all the retrofit materials are ping spree and nationalized the means Secretary under a conservative Presi- manufactured right here. We can save of production in this country. dent, George Bush, came to Congress $3.3 billion for homeowners by lowering Now we are at a place where you hat in hand, acknowledged that he was their energy bills. And we can take 3 have Big Government in league with embarrassed, and asked for a $750 bil- million cars, the equivalent of 3 mil- Big Business, the worst of both worlds lion bailout. lion cars, off the road. These are the for the people of this country. This is things we can do, get lending going, made worse by a recent Supreme Court b 2030 and get jobs created. Thank you. decision that opened the channels for Now, I was on that conference call Mr. PERRIELLO. One thing I just unregulated use of corporate funds to with Mr. PAULson, and many of us were want to add on that before I move to influence political elections. That is shocked that this former Goldman the gentleman from Colorado is to say right. Congress, in its wisdom, had pre- Sachs head was acknowledging failure anyone who has run a business or a viously established regulations around but saying, If you don’t help us out on household knows the difference be- this that they advertised, they could the bets we made, we will have an im- tween an expenditure and an invest- say call so and so to lobby them but plosion that will have collateral con- ment. Going out to the movies is dif- not vote for, vote against, not within 30 sequences that are absolutely cata- ferent than investing in a solar panel days of an election. The Supreme Court strophic for Main Street. or retrofitting your home. threw that all out. Congress gave him the money, but it Now is the time where we need to be What you now have is a very, very was after an assurance on his part that investing. We can do that through dangerous situation where, let’s say

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You have Big ministration and we in Congress this suggest that this clean energy econ- Government and Big Business working year have inherited, as freshmen, a omy that we try to create, and Rep- together in the Bush socialist economy very difficult task because some irre- resentative WELCH touched upon it just to the detriment of the American peo- sponsible behavior guided the decision- a moment ago, there is an awful lot of ple. making; and where we found that we opportunity for us to invest. We will be looking at solutions of grew a deficit to record proportions, The banking community has shied campaign finance reform in Congress. historically largest deficit, handed to away from energy efficiency, from A lot of it needs to start with that, for this administration. That was just a some of the retrofits we can do for Congress to take action and be willing year ago. businesses and residents. We know that to take on this nexus where Big Busi- So when we look at some of the stats in this economy it is much easier for ness and Big Government operated in that the stimulus package was respon- them to grant a 20-year plan for a coal unholy alliance. We need to make sure sible for, minimally, 2 million jobs, plant or a 30-year plan for a nuclear that the system is influenced by the looking at a number of projections and plant, but we can’t get the investment people of the country, rather than the assessments that have been done out in energy efficiency seen as our fuel of corporations with their dollars, using there, I think it is reassuring to know choice. that we have been able to speak to that them to confuse and trick people with It has been stated that we are writing gross number of at least, minimally, 2 their massive and misleading public re- annually about a $900 billion check to million jobs that came about through lations attacks. I am hopeful. our competitors simply because of our sound stewardship and through invest- I am a sponsor of the fair elections energy, our gluttonous energy behavior ment at a time when our recession was bill, a campaign finance reform bill; and the price tag on our energy bills. If bleeding this economy. And all telltale many of my colleagues are as well. We we could move forward and provide for indicators suggest that that bleeding also need to look at disclosure require- ESCOs, energy service companies, to go has stopped. But we have only placed a ments, shareholder approval require- out into this company and retrofit our down payment upon the economy with ments. We need to make it more dif- residential parcels and allow for us to ficult, not easier, for corporations to the stimulus package. In the pipeline are tremendous in- reduce that demand that is worldwide influence the United States Congress. gluttonous in nature, if we could invest I yield back to the gentleman from vestments to come, areas that deal in the infrastructure, the human infra- Virginia. with communications, with broadband, structure, the workforce, it is said that Mr. PERRIELLO. I thank you for opportunities for our neighborhoods, for every billion dollars of investment those comments. We can’t say enough for our communities dealing with in retrofitting our residential parcels, about how disastrous this decision is, transportation projects that are com- some 8,000 jobs are created. That is how not just for the political system in ing, with the smart grid, investment in we bring back this economy. And it has terms of corruption of the political sys- smart meters, and all of the delivery been happening. tem, but really a threat to the private system that brings the energy supplies sector itself, when the biggest corpora- to our doorstep, be it a workplace or a We have been doing installments. We tions are able to capture government, home place. have been great stewards of that stim- as we have seen in the years past. So these are sound investments, so ulus package. We have made certain What they do is they try to lock in much so that the news we received just they go to vital projects. I can see it the status quo that is the very antith- recently last month about the third happening. I can see the pipeline ac- esis of capitalism, which is about inno- quarter showed 2.2 percent growth. tivities coming in the next few months vation and competition. When you are That came about because of a change with high-speed rail, with communica- able to buy the referees on the field, in thinking, a change of behavior. As tions opportunities. I think we are on you no longer have a decent game. We witnessed over the last several months the right course. We need to invest will outcompete and win on that fair and years, we were dealing with what heavily now in a green energy, clean battlefield, on that fair sports field, was a draining situation. In fact, I have energy economy. That is our way in but you cannot do it when they are to look at the fact that we provided one sector of activity that can really buying the referees. And anyone who within the stimulus package a middle produce a multitude of wins, with re- thinks that money has no influence in class tax cut, largest in its nature, in ducing energy demand, enhancing job politics may need to have a little its history. And what benefited our creation, and reducing the carbon foot- wake-up call. communities was that 95 percent of print of this Nation and the globe. This is a disastrous decision that working families in this country real- Mr. PERRIELLO. What the gen- goes against decades of precedent. ized the benefit that amounted to some tleman talks about here is so impor- Many out there who decry judicial ac- $37 billion in tax relief that came tant. We have to have the courage at tivism, this is not only overthrowing through their paychecks during the this moment not just to think about decades of precedent but a decision just calendar year of 2009. That was impor- how we survive the next quarter, but 6 years earlier that had come down the tant work. That was a way to help how do we thrive in the next quarter of opposite way which looks dangerous in stretch the budgets for our American a century, How do we compete again. terms of what it means for our Su- households. And spending $1 billion every day on preme Court. But, again, I think you Contrast that with the fact that tax oil that goes overseas to some of the do a good job of pointing out exactly cuts under the Bush administration countries that hate us the most is one what it means for the private sector. were provided by borrowing from of the dumbest strategies imaginable, I will go to the gentleman from New China. Now, isn’t it interesting that $1 billion every day out of this country. York and then the gentleman from China was made strong with our kind Let me brag on Southside, Virginia California. of irresponsible behavior. We look now for a moment before I go on, because Mr. TONKO. Thank you, Representa- at the fact that China’s clean energy we are at the cutting edge of the new tive PERRIELLO, for bringing us to- budget surpasses her defense budget. energy economy. Just last week, we gether this evening for conversation And we, in this Nation, have an oppor- worked with one of the biggest dairy and dialogue on what is an important tunity to enter into that clean energy farmers in the State, and we are going part of the work we are doing right global race in a sound and practical to turn cow manure into power. So in- now. There can be no more important manner, to prepare ourselves and to in- stead of having all the effluence go off issue than jobs, job creation, job reten- vest in the American economy and in into the Chesapeake Bay and annoy

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And when here is the notion that energy is a fun- you look back, it’s back in the Clinton b 2030 damental national security issue. My administration when we began to turn I say to farmers who say, How are my colleagues, you’ve already talked around the budget here in the United kids going to make it with the utility about the enormous expense that the States, where we began to go from defi- bills that these monopoly utilities are energy consumption is bringing to us cits to surpluses and we were actually jacking up on us—a 93 percent increase and the risk that it puts us in when we paying down on the debt. in my area in the last 5 years—I’d say, get the energy from the most dan- At the beginning of the Bush admin- I don’t want you to have a power bill at gerous places in the world. Every step istration, they had a choice. They had all. In 5 years, I hope you’re selling we take to conserve and every step we a choice: Should we continue paying off power in the same way that you’re sell- take to use alternate and renewable en- that debt, should we continue paying ing milk today. ergy is a step that enhances our na- down the debt in order to support fu- We have a truck stop owner in my tional security. ture generations, or, do we want to district who’s figured out a way. After I want us all to keep in mind who was gain short-term political gain? I think 9/11, he said, You know, I’m nothing it that voted in the stimulus bill of last Republicans in Congress and the Bush but a front man for al Qaeda. I’m sell- year, the American of Recovery Act, administration chose that short-term ing their product. Instead, I want to for these critical investments. It was political gain, because we know what sell an American product. He’s worked our side, the Democratic side, that they did. They decided to pursue tax with farmers in our area to use canola voted for it. And who voted against it, cuts for the wealthiest Americans, we oil to sell a premium diesel fuel—a pre- voted no? It was our colleagues on the engaged in two different wars that mium fuel, not a low-grade fuel—and other side of the aisle. There is a very were not paid for, and we engaged in instead of 3 cents on every dollar stay- clear dichotomy here on philosophy on reckless spending. And that led to ing in the county, which is what hap- how to deal with this. Yes, there is a what? The greatest deficits that we pens in a normal truck stop, 93 cents deficit. More than half of that deficit have ever seen in the United States. on every dollar is staying in our com- actually occurred during the George W. When we came in the numbers were munity supporting farmers, supporting Bush era in which this Congress was off the charts, literally off the charts. the refining. controlled by the other party. I’m Americans had never seen deficits like One of the poorest communities in being a bit partisan here, but these are this. They could have chosen a dif- Virginia, highest unemployment, we’re the facts. ferent course. They could have said it’s working in their landfill to capture the Now, what was left to us to clean up not the fiscally responsible thing to do methane, turn it into power so we can when President Obama came in? The right now, to pursue these massive tax reduce power bills for low-income resi- greatest recession since the Great De- cuts for the wealthy. They could have dents and make it more attractive to pression. The statistics are clear. Look said if we’re going to engage in war, business. This is what other countries at the job losses, the way they acceler- we’re actually going to pay for it as we are daring to do, and we’ve always been ated during the Bush era. And look go. But they decided not to, and they better at it. We’ve got to dare to be what happened when Obama and the engaged in reckless spending. better at it if we’re going to be ahead. stimulus package came into place. We So where has that left us? It required With that, I yield to the gentleman saw a reversal of that. We’re now build- us to make an investment and to con- from California. ing the American economy once again. tinue to spend in order to end this re- Mr. GARAMENDI. Well, the gen- One final point, and this was brought cession, because if we didn’t make ex- tleman from Virginia couldn’t be more up by our colleagues here, and that is penditures in the stimulus, the reces- the investment in education. This is a correct. I’m a cattle rancher, so you’re sion would have gone longer and the re- long-term investment. Before I took getting very close to home with the cession would have been deeper. I al- this job, I was a regent at the Univer- discussion about methane and cow ready mentioned that this was the sity of California, and I watched the power. It’s a reality. It actually is hap- longest recession that we have experi- enormous decline in support to that pening in large parts of California. enced since the Great Depression. It university. Forty thousand students would have been significantly longer Keep in mind that methane is a green- are not at the State University and the were it not for the stimulus. We know house gas that’s over 20 times more University of California this year. this to be true. powerful that carbon dioxide, so you’re Those are the people that will lead us I gave an example earlier of the Real- getting a twofer here. You’re getting in the future. They’re not there. They tors. Just this weekend, the Realtors an energy source. And methane actu- will not be available to us. The stim- and homebuilders were praising the tax ally is very similar in chemistry to ulus package also put a lot of money credits in the stimulus for finally get- natural gas, so it is a very, very impor- into the education system and kept the ting first-time home buyers back into tant thing. It has all of the win-win schools open, kept the teachers work- the market. But we spent a lot of time that you just talked about and it takes ing. here tonight talking about new energy care of a small environmental problem Thank you so very, very much. I technology and how we’re going to when you do this methane production. yield my time. build this economy in the future, and it So this is another example of the way Mr. PERRIELLO. Thank you. is through investment in energy and in which this Congress last year in the And before I go to the gentleman manufacturing and clean technologies American Recovery Act instituted pub- from Ohio, I think it is important to that we’re going to move forward. lic policies that are a win-win for note how serious fiscal responsibility is Just today, Ted Strickland, the Gov- America. These are long-term invest- and how serious it is for those of us, ernor of the State of Ohio, gave his ments. More than a hundred, almost frankly, who are some of the younger State of the State address. In that, the $200 million of that stimulus money Members of this body who understand Governor said, I believe in Ohio be- goes into energy research. We’re talk- that this threat of fiscal irrespon- cause Ohio will power the future. ing about jobs, researchers in labora- sibility is not coming due for our chil- So I want to challenge the gentleman tories and the university campuses dren or our grandchildren. It’s not that from Virginia, because Ohio is poised. that are figuring out how to do these far off. It’s going to be within our life- Ohio is poised to lead this Nation in things in an efficient and an effective time that we see this. And in order to manufacturing, in clean energy tech- way. In California, we have major re- fix a problem, sometimes you have to nology. search underway in laboratories at the understand the root cause of that prob- And I’ll just give you one more story universities that are figuring out how lem. because it’s a good one. Several months

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Well, that translates into millions of they’re not going to particularly like Those are the folks we have to remem- people, millions of people who would the investments that we’re making in ber. Those are the people that are tak- have lost a job had it not been for this the stimulus in new energy technology. ing it on the chin from getting nickel- stimulus and stopping the bleeding. So They’re not going to like the direction and-dimed by credit card companies I think this investment is wise. And it that we’re heading in terms of green- and bank fees and utility rate increases also tells us—we’ve heard here this house gasses. Instead, when I walked and everything across the board. Those evening—that we’re investing in a way in, they said, Thanks. Thanks for your working- and middle-class folks need a that allows America’s business commu- support and thanks for the Congress. voice. We need to be that voice. nity and the manufacturing base to do Because we get it. You get it. They re- I’ve given the President a little grief it smarter. We give them the tools to alized that they were one of the few tonight and certainly his Secretary of do it smarter. I believe that that’s how manufacturers in all of the United the Treasury, Mr. Geithner, for not we sharpen the competitive edge for States that has the ability to make the being the change that I expected to see our business community. They com- steel gears for windmills, windmills and not doing enough for Main Street, pete in the global marketplace. If we that are being built and going up but when the President last came here, give them a smarter outcome, we will across the country. he did say something that’s so impor- be victorious at that global market- Now, we could allow European coun- tant for us to remember. He was talk- place. We may not even do it cheaper, tries to build these parts. We could ing about how big the challenges are but we’ll do it smarter. And that will allow European countries to sell into that we face, whether it’s health re- be a thumbs up for the American work- the United States. But because of the form or energy independence or the er. investments we’re making in new en- great recession. And he said, We’re So this evening, it was a pleasure to ergy technology, because of the invest- going to step up and face this because join with you to talk about what we ments this Congress is making to get that’s what Americans do. We don’t can do with the clean energy economy, us out of this recession, businesses like back down. We don’t back away from a what we are doing with the stimulus, XTech see a future where there was no challenge. the investment in the future of this future before. That’s what the stimulus Every generation of Americans are country in a way that uses cutting- has meant. Has it required additional faced with a challenge. Some have to edge tools, which is the important spending? Yes. But that additional storm the beaches of Normandy, some strategy here. And I am proud of the spending has allowed us to reduce the have had to fight great wars. We are opportunities to be able to think out- size of the recession, the duration of being asked to figure out how to com- side the barrel when it comes to energy the recession, and put Americans back pete again in the 21st century and have policy so that we can lift this Nation to work. a strong middle class. And part of that to a new era of accomplishment and With that, I yield back. is being willing to do the tough deci- competitiveness. It starts with the Mr. PERRIELLO. I will take the sions on energy independence and other stimulus, and it will continue with leg- challenge from the gentleman from areas that are going to be the job cre- islation on jobs, job reform, health care Ohio and remind him of the recent ators. When we worry about something reform, and certainly with energy inde- NCAA soccer championship in which I like the Supreme Court decision saying pendence. We need to multitask. Every believe the University of Virginia beat that if corporations can spend unlim- American worker I know multitasks. a team from your State, a very good ited money, that means the corpora- We, here in this Chamber, need to team from your State. tions that are competitive today will multitask and get a host of legislative Mr. DRIEHAUS. It was a good team. be able to lock in their monopolies pieces done. These bills are essential to Mr. PERRIELLO. I do just want you through the Washington-Wall Street the rise of the American worker. to be warned that that challenge may collusion. What we have to have is the Mr. DRIEHAUS. I thank the gen- not work out well for your State. I innovation, even the creative destruc- tleman from New York. Picking up on think what we’re talking about here is tion, to create the jobs and the com- the point about multitasking and get- this issue: We cannot speculate our petitive advantage of the future. ting a host of things done. We haven’t way to economic recovery. The President asked us to have that talked much tonight, and I think it’s Sometimes when I’m meeting with courage that every generation of Amer- important. I have the honor of serving the folks in my district—just a couple icans has, to not back down from the on the Financial Services Committee, of days ago I was down in a town that challenge. This is our challenge, and I think one of the most important has seen several plants close. The big whether it’s how to get the budget bal- things that we have done for the Amer- plants closed back in the nineties after anced, how to shore up the middle ican people since we have been here is NAFTA. A recent set have closed that class, how to be economically competi- to make sure that we don’t go back had managed to cling on a lot longer. tive in a global economy, how to create from where we came. And that is, we They turned to me and said, Do people competitiveness in energy and health don’t re-create what created this reces- up there know we exist, those of us care and other sectors. This is our sion in the first place. that are making 15, 20, 25 bucks an time, and we will step up and we will Recently we passed regulatory re- hour? Do they know we’re out there? try to be worthy of the American peo- form here in the House. The Senate And they know that I’m fighting ple. We will not forget those working- now has that bill in front of them, in through the Jobs Caucus, through the and middle-class folks. front of Senator DODD’s committee, jobs bill, by being a broken record With that, I yield the gentleman and I hope they take it up. And I hope about jobs, jobs, jobs. But there’s a from New York. they take it up in short order because sense that sometimes those on Wall Mr. TONKO. Thank you, Representa- what we were able to do in the House Street and, as Mr. POE mentioned, that tive PERRIELLO. Thank you again for version of regulatory reform was to Wall Street-Washington collusion, only bringing us together this evening. say, you know, these mortgage-backed think about the folks that are already The gentleman from Ohio charted for securities, these credit default swaps, doing really well in the economy and us the recession, and to use his phrase, these crazy derivative products that no forget about that working middle class, it went off the charts, literally. I think one was paying any attention to, that forget about advanced manufacturing, what is important to recognize is that the Republicans in Congress said we forget about the next generation of we stopped the bleeding. We stopped didn’t need to regulate but we know led farming and ag products and forestry, that drop off the charts with this stim- to the great recession, what we did for forget about the fact that two-thirds of ulus package. And the experts, econo- the first time, we actually addressed it.

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So with this, we must understand ly made changes in their business, and So while the Wall Street barons are that the rules must be clear on the we need to be here in Washington sup- doling out bonuses left and right on field. That’s what this is. It’s not about porting those businesses. Wall Street, the folks back in my being anti-Wall Street. It’s about being I have had people like John Hall, who neighborhood are still dealing with the pro-accountability and having rules lost his job in the textile industry, but foreclosure crisis. We still have hun- that are there. So let’s get down to then that didn’t deter him from a new dreds, if not thousands, of homes in some brass tacks on Main Street job path to success. In fact, he invented a Cincinnati that have been foreclosed creation, that moves us from specula- new piece of fishing equipment. With on. It’s the neighborhoods that are tion on Wall Street to job creation on the help of Penn State Behrend and the paying the price. I haven’t seen the in- Main Street, and these are some good, Northwest Pennsylvania Industrial Re- vestment banks step up and say that commonsense ideas that should be able source Center, he has brought his in- they’re creating a community fund for to be pursued on a bipartisan basis. We vention to the marketplace. In Butler communities across the United States need to figure out a way to get lending County, BeamOne, a company which to help alleviate some of the damage going to small- and medium-sized busi- produces electric beam medical steri- that was caused. Instead, they’re pat- ness. If we need to do it through incen- lization equipment, has announced ting themselves on the back. They’re tives, we can do it through incentives. plans to build a service center in a doling out bonuses. If we need to do direct lending because local industrial park that is going to Well, the school systems in our urban the banks just won’t do it, we need to create at least 20 new jobs. core, the small businesses in our urban do that. I find great hope in all of these suc- core, the neighborhoods themselves We need to get creative. That is what cess stories around my district, and it and families still continue to struggle. I hear in my district. People want to kind of ties into what everyone’s been They continue to struggle because of expand. They want to hire. They can’t saying. We cannot listen to the skep- the unregulated activity of Wall get the lending. Consider a capital tics. The proof is back with the Ameri- Street. So we stepped up, and we took gains freeze for 2 years for small busi- cans, the Americans on Main Street. responsibility. We passed regulatory ness. Infrastructure investment, par- They have not lost their optimism. reform, and we’re going to hold them ticularly smart grid technology, water Many of them drive to really define our accountable so that this doesn’t hap- infrastructure, broadband infrastruc- Nation’s character. pen again in the future. ture that we know creates competitive It was mentioned earlier on that our With that, I’ll pass it back to the advantage. We’ve talked about retro- decisions need not be about next week, gentleman from Virginia. fits that already make win-win sense in next month or even next year, or even Mr. PERRIELLO. Well, it is inter- the economy. We can do this in the the election this year. The decisions esting that you mention the impor- commercial sector, the industrial sec- that we make have to be about our fu- tance of this because really, again, tor. Not at the scale of 100 homes here ture, the future for our children, the what we’re doing is voting referees and 100 homes there. The market in- future for our grandchildren. We need back on the field. We shouldn’t be centives are there to do this more to invest in that future, and I think we choosing sides as a government, but we broadly than that and put hundreds were doing that last year. We are going should make sure the rules are there. and hundreds of thousands of people to to continue to do that this year. It’s Now no one ever leaves the ball game work in retrofits. and says, Wow, I really liked the ref- These are concrete areas that will the innovation that’s going to take us erees in that game. No one ever says, not only help us in these dramatic to the future to make things I think Oh, the referees did a good job. You no- downtimes in our economy, but do it in more positive. We’ve got to be here in tice the referees when things go wrong a way that creates value on the upside Washington, helping them along with and when a bad call is made. Govern- because we know that the cheapest that investment. Innovation, innova- ment certainly makes errors. But what electricity is the electricity you never tion, innovation which will lead to is important is that we have referees have to buy in the first place. These jobs, jobs, jobs. So I thank the gen- on the field. are ways to invest in our competitive- tleman. I talk to friends of mine all the time ness. And with that, I yield to another Mr. DRIEHAUS. I want to thank the who are investors and business leaders, member of our class. gentlelady from Pennsylvania for her and they say, We want predictability Mrs. DAHLKEMPER. Thank you comments. And I think tomorrow we’re and accountability in the market so we very much. I appreciate the gentleman going to hear from the President, and can then adjust to that. It’s frustrating from Virginia bringing us together to- the President is going to challenge us. not just, I think, for many working and night. I just wanted to come and join Because while we know we’ve seen a 60 middle class folks who have been asked you in the sentiments that you have percent increase in the stock market to pay for the mistakes that were made expressed. over the last year, we also know that on Wall Street, in part because of mis- As we look at our country and look we’re not to the point yet where we’re takes that were made in Washington, where we have been and how we got to creating jobs. I think all of us are very to ask hardworking people in my dis- where we are not just today but in the worried that while we are entering into trict making $30,000 a year to pay for 200-plus years, it’s our ingenuity, it’s a recovery, we’re fearful that it’s going people that were making millions our resourcefulness, and it’s our strong to be a jobless recovery. We need to every year. But it has also been frus- work ethic that really has always pro- focus on creating jobs. trating for some investors to say, pelled the United States to success. The President is going to challenge Look, I made the smart investment. I Our prosperity, as we know, is built on us tomorrow night to control spending didn’t go for the crazy, exotic mort- the American dream and the belief that while at the same time making stra- gage-backed securities and derivatives. we can achieve extraordinary things in tegic investments in jobs and job I made smart, reasonable hedged risks, the future, regardless of all the chal- growth across the United States. and it was fine. Yet the people who did lenges of the present. And this is the That’s what we’re trying to do in infra- make those high-risk, high-return in- vision of Main Street Americans. Work structure. That’s what we’re doing in vestments not only got to see the up- hard, set high goals, and be optimistic clean-energy technology. That’s what sides in the good years but then got about the future. we’re doing through our access to edu- bailed out in the bad years. I mean, if In the face of this economic crisis, cation, higher education, in the bills you go to Vegas, and you bet 13 on the it’s all too easy I think to choose cyni- that we’ve passed earlier in the year. roulette wheel, it’s a sucker’s bet. But cism, but I think if we abandon the op- That’s the challenge before us.

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We also the reality of its economic suf- pluses that were paid down against the need to come together, accept the fering, particularly with our middle national debt. President’s challenge, and move for- class and working class families who Then came the recession and Sep- ward to create jobs in the United continue to suffer under monopolies of tember 11, 2001, and spending increases. States. So with that, I’ll hand it back electric utilities, of the credit card Many have, I think fairly, criticized to the gentleman from Virginia. companies, of the joblessness; that we the previous President and Congress Mr. PERRIELLO. We stand here in will see a President who steps up and for spending too much money during the midst of a tremendous economic continues to say, We are not going to this period of time when deficits rose crisis. What we hear when we go home shirk away from the challenges of our as high as $400 billion. In fact, this def- every weekend is the pain of people time because that’s not what Ameri- icit in 2004 was the highest deficit in who have lost their jobs, the fear of cans do. We step up. We figure out a American history until we got to the those who think they might be next, way to innovate, to out-compete, and very end of the Republican majority, the confusion and frustration of having to give the American people a kind of when it went to $450 billion. Staggering seen one administration seem to wreck politics that they deserve. sums of money; too much money spent. the economy and the next not doing That’s what brought many of us into But look what happened when the enough to fix it. politics for the first time, like many of Democrats took the majority in the Well, like many Americans, I am not Congress in 2007. It skyrocketed to satisfied. We can sit here tonight and the freshmen who have been speaking deficits that last year and this year are blame the other side for letting the def- tonight. And we are not satisfied yet over $1 trillion: last year, $1.4 trillion; icit go off the rails or helping to wreck with the change, but we still believe it this year projected to be close to $1.5 the economy. I am not satisfied being is possible. We are looking for everyone trillion. To give you an idea how much judged by what the other side did. I to come together, Congress and White money we’re talking about, this year’s want us to be judged by whether we get House, Republican and Democrat, and this economy back on track. I want us all the American people throughout budget is projected to spend about $3.6 to be judged by whether we have this country, to dare to believe that trillion with revenues coming in of $2.2 stepped up to the generational chal- that hunger we have for change and for trillion. So we’re going to spend 50 per- lenges that both parties have failed to hope can translate into real results, in- cent more than we take in in revenues. address in the decades past. cluding a reinvention of America’s And what are we going to do? We’re It’s too easy in this town to focus on competitive advantage that helps re- going to borrow every penny of that winning a debate or a legislative fight store the strength of that middle class, money against our children and grand- or a campaign by convincing people that understands that two-thirds of our children’s future. that the other side is even worse. job growth comes from small- and me- Now, if this were going to resolve the That’s not a politics worthy of the dium-sized business, that gets lending problem, and some have argued on the American people. We’ve done a lot to going again, that gets job creation other side of the aisle that the so- stop the bleeding in the economy in the going again and moves us from reward- called stimulus, which contributed al- last year, but I’m not satisfied with us ing speculation on Wall Street to job most all of this deficit in this Congress, merely stopping the bleeding. We must creation on Main Street. if they were going to argue that that have the healing and the rehabilita- I thank my colleagues tonight for was going to solve the problem and we tion, not just to get us back to where joining with us on the eve of the State would get back to balanced budgets we were, but to an even stronger work- of the Union address. and we wouldn’t be borrowing against our children and grandchildren’s future ing and middle class that we’ve seen in f the last few years, a more competitive for as far as the eye could see, I would American economy. A politics that b 2115 listen to their argument. I still wouldn’t agree with them. doesn’t just reward and lock in the sta- GOVERNMENT SPENDING tus quo through corporate campaign But their own budget belies what contributions and ads, but rewards in- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. they claim about what they’re doing novation and dares to think of what SCHAUER). Under the Speaker’s an- with this so-called economic stimulus the next big thing can be, that can un- nounced policy of January 6, 2009, the package because this is the projected leash again the American competitive- gentleman from Virginia (Mr. GOOD- budget for each year until 2019. For the ness that is being choked out by so LATTE) is recognized for 60 minutes as next 9 years, it never goes below $700 much of the Washington-Wall Street the designee of the minority leader. billion and is around $800 billion, end- collusion that seems to reward what Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, ing at close to 900, over $900 billion in has been, instead of what needs to be in Thomas Jefferson once wrote, To pre- 2019. Never does it go down, never does this country. serve the independence of the people it even approach these numbers, which It’s good to see that Wall Street has we must not let our rulers load us with I and my colleagues who will speak recovered and is above 10,000, but I am perpetual debt. We must make our with you tonight, all agree were exces- not satisfied until we see that growth election between economy and liberty sive. on Main Street, we see the job cre- or profusion and servitude. But they’re nothing compared to ation, we see jobs that are somewhere Unfortunately, it increasingly ap- what is being done right now, since the between $6 an hour and six figures for pears this Congress has chosen the lat- Democratic Party became the majority that vibrant middle class that’s always ter path of profuse spending and the party in this Congress, and Speaker been at the heart of this country. I’m a servitude to Big Government that re- PELOSI has pushed these budget deficits big believer in this President, and I am sults therefrom. For the next 60 min- that are absolutely staggering. What a big believer in hope, but hope doesn’t utes, I and my colleagues are going to does it mean? It means that in 1990, the pay the mortgage. We have to deal talk about the problem our country total national debt, the accumulation with the banking crisis, the housing faces from a very different perspective of those deficits was $2.86 trillion. And crisis. We have to look at the construc- than you have heard during the last 60 in 2007, when the Democratic majority tion sector, education, and workforce minutes. took over, it was $8.45 trillion. In just development. I am not satisfied with I want to start by pointing out the two more years, it’s now $12.18 trillion, solutions that simply stabilize where nature of this problem in terms of gov- rising by the end of the term of our we are or offer something a little bit ernment spending. This chart shows current President, 6 years into the better than what came before. We the deficit each year, starting in 2000. Democrats’ control of the Congress, to promised something better than that. In 2000 and 2001 under a Republican $16.36 trillion, nearly doubling, and

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I’m pleased to yield to effect, after they had begun spending latures to ratify it. the gentleman. nearly $1 trillion that was allegedly Well, we got all but one vote that we Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. I thank going to stimulate the economy and needed in the Senate. Had that vote the gentleman from Virginia for all create jobs for the American people, been provided to give us two-thirds, it your work as the prime sponsor of that they came back and revisited it in Au- would have been sent to the States. resolution for a balanced budget gust. The President does not have any say in amendment and certainly want to And while they were projecting this an amendment to the Constitution. So work with you to do everything I can gradual but still very serious increase, it would have been sent directly to the to get that passed. You know, when we it skyrocketed instead. Why? Because States. And I believe by now three- look at, I think as you mentioned, dis- they have done nothing to control quarters of those States long ago would cretionary spending, nondefense discre- spending. They have done exactly the have ratified that balanced budget tionary spending now stands, I think, opposite. So now the President is going amendment, and we would be in a about $536 billion, up nearly 24 percent to come to the Congress tomorrow much different situation in this coun- since the Bush Administration’s last night and, as the President of the try today if we had done that. full budget in fiscal year 2008, which United States, we are all anxious to Well, the American people have never was $433.6 billion. hear what he has to say about what we abandoned this idea, even though the So we have a $1.4 trillion deficit right should be doing to address the prob- Democratic Congress long ago aban- now. And the President is expected to lems of our country. And we are told by doned this idea, and that’s unfortu- address a joint session of Congress to- those who are in the know that the nate. But the American people, poll morrow night, and I think he’s going to President will call for a spending freeze after poll shows that 75, 80 percent or present two plans, from what I under- for 3 years. But what is he doing with more of the American people believe stand, to bring down the deficit. The the spending freeze but locking in that the Federal Government should be first is he’s going to freeze one-sixth of those higher spending increases that required to balance its budget each and the budget that will be domestic dis- have been passed through all the appro- every year, except in times of war or cretionary nondefense spending, but priations bills this year, some with 12, economic emergency. And this would only one-sixth of the budget; and over 14, 16 percent increases over the pre- require a supermajority vote of the 10 years, the estimated savings, should vious year, locking in those higher lev- Congress to declare that they would that section of the budget not be al- els of spending when we all know that not balance the budget in any par- lowed to increase, would be about—is what really has to take place is to cut ticular year. estimated to be, by the administration, government spending. How popular is this? Well, here’s $250 billion. But when we look at the What has been the effect of the Presi- what our current majority leader had extraordinary increases that this ad- dent’s efforts? Well, this is a chart to say about a balanced budget when ministration’s done, I think we’re look- showing job losses since the stimulus we had that debate in 1995: the issue of ing at nondefense discretionary spend- took effect in March of last year: 2.74 balancing the budget is not a conserv- ing went up 10.3 percent in fiscal year million more jobs have been lost in this ative or a liberal one, nor is it an easy 2009, 12.3 percent as projected this year, country over the ensuing 10 months, one, but it is an essential one for us in when inflation is at an all-time low. And I think that the other program notwithstanding the claim that this this House, for the American people, that I believe that he’s going to be pre- would create jobs and would halt the and, most assuredly, for future genera- senting to the Congress is some sort of unemployment rate at 8 percent. In- tions. a Presidential bipartisan commission, stead, it is now over 10 percent, and Representative STENY HOYER, a mem- controlled by his party, to lower the we’ve lost 2.74 million more jobs. ber of the minority in 1995, voted for a deficit. And first of all, I think if we Well, what is the solution to this? A balanced budget amendment; but we look at the first plan, it’s far too low. big part of it is something that 49 out have not heard about a balanced budg- He needs to get spending down to of our 50 State governments have got et amendment from this majority in where it was before he certainly got in to do, and the Congress should be re- this Congress at all. And we’re here to- office. But the second one, I think, is quired to do as well, and that is to bal- night to urge the Congress to bring up just going to be cover for a tax increase ance the budget each year except in the balanced budget amendment that I to have some kind of bipartisan in- times of war or national emergency. In introduced on the first day of this Con- crease for a tax increase without really the last 40 years, those 4 years, in the gress, House Joint Resolution 1, a bal- reducing spending. late 1990s and into the early 2000s were anced budget amendment to the United And I really want to rise in support the only 4 years in which the Federal States Constitution. And we will keep of what I think the most important Government balanced its budget. The pushing for this until we have leader- thing is that the United States can do, other 36 years they ran a deficit. And ship in this Congress that will bring and that is the balanced budget amend- you can see how that deficit is adding this bill to the floor for a vote so we ment. And having been a former State and mounting each year now, adding to can send it to the Senate again and legislator from one of those 49 States that national debt. It should be the re- challenge them again to provide those that requires a balanced budget, you verse. two-thirds votes needed and then send have to make the hard decisions. And In the last 40 years there have been it to the States for ratification. you rise in debate where you’re debat- economic crises like the one that we It is never too late for the Congress ing tradeoffs, where you can’t have ev- are in now, and there have been times to do the responsible thing. But we erything, where you can’t simply run a of war when we might not balance that have dug a much, much deeper hole as deficit for your operating budget. You budget. But instead of four times out of a result of the irresponsible budgets can certainly go to the people or float 40 balancing it, it should be four times that have been passed by this Demo- bonds for certain capital improvement out of 40 not balancing the budget. cratic majority in each of the last projects like roads and bridges and And that is why we need a balanced three Congresses and projected, as I things like that, but you cannot simply budget amendment in the United pointed out, projected for the next dec- increase spending that is out of balance States Constitution; 49 out of 50 States ade, huge deficits as far as the eye can with revenues that are coming in, un- have it. This Congress came very close see, far greater than anything we have like the Federal Government. to passing it as a part of the Contract seen previously in the history of our with America in 1995. It passed the country. b 2130 House of Representatives with a strong I’m joined by several of our col- This is my first year in the Congress, bipartisan majority, and was sent over leagues, and I want to recognize the and I see that as the most significant

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So I would love to stay around and tion and high interest rates that could If you look at the chart, the more in- visit with you this afternoon for some choke off this recovery, but to put a sidious two things about that chart are other comments, but I know our col- crushing debt on future generations that, one, the 2010 deficit is estimated league from Florida wants to talk as yet unborn I think is extraordinarily to be $1.4 trillion, which I think is not well. unconscionable. on that chart yet; two, the out-years, I couldn’t agree with my colleague So with that, I rise in support with which are the least accurate, the out- from Virginia any more. This is House the gentleman from Virginia and look years are all increasing. The deficit Joint Resolution 1. It should be num- forward to working with you on what I goes up. They can’t even put together a ber one in our hearts and number one think is absolutely the most critical set of numbers and facts that at least in the docket for this Congress. It thing. If there is one thing that we can give the facade of showing they are should have been that a year ago in do in the Congress of the United States going to drop spending in the out- January, and it ought to be tomorrow to save this country from financial years. on the ballot to be talking about be- ruin—and without a strong economy Mr. GOODLATTE. If the gentleman cause there is nothing more important we cannot have a strong defense to pro- will yield, that is very similar to the to our way of life than gaining control tect our national security interests—a fact over the weekend three different of our profligate spending ways. balanced budget is the most critical representatives of the administration So I thank the gentleman for having thing that we can do for the future of got on television and claimed that the this hour tonight. this country in this Congress. stimulus—which we’ve seen has not re- Mr. GOODLATTE. I thank the gen- Mr. GOODLATTE. I thank the gen- sulted in job creation but, rather, 23⁄4 tleman for his comments about House tleman. I hope he remains. There may million jobs lost—claimed, well, there Joint Resolution Number 1. It is, by be other things we may want to discuss would have been more jobs lost had we the way, the same balanced budget about this. not had the stimulus, but they can amendment that passed the House as a But before we get back to him, I’d come nowhere near agreeing with each part of the Contract with America, like to recognize the gentleman from other on what those jobs saved are. missed by one vote in the Senate. Same Texas (Mr. CONAWAY) who is a very out- I think the only really accurate fig- language entirely. And it has over 170 spoken Member of Congress on this ure is what is reported by the Bureau cosponsors in the House right now, in- issue of fiscally responsible budgets of Labor Statistics, which points out cluding many Democrats. It’s bipar- and that we balance the budget of our that we’ve lost 2.7 million jobs. tisan, and it needs to be bipartisan to country. And I will yield to the gen- Mr. CONAWAY. Even over the week- get that two-thirds majority of the tleman from Texas, and shortly we will end they were saying that yes, we’ve House to vote for it and pass it and be get to the gentleman from Florida who lost 7 million jobs but we’ve created X able to send it on to the Senate. I know wants to say a few words and number of million jobs. The real issue I would now like to recognize the then needs to leave, but I hope the gen- is the net job loss, because those are gentleman from Florida (Mr. BU- tleman from Texas can also remain and folks that are out of work. That is kind CHANAN) who has also been a leader on we will continue this dialogue. of a hollow thing to brag about. this issue and has, in fact, introduced a Mr. CONAWAY. I thank the gen- Another thing about the chart. It as- balanced budget amendment on his tleman from Virginia, and I look for- sumes that the Bush tax cuts from 2001 own. And we are proud to work to- ward also to working with you on the and 2003 expire. Hundreds of billions of gether in promoting fiscal responsi- balanced budget amendment. As our colleague from Colorado said, dollars in new taxes are in those num- bility here in the Congress. the single most important constitu- bers, and those numbers are still as bad Mr. BUCHANAN. I would like to tional amendment that is bandied as they look and with the trillions of thank the gentleman from Virginia for about these days, and there are several dollars of deficit that are accumu- his enormous leadership. that are important, but there is none lating. As I agree with all of my colleagues, more important than a balanced budg- Now, the bad news about this is that everybody has a different reason why et. If we only could do one constitu- we’re not going to pay that debt off. I they run for Congress. I have been in tional amendment in the next 10 years, had a fifth grade student in Fredericks- business for 30 years. Your first term, let’s do this one. burg, Texas. I was doing a town hall my second term. But that was my num- Think back. I wonder who those 35 meeting for a school that was K–12. A ber one issue by far is these runaway Senators were in 1995 who all voted little fellow raised his hand and said, deficits. And since I came in 2006, we’ve ‘‘no’’ on the balanced budget amend- Mr. Congressman, what’s the plan to got $1.4 trillion. We’ve picked up an- ment, if any of them are still in Con- pay off the national debt? And I looked other $2 trillion. Another 20 percent gress, if we could point to one of them at him. I said, What? This is a tech- we’ve added to the deficit in the last 3 and say, Had you voted ‘‘yes’’ in 1995, nique you use to try to gain time to try years. It’s crazy. then surely during the surplus years we to think of what your answer might be. The numbers today were over $12 tril- experienced in the late 1990s, it’s easy He said, Yes, sir. What’s the plan to lion in debt. And with the budget the to pass a balanced budget at that point pay off the national debt? I said, Young Democrats have presented in terms of in time because nobody’s pig’s getting man, that’s the single best question going forward, they’re talking about stuck. I’ve ever been asked. There is no plan close to $20 trillion in the next 6, 7, 8 We would have avoided trillions and to pay off the national debt. years. If you took the number of 5 per- trillions of dollars in debt had one Sen- So what we are doing is we’re putting cent cost of money on $20 trillion, it’s ator moved over in 1995. It would be in- a floor under future generations’ tax a trillion dollars a year before you pay teresting to see if any of those 35 who rates, because this cumulative debt, $1 for Social Security, Medicare, or voted ‘‘no’’ are still in the Congress America will constantly pay the inter- anything. It’s unbelievable. right now and would fess up to having est on this debt from now until eter- This past year, the deficit was $1.4 a good slug of this problem. nity. So what we’ve done to future gen- trillion. As bad as it’s been in the past, My colleagues all know that anybody erations is you’re going to have to tax if you look at $300 billion, $400 billion can start a diet tomorrow. The easiest yourselves enough to pay the interest is way too much. We should have been diet is the diet you start tomorrow. on the debt from now on. That’s before balancing those budgets. But $1.4 tril- Wait until you start a diet today. you get to start thinking about na- lion, that is three times larger, plus, The single greatest threat to our way tional security. That’s before you get than any other deficit from that stand- of life is not al Qaeda. It is not the to start thinking about homeland secu- point.

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Why do we have to be the middle- ders, but they don’t have an apprecia- haven’t. We’re incapable of balancing man in that process? tion of how serious it is, how large a this budget, with the exception of get- But the bottom line is we’ve got to debt it is and how dramatically it can ting a constitutional balanced budget recommit ourselves. I think what hap- affect the future of our country in the amendment. pened on Tuesday a week ago in Massa- long term and also in the not-too-dis- Forty-nine out of fifty Governors chusetts, spending and runaway spend- tant future as well. have to balance their budgets. Our city ing has got so many people in my dis- b 2145 in Sarasota, Florida, or Manatee Coun- trict and I think across the country, ty, they’ve got to balance their budg- they realize that we defy common So I said, let me give you a starting ets. Families have to balance their sense up here. That’s why they’re so point to think about that. I said, how budgets. Businesses can’t continue to angry and mad. There are a lot of other much is $1 trillion? The economic stim- spend. issues, but I think the top of this is ulus package, $1 trillion, cha ching. I grew up in Detroit down the street they’re concerned about what we leave The budget deficit, the $3.6 trillion from General Motors. If you look at our children and grandchildren. spending at the beginning of the year— the most powerful, successful corpora- I was in Bradenton, Florida, at a they projected $2.4 trillion in revenue, tion in the world, made a lot of com- town hall meeting. A gentleman stood $1.2 trillion deficit. We now know that mitments to a lot of folks who used to up, 63 years old. He said, Congressman, we are several months into that year, be 30 and out for the blue collar work- I have never been to one of these. I and lo and behold, it’s even greater er. My brother was there when he was don’t get involved politically in this. than $1.2 trillion. Over $1 trillion, the 18. Many of them looked at 30 and out. But he said, I have five children and I health care bill, the monstrosity that But now they’ve reneged on all of the think 13 grandchildren. It’s the first brought people out to the polls in Mas- benefits and everything else. We’ve got time in my life—I’ve been a small busi- sachusetts last week, $1.1 trillion, ac- to stop it. It’s crazy, and we’ve got to ness man all my life. I am very, very cording to the Speaker’s budget projec- bring some common sense to this whole concerned about where we’re at and tions; in the Senate, $800 billion. process. where we’re going. I feel like we’re But we all know that when you have That is why we’ve got to have a con- heading towards bankruptcy, what I a bill that has 10 years worth of taxes stitutional balanced budget amend- see, what I sense, my business back- to pay for it and only 6 years worth of ment. As my colleague mentioned, we ground. He said, We can’t continue to benefits that you are using smoke and were one vote short in ’94, and we’ve keep spending. mirrors and it costs way more than got to go back in that effort. It defies And I share that feeling. I know that $800 billion over a full 10 years of bene- logic why we don’t do that. my colleagues all share that feeling fits. Most economists say it will be The other thing, I came here and I today, and this is the most important over $2 trillion over 10 years to pay for want to be the best I can, bipartisan. issue. It’s the reason I came in 2006. I either the House or the Senate health The Democrats talked about PAYGO. have two children in their mid- care reform bill. That’s a joke. PAYGO, it sounded good. twenties. Every generation has left it So how much is $1 trillion? I said, let You know, it’s better than nothing, I better for the next generation. I don’t me give you a starting point. If you thought. But we ran our largest deficit want our generation to be the first gen- had a stack of $1,000 bills, nice, freshly ever—$1.4 trillion with PAYGO. You eration that doesn’t do this. And we printed, tightly packed $1,000 bills, just look at now we want to have a commis- need to come together in a bipartisan 4 inches high, you would have $1 mil- sion and talk about that on a bipar- basis and do what’s best, in the best in- lion. These students were pretty im- tisan basis. Again, they won’t get it terest of not only Americans but Amer- pressed with that. Most of them had done. I have absolutely no confidence ica. never seen a $1,000 bill, and to think that that is going to get done. Mr. GOODLATTE. I thank the gen- that just 4 inches would be $1 million. We need a constitutional balanced tleman for his comments. I said, how high would that stack of budget amendment that says if you I’d like to talk a little bit about what $1,000 bills, not $1 bills, $1,000 bills, take in $3 trillion—that is what we those economic consequences are, not have to be to reach $1 trillion? took in my first year in Congress—you just for our children and grandchildren, Well, one young lady said, would it don’t spend more than that, $3 trillion. which should be our greatest concern, be about 12 inches? And a fellow in the As we said, 49 out of 50 Governors can’t but not too far down. And in a moment back of the room raised his hand. He spend more than they take in. In the I will turn to the gentlemen from laughed. He said, oh, no. It would be a State of Florida, our budget was $72 Texas and Colorado and ask them, to lot more than that. It would be about trillion a few years ago. It’s down to get the benefit of their thoughts about 20 feet. I said, well, think about it this $62 trillion. They’ve had to make the what the consequences are of these way. One billion is 1,000 times 1 mil- adjustments. They’ve had to find the deficits running as far as the eye can lion. And 1 trillion is 1,000 times 1 bil- efficiencies. And we’ve got to do the see if we don’t pass a balanced budget lion, or 1 million times 1 million. And same thing here. amendment to the Constitution and so that stack of $1,000 bills that is 4 I tell people—I think it was roughly start living within our means like inches high, to be $1 million, would a year ago you might remember we had every family, every business, large and have to be 4 million inches high to be a bill here, Aid to Africa. We were giv- small, every local government, and yes, $1 trillion. Four million inches is 63 ing them $15 billion a year. And the even every State government, some of miles high. It reaches up into outer thought was in this environment, same which are not managed very well. But space. And that’s just $1 trillion. environment we’re in now, tough year, they have to come to terms with the That’s just for the stimulus, or just families are making cuts, businesses consequences of their actions a lot for the deficit for the coming year, or are making cuts, you think they might more quickly than the Federal Govern- double that for the new health care bill cut it 10 percent or maybe add 2 per- ment ever has because of the fact they that they want to add in terms of over- cent. We’re a very generous Nation. don’t have this requirement to balance all spending that will cost either the They went from $15 billion to $50 bil- the budget, and every year they kick taxpayers of this country or borrowed lion. And I think every Democrat voted the can down the road. They say, We against the future of our country. for it and half the Republicans. can have it all, and we’ll just borrow When you’re talking about trillions So my thought was, Okay, here we more money to pay for it. of dollars, you’re talking about a stag- go. We’re going to go borrow the Well, I’ve asked high school students gering amount of money. Back in the money from China. Taxpayers are when they have come to see me or 1960s, there was a very famous Senator

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And it has always has been the million here, $1 million there, pretty think there is a single thing we could next generation always had it better soon you’re talking about real money. do more important to incentivizing than the last. And I believe that we are And that was just 45 years ago that he American jobs than it would be to seri- at a turning point now where unless said that. And we’ve moved from mil- ously address this looming financial this Congress changes its ways fairly lions to billions to trillions because crisis of the Federal Government. If we dramatically fairly soon, this next gen- this Congress doesn’t have the fiscal were to say, yes, we are serious about eration will not have it better than the responsibility that would be required balancing a budget, I think the con- previous generation. by a balanced budget. fidence that that would instill in the I yield back. There are consequences, serious con- market, in small businesses and large Mr. GOODLATTE. I agree with the sequences for every American family businesses all over this country, would gentleman entirely. We are at great and every job holder in this country. do more than any $787 billion stimulus, risk. And that’s why I want to turn to the any $150 billion stimulus that the And let’s start with the stimulus. gentleman from Texas and the gen- House passed over that one Republican The group speaking just before us were tleman from Colorado to get their per- vote in December, the $80 billion stim- touting the great benefits of this eco- spective on just what happens if we ulus that’s being contemplated in the nomic stimulus package. We’ve already don’t get this problem under control. Senate, nothing of that sort will have a seen that during the time that we have Mr. CONAWAY. I thank the gen- dramatic impact the way that bal- been in the process of spending this tleman for yielding. ancing this budget, or at least telling nearly $1 trillion, all of which, by the It is stunning to think that a stack the American people we are serious way, is borrowed against our children of $1,000 bills, 1,000 of those, which about balancing this budget, with an and grandchildren’s future, every would equal 1 million bucks would be 4 amendment that requires it; not good penny of it is added to the national inches tall. Another way to look at $1 faith efforts, but requires a balanced debt, but before we mention that we’ve trillion, if you were to try to spend $1 budget. lost 2.74 million jobs since the stimulus trillion in 1 year, to do that, you would I don’t think there’s anything we program began, the stimulus is founded have to spend $32,000 per second every could do that would stimulate jobs and on an economic theory, and that is second of the year in order to get, to this economy any better than doing called Keynesian economic theory. fight your way through $1 trillion. It’s that. The confidence it would instill in This says that if there is an economic a staggering amount of money. this country would be palpable, I would downturn, the government will borrow The number that doesn’t show on think, if we were to do that. money and use that money to spend on your charts there is the unfunded Mr. GOODLATTE. I thank the gen- various projects and programs to em- promises that we’ve made. There is tleman. And I yield to the gentleman ploy people, and they will then gen- about $62 trillion in unfunded promises from Colorado. erate economic activity. They will that we’ve made. To pay off that $62 Mr. COFFMAN. I thank the gen- spend the money they earn with other trillion—that is the present value of tleman from Virginia and appreciate people. That will cause people to man- those unfunded promises, this Federal the comments of the gentleman from ufacture goods in response to that de- Government over the next 75 years Texas on this very critical issue about mand, and the economy will start would have to run a $62 trillion surplus. a constitutional amendment for a bal- growing. I don’t know who thinks that is even anced budget to the U.S. Constitution. And this is the last part. This is the remotely possible to make that hap- Let me just say about what is the im- part that is always left out when they pen. The 4 years out of the last 40, I pact as a former small business owner talk about the economic stimulus think, that cumulative $17 billion in and actually as a former State treas- package in Keynesian economic the- surpluses over that 40-plus year period, urer for the State of Colorado, what is ory. The last part of Keynes’ theory and now we’ve added another 10 years the impact of this deficit spending on was that when that economic activity to that 40 of deficits. the economy as a whole? took place, and the result was a grow- The first-quarter deficit for fiscal First of all, it’s interesting that you ing economy, and there would be in- year 2010 is the fourth-largest, and hear rumblings around the world from creased revenues coming into the Fed- would have been the fourth largest an- other countries about given the U.S., eral Government, that they would use nual deficit ever, just to show you how given their fiscal policies, given their those revenues to pay back the money fast we are running through this lack of fiscal discipline and how that they borrowed to get the process going. money. will impact the dollar in terms of the And every time there is one of these The doctor fix, I mentioned that— strength of the dollar, should the dol- so-called economic stimulus programs, starting the diet tomorrow. I hope the lar still be used as the international re- do they pay the money back at the President comes in tomorrow night and serve currency? But I think the imme- end? No. And it’s very clear that says, we have a looming problem with diate effect that we are going to see there’s no such intention here when our doctors and the Medicare reim- certainly is a weakened dollar. And a you have $800 billion-plus deficits as far bursement issue. The Congress gave it weakened dollar is going to lead to as the eye can see, to say nothing of a 2-month extension back in December. higher inflation rates. Particularly as the unfunded liability, the promises The fix he referred to is that doctors on the economy tries to expand, you will that the gentleman from Texas re- Medicare get a 21 percent cut in their have private borrowing competing with ferred to, that is even far, far greater reimbursement rates. None of us want public borrowing, and that will create than what we are seeing here on this to let that happen, period, to our sen- a higher demand and higher interest chart. iors and to our physicians. But by the rates. But certainly the perception of a And so, that is what really puts the same token, we don’t want to take the prolonged weakening of the dollar is lie to the idea that this stimulus is fix and simply add that burden to fu- going to cost us more as borrowers. It going to have any long-term good ef- ture generations. Let’s start tomorrow will drive up interest rates. fect. night with the first doctor fix, which Then also look at just the extraor- The first concern I have is that at will expire February 28, and have that dinary inflationary impacts the chron- some point in time the amount of paid for by cuts in other spending so ic deficit spending will have on that money we’ve borrowed, when the econ- that we don’t, in fact, take a difficult economy. I think that those things are omy does start to grow, not just in this problem—but it’s the most, it’s the shorter. And I believe that those things country but elsewhere in the world, most near-term difficult problem—and in concert will choke off the ability for and in some economies, they are al- show the world that we can fix it. this economy to fully recover. If we do ready growing, and, in fact, they are

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So we are spending a significant now because people are saving money return. And so we will very soon, one of amount of money more in 2010 than we at a higher rate than they ever had, the first indicators that things are did in 2008. and interest rates are very low, and going awry is as you begin to watch the So if the President would say, All banks are afraid to lend that money to weekly auctions of debt, our interest right, let’s reset the clock back to 2008, a lot of people, therefore there is a lot rates begin to inch up because we have when he first got here, at those levels of money in the bank that is not being to pay higher interest rates in order to and then freeze it there, I would feel a lent. And therefore interest rates are attract lenders to our debt versus the lot better about what he is trying to low. But in the not too distant future, opportunities they have got in other propose tomorrow night. whether it’s 1 or 2 years, we are going currencies. I do want to point out that it seems as if over the weekend he was going to to see demand for that money rise. And b 2200 then the point made by the gentleman freeze spending except for defense, from Florida, that you will have $14 This fallacy that the stimulus bill homeland security, VA, and foreign af- trillion, $18 trillion $20 trillion accu- worked is based on the premise that fairs. Then I heard today or yesterday mulated debt and interest rates go up government spending will solve the that, well, even within the discre- to 5, 6, 7, 8 percent. economic problems of this country. tionary spending that is going to be I can remember back during the If that is the case, then this govern- frozen, if programs create new jobs, Carter administration in the late 1970s ment has spent more money in 2009, then they are not going to be frozen. when the prime interest rate got over 2010, 2011 than has ever been spent in So it will be interesting to see what 20 percent. If we face those kind of in- the history of man. So if runaway gov- the fine details are tomorrow night on terest rates with this amount of debt, ernment of spending were the solution what the President has to say. Mr. GOODLATTE. And I would add to the burden on our government is going to a vibrant economy, why aren’t we in that that it would be wonderful if this to be staggering, and therefore the bur- the most vibrant economy ever known? President of the United States, or any den on our economy and our people. Because we have spent more money out leader of our country, would step for- And it’s going to result in very near- of the Federal Government than has ward and say what we really need is term staggering problems in terms of ever been spent before. the kind of discipline that requiring high interest rates, perhaps hyper- It makes no sense that you can con- each and every year that we balance inflation related to the very weak dol- tinue to borrow greater and greater the budget would impose upon this lar compared to other currencies levels of debt and continue to spend Congress. Because we make tough deci- around the world. And then we are that on programs that, quite frankly, sions; but, most of the time, when the going to have what it seems like we are aren’t in and of themselves stimulus programs. They are just basically going gets really tough, they spend already getting into right now, and money on both. that is some evidence of some growth money transfers or transfers of wealth between one group of people and the We talked about PAYGO. The gen- in our economy, but continuing to lose tleman from Florida mentioned that as jobs. And then, behind that, you have others. It doesn’t create any additional wealth. That cannot sustain itself. But well and pointed out that it is really inflation set in. You’re going to have meaningless. If you look at it, they im- the stagflation that people remember our colleagues across the aisle seem to ignore just the hard common sense posed these new rules after the adop- from the 1970s and early 1980s. tion of this new health care bill and This is not a prescription for the fu- that you cannot spend your way out of this problem. the enormous cost of that and claimed ture of our children and grandchildren. that it is being paid for, but do so with This is a prescription for an economy I think it was Ben Franklin who said, You can’t stand in a bucket and grab smoke and mirrors by taxing for 10 that will go downhill and have a very, years but only providing benefits for 6 the handles and try to lift yourself off very different future for this country years, and claiming they are going to the ground, which is equivalent to try- and the people of this country. And it’s cut $500 billion out of Medicare at a ing to tax and spend your way out of a not too distant when that kind of im- time when the number of people eligi- problem. And that is what we have pact could take place. ble for Medicare is going to skyrocket. I yield to the gentleman from Texas. been trying to do with this thing, Starting this year, 2010, those who Mr. CONAWAY. I thank the gen- which is a giant bucket with all of us turn 65 were born after World War II; tleman. I would just like to add to standing in it. and for the next 15 years, the number what you’re talking about. U.S. tax- Mr. GOODLATTE. If the gentleman of people who are eligible for the Medi- payers have benefited from artificially would yield, I am curious what the gen- care program is going to increase dra- low interest rates because when the tleman thinks about the speculation matically. world’s economy went bad, a bunch of the President tomorrow night will call During that time, I think we are the money that was out there fled. It for a spending freeze on discretionary going to see a need to have significant was a flight to safety. That money fled spending. reform of the Medicare program. But into U.S. Treasuries. And we have basi- Obviously, we are pleased that he the money saved is going to have to be cally been warehousing that money for would want to stop the dramatic tra- made available to have more people folks all over the world at pretty near jectory upward in spending that we covered under the program, not to di- zero interest rates because they knew have seen from this Congress in each of vert it to set up a whole new govern- they would get it back from the Amer- the last 3 years since they have been in ment spending scheme. ican taxpayer. the majority. But is that enough? Is We have been joined by the gen- What’s happening now, with these in- that going to solve this problem if we tleman from Iowa, and I would like to creased deficits, is not only are we hav- lock in at these higher spending rates yield to Mr. KING for his comments ing to issue debt to pay off maturing that we are experiencing right now? about the balanced budget amendment. debt, but we also have to issue new Mr. CONAWAY. If the gentleman Mr. KING of Iowa. I thank the gen- debt to fund these trillion-dollar defi- would yield, I would feel a lot better tleman from Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE) cits out there every year. Normally, about our President tomorrow night if for leading on this Special Order to- you would expect that an increasing he would say not only are we going to night and for leading on fiscal responsi- demand would cause the price of what- freeze spending, but we are going to bility here in the United States Con- ever it is you are demanding to get freeze it at 2008 levels. gress. more of to go up. And that hasn’t hap- I go back a couple years. What has This balanced budget amendment is pened because the rest of the world, happened with the $787 billion stim- something that I am proud to be an

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We went from a point of Republicans tleman. And the gentleman raised a Mr. GOHMERT. I sure thank my pushing towards a balanced budget and very interesting point about how we friend from Virginia for yielding. listening to the PAYGO arguments of grow this economy and what this does And, yes, we need a balanced budget the Blue Dog Democrats demagoging to it, because he correctly points out amendment, and that will do great on the issue. I don’t know where they that we are going to grow this econ- things. It will strengthen the dollar. It are today. It seems to me that they omy in the private sector, people who will show the world that we are respon- have gone underground. Maybe they will go out and take the risk of cre- sible when it comes to spending for a are the Ground Hogs rather than the ating a new business or expanding the change. And also, of course, we know Blue Dogs at this point. business they have and creating new that takes ratification of the States I don’t hear anything from them jobs as a result of that by offering a and passing both Houses, and we just about balancing the budget any more, product or a service that people want flat need to do that. because they understand that in order and are willing to pay for and can af- In the meantime, we understand the to fund this kind of profligate spending ford to pay for it. President may come into this very that we have, this $1.4-plus trillion def- But if the government is out there Chamber and stand right up there and icit created by this Obama budget, borrowing $1.3 trillion, $1.5 trillion, actually suggest that perhaps we ought that, by their method, we would have $900 billion, and then $800 billion-plus to freeze the budget of three Depart- ments. to raise taxes dramatically. every year thereafter as far as the eye What I wanted to do is keep the taxes can see, what is that going to do to the b 2210 low, slow the growth in government; amount of capital that is available in Well, I am so glad that our President and for years I said, slow the growth in the private sector? Especially if inter- is coming around and getting on board government so that the economy can est rates go up, and the government is with some Republican proposals. This catch up. I am now to this point where absorbing so much of the credit that is H.R. 4408. But rather than three de- I would say the other way is that I may be available around the country partments, this is—and I will read from don’t believe the economy can catch up and other countries, and their growing the bill. It was filed last year. Got lots with the spending that we have. I think economies are also competing for those of Republicans on as cosigners. No we actually have to shrink government same limited resources, we are going to Democrats yet. Hope they will come on in order to get it back in line. find it very, very hard for free enter- board once the President starts talking This is going to be a very big task. It prise to survive if our government about this. But it says, to amend the isn’t going to happen under Speaker keeps spending more than it takes in Balanced Budget and Deficit Control PELOSI’s watch. It isn’t going to hap- and keeps growing in the enormous Act of 1985 to eliminate automatic in- pen if President Obama has a veto pen size. creases for inflation from CBO baseline to control our spending in this Con- It is projected that if you continue projections for discretionary appro- gress. But we do have an obligation to this rate of spending, we are going to priations, and other purposes. It will advance, as much as we can, this con- have government spending 28 percent end the automatic increase in every stitutional amendment. We have an ob- of our gross domestic product. The discretionary budget in the Federal ligation to offer a balanced budget, Federal Government, not even count- Government. which we did this year. The Republican ing State and local governments, his- Now we’re talking about being re- study committee balanced budget, that torically, it has ranged between 18 and sponsible with our spending. No auto- is something that I had pushed for for 20, 21 percent, which is pretty high, in matic increases every year. Nobody I some time, and we will have a balanced my mind, and many others as well. But know of in America gets that kind of budget offered this year. it is nothing compared to having that thing. If they’re working, if they So I just encourage all of my col- shoot up to 28 percent. That is a huge produce, perhaps they’ll get an in- leagues, Madam Speaker, and every- additional amount of spending, more crease. Well, the government shouldn’t body in the United States of America than $1 trillion each and every year. get automatic increases every year. If to step up to this level of responsi- And as you can see from this chart, you’re going to get an increase, it has bility. If we can do it with our family almost all of it borrowed, borrowed to be justified. And that has been lack- checkbook, we must do it with our gov- against the future not only of our chil- ing for so long. ernment checkbook. If we fail to do so, dren and grandchildren but of the jobs I will just read here. It says, This act our economy will continue in this that people hold today and the jobs may be cited as the Within Our Means downward spiral. that 15 million Americans who are out Budget—WOMB—Act of 2009; whereas, We have got to get our capital, our there looking for work hope to get if from passage of this bill will come a money, our spending back underneath some employers will take the chance new birth of freedom for American tax- us and realize that government cannot and can get the credit to allow them to payers and an end to the automatic in- grow us out of this economic problem start or expand their business. creases for each department that has that we are in. It has got to be the pri- We have been joined by another been bankrupting America. vate sector. And the private sector can- Member. I want to point out the gen- There are all kinds of good solutions. not continue to pay the taxes to serv- tleman from Iowa (Mr. KING) and the So I’m proud the President’s coming ice the interest and the debt of a def- gentleman from Texas (Mr. GOHMERT) around. Perhaps if we can push him a icit that we have been spending under are members of the House Judiciary little further, we can make him even a this administration. Committee, as am I. This is the com- little more responsible so we start rein- I would point out, also, that Speaker mittee that has jurisdiction over all ing in the greatest budget deficit in a PELOSI took the gavel at the end of No- constitutional amendments, and it is 1-year history that has just gone on vember elections in 2006, January of the place where we are pushing the under this President’s watch. 2007. At that time, we saw capital in- hardest to try to get the Democratic So I appreciate my friend from Vir- vestment in industry go significantly chairman of the committee to examine ginia yielding, and I look forward to downward. And I watched the members this legislation, just as it was not that starting to get Democrats, now that here and the freshmen from the other many years ago and passed the House the President is talking about some side tonight talk about how this was of Representatives on more than one good Republican ideas. all Bush’s problem. Well, if they are occasion, and on one occasion came Mr. GOODLATTE. Well, I thank the taking responsibility for anything that within one vote of passing the United gentleman for his comments. You

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We have gone in a few have been distributed on down through line and said, I won’t sign a bill that short years from a deficit of billions of the chain from the Federal Govern- costs more than $900 billion. dollars to a deficit of trillions of dol- ment to the State to the counties to So the House went through a lot of lars and we’re printing money at an the cities, other political subdivisions, logical contortionism and contrived a unprecedented pace, which presents parishes. Other examples of that, indi- bill that tried to stay underneath that risks of inflation, the likes of which we vidual organizations get appropria- level and then sent it over to the Sen- have never seen. Our debt is mounting tions. ate, where they went through a few rapidly and so is the waste associated It has been very, very difficult for more, let me say, accounting contor- with paying the interest on that debt, this Congress to find the discipline to tionist activities to try to be able to yet Congress has so far refused to ad- produce a balanced budget. So that’s proscribe their bill from going over $900 dress these unsettling problems. one of the reasons why I believe strong- billion, why? Because the President This is not a partisan addiction. It ly that we have got to amend the Con- said he didn’t want to sign a bill that reaches across the aisle and afflicts stitution so that we have real strict costs more than $900 billion. constraints, because Congress hasn’t both parties, which is why neither b 2220 party has been able to master it. We shown the discipline to balance the need outside help. We need pressure budget. Well, it turns out that the account- from outside Congress to force us to That would not be the case for the in- ing gimmicks were so stark that any- rein in this out-of-control behavior. We dividuals that are here on the floor to- body else would have been laughed out need a balanced budget amendment to night that are pushing so hard for this of the Econ 101 classroom if they had the United States Constitution. Fami- constitutional amendment. Every one proposed such a thing as, let’s say, 10 lies across our country understand of us that are cosponsors of the resolu- years of revenue and 51⁄2 to 6 years of what it means to make tough decisions tion led by Mr. GOODLATTE would vote cost to get down to a number that’s each day about what they can and can- for a balanced budget, of course, and just slightly under $900 billion. When not afford. According to a recent Zogby we would also and have supported a you look at the first real 10 years, ac- Interactive survey, approximately 70 constitutional amendment. cording to Senator JUDD GREGG from percent of Americans said they have I wanted to transition the discussion down this hallway in the Senate, the reduced spending on entertainment in just a little bit tonight, Madam Speak- first real 10 years is $2.5 trillion. We the past year; 40 percent have limited er, from this fiscal responsibility on have some other numbers out of the or canceled vacation plans due to the over to the health care responsibility. House side that shows around $2.1 tril- economic environment; 40 percent have First, I’d take us back to the Presi- lion in cost for the first 10 years. And decreased spending on food or gro- dent’s statements and throughout the when you look at what JOHN SHADEGG ceries; almost 10 percent have either campaign and into his Presidency and has put together, you really see some changed their education plans or have after he was inaugurated as President numbers that escalate all the way up chosen not to pursue education plans over here on the west portico of the to $6 trillion. at all. Most troubling, 16 percent have Capitol building, and that was January So the President’s problem is, we foregone medical treatment or pre- 20th of last year. That first anniversary have an economic problem that he scription drugs. just rolled around last Wednesday, wants to solve by, first, fixing health These numbers show how sobering Madam Speaker. care because we spend too much our economic recession is, but they The President of the United States, money, and we’re going to fix it by also show something more. They dem- President Obama, said that we are in spending a lot more money, trillions of onstrate a basic principle that honest, an economic problem—I don’t want to dollars more, $1 trillion to $2 trillion to hardworking American citizens under- overstate the language he used, but we $3 trillion to maybe as much as $6 tril- stand: When your income drops, your couldn’t fix the economy without first lion more. Illogical? As I said, you’d be spending must drop, one way or the fixing health care, that health care is laughed out of an Econ 101 classroom other. Yet, far too frequently this fun- apparently a contributor. Too much to come up with an argument that you damental principle has been lost on a health care spending is a contributor could do an accounting that showed 51⁄2 Congress that is too busy spending to to the economic problems that we are years of cost and 10 years of revenue pay attention to the bottom line. If in. So it didn’t make sense to me and and then claim that it only costs $900 Americans must exercise restraint it didn’t connect that when you have billion under that. with their own funds, then government what was described as an economic So we know that’s, number one, a officials must be required to exercise meltdown, a chance that we might be flawed premise, a flawed result. The an even higher standard when spending losing the fiscal structure of currency American people understood that, even other people’s hard-earned income. and trade between the countries and though the people in the echo chamber I urge my colleagues to support the the global financial structure, if we’re in the White House and the leadership balanced budget amendment to the risking a meltdown of the global finan- chambers here in the House and in the United States Constitution, House cial structure, I don’t know how we Senate didn’t seem to understand that. Joint Resolution 1, and I yield back my could think the problem of spending The second thing, the President of the time. too much money on health care, solv- United States consistently said that we f ing that is going to solve the economic need more competition in health insur- potential meltdown. But that was the ance, that the insurance companies HEALTH CARE position that the President took, aren’t competing, they don’t have com- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Madam Speaker, when he said over and petition. So in order to do that, he pro- CHU). Under the Speaker’s announced over gain we can’t fix the economy posed that we create a Federal health policy of January 6, 2009, the gen- without first fixing health care. insurance program. A Federal health tleman from Iowa (Mr. KING) is recog- So, even though it didn’t make sense, insurance program, that the Federal nized for 60 minutes. that was the position that President Government get in the business of com- Mr. KING of Iowa. I appreciate the Obama took, and here we are. The av- peting against the private sector honor to be recognized to address you erage industrialized country spends health insurance industry. here on the floor of the House. I appre- about 9.5 percent of their GDP on Now I wonder if the President was ciate the previous hour, the gentleman health care. Our numbers are about 14.5 briefed on how many health insurance from Virginia leading it, talking about percent of our GDP. Some will say a companies we have in the United the responsibility that we all have to little over 16 percent of our gross do- States. That number is 1,300. There are

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Then we would get quite as right. But what we have people that were responsible, that un- have, though, 1,301 companies in the seen in the last 16 or 17 months—and at derstood high finance and the whole United States selling health insurance. least 12 of them have been under the big picture that a government has to How many policy varieties do we have? Obama presidency—we have seen the do so well—that is this constitutional Well, Madam Speaker, that number nationalization of eight huge formerly Republic, this representative form of falls in the area of 100,000 possible pol- private-sector entities, entities that government, Madam Speaker. And so icy varieties out there in the market- are making a profit and competing in when we saw the TARP plan come place. the private sector. That’s three large through and the nationalizations of a So 1,300 companies, 100,000 policy va- investment banks, AIG the insurance couple large banks and then AIG, and rieties that one could choose from if company, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, we watched how some of those insider they could buy insurance across State General Motors, Chrysler. And deals worked out pretty good in the lines. The President wouldn’t go for al- throughout all of that, put on one end long run for those people that were in- lowing people to buy insurance across the $700 billion worth of TARP and on side, as we marched down this line— State lines. That would be a little bit the other end the $787 billion worth of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—the too much liberty for an American to economic stimulus plan that looks like American people were getting ever- have. So instead, he would want to im- maybe only about a third of that has more nervous at the spending and the pose a single-payer—he said he was for been spent at this point, but they still nationalization, the government take- single-payer many times during the want another $150 billion or more dol- over of private business. campaign—a single-payer plan, which lars in Son of Stimulus, or Stim II, But when they got to the takeover of would be a Federal health insurance some call it. the car companies, Madam Speaker, plan to supplant or replace all 1,300 This is Keynesian economics on that, for sure, wasn’t George Bush. companies and 100,000 policies with the steroids, and I have heard the Presi- That was all President Obama. When beautiful, wonderful Federal Govern- dent say—and I doubt if he will make that happened, the American people’s ment offerings that would surely be this statement from this Well, Madam lightbulbs came on because they know adequate for anybody in America and Speaker, tomorrow night—I have heard cars. And when the car czar turned out satisfy all of us, unless we just weren’t him say that Franklin Delano Roo- to be a 31-year-old fellow that had quite enlightened yet. That seems to be sevelt’s New Deal actually did work, never sold or made a car—we don’t the message I’m hearing from the but the problem that he had was in the know if he actually ever fixed one or White House. second half of the decade of the 1930s. what he drove—but in any case, he was So we find out that we had two He failed to spend enough money. If he not qualified to be the car czar, and I flawed premises. One was, if we spend would have just spent a lot more think that that was a universal opinion too much money on health care, spend- money, then the New Deal would have or he wouldn’t have been gone. ing more doesn’t solve that problem. actually been a good deal, but FDR got But the American people saw with The second premise was, if health in- a little nervous about spending too that example that the Federal Govern- surance companies need more competi- much money, so he pulled back. Those ment, that they really didn’t know tion, the way to get it is not to put the were the words the President used, what they were doing inside the White Federal Government in the business ‘‘pulled back.’’ And then what we had, House echo chamber, and they got ever and try to replace them and drive them according to his description, was a re- more uneasy, ever closer to the civil out of business. The way to get it is to cession within a depression, and it was type of a revolt that took place. We open up sales across State lines so that brought about by the Federal Govern- saw it happen in Virginia, and then we that young man that is paying $6,000 a ment not spending enough money. saw it happen again in New Jersey, and year for health insurance in New Jer- Well, this wild program, these Keynes- then in Massachusetts a little over a sey can buy his health insurance from ian economics on steroids have been week ago when SCOTT BROWN was elect- Kentucky, where a similar policy driven by this presidency—not driven ed to the United States Senate—the would cost him $1,000 a year, not $6,000. by George Bush—driven by President most improbable place. And when the That would be an example of what’s Obama. exit polling was tabulated, and they going on. If we took the House version And by the way, every nickel and asked people, Why did you go vote for of the health care bill, a young man in dime, every nationalization, every sin- SCOTT BROWN? Over 70 percent said, I Indiana, would see his health insurance gle move that was taken in the last did so because I want to kill the bill. premiums go up 300 percent. His $84 a months of the Presidential campaign month would be $252 a month, almost and in the last months of the Bush b 2230 exactly a 300 percent greater health in- presidency, were all things that were I want to kill the socialized medicine surance premium because of the man- approved by and supported by Presi- bill. Madam Speaker, that bill may be dates and the language that is in the dent Obama. He voted for TARP. He dead. On the other hand, it might be House bill or in the Senate bill. spoke for TARP. He sat at the table in a—I know it’s a monster. It might be a So the American people watched this, the White House and spoke in favor of cold-blooded monster. And on a cold Madam Speaker. They watched it all TARP. That’s $700 billion, and you day, and it is a cold day here, you can’t across America. We watched the reac- can’t hardly say that it was not Presi- tell if a cold-blooded monster is alive tion, the rejection of the American dent Obama’s responsibility when he or dead. But I want to make sure that people of this irresponsible spending. It spoke for, went to the White House and it’s dead and that bill stays dead and was discussed pretty deeply in the pre- negotiated for it, voted for it and took that the American people are glad that vious hour. The nationalization of it over—and by the way, that TARP it is dead, and they don’t want to see it these huge entities, which was dis- was only—and I say only, Madam resurrected by the White House, by the cussed by the Democrats in the hour Speaker. The original TARP was $350 Speaker of the House, by the majority before. It sounded to me like George billion. That’s half of what Henry leader of the United States Senate or Bush had nationalized all of these com- Paulson asked for. The other $350 bil- anybody else. panies and had taken over the private lion had to be approved and authorized They breathed a big sigh of relief and sector, and now here we are, President by a President to be elected later, by a a shout of joy went up all over America Obama is stuck with all of that, and Congress to be elected later. That’s when Massachusetts elected SCOTT that they don’t really have any choice, this Congress, this 111th Congress. BROWN, because people are going to be except to go do a lot more of what it That’s this President, President allowed to keep their liberty. And we

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And I imagine my friend to, that we can keep our word on be- Franklin made more changes, the edi- from Iowa is as sick as I am of hearing cause there remain people in govern- tor and publisher that he was. And people, even here on the floor, come in ment, I mean, at least in Congress, then that was brought to the body, and and say, well, Republicans, they don’t that do give their word and keep their they debated and they fussed and they want reform. They’re the party of no, word. came up with this, the final declara- no, no. We have over 40 bills that are As cavalier as it’s been dealt with tion. And after they had come to- good solutions to health care problems. here in the last few months coming out gether, they signed it. And I know that my friend from Iowa of the White House, those of us that’ll The last part of John Adams’ letter agrees: we need reform. We want re- sign on this declaration of health care to his wife, Abigail, was this, his form to health care. We cannot have independence, we intend to lay our words: I’m apt to believe that it, the the costs continue to skyrocket like word down and keep our word. And I day of the signing of the declaration, nothing else in this country. We can’t say that here, and I haven’t backed up will be celebrated by succeeding gen- have that. We need reform, but we erations as the great anniversary fes- on mine. Neither has the gentleman don’t need more government. We need from Texas. I think I’d get along pretty tival. We call it July 4, Independence health care reform. And it was in that good in east Texas. There’s some times Day. It ought to be commemorated as spirit of coming together, not with I’d like to go down there and visit the day of deliverance by solemn acts something as dramatic as John Adams those folks because it’s quite inter- of devotion to God Almighty. John and Thomas Jefferson and Ben Frank- esting the people that they send up Adams’ words. It ought to be solem- lin and those incredible intellects came here from that territory. And I’d like nized with pomp and parade, with up with with the original Declaration to yield so much time as he may con- shows, games, sports, guns—of course of Independence, but really with that, sume to my friend, the gentleman from we use fireworks instead of guns quite just a modicum of that great spirit of Texas, Judge GOHMERT. so much now—bells, bonfires, illumina- Mr. GOHMERT. Well, I thank my tion from one end of this continent to independence that they had and not friend from Iowa (Mr. KING). And I the other from this time forward for- wanting government to gain and lib- know from having visited Iowa, it’s ever more. erty to yield, but wanting liberty to composed of extraordinary people as Then he goes on very seriously to triumph and yet everyone have the op- well. And I tell you, just in the last Abigail, and he says, You will think me portunity for life, liberty and pursuit month we have seen extraordinary transported with enthusiasm, but I am of happiness. things across the country, from Massa- not. I am well aware of the toil and b 2240 blood and treasure that it will cost us chusetts, for one, for, we saw when we So in that spirit, the Declaration of to maintain this declaration and to had a Senator take—basically hold up Health Care Independence was put to- support and defend these States. Yet, the health care bill, many of us hoped gether. No one got shot. No one lost through all the gloom, I can see the it was going to be on good principle, their fortunes, as did so many of those rays of ravishing light and glory. I can but it turned out it was just for money 56 signers of the original Declaration. to take back to his State. see that the end is more than worth all We owe them so much. But we also owe But here, again, you had to love the the means, and that posterity will tri- them not to continue to allow liberty people in America’s heartland. I think umph in that day’s transaction which I to yield and government to gain. They the gentleman from Iowa knows where trust in God we will not rue. Nebraska is. And here the Senator So that’s basically the gist of the end told us what would happen. Read their comes back and says, you know, gee, I of the letter, and that was quite an oc- writings. Read their quotes. We owe negotiated hundreds of millions of dol- casion. In other correspondence he had them better than that. lars for you here in this State at the said, you know, we have within our And that is why it’s going to be so expense of the whole rest of the coun- grasp the opportunity to govern our- great to have so many people coming try. And what did Nebraskans say? The selves that people have only dreamed together and say, I am making this vast majority said, we don’t want that about, that theologians have written declaration. I am pledging that we are dirty money. That’s not ours. We don’t and talked about, but it’s within our going to adhere to those principles of want extorted money. We don’t want grasp to govern ourselves. But then we liberty and yet providing a better dirty money. We just want fairness. also know that one of Thomas Jeffer- chance for health care with affordable And you’ve just got to love folks that son’s great lines was, The normal health care under patient control have that sense of equity and fairness course of things is for liberty to yield where the relationship between a doc- and justice and understand where the and government to gain. And that’s tor and patient doesn’t have a govern- country came from. what we’ve been seeing, particularly ment intermediary, doesn’t have an in- And so it’s that spirit, that same for the last year or so. surance company getting in between spirit that started a revolution back Liberty has been yielding and gov- the patient and doctor. in—going back to 1775 and 1776, with ernment has been gaining. We know It gets us back to something that has the production, as we know, in July, of that government is where the jobs have been missing for so long, and that is a the Declaration of Independence. And been gained, not in the private sector, regular doctor-patient relationship. what a historic time that was. What a not liberty jobs, not jobs of freedom, And to think in that 2,000 pages, one of powerful time that was. And we know, but government taking more and more the biggest parts of it is we’re going to going back to those days, that now we away from the private sector. And then bring all of the health care records to have the letter that John Adams wrote we see this health care monstrosity, Washington and we’re going to store Abigail after the signing of the Dec- 2,000 pages, not about health care. You them here for you because that way we laration of Independence. In the last know, we’ve heard people say, it’s will know all of your deepest, darkest, part of the letter he says, talking about the government taking over one- private secrets. There is nothing your about the celebration and the incred- sixth of the economy. But I like the government won’t know once we get ible event that had occurred, the com- way our friend, TOM PRICE, put it. It’s holed up every one of your most pri- ing together, the first draft of course not about taking over one-sixth of the vate medical records. That was a big that Jefferson did, and of course the economy. It’s about taking over 100 deal. first person he showed it to was then percent of every individual. That’s You hear them say, well, we’ll cut John Adams. what it’s about. this out, we’ll cut that out, because They politically were at odds, but And so, as my friend from Iowa they know when they have every per- they were friends at that time, very knows, we’ve spent many, many hours son’s medical records in Washington,

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You handle it yourself to avoid the IRS enue Service having access to them and I wanted to take up this issue of our levy against you, which would be the to your finances to bring about, as TOM Declaration of Health Care Independ- fine. The punishment for not paying it, PRICE says, a hundred percent control ence which will be rolled out tomor- the same thing. A mandate to buy in- over your body, that is something that row, and we will lay it out in more of surance, to compel people to buy a should be intolerable. That is why we a clear, concise form. But it’s laid out product produced or approved by the need a Declaration of Health Care Inde- on these principles that you’ve heard Federal Government for the first time pendence. Mr. GOHMERT talk about and the pre- in history that that has ever been done And I know there are friends across diction of what would happen—let me is a tax, a new tax, and it’s a new tax the aisle who believe abortion is just say what would have happened if that on everybody that has to participate fine; it’s just tearing the tissue out. I horrible socialized medicine bill would that wasn’t otherwise or wouldn’t oth- know we have other friends like BART have been sent to the President’s desk erwise have been participating. STUPAK who know what abortion is, where, if he could sign his name at all, That is one of the other bad things that it’s taking a life. But surely, sure- he certainly would have signed the bill. about this. It would institutionalize, ly we can get the vast majority in this He had no reservations about what was Madam Speaker, a massive, ever- body to agree that taxpayers should be coming out of the Pelosi House and expanding Federal bureaucracy that is protected from being forced to pay for Reid Senate. The people of Massachu- impersonal and impractical. And that abortion when they know and believe setts did; the President did not. And bureaucracy would devise new ways to in their hearts it is taking the life of the American people line up against grow and get more power and diminish our most vulnerable people. this in any form, any of these forms the liberties of the American people. There is just so much that needs to that have been proposed, at least 70 That’s the nature of bureaucracies. be done to drive a stake through the percent in opposition. They’ve always done that. And we’ve heart of this terrible monstrosity And so here’s why first the American put people in white shirts and ties and called the health care reform bill. people lined up against this socialized sent them off in an expensive Federal With that, I yield back to my friend medicine proposal, either the House or building, and then they set about from Iowa. Senate version or the ObamaCare as building empire. And they’ll come back Mr. KING of Iowa. Reclaiming my it’s sometimes described, because we here and say, We need a little more em- time, listening to the gentleman from know that a Washington takeover—and pire, and they’ll write rules that we’ll Texas recount the circumstances by the American people know, Madam never see. And those rules will have the which the Declaration of Independence full force and effect of law, because was written, and I recall reading Speaker, that a Washington takeover of American health care would deny this Congress has abdicated a lot of our through a fair amount of that history responsibility when it comes to rules. and watching a movie or two, some of fundamental personal and economic liberties, and it would devalue our indi- So the bureaucracy grows. The huge the frustration that Thomas Jefferson administration state grows. felt with John Adams’ scrutiny of his vidual liberties, and it would reduce the principle of limited government as And it also would have—and I say language and later on Ben Franklin’s ‘‘have’’ because I believe this bill is and then the broader Congress, I’ve established by the Constitution. That’s number one. dead and I want to make sure it stays never been in a position where I could dead—it would have empowered bu- so sympathize with Thomas Jefferson It would have increased costs and taxes upon every entity that we could reaucrats to interfere with a doctor-pa- as I do. But also I so much more appre- tient relationship and that the process ciate the artful work of the Declara- possibly mention, and it would have crippled our American economy, and it of doing so would have undermined tion of Independence because it was a quality, would have limited choice, product of a lot of fruitful minds that would have created inescapable new taxes, mandates. If the Federal Govern- would have increased the costs. had to come together and to be able to These were the downsides that were ment were for the first time in the his- take all of the ideas and patch them to- coming at the American people that tory of the United States to produce or gether and then turn it into something caused them to rise up and express approve a product and then require that is beautifully eloquent at the themselves in two Governor races. every American to purchase that prod- same time. It’s pretty hard to do. It’s Those were nationalized races in Vir- like a piece of sheet music and trying uct—the people that couldn’t afford it, ginia and in New Jersey. And when to patch in different stanzas here and send them a check and then say, Use they had the opportunity to have a na- there and have it come out and have it this voucher to buy yourself some tional election for a United States Sen- actually play right before the orches- health insurance, or, by the way, If ator in Massachusetts, they took it. tra. your employer has 50 or more employ- And the Declaration of Independence ees, they have to provide your health b 2250 has stood up under the tests of time as insurance for you. Unless you’re in the The American people appealed to the one of the most beautifully written construction business, then it’s five or decency of the elected majorities. And documents anywhere. But part of the more employees because of the exemp- their leaders here in this Congress did reason is not just its eloquence but be- tion that was written in by the con- not respond, except to do more force- cause it speaks to the heart of human- struction labor union. So all of these feeding of liberal, social engineering ity. We know we hold these truths to little construction companies that are policies, expensive policies and things be self-evident, that we are endowed by sitting here with five and maybe to- that people don’t want. The level of our Creator with certain unalienable morrow are going to have six employ- elitism and arrogance is breathtaking. rights. ees, they’re only going to have five— And I don’t think it has ever reached I wonder what Thomas Jefferson those that have six through 49 would be this high in the history of America. would think if he could go down do to treated differently than every other That cavalier disregard for the Con- the Jefferson Memorial and realize employer because they were in the con- stitution, when someone would ask that of the four panels inside of the struction business, because somebody Speaker PELOSI, where in the Constitu- memorial, three of them—the quotes of in the construction business had tion do you see the constitutional au- Jefferson—three of them referenced his unions that were strong enough to le- thority to pass a national health care belief in God. It’s hard for the people verage a piece of favoritism into the act such as you have done here out on on this side to argue that Jefferson was legislation. the floor of the House of Representa- a Deist when three of his quotes ref- But if there is a mandate there, it is tives? A cavalier attitude, Madam erenced God. a tax. Whether it is a tax that is levied Speaker.

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Special deals, Madam Congress that believes the Constitution and we want transparency in the nego- Speaker, for—let’s see, let’s go to doesn’t mean what it says. They will tiations. And we want to treat every Maine. Was that $11 billion for commu- make that argument. I sit on the Con- American citizen in this same fashion nity health clinics in Maine? Eleven stitution Subcommittee. I have heard that we treat our public officials, and billion dollars. Well, there’s a kickback the argument over and over again, a vice versa. If it’s good enough for an there. That didn’t get a lot of pub- living, breathing Constitution. Some American citizen, it ought to be good licity. But that is part of the deal. time back in the 1930s, the Supreme enough for an elected public official, The exemption from the—say the Court had some language threaded into wherever they might be serving. elimination of the Medicare Advantage a decision that says that the Constitu- And I appreciate the discussion about programs in Florida for that Senator tion is living and breathing. the funding for abortion. When there’s NELSON, the Corn Husker Kickback in If the Constitution is living and a policy that is seeking to be advanced Nebraska, the Louisiana Purchase in breathing, if it doesn’t mean what it by this side of the aisle in the United Louisiana, the list goes on. We don’t says, then, Madam Speaker, I would States Congress that would compel the know what all is in the bill. Those we ask the question, what is it for? Who is taxpayers to fund abortions, something do know about. Those are all special protected by a Constitution that is liv- that is abhorrent to the value system deals. All those special deals are com- ing and breathing and changing and of America, the majority value system pletely rejected by this declaration. can be amended by the whim of any of America, that is about as egregious Another one of those mandates that judge in any Federal courtroom any- as it can get, to be roped into being a came would be setting up health insur- where in America? I had an attorney citizen, held down to pay your taxes ance policies in the country that are tell me once, if you give me a favorable and have that money extracted out of funded by the taxpayer and that com- judge and a favorable jury, I will your pocket to go to the Planned Par- pel employers to insure their employ- amend the Constitution in any court- enthood or the abortion clinic. ees or individuals to buy the insurance room in the land. And that happens by When you think of conscientious ob- if they are not working or if they have precedents that find their way up to jecting taxpayers, that is about as an employer that is not mandated to the Supreme Court. close as you can get to having a com- buy. And within all of that we would I take this stand, Madam Speaker. plete revolt on your hands. And when I fund illegals, give them their own That’s this: This Constitution does looked out last Friday at the March for health insurance policies so we could mean what it says. The text of it Life, the numbers in the Mall here and put another, bigger magnet out here, a means what it says. And it means what standing on that stage, people as far as jobs magnet, a welfare magnet, and it was understood to mean at the time the eye could see. It was reported to be now your own private health insurance of the ratification, either the base doc- in the neighborhood of 200,000 pro-life policy magnet, argued and defended for ument, or the amendments if things people bussed from all over this coun- by LUIS GUTIERREZ, for example, and flowed through. And if it’s something try, and some flew in to come and Mr. HONDA of California. Many others else, then the Constitution is no guar- stand up and march, pray and speak for believe that it’s a matter of social jus- antee whatsoever. It simply is an arti- life, as they do every year, as they do tice that American people would owe a fact of history, or else it can serve as a every day in these United States. That health insurance policy, an individual shield for someone in a black robe to is the largest continuing demonstra- health insurance policy, to people that hold up and make the argument that tion in the history of this country. break into the United States illegally. you’re a layperson, so you can’t begin There’s no movement that has brought What a reach that is from a justice to understand what this Constitution those numbers of people here to Wash- standpoint. means. Leave it to us. We’re the profes- ington, D.C., year after year after year We cannot be expanding any further sionals in the black robes. We dropped for 37 years. And to think what they benefits, health care benefits to the powdered wigs; we still have the would have had to say and do if there illegals in America. We provide emer- black robes. had been a socialized medicine bill gency services by law. And a lot of I don’t think putting a robe on passed that compels people to fund times, we don’t backfill the bank ac- makes a person exclusive when it abortions or brokers policies that pay counts of the health care providers. comes to understanding the English for abortions. Those people that came, For example, if you go down to Ari- language. I think we have a lot of peo- I among them, would have been in even zona, in Arizona the most southerly ple—and I’m a ditchdigger by trade. A greater numbers than 200,000. And at trauma center is the University of Tuc- lot of people digging ditches can read some point they aren’t going to be as son Hospital. That is at least 70 miles this Constitution and understand what polite as this good group of people are north of the Mexican border because it means. I think we have a lot of TEA when they see that happening. the rest of those hospitals have closed. party patriots that do read the Con- So I’m glad that marker has been put They can’t afford to provide free health stitution and understand what it down. The new mandates that are care services to the illegals. And the means. We see a lot of people standing being proposed on patients, employers, American taxpayers can’t afford to pay under American flags and yellow on States—we’ve heard from the them either. So those are some of the ‘‘Don’t Tread on Me’’ flags with a Con- States. In fact, that is the Corn Husker things that are on the list here and stitution in their pocket. They under- Kickback. ‘‘Exempt me from the cost things that are important for us to stand what it means better than some of the new mandates’’ is what that talk about. of the people who have taken an oath statement was. But in reality, there I’m happy to yield to the gentleman of the Constitution in this House of was a moral portion that was nego- from Texas to pick up where I left off. Representatives, Madam Speaker. tiated in that, too, and it was language Mr. GOHMERT. I appreciate the gen- This Constitution is threatened by that didn’t hold up to the standard of tleman from Iowa pointing these socialized medicine, the bill that has to the Stupak amendment, which wasn’t things out. And I do recall in the Presi- stay dead. good enough for me. I supported it, but dent’s address here in this very Cham- We also offer solutions and a frame- I would have liked to have done more ber back in September, I believe he work to go forward, a solution and and better. said in that speech that there would be framework to go forward, and we say, It was an eroded standard that was no funding abortion. Now the trouble we the people and representatives of offered in the United States Senate. for us was that some people in this the United States, make this declara- And it was rejected by the pro-life or- body actually read and had been read- tion, that as a matter of principle, we ganizations in the country. That moral ing the House bill. And there was one want to protect the doctor-patient re- position appeared to have been traded section there, and I don’t have the bill

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Once he won lions more buying their insurance, Federal funding can be spent or ap- the election based on things he prom- then you would have some idea. proved. And you go, whoa, I guess the ised, we need to get him to follow And they also maybe negotiate that President didn’t know about that. through, because he did have some their executives will not be under the good ideas and the American people same pay cap that most other execu- b 2300 liked those ideas. tives under the Federal insurance ex- We heard the President say there is If you go back and look at the exit change part of it, people would notice no money in this health care bill that polling data from 2008, November, when that if they are watching it on C– is going to go for illegal aliens, and I the President won, indications are two- SPAN, and they might get upset at think one of our friends hollered out thirds of the people in America said anybody who says, I am representing about that time. When the fact is, as they voted for President Obama, and retired persons, publicly, but in nego- we know, when the House health care jobs and the economy was the number tiations they cut deals for their execu- bill passed, one of the things that had one issue. I believe it was about 10 per- tives and not for their retired people. been written up in the local papers cent who said that health care was a Those are the things that need to be were there were Members across the big deal to them, health care reform. brought out. Those are the kinds of aisle that said: if you put a require- So I think he misread the results. things that I know folks tomorrow, ment in this bill that people show iden- People wanted job assistance, get when they sign the Declaration of tification to show that they are legally jobs going. We know that 70 percent of Health Care Independence, will be here, they are legal residents and the jobs come from small business; yet thinking about. You need trans- therefore legally getting the health his stimulus bill provided less than 1 parency. You need accountability and care insurance benefits, then we are percent in loans and assistance for oversight. voting against the bill. small business. One of the things we saw with the Some of us think that should have He told America, well, this is going Madoff scandal, with the credit default been the motion to recommit, and that to create infrastructure. Might as well swaps scandal, with AIG overextending would have of course either gotten the do that. And it turns out less than on selling those, Goldman Sachs selling bill pulled or it would have gone down about 7 percent of that bill went for in- themselves in with AIG, and then their in defeat if our friends across the aisle frastructure. former chairman getting them the who said they would vote ‘‘no’’ if that So I think it is important that when massive bailouts so that they could was in there had been voted for and ap- the President has a good idea, this have the biggest, most healthy prof- proved. body follow through, whether the iting year in history this last year, all But the way it stood, I think most President wants to follow through or these kinds of things going on, you everybody in here knew, except for the not. And these things should be trans- need transparency and you need some- President—we know he wouldn’t lie be- parent. It should be open. body standing up for the people. You cause the Parliamentarians told us The 40 bills that we have as solutions need reform. And the government that—but when he said that there and great ideas to helping reform should be about oversight. It should be would be no funding for illegal aliens, health care, because we want reform, about making sure there is a fair, level he didn’t know, apparently, because if we need reform, they ought to be lis- playing field. he did, it would have been a lie. So, ob- tened to. There are some great ideas. And then the government doesn’t viously he didn’t know that unless And one of them would be complete play. They are referees. We don’t need there was a requirement for identifica- transparency, and that is one of the them as players. We need them as ref- tion in order to get the proceeds, then things we want people to pledge, that erees. That is an obligation this body they are entitled to get the proceeds, you need transparency. has fallen down on badly in the pre- illegally here or not. And obviously he The President was right when he was ceding years, and it is time we got didn’t know that, or he wouldn’t have a candidate. He hasn’t been right on back to it. said it. that point since he has been President, Those are things that need to be part I have a dream that one day the but he was sure right as a candidate. of reform. The government should be President’s promises are going to be And you look at the Declaration of about making sure people play fair, not kept. I have a dream it is going to hap- Health Care Independence that we hope being the bully player on the field that pen. And I know when the President that lots of folks will sign tomorrow, muscles everybody else off of it. Those told America eight different times on transparency is a critical issue. are the kinds of things we need to be television that we are going to have all Now, when you have a health care about. these negotiations on C–SPAN, I know system where the big insurance compa- And when you think of the things some day we are going to have all these nies, whether it is Blue Cross or Aetna that have been represented and what negotiations on C–SPAN. It hasn’t hap- or any of them, where they get one turned out to be true, people were told, pened yet, because I have been trying really, really cheap price and the gov- well, this group came out with a study to find out where the negotiations are ernment pays a small amount, but if that said if you are between 40 and 50 going on so we could have true trans- you come in and pay cash because you and you are a woman, you shouldn’t parency. are a hardworking, lower-middle class get a mammogram. And then they are It was a great idea when the Presi- person that is struggling to make told, well, that wouldn’t have the dent said it, so that people all over the every dime and to make every dime power of law. Then they get to finding country can see who is negotiating for stretch, and then you come in and you out, well, gee, if this bill passes, what them, who is negotiating for the phar- pay several times what the insurance that body just said is going to be part maceuticals, who is negotiating for the company or the government pays when of the law. And if you are 40 to 50, you insurance companies, who is negoti- you are paying cash, the system is up- don’t get a mammogram. ating for the plaintiffs’ lawyers, who is side down. It needs reform. How many women have had their negotiating for AARP, and who is real- And we do need to say, as candidate, lives saved because they were able to ly standing on the side of the retired now President, said, you have got to get a mammogram between 40 and 50, folks. We would be able to see all that have transparency. You have got to see and they found that little tumor early and it would be transparent. who is selling out whom. And so if while it was still localized, at a time When I heard him saying that over there were a group that said, We are where they were allowed in the United and over on television throughout the for retired persons, and yet they didn’t States to have a 98 percent chance of Presidential campaign, I have to say, I care what their members said, and they success and no cancer at 5 years;

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These if you let them have the mammogram when it began, enough that has moved are the new rules for road, and we’re when they need it. over to the plus side or moved to neu- going to find out when people are seri- And those are the kinds of things tral to where if you put that final little ous. If they’re ready to address lawsuit that need to come out. People need to weight on the scales—I like to call it abuse, the people that are advocating know those. I yield back. the straw that breaks the camel’s for socialized medicine, if they’re ready Mr. KING of Iowa. Reclaiming my back—clink, it goes over this way. to address lawsuit abuse, we’re ready time, I thank the judge from Texas. Now there’s enough support to pass a to do business. If not, there’s a new On the transparency side of this dis- bill. And that’s when they ram it sheriff in town. cussion, too, to broaden that out, through and they don’t let you up for f Madam Speaker, when I address trans- air because they’re afraid they will lose parency, I am speaking of two things. votes. When that little moment comes LEAVE OF ABSENCE One is transparency in the negotia- when they think they’ve got the votes, By unanimous consent, leave of ab- tions, so everything is out there in sun- it comes through. That’s why the sence was granted to: light. And the other is transparency in United States Senate was doing busi- Mr. ELLISON (at the request of Mr. billing, so people know what is being ness for 3 constant weeks without a HOYER) for today on account of travel paid for health care services. break and that’s why they were doing problems. The part about the negotiations that business on Christmas Eve, to pass so- Mr. ORTIZ (at the request of Mr. is so important, if they took place on cialized medicine with a 60–40 majority HOYER) for today on account of health C–SPAN out in the open, out in the on December 24, Christmas Eve, be- reasons. light of day, if it is a big negotiating cause they finally stacked the scales to Mr. CRENSHAW (at the request of Mr. table that is there and in comes Big the point where, clink, it would go over BOEHNER) for January 19 through 27 on Pharma and here comes AARP, here is on the side where they could barely account of medical reasons. the health insurance companies, here is pass the bill. That’s what they did. f a doctor sitting over here. The pa- If those kind of negotiations are tak- tients, I would like to think they have ing place out in the open where the SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED a place at the table, but I am not sure American people understand it, they By unanimous consent, permission to just what entity speaks up so well for would be revolted by the concept of address the House, following the legis- them. how this is business, how very little of lative program and any special orders it is a discussion about what is the best heretofore entered, was granted to: b 2310 policy for America and how much of it (The following Members (at the re- But here’s how a piece of legislation is a discussion about how you get the quest of Ms. WOOLSEY) to revise and ex- gets passed in this Congress today. support of this group or that group or tend their remarks and include extra- This is what happens. Think of the how you leverage to get the vote of a neous material:) scales of justice, blindfolded. Justice is Member of Congress or United States Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. blind, and here they are balancing Senator. Instead of evaluating the pol- Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. these scales of justice. That’s what I icy and stepping back and looking at it Mrs. MALONEY, for 5 minutes, today. see. There’s an image in that; that objectively and coming up with new Ms. KAPTUR, for 5 minutes, today. image of justice and equity. I’m reluc- ways to make something right for the Mr. GRAYSON, for 5 minutes, today. tant to use the word ‘‘fair.’’ American people, it becomes a political (The following Members (at the re- But in legislation, it works out this equation. quest of Mr. POE of Texas) to revise and way. It’s kind of a scale, and somebody If we could get it out in the sunlight, extend their remarks and include ex- comes up with a bad idea. Let’s just we could get rid of some of those polit- traneous material:) say it’s cap-and-trade or it’s socialized ical equations and come a lot closer to Mr. FORTENBERRY, for 5 minutes, medicine. They put all their ideas over getting the right policy for the Amer- today. here and, clink, here’s the way the ican people. That’s why transparency Mr. POE of Texas, for 5 minutes, Feb- scale sits. All the bad ideas weigh it matters so much. That’s why C–SPAN ruary 2. down. And then people start to say, in those negotiation rooms would mat- Mr. MORAN of Kansas, for 5 minutes, Well, wait a minute. I’ve got a couple ter so much. That is actually a very February 2. of ideas that are pretty bad. Let’s take big part of this Declaration of Health Mr. DREIER, for 5 minutes, today. them off the table and put an idea over Care Independence. And I am proud to Mr. JONES, for 5 minutes, February 2. here you think is a good idea. And then be part of it, and I’m looking forward Mr. CAO, for 5 minutes, today. it starts to weigh a little bit. You don’t to our press conference tomorrow. Mr. MCCLINTOCK, for 5 minutes, see that scale move. It’s still sitting I’d be happy to yield just a moment today. there. to the gentleman from Texas. f Then one large entity after another Mr. GOHMERT. I understand we just starts to come to a conclusion that have 1 minute left, but I appreciate so SENATE BILL REFERRED passage of this bad bill is inevitable. So much Mr. KING from Iowa taking this A bill of the Senate of the following they take away their opposition to a time to point out what we need in the title was taken from the Speaker’s bad bill and they begin to negotiate for way of health care reform. It isn’t the table and, under the rule, referred as their own carve-outs and exemptions in massive 2,000-page monstrosity. It’s follows: a bad bill so it damages everybody but true transparency. It’s true account- S. 2950. An act to extend the pilot program them. When they get their carve-out, ability. And I appreciate this discus- for volunteer groups to obtain criminal his- the political capital over here that is sion with my friend from Iowa tonight. tory background checks, to the Committee on the ‘‘no’’ side either goes to neutral Mr. KING of Iowa. Reclaiming my on the Judiciary. or over here on the plus side because time, I thank my friend from Texas for f they’ve agreed to support a bill now be- being up late at night and coming down cause they’ve got their exemptions so here. When you have a friend that will SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED they’re not affected by the bill. That stand with you like Judge GOHMERT, in The Speaker announced her signa- might be the Cornhusker Kickback. the end we can, I think, together, do ture to an enrolled bill of the Senate of That might be the Florida exemption some good things for the American the following title: for Medicare Advantage or the $11 bil- people, Madam Speaker. So we’ll be S. 2949. An act to amend section 1113 of the lion in clinics in Maine or the Lou- working to get to that point. Social Security Act to provide authority for

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REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO PANAMA, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN DEC. 11 AND DEC. 14, 2009

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. John A. Boehner ...... 12/11 12 /14 Panama ...... 906.00 ...... (3) ...... 906.00 Hon. Dan Boren ...... 12/11 12/14 Panama ...... 906.00 ...... (3) ...... 906.00 Hon. Kevin Brady ...... 12 /11 12/14 Panama ...... 906.00 ...... (3) ...... 906.00 Hon. David Dreier ...... 12/11 12/14 Panama ...... 906.00 ...... (3) ...... 906.00 Hon. Devin Nunes ...... 12 /11 12 /14 Panama ...... 906.00 ...... (3) ...... 906.00 Hon. Peter Roskam ...... 12/11 12 /14 Panama ...... 906.00 ...... (3) ...... 906.00 Hon. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen ...... 12/11 12/14 Panama ...... 906.00 ...... (3) ...... 906.00 Paula Nowakowski ...... 12 /11 12/14 Panama ...... 906.00 ...... (3) ...... 906.00 Michael Sommers ...... 12 /11 12/14 Panama ...... 906.00 ...... (3) ...... 906.00 Jennifer Stewart ...... 12/11 12/14 Panama ...... 906.00 ...... (3) ...... 906.00

Committee total ...... 9,060.00

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER, Jan. 11, 2010.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN OCT. 1 AND DEC. 31, 2009

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. ROBERT A. BRADY, Chairman, Jan. 8, 2010.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN OCT. 1 AND DEC. 31, 2009

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total

U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Raul Grijalva ...... 10/8 10/11 Spain ...... 799.00 ...... 6,338.00 ...... 7,137.00 Julia Hathaway ...... 11/8 11/15 Brazil ...... 2,236.32 ...... 5,487.70 ...... 58.16 ...... 7,782.18

Committee total ...... 3,035.32 ...... 11,825.70 ...... 58.16 ...... 14,919.18

1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. NICK J. RAHALL II, Chairman, Jan. 5, 2010.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO DENMARK, EXPENDED BETWEEN DEC. 7 AND DEC. 22, 2009

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total

Name of Member or employee Country U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Stacee Bako ...... 12/07 12/09 Denmark ...... 2,426.00 ...... 8,371.00 ...... 10,797.00 Don Kellaher ...... 12/07 12/09 Denmark ...... 2,426.00 ...... 8,371.00 ...... 10,797.00 Hon. Nancy Pelosi ...... 12/17 12/19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Hon. Steny H. Hoyer ...... 12/17 12/19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Hon. F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr...... 12 /17 12/19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Hon. Charles B. Rangel ...... 12 /17 12 /19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. George Miller ...... 12 /17 12 /19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Hon. Henry A. Waxman ...... 12/17 12/19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Hon. Edward J. Markey ...... 12/17 12 /19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Hon. Joe Barton ...... 12/17 12 /19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Hon. Earl Blumenauer ...... 12/17 12 /19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Hon. Jay Inslee ...... 12 /17 12 /19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Hon. Shelley Moore Capito ...... 12/17 12/19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Hon. John Sullivan ...... 12/17 12 /19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Hon. Marsha Blackburn ...... 12 /17 12/19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Hon. Emanuel Cleaver ...... 12/17 12/19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Hon. Gabrielle Giffords ...... 12/17 12/19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Hon. Bart Gordon ...... 12 /17 12/19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Hon. Fred Upton ...... 12/17 12/19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Hon. Diana DeGette ...... 12 /17 12/19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Hon. G.K. Butterfield ...... 12 /17 12 /19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Hon. Tim Ryan ...... 12/17 12 /19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Hon. Sander M. Levin ...... 12/17 12/19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Hon. Wilson Livingood ...... 12/17 12 /19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Hon. Brian Monahan ...... 12/17 12/19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 John Lawrence ...... 12/17 12 /19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Karen Wayland ...... 12 /17 12/19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Stacee Bako ...... 12/17 12/19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Andrew Hammill ...... 12/17 12/19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Kate Knudson ...... 12/17 12 /19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Bridget Fallon ...... 12/15 12/19 Denmark ...... 5,075.00 ...... 6,358.00 ...... 11,443.00 Bina Surgeon ...... 12/17 12/19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Mary Frances Repko ...... 12 /17 12/19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Don Kellaher ...... 12/16 12/19 Denmark ...... 5,075.00 ...... 4,163.00 ...... 9,238.00 Nona Darrell ...... 12 /13 12 /19 Denmark ...... 9,481.00 ...... 4,163.00 ...... 13,644.00 Tony Jackson ...... 12 /13 12 /19 Denmark ...... 9,481.00 ...... 4,163.00 ...... 13,644.00 Josh Mathis ...... 12/14 12/19 Denmark ...... 5,298.00 ...... 6,719.00 ...... 12,017.00 Phil Barnett ...... 12/14 12 /19 Denmark ...... 4,629.00 ...... 5,712.00 ...... 10,341.00 David Cavicke ...... 12 /17 12/19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Lisa Miller ...... 12/13 12/21 Denmark ...... 11,619.00 ...... 8,962.00 ...... 20,581.00 Peter Spencer ...... 12/13 12/19 Denmark ...... 9,481.00 ...... 6,719.00 ...... 16,200.00 Andrea Spring ...... 12/13 12/21 Denmark ...... 10,995.00 ...... 6,720.00 ...... 17,715.00 Lorie Schmitt ...... 12/10 12/21 Denmark ...... 11,174.00 ...... 8,333.00 ...... 19,507.00 Greg Dotson ...... 12 /12 12 /21 Denmark ...... 10,728.00 ...... 7,963.00 ...... 18,691.00 Alex Barron ...... 12 /10 12/21 Denmark ...... 11,174.00 ...... 8,333.00 ...... 19,507.00 Christopher King ...... 12/15 12/19 Denmark ...... 6,990.00 ...... 6,719.00 ...... 13,709.00 Shimere Williams ...... 12/15 12/21 Denmark ...... 6,990.00 ...... 6,719.00 ...... 13,709.00 Tara Rothschild ...... 12/14 12 /21 Denmark ...... 7,213.00 ...... 6,719.00 ...... 13,932.00 Margaret Caravelli ...... 12/14 12 /21 Denmark ...... 7,213.00 ...... 6,719.00 ...... 13,932.00 Gerry Waldron ...... 12 /17 12 /19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Ana Unruh-Cohen ...... 12 /14 12/19 Denmark ...... 5,298.00 ...... 4,163.00 ...... 9,461.00 Jeff Duncan ...... 12/17 12/19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Eben Burnham-Snyder ...... 12 /16 12 /21 Denmark ...... 6,767.00 ...... 10,038.00 ...... 16,805.00 Joel Beauvais ...... 12/10 12/20 Denmark ...... 11,264.00 ...... 8,983.00 ...... 20,247.00 Michael Goo ...... 12/09 12/19 Denmark ...... 10,150.00 ...... 7,268.00 ...... 17,418.00 Tom Schreibel ...... 12/13 12 /19 Denmark ...... 9,481.00 ...... 7,983.00 ...... 17,464.00 Harlan Watson ...... 12 /06 12 /21 Denmark ...... 14,277.00 ...... 6,719.00 ...... 20,996.00 Bart Forsyth ...... 12 /13 12 /22 Denmark ...... 9,481.00 ...... 8,993.00 ...... 18,474.00 Ed Rice ...... 12/13 12/22 Denmark ...... 8,821.00 ...... 10,264.00 ...... 19,085.00 Steve Rusnak ...... 12/17 12/19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Carey Lane ...... 12 /17 12 /19 Denmark ...... 4,406.00 ...... (3) ...... 4,406.00 Committee total ...... 553,564.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. h HON. NANCY PELOSI, Jan. 11, 2010. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, 5751. A letter from the Under Secretary of ‘‘Major’’ final rule — Risk-Based Capital ETC. Defense, Department of Defense, transmit- Guidelines; Capital Adequacy Guidelines; ting a report of a violation of the Capital Maintenance: Regulatory Capital; Under clause 2 of Rule XXIV, execu- Antideficiency Act by the Defense Informa- Impact of Modifications to Generally Ac- tive communications were taken from tion Systems Agency, Case Number 08-06, cepted Accounting Principles; Consolidation the Speaker’s table and referred as fol- pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1517(b); to the Com- of Asset-Backed Commercial Paper Pro- lows: mittee on Appropriations. grams; and Other Related Issues [Regula- 5748. A letter from the Chief, PRAB, Office 5752. A letter from the Director, Defense tions H and Y; Docket No. R-1368] received of Research & Analysis, Department of Agri- Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- January 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. culture, transmitting the Department’s final partment of Defense, transmitting the De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial rule — The Emergency Food Assistance Pro- partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- Services. gram: Amendments to Requirements Regard- quisition Regulation Supplement; Allow- 5755. A letter from the Assistant Secretary ing the Submission of State Plans and Al- ability of Costs to Lease Government Equip- for Financial Stability, Department of the lowability of Certain Administrative Costs ment for Display or Demonstration (DFARS Treasury, transmitting letter summarizing (RIN: 0584-AD94) received December 16, 2009, Case 2007-D004) (RIN: 0750-AF85) received De- the actions taken by the Department of the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- cember 16, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Treasury in response to recommendations mittee on Agriculture. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed issued in the Government Accountability Of- 5749. A letter from the Acting NRCS Farm Services. fice’s report on the Troubled Asset Relief Bill Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, 5753. A letter from the Director, Defense Program; to the Committee on Financial transmitting the Department’s final rule — Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- Services. Agricultural Management Assistance Pro- partment of Defense, transmitting the De- 5756. A letter from the Deputy to the gram (RIN: 0578-AA50) received December 17, partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- Chairman for External Affairs, Federal De- 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the quisition Regulation Supplement; Technical posit Insurance Corporation, transmitting Committee on Agriculture. Data and Computer Software Requirements the Corporation’s final rule — Risk-Based 5750. A letter from the Acting NRCS Farm for Major Weapon Systems [DFARS Case Capital Guidelines; Capital Adequacy Guide- Bill Coordinator, Department of Agriculture, 2006-D055] received December 16, 2009, pursu- lines; Capital Maintenance; Capital-Residen- transmitting the Department’s final rule — ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee tial Mortgage Loans Modified Pursuant to Regional Equity (RIN: 0578-AA44) received on Armed Services. the Home Affordable Mortgage Program December 17, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5754. A letter from the Assistant to the (RIN: 3064-AD42) received December 16, 2009, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Board, Board of Govenors of the Federal Re- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- culture. serve System, transmitting the System’s mittee on Financial Services.

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A letter from the Assistant General rity or Foreign Policy Interests of the Administration, transmitting the Adminis- Counsel for Regulatory Services, Depart- United States and Entry Modified for Clari- tration’s final rule — Groundfish Fisheries of ment of Education, transmitting the Depart- fication [Docket No.: 0911171410-91427-01] the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; In- ment’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule — School Improve- (RIN: 0694-AE78) received January 12, 2010, dividual Fishing Quota Program; Western ment Grants; American Recovery and Rein- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Alaska Community Development Quota Pro- vestment Act of 2009 (ARRA); Title I of the mittee on Foreign Affairs. gram; Recordkeeping and Reporting; Correc- Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 5766. A letter from the Deputy Assistant tion [Docket No.: 0911161406-91407-01] (RIN: 1965, as Amended (ESSA) [Docket ID: ED-209- Secretary for Export Administration, De- 0648-AY37) received December 16, 2009, pursu- OESE-0010] (RIN: 1810-AB06) received Janu- partment of Commerce, transmitting the De- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee ary 13, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); partment’s final rule — Updated Statements on Natural Resources. to the Committee on Education and Labor. of Legal Authority to Reflect Continuation 5777. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 5758. A letter from the Deputy Director, of Emergency Declared in Executive Order of the Army, Department of Defense, trans- Regulations Policy and Management Staff, 12938 and Changes to the United States Code mitting recommendation for the authoriza- Department of Health and Human Services, [Docket No.: 0910231376-91377-01] (RIN: 0694- tion of the Comprehensive Plan report on the transmitting the Department’s final rule — AE76) received December 30, 2009, pursuant Mississippi Coastal Improvements Program Organ-Specific Warnings; Internal Analgesic, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on (MsCIP); to the Committee on Transpor- Antipyretic, and Antirheumatic Drug Prod- Foreign Affairs. tation and Infrastructure. ucts for Over-the-Counter Human Use; Final 5767. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 5778. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Monograph; Technical Amendment [Docket ment of Commerce, transmitting Periodic Department of Homeland Security, transmit- No.: FDA-1977-N-0013] (formerly Docket No.: Report on the National Emergency Caused ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 1977-N-0094L) (RIN: 0910-AF36) received De- by the Lapse of the Export Administration and Security Zone, Chicago Sanitary and cember 16, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Act of 1979 for February 26, 2009 — August 26, Ship Canal, Romeoville, IL [Docket No.: 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 2009; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. USCG-2009-1004] (RIN: 1625-AA11) received Commerce. 5768. A letter from the Deputy Assistant January 6, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5759. A letter from the Program Analyst, Secretary for Export Administration, De- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Department of Transportation, transmitting partment of Commmerce, transmitting the tation and Infrastructure. the Department’s final rule — Federal Motor Department’s final rule — Reporting of Off- 5779. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Vehicle Safety Standards; Designated Seat- sets Agreements in Sales of Weapon Systems Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ing Positions [Docket No.: NHTSA 2009-0189] or Defense-Related Items to Foreign Coun- ting the Department’s final rule — Security (RIN: 2127-AK65) received January 12, 2010, tries or Foreign Firms [Docket No.: and Safety Zone; Cruise Ship Protection, El- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 080722875-91412-02] (RIN: 0694-AE40) received liott Bay and Pier-91, Seattle, Washington mittee on Energy and Commerce. December 30, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [Docket No.: USCG-2009-0331] (RIN: 1625-AA87 5760. A letter from the Program Analyst, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Foreign Af- and 1625-AA00) received January 9, 2010, pur- Department of Transportation, transmitting fairs. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Department’s final rule — Federal Motor 5769. A letter from the Director, Office of mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Vehicle Safety Standards; Air Brake Sys- Personnel Management, President’s Pay ture. tems [Docket No.: NHTSA-2009-0175] (RIN: Agent, transmitting a report justifying the 5780. A letter from the Attorney — Advisor, 2127-AK62) received January 12, 2010, pursu- reasons for the extension of locality-based Department of Homeland Security, transmit- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee comparability payments to categories of po- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety on Energy and Commerce. sitions that are in more than one executive Zone; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Sun- 5761. A letter from the Program Analyst, agency, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5304(h)(2)(C); to set Beach, North Carolina [Docket No.: Department of Transportation, transmitting the Committee on Oversight and Govern- USCG-2009-0985] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received the Department’s final rule — Vehicle Iden- ment Reform. January 6, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tification Number Requirements; Technical 5770. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Amendment [Docket No.: NHTSA 2008-0022] ment of Agriculture, transmitting the De- tation and Infrastructure. (RIN: 2127-AK63) received January 12, 2010, partment’s Performance and Accountability 5781. A letter from the Attorney — Advisor, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- report for fiscal year 2009; to the Committee Department of Homeland Security, transmit- mittee on Energy and Commerce. on Oversight and Government Reform. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 5762. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media 5771. A letter from the Chief Financial Offi- Zone; Naval Training December 2009 and Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- cer, Farm Credit Insurance Corporation, January 2010; San Clemente Island, CA sion, transmitting the Commission’s final transmitting the Corporation’s consolidated [Docket No.: USCG-2009-0920] (RIN: 1625- rule — Amendment of Section 73.622(i), Final report addressing the Federal Managers’ Fi- AA00) received January 6, 2010, pursuant to 5 DTV Table of Allotments, Television Broad- nancial Integrity Act and the Inspector Gen- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on cast Stations. (Bangor, Maine) [MB Docket eral Act Amendments of 1978, pursuant to 5 Transportation and Infrastructure. No. 09-122] received January 12, 2010, pursu- U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act), section 5(b); to 5782. A letter from the Assistant Chief ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Counsel for General Law, Department of on Energy and Commerce. ment Reform. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 5763. A letter from the General Counsel, 5772. A letter from the Acting Adminis- ment’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule — Pipeline Safety: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, trator, General Services Administration, Integrity Management Program for Gas Dis- transmitting the Commission’s final rule — transmitting letter of notification of new tribution Pipelines [Docket No.: PHMSA- Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Cal- mileage reimbursment rate for Federal em- RSPA-2004-19854; Amdt. 192-113] (RIN: 2137- culation of Available Transfer Capability, ployees who use privately owned vehicles AE15) received December 10, 2009, pursuant Capacity Benefit Margins, Transmission Re- while on official travel; to the Committee on to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on liability Margins, Total Transfer Capability Oversight and Government Reform. Transportation and Infrastructure. and Existing Transmission Commitments 5773. A letter from the Assistant Deputy 5783. A letter from the Trial Attorney, De- and Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Associate Administrator for Acquisition Pol- partment of Transportation, transmitting Bulk-Power System [Docket No.: RM08-19- icy, General Services Administration, trans- the Department’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule — Posi- 000, RM08-19-001, RM09-5-000, RM06-16-005; mitting the Administration’s final rule — tive Train Control Systems [Docket No.: Order No. 729] received December 16, 2009, Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Ac- FRA-2008-0132, Notice No. 3] (RIN: 2130-AC03) pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- quisition Circular 2005-38; Introduction received January 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 mittee on Energy and Commerce. [Docket FAR 2009-0001, Sequence 9] received U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 5764. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- December 9, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation and Infrastructure. ment of the Treasury, transmitting as re- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Oversight 5784. A letter from the Program Analyst, quired by section 401(c) of the National and Government Reform. Department of Transportation, transmitting Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and sec- 5774. A letter from the Acting General the Department’s final rule — Amendment of tion 204(c) of the International Emergency Counsel, Government Accountability Office, Class D and E Airspace; Fort Stewart Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), a transmitting letter of compliance to the re- (Hinesville), GA [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0959; six-month periodic report on the national quirement in the Competition in Contracting Airspace Docket No. 09-ASO-30] received emergency with respect to Cote d’Ivoire that Act of 1984; to the Committee on Oversight January 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. was declared in Executive Order 13396 of Feb- and Government Reform. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ruary 7, 2006, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); to 5775. A letter from the General Counsel, tation and Infrastructure. the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Selective Service System, transmitting a re- 5785. A letter from the Program Analyst, 5765. A letter from the Deputy Assistant port pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Re- Department of Transportation, transmitting Secretary for Export Administration, De- form Act of 1998; to the Committee on Over- the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness partment of Commerce, transmitting the De- sight and Government Reform. Directives; General Electric Company GE90- partment’s final rule—Addition of Certain 5776. A letter from the Deputy Assistant 110B1, GE90-113B, and GE90-115B Series Tur- Persons on the Entity List: Addition of Per- Administrator For Regulatory Programs, bofan Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0143; sons Acting Contrary to the National Secu- NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Directorate Identifier 2009-NE-05-AD;

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:57 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L26JA7.000 H26JAPT1 cprice-sewell on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE January 26, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H385 Amendment 39-16135; AD 2009-25-14] (RIN: 5795. A letter from the Program Analyst, — Automatic Approval of Changes in Fund- 2120-AA64) received January 12, 2010, pursu- Department of Transportation, transmitting ing Method for Takeover Plans and Changes ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee the Department’s final rule — Standard In- in Pension Valuation Software [Announce- on Transportation and Infrastructure. strument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff ment 2010-03] received January 13, 2010, pur- 5786. A letter from the Program Analyst, Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Department of Transportation, transmitting dures; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket mittee on Ways and Means. the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness No.: 30704; Amdt. No. 3355] received January 5806. A letter from the Chief, Publications Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 Series Air- 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, planes [Docket No.: FAA-2009-1114; Direc- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- transmitting the Service’s final rule — Spe- torate Identifier 2009-NM-157-AD; Amend- structure. cial Rules for Certain Transactions Where ment 39-16134; AD 2007-10-10 R1] (RIN: 2120- 5796. A letter from the Program Analyst, Stated Principal Amount Does Not Exceed AA64) received January 12, 2010, pursuant to Department of Transportation, transmitting $2,800,00 (Rev. Rul. 2010-2) received December 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Department’s final rule — Standard In- 28, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Transportation and Infrastructure. strument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff the Committee on Ways and Means. 5787. A letter from the Program Analyst, Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- 5807. A letter from the Chief, Publications Department of Transportation, transmitting dures; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness No.: 30702; Amdt. No. 3353] received January transmitting the Service’s final rule — Auc- Directives; General Electric Company CF6- 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to tion Rate Prefered Stock-Extension of Date 80C2 Series Turbofan Engines; Correction the Committee on Transportation and Infra- for Addition of a Liquidity Facility [Notice [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0018; Directorate structure. 2010-3] received December 28, 2010, pursuant Identifier 2009-NE-01-AD; Amendment 39- 5797. A letter from the Program Analyst, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 16044; AD 2009-21-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Department of Transportation, transmitting Ways and Means. January 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the Department’s final rule — Establishment 5808. A letter from the Chief, Publications 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- of a Special Air Traffic Rule in the Vicinity and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, tation and Infrastructure. of Luke Air Force Base (AFB), AZ [Docket transmitting the Service’s final rule — De- 5788. A letter from the Program Analyst, No.: FAA-2008-1087; Amendment No. 93-95] termination of Issue Price in the Case of Cer- Department of Transportation, transmitting (RIN: 2120-AJ29) received January 21, 2010, tain Debt Instruments Issued for Property the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness (Rev. Rul. 2010-1) received December 28, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Directives; The Boeing Company Model 747- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 400, -400D, and -400F Series Airplanes [Docket mittee on Ways and Means. ture. 5809. A letter from the Chief, Publications No.: FAA-2009-1222; Directorate Identifier 5798. A letter from the Acting Adminis- and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, 2009-NM-153-AD; Amendment 39-16160; AD trator, General Services Administration, 2008-10-06 R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Janu- transmitting the Service’s final rule — Ap- transmitting Informational copies of the Re- ary 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); portionment of Tax Items among the Mem- ports of Building Project Survey for Panama to the Committee on Transportation and In- bers of a Controlled Group of Corporations City, FL and Clarksburg, WV; to the Com- frastructure. [TD 9476] (RIN: 1545-BI62; RIN 1545-BG39) re- 5789. A letter from the Regulations Officer mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ceived December 28, 2009, pursuant to 5 FHWA, Department of Transportation, ture. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 5799. A letter from the Administrator, Na- transmitting the Department’s final rule — Ways and Means. tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- Discontinuance of form FHWA-47 [FHWA 5810. A letter from the Chief, Publications tion, transmitting Statement of actions with Docket No.: FHWA-2009-0029] (RIN 2125-AF31) and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue received January 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 respect to a Government Accountability Re- Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on port numbered GAO-10-2; to the Committee — Temporary guidance regarding certain Transportation and Infrastructure. on Science and Technology. stock distributions by publicly traded real 5790. A letter from the Regulations Officer 5800. A letter from the Administrator, Na- estate investments trusts (REITs) and regu- FHWA, Department of Transportation, tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- lated investment companies (RICs) (Revenue transmitting the Department’s final rule — tion, transmitting Statement of actions with Procedure 2010-12) received December 28, National Bridge Inspection Standards respect to a Government Accountability Re- 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the [FHWA Docket No.: FHWA-2009-0074] (RIN: port numbered GAO-10-3SU; to the Com- Committee on Ways and Means. 2125-AF33) received January 12, 2010, pursu- mittee on Science and Technology. 5811. A letter from the Senior Advisor for ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee 5801. A letter from the Chief, Trade and Regulations, Social Security Administra- on Transportation and Infrastructure. Commercial Regulations Branch, Depart- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final 5791. A letter from the Program Analyst, ment of Homeland Security, transmitting rule — Technical Revisions to the Supple- Department of Transportation, transmitting the Department’s final rule — Countries mental Security Income (SSI) Regulations the Department’s final rule — Use of Addi- Whose Pleasure Vessels May Be Issued Cruis- on Income and Resources [Docket No.: SSA tional Portable Oxygen Concentrator De- ing Licenses (CBP Dec. 08-27) received De- 2008-0034] (RIN: 0960-AG66) received January vices On Board Aircraft [Docket No.: FAA- cember 15, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 11, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 2009-0767; SFAR 106] (RIN: 2120-AJ55) received 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and the Committee on Ways and Means. January 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Means. 5812. A letter from the Commissioner, So- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 5802. A letter from the Chief, Trade and cial Security Administration, transmitting a tation and Infrastructure. Commercial Regulations Branch, Depart- proposed bill to amend titles II and XVI of 5792. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- ment of Homeland Security, transmitting the Social Security Act; to the Committee ment of Transportation, transmitting the the Department’s final rule — Remote Loca- on Ways and Means. Department’s annual report to Congress and tion Filing [USCBP-2006-0001] (RIN: 1505- 5813. A letter from the Chairman, Federal the National Transportation Safety Board on AB20) received December 29, 2009, pursuant Trade Commission, transmitting the Com- the regulatory status of open safety rec- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on mission’s Performance and Accountability ommendations relating to several safety Ways and Means. Report for Fiscal Year 2009; to the Com- issues; to the Committee on Transportation 5803. A letter from the Chief, Trade & Com- mittee on Oversight and Government Re- and Infrastructure. mercial Regulations Branch, Department of form. 5793. A letter from the Program Analyst, Homeland Security, transmitting the De- 5814. A letter from the General Counsel, Of- Department of Transportation, transmitting partment’s final rule — Haitian Hemispheric fice of Government Ethics, transmitting a the Department’s final rule — Standard In- Opportunity Through Partnership Encour- letter reporting that the Office of Govern- strument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff agement Acts of 2006 and 2008 [Docket No.: ment Ethics did not conduct or initiate com- Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- USCBP-2007-0062] (RIN: 1505-AB82) received petitions in FY 2009; to the Committee on dures; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket December 15, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Outer Continental Shelf (Ad Hoc). No.: 30703 Amdt. No. 3354] received January 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and 5815. A letter from the Vice Chairman, De- 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Means. fense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, trans- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- 5804. A letter from the Chief, Publications mitting the Board’s quarterly report to Con- structure. and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, gress on the Status of Significant Unresolved 5794. A letter from the Program Analyst, transmitting the Service’s final rule — Re- Issues with the Department of Energy’s De- Department of Transportation, transmitting lief and Guidance on Corrections of Certain sign and Construction Projects (dated De- the Department’s final rule — Standard In- Failures of a Nonqualified Deferred Com- cember 07, 2009); jointly to the Committees strument Approach Procedures, and Takeoff pensation Plan to Comply with Sec. 409A(a) on Armed Services and Appropriations. Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- [Notice 2010-06] received January 13, 2010, 5816. A letter from the Assistant Attorney dures; Miscellaneous Amendments [Docket pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- General, Department of Justice, transmit- No.: 30701 Amdt. No. 3352] received January mittee on Ways and Means. ting fourth quarterly report of FY 2009 on 12, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 5805. A letter from the Chief, Publications Uniformed Services Employment and Reem- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue ployment Rights Act; jointly to the Commit- structure. Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule tees on the Judiciary and Veterans’ Affairs.

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A bill to reauthorize the national DENT, Mr. GRIJALVA, and Mr. BRADY Resolution 1038. Resolution providing for small business tree planting program, and of Pennsylvania): consideration of the bill (H.R. 3726) to estab- for other purposes; to the Committee on H.R. 4520. A bill to help prevent the occur- lish the Castle Nugent National Historic Site Small Business. rence of cancer resulting from the use of ul- at St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, By Mr. GRAYSON: traviolet tanning lamps by imposing more and for other purposes; and for consideration H.R. 4510. A bill to amend the Federal Elec- stringent controls on the use of such devices, of the bill (H.R. 4474) to authorize the contin- tion Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban and for other purposes; to the Committee on ued use of certain water diversions located on contributions and expenditures by foreign Energy and Commerce. on National Forest System land in the nationals to domestic corporations in which By Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts (for Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness foreign principals have an ownership inter- himself and Mr. VAN HOLLEN): and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in the est; to the Committee on House Administra- H.R. 4521. A bill to direct the Secretary of State of Idaho, and for other purposes (Rept. tion. the Interior to agree to requests by lessees 111–401). Referred to the House Calendar. By Mr. GRAYSON: to amend certain oil and gas leases issued for H.R. 4511. A bill to amend the Federal Elec- f Central and Western Gulf of Mexico tracts, tion Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit cor- to incorporate price thresholds applicable to PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS porations which employ or retain registered royalty suspension provisions, and for other lobbyists from making expenditures or dis- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- bursements for electioneering communica- sources. bills and resolutions of the following tions under such Act, and for other purposes; titles were introduced and severally re- By Mr. PASCRELL (for himself, Mrs. to the Committee on House Administration. MALONEY, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. JOHNSON ferred, as follows: By Mr. BRALEY of Iowa: of Georgia, Mr. COHEN, Mr. SIRES, Mr. H.R. 4512. A bill to require the Secretary of By Mr. WU (for himself and Mr. LIPIN- DINGELL, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. LANCE, Energy to implement country-of-origin dis- SKI): Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. closure requirements with respect to motor H.R. 4502. A bill to strengthen the capacity LYNCH, Mr. KAGEN, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. vehicle fuels, and for other purposes; to the of eligible institutions to provide instruction TOWNS, Mr. BOREN, Mr. AL GREEN of Committee on Energy and Commerce. in nanotechnology; to the Committee on Texas, Mr. YARMUTH, Mrs. MCCARTHY By Mr. BUCHANAN: Science and Technology. of New York, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. H.R. 4513. A bill to create jobs by providing By Mr. SMITH of Texas (for himself, ROTHMAN of New Jersey, Mr. PAYNE, targeted tax relief to individuals and small Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. KING Mr. HOLT, Mr. STARK, Mr. COSTELLO, businesses, curb frivolous lawsuits, and for of New York, Mr. ROGERS of Ken- Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Ways tucky, Mr. CARTER, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. and Means, and in addition to the Commit- SENSENBRENNER, Mr. COBLE, Mr. JONES, and Mr. TIERNEY): tees on Financial Services, and the Judici- GALLEGLY, Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of H.R. 4522. A bill to amend the Federal Elec- ary, for a period to be subsequently deter- California, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, tion Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. JORDAN of Ohio, on contributions and expenditures by foreign sideration of such provisions as fall within Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. MAN- nationals to domestic corporations which are the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. ZULLO, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, and Mr. owned or controlled by foreign principals; to By Mr. CLAY (for himself, Mr. AUS- CANTOR): the Committee on House Administration. TRIA, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. PAYNE, H.R. 4503. A bill to provide for consultation By Mr. PERRIELLO: Mrs. SCHMIDT, Mr. SESTAK, and Mr. by the Department of Justice with other rel- H.R. 4523. A bill to amend the Federal Elec- evant Government agencies before deter- TIBERI): H.R. 4514. A bill to authorize the Secretary tion Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban mining to prosecute certain terrorism of- on contributions and expenditures by foreign fenses in United States district court, and of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determine the suitability and feasi- nationals to domestic corporations whose for other purposes; to the Committee on the shareholders include any foreign principals; Judiciary. bility of designating the Colonel Charles Young Home in Xenia, Ohio as a unit of the to the Committee on House Administration. By Mr. FOSTER: By Mr. SHULER (for himself, Mr. H.R. 4504. A bill to authorize the Federal National Park System, and for other pur- PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. BOU- Communications Commission to issue regu- poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- CHER, and Mr. PERRIELLO): lations against the censorship of Internet sources. H.R. 4524. A bill to authorize funding to search results, and for other purposes; to the By Mr. CONYERS (for himself and Mr. protect and conserve lands contiguous with Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in SMITH of Texas): the Blue Ridge Parkway to serve the public, addition to the Committee on Foreign Af- H.R. 4515. A bill to make certain technical and for other purposes; to the Committee on fairs, for a period to be subsequently deter- and conforming amendments to the Lanham Natural Resources. mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. WILSON of South Carolina: sideration of such provisions as fall within By Mr. DINGELL: the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. H.R. 4516. A bill to provide stability in the H.R. 4525. A bill to amend title 10, United By Mr. THORNBERRY (for himself and financial services industry by promoting States Code, to expand the eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay Mr. SNYDER): transparency, simplicity, fairness, account- H.R. 4505. A bill to enable State homes to ability, and equal access in the market for and veterans’ disability compensation to in- furnish nursing home care to parents any of consumer financial products or services and clude all members of the uniformed services whose children died while serving in the ensuring that no financial company becomes who are retired under chapter 61 of such title Armed Forces; to the Committee on Vet- too big to fail, and for other purposes; to the for disability, regardless of the members’ erans’ Affairs. Committee on Financial Services. disability rating percentage; to the Com- By Mr. COHEN (for himself, Mr. CON- By Mr. HALL of New York (for himself, mittee on Armed Services, and in addition to YERS, and Mr. SMITH of Texas): Mr. COHEN, and Ms. MCCOLLUM): the Committees on the Budget, and Vet- H.R. 4506. A bill to authorize the appoint- H.R. 4517. A bill to amend the Federal Elec- erans’ Affairs, for a period to be subse- ment of additional bankruptcy judges, and tion Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban quently determined by the Speaker, in each for other purposes; to the Committee on the on contributions and expenditures by foreign case for consideration of such provisions as Judiciary. nationals to domestic corporations which are fall within the jurisdiction of the committee By Mr. RODRIGUEZ (for himself, Mr. owned or controlled by foreign principals, to concerned. SMITH of Texas, Mr. MCCAUL, and Mr. increase the civil penalties applicable to for- By Mr. CHAFFETZ (for himself and GONZALEZ): eign nationals who violate the ban, and for Mr. JORDAN of Ohio): H.R. 4507. A bill to amend the Homeland other purposes; to the Committee on House H.J. Res. 72. A joint resolution dis- Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Sec- Administration. approving the action of the District of Co- retary of Homeland Security to establish the By Mr. HALL of New York: lumbia Council in approving the Religious Cyber Security Domestic Preparedness Con- H.R. 4518. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality sortium, and for other purposes; to the Com- enue Code of 1986 to deny a deduction for Amendment Act of 2009; to the Committee on mittee on Homeland Security. image advertising expenses for any trade or Oversight and Government Reform. By Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ: business the gross receipts of which exceed By Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado (for H.R. 4508. A bill to provide for an addi- $100 million; to the Committee on Ways and himself, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. CONAWAY, tional temporary extension of programs Means. and Mr. SNYDER):

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H. Con. Res. 230. Concurrent resolution rec- ing the U.S. Congress to meet its fiscal obli- H.R. 2563: Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN. ognizing the 150th anniversary of the Colo- gation to the citizens of Micronesia, the H.R. 2579: Mr. ELLISON. rado National Guard; to the Committee on Marshall Islands and Palau who reside in Ha- H.R. 2597: Ms. RICHARDSON and Mr. FILNER. Armed Services. waii; to the Committee on Natural Re- H.R. 2669: Mr. ISRAEL. By Mr. COSTELLO (for himself, Mr. sources. H.R. 2733: Ms. KOSMAS, Mr. SHULER, Mr. CLAY, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. CARNAHAN, 230. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the BACA, Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania, and Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. State of Michigan, relative to Senate Reso- Mr. LYNCH. JOHNSON of Illinois, and Mr. LIPIN- lution No. 100 urging the U.S. Congress and H.R. 2740: Mr. WEINER. SKI): the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to take H.R. 2799: Mr. WHITFIELD and Mr. COFFMAN H. Con. Res. 231. Concurrent resolution ex- immediate actions to prevent the Asian Carp of Colorado. pressing the sense of Congress that a com- from entering the Great Lakes; to the Com- H.R. 2855: Mr. CLEAVER. memorative postage stamp should be issued mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- H.R. 2866: Mrs. LOWEY and Mr. YOUNG of to honor the life of Elijah Parish Lovejoy; to ture. Alaska. the Committee on Oversight and Govern- H.R. 2882: Ms. HARMAN and Mr. MOORE of f ment Reform. Kansas. By Mr. LEE of New York (for himself, H.R. 2906: Mrs. MALONEY. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 2946: Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- Mr. ADLER of New Jersey, Mr. fornia and Mr. MASSA. SHIMKUS, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. TEAGUE, Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 2964: Mr. LOEBSACK, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. LUJA´ N, Mr. CAO, Mr. MICHAUD, were added to public bills and resolu- and Mrs. SCHMIDT. Mr. KAGEN, Mr. KIND, Mr. ROGERS of tions as follows: H.R. 2969: Mr. ISRAEL. Kentucky, Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee, H.R. 21: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 3012: Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. MOORE of Kansas, and Mr. HARP- fornia. H.R. 3017: Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. NYE, and ER): H.R. 39: Mr. LOEBSACK and Mr. Mrs. KIRKPATRICK of Arizona. H. Con. Res. 232. Concurrent resolution ex- MCDERMOTT. H.R. 3047: Mr. CUMMINGS and Mr. GON- pressing the sense of Congress that a site in H.R. 43: Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. PITTS, Mr. ZALEZ. Arlington National Cemetery should be pro- MOORE of Kansas, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. FIL- H.R. 3077: Ms. WATSON. vided for a memorial marker to honor the NER, Mr. JONES, Mr. TIERNEY, Mrs. MALONEY, H.R. 3078: Mr. CONYERS. memory of the 14 members of the Army’s and Mr. GONZALEZ. H.R. 3156: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of 24th Infantry Division who have received the H.R. 197: Mr. OWENS. Texas, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. RUSH, Mr. Medal of Honor; to the Committee on Armed H.R. 211: Mr. GRAVES. DELAHUNT, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. Services, and in addition to the Committee H.R. 272: Mr. THORNBERRY. PERRIELLO, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, on Veterans’ Affairs, for a period to be subse- H.R. 394: Mr. WHITFIELD. Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas, Ms. LEE of Cali- quently determined by the Speaker, in each H.R. 476: Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. BISHOP of fornia, and Ms. WATSON. case for consideration of such provisions as Georgia, and Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. H.R. 3164: Ms. BERKLEY. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee H.R. 510: Mr. LATHAM. H.R. 3189: Ms. MARKEY of Colorado. concerned. H.R. 519: Mr. MCMAHON. H.R. 3249: Mr. GRIJALVA. By Mr. NYE: H.R. 537: Mr. REYES. H.R. 3277: Ms. FUDGE. H. Res. 1037. A resolution expressing the H.R. 560: Mr. TIAHRT. H.R. 3286: Mrs. LOWEY and Mr. COOPER. sense of the House of Representatives that H.R. 571: Mr. MICHAUD. H.R. 3380: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, and Mrs. the actions by United States Armed Forces H.R. 678: Mr. WILSON of Ohio, Mr. WEINER, DAHLKEMPER. and first responders to help the people of Mr. FLEMING, Mr. HINCHEY, and Mrs. LOWEY. H.R. 3464: Mr. CHILDERS. Haiti after the recent devastating earth- H.R. 690: Mr. MICHAUD and Mr. HINCHEY. H.R. 3549: Mr. MICA. quake reflect the highest level of dedication H.R. 745: Mr. HALL of New York. H.R. 3564: Mr. CLAY and Mr. JOHNSON of and heroism; to the Committee on Armed H.R. 795: Mr. CLAY. Georgia. Services. H.R. 997: Mr. GOHMERT. H.R. 3582: Ms. GRANGER. ´ By Mr. LEE of New York (for himself, H.R. 1020: Ms. CHU and Ms. FUDGE. H.R. 3627: Mr. LUJAN. Mr. ARCURI, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. GER- H.R. 1026: Mr. MARCHANT. H.R. 3652: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. LACH, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. H.R. 1159: Ms. WOOLSEY. H.R. 3656: Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. EHLERS, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. PUTNAM, Mr. H.R. 1177: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas and H.R. 3695: Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. LARSON of Con- PAULSEN, and Mr. WILSON of South Mr. BRIGHT. necticut, Mr. MURPHY of New York, Mr. Carolina): H.R. 1204: Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. PAYNE, Mr. LEE of New York, and Ms. GINNY H. Res. 1039. A resolution supporting the H.R. 1310: Ms. CHU. BROWN-WAITE of Florida. H.R. 3712: Mr. TOWNS, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. goals and ideals of American Heart Month H.R. 1314: Mrs. CAPPS and Mr. KISSELL. TURNER, Mr. CONAWAY, and Mr. BARTLETT. and National Wear Red Day; to the Com- H.R. 1326: Mr. TONKO. H.R. 3721: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. mittee on Oversight and Government Re- H.R. 1347: Mr. KRATOVIL. H.R. 3734: Mr. SCHIFF. form. H.R. 1526: Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN and Mr. H.R. 3749: Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN. By Mr. SNYDER (for himself, Mr. MITCHELL. H.R. 3752: Mr. MORAN of Kansas. BOOZMAN, Mr. ROSS, and Mr. BERRY): H.R. 1557: Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. H.R. 3758: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. H. Res. 1040. A resolution honoring the life H.R. 1583: Mr. SIMPSON. H.R. 3790: Mr. COSTELLO and Mr. CLEAVER. and accomplishments of Donald Harington H.R. 1587: Mr. STUPAK. H.R. 3813: Mr. MURTHA. for his contributions to literature in the H.R. 1588: Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. H.R. 3822: Mr. NEUGEBAUER. United States; to the Committee on Over- H.R. 1806: Mr. PERRIELLO. H.R. 3824: Mr. NEUGEBAUER. sight and Government Reform. H.R. 1826: Mr. KENNEDY and Ms. SPEIER. H.R. 3838: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. f H.R. 1835: Mrs. EMERSON and Ms. GINNY H.R. 3914: Ms. MARKEY of Colorado. BROWN-WAITE of Florida. H.R. 3943: Mrs. DAHLKEMPER, Mr. BROWN of MEMORIALS H.R. 1866: Mr. REHBERG. South Carolina, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. AKIN, Mr. H.R. 1873: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Under clause 4 of Rule XXII, memo- DUNCAN, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Ms. FALLIN, H.R. 1895: Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. MCCAUL, and rials were presented and referred as fol- H.R. 1957: Mr. CONYERS and Mr. COURTNEY. lows: Ms. WATSON. H.R. 1964: Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. H.R. 3995: Mr. STUPAK. 227. The SPEAKER presented a memorial CARSON of Indiana, and Ms. WATSON. H.R. 4000: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois and Ms. of the Senate of the State of Michigan, rel- H.R. 2149: Ms. ESHOO. BORDALLO. ative to Senate Resolution No. 103 memori- H.R. 2254: Mr. ROONEY, Mr. H.R. 4022: Mr. PAUL. alizing the Congress of the United States to RUPPERSBERGER, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. LINDER, H.R. 4037: Mr. COURTNEY. Enact the Investment in Rural Afterschool Ms. SUTTON, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, H.R. 4051: Mr. MURTHA and Mr. FATTAH. Programs Act; to the Committee on Edu- and Mr. OWENS. H.R. 4053: Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia and cation and Labor. H.R. 2296: Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. CUMMINGS. 228. Also, a memorial of the House of Rep- H.R. 2377: Ms. BERKLEY and Mrs. MALONEY. H.R. 4090: Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania resentatives of the Commonwealth of Penn- H.R. 2478: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. ROGERS and Mr. ETHERIDGE. sylvania, relative to House Resolution No. of Alabama, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California, H.R. 4091: Mr. POE of Texas. 562 memorializing the Congress in its health and Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. H.R. 4104: Mr. MASSA and Mr. GORDON of care reform decisions to apply the American H.R. 2480: Ms. NORTON and Mr. KISSELL. Tennessee. Cancer Society’s guidelines for breast cancer H.R. 2521: Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. H.R. 4112: Mr. WILSON of Ohio. screening; to the Committee on Energy and H.R. 2546: Ms. RICHARDSON. H.R. 4116: Ms. GIFFORDS and Mr. LEVIN. Commerce. H.R. 2547: Ms. JENKINS and Mrs. H.R. 4144: Mr. KLEIN of Florida and Mrs. 229. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of BLACKBURN. BLACKBURN. the State of Hawaii, relative to a letter urg- H.R. 2553: Mr. POSEY. H.R. 4148: Ms. FUDGE.

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H.R. 4149: Mr. TOWNS. H. Res. 611: Mr. YARMUTH. H. Res. 1034: Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. H.R. 4177: Mr. ORTIZ and Mr. HINOJOSA. H. Res. 704: Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. CUMMINGS, and Mr. BERMAN. H.R. 4191: Mr. CARDOZA. QUIGLEY, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. FOSTER, H.R. 4199: Mr. HODES. Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. POSEY, and Mr. ROSKAM. f H.R. 4202: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, H. Res. 872: Mrs. MYRICK and Mr. BURTON of Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. Indiana. CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- TONKO, Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas, Mr. H. Res. 874: Mr. CONAWAY. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- H. Res. 879: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of GRIJALVA, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, and Mr. ITED TARIFF BENEFITS HODES. Texas, Mr. OWENS, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. ELLS- H.R. 4220: Mr. CARTER. WORTH, Ms. KOSMAS, Mr. DONNELLY of Indi- Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or H.R. 4226: Mr. PAUL. ana, Mr. MELANCON, Mr. CHANDLER, Mr. statements on congressional earmarks, H.R. 4234: Mr. GOHMERT and Mr. MARCHANT. CROWLEY, Ms. MARKEY of Colorado, Mr. limited tax benefits, or limited tariff H.R. 4241: Mr. KING of New York. CHILDERS, Mr. BOREN, Mr. TONKO, Ms. SHEA- benefits were submitted as follows: H.R. 4247: Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. HIMES, Mr. PORTER, Ms. SUTTON, Ms. EDWARDS of Mary- OFFERED BY MR. RAHALL HOLT, and Ms. SLAUGHTER. land, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. PASTOR of Arizona, H.R. 4258: Mr. MANZULLO and Mr. LARSEN of Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. BOYD, Mr. H.R. 4474, the Idaho Wilderness Water Fa- Washington. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. SAR- cilities Act, does not contain any congres- H.R. 4269: Mr. MASSA. BANES, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. MCCOLLUM, sional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or lim- H.R. 4274: Mr. BLUMENAUER and Ms. RICH- Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. ited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of ARDSON. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- rule XXI. H.R. 4278: Mr. ARCURI. fornia, Mr. BERRY, Mr. SCHAUER, Mr. HIMES, H.R. 4295: Mr. MAFFEI. Mr. PERLMUTTER, and Mr. WATT. f H.R. 4302: Ms. WOOLSEY. H. Res. 925: Mr. WAMP, Mr. PLATTS, and Mr. H.R. 4311: Mr. MCMAHON. BRADY of Pennsylvania. PETITIONS, ETC. H.R. 4312: Mr. BISHOP of Utah. H. Res. 929: Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. NADLER of New York, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. Under clause 1 of Rule XXII, peti- H.R. 4324: Mr. NYE, Mr. HARPER, and Mr. tions and papers were laid on the KLEIN of Florida. ELLISON, and Ms. DEGETTE. H. Res. 958: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 4343: Mr. COHEN, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- Clerk’s desk and referred as follows: H. Res. 990: Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. MARKEY of sissippi, and Mr. CLAY. 95. The SPEAKER presented a petition of Massachusetts, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. PRICE of H.R. 4356: Mr. OLVER, Mr. FARR, and Ms. The City of Key West, Florida, relative to North Carolina, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, and KILPATRICK of Michigan. Resolution No. 09-292 urging the Congress of Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. H.R. 4378: Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of Cali- the United States to adopt the Military H. Res. 996: Mrs. DAHLKEMPER, Mr. SES- fornia, Mr. SHULER, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Readiness Enhancement Act of 2009; to the SIONS, Mr. MARCHANT, Ms. MOORE of Wis- Ms. SUTTON, Mr. TOWNS, and Mr. Committee on Armed Services. consin, Ms. CLARKE, Ms. KILPATRICK of BUTTERFIELD. 96. Also, a petition of San Francisco Labor Michigan, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. MEEKS of New H.R. 4386: Mr. INSLEE. Council, California, relative to a Resolution York, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. H.R. 4393: Ms. KOSMAS. in solidarity for the people of Honduras and LATOURETTE, Mr. COURTNEY, and Mr. TOWNS. H.R. 4400: Mr. ELLISON, Ms. KOSMAS, Mr. urging the U.S. Congress to take strong H. Res. 1003: Mr. DINGELL, Mr. MEEK of ELLSWORTH, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. measures against the repressive coup govern- Florida, Mr. RUSH, Mr. WEINER, Mr. SABLAN, LOEBSACK, and Mr. BUCHANAN. ment in Honduras; to the Committee on For- Mr. OBERSTAR, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. H.R. 4403: Mr. NYE. eign Affairs. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. JACKSON of Illi- H.R. 4413: Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. 97. Also, a petition of Board of Supervisors nois, Mr. COSTA, Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut, H.R. 4427: Mrs. SCHMIDT, Mr. SOUDER, and of San Francisco, California, relative to Res- Ms. LEE of California, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. Mrs. BLACKBURN. olution No. 488-09 urging the Congress of the WELCH, and Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 4453: Mr. MCCOTTER and Mr. SENSEN- United States to legislatively support a H. Res. 1011: Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. KENNEDY, BRENNER. strong Tready to address Climate Change; to Ms. SPEIER, Mr. NYE, Mr. PETERS, Mr. H.R. 4459: Mr. GALLEGLY. the Committee on Foreign Affairs. GEORGE MILLER of California, and Ms. ROS- H.R. 4465: Mrs. BLACKBURN, Ms. BORDALLO, 98. Also, a petition of The City of Key LEHTINEN. and Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. West, Florida, relative to Resolution No. 09- H. Res. 1014: Mr. MICHAUD, Ms. WASSERMAN H.R. 4472: Mr. MCCOTTER and Mr. KILDEE. 293 urging the Congress of the United States SCHULTZ, Mr. LANCE, Mrs. MCMORRIS ROD- H.R. 4490: Mr. CALVERT, Mr. WOLF, Mrs. and the President to repeal the Defense of GERS, Mr. MAFFEI, Mr. KIRK, Mr. KAGEN, Mr. BONO MACK, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. PENCE, Mr. Marriage Act; to the Committee on the Judi- WOLF, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. HOLT, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, and Mr. MANZULLO. ciary. MASSA, Mr. ISRAEL, Ms. PINGREE of Maine, H.R. 4493: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. 99. Also, a petition of The Legislature of Mr. KLEIN of Florida, Mr. MEEK of Florida, H.J. Res. 13: Mr. MORAN of Virginia and Mr. Rockland County, New York, relative to Res- Mr. SIRES, Mr. BROWN of South Carolina, Ms. RYAN of Ohio. olution No. 596 petitioning the Congress of FUDGE, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mrs. H.J. Res. 37: Mr. MANZULLO. the United States to Introduce and Pass Leg- MALONEY, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. TONKO, Mr. H.J. Res. 66: Mrs. BLACKBURN and Mr. BUR- islation Establishing a U.S. Commission MOORE of Kansas, Mr. NADLER of New York, TON of Indiana. Aimed Soley at Monitoring and Combating Mr. LOBIONDO, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. SERRANO, H. Con. Res. 227: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHN- Modern-Day Slavery in All Its Forms; joint- Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. NORTON, SON of Texas, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, and Mr. ly to the Committees on the Judiciary and Mr. MEEKS of New York, and Mr. HODES. PIERLUISI. H. Res. 1019: Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Foreign Affairs. H. Res. 111: Mr. PETRI and Mr. CHILDERS. H. Res. 1022: Mr. ELLISON and Mr. NADLER 100. Also, a petition of City Council of H. Res. 213: Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. GRIJALVA, of New York. Watsonville, California, relative to Resolu- Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Mr. H. Res. 1024: Mr. STARK, Ms. LINDA T. tion No. 207-09 supporting the Dream Act of SERRANO, Mr. HONDA, and Mrs. NAPOLITANO. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, 2009 to Relieve Obstacles to Higher Edu- H. Res. 243: Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, and Ms. MCCOLLUM. cation and Permanent Residency for Long- H. Res. 267: Mr. MCCOTTER, Ms. HARMAN, H. Res. 1029: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN and Mr. term Immigrant but Non-Resident Minors; Mr. QUIGLEY, and Mr. TANNER. PLATTS. jointly to the Committees on the Judiciary H. Res. 278: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H. Res. 1033: Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. WILSON of and Education and Labor. H. Res. 330: Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. BOREN, Ms. South Carolina, Mrs. BONO MACK, Mr. YOUNG 101. Also, a petition of The Legislature of ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. BARTLETT, Mr. CONAWAY, of Florida, Mr. BARTLETT, Mr. BURTON of In- Rockland County, New York, relative to Res- Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. BERRY, diana, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. LEE of New York, olution No. 535 urging the U.S. House of Rep- Mr. BRIGHT, Mr. HONDA, and Mr. MINNICK. Mr. SHUSTER, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. DAVIS resentatives to pass H.R. 1691; jointly to the H. Res. 375: Mr. GRAYSON and Mr. MASSA. of Kentucky, Mr. HERGER, Ms. GRANGER, Mr. Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways H. Res. 443: Ms. CHU. WESTMORELAND, and Mr. WOLF. and Means, and Education and Labor.

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Vol. 156 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010 No. 10 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was appoint the Honorable JEANNE SHAHEEN, a The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- called to order by the Honorable Senator from the State of New Hampshire, pore. Without objection, it is so or- JEANNE SHAHEEN, a Senator from the to perform the duties of the Chair. dered. State of New Hampshire. ROBERT C. BYRD, President pro tempore. f PRAYER Mrs. SHAHEEN thereupon assumed IRAN SANCTIONS ACT The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- the chair as Acting President pro tem- Mr. REID. Madam President, at the fered the following prayer: pore. end of last December, I made a com- Let us pray. f mitment to bring S. 2799, the Com- Almighty and everlasting God, the RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY prehensive Iran Sanctions Account- Author and Giver of all good things, LEADER ability and Divestment Act, to the nourish our Senators with Your good- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Senate floor. This critical legislation ness that they may produce the fruits would impose new sanctions on Iran’s of exemplary works that honor Your pore. The majority leader is recog- nized. refined petroleum sector and tighten Name. Lead them by their setbacks existing U.N. sanctions. The act will and victories into a deeper knowledge f create pressure on the Iranian regime of Your plans and purposes for this SCHEDULE and help stop Iran from acquiring a nu- land we love. Give them light for their Mr. REID. Madam President, fol- clear weapon. I thank Senator DODD, darkness and strength for every aspira- lowing leader remarks, the Senate will Senator KERRY, and many other Sen- tion that seeks to glorify Your Name. resume consideration of H.J. Res. 45, a ators for their hard work. May the knowledge of Your redeeming joint resolution increasing the statu- I have had conversations with the providence be a lamp illuminating the tory limit on the debt. The time until distinguished Republican leader. We way ahead. Lord, strengthen them by 11:30 a.m. will be equally divided and are committed to finding a time to do Your spirit, using them as channels for controlled between the two leaders or this legislation. This is going to be a Your coming kingdom. Make them their designees. At 11:30 a.m., the Sen- piece of legislation dealing with just positive people who are expectant of ate will proceed to a series of two roll- this narrow issue. We cannot get into Your best for our Nation and world. foreign aid and all those other things. We pray in Your powerful Name. call votes. Those votes will be in rela- I am reaching out to my Republican Amen. tion to the Baucus amendment No. 3300 regarding a Social Security exemption, colleagues to help me find a path to get f to be followed by a vote on the Conrad that done in the next few weeks. We PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE amendment No. 3302 regarding a fiscal started this session by working on im- The Honorable JEANNE SHAHEEN led task force. The Senate will recess from portant legislation to prevent the Fed- the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: 12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. today for the eral Government from defaulting on its I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the weekly caucus luncheons. obligations, including my amendment United States of America, and to the Repub- We are operating under an agreement to put in place strict statutory require- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, that limits amendments to the debt ments that will ensure the cost of any indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. limit resolution, and only a few amend- new spending or tax cuts will not in- f ments remain in order. I encourage crease our deficit. But everyone should Senators with amendments on the list APPOINTMENT OF ACTING know that I am looking forward to to come to the floor to offer their PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE moving on the Iran Sanctions Act, as I amendments if they would like their have indicated, but we are going to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendments to be considered. need some cooperation to get this leg- clerk will please read a communication ORDER OF PROCEDURE islation done. I had a conversation to the Senate from the President pro Madam President, with respect to the with the Republican leader yesterday, tempore (Mr. BYRD). time under my control for debate with and it is our goal to finish the legisla- The legislative clerk read the fol- respect to the Baucus and Conrad tion on the debt limit quickly. Hope- lowing letter: amendments to H.J. Res. 45, I ask fully, we can do that and maybe the U.S. SENATE, unanimous consent that the time be Bernanke nomination by Thursday or PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, provided to Senators BAUCUS and Friday. Washington, DC, January 26, 2010. To the Senate: CONRAD and that they equally divide The Republicans have scheduled a re- Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, and control this time that was under treat. We are going to have one next of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby my designation. week. When this was scheduled, no one

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We are not going to have any leg- that would have raised their taxes and hope that he deals not in a retooled islative issues here unless the Repub- their health insurance premiums and message but in a changed direction and licans have agreed. We are not going to slashed Medicare for seniors in the that he advances it with the same kind interfere in any way with their retreat. middle of a recession. of enthusiasm and intensity that he at- These are extremely important. The By the time November came around, tempted to advance his health care two caucuses can move alone and not Americans had clearly run out of pa- plan. be bothered by other things. It is very tience—not with the President, whom Here are some of the things the important. We are going to do the same they like, but with the administra- President could do tomorrow night: next week. I think what we have done tion’s policies. They rejected a trillion- First, put the 2,700-page Democratic in the last year or so has been impor- dollar stimulus bill that was supposed health care bill on the shelf and leave tant. We used to do these retreats on to stop unemployment at 8 percent but it there. The best first step we could Fridays, but with schedules such as did not. They rejected a budget that take in righting our economic ship is they are, not many people showed up, will double the national debt in 5 years to take this job-killing and tax-in- or not as many as we wanted. With the and triple it in 10. And they rejected a creasing monstrosity off the table once new schedule of having votes on Tues- health care plan that would have led to and for all and move toward the kind of day and Thursday, in fact, it causes higher costs, lower quality, and mas- step-by-step approach Americans real- people to want to be here on Wednes- sive new government spending. The ly want. Second, declare that taxes will not go day. American people have spoken clearly. up at the end of the year as scheduled I look forward to working with the They want a new policy direction. for millions of American families and Republican leader and others in coming This is why some of the comments we businesses. Even some Democrats are up with a glidepath to finishing these have been hearing in the administra- calling on the President to do this. matters as quickly as we can. By vir- tion about its plans for the year ahead Struggling small businesses are asking tue of some cloture motions I filed, we are so distressing. The lesson of the themselves whether they can hire new are scheduled for votes in the morning. last year should be crystal clear: Amer- workers. The prospect of a massive tax I want to do everything I can to avoid icans are not happy with the adminis- hike makes it far less likely that they that and will maybe put those over tration’s approach. They are tired of will. until Thursday or maybe try to get rid the spending, debt, and government takeovers. They want a step-by-step Third, return unused TARP money of those votes today would be the best and put it toward paying down the def- thing we could do. approach to our problems, not grand government experiments and schemes. icit. Taxpayers who bailed out the I am happy to yield to my friend the banks last year are wondering why Republican leader. Yet some in the administration seem to believe that the message of Virginia, their money is still laying around f New Jersey, and Massachusetts is unspent. Money that has come back to RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY something entirely different. They the Treasury should be used to pay LEADER seem to think the voters are frustrated down the deficit, not used on new at nothing in particular, that they are spending programs. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Fourth, job programs. The stimulus just angry in general. The proper re- pore. The Republican leader is recog- was sold to the public on the promise sponse to these elections, the adminis- nized. that it would hold unemployment at 8 tration seems to think, is to retool its f percent. A year later, unemployment is message to make people believe it is at 10 percent, its highest level in a THE ECONOMY finding new ways to help the economy, quarter century. At a time of trillion- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, even as it continues to pursue the dollar deficits, the President should di- a year ago this week, millions of Amer- exact same policies as before. One of rect unspent stimulus funds to pay icans were looking to Washington with the President’s top advisers insisted down our debts right now, rather than the hope that always comes with a new over the weekend, for example, that have the money spent on questionable beginning. In the midst of a terrible the administration will continue to projects 9 years down the road. economic downturn, a new President pursue its plan for health care even as Fifth, no more debt. Later this week, was vowing to meet our problems head- it works to retool its message on the the administration, with an assist from on. Americans hoped for every success, economy. This is a clear sign that the Democrats in Congress, plans to in- but in the 12 months that have passed administration has not gotten the mes- crease the amount of money available since then, Americans have not seen sage; that it has become too attached on the Federal credit card by nearly $2 the improvements they were hoping to its own pet goals; that it is stuck in trillion. In other words, they want to for. Far from it. Since last January, neutral when the American people are increase the amount of money we can nearly 3.5 million Americans have lost asking it to change direction. And then borrow by an amount equivalent to their jobs and nearly 3 million have the administration said over the week- what it cost to pay for the entire Fed- lost their homes. Americans are still end that Americans will not know eral budget 10 years ago. struggling, and they are looking to what is in the Democratic plan for Sixth, explain to the American peo- Washington for the policies that will health care unless and until it is ple how the Federal Government will right our economic ship. passed. That is precisely the problem. end its ownership of auto companies, To their credit, the President and his Americans do not want to have to insurance companies, and banks. Amer- allies in Congress tried to do some- learn about what politicians in Wash- icans do not think the U.S. Govern- thing about our economic situation. ington are doing to their health care ment should be one of the largest Unfortunately, their policies missed after the fact. They want to know the shareholders of GM, Chrysler, and AIG. the mark, and 2009 was another very details before the changes are ap- Seventh, energy. Nuclear power is difficult year. Americans waited pa- proved, not later. one of the cleanest, most efficient tiently for the administration and Con- Americans are not frustrated in gen- sources of energy. The President gress to implement policies that would eral; they are frustrated with an ad- should commit to expanding it. Until create the conditions for creating jobs, ministration that insists on taking these clean green sites are up and run- growing businesses, and helping strug- them in a direction they do not want ning, he should allow the States to gling middle-class families weather the to go and which does not seem to be in- drill for oil and natural gas off their recession. Instead, they got policies terested in acknowledging the direc- shores, if they want to. that vastly increased government tion in which Americans actually want These are just a few concrete things spending and put a crushing amount of to go. the President could do to show the

VerDate Nov 24 2008 00:22 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26JA6.001 S26JAPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with SENATE January 26, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S211 American people he is committed to consent that I be recognized to manage regain our stride, as we should. But to working with both parties to address the time on our side. dismiss this and say it is just a vain ef- the problems Americans are most con- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- fort that had no impact is to ignore the cerned about, such as doing whatever it pore. Without objection, it is so or- obvious. takes to create jobs and get people who dered. Let me also say about the health have lost their jobs back to work. Mr. GREGG. After the Senator from care bill that we know—and the Sen- Americans aren’t looking for cos- Illinois, I will yield up to 10 minutes to ator from Montana, as our leader in metic proposals. They do not want the the Senator from Alabama. the Finance Committee, knows this administration to push sweeping The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- personally—of the efforts the Senator changes it wants but to nibble around pore. The Senator from Illinois is rec- from Montana made to reach out to the the edges when it comes to changes the ognized. Republican side of the aisle. He had 61 American people want. It is time for THE ECONOMY personal meetings with Republican the White House to show it is listening Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I Senators—Senators Grassley and Enzi to the American people. If the Presi- thank the chairman of the Senate Fi- and Snowe—in an effort to make this a dent opts for solutions that reflect the nance Committee, the Senator from bipartisan bill. Sadly, it didn’t result real concerns of the American people, Montana, for yielding 5 minutes. in a bipartisan bill but not for lack of if he moves to the middle with com- I have listened carefully to the state- effort on our side, not for lack of effort monsense bipartisan ideas on job cre- ment made by the Republican minority in the Senate HELP Committee or the ation, then he can expect the support leader on the floor, and I think he has Senate Finance Committee, where 170 of Republicans. characterized the last year leaving out Republican amendments were adopted. It is not too late. It is not too late to some very important facts, some glar- Yet, at the end of the day, only one Re- deliver the kind of commonsense re- ing omissions in his statement. publican Senator—Senator SNOWE of forms Americans want. What the Republican leader failed to Maine—would cast a favorable vote for Madam President, I yield the floor. mention is, when this President came the committee effort. To argue this has to the White House, he inherited the been a partisan effort, well, it has been, f worst economic mess in the history of to some extent, but not for lack of ef- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME this country since the Great Depres- fort on the Democratic side to engage the Republicans. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- sion. The President turned to both par- ties—Democrats and Republicans—and What if the Republicans had their pore. Under the previous order, the way on health care? What if we lit- leadership time is reserved. said: We need to turn this economy around and do it quickly. He, person- erally walked away from this chal- f ally, appealed to the Republican Mem- lenge? I tell you what will happen: In 7 years, the Medicare Trust Fund will be INCREASING THE STATUTORY bers of the Senate and the House to exhausted. Under the bill we had before LIMIT ON THE PUBLIC DEBT join him in a bipartisan effort to turn this economy around. At the end of the the Senate, we added 9 years of life to The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- day, the President put forward a plan that Medicare Trust Fund. If we do pore. Under the previous order, the to reinvest in America and recover this nothing, as many Republicans would Senate will resume consideration of economy that didn’t draw one single have us do, that Medicare Trust Fund H.J. Res. 45, which the clerk will re- Republican vote of support in the will start to fail in 7 years. Let me also add, if we do nothing, the port. House and only three Republican Sen- number of uninsured will grow from 47 The legislative clerk read as follows: ate votes. It was, in fact, largely a million today in America to 57 million A joint resolution (H.J. Res. 45) increasing Democratic effort but not because the and continue to grow. People will lose the statutory limit on the public debt. President didn’t try to include the Re- their insurance, and those insured will Pending: publicans in this effort. have little protection as this market Baucus (for Reid) amendment No. 3299, in What has been the net impact? The becomes even more ruthless. the nature of a substitute. Senator from Kentucky comes to the Finally, let me add, the cost of Baucus amendment No. 3300 (to amend- floor and is very critical of the state of ment No. 3299), to protect Social Security. health insurance, if we do nothing, is the economy. It is easy to be critical. going to grow dramatically. We expect Conrad-Gregg amendment No. 3302 (to But let us understand from where we amendment No. 3299), to establish a Bipar- it to more than double in 10 years. tisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Ac- came. When the President took office, Think about that—what it means to in- tion, to assure the long-term fiscal stability we were losing in the range of 800,000 dividual wage earners, businesses, and and economic security of the Federal Gov- jobs a month in America—800,000 a families if more and more money has ernment of the United States, and to expand month. It was awful. Now we are down to be plowed into health insurance future prosperity and growth for all Ameri- to about 10 percent of that total per costs with no increase in coverage. cans. month that we are losing. It is still too Reid amendment No. 3305 (to amendment That is the reality of the Republican high. We want to start gaining jobs. approach. Do nothing or do little but No. 3299), to reimpose statutory pay-as-you- But understand, in 1 year, we have re- go. go slowly. Take tiny, little pieces of Baucus amendment No. 3306 (to amend- duced by 90 percent the monthly loss in this instead of looking at the challenge ment No. 3299), to establish a Bipartisan unemployment. It is a trend line which we face. That may be the political re- Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action, to is positive, moving us toward a grow- ality, but I don’t applaud it. assure the long-term fiscal stability and eco- ing economy and growing employment. Our effort at comprehensive health nomic security of the Federal Government of That is because the President took care reform took on an issue which is the United States, and to expand future pros- leadership, took control, and—largely central to our economy’s growth. If we perity and growth for all Americans. with Democratic votes—passed a stim- don’t deal with the cost of health care, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ulus package. unfortunately, we are going to find pore. Under the previous order, the Also, remember that in April of last ourselves in a very difficult competi- time until 11:30 shall be equally divided year—2009—the Dow Jones industrial tive position in the world. between the two leaders or their des- index was at 6,500. This morning it is at The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ignees. 10,000. That index, which at least is a pore. The Senator’s time has expired. The Senator from Montana. reliable index of some economic Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, I Mr. BAUCUS. Madam President, I growth, showed almost a 60-percent in- yield the floor. understand there has been a time allo- crease in value over this 1-year period The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- cation amongst several of us, but I of time. pore. The Senator from Alabama. would like to yield 5 minutes of the To be totally dismissive of this effort BERNANKE REAPPOINTMENT time reserved to me to the Senator by the administration is to ignore the Mr. SESSIONS. Madam President, I from Illinois. obvious: We have come a long way. We wish to share a few remarks on the re- Mr. GREGG. Madam President, if the have stared down at the abyss and we appointment of Mr. Bernanke as Chair- Senator will yield, I ask unanimous have drawn back and we are starting to man of the Federal Reserve Board. I do

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That free economies have a kind of economic straight, honest talk. ‘‘You can’t borrow your way out of tendency to boom and bust, there can We are told not to worry; that we are debt.’’ How true. Shouldn’t we be hear- be no doubt. But sound Federal eco- going to spend our way out of debt. We ing such common sense from the Fed? nomic and fiscal policy that promotes will have the government stimulate You can’t produce something from stability and a sound dollar can miti- the economy. Well, if that is so easy, nothing. There is no free lunch. Some- gate against the excesses of market cy- why don’t we do it every day—just body will pay. Our ‘‘masters of the uni- cles and keep them from ratcheting out spend, spend, spend forever? If that verse’’ think these rules don’t apply to of control, as we have seen here. doesn’t work, we can have another them—a most dangerous arrogance in- What role did Mr. Bernanke play be- stimulus package, they tell us. Deficits deed. fore the bubble burst? For 3 years, he don’t matter. Debt doesn’t matter. We Right now, the American people, our served on the Federal Reserve Board, will worry about the consequences of constituents, are the ones paying. It is where much of our Nation’s financial that later. The President of the Euro- time for the ‘‘masters of the universe’’ policy is set and, in 2006, he followed pean Union said this strategy was the who are responsible to pay—those who Mr. Greenspan as Chairman. The Amer- economic ‘‘road to hell.’’ And I think rejected the tried and true; those who ican people have a right to ask: How that is an embarrassment to the believe that since we are blessed with did he perform during that period? Did United States. The Chinese are aghast. their leadership, with their brilliance, he see this crisis coming, did he give But this is the plan of the President America doesn’t have to move forward warning, and did he take any actions and Mr. Bernanke—spend it now, worry steadily and soundly; that the old that could have ameliorated or avoided later. verities do not apply and, if things get the catastrophe that has befallen us? Mr. Bernanke’s nomination is before a bit dicey, why by exercising their The minutes of the Federal Reserve us today. He was the prime architect of skill and exceptional knowledge they Board during the critical 2003 time pe- the policies that got us into this mess. can fix it before anything bad happens. riod show he was what the Wall Street He did not see it coming. He supported Did that happen before, in 2007? They Journal called ‘‘the intellectual archi- the disastrous $800 billion stimulus were not so smart then. tect’’ of the loose money policies that, package, every penny of which was I think these are the most dangerous as the Journal notes, kept: mainly social spending—had to be bor- leaders—the ones who know the rules . . . monetary policy exceptionally easy rowed, and it has not produced the but believe they are so brilliant that for far too long as the economy grew rapidly kind of jobs and growth we needed be- they may ignore them. from 2003–2005. He imagined a ‘‘deflation’’ cause it was not focused sufficiently on Mr. Taylor, the one of the rule, laid that never occurred, ignored the asset bub- job creation. it out in the Wall Street Journal on bles in commodities and housing, dismissed Mr. Bernanke also supported the $182 January 11, 2010. I don’t see how any- concerns about dollar weakness, and in the billion bailout of AIG, and now we one can seriously argue that keeping process stoked the credit mania that led to know most of that money was used to the financial panic. interest rates so low, maintaining easy compensate AIG’s counterparties, such money, during the 2002–2005 period did That is what the Wall Street Journal as Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank not play a significant role in the bub- said about it, and I think that has to be at 100 cents on the dollar, which I ble and the resulting bust. Not only considered an accurate and fair com- think is unthinkable. Last November, was Chairman Bernanke intimately in- ment. Only responsible actions, per- the TARP inspector general, Neil volved in the creation of these disas- haps painful to us now in the short run, Barofsky, reported that the Federal trous policies, as was President founded on mature understanding of Reserve did not believe AIG’s counter- Obama’s Secretary of Treasury the forces that actually control world parties posed a systemic risk to the Geithner, but he maintains today his economies will do today. The time for economy, which frankly calls into violation of the Taylor rule was no artificial government policies and question the entire justification for the harm no foul. spending and stimulus is past. Nothing bailout. Chairman Bernanke should be re- comes from nothing. Reducing deficits Amazingly, Chairman Bernanke has jected for his grievous previous mis- significantly will be necessary and will learned little from these errors, and takes that helped cause this economic be painful, but only such a policy, reso- that worries me. Tragically, he is sup- debacle, and he should be rejected, lutely executed, will inspire real con- porting or acquiescing in policies that even more emphatically, for his failure fidence that we are on the right track. I think have proven not to work and to learn from his mistakes. Transferring massive private debt to mas- are contrary to sound common sense. If In December, former Chairman Alan sive government debt, as we have done, tri- there is any dispute about his leader- Greenspan testified before the Senate pling our total national debt in 10 years—as ship, I call my colleagues’ attention to Committee on Homeland Security and we are on the path to do under the Presi- his speech on January 3. There he dent’s own budget—is wrong and unaccept- Government Affairs, saying: able. Experts and the normal person know plainly refused to acknowledge his The challenge to contain this threat is such policies will only end poorly. We need loose money policies were a significant more urgent than at any time in our history. the kind of responsible policies the bipar- factor in creating the bubble and the Our nation has never before had to confront tisan team of Fed Chairman Paul Volcker inevitable bust. Incredibly, he relied on so formidable a fiscal crisis as is now visible and President Reagan executed, policies that half-truths to justify his abandonment just over the horizon. led eventually to 20 years of sound growth. of the Taylor rule, a formula that has That is a real warning. But, for sure, stabilizing an economy in tur- proven to work to contain the tempta- We need a courageous Chairman of moil was difficult for them and for the Amer- tion for excessively low interest rates. the Fed, of the quality and firmness of ican people at the time, for a while. But the While anyone can make a mistake, Chairman Volcker, one who average people understood sound policy was needed in the early 1980s, and they stayed with their becoming too insulated, too arrogant, Americans, and importantly, our top strong leaders through the tough times. The too political, and coming to believe corporate leaders, will recognize as people knew then we had acted irrespon- tried and true principles no longer being a consistent voice and force for sibly—as we have today—and they knew a apply in the new world of today, is es- sound financial policy—one who knows steep hill had to be climbed to get us on pecially dangerous. He has not admit- he is not so brilliant that he can cease sound footing. They met the challenge. ted his mistakes nor is he calling us to to be bound by the iron laws of eco- I am not seeing that kind of leader- the tried and true. Sound money, low nomics and markets. ship today. President Reagan knew he taxes, solid, steady growth, and in- We need a courageous Fed Chairman would be criticized, but he knew this creased productivity based on the his- who has the firmness of Mr. Volcker to great Nation would rebound. He had toric principles of a free economy— lead us through this period. I have not

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Colorado. from even getting off the ground. Deficit and debt will rise to an un- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- For my part, I introduced the Deficit precedented level in the coming dec- pore. The Senator from Colorado is rec- Reduction Act, which would reinstitute ades without major changes in our fis- ognized. discretionary spending limits and cap cal policies. As of today, our national AMENDMENT NO. 3302 our deficit to 3 percent of the GDP, and debt has reached a staggering $12.3 tril- Mr. BENNET. Madam President. I I cosponsored pay-go. Yet even ideas as lion. It has continued to climb at an would like to express my strong sup- basic as these have faced stiff opposi- average of $3.89 billion per day since port for the Conrad-Gregg fiscal task tion. the fall of 2007. We need the Conrad-Gregg amend- force amendment. I thank Chairman I am not complaining. Like you, we ment. Their commission would enable CONRAD and Senator GREGG for crafting are freshmen here. But we were dealt Congress to reduce the deficit without a proposal that rises above petty Wash- the cards and we have the responsi- the usual backroom deals, appeasing of ington partisan bickering. bility to take care of it and handle it. special interest groups, and engaging When my oldest daughter Caroline If we do not address this, the Federal in partisan blamesmanship. was born in 1999, our Nation’s debt It is a shame that a commission is debt will go skyrocketing from 53 per- stood at about $5.6 trillion. Our coun- necessary. But it is. We have to take cent of our gross domestic product at try welcomed her with an unpaid bill the partisanship out of reducing the the end of fiscal 2009 to more than 300 totaling $20,000—the amount every deficit or nothing will get done. The percent of GDP in 2050. If we take no American would have to pay up in commission can do this. Sadly, Con- action, that will be almost three times order to balance the budget. gress, left to its own devices, has prov- the existing record which was set back But there was reason for hope. A en that it will not. when the debt had reached 122 percent President was working with Congress, Conrad-Gregg is a chance to make of GDP at the end of World War II. using pay-go and discretionary spend- Congress live by fiscal rules. I com- That would leave the economy vulner- ing limits—and reducing our annual mend the President for expressing his able to significant harm. deficit down to virtually zero, even strong support for this amendment. Since 2001 we have acted as though running a surplus in a much stronger And to my Republican and Demo- debts and deficits did not matter. The economy than today’s. cratic colleagues, now is our chance to national debt has nearly doubled since Two years later, we welcomed Caro- show that you are serious about real then because of the way we have paid line’s younger sister Halina into our reform—serious about reducing our def- for things such as wars in Iraq and Af- family. Our debt had jumped to about icit. ghanistan and the Bush tax schemes. $5.8 trillion. She also owed about I urge my colleagues to follow JUDD Congresses of the past dealt with these $20,000. We had a new administration GREGG’s lead, and to follow KENT by not paying for them and that has with new priorities—tax cuts that were CONRAD’s lead. They designed this com- made the recession worse. We are on not paid for, a prescription drug plan mission to allow for everyone’s point of track to double it yet again. Our eco- that was piled on the deficit, and un- view. nomic future is on the line and we funded mandates like No Child Left Be- When I think about extending the must work together to fight for sta- hind, and the war in Iraq. debt limit, I cannot help but return to bility and a solution. In 2004, we welcomed our youngest my daughters and all the children The fiscal situation is wreaking daughter Anne. The debt had sky- across this country. They have their havoc in my own State of Alaska. Alas- rocketed to over $7.3 trillion. Anne’s entire lives in front of them. ka’s unemployment rate is at a record share of the national debt stood at Most of us in this body are parents or level of 8.4 percent. Our economic secu- $25,000. grandparents or aunts or uncles. One rity clearly is at risk. China is our No. By Caroline’s 10th birthday last year, way or another, we are in public serv- 1 creditor and has put us on notice re- the national debt stood at about $11 ice to help our kids. Let’s view the garding their concerns about American trillion—double what it was when she Conrad-Gregg proposal through their economic decisions. What would hap- was born. She owed about $36,000 at eyes. They are depending on us to plan pen if China and other foreign nations this point. I would have to say that is for their future—to pay for our tax cuts decided they would no longer engage in a lousy birthday present for any 10- and to restrain our spending impulses financial relationships with the United year-old. to only the most important priorities. States? The answer is frightening: I urge support for the deficit commis- Now we have had to deal with the higher taxes and interest rates. sion proposal. We need 60 Senators to worst recession since the Great Depres- To my friends across the aisle, let’s stand for fiscal responsibility. Let’s sion, and the necessary steps we have put aside partisan politics and do what not allow this chance for bipartisan taken to provide middle class and is right for the American people. Many breakthrough to pass us by. Vote yes small business tax cuts and preserve of you are preparing to vote against on Conrad-Gregg. I yield the floor. jobs for police officers and teachers The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- raising the debt limit as well as the have contributed to the red ink. pore. The Senator from North Dakota Conrad-Gregg amendment and others. Today, our debt stands at just over is recognized. In fact, six of my Republican friends $12 trillion. Each person owes about Mr. CONRAD. I thank the Senator withdrew their support for this amend- $40,000. By 2019, the White House from Colorado for his very powerful ment this past Friday, just 24 hours be- projects that it will double yet again. and persuasive remarks this morning. I fore the Obama administration en- If we do not come to our senses soon, hope colleagues are listening. This is a dorsed it. What does that say to the we may pass the point of no return time that will define part of our eco- American people? What does it say to with this unfair and vast mortgage on nomic future. This vote this morning the American families trying to bal- our children’s future. will be a vote that will be recorded in ance their family budgets? It says poli- The other day I was at a house party history. tics as usual. in Denver and I was talking about how Senator BEGICH is seeking time. I know my own constituents expect we were passing this debt on to our Mr. BEGICH. Madam President, I am me to play by the same rules they do, kids and they were going to have to seeking to speak on this issue. to be responsible and pay the bills. I re- pay it back. Caroline was with me. We Mr. CONRAD. I yield 5 minutes to mind all of you that increasing the walked outside the party and she said: the Senator from Alaska, Senator debt limit does not authorize a single Daddy? I said: What? She said: Just to BEGICH. cent of new spending. It simply enables

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I economic security and the future of The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- want to study the budget the White this country. I call upon my six col- pore. The Senator from Colorado. House will send us too. I am going to leagues to reconsider and join me in Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Madam keep fighting for other solutions, prac- doing the right thing. President, I want to start out by ac- tical solutions, to restoring fiscal re- Americans are frustrated by the po- knowledging the tremendous leader- sponsibility, such as tough statutory litical games that are played here in ship of Senator GREGG and Senator pay-go rules, earmark reform, a line- Washington. I stand here before you CONRAD. Their work together is a item veto authority for the President, wondering if some of my friends across breath of fresh air in a town that, un- and offering the Conrad-Gregg fiscal the aisle are suffering from amnesia. fortunately, has become polarized over task force that is before us today. How is it that so many of my Repub- these last months. But the amendment Unfortunately, as is often the case, lican colleagues voted seven times to today before us is a chance to start partisan politics continues to get in raise the debt limit when they were in anew. the way of pragmatic solutions, and the majority and voted at least that In that spirit, I rise today in support there has been more interest in casting many times for policies and spending of the Conrad-Gregg amendment of blame for deficit spending than break- that were not paid for, but today they which I am an original cosponsor. As ing the mold and trying a new ap- stand prepared to vote against America we have heard, the amendment would proach. Well, I have something to say simply paying the bills? I call upon my create a bipartisan task force to comb today. Both parties are responsible for colleagues on both sides of the aisle to through the Federal budget and then the present situation. So let’s quit support the Conrad-Gregg amendment make recommendations for reining in pointing fingers and let’s go to work or, if that fails, other options that I our annual exploding deficits. and bridge our political divides. We can know will be prepared by Senator BAU- In this light, I also applaud President do that by putting in place this biparti- CUS and others. It is critical that we Obama’s call yesterday for a 3-year sanship fiscal task force to review the deal with this deficit. freeze in Federal discretionary spend- entire budget and then force us to take Again, I am not complaining. I got ing. This is a bold announcement. The a vote on those recommendations. elected. I ran for this office. We were President has made clear he has heard It will be a hard pill to swallow, but dealt the cards and it is the responsi- the American people, including those it is medicine that we need to take. In bility of this Congress to step up, pay from Colorado who have asked that the today’s political atmosphere, it is un- the bills, and look at the long-term fu- Federal Government get control over fortunate that the Democrats and Re- ture. As Senator BENNET laid out, its ever-increasing deficits and debt. publicans have a hard time finding speaking about his family, his child Deficit spending, kept as a manage- common ground. But this Gregg- doesn’t want to pay the bill in the fu- able percentage of our economic out- Conrad Commission provides a strong ture. We have a responsibility and it is put, is one thing, but a deficit of the example of how we indeed can and a painful responsibility because the magnitude that we now face is not sus- must work together on bipartisan solu- bills have mounted and there has been tainable. The trajectory we are on tions to meet our Nation’s most press- a lack of that responsibility over the makes our current annual deficit look ing problems. last decade plus. But it is incumbent like peanuts. We are at, in sum, a crit- Coloradans, I know, expect no less upon us to reach across the aisle and ical point in our Nation’s economic his- from me or from Senator BENNET. The figure out the right solution for the tory. If we fail to address this issue fact that President Obama has signaled long term. now, the Federal deficit will have sig- his strong support for this amendment I yield the remainder of my time. nificant economic ramifications in the underlines the critical importance of The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- short run, as Senator GREGG has point- this effort. pore. The Senator from North Dakota ed out, and it will severely undermine Back in Colorado, back in New is recognized. the prospects for our children and our Hampshire, back in North Dakota, and Mr. CONRAD. Madam President, I grandchildren in the long run. throughout the rest of the United thank the Senator from Alaska, Mr. Our exploding debt could drive disas- States, families are tightening their BEGICH, for his strong statement. I also trous inflation and leave future genera- belts, living within their means, and thank him for his attention to the def- tions with fewer resources to invest in, paying down their own personal debt. icit and debt. In meeting after meeting, among other things, infrastructure and When they look at Washington, all the Senator from Alaska has been one education. My colleague from Colo- they see is partisan bickering and ex- of the leaders, along with Senator BEN- rado, Senator BENNET, put it in per- ploding national debt, and no efforts to NET of Colorado and Senator UDALL of spective when he said: Each and every find viable solutions. Colorado. Coloradan today owes $40,000 to our na- So, in my opinion, and the opinion of Over and over, they have emphasized tional debt. In addition, American tax- many Senators, the best and perhaps the need to our colleagues to face up to payers last year put forward $250 bil- the only way to effectively address this the debt threat. I very much appreciate lion to our creditors just for interest potential calamity of a tsunami of debt their leadership. payments on our debt. Think what that is through a special process such as The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- $250 billion could have done if it was that being proposed by Senators pore. The Senator from New Hampshire not directed to those interest pay- CONRAD and GREGG. is recognized. ments. I urge my fellow Senators to support Mr. GREGG. Madam President, I also If we do nothing, by the year 2019 the this amendment. We can move ahead in wish to express my appreciation to the American taxpayers will owe over $700 a responsible and important way. Senator from Alaska and the Senator billion in annual interest alone. That is I yield the floor. from Colorado, Senator BENNET, for more than we spent last year to fund The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- supporting this effort by myself and two wars and finance all of our other pore. The Senator from North Dakota. Senator CONRAD. defense responsibilities. Mr. CONRAD. Madam President, I It is important to note what we are So we have a daunting challenge. We thank the Senator from Colorado, Mr. trying do is address what is coming at need to spur job creation, spend wisely, UDALL. Over and over, he has empha- us as a fiscal crisis of inordinate pro- and also chart a course for a balanced sized the need for fiscal responsibility portions which will probably leave this Federal budget. Our government, as in dealing with the long-term debt. I Nation in a situation where it will ei- Senator BENNET pointed out, should very much appreciate his words this ther be fiscally bankrupt or con- live by the same budgeting rules hard- morning.

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But if they truly want agreements. the table. The question is how. to protect Social Security, if they do And as a result, the Senate consid- Madam President, the journalist not want this new commission to cut ered numerous amendments to each of Brooks Atkinson once said: Social Security, then they should vote these amendments. The perfect bureaucrat . . . is the [person] for my amendment. The 1990 budget agreement had the who manages to make no decisions and es- At least with regard to Social Secu- support of the first President Bush as cape all responsibility. rity, let us not stand by like bureau- well as the Democratic leadership of The Senators from North Dakota and crats. Let us take responsibility. And Congress. Even so, the Senate consid- New Hampshire have come up with the let us protect this vital lifeline. ered 23 amendments. The Senate voted perfect process to transform all Sen- I regret that I have only one other on 21 amendments to that legislation. ators into bureaucrats. They have amendment slot available to me. Be- That was a broad, bipartisan agree- come up with a process that saves all cause I also want offer an amendment ment. But the Senate still allowed Senators from making decisions. to protect veterans programs. We owe a amendment. And then, the Senate They have come up with a process to solemn duty to America’s veterans, as passed that landmark legislation, using escape Congress’s central responsi- well. the existing budget process. bility. I also want to offer an amendment to Again, in 1997, the President and the At the core of the Conrad-Gregg pro- protect America’s ranchers and farm- congressional leadership came together posal is the idea that Senators could ers from this commission’s cuts. in a bipartisan budget agreement. That not amend this new commission’s rec- I also want to offer an amendment to time, in 1997, it was President Clinton ommendations. Senators could not protect America’s poorest citizens from and the Republican leadership in Con- change the commission’s product. Sen- this commission’s cuts to Medicaid. gress. And even though it was a bipar- ators could not exercise their central The point is: We don’t know where tisan agreement, the Senate considered responsibility as legislators. this commission will cut. All we know 77 amendments. And the Senate voted Two things most define a Senator. is that if we adopt this new Conrad- on 47 amendments to that legislation. Senators can amend legislation, even Gregg commission, we will not be able And then, the Senate enacted that with different subjects. And Senators to offer amendments to stop it from landmark legislation. can debate legislation, sometimes at cutting Social Security, Medicare, vet- Thus, in the two most successful re- length. The Conrad-Gregg proposal cur- erans programs, farm price supports, or cent bipartisan efforts to enact sub- tails both of those defining powers. the safety net for the poorest among stantial deficit reduction, the Senate The Conrad-Gregg proposal com- us. employed the existing budget process. pletely eliminates the ability to Yes, we should address the fiscal And the Senate allowed Senators to amend. And the Conrad-Gregg proposal challenges before us. amend those agreements. sharply limits the ability to debate. But that does not mean that we have That is the process that Congress em- And that is why the first amendment to become bureaucrats. That does not ployed in 1990 and 1997. And that is the that this Senator offered would protect mean that we have to stop making de- process that Congress should employ to Social Security. The Conrad-Gregg pro- cisions for ourselves. That does not implement any bipartisan agreement posal would not allow Senators to offer mean that we have to give up all re- today. amendments to protect Social Security sponsibility. This Senator knows something about later. So that is why we have to vote to For those who favor creating a fiscal bipartisan agreements. This Senator protect Social Security now, while we commission, there is an alternative. knows something about legislating. still can. Pending before the Senate, in addition Moving major legislation is not easy. The Conrad-Gregg proposal would to the Conrad-Gregg commission, is But it is not impossible, either. allow Senators to escape responsibility this Senator’s amendment to create a This Senate has, in recent memory, for cutting Social Security later. So fiscal commission. passed legislation to reform health that is why we have to vote now, while My amendment would create the care. We have enacted legislation to we still can, to ensure that this new exact same commission as the Conrad- expand coverage for children. We have commission cannot cut Social Security Gregg amendment. But my amendment enacted legislation to provide life-sav- later. would not create new fast-track proce- ing prescription drugs to America’s Social Security is a solemn contract dures for the commission’s product. seniors. We have enacted legislation to that we as a Nation made with our sen- Thus, my amendment would allow cut taxes broadly for middle-income iors. They were the Greatest Genera- Members of Congress from both parties Americans. tion. They fought World War II. They to come together to formulate policies And this Senate has, within the fought in Korea. They worked a life- to address our fiscal challenges. memory of this Senator and many of time. They paid their taxes. And now, But my amendment would protect our colleagues, enacted major deficit we owe them the benefits that they the rights of Senators to offer amend- reduction legislation in 1990, in 1993, earned. ments to the commission’s rec- and again in 1997. Social Security is one of the greatest ommendations. My alternative would None of those efforts came easily. poverty-fighting machines ever in- allow Senators the best of both But then, few good things in life do. vented. If Social Security did not exist, worlds—a bipartisan statutory com- That does not mean that they were 44 percent of America’s seniors would mission, without the damage to the impossible. That means that they took live in poverty today. Social Security Senate’s process. skill. That means that they took ef- lifts 13 million American seniors out of Some who advocate the Conrad- fort. That means that they took cour- poverty. Gregg amendment have asserted that age. America’s seniors rely on Social Se- we have employed special procedures Bureaucrats do not enact great legis- curity. For two-thirds of America’s like the Andrews Air Force Base sum- lation. Senators do. seniors, Social Security provides most mit to enact prior budget agreements. I call upon my colleagues. The people of their income. For one-third of Amer- They cite these budget agreements as a of our States elected us to do this ica’s seniors, Social Security provides reason to adopt the Conrad-Gregg work. Let us not shirk our responsi- almost all of their income. amendment. bility. The chairman and ranking Repub- But let’s look at two recent budget Let us make decisions for ourselves. lican member of the Budget Committee agreements, those of 1990 and 1997. Let us accept the responsibility that

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We are headed for a debt The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. and representatives of the administra- of 400 percent of the gross domestic UDALL of New Mexico). Without objec- tion the responsibility to come up with product in 50 years. That is the esti- tion, it is so ordered. a plan, and then let’s vote on the plan, The amendment (No. 3300), as modi- mate of the Congressional Budget Of- with the final vote before the 111th fied, is as follows: fice and others who have looked at it, Congress adjourns. Every Member of including the Government Account- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- this Senate will have a chance to vote. lowing: ability Office and the Office of Manage- When they say this is outsourcing, it is (l) (a) LIMITATION ON CHANGES TO THE SO- ment and Budget. All of them have outsourcing to Members of Congress CIAL SECURITY ACT.—Notwithstanding any warned that we are on an utterly and the administration to come up other provision of law, it shall not be in unsustainable course. with a plan. There is no outsourcing of order in the Senate or the House of Rep- The National Journal, in an article the vote. The vote is going to occur resentatives to consider any bill or resolu- on November 7 last year, said: right here and in the House. tion pursuant to any expedited procedure to The debt problem is worse than you think. consider the recommendations of a Task The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time Force for Responsible Fiscal Action or other In the article, they said: of the Senator from North Dakota has commission that contains recommendations Simply put, even alarmists may be under- expired. with respect to the old-age, survivors, and estimating the size of the (debt) problem, Mr. GREGG. I yield the Senator an disability insurance program established how quickly it will become unbearable, and additional 4 minutes. under title II of the Social Security Act, or how poorly prepared our political system is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the taxes received under subchapter A of to deal with it. objection, it is so ordered. chapter 9; the taxes imposed by subchapter E Senator GREGG and I, after several Mr. CONRAD. In addition, we have of chapter 1; and the taxes collected under years of effort and consultation with done everything we can, Senator section 86 of part II of subchapter B of chap- our colleagues, have come up with a ter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code. GREGG and I, to ensure a bipartisan (b) WAIVER.—This section may be waived proposal we will be voting on in just outcome. Fourteen of the 18 task force or suspended in the Senate only by the af- minutes. It provides that all task force members must agree to the rec- firmative vote of three-fifths of the Mem- members are directly accountable to ommendations. Final passage requires bers, duly chosen and sworn. the American people. There are 18 supermajorities in both the House and (c) APPEALS.—An affirmative vote of three- members of the task force—16 Members Senate. The President still retains his fifths of the Members of the Senate, duly of Congress evenly divided between veto power. Make no mistake, Congress chosen and sworn, shall be required in the Democrats and Republicans and 2 rep- Senate to sustain an appeal of the ruling of makes this decision and the President the Chair on a point of order raised under resentatives of the administration, must agree. this section. with the Secretary of the Treasury The President has issued this week- Mr. BAUCUS. This modification, being specifically named. end a very strong endorsement of the For those who have asserted that this which I make on behalf of Senator proposal. He said: is an outsourcing of our responsibility, GRASSLEY and myself, would make That’s why I strongly support legislation no, this is an outsourcing to ourselves. clear that changes to Social Security currently under consideration to create a bi- Sixteen of the 18 members of the com- taxes would be off the table, as well. partisan, fiscal commission to come up with mission are Members of Congress. Two a set of solutions to tackle our nation’s fis- The Parliamentarian’s Office has ad- cal challenges. vised us that this is how the Chair are representatives of the administra- would have interpreted my original tion. It is currently-serving Members The American people support this ef- language. This modification makes of Congress selected by the Democratic fort. In a recent poll by Peter Hart, 70 that entirely clear. and Republican leaders, with the percent favor the creation of a bipar- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Treasury Secretary and one other offi- tisan commission. ator from New Hampshire is recog- cial representing the administration. On the question of what is included, nized. These are people who are accountable we have said everything should be in- Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, would to the American people. This is not an cluded. Why? Look at where we are. the Chair advise us as to the status of abdication of responsibility; this is an The red line is the spending line. the time? acceptance of responsibility, an ac- Spending as a share of our national in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- knowledgment that what we have been come is the highest it has been since ator from New Hampshire has 19 min- doing has not worked. What could be 1950. Spending is the highest it has utes, 13 seconds remaining. The Sen- more clear? been in 60 years, and revenue is the ator from Montana has 4 minutes re- The record is there for everyone to lowest it has been in 60 years. Of maining. The Senator from North Da- see—a doubling of the debt in the pre- course, the task force has to look at kota has 6 minutes remaining. vious administration, a scheduled dou- both. Mr. GREGG. I yield 5 minutes of my bling of the debt in the current admin- The assertion has been made that the time to the Senator from North Da- istration if we fail to act. The fiscal task force would put the bull’s-eye on kota. task force we have proposed has every- Social Security and Medicare. We have Mr. CONRAD. I thank the Senator thing on the table, spending and reve- just learned from the Congressional from New Hampshire and the Chair. nues. Budget Office that Social Security is Mr. President, this debate is about The proposal we have made provides cash-negative today, and the report the economic future of the country. for an expedited process, with rec- just released 1 hour ago by the CBO This is the headline in Newsweek mag- ommendations to be received after the says that Social Security is going to be azine from December 7, 2009: ‘‘How 2010 election, with fast-track consider- cash-negative every year but two until great powers fall. Steep debt, slow ation in the Senate and the House. It is 2016 and then it is going to be perma- growth, and high spending kill em- true, we have a proposal that does not nently cash-negative. Those who want pires—and America could be next.’’ permit amendments. Why? Because all to defend Social Security are going to If you go to the inside of the story, it of us know the game that is played. If have to change Social Security because reads: we permit amendments, there will be a Social Security is headed for insol- This is how empires decline. It begins with Democratic amendment and there will vency. The same is true of Medicare. a debt explosion. It ends with an inexorable be a Republican amendment. There Medicare is cash-negative today. The reduction in the resources available for the will be a dozen other amendments that trustees tell us it will be bankrupt in Army, Navy and Air Force. . . . If the United will suggest they have a way of doing 2017, 7 years from today.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 00:22 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JA6.008 S26JAPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with SENATE January 26, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S217 Let me conclude by saying that over That is an important point. The rea- job to straighten it out. That is what and over we have heard people come to son I raise it is because I don’t think this commission, this task force does. the floor and say: We know we have a there is a real issue here with Social It is balanced, it is fair, and it is struc- problem. How do we deal with it? I sug- Security benefits or taxes. I know the tured in a way that will be bipartisan gest to my colleagues, trying what we interest groups out there are ginning because it requires a supermajority—14 have been doing is a proven failure. It up the issue. That is what they do. of the 18 people—just to report the pro- is time for something different. It is That is how they make their money. posal. Then it requires a supermajority time for an attempt that brings both That is how they get to drive around to pass it in both Houses. Then the sides together, Republicans and Demo- town in limousines. They send out President has to sign it or it comes crats, with an assurance that the rec- fundraising letters and say: Conrad- back for a 67-vote veto override vote, ommendations of the commission come Gregg is going to destroy Social Secu- which is a true supermajority. to a vote to face up to this debt threat. rity or it is going to raise taxes. But So this proposal will be absolutely bi- Make no mistake, this country con- that is not going to happen. Who is on partisan, it will be balanced, it will be fronts one of the greatest economic the commission? There are eight peo- fair, it will address the outyear fiscal challenges in our Nation’s history. The ple appointed by our leadership, Sen- insolvency of this Nation, and it is the question before us today is, Do we have ator MCCONNELL and Congressman only game in town. There are a lot of the courage to stand up to it? BOEHNER, and there are eight people other proposals floating around this I know groups on the right and the appointed by your leadership, Senator place, but they are all political cover. left are right now calling our col- REID and Speaker PELOSI. That is all they are. They are all polit- leagues asking them to vote no. Groups So we are giving them a gun. Do you ical cover. They are structured basi- on the right are saying: Well, this think they are going to put the gun to cally to give people a vote so they can could lead to more revenue. Groups on their head and pull the trigger on taxes go back and run a campaign ad and the left are saying: This could lead to or on Social Security? Of course not. say: I was acting responsibly. I voted reductions in entitlement programs. They are going to act responsibly. The for the XYZ proposal. But none of Everything must be on the table. proposal they come back with is going those proposals work. We know they do America must take charge of its eco- to be bipartisan. That is the whole pur- not work. We have been here before. We nomic destiny. Now is the time. Now is pose. It is fair, it is balanced, and it have seen this before. We have seen the opportunity. This is a bipartisan will make progress. It will not com- this story before. Regular order does proposal to take the debt threat on in pletely resolve the problem, but it will not work around here. a bipartisan way. I urge my colleagues’ make progress, and it will say to the So unless you have fast-track ap- support. world: We are making progress on this proval, unless you have an up-or-down The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who absolutely critical problem; which is vote, unless you have no amendments— yields time? the fiscal insolvency of our Nation that for the reasons the Senator from North Mr. GREGG. What is the time situa- we are headed toward. Dakota has outlined—unless you have tion? We know, without question, our a balanced commission with a super- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- country goes into what amounts to fis- majority to report, you do not get bi- ator from New Hampshire has 91⁄2 min- cal bankruptcy probably within 7, partisanship, you do not get fairness, utes. The Senator from Montana has 4 maybe 10 years. We will be unable to and you do not get action. So what we minutes. The Senator from North Da- catch up with the debt we have put on propose leads to action. kota has 6 minutes. the books. We will be unable to pay for I wish to say, again, especially to Mr. GREGG. Did the Senator from that debt in a reasonable way because, people on my side, if you are concerned Montana wish to speak? basically, people are going to start say- about this tax issue—which I think is a I suggest the absence of a quorum. ing: I am not going to lend you guys straw dog because I know MITCH The PRESIDING OFFICER. The any more money, except at outrageous MCCONNELL is not going to appoint clerk will call the roll. interest rates. four Senators to this group who are for The assistant legislative clerk pro- So we have to take action. We can some sort of massive expansion in ceeded to call the roll. wait until the time happens. We can taxes, and certainly Congressman Mr. GREGG. I ask unanimous con- wait until we hit this wall. We can wait BOEHNER is in the same camp, so I sent that the order for the quorum call until we go off this cliff, where our think it is a straw-dog argument being be rescinded. debt goes to 100 percent of GDP, which ginned up by people who basically have The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without we know will happen. Today it was re- other agendas, in my opinion—but if objection, it is so ordered. ported our deficit this year is going to you believe it is a serious argument, AMENDMENT NO. 3300 be at least $1.34 trillion, and for as far then the Baucus amendment takes it Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, let me as the eye can see it is going to be $1 away. It essentially takes it away, the first address to my colleagues the issue trillion-a-year deficits and the debt Baucus-Grassley amendment. of the Baucus amendment, as modified will have doubled in 5 years and tripled So I would hope people would look at now by the Grassley language. I think in 10 years. that amendment and agree with the it is an important amendment. The practical implication of that is chairman of the Finance Committee, A lot of my colleagues on our side of our Nation is on a path that is abso- the Senator from Montana, Mr. BAU- the aisle have come up to me and said: lutely unsustainable, where our chil- CUS, that this is an appropriate amend- We are concerned about the tax issue. I dren will get a country where they can- ment because it redresses the concerns know a lot of people on the other side not afford to pay down that debt or, if around here on the issue of taxes and and our side of the aisle said: We are they do pay it down, it is going to basi- on the issue of Social Security and it concerned about the Social Security cally take away the resources they makes this whole process even strong- issue. As I understand the Baucus- would have used—our kids would have er. Grassley amendment, it essentially used—to buy a house, send their kids Mr. President, I reserve the remain- says: There is a 60-vote point of order to college or get a new car. der of my time. now on Social Security benefits and Something should be done now. Why The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- taxes, so that before you can proceed wait until we hit the wall? Isn’t it our ator from Montana is recognized. to the commission’s up-or-down vote, job, as responsible people, as the people Mr. BAUCUS. Thank you, Mr. Presi- you will get two more votes—one on who have been entrusted with the gov- dent. Social Security benefits and one on ernance of this Nation, to do some- I thank the Senator from New Hamp- payroll taxes. So there can be no ques- thing? If you want to look at the scene shire, Mr. GREGG. tion but that those two extraordinarily of the crime where this has happened, There is a real reason why it is im- sensitive issues are raised and are ag- it has happened in the Congress. We are portant to protect Social Security. So- gressively handled in a bipartisan way the ones who have put on the books the cial Security is probably the most suc- because you would have to waive it policies which have led to this crisis, cessful social program this Congress, with 60 votes. this looming crisis. So it should be our this country, has ever adopted. Look

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The adoption of who would be living in poverty today ommendation because we would require this amendment to authorize a fiscal without Social Security. 60 votes. commission will be the first step to- These are mostly people who have The far larger question is whether we ward preventing the economic disaster worked hard during their lives: the have an alternative approach to what that is looming on the horizon. And, World War II generation, the product of we are currently doing. What we are adoption of this amendment will send a the Great Depression, the Korean war. currently doing I do not think is poised message to the American people that These are hard-working Americans, the to deal with the challenge of the debt Democrats, Republicans, and Independ- real soul of America, by and large, and threat confronting the United States. I ents are ready to work together to put they deserve Social Security. do not think it is possible for it to cope our country first and address the crit- About one-third of America’s seniors effectively with what we confront. ical issues of the day. today get almost all their income from Is the Senator from Minnesota seek- Earlier this year I joined my col- Social Security. About one-third get ing time? league, Senator VOINOVICH, in intro- almost all their income from Social Se- Ms. KLOBUCHAR. No, I am not. ducing a similar bipartisan proposal, curity. So why in the world would we Thank you. the SAFE Commission Act, and last even contemplate cutting Social Secu- Mr. CONRAD. I do not see that the month I joined the chairman of the rity? It makes no sense. That is why I Baucus amendment does fundamental Senate Budget Committee, Senator offer this amendment, to make it clear damage to the amendment that fol- CONRAD, and the ranking member, Sen- we do not cut Social Security. lows, and to put up another 60-vote ator GREGG, in introducing the Bipar- Social Security, also, is not a big hurdle to protect Social Security is not tisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal problem in our American fiscal situa- an unreasonable request by the Sen- Action Act of 2009, a bill which is re- tion. Social Security does not go ‘‘belly ator from Montana, the chairman of flected in the amendment before us. up’’ until about the year 2043. It is not the Finance Committee. Both bills call for a fiscal commission a big problem in our fiscal situation. It On the second vote, I think it is abso- to make recommendations on how to is not. There are also reasons why we lutely critical we continue the momen- restore fiscal sanity and balance. And protect Social Security. Other reasons tum that has been building to sending both bills require that the rec- are recognized by this Congress. In a message to the American people and ommendations be considered under 1985, for example, Senator Hawkins the markets all across the world that fast-track procedures under which from Florida offered an amendment the United States is prepared to stand amendments are not allowed. My com- that passed that Social Security be ex- and deal with this debt threat. mittee, the Senate Homeland Security empt from the reconciliation process. Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, the and Governmental Affairs Committee, That is in the law today. In 1990, we Senate is at its best when we tackle held a hearing on fiscal commissions took Social Security out of the unified challenges together, Democrats, Re- last year and heard testimony from budget. That is in the law today. publicans, and Independents working Senators CONRAD and GREGG as well as This body, this Congress, over the together to solve the big problems that former Federal Reserve Chairman years, has recognized the importance— confront this country. Greenspan and former Comptroller not the importance, the critical impor- Today we face a monumental prob- General David Walker in support of tance—of Social Security. It is so im- lem—our fiscal crisis. Consider the this concept. portant that it should not be part of measure before us now; legislation to As our long-term economic chal- reconciliation, and it should not be increase the statutory limit on public lenges mount, the need for this type of part of the unified budget. We should debt to over $14 trillion—a staggering commission is ever more evident. I protect Social Security. So I say to my number. Many of us are loathe to ap- have no doubt that all my colleagues colleagues, vote for this amendment I prove this measure to allow the Fed- are aware of the daunting numbers: am offering to protect Social Security. eral Government to add nearly $2 tril- Our national debt is about $12 trillion Show to American seniors we hear lion to our national debt. and rising. their needs, we are taking action to Yet the alternative is also not ac- Nearly half of the $7 trillion in pub- protect them. ceptable; namely, that the United licly held debt is held by foreign gov- I hope very much this amendment States default on its obligations. If we ernments. passes because then it will take one fail to increase the national debt limit, Interest on Treasury debt securities item off this budget commission, if it the United States would have to sus- this year is $382 billion. Consider now passes; and it should not pass, in my pend payments for Active-Duty mili- many worthwhile programs we could judgment. I will have more to say tary salaries, for Social Security bene- fund with $382 billion. about that later because the regular fits, for veterans’ compensation and Our current national debt pales in order has worked here. We have cut the pension payments, and for unemploy- comparison to our unfunded promises budget three times in the regular order ment benefit and Medicare payments and commitments. since 1990. It works. That is what we, to States. Current unfunded liabilities consid- as Senators, should do. We should use Still, we should not approve this dra- ered together total $56.4 trillion, ac- the regular order to make sure we do matic expansion of public debt without cording to information published by get our fiscal situation back in order. taking steps here and now to reverse the Peter G. Peterson Foundation. But first let’s vote for the amendment course and get control over this eco- Mr. President, $36.3 trillion of this is to protect Social Security. nomic crisis. We can do that in a bipar- Medicare benefits not covered by taxes Mr. President, I reserve the remain- tisan manner by approving the Conrad- and other contributions, and $6.6 tril- der of my time. Gregg amendment. This amendment, lion of this amount is Social Security The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- which I have cosponsored and which benefits not covered by taxes and other ator from North Dakota is recognized. has the support of President Obama, contributions. Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I have would put in place a commission to This unfunded liability comes to no problem with the amendment of- make recommendations on how to re- $483,000 for each American household. fered by Senator BAUCUS. Basically, duce the deficit. These recommenda- Total spending for this current year what it does is creates another 60-vote tions would be considered by the House is around $3.7 trillion, and only $1.2 hurdle to any work the commission and Senate under fast-track procedures trillion of this is discretionary, or sub- would do, and this underlying proposal and would not be amendable. ject to appropriations. Simply put, we requires 60 votes. So I do not see the Like so many Americans I have be- have very little control over most of Baucus amendment as a problem for come increasingly alarmed by the mag- our spending. And this pattern only

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Unfortunately, in 2001 we full light of day and through regular not do anything to exacerbate the un- began an 8-year period where the Vice order with full accountability, and controllable costs on our national ledg- President of the United States himself without subcontracting responsibility er. famously advised that ‘‘deficits don’t to a commission. Our children and grandchildren must matter.’’ Run-away spending coupled I support the goal of fiscal responsi- pay these bills and face the economic with massive tax cuts for those at the bility. We need urgent action. We must perils that large deficits can induce, in- top helped turn projected surpluses clean up the mess of many years of cluding reduced national savings, pres- into all too real record deficits. Two failed economic policies while ensuring sure on interest rates, and dependence wars, and a near-financial collapse, the long-term health and economic se- on foreign governments to finance our bail-out, and a needed stimulus have curity of Americans through the pro- debt. Recently, a lead Moody’s analyst, all added to the situation we face tection of Medicare and Social Secu- when commenting on our current and today. We need to put aside partisan rity and at the same time, be aware projected deficits, stated that the AAA differences and work together to con- that we must deal with job creation rating of the United States is not guar- trol the deficit. and the wrenching problem of home anteed. That is why I have voted in favor the foreclosures. The solutions to addressing our stag- Conrad/Gregg amendment which cre- I have made tough budget decisions gering fiscal imbalances revolve ates a bipartisan fiscal task force. in the past. I opposed tax cuts that around implementing unpopular meas- These issues cannot be ignored. There went to the lavishly wealthy and cuts ures like cutting spending or raising are many ways we must tackle them in that let hedge fund managers pay lower revenues, and controlling health care the years ahead—and this commission taxes than their secretaries. I opposed costs. Yet Congress as an institution should be just one of them, and I also tax cuts for corporations that shipped has proven itself incapable of enacting believe Congress should have the op- jobs overseas. I have used the powers of such bitter medicine. Our constituents portunity to amend the task force rec- both my office and of other institu- don’t want their taxes raised, their ommendations. I will continue to work tions to fight waste, fraud and abuse. benefits cuts, or their Federal services with Senate Budget Committee Chair- In the late 1990s, I was one of nine pared back. The very structure of Con- man CONRAD and President Obama to votes against repealing the Glass- gress makes it difficult to advance the develop a task force that will put our Steagall Act which allowed banks to kinds of legislative proposals that are Federal budget on a sustainable path. make risky bets with families’ check- necessary to achieve substantial and In the past, I have introduced line- ing accounts with little regulation and long-term fiscal balance in the face of item veto legislation and cosponsored no accountability, leaving taxpayers to constituent opposition. And the par- legislation to address corporate sub- clean up the mess with TARP. And it tisanship that has become pervasive sidies. These ideas need to be revisited. created the go-go permissiveness that makes a difficult task impossible. We should be open to all ideas that will got our economy into a ditch with a This is why I am convinced that the reign in looming deficits. The bottom big recession that is part of the debt only way to enact real fiscal reforms is line is undeniable: these questions can- problem. by a special process such as that con- not be deferred or denied, they must be During the prescription drug debate I tained in this proposal to establish a addressed, and that will require more— voted against the bill because Bush and fiscal commission. I commend Presi- much more—than this single vote by the Republican Congress refused to dent Obama for coming out in support the Senate. allow the government to negotiate Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, peo- of this amendment and urge all Mem- with drug companies for lower prices. ple are angry and they are anxious. bers of this body to vote for this It was just one more give away for drug They are worried their middle class amendment and in doing so vote for and insurance companies so they could way of life is slipping by. During the the future vitality of our economy and charge seniors and the government last several months as I listened to strength as a nation. more for prescription drugs. people they had very clear messages. Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, this vote First, ensure the solvency and sta- I have stood for strong and inde- is a difficult one for procedural and bility of Medicare and, they said, no pendent inspectors general at Federal process reasons. Many of us worry Medicare rationing. agencies so they have power to ensure about the precedent of circumventing Second, they said to get the govern- fairness and accountability. I asked the key Senate committees on such vital ment’s fiscal house in order. They said Department of Justice IG to inves- issues where Congress’s responsibility to be as frugal as they have to be in tigate when political appointees were is clear and compelling. their own homes. awarding grants to their friends. And Still, a larger and looming reality is I absolutely agree the government IG made recommendations to reform staring us in the face. This is no ordi- has to get its fiscal house in order. And the grant process. nary moment. We cannot continue our I am unrelenting in making sure that I asked the Government Account- current fiscal path and rely on China Medicare is there when people need it, ability Office to recommend reforms to finance our debts for decades. With and is there in the way their doctor for the Chesapeake Bay Program to the Federal budget deficit at $1.4 tril- says they need to have it. focus the bay program on results be- lion this year alone and the Federal I fear this commission is a back door cause the bay program was fudging its debt at above $12 trillion, it is undeni- to rationing Medicare. I pledged during data to overstate progress in cleaning able that we must together address health care reform, and I pledge now, I up the bay. soaring Federal spending and revenue will not ration Medicare. I have fought on my own committee issues, and we must also find real an- I agree that Congress needs a gut against botched government boon- swers that preserve critical programs check on spending, but we don’t need a doggles—lavish conferences with $4 like Social Security and Medicare for gutless vote. I worry that this commis- meatballs at the Department of Jus- future generations. sion will be a fast track process to ra- tice, satellite construction contracts We have been in difficult fiscal cir- tion Medicare run by a group with lim- that have run billions over budget and cumstances before. When I first came ited accountability selected by the years behind schedule, and Enron-like to the Senate, we were saddled with very same politicians who were incapa- accounting in the AmeriCorps Pro- then-record deficits and I broke with ble of making the tough decisions. I gram. many in our caucus to support the will not vote for a commission to ra- And I have supported strong protec- Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Balanced tion Medicare. tions for whistleblowers, so talented Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Social Security is not the real cause civil servants can come forward about Act of 1985. That initiative wasn’t per- of the debt crisis. It has never added to wrongdoing without fear of retribution

VerDate Nov 24 2008 00:22 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26JA6.007 S26JAPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with SENATE S220 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 26, 2010 when they uncovered corrupt practices. Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I am gress passed reconciliation budget res- I believe some commissions can work, sorry, what is the time again? olutions that worked, and I believe, like the Bipartisan Policy Center’s The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- frankly, we have it within ourselves as Debt Reduction Task Force headed by ator from New Hampshire has 20 sec- Senators to do the same again, to pass Pete Domenici and Alice Rivlin that onds. a budget resolution through reconcili- will issue tough recommendations on Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, would ation to get the deficit under control, revenue and spending. the Senator like me to yield half my working with the President. I very I look forward to their findings and I time to him? much hope the President, in his State want to hear recommendations from Mr. GREGG. No. I will yield my 20 of the Union Message and his budget others. I would support a commission seconds to the Senator from North Da- that is placed in the Congress, starts to like the one proposed by Senator BAU- kota to complete our presentation. get the budget under control. Very Mr. CONRAD. I thank the Senator. CUS where there could be amendments much of this depends upon the Presi- Let me go back to where I began. and full debate so we could vote to stop What is this about? This is fun- dent and working with the Congress. It the rationing of Medicare and raising damentally about the economic future is not just Congress. I urge all of us to taxes on the middle class. of the United States. Newsweek maga- remember the regular order has worked I support the goal of fiscal responsi- zine, cover story, December 7: ‘‘How in the past. It has worked several bility. I don’t support this process with Great Powers Fall.’’ ‘‘Steep debt, slow times. its fast-tracking, muffling of amend- growth, and high spending kill em- The Andrews Air Force Base agree- ments and limited debate. This is not pires.’’ ment was put through regular order. the way to address programs touching Colleagues, is there any doubt we are Regular order does work, and that is every American family. I don’t support on a collision course with economic re- what we as Senators should do. We are shifting the burden and risks to seniors ality? The Congressional Budget Office, not bureaucrats. We are Senators. and their families. 11⁄2 hours ago, issued a new report say- The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time I will not support this commission or ing the deficit for this year will be has expired. rationing Medicare, raiding Social Se- $1.350 trillion—$1.350 trillion—and, in Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I ask for curity or any backdoor way of raising coming years, staggering deficits for as the yeas and nays on my amendment. taxes on the middle class. far as the eye can see. The debt—which Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I agree The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a swelled to more than double its 2001 sufficient second? with strong comprehensive efforts to level during the previous administra- eliminate the annual Federal deficit There appears to be a sufficient sec- tion’s 8 years—the debt is expected to ond. and reduce the national debt. Regret- rise by a similar magnitude over the tably, the events of the past several The question is on agreeing to the next 5 years and then again in 10 years. Baucus amendment No. 3300, as modi- decades demonstrate that Congress has There is, to me, no question that fied. failed to demonstrate the political will doing things the same old way that has to deal with the deficit and debt. led to this crisis is unlikely to lead to The clerk will call the roll. However, I am concerned about legis- a different result. Senator GREGG and I The assistant legislative clerk called lation to delegate to a commission have a special responsibility to our col- the roll. Congress’s core constitutional respon- leagues with respect to the budget. The Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the sibilities on matters like Social Secu- budget process—if you look at it—we Senator from Virginia (Mr. WARNER) rity, Medicare, and revenue. have done 35 budgets since the Budget and the Senator from Virginia (Mr. I was deeply involved in a related Act; 29 of the 35 have been for budgets WEBB) are necessarily absent. issue when I was the lead party-plain- of 5 years or less. This is not a 5-year Mr. KYL. The following Senator is tiff and personally argued against the issue; this is a long-term issue. In the necessarily absent: the Senator from closing of the Philadelphia Navy Yard short term, we have had to take on Alaska (Ms. MURKOWSKI). in the case of Dalton v. Specter. In a more deficits and debt to prevent a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there similar context, the Congress created a global economic collapse. But now we any other Senators in the Chamber de- military base closing commission must pivot and put in place a long- siring to vote? which decided which bases to close term plan to deal with the crisis con- The result was announced—yeas 97, with only a yes-or-no vote by Congress fronting this Nation. nays 0, as follows: on the entire package. I argued the That crisis is a debt threat of unprec- [Rollcall Vote No. 4 Leg.] case personally in the Supreme Court edented proportion. Never before in YEAS—97 of the United States in 1994 and the American history have we faced the Court upheld the closing of the Phila- prospect of a debt that would reach 400 Akaka Ensign McCaskill delphia Navy Yard in the context that Alexander Enzi McConnell percent of the gross domestic product Barrasso Feingold the Court would have had to overturn Menendez of the country; increasingly, that debt Baucus Feinstein Merkley closures of some 300 other bases in- is financed by borrowing from abroad. Bayh Franken Mikulski volved in the same commission report. Begich Gillibrand Murray Last year, a substantial portion of the Bennet Graham It is a tough vote to again vote to debt was financed by foreign entities. Nelson (NE) Bennett Grassley Nelson (FL) raise the debt ceiling, but it is indis- Bingaman Gregg This is the time. This is the moment. Pryor Bond Hagan pensable if the U.S. Government is to This is the chance for us to put in place Reed function and retain its credit standing Boxer Harkin a process to deal with the debt. I urge Brown Hatch Reid in the world commercial markets. I my colleagues to support it. Brownback Hutchison Risch will continue to work and to press my I yield the floor. Bunning Inhofe Roberts colleagues to exercise the political will The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Burr Inouye Rockefeller Sanders to eliminate the deficit and reduce the Burris Isakson ator from Montana has 1 minute re- Byrd Johanns Schumer national debt. maining. Cantwell Johnson Sessions Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, how Who yields time? Cardin Kaufman Shaheen much time do I have? The Senator from Montana is recog- Carper Kerry Shelby The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- nized. Casey Kirk Snowe Chambliss Klobuchar Specter ator from North Dakota has 4 minutes. AMENDMENT NO. 3300 Coburn Kohl Stabenow Mr. CONRAD. How much time does Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I am Cochran Kyl Tester Senator BAUCUS and Senator GREGG re- happy to learn from the Senator from Collins Landrieu Thune Conrad Lautenberg Udall (CO) tain? North Dakota he favors my amend- Corker Leahy Udall (NM) The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ment or at least he says it would not Cornyn LeMieux Vitter Crapo Levin ator from Montana has 1 minute. The cause any injustice to his central mis- Voinovich Senator from New Hampshire has 20 DeMint Lieberman sion. Dodd Lincoln Whitehouse seconds. My main point is, the regular order Dorgan Lugar Wicker Mr. CONRAD. All right. does work here. In 1990, 1993, 1997, Con- Durbin McCain Wyden

VerDate Nov 24 2008 00:48 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26JA6.035 S26JAPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with SENATE January 26, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S221 NOT VOTING—3 There appears to be a sufficient sec- too tough on entitlement programs Murkowski Warner Webb ond. such as Social Security and Medicare. The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this The question is on agreeing to But it was a proposal that both Demo- vote, the yeas are 97, the nays are 0. amendment No. 3302. crats and Republicans, I hoped, would The clerk will call the roll. Under the previous order requiring 60 like enough to move forward. The bill clerk called the roll. votes for the adoption of this amend- The spending problem we have is like Mr. KYL. The following Senator is a cancer. This Chamber refuses to seek ment, the amendment, as modified, is necessarily absent: the Senator from agreed to. any treatment. While I did not like the Alaska (Ms. MURKOWSKI). proposal completely, I at least sup- AMENDMENT NO. 3302 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there ported it because I knew we needed to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under any other Senators in the Chamber de- do something. Our spending is out of the previous order, there will now be 2 siring to vote? control. We have a $12 trillion debt. minutes of debate equally divided prior The result was announced—yeas 53, The deficit of last year was $1.4 tril- to a vote in relation to amendment No. nays 46, as follows: lion, more than the past 4 years in the 3302, offered by the Senator from North [Rollcall Vote No. 5 Leg.] Bush administration combined. Dakota, Mr. CONRAD. YEAS—53 I am new to this Chamber so the bi- Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, how Alexander Franken Lugar zarre still seems bizarre to me; and per- much time is available? Bayh Gillibrand McCaskill haps the longer you are here, bizarre The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is Begich Graham Menendez starts to seem normal. But we cannot 1 minute on each side. Bennet Gregg Nelson (NE) Bingaman Hagan spend more than we take in. We cannot Mr. CONRAD. Mr. President, I will Nelson (FL) Bond Isakson Pryor continue to amass debt for which our take 30 seconds. Boxer Johanns Reid children will have to pay. Right now I believe this is a defining moment Carper Johnson Schumer Chambliss Kaufman we have to borrow money from coun- Shaheen for this Chamber and for this Congress. Collins Kerry tries such as China because we can no Tester The question before the body is will we Conrad Klobuchar Udall (CO) longer raid Social Security and Medi- adopt a special process to face up to Corker Kohl Vitter care because those programs now need the debt threat looming over this Na- Cornyn Landrieu Dorgan Leahy Voinovich those dollars to be paid out. tion. We are headed, I say to my col- Durbin LeMieux Warner At some point this country is going leagues, for a debt 400 percent of the Enzi Levin Webb to have to pay the piper. At some point gross domestic product of this country. Feingold Lieberman Wicker Feinstein Lincoln Wyden we are going to have to dramatically Senator GREGG and I have proposed, cut spending or dramatically increase in a bipartisan way, with bipartisan co- NAYS—46 taxes. At some point investors from sponsorship, a plan to look at spending Akaka DeMint Murray around the world will not invest in this Barrasso Dodd and revenues. The revenues are the Reed country anymore because we will not lowest they have been in 60 years. The Baucus Ensign Risch Bennett Grassley Roberts be a good investment. That is already spending is the highest it has been in 60 Brown Harkin Rockefeller starting to happen. We are already see- years. It is time for us to take on this Brownback Hatch Sanders ing folks from around the world invest- Bunning Hutchison challenge, to do it together, to Sessions ing in countries such as Brazil because Burr Inhofe Shelby strengthen our Nation. Burris Inouye Snowe they see it as a superior opportunity to Byrd Kirk I urge our colleagues to vote aye. Specter this country. Cantwell Kyl The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Stabenow Cardin Lautenberg At some point we will not be a first- ator from Montana is recognized. Casey McCain Thune rate economic power unless the people Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, there is Coburn McConnell Udall (NM) in this Chamber and the Chamber down Whitehouse no doubt that we have to get our fiscal Cochran Merkley the hall have the courage to do some- Crapo Mikulski house in order. That is not an issue be- thing about it. fore us right now. So let’s take that off NOT VOTING—1 What we should be doing is balancing the table. All Senators agree we have Murkowski the budget. We should be proposing a to address our fiscal situation. The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this balanced budget amendment and a Second is the question of what is the vote, the yeas are 53, the nays are 46. line-item veto for the President. I put best way to do it. I remind our col- Under the previous order requiring 60 forward this measure. The majority of leagues that we have used the regular votes for the adoption of this amend- the States do it, the majority of the order to cut budget deficits in 1990, ment, the amendment is withdrawn. Governors have that line-item veto, 1993, and 1997. The Andrews Air Force The Senator from Montana is recog- but it is tilting at windmills. I know it Base summit agreement was passed nized. is unrealistic because this Chamber through regular order, through rec- Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I ask will not even do what Senator CONRAD onciliation. We have done it. We have Senator LEMIEUX be recognized to and Senator GREGG tried to do just a used reconciliation, regular order to speak for 10 minutes, and immediately few moments ago. I will continue to get budget deficits under control. following his remarks the Senate stand stand up and speak on this because if In addition, I have an alternative in recess. we do not sound the alarm, the future commission amendment. It is the same The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of this country is in peril. as the Conrad commission but with one objection, it is so ordered. Now we are about to embark upon exception, and that is it is amendable The Senator from Florida is recog- raising the debt limit. on the floor of the Senate. So if you nized. This time, $1.9 trillion. I have talked want to have some sense of Senators— Mr. LEMIEUX. Mr. President, I rise about this before, and for those who we are not going to be bureaucrats, we again to talk about the unsustainable have heard it, it is going to seem like are going to be Senators—my amend- spending of this country and the debt old news. But I feel as if I have to con- ment allows a commission where we as that we cannot afford. Just a moment tinue to stress how much money this Senators can amend the commission’s ago a proposal by Senator CONRAD and is. If you take $1 million and lay it recommendations. Senator GREGG to put together a com- edge to edge, it will cover two football Regular order has worked in this mission to tackle the spending of this fields; $1 billion will cover the city of body—new Members do not know country was defeated in this Chamber. Key West, FL, 3.4 square miles; and $1 that—in 1990, 1993, and 1997. I supported the proposal. It was not a trillion will cover the State of Rhode The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- perfect proposal. It was a proposal that Island twice. If you stack $1 trillion ator’s time has expired. some Republicans did not like because from the ground up to the sky, it would Mr. CONRAD. I ask for the yeas and of the opportunity it might promote to go more than 600 miles. This is an enor- nays. have a tax increase. It was a proposal mous amount of money. We throw The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a some Democrats did not like because these amounts around, trillions and sufficient second? they thought the spending might be billions. It is hard to grasp how much

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This is not a Democratic prob- insurance companies, all in the name to cut spending. lem, not a Republican program, it is a of privatizing Medicare—hundreds of In the State of the Union Address on problem of this Congress. billions of dollars that we are paying Wednesday, apparently the President Go back to March 2006. The President for, that our children and grand- of the United States is going to offer of the United States, then a Senator, children are paying for. Again, though, the idea that we are going to cut said: they did not cut spending or raise spending in some discretionary spend- The fact that we are here today to debate taxes; they added it to the bill, to the ing items, about 17 percent of the budg- raising America’s debt limit is a sign of lead- debt for our children and grand- et. Leader BOEHNER over in the House ership failure, is a sign that the U.S. Govern- children. And in 2001, 2003, 2005, they said it is like going to a pie-eating con- ment cannot pay its own bills. voted for tax cuts for the wealthy, who test and deciding you are going to go Do not take it from me, take it from pay much less in taxes than they have on a diet. It is like that family sitting the President of the United States. We historically in this country—again, no around the table and trying to decide have to do more. I am disappointed spending cuts, no comparable tax in- how they are going to cut their spend- that Gregg-Conrad failed. It was not creases to make up for that. No wonder ing. Instead of making meaningful perfect, but it was something. I hope we went from a budget surplus a decade cuts, it is like saying: OK, we will cut Senator COBURN’s measure prevails, ago, when President Clinton took of- our spending on beer and pizza. It is but I am skeptical. fice, to huge budget deficits today. not enough. It is not enough. We are The American people get it. The President Obama made a decision, as spending much more than we can af- American people understand this is a he had to in January—a year ago, we ford to. And my three kids—soon to be problem, and that is why we have these lost 700,000 jobs, the month Barrack four—are not going to want to live in big swings in these elections. The same Obama became President. And you have to spend. You have to spend to this country because they are not passion that propelled President stimulate the economy. All reputable going to have the same opportunities Obama into office is the same passion economists—literally, all reputable as they could in other places in the that propelled our new Senator from economists say that if we had not world. Shame on us if we fail our chil- Massachusetts into office, from two op- given the tax cuts, done the help for posite parties, because the American dren in that way. the States that kept the States from So I stand with my colleagues—Sen- people are frustrated that this body laying off literally hundreds of thou- ator COBURN, Senator MCCAIN, and Sen- does not work. And if we do not change sands of police officers, firefighters, ator ENZI—in support of amendment the rules and start to get serious and if mental health counselors, librarians, No. 3303, which is an alternative to in- we keep muddling along the path of teachers, people who serve us as a creasing the debt ceiling. Instead of in- disaster, we are going to fail our coun- country, they would have lost their creasing the debt ceiling and borrowing try. jobs. It would have been much worse. more money when we cannot afford to, We may not get it done while I am And the stimulus spending that is we are going to cut spending by $120 here in the Senate. I only have this going to help companies such as BASF billion, which is a good start. How do year. But I am going to keep coming to in Elyria, OH, where the President vis- we do it? We go across all of the agen- the floor and I am going to keep speak- ited last Friday, that helped create cies and say they have to cut 5 percent. ing out about it because somebody has jobs with new lithium battery tech- Right now, American families are cut- to sound the alarm. nology. ting more than 5 percent from their I yield the floor. The President, as I said, was in my household budgets. Small businesses in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- home county, in Elyria, OH, Lorain places such as Florida and around the ator from Ohio. County Community College, this past country have to cut more than 5 per- Mr. BROWN. I ask unanimous con- Friday. This was the first Presidential cent. These are difficult times. When is sent to address the Senate for 10 min- visit since 1948 when Harry Truman the last time a government agency cut utes. came to Lorain County, OH, and spoke anything? I bet you could cut 20 or 30 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without about how Congress was not doing any percent out of these agencies and not objection, it is so ordered. of the things that mattered to fight the have a meaningful impact on the serv- THE ECONOMY problems of that day. And the Presi- ices they render. And this asks for 5 Mr. BROWN. Tomorrow night, the dent was not partisan, but the Presi- percent, a 5-percent cut across the President of the United States will dent made it clear that Republicans’ board. come down the hall and speak in the reluctance to help get this economy It also directs that agencies consoli- House of Representatives, addressing a back on track, help with job creation, date more than 640 duplicative pro- joint session of Congress, for the State is really what set us back. That is why grams that have been found. We know of the Union, the address Presidents the President was in Lorain County to there are more than that. That is just have been giving for decades in this talk about job creation, talk about the 640 that have been found. This re- country. He will speak directly to the helping small businesses, talk about quires the Government Accountability American people, to people in this helping with exports, talk about help- Office to identify other duplicative pro- country who work so hard, play by the ing unfreeze credit because so many grams that can be cut and rescinds un- rules, but simply can’t get ahead. They companies cannot get credit. obligated funds—the money sitting out feel they can’t get ahead, and in so The President also, though, has there in the budget for these agencies many cases they can’t get ahead no thrown his support behind what many that they have not spent. Let’s take matter how hard they work. He will of us in Ohio are seeing as our State that money back and put that against speak to Ohioans who understand that becoming the Silicone Valley of alter- the deficit. We are borrowing money it takes more than 1 year to turn native energy. Toledo, OH, has more now. We should not have money sitting around 8 years of failed economic pol- solar energy manufacturing jobs than around when we are borrowing money icy. any city in America. I was in Cin- and paying interest on it. I listened with some amusement to cinnati this week—just yesterday, in So it is a good proposal, and I hope it some of the other speakers before me fact—and in Cincinnati there is a steel passes. But the truth is, it probably and am a bit incredulous about the hy- company that was making steel drums will not because there are folks in this pocrisy, not of the Senator from Flor- for oil fields, and it is now making Chamber, Democrats and Republicans ida, who was not here during the first steel components for wind turbines. I alike, who will not stand up and face part of this last decade, but when, with could take you around my State and the hard truth that we have to cut such enthusiasm, so many of my col- show you what they are doing in Cleve- spending. If we do not make the hard leagues here voted for a war that prob- land, in Mansfield, in Youngstown, and

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They took the political the Export-Import Bank, Fred bled when called to order by the Pre- heat in the short run so the free mar- Hochberg, came to that city at my re- siding Officer (Mr. BEGICH). ket could correct itself and emerge quest and did a roundtable with com- stronger on the other side. munity bankers on how we can help f Instead, I think we flinched. We tried them help their customers to export INCREASING THE STATUTORY to limit the immediate pain by mort- more and met with a group of entre- LIMIT ON THE PUBLIC DEBT— gaging our children’s future. We bor- preneurs, a group of businesspeople in Continued rowed hundreds of billions of dollars to Cincinnati who were there in order to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- finance our standard of living today. learn how to get help so they can ex- ator from Minnesota. We took money from the future so we port. Mr. FRANKEN. Mr. President, I ask can spend it today. We tried des- The big companies, such as Procter & unanimous consent to speak as in perately to mitigate the downturn of a Gamble and GE, both major, important morning business for 8 minutes. huge economy, even when we know citizens in Cincinnati, don’t need all The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without economies are cyclical and do have that much help to figure out how they objection, it is so ordered. booms and busts. are going to export products, but Every penny we spent on the stim- (The remarks of Mr. FRANKEN per- smaller companies of 5, 10, 50, 100, and taining to the introduction of S. 2952 ulus package—$800 billion—and other 200 employees need some assistance. special spending was borrowed and are located in today’s RECORD under When they try to export, when they are ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and must be paid back. In truth though, working in another country trying to Joint Resolutions.’’) there is no plan to pay the debt back— find customers and trying to export Mr. FRANKEN. I yield the floor and only to pay the soaring interest for as their products, sell their products, so suggest the absence of a quorum. far in the future as we can see. So this often other companies with which they The PRESIDING OFFICER. The is not an academic problem, nor is it are competing usually have their gov- clerk will call the roll. just a question of public financing and ernment standing right side by side The legislative clerk proceeded to governmental roles. with them in partnership. As former Federal Reserve Chairman call the roll. That is what we need to do for our Alan Greenspan said about our debt in Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask small businesses, especially our small December—and I think it is a stunning unanimous consent that the order for manufacturers that are trying to sell statement— more products abroad, creating jobs in the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The challenge to contain this threat is this country. We know that for $1 bil- more urgent than at any time in our history. objection, it is so ordered. lion we export, it creates—whether it is Our Nation has never before had to confront in Albuquerque or whether it is in Ash- AMENDMENT NO. 3308 TO AMENDMENT NO. 3299 so formidable a fiscal crisis as is now visible land, OH, whether it is in Santa Fe or (Purpose: To reduce the deficit by estab- just over the horizon. whether it is in Sidney, OH, we know lishing 5-year discretionary spending caps) The policies adopted by Congress and that $1 billion in exports creates about Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I send the President have set the Nation now 15,000 jobs. an amendment to the desk and ask for on a dangerous course of spending and Right now, we have a huge trade def- its consideration. borrowing. The budget crisis we face is icit, hundreds of billions of dollars in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The so severe, the mountain of debt so trade deficit. We know that costs us clerk will report. high, that it threatens to undermine jobs. That is why what happened in Mr. SESSIONS. The amendment is the foundation, as Mr. Greenspan said, Cincinnati yesterday is so important, proposed by myself and Senators of our economic strength and our pros- so the Export-Import Bank can help MCCASKILL and KYL. perity. This is reality. these smaller companies that want to The legislative clerk read as follows: For the first time in our Nation’s his- export, help them find financing, help The Senator from Alabama [Mr. SESSIONS], tory, our generation stands to be- them figure out how you license prod- for himself, Mrs. MCCASKILL, and Mr. KYL, queath to our children a nation that is ucts if you want to sell them in Hun- proposes an amendment numbered 3308 to less economically sound, less fun- gary or you want to sell them in Ban- amendment No. 3299. damentally strong, and less secure gladesh or Nigeria or France, help Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask than that which we inherited. And it is them figure out how to get through the unanimous consent that reading of the not necessary. We can do better if we rules and deal with language barriers amendment be dispensed with. act today. and deal with all kinds of problems The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without It would be an unthinkable tragedy that larger companies have a staff to objection, it is so ordered. and really a moral failure for us to pass do. Smaller companies need some as- (The amendment is printed in today’s on a less strong country. We have re- sistance, need a partnership with their RECORD under ‘‘Text of Amendments.’’) sponsibilities not just to our own peo- government. That is what that meeting Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, our ple today but to those who will follow was all about yesterday. That is what fathers and forefathers made heroic us in the years to come, and we would the President understands. sacrifices so that we one day might have no one else to blame but our- We need to help small business, we enjoy the blessings of liberty and pros- selves. need to unfreeze credit, we need to do perity. Indeed, we have had prosperity The numbers tell a grim story. In fis- direct spending for infrastructure to through much of our country’s history. cal year 2009, our government spent prepare for the future, and we need to Their courage during World War II $1.4 trillion more than it took in export more. Those are some of the changed the world, making possible the through revenues. That is the largest keys to job creation. The President, greatest run of economic growth in his- deficit in our Nation’s history, dwarf- when he speaks down the hall in the tory. The character and courage they ing those of previous years. Scaled to joint session of Congress tomorrow displayed remains an inspiration to us. the budget of a typical family, the gov- night for the State of the Union, will And there are important lessons to be ernment operated like a household address a lot of those issues. It is time learned from the way this ‘‘greatest making $50,000 but spending $83,000. that the obstruction in this Chamber generation’’ faced adversity. That is how much more spending we stops, and we can move forward and We have recently been put to the test carried out than we had revenues. begin to do those kind of things we ourselves. We were—and in many ways Common sense tells us this is need to do. continue to be—faced with a national unsustainable, and almost every expert I yield the floor. crisis in the form of a historic and se- you ask would use that very word:

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In By 2019, we will owe our creditors, in- concerned about what we are doing, other words, if we set these caps, we cluding nations such as China and and they know we need to do better, can waive them if there is an emer- Japan, more than $15 trillion—three and they are listening to their con- gency. But it takes two-thirds to do so. times the total debt of America that stituents. They will have an oppor- Two-thirds of the Senate is a strong existed last year. In 2019, the interest tunity this week to do that by sup- threshold that will keep these caps in payments we will make on the debt we porting this bipartisan legislation I place except in times of true emer- owe outside the government—the pub- have offered. gency. lic debt to foreign countries and indi- I see my colleague Senator CLAIRE Finally, this amendment com- viduals—will be $799 billion, almost MCCASKILL from Missouri in the Cham- plements efforts to rein in mandatory $800 billion in one year. That will be up ber, who is a cosponsor of this legisla- spending programs that are expected to from $202 billion in interest payments tion that will limit the growth of be insolvent in coming years. Social last year. $800 billion is about $200 bil- spending. So it is a simple amendment. Security runs a surplus now. Medicare lion more than we spend on defense, There are no strings attached. It as a did so until the last few years. Those and 20 times more than we spend on rare opportunity to impose budget dis- surpluses are being spent in our discre- roads or education. We currently spend cipline on a Congress that is notorious tionary accounts. So these programs about $40 billion a year on roads, and for not having any. have little to do with our record defi- this interest on the debt will cost us That is what makes people angry. cits. It is discretionary spending, up $800 billion a year in 10 years—a basis Politicians talk a good game but noth- until recently, that has driven the en- of a tripling of our debt. ing seems to change. But when it tirety of our debt. That growing interest payment will comes down to it, the politicians al- Deficits for the most part come from crowd out our ability to fund other im- ways seem to find a way to spend more, discretionary spending, and this statu- portant government services, and it and the taxpayers end up holding the tory caps idea I have proposed is tested will crowd out private borrowers who bill. So this amendment would help and proven. The Budget Enforcement will need to borrow to create jobs. change that. It would impose, first, Act of 1990 included similar provisions Given that we have embarked on binding limits on the 40 percent of Fed- that kept the growth of Federal spend- such a spending spree, is it any sur- eral spending we control each year, dis- ing low for 12 years. Its provisions were prise that the first item on the Senate cretionary spending. The amendment extended in 1997 because people found agenda this year is the necessary bill, would put into law the spending levels they were working. Congress felt they they say, to raise the debt limit to approved in the fiscal year 2010 con- were working. allow us to borrow more money? We gressional budget, which a majority of All in all, these budget rules helped have hit the limit. The government has the Senate supported. It is basically to achieve four balanced budgets for 4 a limit on the amount of debt it can the Democratic Congress’s budget. It consecutive years, from 1998 to 2001. hold by statute, such as a maximum had certain limits over 5 years. The key component of that, I truly be- amount on a credit card. America’s What we are saying is if you exceed lieve, was these statutory caps on credit card has a $12.4 trillion limit on those limits, then you would be vio- spending that were passed during that internal and external debt and, incred- lating this amendment, which seeks to period. ibly we have maxed it out again. It control and avoid that. Those spending Many currently serving Senators should be a dramatic thing to boost levels include only our budget in- were in this Chamber in the 1990s and that debt limit, but, interestingly, it creases that are averaging about 2 per- recognized the necessity. In 1997, 28 has become routine. cent a year annually over 5 years. Con- currently serving Democrats, for exam- This will be the seventh time we have trast that with the 12-percent increases ple, voted for these provisions, includ- done so in 5 years, and it is troubling we saw last year in nondefense discre- ing many of the Democratic leaders in Americans. The public is rightly angry tionary appropriations, and the 10 per- the Senate today. I submit that those with Washington’s cavalier attitude to- cent the year before. budget rules are even more needed ward spending. They know ‘‘buy now; Factoring in the stimulus, govern- today. pay later’’ catches up with you eventu- ment spending on nondefense accounts As Mr. Greenspan said, we have never ally. They know nothing comes from actually soared by 57 percent, while faced such a fiscal crisis looming just nothing. The American people know State and local governments were over the horizon. that what Stanford University econo- tightening their belts, some cutting ex- I am pleased a number of organiza- mist Michael Boskin wrote in the Wall penses. tions known for their knowledge and Street Journal is true. He said: Each year we increase spending it concern about deficits have recognized The explosion of spending, deficits, and gets built into the baseline of our budg- the merit of this proposal, including debt foreshadows even higher prospective et for the next year, and when we have the National Taxpayers Union, Com- taxes on work, savings, investment and em- an increase in the next year, it is an in- mittee for a Responsible Federal Budg- ployment. That not only will damage our crease on a higher baseline, and it goes et, the Heritage Foundation, and the economic future but is harming jobs and up exponentially. Concord Coalition. growth now. For example, last year, on one bill, Budget experts Douglas Holtz-Eakin, The American people know that the defense bill, there was tacked on an who served under a Republican admin- taxes are going to go up, a fact con- $18 billion expenditure for various istration; Alice Rivlin, who served firmed by David Walker, former Comp- projects that were not paid for within under the Clinton administration at troller General and GAO head. He testi- the budget. It was added, paid for with CBO; and Alan Viard also back the fied recently that taxes would need to debt—money we had to borrow. If we plan. President Obama, we learned double by 2040 to keep up with our cur- do that each year, if we add another $18 today is now talking about a 3-year rent commitments. billion through that kind of budget- freeze on some discretionary spending. The American people have made it busting activity, it would cost the tax- This legislation would only help him clear they reject the philosophy of ever payers an extra $1 trillion over a dec- achieve that goal because he can make increasing debt. They reject taking on ade. It is hard to believe, but that is a speech and he can propose it to Con- such a burden. Why? Because they true. Mr. President, $18 billion one year gress, but it doesn’t necessarily become know it threatens the strength of the goes into the baseline; the next year law. If he supports this and works to American economy. They know it is a you add another $18 billion, and it is support the statement that we under- cloud over our efforts to rebound eco- not $18 billion, it is $36 billion more stand he will make in the State of the

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Americans across the coun- lead Senate sponsor on over the last not sure why they were allowed to ex- try—in red States and blue States—get several months. These are all things pire. Did Congress all of a sudden think it. They are deeply concerned about with which we are trying to fight we don’t need pay-go anymore or we the direction in which we are headed. something that you encounter all the don’t need limits on discretionary They know the crushing debt we are in- time as a parent. How much easier it is spending anymore because we are out curring will weaken our country, and it to say yes than no. My kids hate when of the woods when it comes to the def- will restrict the opportunities our chil- I give them that lecture because they icit or debt? I am not sure why that dren will have. They are making their are always wanting me to say yes. I al- happened. I know most of the folks who voices heard. ways say the easiest thing to do is to let those things expire wish they could A vote against this amendment say yes—yes, you can have that outfit; take it back. I bet most of the folks would be a suggestion that a Senator is yes, you can take my car; yes, you can who did voting for major entitlement not serious about maintaining our go see your friends, even though I am programs without paying for them dur- budget caps but is looking for ways to not sure you finished whatever chores ing that time—I bet they wish they bust the budget, get around the budget, you had around the house. It is always could take it back because now we are and spend more. easier to say I will go along with it, it in a real mess. I urge my colleagues to support the is a good cause. The first and most important step to legislation as a strong act of fiscal re- That is what happens around here. It get out of this mess is to vote to con- sponsibility that will have a good im- is not like we are spending on evil trol our spending. I am hopeful this pact. In fact, I am confident it would stuff. We are spending on stuff we be- will be passed by a wide margin. Some send a message to the financial com- lieve in—education, highways, our of my friends on the left have said the munity that we are beginning to get parks, our military—and we are spend- last thing in the world we should do our house in order. ing on things that make it even harder now is limit spending, that government While I would like to go further and to say no. is the answer in this difficult recession. be more frugal in some of our behavior The time has come that we all have I voted for the stimulus, and I think around here—and I do believe we are to feel the pain of saying no. We all the tax cuts in the stimulus, which going to have to go further than this— have to be willing to suffer the polit- don’t get talked about enough, and the this amendment will ensure that the ical consequences of saying no. That is help to the States, which doesn’t get limits on spending made last year in why this amendment is such an impor- talked about enough, and the jobs that the budget passed by this Congress will tant step in the right direction. will be created this year are very im- not be exceeded. It will be a firewall I want to be honest about this be- portant to the progress we have made that will save us from our excesses. It cause we have a tendency to make in terms of climbing out of the eco- will begin to restore financial responsi- things bigger than they are. This isn’t nomic hole we found ourselves in a bility to our Nation, a commodity of going to make a dramatic change in year ago. which we are in desperately short sup- the deficit or the debt. I am not sure But we will not get out of this reces- ply. how many Americans have focused on sion on the back of government spend- I see Senator MCCASKILL. She has the difference between the two, but ing. If we decide it is just about gov- cast a number of tough votes to ques- they are two different things, and it ernment spending during this reces- tion reckless spending since I have ob- will not make a huge difference. People sion, we are dealing a very bad hand to served her in the Senate. I appreciate need to remember that if we took out our grandchildren. her leadership and courage in speaking all discretionary spending and decided I hope this amendment passes. I hope out on this issue. If we do this, it will we were not going to spend another it is not even controversial. I am so not solve all our problems, but I think dime on education, highways or any of pleased the President is on board, and it will make a positive difference for the things we decide on spending every I am pleased that so many members of us. It will allow increases as the budget year, we will still have a massive def- the Republican party are on board. allows for some increases before the icit problem. We don’t fix the deficit by Let’s take this important step, and firewall kicks in. But it also would passing this amendment. We don’t fix then let’s live up to it during the ap- make it very difficult to break the the deficit by saying we are not going propriations process. Let’s realize that budget in any significant way, unless to even do discretionary domestic pet project at home that we know we we face a true emergency. spending anymore. So this is not a fix- can get because we can get an ear- I yield the floor and I thank my col- all. Do you know what it does? It be- mark—maybe this is the year to say no league for her leadership on this legis- gins to get us well. It is a little like and push back from the table and say lation. earmarking. Is earmarking the huge all those pet projects, those earmarks, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- problem? No. But it is similar to a are not the right signal we need to send ator from Missouri is recognized. fever; it is a symptom of a disease. This to the American people this year. Mrs. MCCASKILL. Mr. President, I will help us get well. I thank my colleague from Alabama acknowledge my colleague, Senator It will be a step toward recovery if and Senator KYL, who were cosponsors SESSIONS from Alabama, and welcome we can pass this amendment to freeze on this. I look forward to wide bipar- the opportunity to join him in an at- our discretionary spending. I am so tisan support. I look forward to enthu- tempt to restore some sanity in Con- pleased the White House has called for siastic applause tomorrow night in the gress about spending. a freeze. I think this is a wonderful bi- President’s State of the Union Address, I come from a State where there is a partisan moment. I think we are all when he lays out his freeze on spend- requirement of a balanced budget, al- hankering for a good bipartisan mo- ing. We are all on board now. Let’s though, over the last couple years, I ment right now. I hope we are all han- make it happen. am not sure how they would have done kering for a good bipartisan moment. I I yield the floor. that without incredible pain if it got worried this morning on the vote The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- hadn’t been for the help the Federal on the fiscal task force because it ator from Alabama is recognized. Government sent them. There is no seemed like there might have been Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask question that the fact that we don’t some political games being played. I unanimous consent that Senator JUDD have to balance the budget in Wash- don’t know about anybody else, but I GREGG, former chairman of the Budget ington has led to some very bad habits. am hankering for a good bipartisan Committee and ranking member, be I was thinking about spending over moment. This ought to be one, where added as a cosponsor to this legisla- the weekend, as this week there are a Republicans and Democrats set aside tion.

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The Senators in- call the roll. to do is to get us doing what every creased their budget by 5.8 percent this Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, I ask American family is doing today; that year. We reverse that. Most of us can unanimous consent that the order for is, starting to make some of the hard easily live within the budget we had the quorum call be rescinded. choices about where we have excess, last year—easily. So we reverse the in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without where we have inefficiency, where we crease for the Senate back down to objection, it is so ordered. have duplication, and eliminate it be- what it was last year. AMENDMENT NO. 3303 TO AMENDMENT NO. 3299 cause we should not ask the American We should not ask the rest of this Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, I ask people to take on more debt when we government to make a sacrifice that unanimous consent that the pending know we have at least $387 billion we are not willing to demonstrate by amended be set aside and I send up worth of waste, fraud, and duplication leading on the same issue. amendment No. 3303. every year in the Federal Government. This bill can be the first step in a re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Yet that is exactly what we are doing ality check of getting the Congress objection? Without objection, it is so with the underlying bill. We are taking back aligned with where the American ordered. on more debt and not doing anything people are, as far as spending. The clerk will report. about the excessive spending or the The legislative clerk read as follows: Just a year ago, in January of 2009, waste, fraud, or duplication. the national debt was $10.6 trillion. The Senator from Oklahoma [Mr. COBURN] The whole purpose behind coming to Today the national debt is $12.2994 tril- proposes an amendment numbered 3303 to the floor is to say: Can we not, in light lion. Forty-three cents of every dollar Amendment No. 3299. of a 28-percent increase, cut 5 percent we spent last year we borrowed, and we Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, I ask in terms of discretionary spending that are going to do exactly that or worse unanimous consent that reading of the we just jacked up five times that this next year unless we wake up, un- amendment be dispensed with. amount over the last 2 years? Can we less we come to our senses. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without not find 5 percent worth of waste? We You can have all the arguments you objection, it is so ordered. have identified specifically 640 pro- want, but nobody in America believes (The amendment is printed in the grams that are duplicative of one an- RECORD of Monday, January 25, 2010, other in the Federal Government. We the Federal Government is not waste- under ‘‘Text of Amendments.’’) have identified waste. When we go to ful. Nobody believes it is good enough Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, I ask find out, when we ask the GAO or the to just freeze a small portion of discre- that the amendment be divided in the Congressional Research Service to help tionary spending. What Americans be- form which I now send to the desk. us with this, do you know what they lieve is we need to cut spending. We I ask at this time that division I of tell us? We cannot; it is too big. We need to cut out the waste, cut out the the original amendment be made the cannot tell you where all the duplica- duplication, and cut out the fraud. We pending amendment. tion is. That is our own research bodies need efficiency where we can generate Mrs. MCCASKILL. Madam President, saying they cannot tell us where it is efficiency. We need to eliminate dupli- I suggest the absence of a quorum. too big. cation where there is duplication. Mr. COBURN. I have the floor. This amendment puts a stop to that. My friend, President Obama, when he The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. It mandates that we in the future, was campaigning said: I promise to GILLIBRAND). The Senator from Okla- every year, will get a report from the spend taxpayer money wisely and to homa still has the floor. GAO on every program within the Fed- eliminate wasteful redundancy. We are Mr. COBURN. Madam President, eral Government that duplicates an- going to help him with that. That is while the Parliamentarian is doing the other program and what their rec- what this amendment does. In 640 pro- work that is necessary at this time, I ommendations are to streamline or grams where there is duplication, we thought I would spend a few minutes change it. are going to allow an incentive for each talking about this amendment in the The reason it is easy to borrow or department to get rid of it. We are not interest of saving some time. easy to raise taxes is because we fail to mandating they have to get rid of it. We have a significant problem in do the hard work of eliminating the We are saying: You should do the re- front of us as a Nation. We have before spending waste. We just had the Sen- view. You should take this money, and us an underlying bill that raises the ator from Alabama wanting to put on you should eliminate the duplications. debt that nobody in this room, save the some caps. That is not going to be What you need from us to do that, we pages, will ever pay a penny toward re- adopted. We know it. will give you. But we are giving you ducing—nobody except the pages and The reason I divided this amendment the authority to do that with these their generation will pay a penny to- is because my colleagues will take one amendments. ward reducing. segment of it and say: Oh, I was for Let me quote from President Obama: This request for increasing the debt cutting 5 percent out of the Federal Too often Federal departments take on limit of $1.9 trillion, I remind my col- budget, but I just did not agree with functions or services that are already being leagues, is $200 billion more than the this one segment, whether it be edu- done or could be done elsewhere within the entire Federal Government spent in cation or somewhere else, that we Federal Government more effectively. The the year 1999, 10 years ago. So we, in should not cut, and, therefore, I voted result is unnecessary redundancy and the in- one fell swoop, in 1 year, we are going against the whole amendment. ability of the Federal Government to benefit to increase the debt by $200 billion This puts the American people in the from economies of scale and integrated more than what the entire Federal driver’s seat, as far as their Senators streamlined operations. Government spent 10 years ago. are concerned. We are going to get to He is right. So now we are going to The whole purpose behind this see whether they agree that we ought give the Senators a chance to support amendment is a wake-up call to say: to continue to waste money; that we his statement and his position. Wait a minute, the Congress, in the ought to steal it from these pages and Nothing has been done in the last last 2 years, under its leadership, has their generation and not do the hard year to accomplish that. As a matter of increased spending 11.4 percent in 2009 work of making a choice and putting fact, the President sent program after and 11.4 percent this year, not counting things in terms of priority like every program that he wanted to get rid of. a stimulus bill and not counting omni- American family is doing. He said they are not effective, they do bus bills that were not paid for because Every American family is doing that not work, they are duplicative, and they were declared an emergency. right now. They do not have an unlim- they are not efficient. What did we do?

VerDate Nov 24 2008 00:48 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26JA6.025 S26JAPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with SENATE January 26, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S227 We did not eliminate a one of them. We At a minimum, there is $100 billion of ever notice $120 billion coming out of just kept funding them. So we cannot fraud in Medicare a year. We do not the Federal Government on these dis- claim that the problems lie with the have an effective strategy, like any cretionary programs because they will President. The problems do not lie with other organization outside of govern- just go to a different grant program the President. The problems lie with ment, to limit the defrauding that goes that does the same thing and get it the elected body of Congress in not on in Medicare. We pay, and then we there. making the hard, difficult choices of try to chase people we should not have Let me go into some of the facts be- putting a priority on what is most im- paid. cause many of us don’t understand. portant and taking the time to do the Senator LEMIEUX from Florida and Here are some examples: oversight and explain to the American others have multiple ideas on how we There are 14 programs administered people why we ought to have the pro- could take that $100 billion and over by the U.S. Department of Education grams consolidated. We may have a the next 6 months save $30 billion or related to foreign exchanges and de- goal we want to accomplish and help $40 billion of that. That is $30 billion or signed to increase opportunity for stu- the American people with, but we cer- $40 billion each year over the next 10 dents to study abroad. There is nothing tainly ought to do it in the most effi- years. That comes out to $1⁄2 trillion, wrong inherently with wanting our stu- cient and effective manner we can. which cuts down that $9 trillion in ad- dents to study abroad, to gain that per- The other reason to consider this ditional debt we are going to be encum- spective and to gain that education, amendment is to think about what is bering upon our children. Last year, but why 14 different programs? Why getting ready to happen to us. What is this country’s debt grew $4.2 billion a not one? Why not 1 program and save getting ready to happen to us over the day. We didn’t do anything about that all the administrative costs of the next 10 years is we are going to accrue except spend more money, so this year other 13? Why not do that? Because another $9 trillion in debt if we do not it is going to accrue at $4.3 billion a somebody may not have their name on start this process with this amendment day. That is how much we are going to a program? The fact is, nobody knew today. We are going to accrue another spend that we don’t have. that until we discovered it in the last $9 trillion. Of that $9 trillion, $4.8 tril- Isn’t it time that we start facing the 4 weeks. lion of it is going to be interest. It is situation as it is rather than the way There are more than 44 job-training going to be interest costs on the debt. we would like it to be? The cold hard programs administered by 9 different We are going to borrow money to pay facts are that we have a short time- Federal agencies across the bureauc- the interest on the money that we bor- frame—4 to 5 years at most—to get our racy, costing $30 billion a year. Forty- row. It does not have to be that way. house back in order. Now is the time to four Federal job-training programs? My colleagues will come down and start. It is not next year, it is not next Tell me why we need 44. Maybe 4 to hit say: The big problem is the entitlement month; it is right now—right now, different areas in different situations programs. There is no question that is when the American people may or may but not 44 and not through 9 different two-thirds of our problem. But the easy not be focused on the fact that we are Federal agencies that are all trying to thing to fix now and saves billions, if going to authorize an additional $1.9 do the same thing and competing to not trillions, of dollars on is the discre- trillion worth of borrowing. You can’t throw out money. tionary portion of the budget that we even write that many zeros down and What about 69 early education pro- do have control over. have a comprehension of how much it grams administered by 9 different Fed- We always hear the excuse: That is is. At the same time, we don’t do any- eral agencies. Sixty-nine, why would not the big problem. The reason it is thing about solving the problem. we tolerate that? Why would we con- not the big problem is because politi- Quite frankly, Congress has a depend- tinue with the status quo? Now is the cians enamor themselves with people ency issue. We are addicted. We are ad- time to make changes. at home by spending money we do not dicted to spending. We are addicted to One of my favorites is that we have have on things we do not need that are the age-old adage that if I spend 105 Federal programs supporting not truly a legitimate role of the Fed- enough money, I can go home and tell science, technology, engineering, and eral Government. people how great I am, not ever telling math—105 different programs where we The family budget is getting smaller, them I am spending their money and support that—funding over $3 billion a and the Federal Government is getting their kids’ money but claiming I am year. I agree we ought to encourage it, bigger. That is just exactly the oppo- looking out for them. we ought to stimulate it, we ought to site of what ought to be happening in The only way you really look out for support it because we know we have to this country today. Inflation is near America is to secure America into the be competitive in the future, but do we zero, but yet we are increasing spend- future, and we have not been doing really need 105 different Federal Gov- ing, like I said, 11.7 percent last year. that. It hasn’t been done under the Re- ernment programs? The answer is, ab- That does not include the supplemental publican watch, hasn’t been done under solutely not. We don’t. But because we emergency spending and does not have the Democratic watch. What has hap- don’t know what is there, we continue any connection at all with the stim- pened is the same old same old of con- to do the same. ulus bill. That is what we did with the tinuing to ignore the problem and not As a matter of fact, there is going to individual budgets across the Federal taking the heat for making the tough be a Judiciary markup on Thursday Government. choices that will put our country back that has a new program in it—sup- When I come down and make the case on the track on which it belongs—a posedly new—and the authors of the for cutting back 5 percent of that, track that will secure a future for our bill have no idea that we already have which ends up being $120 billion, no- children and grandchildren, that will a Federal program that does the same body should be opining: My goodness, embrace the heritage that made this thing. That is why the important key we are going to tear things up. But we country great. What was that heritage? component of this global amendment is are going to hear that. We are going to That heritage was sacrifice. In this to make sure the GAO tells us what is hear all the reasons we cannot do what country, all of us—many—are sacri- out there, what we need to do, and how I am proposing to do. ficing now, and many in the future are we need to go about it. We may need America is not going to buy that going to have to sacrifice. some redundancy, but we don’t need 105 anymore. They are not buying it any- Others will come down to the floor times redundancy, we don’t need 30 more, and they should not buy it. and they will say: Well, COBURN, all times redundancy, we don’t need 44 The other thing this amendment will you want to do is cut spending; you times redundancy, and we don’t need 69 do is it will give us 30 days to come don’t really want to solve the problem. times redundancy. As a matter of fact, back and assess other areas where we Well, the first part of solving the prob- when we have all these programs, the can cut more spending. People in this lem is cutting the spending and recog- States have to hire all these different body think that is hard. It is not hard. nizing that the walls don’t fall down if people to understand all the different Let me give an example of where we you cut 5 percent out of the discre- programs so they can make sure they can save $80 billion a year in one pro- tionary spending in our budget. As a get their fair share. We could actually gram. matter of fact, very few people will save the States a ton of money if they

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Foreclosures agencies if the money has been there the Massachusetts Institute of Tech- increased from hundreds to hundreds of and they haven’t spent it. As a matter nology, where he received a Ph.D. in thousands. Americans across the coun- of fact, we are giving them so much economics. He then had the good sense try witnessed their retirement savings money, they can’t spend it all. We have to head to Stanford, my alma mater, dwindling before their eyes. Confidence seen unobligated balances go up be- where he taught economics for several in the system as a whole vanished. cause they can’t get it out the door. years at the Graduate School of Busi- Beginning in 2008, Chairman And when we are pushing them to get ness. After heading back to Princeton Bernanke began to take a series of it out the door, guess what happens to University, he quickly rose through steps to walk us back from the brink of efficiency and accuracy and effective- the academic ranks to become chair- disaster. The Federal Reserve cut in- ness of those programs. It goes way man of the Princeton Economics De- terest rates early and aggressively in down. partment. His groundbreaking eco- an attempt to inject liquidity into the According to the Office of Manage- nomic work on the Great Depression markets. I might point out that there ment and Budget, at year end 2009, that helped increase our understanding of were some who counseled the opposite is, September 30, there was $657 billion that calamity and prepared him well to action; that is, those most concerned sitting in unobligated funds. Some of tackle our recent disaster. He has a about inflation. Perhaps Bernanke that is military, some of that is war strong record of public service, includ- went too far in trying to inject liquid- funds, some of that is VA. We exempt ing work as a visiting scholar at sev- ity back into the markets, but that is war funds and we exempt VA. We ex- eral Federal Reserve banks. what he believed was necessary in empt DOD, but we shouldn’t because In 2002, President George W. Bush ap- order to get the economy back on there is $50 billion a year in waste in pointed him to serve on the Board of track. The Fed established lending fa- the Pentagon that can easily be dem- Governors of the Federal Reserve Sys- cilities to provide much needed fund- onstrated. tem. In 2005, President Bush appointed ing. Last year, the Fed, in conjunction So we direct the GAO to identify him Chairman of the President’s Coun- with the Department of Treasury, es- those duplicative programs and report cil of Economic Advisers. In 2006, Presi- tablished the Term Asset-Backed Secu- to Congress on the findings. dent Bush appointed him Chairman of rities Loan Facility, TALF, to finance Madam President, may I make an in- the Federal Reserve. The Senate con- more than 4 million consumer and quiry of the Chair? Has the status of firmed his nomination by voice vote. small business loans. That is some- our division been decided? After his appointment to three posts times forgotten, but that is something The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- by President Bush, Ben Bernanke was he did. At a time when conditions were ator’s amendment is not divisible as a renominated as Federal Reserve Chair- changing daily and sometimes hourly, matter of right because the Senate has man in 2009 by President Obama. Chairman Bernanke did not hesitate to entered into a unanimous consent At this point, I might point out that take bold and necessary steps to avoid agreement limiting the universe of if any Senator had any problems with total collapse of our economy. amendments on this measure. the reappointment of Chairman Madam President, 20/20 hindsight will Mr. COBURN. Madam President, I Bernanke, they certainly knew when always reveal things we would have suggest the absence of a quorum. his term expired and they should have done differently. With such aggressive The PRESIDING OFFICER. The conveyed those views to President and unprecedented action comes criti- clerk will call the roll. Obama, and conveyed them strongly if cism and judgment. The assistant legislative clerk pro- that was their view, so that President Without a doubt, the Federal Reserve ceeded to call the roll. Obama would have had an opportunity System deserves a share of the blame Mr. BAUCUS. Madam President, I to appoint somebody else if that was for fostering the conditions that led us ask unanimous consent that the order his choice. It is my understanding that to the precipice, but as this crisis was for the quorum call be rescinded. virtually no Senator complained to systemic, so, too, were its flaws. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without President Obama about the renomina- On that point, I might say there are objection, it is so ordered. tion of Chairman Bernanke before the a lot of agencies that probably should Mr. BAUCUS. Madam President, the nomination was sent to the Senate. be blamed or held accountable for some Senators from Alabama and Oklahoma In his nearly 4 years as Federal Re- of the missteps or failure to foresee the have offered that amendment to the serve Chairman, Ben Bernanke has crisis occurring. One that comes to my debt limit resolution. As these amend- demonstrated he is worthy of another mind is the Securities and Exchange ments address matters primarily for term. Facing the worst financial ca- Commission. The Securities and Ex- the jurisdiction of the Appropriations lamity in nearly 70 years and relying change Commission either did not have Committee, I will defer to the chair- on his keen insight into the origins of jurisdiction or didn’t ask for jurisdic- man of the Appropriations Committee financial panics, he successfully tion or did not exercise jurisdiction to address those amendments momen- worked with the previous and current over a lot of the nonbanks that were tarily. administrations to ensure that the creating a lot of these fancy deriva- NOMINATION OF BEN BERNANKE economy of the United States and the tives and other instruments. I can Madam President, in the meantime, world survived the crisis of 2008. name many of them. I think we all on another matter, I wish to say I Again, his dissertation was on the know who they are. It was a lack of ef- strongly support the nomination of Great Depression. This is a man who fort by the SEC. I think the SEC was Chairman Ben Bernanke to his second understands the Great Depression and derelict in not being much more ag- term as Chairman of the Federal Re- probably had some pretty good ideas of gressive at that time. serve. how to prevent that from occurring. There are a lot of areas where fingers Last August, President Obama an- Averting disaster is not something can be pointed. One can be the Con- nounced his intention to renominate that usually earns you accolades or pa- gress. Where were the oversight com- Chairman Bernanke for a second term. rades. ‘‘It could have been worse’’ is mittees at that time? What were the There is little debate that our financial not your typical commendation. But questions they were asking? What were system has been through one of the there is no doubt that without Chair- they doing? most tumultuous times since the Great man Bernanke’s leadership, our econ- I think, frankly, that mistakes were Depression. I strongly support Presi- omy would have been much worse off. made, many of them, beginning with dent Obama’s decision to renominate Time will tell how the history of this the subprime mortgage crisis and Ben Bernanke and believe he has the crisis is written, but economists and working all the way up to mortgage

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Ap- before Ben Bernanke was head of the lier, we have a markup tomorrow in parently, the Chinese are buying a lot Fed. the Judiciary Committee for a new pro- of it since they own, according to the It is more apparent than ever that we gram, and it is duplicative of an exist- Houston Chronicle, about $800 billion, must pass strong and comprehensive ing program. But those offering the and foreign countries own about $3.5 regulatory reform, to crack down on amendment do not even know it. So it trillion. risky financial derivatives, properly shows we have to stop and reassess. On December 16, the Wall Street regulate the shadow banking system, Part of this amendment is creating a Journal wrote: and ensure consumers are adequately mandate that the GAO has to advise us Our view is there is good and bad public protected. In his confirmation hearing, on that. borrowing. In the 1980s, Federal deficits fi- nanced a military build-up that ended the Chairman Bernanke stated that such a Mr. MCCAIN. I do believe that at Cold War leading to an actual peace dividend crisis ‘‘must prompt financial institu- least we ought to, over time, make an in the 1990s of 3 percent of GDP, as well as tions and regulators alike to undertake attempt to ascertain the numbers of tax cuts that ended the stagflation of the unsparing self-assessments of their employees who are in these duplicative 1970s, and began 25 years of prosperity. Those past performance.’’ government programs. It is really star- were high-return investments. Today’s debt Chairman Bernanke is doing just tling—if the American people knew of is financing what exactly? The TARP money that. The Federal Reserve has already the fact that there are so many dupli- did undergird the financial system for a undergone significant regulatory cative efforts and different agencies of time, and is now being repaid. But most of changes, and he is committed to work- the rest has been spent on a political wish the government trying to accomplish list of public programs ranging from unem- ing with me and my colleagues in Con- the same mission. ployment insurance to wind turbines to tax gress to put in place proper oversight Before I go much further, I would credits for golf carts. Borrowing for such and transparency to see that we are like to mention, I have the information low-return purposes makes America poor in never again faced with the peril we that tomorrow night the President will the long run. have witnessed over the past 2 years. propose a spending freeze for discre- So if we are increasing the debt But as Emerson once said, ‘‘[b]lame tionary spending with the exception of limit, and the Chinese and other coun- is safer than praise.’’ I commend Chair- defense, veterans affairs, and homeland tries are going to buy that debt, and we man Bernanke and his team at the security. I applaud that move on the are spending money in the stimulus Federal Reserve for acting in a time of part of the President. package that has shown very little re- such uncertainty. There is still much I think, from the conclusions I have turn on the massive $787 billion invest- that must be done to get our economy reached so far, it would save some $15 ment, then should we not try Dr. back on track and Americans back to billion next year and perhaps $200 bil- COBURN’s method and support his work. I believe that Chairman lion over time. We are trying to ascer- amendment which would basically pre- Bernanke and the Federal Reserve will tain exactly what that is. vent us from having to increase the continue efforts to create jobs and help But I do not see how the President, debt limit? middle class families. I urge my col- at the same time that he is recom- This amendment of Dr. COBURN’s leagues to join me in supporting Chair- mending a spending freeze that would would rescind $120 billion in spending, 5 man Bernanke’s nomination for his save some $12 or $15 or $20 billion next percent from each agency of govern- second term, as he works to restore year, at the same time to be proposing ment, other than the Department of confidence and prosperity in our econ- a stimulus package, another one, that Defense and Veterans Affairs; directing omy. could be $80 or $100 billion. That is not the agencies to consolidate more than I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- fiscal discipline. 650 duplicative government programs; sence of a quorum. The House, the other body, passed, rescind unobligated discretionary funds The PRESIDING OFFICER. The before we went out of session, a jobs available for more than 2 consecutive clerk will call the roll. bill that was somewhere around $100 fiscal years. Most Americans would be The assistant legislative clerk pro- billion, as I understand it. I understand astonished to know that there are still ceeded to call the roll. the other side of the aisle is working tax dollars sitting out there which Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask on a package of about $80 billion. Well, have been appropriated and not been unanimous consent that the order for look, let’s stop the spending now. Let’s spent for more than 2 years, sometimes the quorum call be rescinded. stop the spending now. several years. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. So if we want to be sincere about Directing GAO to identify duplica- KAUFMAN.) Without objection, it is so stopping the spending that is unneces- tive government programs and report ordered. sary and unneeded, then we certainly the findings to Congress would render AMENDMENT NO. 3303 should discard the idea that we need the debt limit increase in the under- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I rise to another massive stimulus, particularly lying bill null and void. It is $1.9 tril- speak in support of the Coburn amend- in light of the fact that by any esti- lion. ment to eliminate wasteful and dupli- mation, including the prediction of the Let’s just look at a few of the dupli- cative spending. Before my colleague President’s economic advisers that if cative Federal programs that are out from Oklahoma leaves the floor, I we passed the last stimulus package, there. A 2004 report by a nonprofit re- know he has to go, but I have to pose unemployment would be at 8 percent. search group listed 21 Federal pro- a question for the Senator from Okla- So this proposal about a spending grams across multiple agencies, many homa. We have a listing in the Sen- freeze would have a lot more credi- at Health and Human Services that ator’s amendment of the many duplica- bility with me if we said we are going funded childhood obesity programs ei- tive programs. to stop additional spending this year ther as the main focus or as one com- Have we had a study that would indi- that would also add to the burgeoning ponent of the Federal program. cate how many government employees national debt. Child obesity is a serious issue in are engaged in administering these du- The Coburn amendment is an impor- America. Do we need 21 separate pro- plicative programs? tant one. The Coburn amendment is grams to address the issue? Would not Mr. COBURN. No. To answer the Sen- best appreciated by the fiscal situation we be more efficient if we had a single ator’s question, we do not even know in which we find ourselves. In a recent program instead of spreading them out how many duplicative programs there editorial in the Houston Chronicle, amongst different Federal agencies? are out there. These are the 640 we they noted: There are 14 programs administered found looking over a 4-week period. Our spending excesses, as most every by the U.S. Department of Education But when we asked GAO or the Con- American knows, are increasingly financed related to foreign exchanges and de- gressional Research Service about this, by foreign sources led by China. In all, about signed to increase the opportunities for

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According to data from the Catalog $700 billion in TARP to bail out the I hasten to add, it is not in China’s of Federal Domestic Assistance, 14 de- banks and other ailing financial insti- interest to hurt the American econ- partments within the Federal Govern- tutions; $410 billion for the Omnibus omy. But it certainly can’t be in our ment and 49 independent agencies oper- appropriations bill, a package of 9 ap- interest, in any way, to be in that kind ate exchanges and study abroad pro- propriations bills rolled together, of fiscal jeopardy. We cannot do that— grams. which contained over 9,000 not to mention the $3.5 trillion in debt A 2009 GAO report found 69 early edu- unrequested, unnecessary, run-of-the- held by foreigners. cation programs administered by nine mill pork-barrel earmarks; $450 billion I say to my colleagues, let’s look at different agencies. There are over 30 for the 2010 Omnibus appropriations the Coburn amendment. It is well Federal programs that provide finan- bill, a package of 6 bills rolled to- thought out, well researched. Let’s put cial assistance to students to support gether, containing 5,000 unrequested the brakes on the mortgaging of Amer- postsecondary education at a cost to earmarks. Let’s put them together. In ica’s future. the taxpayer of over $30 billion every two bills last year, one for 2009, the I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- year. other for 2010, were at least 14,000 ear- According to a May 2007 report in the ator from Nevada. marks. The Democratic leadership Mr. ENSIGN. I ask unanimous con- Academic Competitiveness Council, worked with the President to ram sent to speak as in morning business. there are 105 Federal programs sup- through a $3.5 trillion budget resolu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without porting STEM education with aggre- tion. We have spent $83 billion to bail objection, it is so ordered. gate funding of $3.2 billion in 2006. You out the auto companies. There is still a CHRISTMAS DAY TERRORIST ATTACK will note that I am not even talking chance that a $2.5 trillion health re- Mr. ENSIGN. Mr. President, I had the about millions or hundreds of millions; form bill may be passed by the other benefit last week of attending two dif- we are talking about billions. side. ferent hearings on the attempted ter- Here is one. There are at least 17 of- Overall, domestic spending has in- rorist attack that took place on Christ- fender reentry programs across five creased by 14 percent over the last fis- mas Day. The first was in the Home- Federal agencies, different Federal cal year. Inflation has been practically land Security Committee and the sec- agencies, costing the taxpayers over zero for all intents and purposes. But ond was in the Commerce Committee. $250 million annually. the spending has increased by 14 per- One thing became clear: There is a A 2005 GAO study found there are a cent. Don’t we get it? Don’t we see definite disconnect in this administra- total of 23 Federal housing programs what we are doing to future genera- tion about how to handle terrorists targeted or have special features for tions of Americans? Don’t we see that once they are captured. Over this last the elderly, 23 Federal housing pro- a debt for $40,100 for every man, weekend, Osama bin Laden claimed re- grams that target or have special fea- woman, and child in America is uncon- sponsibility for the foiled Christmas tures for the elderly. scionable? Why don’t we try the Day bomber terror attack. He has, once There are at least nine programs at Coburn amendment before we willy- again, inserted himself into the na- the USDA tasked with researching and nilly increase the debt limit by another tional security dialog in the United developing biofuels, costing taxpayers $1.4 trillion? Why? Why can’t we at States. nearly $300 million annually. Over $800 least make an effort? I fear al-Qaida will have another op- million was included in the stimulus One thing I know about Dr. COBURN, portunity to attack the United States bill for these initiatives. he researches his information care- because of the fumbling of intelligence The Federal Government oversees at fully. He has shown us we don’t need to information that could have been gath- least 15 different preservation pro- raise the debt limit and give ourselves ered on the Christmas Day bomber be- grams costing taxpayers nearly $100 a green light to spend even more. We fore his attempted attack and subse- million annually. have before us an opportunity. We can quently from this terrorist after he was There are at least 28 Federal pro- turn things around today. We can pass captured. But this administration grams totaling over $5 billion that sup- this amendment and begin the hard clearly dropped the ball. We know the port job training and employment. work and make the tough decisions Director of National Intelligence, Den- Here we are, with an outstanding necessary to put us on the path to fis- nis Blair; FBI Director Mueller; Na- public debt well over $12.3 trillion. The cal solvency and national prosperity. tional Counterterrorism Center Direc- estimate for this year is the largest in Here we are with a bill before us to tor Michael Leiter; and the Homeland history. The estimated population of increase the debt limit which would in- Security Secretary, Janet Napolitano, the United States is over 307.6 million crease, then, the debt that every man, were not consulted about the decision people. Therefore, each U.S. citizen’s woman, and child in America has, as to read Abdulmutallab his Miranda share of this debt is approximately we continue this almost unrestrained rights and try him in civilian courts. $40,100. That is $40,000 for every man, spending spree. We know that as soon as this terrorist woman, and child in this country. That I have said to my colleagues for a was told of his right to remain silent, is shameful, shameful spending that long time—and I think it was authenti- that is what he did. He stopped talking. has laid this debt on future generations cated in Massachusetts recently—the It is unfathomable that these individ- of Americans. The greatness of Amer- American people are mad. They are uals were not even consulted before ica is based on the tradition that one angry at the spending. They do not this hugely important decision was generation has passed off to the next want to lay a huge debt on future gen- made. After the hearings conducted generation a nation that is better off erations of Americans. They do not be- last week and interviews over the than the one they inherited. What kind lieve there is a shred of fiscal responsi- weekend, it appears it was ultimately of a nation are we going to hand off to bility in the Congress or the adminis- the Attorney General who made the de- the next generation of Americans with tration. I will fairly note that this out- cision to read the Miranda rights and a debt to the Chinese of $800 billion, a of-control spending was not invented place Abdulmutallab in the civilian debt of over $3.5 trillion held by for- with this administration. Republicans, court system. However, there is a lot of eigners, and the debt goes on and on when they were in charge, let spending ambiguity to show how this decision and on with no end in sight. get completely out of control. We be- came to be made. Were there any delib- Why should we not try Dr. COBURN’s trayed our fiscal base. We paid a heavy erations or meetings that occurred method? Why should we not attempt to price for it, but we deserved to pay prior to this decision? Was the Presi- do something different rather than that price. Now is the time to say stop, dent brought into this discussion? All

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I believe this would talking, I have joined with several of information has been severely ham- set a very dangerous precedent for my Senate colleagues to cosponsor leg- pered by the decision to put this ter- would-be terrorists in order to poten- islation authored by Senator COLLINS rorist almost immediately into the ci- tially have their jail time reduced. It is and Senator LIEBERMAN, the distin- vilian court system. He now has all the my understanding the policy of the guished ranking member and chairman rights, protections, and privileges of United States is not to negotiate with of the Homeland Security Committee. American citizens. Make no mistake terrorists. This legislation would require the At- about it, this decision to try We should comprehensively and ef- torney General to consult with the Di- Abdulmutallab as a U.S. citizen, which fectively interrogate terrorists to gain rector of National Intelligence, the Di- he is not, as opposed to an enemy com- the information we need, not to nego- rector of the National Counterterror- batant will be a detrimental impact on tiate with them for it. The only true ism Center, the Secretary of Homeland our ability to learn more about this way to gather this information is Security, and the Secretary of Defense failed terrorist attack. Taking it a step through an extensive interrogation of prior to the initiation of giving any further, this decision may very well the terrorist by highly trained intel- weaken our national security. Last terrorist Miranda rights or the initi- ligence personnel. The definition of an week, the Republican leader mentioned ation of civilian criminal charges ‘‘extensive and comprehensive interro- that a year ago the President, imme- against a foreign person detained by gation’’ is not a 50-minute questioning diately after taking office, decided to the U.S. Government on suspicion of while the terrorist is being prepped for any terrorist activities. The legislation revise the Nation’s interrogation poli- cies and to restrict the CIA’s ability to surgery, as was the case with would also require, in the event of a Abdulmutallab. disagreement amongst these folks on question terrorists. This was done by Executive order. Extensive interrogations are con- whether such action should be initiated ducted over a sustained amount of in civilian criminal court, that the At- While questioning the Director of Na- tional Intelligence, I specifically asked time, with members of various govern- torney General not initiate such action ment agencies included. They incor- unless specifically directed by the if the Director believed the classified interrogation methods used previously porate individuals from defense intel- President. I ask my other Senate col- ligence and have elements of uncer- leagues to join me in cosponsoring this by our own government were more ef- fective than the current methods found tainty and surprise. This means those vital legislation. conducting the interrogations are not A second thing we learned from last in the Army Field Manual that is pub- limited to a set of interrogations which week’s hearings was there is confusion licly available for the terrorist to train the terrorist has trained against. In about when the high-value interroga- to. short, a proper and extensive interro- tion group or the HIG should be con- One statement the DNI, the Director gation should not solely consist of the vened to decide on whether to interro- of National Intelligence, made during interrogation methods listed in the gate terrorists such as Abdulmutallab the Q-and-A portion of the hearing par- ticularly caught my attention. In re- Army Field Manual. or to interview them with their law- sponse to a question from Senator We have in our custody an individual yers present. Director of National In- BURRIS regarding al-Qaida’s ability to who has been trained by al-Qaida. He telligence Dennis Blair told the Home- exploit open source intelligence, Admi- has met with some of its most senior land Security Committee: ral Blair stated this—I am quoting, leaders and has not been properly and This unit was created exactly for this pur- comprehensively interrogated. How is pose—to make a decision on whether a cer- once again: tain person who is detained should be treated [T]he public discussion of the specifics of this possible? He could give us informa- as a case for Federal prosecution or for some the defensive measures we take are making tion on the al-Qaida command-and-con- other means. it that much easier for people to evade our trol structure. It is possible he could defenses and come in . . . I think they are The intelligence chief said the inter- give us information on funding mecha- just making the job of those who are work- nisms, ongoing operations, safe houses, rogation group was created by the ing hard to try to defend us that much hard- White House last year to handle over- er. It costs the taxpayer that much more personnel and leadership profiles, al- seas cases but will now be expanded for money. And I wish people would just shut Qaida’s governmental connections in domestic cases. the hell up. Yemen and maybe other Middle East He said: That is what he said. nations, and what the enemy views as We did not invoke the HIG in this case. We So if keeping some of our airport se- weaknesses in our airport security. should have. curity measures a secret makes it What happens if, say, new informa- Subsequently, we heard from the ad- harder for terrorists to evade them, tion comes to light; say, Osama bin ministration that this HIG unit isn’t shouldn’t that same logic also hold Laden releases a new tape like he just even up and running yet. that keeping some of our interrogation did, or if we intercept some commu- My question is, How does the indi- measures classified also makes it hard- nication coming out of Yemen? As it vidual who is in charge of our intel- er for the terrorists to beat those inter- stands now, we have lost the ability to ligence infrastructure not know the rogation techniques? But this adminis- interrogate Abdulmutallab on those policy and procedures for interrogating tration does not seem to be on the issues. terrorists? Based on the testimony same page. Over the weekend, we heard a prepos- given last week, it would seem we do As I am sure you can imagine, those terous statement from the President’s not have a fully integrated and com- who wish to do us harm can simply spokesman when he said the FBI got prehensive method for interrogating train to the methods that are pub- all the information they could get out terrorists, whether they are captured licized in this public document. By lim- of him. That is a preposterous state- abroad or here at home. The capture iting our intelligence community to ment. I do not believe that to be the and subsequent handling of terrorist only those techniques in the Army case, and I do not believe most Nevad- Abdulmutallab was bungled from the Field Manual, we have removed one ans or other Americans believe it ei- get-go. It is continuing to be bungled. important tool the intelligence com- ther. A week ago, I signed a letter to munity has to use against al-Qaida; It is for these reasons we must trans- President Obama with a number of my that is, fear of the unknown. fer Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab to the

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Rescinding unobligated balances in the three agencies named by the Sen- Mr. President, I yield the floor. the Department of Homeland Security ator deal with a different aspect of cli- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- would stop the construction of the mate change, and each brings a special ator from Hawaii. Coast Guard National Security Cutter expertise to the problem. They are not AMENDMENT NO. 3303 and would rescind funding for the pur- duplicative; they are complementary Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I rise to chase of explosive detection systems. based on specific expertise. speak in opposition to an amendment Rescinding unobligated balances in For the Department of Energy, the offered by the Senator from Oklahoma. NOAA would create a minimum 6- Building Technologies Program is not Once again, we find ourselves debating month gap in coverage for the geo- a grant program to weatherize existing an amendment that at first blush stationary weather satellite system, residential and commercial buildings sounds like a good thing. But when which focuses directly over the United in the same fashion as the weatheriza- Members take the time to actually States, and constantly and accurately tion program does for residential read the amendment and understand monitors storm conditions. Over 200 homes. There is a difference between a the programs it impacts, they will dis- employees would lose their jobs. residence and a building. It is a re- cover this amendment causes harm to The reasoning for the amendment of search and development program our national and international security the Senator from Oklahoma is a catch- aimed at new technologies. There is and to our economy. 22 for those of us on the Appropriations simply not overlap or duplication in Let me begin by discussing the last Committee with responsibility for these programs. section of the amendment, section 16. overseeing our taxpayers’ dollars. We The amendment proposes to rescind Section 16 of the Coburn amendment is are criticized for having funding that is funding for the 2010 census. Any reduc- based on assumptions that reflect a unobligated for more than 1 year. Well, tion in funding for the constitutionally lack of understanding about both what a ship is not built in a year, a hospital mandated 2010 census at this critical constitutes discretionary unobligated is not built and equipped in a year, and time would jeopardize the completion of a timely and accurate count, which balances as well as about Federal fund- the next generation satellite is not is necessary, sir. ing and oversight for certain critical built in 1 year. The Coburn amendment proposes to The amendment proposes to cut $2.2 procurement programs. billion from critical Department of The Senator from Oklahoma claims rescind an additional $20 billion from programs he perceives to be redundant. Homeland Security programs. that $100 billion would be rescinded The attempted destruction last We can go around and around about from an estimated $657 billion in unob- month of Northwest flight 253 near De- what is redundant and what is not be- ligated balances. First, this amend- troit is our most recent reminder that cause one’s perception of what is or is ment assumes a rescission amount terrorists continue to threaten our not a duplicative program is based on based on erroneous assumptions. Spe- homeland and the security of all Amer- subjectivity. It is that simple, and this cifically, the majority of the $657 bil- icans. This amendment would reduce amendment reflects what the Senator lion in unobligated balances would not funding for the purchase of explosive from Oklahoma alone believes is redun- be eligible for rescission under criteria detection equipment at the very time dant. But what is clear is that this outlined in the amendment because the Department of Homeland Security they are either mandatory funds or amendment proposes to cut $20 billion Secretary has asked us to address the they are not older than 2 years. in funding that the Congress voted on need for further increases in airport se- Second, because of the small amount and agreed to provide just months ago. curity. of unobligated funding eligible for re- The impact of these cuts has signifi- In closing, the author of this amend- scission, this amendment indiscrimi- cant consequences for many critical ment arbitrarily rescinds funding with nately rescinds prior year unobligated services. For example, the Senator’s no true justification. The rescission of funding from certain critical programs, amendment proposes that the intent is $100 billion from the $657 billion in un- jeopardizing our national defense, our to consolidate duplicative programs obligated balances, as we know, would homeland security, our economy, and serving the homeless. However, in re- wreak havoc on ongoing procurement. the well-being of our citizens. ality, this language simply calls on the The rescission of $20 billion is based on For example, we require the Depart- Department of Housing and Urban De- the claim of redundancy in programs ment of Defense to budget up front for velopment to implement a 5-percent re- where no redundancy exists. all the costs required to procure mili- duction across the Department’s pro- This is a bad amendment with bad tary equipment, such as ships or air- grams. The bulk of the funding in- consequences. It is time for Members craft. But I think all of us are aware it crease recently provided by Congress to to act responsibly. We have a well-es- takes several years to complete con- HUD covers the increasing cost of pro- tablished process for funding the Fed- struction. viding affordable housing to our Na- eral Government. It involves a Budget For shipbuilding specifically, funds tion’s low-income citizens. According Committee that sets our allocations provided to the Department of Defense to HUD’s Annual Homeless Assessment and involves the consideration and ap- are available for obligation for 5 years. Report, on any given night there are proval by the Senate of every appro- Rescinding unobligated funds would over 650,000 people who are homeless. priations bill. It is not passed in the now require the Navy to cancel con- However, HUD’s resources fund 183,000 dark of night. tracts for ships under construction and beds. During this difficult economic I can assure my colleagues in this lay off thousands of workers across the time, it is not the time to cut housing Chamber that the Appropriations Com- Nation’s shipyards. for the Nation’s poorest individuals. mittee takes its responsibilities seri- In terms of our veterans who have re- This amendment also takes aim at ously, and every agency budget is re- turned from war or have fought bravely nursing education programs, claiming viewed and oversight is provided in past wars, section 16 also severely they are duplicative, when in fact they throughout the year. Each year, the impacts the construction of new hos- are not. While there are several pro- Appropriations Committee rec- pitals by the Veterans’ Administration. grams that promote nursing education, ommends rescissions of funds that are Like for defense procurement, the VA each of these programs addresses dif- not needed. But those rescissions are requests full funding for the construc- ferent needs in our Nation’s effort to based on detailed oversight and under- tion project in the first year. As a re- address a profound nursing shortage. standing of the programs, not indis- sult, the Veterans’ Administration has We have a loan repayment program to criminate action. 43 active major construction projects get nurses to rural areas, a program to This amendment is not based on at various stages of completion, total- incentivize nurses to teach, and a pro- careful review and would harm many

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We all agree to amendment offered by the Senator These are only a few examples of the that. But we must do so in a meaning- from Alabama, Senator SESSIONS. damage that would be done to vital ful and effective way. I do not believe We are all concerned with the growth programs, all for a projected savings of this amendment does either. of the deficit and the need to control 2 percent. I urge my colleagues to join me in the debt of the United States. I support Even more troubling, this amend- voting against the Sessions amend- that goal, as I imagine all of us in this ment would impose a roughly $10 bil- ment. Chamber support the goal. None of us lion annual cap on emergency spend- I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- disputes the ultimate threat to the ing. Emergency spending is, by its very nature and definition, impossible to ator from Oklahoma is recognized. standard of living of our citizens posed Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask predict. To deliberately impede the by long-term deficit spending. unanimous consent to speak for 15 min- government’s ability to respond to nat- However, the amendment offered by utes as in morning business. the Senator from Alabama is not the ural disaster or major terrorist attack The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without appropriate way to attack the issue, I say is deeply irresponsible. objection, it is so ordered. Recent history clearly demonstrates for several reasons. As I understand the UGANDA the folly of attempting to affix a set amendment, it would have the effect of Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, a lot of freezing any increases in nondefense price to future emergencies. More than times attention is drawn to terrible discretionary spending for the next 5 4 years later, the gulf coast is still re- things going on around the world. We years. covering from destruction wrought by hear a lot about Sudan, and we hear In addition, the amendment would Hurricane Katrina. Over $100 billion in about Zimbabwe, with a president who impose caps on emergency spending Federal resources has been needed to has taken that country from the bread- that could potentially cripple our abil- respond to this one disaster alone. basket of the world to one of the most ity to respond to emergencies, such as We have all seen the horrible suf- impoverished nations around. hurricanes, earthquakes, or terrorist fering that has resulted from the dev- But there is one area nobody talks attacks. astating earthquake in Haiti. What if a about. I have been trying for quite The amendment also contains unreal- city in California were to experience a some time to get attention drawn to istic spending caps that would restrict similar disaster? This reckless amend- this area. We have a bill that is intro- funding needed to support our forces in ment could delay or block the timely duced by Senator FEINGOLD, myself, Iraq and Afghanistan. delivery of resources needed for an ap- and others, which is called the LRA Let’s start with the facts. For fiscal propriate Federal response. Disarmament in Northern Uganda Re- year 2010, the government spent $2.9 The recent Christmas Eve airline covery Act. This essentially does one trillion, of which about $1.2 trillion was bombing attempt serves as a stark re- thing. It directs the administration to discretionary. The remaining $1.7 tril- minder of the grave threats that con- develop a research strategy to appre- lion we declare as being mandatory. Of tinue to face our Nation. In the event hend a guy named Joseph Kony and the the $1.2 trillion that was discretionary, of a major terrorist attack on our soil, top LRA commanders throughout the approximately $526 billion, or less than the Federal Government must not be country and protect the civilians. half, was for nondefense purposes. constrained by an emergency spending The reason this is important—and I Therefore, this amendment attempts to cap. have been dealing with this issue for 10 reduce the deficit of the United States Remarkably, this amendment would years, or perhaps more. I have had oc- by constraining 18 percent of total gov- also restrict funding needed to support casion to spend time with President ernment spending. If the goal is to re- our men and women in uniform fight- Museveni of Uganda, President Kagame duce government spending, I am un- ing overseas. Based on earlier budget of Rwanda, and President Kabila of clear on how constraining growth on projections that no longer reflect fiscal Congo, and others in that area. Twen- just 18 percent of that spending will be reality, this amendment provides $130 ty-five years ago, Joseph Kony—he is at all effective. billion for the current fiscal year and kind of a spiritual leader in that east- In addition, if we examine the actual $50 billion per year thereafter for ern African area. He is a deranged per- numbers involved here, it becomes ‘‘overseas deployments and other con- son. He decided to start a thing that even clearer that this amendment will tingencies.’’ The President’s recent de- some people have heard of, called the simply not achieve its stated goal. cision to increase troop levels in Af- ‘‘child’s military’’ or the ‘‘children’s From fiscal years 2006 to 2009, the Fed- ghanistan will almost certainly require army,’’ where he goes out and abducts eral debt was increased by approxi- additional resources from Congress. little kids. For more than 20 years, he mately $4.4 trillion. During that time, I find it very difficult to imagine has led this Lord’s Resistance Army. the total increase in nondefense discre- that the Senator from Alabama genu- He has done it primarily in the area of tionary spending was approximately inely believes that $50 billion would northern Uganda. $93 billion, as compared to $4.4 trillion. suffice to cover the cost of the wars in I have been there several times to Doing the math, for the past 4 years, Iraq and Afghanistan. Gulu, which is the headquarters area. the increase in nondefense discre- If this amendment were adopted, Many of the kids who have survived tionary spending has accounted for 2 with defense and overseas caps, in stat- him are up there now in hospitals. His percent of the increase in the national ute, are we expecting Congress to cut way of doing things is to go into vil- debt—just 2 percent. defense to pay for these operations? lages and abduct children, young chil- What do we get for this 2-percent sav- That is what this amendment author- dren—I am talking about 11, 12, 13- ings? Aside from the obvious challenge izes. year-old children—and teach them to of funding vital government programs Spending restraints that would deny be soldiers, with AK–47s, the whole without even an adjustment for infla- funding needed to support our troops thing. Then they have to go back to tion, we also put our country and our are not fiscally prudent; they are deep- their villages and murder their parents citizens at risk. ly irresponsible. and all their siblings. If they do not do Arbitrary spending caps would im- Finally, I remind my colleagues that that, they cut their ears off and cut pede the delivery of resources needed we already have a 60-vote threshold to their noses off and cut their lips off, as to keep Americans safe from terrorist overcome budget points of order to ap- we can see in this picture. Here are attacks and violent crime. Such sub- propriations bills. As we all know, 60 these young, little guys. That little jective across-the-board restrictions votes is not a minor hurdle to over- boy is about 10 years old with an AK– would hinder our ability to protect our come. By increasing that threshold to 47.

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Just 6 just mind-boggling. Yet all the time with each other. They all have one months ago, that bill was down here. that was happening, nobody realized thing in common; that is, they want to They raised it from $15 billion to $50 what was going on in that area. eradicate this monster called Joseph billion. They raised it $35 billion. That Millions of people have fled their Kony. They have not been able to suc- is going to go to Africa with very few homes over time and have been in dis- cessfully get that done. controls on it. We do not know where placement camps in the areas I just de- What we are doing with this legisla- the money is going to go. This is less scribed. A vast nation in the heart of tion is recognizing, because we never than one-thousandth of that amount to Africa, the DRC—the Democratic Re- hear anyone talking about it, that defend these kids. public of Congo—has strived to recover there is this serious problem that is There is a group I ran into up in Gulu from lengthy civil wars. It goes back to taking place. We all want to do things in northern Uganda. It was about 3 many years ago, back when Congo got to help people who are downtrodden, years ago. I wish I could remember its independence from King Leopold II. but this is one that has been over- their names. Young college kids recog- Anyone with an interest in Africa at looked. nized this was going on. They went up all should read a book. It is called Finally, this bill would give every- there with camera crews and took pic- ‘‘King Leopold’s Ghost.’’ When you body throughout the world an under- tures. They have been here and rallied the support of literally thousands of read this book, you will find out what standing that this is now a U.S. pri- college kids who have become familiar really happened, what the true story is ority and that we are going to finally with these atrocities that are taking not just of the Congo but all of Africa. do something to get rid of this Joseph This area was in the Congo. The wars Kony. place. I applaud them for doing it. They wonder why we cannot do some- started back in 1960 and then the most It is easy to say that is another part of the world until you get over there thing. recent started in 1990. Joseph Kony If you can increase your PEPFAR and see. These are kids from 10 to 12 would go into these areas of displaced funding for Africa by $35 billion and years old being forced to murder people people and capture the young people. you don’t want to spend one-thou- in their own village. They brutally tor- We made an effort, as we tracked him sandth of that amount, $35 million, to from one area to another just about 6 ture these children and maim them for save those kids—30,000 kids over the months ago, to Goma—that is a fairly life. That is what this guy has been years have been mutilated like this— large city in Eastern Congo. That is doing for 25 years. then there is something wrong with where he was last seen. He left before We have an opportunity to do some- this country. we got there. As he went north up to- thing. We never had an opportunity be- We are going to make every effort— ward the Sudan, he mutilated 900 peo- fore. We tried to introduce it. This bill Senator FEINGOLD is one of the more ple, most of them young people, on is one that is out of the Foreign Rela- liberal Democrats, and I am one of the that route. tions Committee now. It is sponsored most conservative Republicans. This One might ask the question, Why is primarily by Senator FEINGOLD. I did crosses all these concepts. it these countries are not able to eradi- not support it at first because it does I know my time has expired, but I cate this person, to do something about require about $30 million to $35 million. only want to say I want to do every- him? The problem is that we have a He had it offset by taking money out of thing I can to get this legislation very fine President in Uganda, Presi- the Air Force. I did not like that. I through. I am going to ask our con- dent Museveni. Museveni used to be a think this President is going to go servative friends to listen and do some- warrior. I think there is a reluctance of down as the most anti-defense, anti- thing that is right on this legislation. the warriors who become Presidents of military President in history. We pun- I believe, with the 51 cosponsors we African nations to want to say: We ished the military enough, and I am have right now, we ought to be able to cannot handle the security ourselves; not going to take any more money out get the bill passed if we can get it to we are going to have to depend on of that budget. They agreed to pull the floor. other countries, the United States or that out in committee. The money I yield the floor. I suggest the ab- other countries, to do it for us. He has should come from USAID, from exist- sence of a quorum. been somewhat resistant. ing State Department funds. We do not The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. President Kagame from Rwanda is—I know that yet, but we do know this is HAGAN). The clerk will call the roll. think everyone agrees—one of the going to come to the floor. We want it The legislative clerk proceeded to greatest leaders in Africa. He is the to come to the floor. There is a hold on call the roll. Mr. BURRIS. Mr. President, I ask one, in the genocide of 1994 that wiped it now. In fact, the hold is by my junior unanimous consent that the order for out most of his population, who was Senator. I hope we are able to get this the quorum call be rescinded. able to go back. As you go down from bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. the airport to the capital area of Rwan- When we look at how many years UDALL of Colorado). Without objection, da, you would think you are in an something like this has been going on, it is so ordered. American city. In fact, it is much this unspeakable type of behavior—we Mr. BURRIS. Mr. President, I ask cleaner than many American cities. He don’t know of anyplace else in the unanimous consent to speak as in has been able to bring it back up. He world. It is a very small price to pay, a morning business. also came from the bush as a warrior. small effort to let us take the lead with The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Again, he is a great person. As I said other nations. I can assure my col- objection? the same thing about President leagues that other nations will follow. Without objection, it is so ordered. Museveni, there is a reluctance to I have given talks in Canada and some THE ECONOMY admit they cannot handle these prob- of the other places about the problems Mr. BURRIS. Mr. President, a little lems themselves. we have with Joseph Kony. over a year ago this country stood on President Kabila is President of People say we just need to have the brink of economic disaster. Banks Congo. Congo used to be called Zaire. It somebody come in and say: If you can and financial institutions wavered on is a gigantic area. We remember the get together the Presidents of these the verge of collapse. The foundation of stories of explorers who went over countries of Rwanda, Uganda, Congo, our economy was shaken to its core. there and were able to get all the way Sudan, and the Central African Repub- But that is when this Congress took across the Congo, taking months and lic, these five countries, then we will bold action. In the face of public dis- months to do so, many of them losing come in if you lead the way. That is content, many of my colleagues sum- their lives. Back when the Congo was what we want to do. moned the courage to cast a difficult

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So rather than this was something that actually us—as individuals, as public servants, begin the process again, as some have worked to help us contain excessive and as a nation. The American people suggested, let us simply change the spending. This amendment would say called upon their representatives to focus of the existing program. Let us that number that is in the budget for make tough choices, to exercise their draw from the money we have already the next 5 years would be firm. We best judgment, and rise to every occa- set aside to help small businesses, local would put it in statutory language, sion that may impact the quality of banks, and ordinary folks. At the mo- but, of course, it can be exceeded by a life of the people of this country. ment, we don’t have the resources or two-thirds vote of the Senate, and the I applaud my colleagues on both sides the time to start over with a new round statute itself can be reversed by 60 of the aisle who lived up to these ex- of stimulus legislation, so let us seize votes of the Senate. It is not something pectations and made the decision to do this opportunity to direct funds we that constitutionally would be firm what was right, not what was popular. have already designated for this pur- over managing our system. It is con- As a result of their courage and their pose. sistent with previous actions of the ability to reach for something larger Every Member of this body has seen Congress. It worked, and I believe it than the small politics of the moment, the devastating effects of the economic will work again. our economic foundation has been sta- crisis in their home States. Everyone It has been contended today, I under- bilized. That vote brought us back in this Chamber knows we need to act stand, that these caps would impose from the brink of disaster and restored with urgency. We can’t wait another limits on emergency spending that confidence in the financial institutions moment. Thankfully, if we decide to could potentially cripple our ability to that threatened to undermine our en- embrace these priorities, there is no respond to emergencies, such as hurri- tire system. It did what was necessary reason to wait. We can restore hope canes, earthquakes, and terrorist at- to prevent a complete economic melt- and optimism to Main Street, we can tacks. down. help the minority communities, small Well, I just want to say that hurri- canes and earthquakes and things of But make no mistake, this emer- businesses, and local banks that are that nature have had huge bipartisan gency legislation did not solve every still in grave need of our assistance. We votes for emergency spending. For ex- problem. It was not a cure-all. And as can do this, and I believe we must do ample, after Katrina, there were two many hard-working Americans will tell it. The resources, the funds are there, supplemental emergency bills passed. you, we are not out of the woods yet. and the commitment should be there. The first was passed by unanimous con- There are still miles to go. Our country Let us use those resources now to put sent. Nobody objected to it. It was remains on the road to recovery. If we them into Main Street and help ordi- unanimous. The second was passed on a want to continue down this road, this nary folks. Constituents come up to me rollcall vote, 97 to 0. There is no doubt Congress needs to take the next step. all the time wondering: Where is my So at this point, we must turn our at- in my mind that if we have a serious piece of the stimulus package? Well, it emergency, we will have a lot of sup- tention to the ordinary Americans who could be in Main Street. It could be in are still suffering. It is time to help port for responding to that emergency. our local banks. So let’s do it. Also, one week after September 11, Main Street. It is time to take bold ac- I call upon my colleagues to use the Senate unanimously passed supple- tion to create jobs, help small busi- those dollars that are now in the stim- mental appropriations in response to nesses, and stabilize community banks. ulus package to put them into Main that terrorist attack. So the allegation It is time to shift our focus to the Street, into the local banks, and start that somehow this would cripple the innovators, entrepreneurs, and local in- helping the local communities. ability of Congress to respond to emer- stitutions that drive our economy on a Thank you. I yield the floor, and I gencies is inaccurate. daily basis. In some places, things have suggest the absence of a quorum. Second, it was contended earlier already started to turn around and we The PRESIDING OFFICER. The today that the amendment contains need to continue that progress, but es- clerk will call the roll. unrealistic spending caps that would pecially among poor and minority com- The bill clerk proceeded to call the restrict funding needed to support our munities, these groups are falling fur- roll. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. ther and further behind. As a former Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask That is not accurate. The amend- banker, I understand the vital roles unanimous consent that the order for ment includes specific provisions that these institutions play in local commu- the quorum call be rescinded. prevent the caps from restricting fund- nities and our economy as a whole, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ing for our troops in a time of war. It I understand the challenges they face objection, it is so ordered. would not block us from doing that. We in tough times such as these. AMENDMENT NO. 3308 are in a time of war. It just would not That is why we need to embrace a Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I want apply in a time of war. new economic program which will en- to share some thoughts on an amend- We hear it said that everybody is courage banks to start lending, make ment that Senator MCCASKILL and I of- concerned with the growth of the def- capital available for small businesses, fered earlier today. I note that a num- icit and the need to control debt in the and mitigate the foreclosures. Let’s ber of people are anxious to vote and United States, but this amendment— stop shutting down people’s homes and finish up. If and when that time comes, the McCaskill-Sessions amendment—is putting them out in the streets. If we I will be pleased to yield the floor. The not the appropriate way to attack this work together to tackle these prior- amendment we offered, which would issue. ities, we can have regular Americans place statutory caps on spending—and Let me respond to that. For fiscal get back on their feet without spending that cap level that we picked was in year 2010, the government spent $2.9 another dime on Wall Street. our budget. It is what the Senate trillion, of which about $1.2 trillion was Let us come together right now to passed in the budget last year. It rep- for discretionary spending. The re- send a strong message to Main Street: resents an increase each year, which is maining $1.7 trillion was mandatory Help is on the way. The cavalry is com- 1 to 2 percent annually. This is a budg- spending. That is what we call entitle- ing to help them. We can do this right et number basically passed by our ments. That is when you get 65 and you now. We can do it without passing a Democratic colleagues. are entitled to Medicare, and the gov- new round of emergency appropria- So what we are saying is, let’s adhere ernment has to pay it whether it has tions. We can do it without increasing to that. If we adhere to that level of any money or not. You are entitled to the deficit or the national debt and spending, then we can begin to make Social Security payments, and the gov- without writing another 100-page bill. progress. ernment has to come up with the

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In the leg- Now entitlements—Medicare and So- about passing it? islation we proposed as an amendment, cial Security—exceed the discretionary Restraining discretionary spending, Senator MCCASKILL and I set up a $10 account, which includes defense. So of like we did in the nineties, is the bear billion a year emergency fund—every the $1.2 trillion that is in the discre- minimum Congress can do to be fis- year. That would be incorporated in tionary account that we actually vote cally responsible, in my view. For fis- the budget resolution, it would be con- on each year, approximately $526 bil- cal year 2010, nondefense, nonveteran tained in our amendment, and it would lion, or a little less than half, is for discretionary spending increased by 12 be restricted only by the normal 60- nondefense purposes. percent and in 2009 by 10 percent. Those vote requirement on a budget point of This amendment attempts to reduce are huge increases, not including the order for emergency spending. That the deficit by constraining just 18 per- stimulus package. If we included the money would not be subject to a higher cent of total government spending. It stimulus package, nondefense discre- point of order, and it would not change can make a much larger difference tionary spending has increased 57 per- up to the first $10 billion—which is a than many people realize. Five-year cent since 2008, in 2 years. lot of money. discretionary spending caps were That is a stunning number. We actu- Alabama’s budget, including edu- passed—what we are proposing today— ally increased discretionary spending cation, is about $7 billion. So we are in 1990 and 1997 with strong bipartisan by 57 percent in 2 years. The Sessions- setting aside $10 billion for emergency support. In 1997, 44 currently serving McCaskill amendment is similar to the funds every year, and if we went above Senators supported the caps, and 26 of proposal offered by President Obama or that, we would have to have a super- them were Democrats. It made a dif- what we are hearing he is going to majority for the kind of emergency ference. We balanced the budget in 1998 offer—to freeze nondefense discre- that would justify that. through 2001—4 years. The current ma- tionary spending for 3 years. This I do not think that criticism is valid. jority leader and chairman of the Ap- would place a cap on excess. If we Also, some have said that recent his- propriations Committee both voted, in break through the President’s sugges- tory clearly demonstrates the folly of 1990 and in 1997, for the 5-year caps, tion and don’t freeze and go above that, attempting to fix a set price for future which restricted annual discretionary we hit this cap, and it would take a emergencies. spending to approximately 1 to 2 per- two-thirds vote to go above that. More than 4 years later, the Gulf cent increases. That is basically what Apparently, President Obama’s sug- Coast is still recovering from Hurri- our legislation would do. It would con- gestion is less spending than this bill cane Katrina. Over $100 billion in Fed- tain this discretionary spending to 1 to would cap. But that is fine, we can al- eral resources has been needed to re- 2 percent. ways do less. The danger, from my ex- spond to this disaster alone. We know we are out of control. We perience, is that we get carried away Our amendment would have no effect know that last year discretionary and do more. on Hurricane Katrina. The fact is, as I spending increased by 10 percent, and Some have said the arbitrary spend- have said before, we have had virtually this year it will increase by 12 percent. ing caps would impede the delivery of unanimous votes supporting funding That is unsustainable. At 7 percent resources needed to keep Americans for Katrina. I do not think that is a growth, your money will double in 10 safe from terrorist attacks and violent valid criticism. If we have an emer- years. At 12 percent growth, the crime. Such subjective across-the- gency, I am confident this Congress amount of money we would be spending board restrictions would hinder our will meet it. in our discretionary account would ability to protect our homeland and se- The recent Christmas Day airline double in 6 years—double. We are on an cure our borders. bombing—I see my friend, Senator unsustainable growth here. Some say: Well, it does allow for an increase, LEAHY. Is he seeking the floor to Where do you come up with this first and foremost. Second, our con- speak? If so, I will try to wrap up. money, SESSIONS? This limit of 1 to 2 gressional process and appropriations Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I am percent is too tough. process and authorization process going to speak for just 3 or 4 minutes, It is not too tough. It is the budget should have helped us set priorities but I do not want to interrupt my we voted on. Actually, I didn’t vote for within that. It would be unthinkable if friend from Alabama. it, our Democratic colleagues voted for this Congress were to somehow take all Mr. SESSIONS. I will wrap up. I do it. It was their budget, and it passed that money that we need from areas to not want to delay the vote. It will be with almost unanimous Democratic keep us safe from attack. Surely, we perfectly appropriate for him to make support. It calls for a 1- to 2-percent in- can make judgment decisions about his remarks at this time. crease in spending over the next 5 that. But first, I will point out this chart. years. That is all Senator MCCASKILL Another allegation is that more and Why do we need to contain the reckless and I are suggesting we should do. We more of our service men and women are growth in spending? This chart shows would make that harder to bust, harder returning from the battlefield, and this how much interest we pay on the debt. to break it. We put in a firmer cap. If would restrict our ability to provide When we passed a stimulus package of we stay on that level, and if we have an them the medical care and support almost $800 billion, we did not have emergency, we will have to meet it. they need. that money. Where did we get it? We But if we stay at that level, we could This measure provides all the funding borrowed it, and we have to pay inter- end up surprising ourselves how much in the 2010 budget resolution. It would est on it. good we can do in the years to come. allow that. If additional resources are When we have an emergency, such as From fiscal year 2006 to 2009, the Fed- needed to care for our returning service Hurricane Katrina—by definition, an eral debt was increased by approxi- men and women, and that has bipar- emergency is an expenditure for which mately $4.4 trillion. That is a lot. That tisan support, and certainly if we need we do not have the money and it is is almost the total debt of America. We to be able to take care of injured and above our budget. Our budget puts us had about $4 trillion in debt in 2006, wounded, we could get 67 votes. We can in deficit. Emergency spending is al- and we added, in those 3 years, $4.4 tril- do like most people do when they have ways deficit funded, funded with bor- lion. During that time, the total in- a necessary expense. They trim spend- rowed money. crease in nondefense discretionary ing somewhere else and fund the more In 2009, the interest we paid on our spending was approximately $93 billion. necessary item. debt was $200 billion. That is the public This means the increase in nondefense Some have said it would impose a debt. We have more debt than that. We discretionary spending has accounted roughly $10 billion annual cap on emer- have internal debt. Under the 10-year for 2 percent of the increase in the na- gency spending. Emergency spending proposal President Obama gave us tional debt, our critics say. So it is, by its very nature, impossible to early last year, the Congressional

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That ignores ations, with leadership between myself lion stimulus packages every year or the fact that deadly viruses, such as and the senior Senator from New two. We cannot have spending in- HIV and TB, are as oblivious to na- Hampshire, Mr. GREGG—we spent the creases of 10 percent and 12 percent in tional boundaries as are carbon emis- better part of last year making dif- basic discretionary accounts. sions from the destruction of tropical ficult choices of what to fund and what If we start taking firm action now, forests. It is a shortsighted and un- to cut. The Appropriations Committee this will not happen. The debt tends to workable approach to global problems approved those choices, Republicans compound. Our deficits tend to com- that affect the American people di- and Democrats, all 29 members, with pound. They go into the baseline, and rectly. one dissenting vote, and that was on then we have an increase over that the In defense of his proposal to rescind another issue involving abortion. This next year and the next year, and it $1.3 billion from the State Department, amendment would cut funding to com- compounds a lot more than some of our Senator COBURN cites more than $13 bat HIV, TB. Countries receive help Members realize. That is why we are billion in funding for Iraq reconstruc- from us, from Colombia, to Israel, to getting into the area that threatens tion that has been wasted, stolen, or Egypt, to Mexico. The Senator from the very financial viability of this Na- lost. I see my good friend from Okla- Oklahoma, with one strike of the pen, tion, as Mr. Greenspan said in Decem- homa on the floor. I say in that regard, would arbitrarily slash 5 percent of ber with a statement so strong about there is no doubt there was deplorable that funding. Should we look for places the danger we face that it would curl waste, fraud, and abuse of U.S. tax- where we can save money, where pro- your hair. payer funds by contractors, such as grams are not meeting their goals? Of That is why Senator MCCASKILL and Halliburton, that received no-bid, course. But to do it this way, willy- I think we need to take some action. sweetheart contracts under the last nilly, picking a percentage out of the This is a proven way to do so with stat- Republican administration. It was air with no concern for the con- utory caps. I encourage my colleagues probably the most poorly implemented sequences, does not protect the secu- to see it for what it is: a bipartisan at- nation-building program in history. At rity of the American people. tempt to be sure we do not rise above that time, the Republican Congress There is another section of the the budgetary caps that are in our rubber-stamped those funds that were amendment about which I would like budget. This amendment would make wasted—probably not wasted if you to speak. Section 5 of the amendment it hard to go above those levels in our were a shareholder of Halliburton; you directs the Secretary of Education to spending. thought it was a good idea because work with the Secretaries of other rel- I yield the floor. they walked off with so much of it. The evant agencies to consolidate and re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- White House even opposed efforts by duce the cost of administering the stu- ator from Vermont is recognized. some of us, including Republicans, to dent foreign exchange and inter- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, first, I create the Office of the Special Inspec- national education programs. These ex- thank my friend from Alabama for tor General for Iraq Reconstruction changes are some of the most strongly yielding time. that discovered the misuse of funds. supported programs by both Democrats AMENDMENT NO. 3303 I also remind everybody that it was and Republicans in the foreign aid Among the $120 billion in funding the Republican Congress, with a Re- budget. cuts that would be required by the publican President, that inherited the This amendment takes aim at the Coburn amendment is a $1.3 billion re- largest surplus in America’s history, Benjamin Gilman International Schol- scission from the State Department. created by a Democratic administra- arship Program, as well as several De- Section 13 of the amendment specifi- tion, that of President Clinton’s, that partment of Education international cally directs the Secretary of State to left a surplus that was paying down the education and research programs, some eliminate two programs—the East- national debt, left a huge surplus to of which are administered by the State West Center and the Asia Foundation— the incoming Republican President. Department, and a National Science saying this would produce savings. The Republican Congress not only Foundation program. Even if it made sense to eliminate voted to use that surplus to pay for an The Benjamin Gilman Program, cre- these programs which have a long his- unnecessary war in Iraq but even cut ated by Congress, provides scholarships tory of achievement for our Nation and taxes when we were fighting what to American undergraduates to study strong bipartisan, bicameral support, ended up being two wars. It is the only abroad, including students in nontradi- to do so would produce savings of only time in our Nation’s history we have tional destinations, or to study critical $42 million—a long way from the $120 done that—spend the surplus, cut languages, such as Arabic, Persian, and billion about which he spoke. The Sen- taxes, and somehow these wars that Chinese. Our military, and our intel- ator’s amendment does not say where have been going on now for 8 years ligence agencies, say there is an unmet the balance of the $1.3 billion cut would would pay for themselves. need for Americans who can speak come from. I think to use the last Republican ad- these languages. Senator COBURN would The Senator’s Web site mentions two ministration’s waste of taxpayer dol- cut funding for it. other small programs within the State lars in Iraq as a rationale to rescind The Department of Education’s For- and Foreign Operations budget that he funds today that have bipartisan sup- eign Language and Area Studies Fel- believes should be cut which total $25 port for the security of our embassies lowship Program provides funding for million, and $20 million of that, inci- and our diplomats overseas and for pro- foreign language study at U.S. univer- dentally, is for the Tropical Forest grams in Afghanistan, Pakistan, sities, and several of these programs Conservation Act, something that gets Yemen, the Middle East, Indonesia, focus on strengthening study in inter- us praise around the world and actu- Mexico, Central Asia, Israel, and national business and education, at a ally protects the well-being of every- Egypt, where the threats to U.S. na- time when we are becoming more and body in this country. It has long been tional security interests are beyond more aware we cannot compete just supported by the senior Republican on dispute, would be foolhardy. within our borders. Our businesses the Foreign Relations Committee. Every one of us should agree that not have to be able to compete with other The explanation of the Senator from every Federal program deserves to be countries around the world or we lose Oklahoma for eliminating these funds funded and certainly not because it was jobs in America. We should be is that other nations should be respon- funded in the past. I have voted to cut strengthening our study of inter- sible for the conservation of their own programs in the Appropriations Com- national business and education, not tropical forests. Would that it were so. mittee and on this floor because they cutting these programs.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:21 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26JA6.046 S26JAPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with SENATE S238 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 26, 2010 The amendment would cut other suc- former President George W. Bush, and publican leader or his designee has of- cessful exchanges, such as the Ful- then followed by President Obama be- fered his amendment, a copy of which bright-Hayes programs for teachers, cause they realized the need for us to is at the desk, no further amendments high school students, graduate stu- have these programs for our own secu- or motions be in order; that Senator dents, and business professionals. rity. COBURN be recognized for up to 15 min- These exchanges bring foreigners with My response would be: Where do we utes; that upon the use or yielding a range of economic, cultural, and eth- make cuts? Your amendment does not back of that time, the Senate proceed nic backgrounds to the United States say. Do we start with individual coun- to vote with respect to the following and they send Americans overseas. At tries—Israel, Egypt, and so on? Do we amendments in the following order; a time when America should be reach- start with programs to combat HIV, or and that prior to each vote, there be 6 ing out around the world for our secu- malaria, or programs to eliminate minutes of debate equally divided and rity, for our businesses, we should not childhood diseases in Africa? These ex- controlled in the usual form—that is, be cutting these programs which have changes enable Americans and for- there be 3 minutes on each side: Coburn been woefully underfunded as both Re- eigners to conduct scientific research division I, Coburn division II, Coburn publicans and Democrats have pointed to increase understanding and coopera- division III, Coburn division IV; that out. tion. on Thursday, January 28, after any The Institute for International Edu- Rather than cut funding, Senators on leader time, the Senate then resume cation is one example of an organiza- both sides of the aisle have consist- consideration of H.J. Res. 45; that no tion that effectively administers these ently urged the Appropriations Com- further debate be in order except as programs. It provides citizens of other mittee to increase funding to expand provided for in this agreement; that countries with a chance to learn first- our efforts to promote better under- prior to each of the following votes hand about American culture, our val- standing of the United States. If we with respect to H.J. Res. 45, there be 4 ues, our government, and our way of had funded all the requests for in- minutes of debate, equally divided and life. These are among the most effec- creases, it would be considerably more controlled in the usual form: tive ways of countering the misrepre- than it was. Senator GREGG and I Brownback amendment regarding com- sentation and false stereotypes about stayed within our allocation. Also, I missions, which is at the desk; Ses- the United States that we see per- think it was the only appropriations sions-McCaskill amendment No. 3308; petrated by extremists. Some of these subcommittee that reported a bill with Reid amendment No. 3305; Baucus, for programs and their predecessors I saw no earmarks. Reid, substitute amendment No. 3299; during the Cold War period. I remem- If there are ways of consolidating to passage, H.J. Res. 45; further, that the ber one of the early meetings I had, reduce some administrative costs with- cloture motions filed with respect to along with several others, with Presi- out harming the effectiveness or reduc- H.J. Res. 45 be withdrawn; with the dent Ronald Reagan. He had spoken ing opportunities to participate in vote threshold requirement still in ef- about the evil empire, and he said: these exchange programs, I am for it. fect as provided in the order of Decem- What would you suggest we do? Of the But rather than by amendment to the ber 22, and that the Baucus amendment suggestions that several of us made, I debt ceiling bill, rather than giving No. 3306 be withdrawn; further, that said this: Why don’t you visit the So- carte blanche to the administration— upon disposition of H.J. Res. 45, the viet Union and invite their leader to or any administration—let’s consider Senate then proceed to executive ses- come to the United States next year this in the normal appropriations proc- sion, and there be 60 minutes of debate and visit here? ess in a deliberative way. prior to the cloture vote on Executive He said: Why? Mr. President, we actually work hard Calendar No. 641, the nomination of I said: Because you really don’t know on these bills. We make difficult Ben Bernanke to be Chairman of the much about them. I pressed him a lit- choices. Some things get funded, others Board of Governors of the Federal Re- tle on that, but he heard me out, and I do not. We vote up or down. We have to serve System, with the time equally di- said: But they do not know much about stay within our budget, and we did, and vided and controlled between the lead- you either, and it would force them to we did it without earmarks. So I be- ers or their designees. learn about you and your staff, and it lieve the amendment should be re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there would force us to learn about them and jected. objection? It sounds nice we should just elimi- their staff. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I wish to Later, in his second term, President nate $2 billion in waste. Who would not modify my consent request. I said sec- Reagan told me that was some of the want that? Let us be specific. Let us tions 3 to 5, but it is sections 3 to 15 be best advice he ever got. We know how make the hard choices and say where division III. triumphant his visit was to the Soviet the cuts are going to come from. The Union and how triumphant it was when Senator’s amendment does not do that. Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, reserv- Mr. Gorbachev came here, and the two I recall a Republican President who ing the right to object, and I will not of them learned about each other and gave great speeches about a constitu- object, but I want to convey my appre- worked together to lower the threat of tional amendment to balance the budg- ciation to the leader and his staff for nuclear war. et, and then during his administration allowing division in the four areas on That is just one example. tripled the national debt. I have heard my amendment. Mr. COBURN. Would the Senator great speeches by people who have The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there yield for a question? voted to cut taxes during two wars, by objection? Mr. LEAHY. Without losing my right people who instead of using the surplus Without objection, it is so ordered. to the floor. left by the last Democratic President The amendment (No. 3303), as modi- Mr. COBURN. No problem there. squandered it in a year’s time. fied, is as follows: Is the Senator aware that the foreign Mr. President, I see the distinguished ops appropriation increased by 11 per- majority leader on the Senate floor, so At the appropriate place, insert the fol- lowing: cent in 2009 and 33 percent last year? I yield the floor. Yet the Senator is saying we can’t trim Mr. REID. I thank the Senator from TITLE ll—ELIMINATION OF 5 percent from that budget? Am I hear- Vermont, the chairman of the Judici- DUPLICATIVE AND WASTEFUL SPENDING ing the Senator correctly? We in- ary Committee. SEC. 1. IDENTIFICATION, CONSOLIDATION, AND creased it 46 percent in 2 years, and we Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- ELIMINATION OF DUPLICATIVE GOV- can’t cut 5 percent? sent that it be in order for the Coburn ERNMENT PROGRAMS. Mr. LEAHY. I would tell the Senator amendment, No. 3303, to be divided into The Comptroller General of the Govern- from Oklahoma that if you look over four divisions, as follows, and modified ment Accountability Office shall conduct routine investigations to identify programs, the last 10 years, there have been sig- to strike sections 17 and 18: section 1, agencies, offices, and initiatives with dupli- nificant shortfalls in many of these division I; section 2, division II; sec- cative goals and activities within Depart- programs, and in personnel. The in- tions 3 to 5, division III; and section 16, ments and governmentwide and report annu- creases began first at the request of division IV; further, that once the Re- ally to Congress on the findings, including

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REPEAL OF INCREASE OF THE OFFICE grams, the Bill Emerson Humanitarian administered by the National Science Foun- BUDGETS OF MEMBERS OF CON- Trust, and the Local and Regional Procure- dation, such as the Robert Noyce Teacher GRESS. ment Projects ; Provided further, That for Scholarship program, as well as a program at Of the funds made available under Public any program for which funding is prohibited the Department of Justice and one at the Law 111–68 for the legislative branch, in this section, any activities under that pro- Health Resources Administration: Provided $245,000,000 in unobligated balances are per- gram that are deemed by the Secretary to be further, That the Secretary shall work with manently rescinded: Provided, That none of necessary or essential, the Secretary shall Secretaries from other Federal Departments the funding available for the Legislative assign to an existing program for which to consolidate and reduce the cost of admin- Branch be available for any pilot program funding is not prohibited in this section. istering the at least 69 Federal programs for mailings of postal patron postcards by SEC. 4. REPEAL OF EXCESSIVE OVERHEAD, dedicated in full or in part to supporting Senators for the purpose of providing notice ELIMINATION OF WASTEFUL SPEND- early childhood education and child care, as of a town meeting by a Senator in a county ING, AND CONSOLIDATION OF DU- outlined by the Government Accountability (or equivalent unit of local government) at PLICATIVE PROGRAMS AT THE DE- Office, which found that these 69 education which the Senator will personally attend. PARTMENT OF COMMERCE. programs are spread across 10 different agen- SEC. 3. REPEAL OF EXCESSIVE OVERHEAD, Of the funds made available under Public cies: Provided further, That the Secretary ELIMINATION OF WASTEFUL SPEND- Law 111–117 for the Department of Com- shall work with Secretaries from other Fed- ING, AND CONSOLIDATION OF DU- merce, $697,850,000 in unobligated balances eral Departments to consolidate and reduce PLICATIVE PROGRAMS AT THE DE- are permanently rescinded: Provided, That the cost of administering the at least 105 PARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. the Secretary shall work with the Secretary Federal science, technology, math, and engi- Of the funds made available under Public of Agriculture to consolidate and reduce the neering education programs, as outlined by Law 111-80 for the Department of Agri- cost of administering the programs adminis- the Academic Competitiveness Council, culture, $1,342,800,000 in unobligated balances tered by both Departments that provide which found that these 105 education pro- are permanently rescinded: Provided, That as rural public telecom grants, including elimi- grams are spread across numerous Federal proposed by the President’s FY 2010 budget, nating USDA’s grants to rural public broad- agencies: Provided further, That the Sec- no funding may be available for the Eco- casting stations, as proposed by the Presi- retary shall work with Secretaries from nomic Action Program, which is duplicative dent’s FY 2010 budget, which duplicates the other Federal Departments to consolidate of USDA’s Urban and Community Forestry Department of Commerce’s Public Tele- and reduce the cost of administering the nu- program, has been poorly managed, and has communications Facilities Program, and the merous student foreign exchange and inter- funded questionable initiatives such as Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which national education programs, including the music festivals: Provided further, That no also receives Federal funding: Provided fur- at least 14 programs at the Department, in- funding may be available for the High En- ther, That no funding may be made available cluding the American Overseas Research ergy Cost grant program, which is duplica- for the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Centers, Business and International Edu- tive of the $6,000,000,000 in low interest loan Partnership Program, which duplicates the cation, Centers for International Business programs offered by the UDSA’s Rural Utili- Small Business Administration’s Small Busi- Education, the Foreign Language and Area ties Service: Provided further, That as in- ness Development Centers and which has Studies Fellowships, the Institute for Inter- cluded in the Congressional Budget Office’s been found by the Office of Management and national Public Policy, the International Re- August 2009 Budget Options document, which Budget to ‘‘only serve a small percentage of search and Studies, the Language Resource states that the program ‘‘merely replaces small manufactures each year’’: Provided fur- Centers, the National Resource Centers, the private spending with public spending’’, no ther, That the Secretary shall work with the Technological Innovation and Cooperation funding may be available for the Foreign Secretaries of Housing and Rural Develop- for Foreign Information Access, and the Un- Market Development Program, which also ment and Agriculture to consolidate and re- dergraduate International Studies and For- duplicates the Foreign Agricultures Serv- duce the cost of administering the programs eign Language Program, the State Depart- ice’s Market Access Program: Provided fur- administered by these Departments relating ment’s Benjamin A. Gilman International ther, That the Secretary shall consolidate to Economic Development, including the fol- Scholarship Program, the Boren National and reduce the cost of administering the nu- lowing programs, the Economic Develop- Security Education Trust Fund, and ex- merous programs administered by the De- ment Administration, the Community Devel- change programs administered by the Na- partment relating to encouraging conserva- opment Block Grants, Rural Development tional Science Foundation’s Office of Inter- tion, including the Conservation Steward- Administration grants, the National Com- national Science and Engineering. ship Program, which the Government Ac- munity Development Initiative, the SEC. 6. REPEAL OF EXCESSIVE OVERHEAD, countability Office revealed in 2006 is dupli- Brownfields Economic Development Initia- ELIMINATION OF WASTEFUL SPEND- cative of other USDA conservations efforts, tive, the Rural Housing and Economic Devel- ING, AND CONSOLIDATION OF DU- including the Conservation Reserve Pro- opment grants, the Community Service PLICATIVE PROGRAMS AT THE DE- gram, the Wetlands Reserve Program, the Block Grants, the Delta Regional Authority, PARTMENT OF ENERGY. Farmland Protection Program, the Wildlife the Community Economic Development Of the funds made available under Public Habitat Program, and the Grassland Reserve grants, and the Historically Underutilized Law 111-85 for the Department of Energy, Program: Provided further, That the Sec- Business Zone program: Provided further, $1,321,800,000 in unobligated balances are per- retary shall work with the Secretary of En- That for any program for which funding is manently rescinded: Provided, That the Sec- ergy to consolidate and reduce the cost of prohibited in this section, any activities retary shall work with Secretaries from administering the numerous programs ad- under that program that are deemed by the other Federal Departments to consolidate ministered by both Departments relating to Secretary to be necessary or essential, the and reduce the cost of administering the var- bioenergy promotion, including the Depart- Secretary shall assign to an existing pro- ious Federal weatherization efforts, includ- ment of Energy’s Biomass Program, the De- gram for which funding is not prohibited in ing Federal funding for State-run weather- partment of Agriculture’s Biomass Crop As- this section. ization projects, the Department of Energy’s sistance Program, the Biorefinery Program Energy Conservation and Weatherization SEC. 5. REPEAL OF EXCESSIVE OVERHEAD, for Advanced Fuels Program, and the ELIMINATION OF WASTEFUL SPEND- grants, as well as the Department of Ener- Biobased Products and Bioenergy Program, ING, AND CONSOLIDATION OF DU- gy’s building Technologies Program, the the Biorefinery Repowering Assistance Pro- PLICATIVE PROGRAMS AT THE DE- LIHEAP weatherization efforts, the National gram, the New Era Rural Technology Com- PARTMENT OF EDUCATION. Park Service’s Weatherization and Improv- petitive Grants Program, and the Feedstock Of the funds made available under Public ing the Energy Efficiency of Historic Build- Flexibility Program: Provided further, That Law 111–117 for the Department of Edu- ings program, and the Department of Hous- the Secretary shall work with the Secretary cation, $3,213,800,000 in unobligated balances ing and Urban Development’s Energy Inno- of Energy to consolidate and reduce the cost are permanently rescinded: Provided, That vation Fund: Provided further, That the Sec- of administering the numerous programs ad- the Secretary shall work with Secretaries retary shall consolidate and reduce the cost ministered by both Departments relating to from other Federal Departments to consoli- of administering the various energy grant alternative energy, including the Depart- date and reduce the cost of administering programs, including the Tribal Energy grant ment of Energy’s Geothermal Technology the at least 30 Federal programs that provide program, which overlaps with the Depart- Program, Wind Energy Program, and the financial assistance to students to support ment’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Solar Energy Technologies Program, and the postsecondary education in the forms of Block Grants, and the Energy Start Energy Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy grants, scholarships, fellowships, and other Efficient appliance Rebate Program: Pro- for America Program: the Secretary shall types of stipends, including the 15 such pro- vided further, That the Secretary shall con- consolidate and reduce the cost of admin- grams at the Department of Education, such solidate and reduce the cost of administering istering the numerous programs adminis- as the Academic Competitiveness Grants, the various vehicle technology programs at tered by the Department that provide food the TEACH grants, the Federal Supple- the Department, including the Vehicle Tech- assistance to foreign countries, including the mental Education Opportunity Grants, the nologies program, the Advanced Battery

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:21 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JA6.019 S26JAPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with SENATE S240 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 26, 2010 Manufacturing grants, the Advanced Tech- $606,200,000 in unobligated balances are per- centers and reassign any essential duties nology Vehicles Manufacturing Loans Pro- manently rescinded: Provided, That the Sec- performed by NDIC. gram, and the Innovative Technology Loan retary shall consolidate and reduce the cost SEC. 12. REPEAL OF EXCESSIVE OVERHEAD, Guarantee Program. of administering the at least 11 historic pres- ELIMINATION OF WASTEFUL SPEND- SEC. 7. REPEAL OF EXCESSIVE OVERHEAD, ervation programs at the Department, in- ING, AND CONSOLIDATION OF DU- ELIMINATION OF WASTEFUL SPEND- cluding the 9 preservation programs at the PLICATIVE PROGRAMS AT THE DE- ING, AND CONSOLIDATION OF DU- Heritage Preservation Services, such as the PARTMENT OF LABOR. PLICATIVE PROGRAMS AT THE DE- Federal Agency Preservation Assistance Pro- Of the funds made available under Public PARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN gram, the Historic Preservation Planning Law 111–117 for the Department of Labor, SERVICES. Program, the Technical Preservation Serv- $679,100,000 in unobligated balances are per- Of the funds made available under Public ices for Historic Buildings, as well as the manently rescinded: Provided, That the Sec- retary, in coordination with the heads of Law 111–117 for the Department of Health Save America’s Treasures Grant Program, other Departments and agencies, shall con- and Human Services, $4,116,950,000 in unobli- the Advisory Council on Historic Preserva- solidate the 18 programs administered by the gated balances are permanently rescinded: tion, and the Preserve America program: Department and ten programs administered Provided, That the Secretary, in coordination Provided further, That the Secretary shall by other agencies that support job training with the heads of other Departments and consolidate and reduce the cost of admin- and employment, such as the Adult Employ- agencies, shall consolidate the programs istering the various climate change impact ment and Training Activities program, Dis- that support nonresidential buildings and fa- programs at the Department, including the located Worked Employment and Training cilities construction, including the 29 pro- Bureau of Indian Affairs office Tackling Cli- Activities, Youth Activities, YouthBuild, grams across 8 Federal agencies identified by mate Impacts Initiative, the U.S. Geological and the Migrant and Seasonal Farmers pro- the Government Accountability Office. The Survey’s National Climate Change and Wild- gram and reduce the cost of administering Secretary, in coordination with the Sec- life Science Center, the US Fish and Wildlife such programs. retary of HUD and USDA and other appro- Service climate change initiatives, and the priate departments and agencies, shall con- state and tribal wildlife conservation grants SEC. 13. REPEAL OF EXCESSIVE OVERHEAD, ELIMINATION OF WASTEFUL SPEND- solidate duplicative programs intended to re- which are being provided to entities to adapt duce poverty and revitalize low-income com- ING, AND CONSOLIDATION OF DU- and mitigate the impacts of climate change PLICATIVE PROGRAMS AT THE DE- munities, including the HHS Community on wildlife: Provided further, That the Sec- PARTMENT OF STATE. Services Block Grant, the HUD Community retary shall consolidate and reduce the cost Of the funds made available under Public Development Block Grant, and USDA Rural of administering the dozens of invasive spe- Law 111–117 for the Department of State, Development program: Provided further, That cies research, monitoring, and eradication $1,318,550,000 in unobligated balances are per- the Secretary shall work with Secretaries programs at the Department, including the manently rescinded: Provided, That in ac- from other Federal Departments to consoli- eight programs administered by the US Fish cordance with the President’s FY 2010 budg- date and reduce the cost of administering and Wildlife Services, the similar programs et, no funding may be made available for the the dozens of Federal programs, across mul- administered by the Bureau of Land Manage- Center for Cultural and Technical Inter- tiple agencies, that funded childhood obesity ment, the National Park Service, and the 4 change Between East and West, which dupli- programs, either as the main focus or as one Federal councils created to coordinate Fed- cates the State Departments cultural ex- component of the Federal program. eral invasive species efforts, the National changes: Provided further, That no funding SEC. 8. REPEAL OF EXCESSIVE OVERHEAD, Invasive Species Council, the National may be made available for the Asia Founda- ELIMINATION OF WASTEFUL SPEND- Invasive Species Information Center, the tion, which duplicates efforts at USAID and ING, AND CONSOLIDATION OF DU- Federal Interagency Committee for the Man- the National Endowment for Democracy: PLICATIVE PROGRAMS AT THE DE- agement of Noxious and Exotic Weeds, and Provided further, That for any program for PARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECU- RITY. the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force. which funding is prohibited in this section, Of the funds made available under Public SEC. 11. REPEAL OF EXCESSIVE OVERHEAD, any activities under that program that are deemed by the Secretary to be necessary or Law 111–83 for the Department of Homeland ELIMINATION OF WASTEFUL SPEND- ING, AND CONSOLIDATION OF DU- essential, the Secretary shall assign to an Security, $2,205,000,000 in unobligated bal- PLICATIVE PROGRAMS AT THE DE- existing program for which funding is not ances are permanently rescinded: Provided, PARTMENT OF JUSTICE. prohibited in this section. That the Secretary shall work with Secre- Of the funds made available under Public taries from other Federal Departments to SEC. 14. REPEAL OF EXCESSIVE OVERHEAD, Law 111–117 for the Department of Justice, ELIMINATION OF WASTEFUL SPEND- consolidate and reduce the cost of admin- $1,385,100,000 in unobligated balances are per- ING, AND CONSOLIDATION OF DU- istering the dozens of Federal homeland se- manently rescinded: Provided, That the At- PLICATIVE PROGRAMS AT THE DE- curity programs, as identified by the Office torney General in coordination with the PARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. of Management and Budget, which states heads of other Departments and agencies, Of the funds made available under Public that ‘‘a total of 31 agency budgets include shall consolidate Federal offender reentry Law 111–117 for the Department of Transpor- Federal homeland security funding in 2010’’. programs, including those authorized by the tation, $1,090,500,000 in unobligated balances SEC. 9. REPEAL OF EXCESSIVE OVERHEAD, Second Chance Act, the DOJ Office of Jus- are permanently rescinded: Provided, That ELIMINATION OF WASTEFUL SPEND- tice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance the Secretary shall consolidate and reduce ING, AND CONSOLIDATION OF DU- Prisoner Reentry Initiative, the Department the costs of various duplicative highway pro- PLICATIVE PROGRAMS AT THE DE- of Labor Reintegration of Ex-Offenders pro- grams, including the regionally specific de- PARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN velopment programs, the Federal-Aid High- DEVELOPMENT. gram, the Department of Education Lifeskills for State and Local Inmates Pro- way Programs under chapter I of title 23, Of the funds made available under Public United States Code, the Research programs Law 111–117 for the Department of Housing grams, and the HHS Young Offender Reentry Program: Provided further, That the Attorney authorized under title V of Public Law 109– and Urban Development, $2,302,450,000 in un- 59: Provided further, That the Secretary shall obligated balances are permanently re- General shall consolidate the four duplica- tive grant programs, including the State consolidate and reduce the costs of various scinded: Provided, That the Secretary shall rail-line relocation grant programs, includ- work with Secretaries from other Federal Formula Grant program, the Juvenile Delin- quency Prevention Block Grant program, the ing the Rail-Line Relocation and Improve- Departments to consolidate and reduce the ment Capital Program, and the Highway- cost of administering the various Federal Challenge/Demonstration Grant program, and the Title V grant program, administered Rail Crossings Program, the Railroad Reha- programs aimed at addressing homelessness, bilitation and Improvement Financing pro- including the Supportive Housing Program, under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act and reduce the cost of ad- gram. the Shelter Plus Care Program, the Single SEC. 15. REPEAL OF EXCESSIVE OVERHEAD, Room Occupancy Program, the Emergency ministering such programs: Provided further, That the Attorney General, in coordination ELIMINATION OF WASTEFUL SPEND- Shelter Grant Program, programs at Health ING, AND CONSOLIDATION OF DU- and Human Services such as the Basic Cen- with the Secretary of Health and Human PLICATIVE PROGRAMS AT THE DE- ter Program, Projects for Assistance in Services (HHS) and the Office of National PARTMENT OF TREASURY. Transition from Homelessness, and the Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), shall consoli- Of the funds made available under Public Street Outreach Program, and also including date Federal programs that assist state drug Law 111–117 for the Department of Treasury, the more than 23 housing programs identi- courts, including substance abuse treatment $677,650,000 in unobligated balances are per- fied by the Government Accounting Office services for offenders, such as the HHS manently rescinded. that target or have special features for the Adult, Juvenile, and Family Drug Court pro- SEC. 16. RESCISSION OF UNSPENT AND UNCOM- elderly. gram, the Substance Abuse and Mental MITTED FUNDS FEDERAL FUNDS. Health Services Administration Drug Court SEC. 10. REPEAL OF EXCESSIVE OVERHEAD, Notwithstanding any other provision of ELIMINATION OF WASTEFUL SPEND- Treatment Program, the DOJ Drug Court law, of the $657,000,000,000 in Federal funds ING, AND CONSOLIDATION OF DU- Program, the ONDCP National Drug Court unobligated at the end of fiscal year 2009, the PLICATIVE PROGRAMS AT THE DE- Institute: Provided further,That the Attorney discretionary, unexpired funds available for PARTMENT OF INTERIOR. General shall eliminate the National Drug more than 2 consecutive fiscal years, as of Of the funds made available under Public Intelligence Center (NDIC) which duplicates the date of enactment of this Act, are perma- Law 111–88 for the Department of Interior, the activities of 19 other drug intelligence nently rescinded.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:21 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JA6.019 S26JAPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with SENATE January 26, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S241 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. President, $100 billion out of this tire government spent in 1999. In 10 ator from Oklahoma is recognized. $120 billion comes from $660 billion that years we are going to borrow $200 bil- Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, we just is sitting in agencies that haven’t ex- lion more than we spent—just to oper- heard the chairman of the Judiciary pended it over the last 2 years—the ate 1 year—than we spent in the entire Committee, who is also chairman of $660-some billion. We are saying, of budget in fiscal year 1999. Of every the appropriations subcommittee, give those that haven’t been spent, that penny we spend this next year, 44 cents the typical Washington talk on why we hasn’t been rolled out over the last 2 of it is going to be borrowed—$4.4 bil- can’t cut spending. In light of the fact years, send $100 billion back. It is easy. lion a day. there has been a 45-percent increase in We are spending money so fast that the What this amendment says is let’s his area of appropriations, we now agencies can’t even get it out the door. not make that so. It does not have to can’t come back and give 5 percent of When they do get it out the door, it is be so. Let’s cut it to $3 billion or $3.3 that back to the American people. ineffective and highly inefficient and billion of that. Let’s save the future for Forty-five percent growth in 2 years, loaded with fraud. our children. and we are picking winners and losers? Why in the world would we reject I am reminded that hard things are We are not picking winners. The only making commonsense efforts just like hard. Habits are hard to break. The winners we are picking are the Amer- everybody else in this country is hav- habit of Washington is to never have to ican people. ing to make today? Why would we put make a hard choice. We heard a stellar The fact is, there hasn’t been a major in the perspective: Oh, we can’t do representation by the Senator from program eliminated by the appropria- these little things, from the Foreign Vermont about why things cannot tions subcommittee in 5 years. What Operations Subcommittee, when in fact change here—because everybody has a they do is, once they are there, they our country is drowning in debt and special little project, they want to pro- are there forever, and nobody is willing the future for our children is in doubt? tect. While they are protecting their to make the hard choices. That is typ- We cry crocodile tears over some little special little project, they are forget- ical of all the talk we will hear about program somewhere that in the whole ting about the country as a whole. why we can’t cut $120 billion from the realm of things is either duplicated or That should not be the legacy we want expenditures for this year—$120 billion highly ineffective. We want to keep to embrace. The legacy we ought to out of $3.4 trillion, and we can’t come every last one of them. embrace is that we had the courage to up with 5 percent. We can’t find it. We just heard the chairman of the make the hard, tough decisions at a We are giving you a way to do that. foreign ops subcommittee say we can’t time when it was called for. Now is Everybody is going to get to vote, and do any of this. They are way too valu- that time. It is not 2011, it is not next we are going to send a message to the able; we can’t do it. month, it is not when the appropria- American people. At the rate we are Well, what is more valuable, taking tions bills come, it is now. growing the government, it will double care of the next generation, embracing Just think what would happen to the in the next 5 years, and we can’t find 5 our heritage of sacrifice to create op- dollar tomorrow if the Senate cuts $120 percent, when they are having to make portunity or satisfying a small interest billion of discretionary spending that 10, 15, 20, and 25 percent cuts in their group that is dependent on a govern- is wasteful and duplicated and is not own budgets. ment program that is both ineffective going to make a difference in nary an What we heard was the typical appro- American life. The signal it will send and inefficient and also has three or priations response: We work hard, let’s to the world is we are back on track. four other programs that do exactly save this for appropriations. The prob- The value of the dollar will rise, the lem is it never happens because every the same thing? The first component that we are cost of oil will go down, the standard of bill, somewhere, has a small constitu- living of consumers will go up, and ency—every program. We listed 640 pro- going to vote on is a mandatory re- quest of the GAO to tell us the duplica- every family this year will benefit to grams that have duplication, redun- the tune of $794, if we agree to this tion; tell us across agency lines where dancy, and inefficiency. Yet we hear an amendment. we are failing. What do we need to appropriations subcommittee chairman I think the citizens of America are say: Oh, no, we can’t. know? Nobody can tell us that today. worth that. I know their children and Well, the American people don’t get When we asked the GAO—personally grandchildren are worth it. The ques- that. We ought to be about trimming asked the GAO—they said the task is tion is, will we curry up the courage? the waste out of this government, and too big. Well, that ought to be our first Will we meet the challenge that faces at a conservative estimate there is at signal that something is really wrong, this country or will we continue the least $387 billion in waste, fraud, or du- when the Government Accounting status quo because we have always plication this year. Agency says the government is so big done it this way? Doing it this way is So we have the tremendous oppor- and convoluted that they can’t tell us exactly what put us $12.4 trillion in tunity to come down here and deny the where we have duplication. They can- debt; by this time next year $14.2 tril- truth the American people know: This not give us recommendations on what lion in debt. It is mortgaging and steal- government is wasteful, it is not effi- to eliminate. ing the future of our children. cient, and most of the time it is not ef- That ought to be our first signal to I look forward to seeing the outcome fective. When we try to make a com- say time out, stop, cut some spending of the votes, and I know the American monsense, small cut after a tremen- and let’s see who squeals, and we will people do. This is the first time in a dous growth over the last 2 years, we put back if we have made a mistake. long time we have had a true vote on hear: No, we can’t. No, we can’t. We The American people understand, the floor to make a difference in what hear a sob story. We can’t do it. more than we do, what is at risk in the is going to happen in the finances of The fact is, we don’t have a future future. They want a secure future. this country. My hope is we will not unless we start cutting spending. The They want the ability to plan for their disappoint, again, the American people. President even asked his staff to give children and their grandchildren. They I yield the floor. him an option on the budget of a 5-per- do not want a fiat currency, which is Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, I agree cent across-the-board cut. We will hear what is coming if we do not rein in with the Senator from Oklahoma that tomorrow night about freezing discre- spending. there is waste within government, that tionary spending. It is easy to freeze Most of my colleagues know that is there is duplication or overlap of pro- discretionary spending. We have just the problem before us. The question is, grams across some government agen- jumped it 27 percent across the board. will we have the courage to go after it. cies, and that the amount of spending But the freezing doesn’t start until It would be different had we not had approved for fiscal year 2010 was higher 2011. We are not going to freeze it until significant increases over the last 4 or than it should have been given our Na- 2011. Our problem is today. The prob- 5 years in this country, in terms of the tion’s fiscal situation. That is part of lem that our children are going to face budget of the Federal Government. But the reason why I opposed the fiscal is being manifested and made signifi- it has doubled. We are going to have an year 2010 budget resolution. cantly harder because we are fearful to increase in the debt limit for 1 year But, I am not enamored of the ap- make commonsense cuts. that is $200 billion more than the en- proach that Senator COBURN has taken

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:24 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26JA6.049 S26JAPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with SENATE S242 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 26, 2010 in this amendment. It is an abdication The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there ator from Oklahoma affects the legisla- of our constitutional duties as elected any other Senators in the Chamber de- tive branch. It is true it affects Mem- Members of Congress to cede such vast siring to vote? bers of Congress in their offices, but it decisionmaking power to the executive The result was announced—yeas 94, affects much more. We just had an branch. If there is $120 billion to be cut nays 0, as follows: overwhelming vote to give new respon- from the budget, we should identify [Rollcall Vote No. 6 Leg.] sibilities to the Government Account- those cuts and vote on them. We should YEAS—94 ability Office. The next amendment up not let the President, a commission, or Akaka Ensign McCain calls for cutting their budget. I would some other entity make those deci- Alexander Enzi McCaskill say to the Senator from Oklahoma, Barrasso Feingold McConnell you can’t have it both ways. You give sions for us. Baucus Feinstein Menendez new responsibilities to these agencies Throughout the past year the Sen- Bayh Franken Merkley ator from Oklahoma and other Mem- Begich Gillibrand Murkowski and then say: We will give you less bers offered amendments to cut spend- Bennet Graham Murray money to do it. Bennett Grassley Nelson (NE) Let me suggest something else. When ing from the budget resolution, appro- Bingaman Gregg Nelson (FL) priations bills, and other measures. Bond Hagan you start to leave this evening to go Pryor Some of these amendments were adopt- Boxer Harkin home and you drive by the gate out Brown Hatch Reed ed and some were not. I supported some Reid here and you see, in the dark, men and Brownback Hutchison women in uniform risking their lives of the amendments and opposed others. Bunning Inhofe Risch In each case, however, Senators knew Burr Inouye Rockefeller for us and for the visitors to the Cap- what they were voting on and had some Burris Isakson Sanders itol, remember this vote. This vote Cantwell Johanns Schumer cuts funds for the Capitol Police and idea what the effect of the amendment Cardin Johnson Sessions would be. With this amendment we Carper Kaufman Shaheen security in the Capitol. When the Sen- have no idea what its effect will be. Casey Kerry Shelby ator from Oklahoma was asked earlier, The sponsor of the amendment says the Chambliss Kirk Snowe are you asking for too much in cuts, he Coburn Klobuchar impacts will be negligible but offers Specter said: I want to keep cutting until they Cochran Kohl Stabenow squeal. What will be the squeal we hear virtually no specifics. Perhaps he is Collins Kyl Tester correct. It is also possible that the Conrad Landrieu Thune when it comes to security from the Corker Lautenberg Udall (CO) Capitol? I am sorry to say it might be President—whose priorities in many Cornyn Leahy Udall (NM) an incident that none of us wants to respects differ significantly from most Crapo LeMieux Vitter Senators on my side of the aisle—will DeMint Levin see. Whitehouse We want this to be a safe place. The take the reductions mandated by this Dodd Lieberman Dorgan Lincoln Wicker Capitol Visitor Center has more and amendment from programs that my Wyden Durbin Lugar more people coming in. Cutting secu- colleagues and I feel to be high prior- NOT VOTING—6 rity for the Capitol at this point in ities. It is possible that the President Byrd Roberts Warner time with the threats facing our Na- will fail to take the reductions from Mikulski Voinovich Webb tion and the fact that we work in one those programs we feel are most dupli- The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this of the biggest targets in America is cative or wasteful. very shortsighted. That is what hap- We will likely never know the an- vote, the yeas are 94, the nays are 0. pens when you cut across the board and swers to these questions. This amend- Under the previous order requiring 60 votes for the adoption of this division, you don’t take a look at the individual ment will not be enacted. I agree that the division is agreed to. agencies involved. Please, for the secu- Federal spending must be constrained. The Senator from Illinois. rity of the Capitol and for the security As we go forward, however, I hope the Mr. DURBIN. I ask unanimous con- of the people who visit it, vote no on Senate will take a more transparent sent that the next three votes be 10- this amendment. approach to deficit reduction so that minute rollcalls. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Senators, consistent with their con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ator from Oklahoma. stitutional responsibilities, can make objection, it is so ordered. Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, it is re- informed decisions about the oper- AMENDMENT NO. 3303, DIVISION II markable what length we will go to de- ations of the Federal Government. The PRESIDING OFFICER. There fend our budgets. The fact is, the as- I suggest the absence of a quorum. will now be 6 minutes of debate, equal- sumption Senator DURBIN made is that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ly divided, on Coburn division No. II. we are efficient. The fact is, we are not. clerk will call the roll. Who yields time? Everybody in here could turn back at The assistant legislative clerk pro- The Senator from Oklahoma. least 10 percent of their budget if they ceeded to call the roll. Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, this ran their office efficiently. We know Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, I ask amendment rescinds our increase for that. Nothing in Washington is run ef- unanimous consent the order for the our operations. We increased our budg- ficiently. So to say we can’t do it with- quorum call be rescinded. et 5.8 percent at a time when there was out putting ourselves at risk is poppy- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without no inflation last year, zero. The year cock. It is time for us to lead. Now is objection, it is so ordered. before that, we had increased our budg- the time. Mr. COBURN. I ask for the yeas and et in excess of 10.9 percent, which The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- nays on my amendment. means we effectively increased our own jority whip. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a budgets to run our own operations 17 Mr. DURBIN. One thing I forgot to sufficient second? percent in the last 2 years, with less mention. Members of Congress volun- There is a sufficient second. than 1 percent inflation over that pe- tarily forgo every cost-of-living adjust- The question is on agreeing to the riod. If, in fact, we can’t lead by exam- ment each year. We decided not to ask Coburn amendment, Division I. ple to cut our own budgets to help the for a cost-of-living adjustment because The clerk will call the roll. country move out of the problem it is we are in hard times. To suggest that The legislative clerk called the roll. having, it is probably because we are sacrifices are not being made is not ac- Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the not very good managers of our own curate. I urge my colleagues, vote Senator from West Virginia (Mr. budgets, which belies the problem we against this amendment. BYRD), the Senator from Maryland (Ms. now face. I appreciate support on this The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there MIKULSKI), the Senator from Virginia amendment. The American people further debate? (Mr. WARNER), and the Senator from would sincerely appreciate support on If not, the question is on agreeing to Virginia (Mr. WEBB) are necessarily ab- this amendment. the Coburn Amendment, Division No. sent. I reserve the remainder of my time. II. Mr. KYL. The following Senators are The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Mr. COBURN. I ask for the yeas and necessarily absent: the Senator from ator from Illinois. nays. Kansas (Mr. ROBERTS) and the Senator Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a from Ohio (Mr. VOINOVICH). amendment being offered by the Sen- sufficient second?

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:24 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26JA6.054 S26JAPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with SENATE January 26, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S243 There appears to be a sufficient sec- In 2003, $30 billion was spent on 44 Mr. President, I yield back the re- ond. job-training programs administered by mainder of my time. The clerk will call the roll. 9 different Federal agencies. Fourteen The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there The assistant legislative clerk pro- departments within the Federal Gov- further debate? ceeded to call the roll. ernment, 49 independent agencies oper- If not, the question is on agreeing to Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the ate exchange and study abroad pro- the Coburn amendment, Division III. Senator from West Virginia (Mr. grams. So 14 departments, 49 inde- Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, I ask BYRD), the Senator from Maryland (Ms. pendent agencies operate exchange and for the yeas and nays. MIKULSKI), the Senator from Virginia study abroad programs; 69 early edu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a (Mr. WARNER), and the Senator from cation programs administered by 9 dif- sufficient second? Virginia (Mr. WEBB) are necessarily ab- ferent agencies; 23 Federal housing pro- There is a sufficient second. sent. grams that target or have special fea- The clerk will call the roll. Mr. KYL. The following Senators are tures for the elderly operated by 6 dif- The legislative clerk called the roll. necessarily absent: the Senator from ferent agencies. Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Kansas (Mr. ROBERTS) and the Senator That is just a minimal number. Senator from West Virginia (Mr. from Ohio (Mr. VOINOVICH). We are going to hear why we cannot BYRD), the Senator from Maryland (Ms. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there do this. The American people are want- MIKULSKI), the Senator from Virginia any other Senators in the Chamber de- ing to know when we are going to do (Mr. WARNER), and the Senator from siring to vote? what is right, what is possible, and Virginia (Mr. WEBB) are necessarily ab- The result was announced—yeas 46, what is best for the long term, not the sent. nays 48, as follows: short term. Mr. KYL. The following Senators are With that, Mr. President, I reserve [Rollcall Vote No. 7 Leg.] necessarily absent: the Senator from the remainder of my time. YEAS—46 Kansas (Mr. ROBERTS) and the Senator The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who OINOVICH Alexander Ensign Lincoln from Ohio (Mr. V ). yields time? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there Barrasso Enzi Lugar The Senator from Hawaii is recog- Bayh Feingold McCain any other Senators in the Chamber de- nized. Bennet Graham McCaskill siring to vote? Bennett Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, the Sen- Grassley McConnell The result was announced—yeas 33, Brownback Gregg ator from Oklahoma proposes to cut Murkowski nays 61, as follows: Bunning Hagan Risch $20 billion from programs which he de- Burr Hatch Sessions [Rollcall Vote No. 8 Leg.] Chambliss Hutchison scribes as being redundant. Well, take, Shelby Coburn Inhofe for example, nursing. There are three YEAS—33 Snowe Cochran Isakson Thune different programs. They are not re- Alexander Crapo Kyl Collins Johanns Barrasso DeMint LeMieux Udall (CO) dundant. One is for education; another Corker Klobuchar Bayh Ensign McCain Vitter Cornyn Kohl is to train women and men to go to Bennett Enzi McCaskill Wicker Crapo Kyl rural areas, rural America, to serve; Brownback Graham McConnell DeMint LeMieux and the third is for research. Yes, three Bunning Gregg Risch NAYS—48 different agencies handle that. It is for Burr Hatch Sessions Chambliss Hutchison Shelby Akaka Feinstein Murray three different purposes. Coburn Inhofe Thune Baucus Franken Nelson (NE) Then you have HUD. One of the sad Corker Isakson Vitter Begich Gillibrand Nelson (FL) facts of life is that tonight 658,000 Cornyn Johanns Wicker Bingaman Harkin Pryor Bond Inouye Reed American men, women, and children NAYS—61 Boxer Johnson Reid are going to go to bed homeless, some Akaka Franken Murkowski Brown Kaufman Rockefeller of them with empty stomachs, some Baucus Gillibrand Murray Burris Kerry Sanders without blankets, and we are going to Begich Grassley Nelson (NE) Cantwell Kirk Schumer Bennet Hagan Nelson (FL) Cardin Landrieu cut 5 percent from housing for the Shaheen Bingaman Harkin Pryor Carper Lautenberg Specter homeless? This amendment does that. Bond Inouye Reed Casey Leahy Stabenow Then you have cuts for foreign oper- Boxer Johnson Reid Conrad Levin Tester ations. Senator LEAHY spent some time Brown Kaufman Rockefeller Dodd Lieberman Udall (NM) Burris Kerry this afternoon explaining why this is Sanders Dorgan Menendez Whitehouse Cantwell Kirk Schumer Durbin Merkley Wyden foolish. We had an accounting change Cardin Klobuchar Shaheen NOT VOTING—6 because now we cover State Depart- Carper Kohl ment activities in Afghanistan and Casey Landrieu Snowe Byrd Roberts Warner Cochran Lautenberg Specter Mikulski Voinovich Webb Iraq. Collins Leahy Stabenow I think it is ill-advised to do what Conrad Levin Tester The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this the Senator proposes because these are Dodd Lieberman Udall (CO) vote, the yeas are 46, the nays are 48. not redundant. These are not wasteful. Dorgan Lincoln Udall (NM) Under the previous order requiring 60 I think we could be spending more for Durbin Lugar Whitehouse votes for the adoption of this division, Feingold Menendez Wyden the homeless, but yet we are cutting Feinstein Merkley the division is withdrawn. this by this amendment. I hope we re- NOT VOTING—6 AMENDMENT NO. 3303, DIVISION III ject this amendment. There will now be 6 minutes of debate The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Byrd Roberts Warner Mikulski Voinovich Webb equally divided on Coburn division III. ator from Oklahoma. Who yields time? Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, what The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this The Senator from Oklahoma is recog- the American people are asking is, Why vote, the yeas are 33, the nays are 61. nized. aren’t the three nursing programs com- Under the previous order requiring 60 Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, we are bined so you have one set of overhead votes for the adoption of this division, going to hear why we cannot do this, to administer all three programs? That the division is withdrawn. kind of along with the debate we just is what they are asking. This does not AMENDMENT NO. 3303, DIVISION IV heard from the majority whip. But here cut any money for the homeless. What There will now be 6 minutes for de- are some examples for you. This is it says is, put all the homeless pro- bate equally divided on Coburn Divi- what the GAO found. grams under one set of administration sion No. IV. In 2005, 13 different Federal agencies where we save money and are much The Senator from Oklahoma. spent $3 billion to fund 207 programs to more effective at what we are doing be- Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, last encourage students to enter the field of cause we are concentrating it within year Federal agencies ended the fiscal math and science. Mr. President, 207 one area. We can have all sorts of rea- year with $657 billion in unobligated different programs, and we are going to sons why we cannot do it. Let’s find balances. There is no question a great vote against eliminating them here in the courage to do it for the American deal of that is associated with the war just a minute. people and the kids who follow. efforts and other things, but according

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Obviously, if they Senator from West Virginia (Mr. lowing members as cosponsors to the haven’t been able to spend it in the last BYRD), the Senator from Maryland (Ms. amendment: Senators CHAMBLISS, EN- 2 years, it is not a priority. If, in fact, MIKULSKI), the Senator from Virginia SIGN, and VITTER. we rescind that money to the Treasury, (Mr. WARNER), and the Senator from The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without we will cut our deficit $100 billion, and Virginia (Mr. WEBB) are necessarily ab- objection, it is so ordered. Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President, as then we can reappropriate what is nec- sent. I understand, there are no further essary for this year. The rule in the Mr. KYL. The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from votes this evening, and there will not Federal Government is after 2 years it be votes tomorrow. We will have this Kansas (Mr. ROBERTS) and the Senator is supposed to go back to the Treasury up Thursday, and we will debate it from Ohio (Mr. VOINOVICH). anyway, which is not being enforced then and vote on it. I will put in some- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there for everybody except the Treasury De- what of a statement tonight and then any other Senators in the Chamber de- partment. They are under that obliga- talk about it further on Thursday. tion. siring to vote? This is a commission that has been in So here is an opportunity—it doesn’t The result was announced—yeas 37, front of this body several times. We affect anything because the money nays 57, as follows: voted on it. It passed this body twice hasn’t been obligated—to put it back in [Rollcall Vote No. 9 Leg.] before in the budget debates. It is and start over and reprioritize. That is YEAS—37 CARFA, the Commission on the Ac- all it is about. It will actually move Alexander Ensign Lugar countability and Review of Federal $100 billion back and then our appropri- Barrasso Enzi McCain Agencies. ators can decide whether they want to Bayh Feingold McConnell It is modeled exactly after the Base Bennett Graham put that back this year. Murkowski Realignment and Closure Commission, Brownback Grassley Risch I appreciate your consideration on Bunning Gregg Sessions the BRAC, that has been so successful this amendment, and I reserve the re- Burr Hatch Shelby on closing military bases and consoli- mainder of my time. Chambliss Hutchison Snowe dating assets and put the military in a Coburn Inhofe Thune The PRESIDING OFFICER. Who Corker Isakson better position. This is the same thing. Vitter yields? Cornyn Johanns It is to all of government. It has been Wicker The Senator from Hawaii. Crapo Kyl voted on by this body twice before. It Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, this is a DeMint LeMieux has passed this body. It is done in the very serious amendment. Potentially it NAYS—57 budget agreement. It is time it became could be damaging. It says, very sim- Akaka Feinstein Menendez the law of the land. ply, if the funds are not obligated for 2 Baucus Franken Merkley That is the process whereby we can years, then it is rescinded. It sounds Begich Gillibrand Murray actually cut government spending. It is Bennet Hagan Nelson (NE) reasonable, but I think it is no secret it Bingaman Harkin Nelson (FL) a simple process—eight members on takes longer than 2 years to build a Bond Inouye Pryor the Commission, four appointed by this battleship. It takes more than 2 years Boxer Johnson Reed body, four appointed by the House. For Brown Kaufman Reid any recommendation to move forward, to build an aircraft carrier. It takes Burris Kerry Rockefeller more than 2 years to build a hospital. Cantwell Kirk Sanders it has to pass by six of eight members, Right now, there are 43 VA hospitals Cardin Klobuchar Schumer so either party cannot dominate or de- being built. Are we going to cut them Carper Kohl Shaheen termine it. It has to be six of eight. It Casey Landrieu Specter will take one-fourth of the government out? What about the shipbuilding in- Cochran Lautenberg Stabenow dustry? Are we going to rescind that? Collins Leahy Tester each year for 4 years and review that This amendment has potentially very Conrad Levin Udall (CO) fourth of the Federal Government and dangerous consequences. I hope my col- Dodd Lieberman Udall (NM) make recommendations for closure Dorgan Lincoln Whitehouse during that year’s period of time. leagues will vote against it. Durbin McCaskill Wyden I yield the floor. The report for that year then is sub- NOT VOTING—6 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- mitted to the appropriate committees ator from Oklahoma. Byrd Roberts Warner of jurisdiction for a period of 30 days. Mikulski Voinovich Webb Mr. COBURN. Mr. President, the dan- They can review the report. They can gerous consequences facing this Nation The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this hold hearings on the CARFA commis- aren’t as outlined by the chairman of vote, the yeas are 37, the nays are 57. sion recommendations for a period of 30 days. They can look it over and see the Appropriations Committee. The Under the previous order, requiring 60 which ones they like, which ones they dangerous consequences facing this Na- votes for the adoption of the division, the division is withdrawn. do not like, but they cannot amend it. tion are continued spending and bor- At the end of that 30 days, it is then rowing from the next generation and a The Senator from Kansas is recog- nized. subject to a privileged motion to come creditworthiness that is not going to in front of this body so it has to be AMENDMENT NO. 3309 TO AMENDMENT NO. 3299 even be BBB. There is no question voted on by this body with a limit of 10 there is danger before us. It is not this Mr. BROWNBACK. I think under a hours of debate prior to going to the amendment. It is the continuing efforts previous agreement I was to call up an motion, 10 hours of debate on the bill on the part of those who are in Wash- amendment. I ask that my amendment itself. It cannot be amended. Then it is ington to not recognize the fact that be callled up, No. 3309, which is at the an up-or-down vote, with a 50-vote we are wasting money hand over fist desk. threshold of passage. It is a privileged and, in fact, we appropriate yearly on The PRESIDING OFFICER. The motion that comes in front of this many of these projects. So it will not pending amendments are set aside and body, with a majority vote for it to eliminate any as outlined by the chair- the clerk will report. pass through this body. man. It will give us a chance to The assistant legislative clerk read This is the way we will get spending reprioritize, which every family in as follows: under control and done. This is an America is doing today. The Senator from Kansas [Mr. BROWNBACK] agreeable way. It is a way that has I ask for the yeas and nays. proposes an amendment numbered 3309 to proven itself in the past. Now is the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a amendment No. 3299. time we have to do this. sufficient second? There is such a sec- Mr. BROWNBACK. Mr. President, I I wish to show one chart that is new ond. ask unanimous consent that reading of out today. It is no new news, unfortu- All time is yielded back. the amendment be dispensed with. nately. This one is new out today. This

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Here is the percent of the econ- Debt.’’ It said, according to the study, other such increase. I know I am not. omy. We are pushing up 38 percent or that the sharp runup in public sector Yet we must approve it. Failure to pass so at this point in time. In January debt will likely prove one of the en- this resolution would do incalculable 2008, this starts bending back down and dearing legacies of the 2009 financial harm to our government’s standing moves to 20 percent by 2020. Then we crisis in the United States and else- with financial markets and endanger had the January 2009 estimate come in. where. The study looked at debt levels nearly every activity the government We see there we were getting up to of 44 countries and included data over undertakes. It would throttle the faint, mid-50 percent, and then it was going the last 200 years in order to get the fragile signs of recovery from the deep- to bow back down to 41 percent. That most comprehensive picture possible, est financial crisis in 75 years. Refusal was last year’s 2009 estimate. the picture of debt on economic to pass this resolution is not an option. This year, just out today—this is the growth. It would be irresponsible and dangerous estimate—2010 as a percent of the econ- What does this big lug do to the over- to the jobs and income of every Amer- omy, we are looking at our Federal all economy? Does it have an impact? ican. debt as being midsixties, 67 percent, They said, clearly, yes. Yet the magnitude of this action is and staying at that level for the debt The conclusion is clear: Very high staggering. If successful in this nec- as a percentage of the economy. These government debt, classified as 90 per- essary endeavor, we will authorize the are terrible numbers. They are way too cent or more of gross domestic product, Treasury to carry more than $13 tril- high. They are stifling the economy. It results in average growth rates a full 4 lion dollars in debt. That is more than is a nonsustainable position, and it is percent below countries with lower $42,000 for every man, woman, and child something we have to fix. debt levels. Since annual growth rate in the United States. Earlier today, we considered a com- and GDP is averaged considerably less While the debt itself is enormous, the mission that had both spending and than 4 percent over the last 10 years in rate to which we have been adding to it taxes in it. The American public is not the United States, carrying high na- in recent years is equally staggering. for more taxes. They think they are tional debt can mean the difference be- The year President Clinton left office, taxed out, and I believe they are too tween a growing economy and a con- the government ran a $236 billion sur- taxed. They should not be taxed more. tracting economy. plus. Yet, after 8 years of Republican They do want us to cut spending. There After the recent binge of Federal leadership, that surplus evaporated is no question about that. They want spending, our Nation’s gross debt could into a mind-boggling $1.3 trillion def- us to cut it prudently. They want us to well surpass the 90 percent of GDP icit the day President Obama took of- cut in wasteful, duplicative areas. That mark and go even above that, to the fice. is what they want to get at. They want point that could be the lug on the econ- The message of these numbers is sim- core programs clearly taken care of. omy that keeps us from growing and ple: We cannot go on as we are. If we do That is why we put it to a bipartisan actually puts us in a contracting econ- not change our budget policies, and commission of individuals to look at. omy. change them a great deal, we will I urge my colleagues or members of The recommendation has to clear six of plunge our economy into deep depres- the Senate staff to look at these stud- eight members so no party can con- sion. trol—four appointed by Republicans, ies and look at the impact of debt on Discretionary spending and nondis- four appointed by Democrats—exam- economic growth. This could end up cretionary spending alike must be ad- ined by the committees and then put being the real lug of what happens dur- dressed. While some have successfully forward for a vote. This can work. This ing this period of time. politicized earmark spending and dis- is what the public wants us to do. It is CARFA is a bipartisan mechanism cretionary spending programs, good time to do it. that can work us out of this situation. We have to start bending this down, It pushes at the places we actually can and bad alike, the simple fact is that the debt to GDP. This is dangerously cut and need to cut. Everybody in this merely addressing these issues will not high. It has not been this high since body believes, and I believe, there are balance our budgets. World War II. We cannot sustain it. We clear places in the Federal Government In addition to meaningful spending have to pull it back down. I would love we can cut. For one reason or another, reforms, we must also engage in mean- us to start to cut spending and go they have become sacred cows and we ingful revenue reforms. The Bush-era through the committees and say we are have not been able to cut them. This is tax cuts have already added trillions to going to cut here, we are going to cut a process that has worked on military our debt. Most should not be renewed. there. We have not been able to do that bases before. We also should end loopholes that under Republican or Democratic con- I will talk more about this amend- allow corporations to hide income in trol of either branch of government. ment when we vote on it on Thursday. offshore entities and people to hide We have not been able to go at that on I ask my colleagues, in the interim their assets and income overseas. an individual basis. day, when we have a chance to look at But the fact is that most of our budg- This is a system that has worked in some of these things, to examine this et choices are not easy. And it is pre- the past. This is a system that this process. It is one they have seen before. cisely because these choices are so dif- body has approved in the past. It has I have proposed this bill for 10 years. ficult that we find ourselves where we been in budget agreements. We have They voted on it before, as I stated ear- are now. So it is worth considering how not made it all the way through in the lier. I urge them to look at this and we got into this situation and how we budget agreement, but Members in this think: Now is the time to do this. might get out of it and whether the body have voted on this system for Maybe they had reservations about it amendment to this resolution to be of- controlling spending. in the past or thought: I don’t think we fered by Senators CONRAD and GREGG If people want to come back later and want to go into that sort of mechanism presents a possible solution. say: We want to look at other provi- now. But there is not another mecha- First, let me respond to those who sions or we want to add something nism that works. This changes the seem to have just recently discovered back, they can do that in future con- mechanism for spending in a way that the importance of the Federal debt. ferences. But this gets that culling has worked in the past and, clearly, Many of the people bemoaning budget process going. with these sort of debt numbers, the deficits today are the same people who I wish to point out one issue to my time has come to do it. advocated a series of policies under the colleagues about the problem of run- Mr. President, I yield the floor. previous administration that added

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The appropriate buy-in before Congress The legislative clerk read as follows: In fact, to the extent that our budget acts could also be advanced with ex CLOTURE MOTION outlook is significantly worse at the officio membership for the two execu- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- end of this decade than it was in the tive appointees. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the beginning, decisions by the previous I was pleased that the task force pro- Standing Rules of the Senate, hereby move administration are by far the biggest posal we are voting on today no longer to bring to a close debate on the nomination contributor to the problem. In par- gives the task force power to rec- of Ben S. Bernanke, of New Jersey, to be celing out the blame for our massive ommend changes to the Standing Rules Chairman of the Board of Governors of the deficit, one expert said, the Obama ad- of the Senate. That is a welcome Federal Reserve System. ministration ‘‘is like a relief pitcher Christopher J. Dodd, Tom Udall, Edward change from its prior iterations. Suc- E. Kaufman, Mark R. Warner, Patty who enters a game in the fourth inning cessfully tackling our fiscal crisis will Murray, Robert P. Casey, Jr., Paul G. trailing 19–0 and allows another run to require far-reaching legislation, and Kirk, Jr., Daniel K. Inouye, Robert score. The extra run is nothing to procedural hurdles in both chambers Menendez, Tim Johnson, Jack Reed, cheer about, of course, but fans should make passing any far-reaching legisla- Debbie Stabenow, Tom Harkin, Max be far angrier with the starting pitch- tion extraordinarily difficult. But any Baucus, Jon Tester, Joseph I. er.’’ permanent procedural changes in our Lieberman, John D. Rockefeller IV. However we reached this point, it is rules should be made by the Members Mr. DURBIN. I ask unanimous con- our responsibility now to address the themselves in each Chamber and not sent that the mandatory quorum call consequences of failing to act. That is through this process. be waived. why I believe the amendment offered Despite my reservations, particularly The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without by Senators CONRAD and GREGG is wor- about voting membership for executive objection, it is so ordered. thy of consideration. branch officials on a congressional f Briefly, they propose to establish a commission that has the power to by- task force to recommend changes to pass the normal rules of our body for LEGISLATIVE SESSION our budget policies to address our long- consideration of its recommendations, Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask term fiscal crisis. The task force would I believe Senators CONRAD and GREGG unanimous consent that the Senate re- consist of 18 members: 16 Members of have offered a way forward. Their 60- sume legislative session. Congress, equally divided between vote requirement for positive congres- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without House and Senate and majority and mi- sional approval of the task force’s rec- objection, it is so ordered. nority, and 2 administration officials, ommendations does significantly pro- f the Treasury Secretary and another tect congressional prerogatives. It also Presidential appointee. Recommenda- is clear that our current political cli- MORNING BUSINESS tions would require approval of 14 of mate and ways of doing business have Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask the commission’s 18 members. Those been unequal to the task. Addressing recommendations would be referred to unanimous consent that the Senate our deficit requires bold action. The proceed to a period of morning busi- the Budget Committee and other com- consequences of failure to act are too mittees of jurisdiction in each Cham- ness, with Senators permitted to speak severe for us to miss this chance to act. for up to 10 minutes each. ber and then move automatically to I will vote for the Conrad-Gregg pro- floor votes in each Chamber, where The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without posal. objection, it is so ordered. passage would require a three-fifths I suggest the absence of a quorum. vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The f There is much to recommend this ap- clerk will call the roll. REMEMBERING DELIA MARTINEZ proach. Our fiscal problem is so large The assistant legislative clerk pro- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today partly because it is so politically dif- ceeded to call the roll. to honor Ms. Delia Martinez of Hender- ficult to address. Repairing our fi- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask son, NV, who on January 19, 2010, nances will require some combination unanimous consent that the order for passed away at the age of 61. Ms. Mar- of spending cuts and tax increases, and the quorum call be rescinded. tinez was a dedicated public servant spending cuts and tax increases are The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without who volunteered countless hours of rarely politically popular. The use of a objection, it is so ordered. task force to recommend difficult but service to communities around the necessary choices for the common good f State of Nevada. has been successful in the past, in sev- EXECUTIVE SESSION Ms. Martinez was born in Mexico eral rounds of military base closings City to U.S. Foreign Service officer Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask and with the Greenspan Commission on Charles Coop and his wife Concepcion unanimous consent that the Senate Social Security reform in 1983. Martinez. When Delia was 7 years old now proceed to executive session to But this approach is not without her family moved to Nevada, where she consider Executive Calendar No. 641, flaw. One is the structure of the task would spend the rest of her life. After the nomination of Ben Bernanke. force, which would include two execu- graduating with honors from Rancho The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tive branch appointees. High School in Las Vegas, Ms. Mar- Some have argued that the legisla- objection, it is so ordered. tinez went on to receive a degree in tive commission must include members f business management from the Univer- from the executive branch to achieve sity of Nevada Reno in 1972. NOMINATION OF BEN S. Presidential buy-in on the commis- From an early age, Delia was at- BERNANKE TO BE CHAIRMAN OF sion’s proposal. And I agree that gain- tracted to the ideals of justice and THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF ing the support of the administration equality for all. As a high school stu- THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM is vital in this effort. But in seeking dent, she became actively involved in that buy-in, I do not believe it is either The legislative clerk read the nomi- the civil rights movement, and worked necessary or proper to give executive nation of Ben S. Bernanke, of New Jer- diligently to this end all throughout branch officials votes, which are poten- sey, to be Chairman of the Board of her life. Ms. Martinez later enjoyed the tially decisive votes, on recommenda- Governors of the Federal Reserve Sys- opportunity to act on the passion for tions that would bypass the Senate’s tem for a term of 4 years. equality she had obtained earlier in rules and procedures. The proper way CLOTURE MOTION life, when she became the first His- to achieve Presidential buy-in is Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I send a panic female executive director of the through Presidential communication cloture motion to the desk. Nevada Equal Rights Commission. In

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After decades of After her retirement from the profes- zens in the Black Hills have come to- living independently, Laurine suddenly sional world Ms. Martinez began serv- gether to donate supplies and used needed help with basic activities of ing in several organizations including medical equipment to be reprocessed, daily living and had to go into an as- the Henderson Democratic Club, Sı´ Se re-sterilized, and sent to where there is sisted living facility. Puede, the Clark County Hispanic the greatest need. The local Wal-Mart Laurine wanted to regain her inde- Democratic Caucus, Clark County By- facilitated these efforts by donating pendence, so she took advantage of Laws Committee and the Clark County the transportation of the goods from services from the Cleveland Sight Cen- Democratic Black Caucus. Ms. Mar- Rapid City, SD, to the PROJECT ter, a nonprofit organization providing tinez understood the necessity of im- C.U.R.E. warehouse in Centennial, CO. vision rehabilitation. proving her community through public In 2004, the Rapid City Regional Hos- She had orientation and mobility service and advocacy. For this reason, pital had an ultrasound machine that training, and relied on Susie Meles, a it is no surprise that she went on to was 1 year past meeting U.S. standards vision rehabilitation specialist, to serve in various leadership positions in but was still perfectly functioning. The learn how to cook her own meals, do many community-based groups. At the hospital was weeks away from sending her laundry, and even sew. time of her passing, Ms. Martinez was it to the landfill when they heard Today, Laurine is living happily and serving as the president of the Hender- about PROJECT C.U.R.E. Rather than independently in Strongsville, OH. son Democratic Club, treasurer of the waste away in the landfill, this $75,000 There is also the story of Nicole, a 32- Clark County Democratic Hispanic machine was sent to Malawi where it is year-old from Ohio. Caucus, and corresponding secretary still being used today. There are many Nicole has been totally blind since for Sı´ Se Puede. similar success stories and countless she was 2 years old. Along with her dedication to serving individuals that have benefited from Like Laurine, she came to rely on her community, Ms. Martinez will also these efforts. the orientation and mobility special- be remembered for the overwhelming Once again, I commend the volun- ists and vision rehabilitation thera- love she had for her family. Ms. Mar- teers and staff of PROJECT C.U.R.E. pists at the Cleveland Sight Center for tinez was married to Glenn Phillips for their generosity, dedication, and help learning how to travel to school with whom she raised their beloved son hard work. I wish them well as they and later to work, how to read Braille, Benjamin. Prior to the birth of her continue their mission ‘‘to identify, so- and how to use special computer soft- child, she mentored four nieces and licit, collect, sort and deliver medical ware and adaptive aids. nephews, inspiring them to become ac- supplies and services according to the Today, Nicole is a self-employed tive community leaders in Nevada. Ms. imperative needs of the world.’’ music therapist living with her hus- Martinez is preceded in death by her f band in South Euclid, OH. parents and is survived by her husband, VISION REHABILITATION These are two of the many success son, sister, and a large extended family stories produced every year at the Mr. BROWN. I rise today to recognize throughout southern Nevada and Cleveland Sight Center. the importance of vision rehabilitation across several States. However, the work of the Cleveland services for vision-impaired Americans. I am humbled today to offer my pro- Sight Center and other vision rehabili- There are more than 25 million found gratitude to Ms. Martinez for her tation organizations across the coun- life of service to the citizens of the Americans who have trouble seeing— even when aided by glasses or contact try is hindered by a lack of reliable great State of Nevada, and with equal funding. humility offer my deepest condolences lenses. Over 1 million are legally blind and over 3 million have low vision or Clients are often unable to pay for to Ms. Martinez’s family. the services themselves. And while f partial sight. This disability strikes Americans some disability and workers’ com- RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS OF from all walks of life: the young and pensation insurance policies cover the PROJECT C.U.R.E. old, the poor and rich, urbanites and costs, very few health insurance poli- Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, today I rural-dwellers. cies do. wish to speak in recognition of Among Ohioans over the age of 40, Public insurers like Medicare and PROJECT C.U.R.E. and its efforts to there are more than 40,000 blind people, Medicaid do not reimburse for vision improve health care infrastructure in more than 90,000 suffering from age-re- rehabilitation services when they are developing countries. PROJECT lated macular degeneration, more than performed by a vision rehabilitation C.U.R.E. has been bringing customized 170,000 suffering from diabetic retinop- specialist, despite the fact that they medical relief to those in the devel- athy, and nearly 100,000 with glaucoma. are accredited by the Academy for Cer- oping world since its inception in 1987. Vision rehabilitation services help tification of Vision Rehabilitation and In 2008 alone, PROJECT C.U.R.E. deliv- vision-impaired Americans restore Education Professionals, a national ered nearly $40 million worth of sup- function and live independent lives. body. plies to more than 100 health care fa- Whether it is learning to read Braille Medicare is currently testing a low- cilities throughout the world. or use assistive computer technology, vision demonstration project in four PROJECT C.U.R.E. representatives travel safely or take care of the home, States and two cities that allows vision conduct needs assessments at prospec- meet career objectives or enjoy leisure rehabilitation professionals to be reim- tive sites to determine unique, appro- activities, vision rehabilitation serv- bursed for their services when super- priate medical supply and equipment ices help vision-impaired people cope vised by a physician. needs. Follow-up accountability assess- with and overcome their disability. I am hopeful that this demo will illu- ments provide necessary training and These critical services are provided minate the importance of making vi- ensure that donated medical supplies by occupational therapists—who can sion rehabilitation services—and the and equipment are operating and being earn a specialty certificate in low vi- diagnostic evaluations by optometrists used properly. The organization focuses sion—and vision rehabilitation profes- and ophthalmologists that prompt it— more than 98 percent of funds on pro- sionals—who include low vision thera- a guaranteed Medicare benefit. gram delivery. For every nickel given pists, orientation and mobility special- I am also supportive of including vi- to PROJECT C.U.R.E., they provide a ists, and vision rehabilitation thera- sion rehabilitation services in the dollar’s worth of services; that is an pists. health plans that will be offered in the impressive 20-to-1 return on invest- These health care providers are new exchange set up by the health re- ment. uniquely qualified to serve the vision- form bill. PROJECT C.U.R.E. would not be suc- impaired and have made a profound dif- These are long-term goals. As an cessful if it were not for the grassroots ference in millions of lives. original member of the Congressional

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And I today the story of the Negro Leagues Medicare cost-sharing program for low-in- am confident that we will succeed. comes to life through its exhibits. come qualifying individuals, and for other f Over time, the museum has had the purposes. privilege of welcoming visitors from NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL f around the world, and such dignitaries MUSEUM’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY as U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and EXECUTIVE AND OTHER Mrs. MCCASKILL. Mr. President, I George W. Bush. The museum’s Na- COMMUNICATIONS ask the Senate to join me in honoring tional Advisory Board is flush with The following communications were the 20th anniversary of the Negro prominent individuals from the worlds laid before the Senate, together with Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas of sports, politics, and the media, all of accompanying papers, reports, and doc- City, MO. whom have come to recognize the im- uments, and were referred as indicated: This Friday’s Legacy Awards, hon- portant role the Museum plays in tell- EC–4430. A communication from the Ad- oring Major League Baseball’s bright- ing the story of civil rights, sports, and ministrator, Risk Management Agency, De- est stars, kicks off what promises to be culture in 20th century America. partment of Agriculture, transmitting, pur- a season’s worth of events marking the George Will, Ernie Banks, Colin Pow- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled 90th year of the establishment of the ell, Lou Brock, former U.S. Senator ‘‘General Administrative Regulations; Sub- Negro Leagues, and the 20th anniver- Alan Simpson, and noted documentary part X—Interpretations of Statutory and Regulatory Provisions’’ (7 CFR Part 400) re- sary of the Negro Leagues Baseball Mu- producer Ken Burns are all members of seum. As a Missourian, I am proud that ceived during adjournment of the Senate in this amazing group of supporters. the Office of the President of the Senate on Kansas City is home to what is not In many ways this museum is Buck January 4, 2010; to the Committee on Agri- only a local jewel but a National treas- O’Neil’s legacy. Buck, 94 years young culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. ure which honors the Negro Leagues, at the time of his death in 2006, left a EC–4431. A communication from the Direc- its legendary players, and its place in permanent inspirational mark on the tor of the Regulatory Review Group, Farm the American civil rights movement. game of baseball and all who were for- Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, In 1920, Andrew ‘‘Rube’’ Foster estab- tunate enough to have crossed his transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of lished the Negro Leagues at the Paseo a rule entitled ‘‘Daily Economic Loss Assist- trailblazing path. Kansas City—and ance Payment Program’’ (RIN0560–AI07) re- YMCA in Kansas City. The Leagues America—are fortunate to call him our flourished from 1920 through well into ceived during adjournment of the Senate in own. the Office of the President of the Senate on the 1950s. Once forward-thinking base- On this the 20th anniversary of the January 4, 2010; to the Committee on Agri- ball executives signed such standout Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, I ask culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. African-American players as Jackie that we pause for a moment to pay EC–4432. A communication from the Presi- Robinson and Roy Campanella, interest tribute not only to Buck O’Neil, but to dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- in the Negro Leagues began to wane. the many unsung African-American suant to law, an Executive Order issued on By 1960, as the civil rights movement January 16, 2010 relative to the augmenta- baseball heroes who helped the Negro tion of the active Armed Forces for the effec- gained momentum and the best players Leagues flourish until the better in- found their rightful place in the Major tive conduct of operational missions, includ- stincts of baseball executives ulti- ing those involving humanitarian assistance, Leagues, the Negro Leagues finally mately made the need for such a league related to relief efforts in Haiti necessitated folded. obsolete. This remarkable chapter of by the earthquake on January 12, 2010; to the In its heyday, the Negro Leagues was American history will be preserved for- Committee on Armed Services. a firmly entrenched and beloved part of ever thanks to the Negro Leagues EC–4433. A communication from the Assist- African-American culture in Kansas Baseball Museum. ant to the Board of Governors, Federal Re- City and throughout the upper Mid- serve System, transmitting, pursuant to law, Mr. President, I ask that the Senate the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Home Mortgage west, Northeast, and Southern regions join me in recognizing the 20th anni- of the United States. The museum’s Disclosure’’ (Docket No. 1379) received in the versary of the Negro Leagues Baseball Office of the President of the Senate on De- Bob Kendrick tells us that many min- Museum, a truly American treasure. cember 23, 2009; to the Committee on Bank- isters would start church services early ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. f on Sundays when the Kansas City Mon- EC–4434. A communication from the Dep- archs had a home game on the cal- MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT uty Secretary, Division of Investment Man- endar. Men, women, and children would agement, Securities and Exchange Commis- Messages from the President of the leave right after church just in time to sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- United States were communicated to get to the ballpark, dressed in their port of a rule entitled ‘‘Custody of Funds or the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- Sunday finest, to watch the game. It Securities of Clients by Investment Advis- retaries. ers’’ (RIN3235–AK32) received during adjourn- was the highest level of competition, ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- and players like ‘‘Cool Papa’’ Bell, f dent of the Senate on January 4, 2010; to the ‘‘Satchel’’ Paige, and Josh Gibson al- EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban ways made the game exciting. Affairs. Kansas City’s beloved Buck O’Neil, a As in executive session the Presiding EC–4435. A communication from the Sec- former Negro Leagues player, Mon- Officer laid before the Senate messages retary, Division of Investment Management, archs’ manager and Major League from the President of the United Securities and Exchange Commission, trans- Baseball’s first African-American States submitting sundry nominations mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule which were referred to the appropriate entitled ‘‘Temporary Rule Regarding Prin- coach, helped establish the Negro cipal Trades with Certain Advisory Clients’’ Leagues Baseball Museum in 1990. Back committees. (The nominations received today are (RIN3235–AJ96) received during adjournment then it was a tiny one-room office in of the Senate in the Office of the President the historic 18th & Vine District in printed at the end of the Senate pro- of the Senate on January 4, 2010; to the Com- Kansas City. Its mission—the same as ceedings.) mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- it is today—was to preserve and cele- f fairs. brate the history of African-American EC–4436. A communication from the Sec- baseball. MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- As chairman of the board, Buck At 4:26 p.m., a message from the ant to law, a six-month periodic report on the national emergency that was declared in O’Neil and his crew took the job seri- House of Representatives, delivered by Executive Order 12947 with respect to terror- ously, working hard to raise money, Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- ists who threaten to disrupt the Middle East acquire what curator Dr. Raymond nounced that the House has passed the peace process; to the Committee on Banking, Doswell has turned into an amazing following bill, without amendment: Housing, and Urban Affairs.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:21 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JA6.022 S26JAPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with SENATE January 26, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S249 EC–4437. A communication from the Gen- President of the Senate on January 21, 2010; of the Senate in the Office of the President eral Counsel of the National Credit Union to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and of the Senate on January 4, 2010; to the Com- Administration, transmitting, pursuant to Urban Affairs. mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘National EC–4445. A communication from the Chief EC–4455. A communication from the Assist- Credit Union Share Insurance Fund Pre- Counsel, Federal Emergency Management ant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and mium and One Percent Deposit’’ (RIN3133– Agency, Department of Homeland Security, Parks, National Park Service, Department of AD63) received during adjournment of the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, Senate in the Office of the President of the a rule entitled ‘‘Final Flood Elevation Deter- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Special Regula- Senate on January 5, 2010; to the Committee minations’’ ((44 CFR Part 67)(Docket No. tions; Areas of the National Park System; on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. FEMA–2008–0020)) received in the Office of Grand Teton National Park, John D. Rocke- EC–4438. A communication from the Gen- the President of the Senate on January 21, feller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, Winter Use’’ eral Counsel of the National Credit Union 2010; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, (RIN1024–AD82) received during adjournment Administration, transmitting, pursuant to and Urban Affairs. of the Senate in the Office of the President law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Organiza- EC–4446. A communication from the Chief of the Senate on January 4, 2010; to the Com- tion and Operations of Federal Credit Counsel, Federal Emergency Management mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Unions; Underserved Areas (IRPS 08–2)’’ Agency, Department of Homeland Security, EC–4456. A communication from the Sec- (RIN3133–AD48) received during adjournment transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of retary of the Interior, transmitting, pursu- of the Senate in the Office of the President a rule entitled ‘‘Changes in Flood Elevation ant to law, the annual report related to the Colorado River System Reservoirs for cal- of the Senate on January 5, 2010; to the Com- Determinations’’ ((44 CFR Part 65)(Docket endar year 2010; to the Committee on Energy mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- No. FEMA–2008–0020)) received in the Office and Natural Resources. fairs. of the President of the Senate on January 21, EC–4457. A communication from the Direc- EC–4439. A communication from the Gen- 2010; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, tor, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of eral Counsel of the National Credit Union and Urban Affairs. the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, Administration, transmitting, pursuant to EC–4447. A communication from the Chief the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Prompt Counsel, Federal Emergency Management and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Re- Corrective Action; Amended Definition of Agency, Department of Homeland Security, moval of the Brown Pelican (Pelecanus Post-Merger Net Worth’’ (RIN3133–AD43) re- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of occidentalis) From the Federal List of En- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in a rule entitled ‘‘Final Flood Elevation Deter- dangered and Threatened Wildlife’’ (RIN1018– the Office of the President of the Senate on minations’’ ((44 CFR Part 67)(Docket No. AV28) received in the Office of the President January 5, 2010; to the Committee on Bank- FEMA–2008–0020)) received in the Office of of the Senate on January 20, 2010; to the ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. the President of the Senate on January 21, Committee on Environment and Public EC–4440. A communication from the Assist- 2010; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, Works. ant to the Board of Governors, Federal Re- and Urban Affairs. EC–4458. A communication from the Direc- serve System, transmitting, pursuant to law, EC–4448. A communication from the Chief tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nu- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Risk-Based Counsel, Federal Emergency Management clear Reactor Regulations, Nuclear Regu- Capital Guidelines; Capital Adequacy Guide- Agency, Department of Homeland Security, latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant lines; Capital Maintenance: Regulatory Cap- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Alter- ital; Impact of Modifications to Generally a rule entitled ‘‘Criminal and Civil Penalties nate Fracture Toughness Requirements for Accepted Accounting Principles; Consolida- Under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief Protection Against Pressurized Thermal tion of Asset-Backed Commercial Paper Pro- and Emergency Assistance Act’’ ((44 CFR Shock Events’’ (RIN3150–AI01) received in grams; and Other Related Issues’’ (Docket Part 206)(Docket No. FEMA–2009–0007)) re- the Office of the President of the Senate on No. R–1368) received during adjournment of ceived in the Office of the President of the January 20, 2010; to the Committee on Envi- the Senate in the Office of the President of Senate on January 21, 2010; to the Com- ronment and Public Works. the Senate on January 12, 2010; to the Com- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- EC–4459. A communication from the Fed- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- fairs. eral Register Certifying Officer, Financial fairs. EC–4449. A communication from the Sec- Management Service, Department of the EC–4441. A communication from the Dep- retary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the uty Secretary, Division of Corporation Fi- to law, a report relative to the Department’s report of a rule entitled ‘‘Offset of Tax Re- nance, Securities and Exchange Commission, 2010 Report on Foreign Policy-Based Export fund Payments to Collect Past-Due, Legally transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Controls; to the Committee on Banking, Enforceable Nontax Debt’’ (RIN1510–AB20) a rule entitled ‘‘Shareholder Approval of Ex- Housing, and Urban Affairs. received in the Office of the President of the ecutive Compensation of TARP Recipients’’ EC–4450. A communication from the Chair- Senate on December 23, 2009; to the Com- (RIN3235–AK31) received during adjournment man and President of the Export-Import mittee on Finance. of the Senate in the Office of the President Bank, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- EC–4460. A communication from the Fed- of the Senate on January 12, 2010; to the port relative to transactions involving U.S. eral Register Certifying Officer, Financial Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban exports to Israel; to the Committee on Bank- Management Service, Department of the Affairs. ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–4442. A communication from the Asso- EC–4451. A communication from the Sec- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Debt Collection ciate General Counsel for Legislation and retary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to Authorities under the Debt Collection Im- Regulations, Office of the Assistant Sec- law, a report relative to final cost and per- provement Act of 1996’’ (RIN1510–AB19) re- ceived in the Office of the President of the retary for Housing—Federal Housing Com- formance goals for coal-based technologies; Senate on December 23, 2009; to the Com- missioner, Department of Housing and Urban to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- mittee on Finance. Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, sources. EC–4461. A communication from the Com- EC–4452. A communication from the Sec- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘HOPE for missioner, Social Security Administration, Homeowners Program; Statutory Transfer of retary of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rel- Program Authority to HUD and Conforming law, a report entitled ‘‘The Effect of Private ative to the Administration’s processing of Amendments to Adopt Recently Enacted Wire Laws on Development of Combined continuing disability reviews for fiscal year Statutory Charges’’ (RIN2502–AI76) received Heat and Power Facilities’’; to the Com- 2008; to the Committee on Finance. in the Office of the President of the Senate mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. EC–4462. A communication from the Chief on January 21, 2010; to the Committee on EC–4453. A communication from the Gen- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. eral Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory Internal Revenue Service, Department of the EC–4443. A communication from the Chief Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Counsel, Federal Emergency Management the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Electric Reli- report of a rule entitled ‘‘2010 Section 1274A Agency, Department of Homeland Security, ability Organization Revised Mandatory Re- CPI Adjustments’’ (Rev. Rul. 2010–2) received transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of liability Standards for Interchange Sched- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- a rule entitled ‘‘Suspension of Community uling and Coordination’’ (Docket No. RM09– fice of the President of the Senate on Janu- Eligibility’’ ((44 CFR Part 64)(Docket No. 8–000) received during adjournment of the ary 5, 2010; to the Committee on Finance. FEMA–8107)) received in the Office of the Senate in the Office of the President of the EC–4463. A communication from the Chief President of the Senate on January 21, 2010; Senate on January 4, 2010; to the Committee of the Publications and Regulations Branch, to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and on Energy and Natural Resources. Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Urban Affairs. EC–4454. A communication from the Assist- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–4444. A communication from the Chief ant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Tem- Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Parks, National Park Service, Department of porary Rules Allowing Issuers to Purchase Agency, Department of Homeland Security, the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, and Hold Their Own Tax-Exempt Bonds’’ transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Special Regula- (Rev. Rul. 2010–7) received during adjourn- a rule entitled ‘‘Suspension of Community tions; Areas of the National Park System; ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Eligibility’’ ((44 CFR Part 64)(Docket No. Yellowstone National Park, Winter Use’’ dent of the Senate on January 5, 2010; to the FEMA–8103)) received in the Office of the (RIN1024–AD73) received during adjournment Committee on Finance.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:21 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JA6.024 S26JAPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with SENATE S250 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 26, 2010 EC–4464. A communication from the Chief toms Enforcement, Department of Homeland port to the President and the Congress for of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the the Prescription Drug User Fee Act; to the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Safe Harbor Proce- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the dures for Employers Who Receive a No- Pensions. report of a rule entitled ‘‘LIFFE 1256(g)(7)(C) Match Letter: Rescission’’ (RIN1653–AA59) EC–4482. A communication from the Sec- Qualified Board or Exchange’’ (Rev. Rul. received during adjournment of the Senate retary of Health and Human Services, trans- 2010–3) received during adjournment of the in the Office of the President of the Senate mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled Senate in the Office of the President of the on January 15, 2010; to the Committee on Fi- ‘‘Head Start Impact Study Final Report— Senate on January 5, 2010; to the Committee nance. January 2010’’; to the Committee on Health, on Finance. EC–4473. A communication from the Assist- Education, Labor, and Pensions. EC–4465. A communication from the Chief ant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, EC–4483. A communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant of the Trade and Commercial Regulations Internal Revenue Service, Department of the to law, a report relative to loan guarantees Branch, Customs and Border Protection, De- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the to Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- partment of Homeland Security, transmit- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Applicable Federal tions. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Rates—January 2010’’ (Rev. Rul. 2010–1) re- EC–4474. A communication from the Assist- titled ‘‘Remote Location Filing’’ (RIN1505– ceived during adjournment of the Senate in ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- AB20) received during adjournment of the the Office of the President of the Senate on ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Senate in the Office of the President of the January 5, 2010; to the Committee on Fi- Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, Senate on January 5, 2010; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- nance. the report of the texts and background state- EC–4466. A communication from the Chief fairs. ments of international agreements, other EC–4484. A communication from the Chair- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, than treaties (List 2010–0001—2010–0014); to Internal Revenue Service, Department of the man of the Council of the District of Colum- the Committee on Foreign Relations. bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–4475. A communication from the Assist- on D.C. Act 18–255, ‘‘Fiscal Year 2010 Budget report of a rule entitled ‘‘Section 305 Treat- ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- ment of a Stock Distribution by a Publicly Support Act of 2009’’; to the Committee on ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Traded Regulated Investment Company or Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, Real Estate Investment Trust in Which the fairs. the report of the texts and background state- EC–4485. A communication from the Chair- Shareholders have an Election to Receive ments of international agreements, other man of the Council of the District of Colum- Money or Stock, Subject to an Aggregate than treaties (List 2010–0224–2010–0232); to the bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Limitation on the Amount of Money to be Committee on Foreign Relations. on D.C. Act 18–263, ‘‘Public Land Surplus Distributed’’ (Revenue Procedure 2010–12) re- EC–4476. A communication from the Assist- Standards Amendment’’; to the Committee ceived during adjournment of the Senate in ant General Counsel for Regulatory Services, on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- the Office of the President of the Senate on Office of Elementary and Secondary Edu- fairs. January 5, 2010; to the Committee on Fi- cation, Department of Education, transmit- EC–4486. A communication from the Chair- nance. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- man of the Council of the District of Colum- EC–4467. A communication from the Chief titled ‘‘Interim Final Requirements for bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report of the Publications and Regulations Branch, School Improvement Grants’’ (RIN1810–AB06) on D.C. Act 18–264, ‘‘Fire Alarm Notice and Internal Revenue Service, Department of the received in the Office of the President of the Tenant Fire Safety Amendment Act of 2009’’; Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Senate on January 20, 2010; to the Com- to the Committee on Homeland Security and report of a rule entitled ‘‘Notice Delaying mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Governmental Affairs. the Effective Date of Revenue Ruling 2006– Pensions. EC–4487. A communication from the Chair- 57’’ (Notice 2009–95) received during adjourn- EC–4477. A communication from the Acting man of the Council of the District of Colum- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Director, Legislative and Regulatory Depart- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report dent of the Senate on January 5, 2010; to the ment, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corpora- on D.C. Act 18–265, ‘‘Whistleblower Protec- Committee on Finance. tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tion Amendment Act of 2009’’; to the Com- EC–4468. A communication from the Chief port of a rule entitled ‘‘Allocation of Assets mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, in Single-Employer Plans; Valuation of Ben- mental Affairs. Internal Revenue Service, Department of the efits and Assets; Expected Retirement Age’’ EC–4488. A communication from the Chair- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the (29 CFR Part 4044) received during adjourn- man of the Council of the District of Colum- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Tem- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report porary Suspension of AHYDO Rules’’ (Notice on D.C. Act 18–266, ‘‘Prescription Drug Dis- 2010–11) received during adjournment of the dent of the Senate on January 4, 2010; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and pensing Practices Reform Act of 2009’’; to the Senate in the Office of the President of the Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- Senate on January 5, 2010; to the Committee Pensions. EC–4478. A communication from the Assist- ernmental Affairs. on Finance. EC–4489. A communication from the Chair- ant Secretary, Employee Benefits Security EC–4469. A communication from the Chief man of the Council of the District of Colum- Administration, Department of Labor, trans- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Internal Revenue Service, Department of the on D.C. Act 18–267, ‘‘Disclosure of Informa- entitled ‘‘Definition of ‘‘Plan Assets’’—Par- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the tion to the Council Amendment Act of 2009’’; ticipant Contributions’’ (RIN1210–AB02) re- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Use of Controlled to the Committee on Homeland Security and ceived during adjournment of the Senate in Corporations to Avoid the Application of Governmental Affairs. Section 304’’ ((RIN1545–BI14)(TD9477)) re- the Office of the President of the Senate on EC–4490. A communication from the Chair- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in January 12, 2010; to the Committee on man of the Council of the District of Colum- the Office of the President of the Senate on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report January 5, 2010; to the Committee on Fi- EC–4479. A communication from the Assist- on D.C. Act 18–268, ‘‘Fiscal Year 2010 Limited nance. ant Secretary for Administration and Man- Grant-Making Authority Clarification Tem- EC–4470. A communication from the Chief agement, Department of Health and Human porary Act of 2009’’; to the Committee on of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, an Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the annual report relative to the Department’s fairs. Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the competitive sourcing efforts during fiscal EC–4491. A communication from the Chair- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Notice year 2009; to the Committee on Health, Edu- man of the Council of the District of Colum- 2008–55’’ (Notice 2010–3) received during ad- cation, Labor, and Pensions. bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report journment of the Senate in the Office of the EC–4480. A communication from the Office on D.C. Act 18–269, ‘‘African American Civil President of the Senate on January 5, 2010; Manager, Office of the National Coordinator War Memorial Freedom Foundation, Inc. Af- to the Committee on Finance. for HIT, Department of Health and Human rican-American Civil War Museum Approval EC–4471. A communication from the Chief Services, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Temporary Act of 2009’’; to the Committee of the Publications and Regulations Branch, report of a rule entitled ‘‘Health Information on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Technology: Initial Set of Standards, Imple- fairs. Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the mentation Specifications, and Certification, EC–4492. A communication from the Chair- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Apportionment of Criteria for Electronic Health Record Tech- man of the Council of the District of Colum- Tax Items among the Members of a Con- nology’’ (RIN0991–AB58) received during ad- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report trolled Group of Corporations’’ (TD9476) re- journment of the Senate in the Office of the on D.C. Act 18–270, ‘‘Retirement Incentive ceived during adjournment of the Senate in President of the Senate on January 12, 2010; Temporary Amendment Act of 2009’’; to the the Office of the President of the Senate on to the Committee on Health, Education, Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- January 5, 2010; to the Committee on Fi- Labor, and Pensions. ernmental Affairs. nance. EC–4481. A communication from the Sec- EC–4493. A communication from the Chair- EC–4472. A communication from the Writ- retary, Health and Human Services, trans- man of the Council of the District of Colum- er/Editor, Bureau of Immigration and Cus- mitting, pursuant to law, a performance re- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:21 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JA6.026 S26JAPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with SENATE January 26, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S251 on D.C. Act 18–271, ‘‘Fiscal Year 2010 Income By Mr. WEBB (for himself and Mr. the case of Schonberg, et al. v. Sanders, et Tax Secured Revenue Bond and General Obli- WARNER): al; considered and agreed to. gation Bond Issuance Temporary Approval S. 2953. A bill to modify the boundary of By Mr. ENSIGN (for himself and Mr. Act of 2009’’; to the Committee on Homeland Petersburg National Battlefield in the Com- REID): Security and Governmental Affairs. monwealth of Virginia, and for other pur- S. Res. 399. A resolution honoring the he- EC–4494. A communication from the Audi- poses; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- roic actions of Court Security Officer Stan- tor of the District of Columbia, transmit- ural Resources. ley Cooper, Deputy United States Marshal ting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Dis- By Mr. MENENDEZ: Richard J. ‘‘Joe’’ Gardner, the law enforce- trict’s Earmark Process Needs Improve- S. 2954. A bill to amend the Federal Elec- ment officers of the United States Marshals ment’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- tion Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban Service and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police rity and Governmental Affairs. on contributions and expenditures by foreign Department, and the Court Security Officers EC–4495. A communication from the Gen- nationals to domestic corporation which are in responding to the armed assault at the eral Counsel, Government Accountability Of- owned or controlled by foreign principals; to Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse on Jan- fice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report the Committee on Rules and Administration. uary 4, 2010; considered and agreed to. relative to the number of federal agencies By Mr. FEINGOLD: By Mr. BURRIS (for himself and Mr. that did not fully implement a recommenda- S. 2955. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- DURBIN): S. Con. Res. 49. A concurrent resolution ex- tion made by the Office in response to a bid enue Code of 1986 to provide a temporary pressing the sense of Congress that a com- protest during fiscal year 2009; to the Com- payroll increase tax credit for certain em- memorative postage stamp should be issued mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- ployers; to the Committee on Finance. to honor the life of Elijah Parish Lovejoy; to mental Affairs. By Mrs. BOXER (for herself and Mrs. EC–4496. A communication from the Chief the Committee on Homeland Security and FEINSTEIN): Governmental Affairs. Privacy Officer, Department of Homeland S. 2956. A bill to authorize the Pechanga Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, a Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Water f report entitled ‘‘2009 Report to Congress on Rights Settlement, and for other purposes; ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS Data Mining Technology and Policy’’; to the to the Committee on Indian Affairs. Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- By Mr. LEMIEUX: S. 259 ernmental Affairs. S. 2957. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- At the request of Mr. BOND, the name EC–4497. A communication from the Sec- enue Code of 1986 to temporarily reduce pay- of the Senator from Maine (Ms. SNOWE) retary of Housing and Urban Development, roll taxes of employees and employers by was added as a cosponsor of S. 259, a transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semi-An- one-half, and for other purposes; to the Com- bill to establish a grant program to nual Report of the Inspector General for the mittee on Finance. period from April 1, 2009 through September provide vision care to children, and for 30, 2009; to the Committee on Homeland Se- f other purposes. S. 619 curity and Governmental Affairs. SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND EC–4498. A communication from the Presi- At the request of Mr. LEAHY, his dent’s Pay Agent, transmitting, pursuant to SENATE RESOLUTIONS name was added as a cosponsor of S. law, a report on locality-based comparability The following concurrent resolutions 619, a bill to amend the Federal Food, payments; to the Committee on Homeland and Senate resolutions were read, and Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the Security and Governmental Affairs. referred (or acted upon), as indicated: effectiveness of medically important EC–4499. A communication from the Dep- uty Chief of the Regulatory Management Di- By Mr. REID (for himself, Mr. MCCON- antibiotics used in the treatment of vision, Citizenship and Immigration Serv- NELL, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. human and animal diseases. ices, Department of Homeland Security, AKAKA, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. S. 694 transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of BARRASSO, Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. BAYH, At the request of Mr. DODD, the name a rule entitled ‘‘Naturalization for Certain Mr. BEGICH, Mr. BENNET, Mr. BEN- of the Senator from Arkansas (Mrs. NETT, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. BOND, Mrs. Persons in the U.S. Armed Forces’’ (RIN1615– LINCOLN) was added as a cosponsor of S. AB85) received during adjournment of the BOXER, Mr. BROWN, Mr. BROWNBACK, Mr. BUNNING, Mr. BURR, Mr. BURRIS, 694, a bill to provide assistance to Best Senate in the Office of the President of the Buddies to support the expansion and Senate on January 19, 2010; to the Com- Mr. BYRD, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. CAR- mittee on the Judiciary. PER, Mr. CASEY, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. development of mentoring programs, EC–4500. A communication from the Assist- COBURN, Mr. COCHRAN, Ms. COLLINS, and for other purposes. ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Mr. CONRAD, Mr. CORKER, Mr. S. 781 Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- CORNYN, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. DEMINT, Mr. At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the ting, pursuant to law an annual report rel- DODD, Mr. DORGAN, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. ENZI, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mrs. ative to military and overseas voters; to the BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. FEINSTEIN, Mr. FRANKEN, Mrs. Committee on the Judiciary. 781, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- EC–4501. A communication from the Chief GILLIBRAND, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. GRASS- of the Trade and Commercial Regulations LEY, Mr. GREGG, Mrs. HAGAN, Mr. enue Code of 1986 to provide for colle- Branch, Customs and Border Protection, De- HARKIN, Mr. HATCH, Mrs. HUTCHISON, giate housing and infrastructure partment of Homeland Security, transmit- Mr. INHOFE, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. ISAKSON, grants. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Mr. JOHANNS, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. S. 1121 titled ‘‘ ‘Imported Directly’ Requirement KAUFMAN, Mr. KERRY, Mr. KIRK, Ms. At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the Under the United States-Bahrain Free Trade KLOBUCHAR, Mr. KOHL, Mr. KYL, Ms. name of the Senator from New Jersey LANDRIEU, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. Agreement’’ (RIN1505–AC13) received during (Mr. LAUTENBERG) was added as a co- LEAHY, Mr. LEMIEUX, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. adjournment of the Senate in the Office of sponsor of S. 1121, a bill to amend part the President of the Senate on January 5, LIEBERMAN, Mrs. LINCOLN, Mr. 2010; to the Committee on Finance. LUGAR, Mr. MCCAIN, Mrs. MCCASKILL, D of title V of the Elementary and Sec- Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. ondary Education Act of 1965 to pro- f MURKOWSKI, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. NEL- vide grants for the repair, renovation, INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND SON of Nebraska, Mr. NELSON of Flor- and construction of elementary and JOINT RESOLUTIONS ida, Mr. PRYOR, Mr. REED, Mr. RISCH, secondary schools, including early The following bills and joint resolu- Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. learning facilities at the elementary SANDERS, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. SES- schools. tions were introduced, read the first SIONS, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. SHELBY, S. 1179 and second times by unanimous con- Ms. SNOWE, Mr. SPECTER, Ms. sent, and referred as indicated: STABENOW, Mr. TESTER, Mr. THUNE, At the request of Mr. ENSIGN, the By Mr. BURR (for himself, Mrs. HAGAN, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. UDALL of name of the Senator from North Caro- Mr. WARNER, and Mr. WEBB): New Mexico, Mr. VITTER, Mr. lina (Mr. BURR) was added as a cospon- S. 2951. A bill to authorize funding to pro- VOINOVICH, Mr. WARNER, Mr. WEBB, sor of S. 1179, a bill to amend title 18, tect and conserve lands contiguous with the Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. WICKER, and United States Code, to prohibit taking Blue Ridge Parkway to serve the public, and Mr. WYDEN): minors across State lines in cir- for other purposes; to the Committee on En- S. Res. 397. A resolution relative to the cumvention of laws requiring the in- ergy and Natural Resources. death of Charles McCurdy (‘‘Mac’’) Mathias, volvement of parents in abortion deci- By Mr. FRANKEN: Jr., former United States Senator for the S. 2952. A bill to establish funds to rapidly State of Maryland; considered and agreed to. sions. create new jobs in the private and public sec- By Mr. REID: S. 1203 tor; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, S. Res. 398. A resolution to authorize rep- At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the and Urban Affairs. resentation by the Senate Legal Counsel in name of the Senator from Minnesota

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:21 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JA6.027 S26JAPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with SENATE S252 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 26, 2010 (Mr. FRANKEN) was added as a cospon- ENSIGN) was added as a cosponsor of job. It provided funds for public infra- sor of S. 1203, a bill to amend the Inter- S.J. Res. 26, a joint resolution dis- structure projects. These are all vital nal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the approving a rule submitted by the En- elements to a successful jobs creation research credit through 2010 and to in- vironmental Protection Agency relat- package. crease and make permanent the alter- ing to the endangerment finding and In addition to these fundamentals, native simplified research credit, and the cause or contribute findings for the Senate has the opportunity to put for other purposes. greenhouse gases under section 202(a) forward new ideas for job creation. S. 1389 of the Clean Air Act. Today I am introducing my proposal, At the request of Mr. NELSON of Ne- S. RES. 373 the SEED Act, Strengthening our braska, the name of the Senator from At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the Economy through Employment Devel- Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN) was added as name of the Senator from Rhode Island opment, SEED. We have seen Cash for a cosponsor of S. 1389, a bill to clarify (Mr. REED) was added as a cosponsor of Clunkers. We have talked about Cash the exemption for certain annuity con- S. Res. 373, a resolution designating for Caulkers. Now I am proposing cash tracts and insurance policies from Fed- the month of February 2010 as ‘‘Na- for jobs. The SEED Act is modeled eral regulation under the Securities tional Teen Dating Violence Awareness after a program we used for several Act of 1933. and Prevention Month’’. years in Minnesota during the reces- S. 1535 f sion of the 1980s. By all accounts, it At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the was extremely successful. Minnesota’s name of the Senator from New York STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED program got over 7,400 people back to (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS work in its first 6 months and created sponsor of S. 1535, a bill to amend the By Mr. FRANKEN: nearly 15,000 permanent, long-term Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 to estab- S. 2952. A bill to establish funds to jobs. It did that at a much lower cost lish additional prohibitions on shoot- rapidly create new jobs in the private per job than the stimulus package this ing wildlife from aircraft, and for other and public sector; to the Committee on body passed last year. purposes. Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The SEED Act will incentivize rapid S. 1553 Mr. FRANKEN. Mr. President, today job creation by offering small and me- At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the I want to talk about jobs. Lately it dium-size companies and nonprofits a name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. seems that everyone says they want to direct wage subsidy to hire new work- CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. talk about jobs and that we will get ers and expand their operations. Small 1553, a bill to require the Secretary of around to tackling jobs next week or businesses are the driving force behind the Treasury to mint coins in com- the week after. I would like to kick off our economy. We all know that. They memoration of the National Future the discussion today, right now, and want to grow. But many of them need Farmers of America Organization and follow it up with what I plan to do an added infusion of capital since the 85th anniversary of the founding of about jobs. I would not be the first to TARP hasn’t trickled down to them. the National Future Farmers of Amer- observe that times are tough right Administered on a first-come-first- ica Organization. now. Our Nation is still reeling from serve basis, these subsidies will provide S. 1610 the most disastrous economic collapse 50 percent of wages of newly hired At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the in a generation. Failed regulatory poli- workers and will be disbursed through name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. cies—or really, just deregulation—bad the already existing Workforce Invest- LEMIEUX) was added as a cosponsor of lending practices, and Wall Street ment Act system. Using this existing S. 1610, a bill to amend the Internal recklessness all contributed to the cur- system will minimize the bureaucracy Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the ship- rent crisis, double-digit unemployment that plagues so many new initiatives. ping investment withdrawal rules in for the first time in 25 years. Millions Additionally, employers who hire re- section 955 and to provide an incentive of American families are relying on cently returned Iraq and Afghanistan to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in their unemployment benefits to put vets would be eligible for a 60-percent the United States. food on the table and to pay their rent. subsidy. The subsidy would be avail- S. 1789 Some are looking down at their final able for a 12-month period, and the em- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the unemployment check, wondering what ployer would commit to keeping the name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. they are going to do next. For every worker on for an additional 3 months WEBB) was added as a cosponsor of S. single job opening, there are six unem- after the subsidized year. 1789, a bill to restore fairness to Fed- ployed workers. Too many people are This model proved highly effective eral cocaine sentencing. left without options or hope in this dis- and efficient in Minnesota. Jim S. 2727 mal job market. Glowacki is one of my constituents. He At the request of Mr. BYRD, his name In the fall of 2008, when Wall Street’s used Minnesota’s program in the 1980s. was added as a cosponsor of S. 2727, a financial institutions started falling After he lost his job, he decided to bill to provide for continued applica- like dominos, our regulators told us: start his own business. He had few re- tion of arrangements under the Pro- Congress has to pass TARP now or we sources and little ability to borrow tocol on Inspections and Continuous face total economic ruin. This seemed money. He used Minnesota’s program, Monitoring Activities Relating to the to get Congress moving. It passed legis- which was called MEED, to hire his Treaty Between the United States of lation in a matter of days. My feeling first two employees. Now his company, America and the Union of Soviet So- is that the American people, especially the JPG Group, employs 17 full-time cialist Republics on the Reduction and those folks out of work, need their ad- workers and has an annual payroll of Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms vocates to say: We have to do this now. over $800,000. His story epitomizes the in the period following the Protocol’s Every Senator who has heard from incredible potential for this approach termination on December 5, 2009. their constituents about the depressing to spur job creation. S. 2946 job market, about the day-to-day The second component of the SEED At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the struggles of being unemployed, should Act is to direct grants to States, local- name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. be on the floor insisting that we act ities, and tribes to fund green jobs; BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. now; that if we don’t act now and act Providing funds to retrofit public 2946, a bill to direct the Secretary of boldly and broadly, Main Street will buildings. In addition to creating green the Army to take action with respect continue to suffer, and that this unem- jobs, these retrofits will increase en- to the Chicago waterway system to ployment crisis we are in will drag on ergy efficiency, decreasing our depend- prevent the migration of bighead and and on. ence on foreign oil and saving tax- silver carps into Lake Michigan, and The House has already acted. They payers money. These are public build- for other purposes. passed a robust jobs package last De- ings. Too many of our public buildings, S.J. RES. 26 cember that provided needed funds to public housing, libraries, and schools At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, the States and localities to keep teachers, are becoming outdated and don’t uti- name of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. firefighters, and police officers on the lize the green technologies available

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:21 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JA6.013 S26JAPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with SENATE January 26, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S253 today. There are many skilled workers tion of Social Workers); Northwest Commu- force Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2801 et currently on the bench who already nity Action; Otter Tail–Wadena Community seq.), to the extent consistent with this sec- have the training they need to imme- Action Council. tion. Project for Pride in Living; Sabathani diately get to work on these projects. (B) ALLOCATIONS TO EMPLOYERS.—Each Community Center; Southwestern Minnesota local area that receives an amount under These new projects will increase de- Opportunity Council; The Arc of Minnesota; this section shall provide allocations to busi- mand for energy-efficient windows and Three Rivers Community Action; Twin Cit- nesses and nonprofit organizations through doors and heating systems and insula- ies Community VoiceMail; Goodwill twice-monthly or monthly subsidy checks tion, providing a boost to our Nation’s EasterSeals of Minnesota; YWCA Saint Paul; for the first 9 months. The allocation for stalled manufacturing sector. Some of Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches; months 10, 11, and 12 shall be withheld until you may not know this, but Minnesota Minnesota FoodShare; JOBS NOW Coalition. the end of the 15th month, at which point the is the Silicon Valley of windows. We Mr. FRANKEN. I urge my colleagues business or nonprofit organization shall are home to the Nation’s leaders in en- to join me in quickly moving forward verify that the eligible worker is still on the on a bill to put Americans back to payroll and shall then receive a lump-sum ergy-efficient windows which makes reimbursement for months 10, 11, and 12. some sense given our winters. Retro- work. I urge them to join me in sup- (C) FLEXIBILITY.—A local area that re- fitting public buildings is a win for ev- port of the SEED Act, Strengthening ceives an amount under this section may eryone—for workers, localities, tax- our Economy through Employment and offer customized or variant subsidy arrange- payers, manufacturing, and the envi- Development. ments with businesses and nonprofit organi- ronment. This is a win-win-win-win- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- zations if 30 percent of the allocated funds win, I think. Windows, too. If we re- sent that the text of the bill be printed have not been obligated by the local area allocate $10 billion from the TARP pro- in the RECORD. within 6 months. gram and pass this proposal into law, There being no objection, the text of (c) AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.—Allocation of the bill was ordered to be printed in amounts from the Fund to businesses and we have the potential of creating up to nonprofit organizations shall be— 500,000 jobs, and quickly. the RECORD, as follows: (1) made available not later than 90 days Getting people back to work will ease S. 2952 after the date of enactment of this Act; and the burden on public benefit programs Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (2) administered on a first-come, first-serve like such as employment and COBRA resentatives of the United States of America in basis to incentivize rapid job creation. subsidies. Many employers will convert Congress assembled, (d) ELIGIBILITY.—A business or nonprofit their participating workers into per- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. organization is eligible to receive an alloca- manent employees, setting them up for This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Strength- tion from the Fund for wage subsidies if such business or organization employs fewer than a long-term career. Minnesotans have ening Our Economy Through Employment and Development Act’’. 500 individuals. stressed to me how efficiently this pro- SEC. 2. USE OF UNEXPENDED AND REPAID (e) WAGE SUBSIDY.— gram worked in our State and that it FUNDS OF THE TROUBLED ASSET (1) IN GENERAL.—Wage subsidies allocated provides an excellent return on invest- RELIEF PROGRAM. under this section to businesses and non- ment. They have worked tirelessly to Of the amounts made available to the Sec- profit organizations to hire eligible workers demonstrate the benefits of this type of retary of the Treasury under section 115 of shall be consistent with the following: bold proposal. I thank them for col- the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (A) 1-YEAR PERIOD.—A wage subsidy shall laborating with me on this important of 2008 (12 U.S.C. 5225) that are unobligated be provided for a 1-year period. as of the date of enactment of this Act and piece of legislation. More than 50 Min- (B) AMOUNT.— of all assistance received under title I of the (i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in nesota organizations, companies, and Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of clauses (ii) and (iii), a wage subsidy shall chambers of commerce have come out 2008 (12 U.S.C. 5211 et seq.) that is repaid on be— in support. or after the date of enactment of this Act, (I) 50 percent of total wages; or I ask unanimous consent to have $10,000,000,000 shall be made available to (II) $12 per hour, printed in the RECORD a list of these or- carry out the Private Sector Wage Subsidy whichever amount is less. ganizations. Fund under section 3 and the Public Sector (ii) IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN VETERANS.—Ex- There being no objection, the mate- Energy Efficiency Promotion Fund under cept as provided in clause (iii), in the case of section 4. rial was ordered to be printed in the an individual who is a veteran of military SEC. 3. PRIVATE SECTOR WAGE SUBSIDY FUND. service in Iraq or Afghanistan after Sep- RECORD, as follows: (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established tember 11, 2001, a wage subsidy shall be— The following Minnesota organizations in the Treasury of the United States a fund, (I) 60 percent of total wages; or support the SEED Act: to be known as the ‘‘Private Sector Wage (II) $14.40 per hour, Northwest Private Industry Council; Rural Subsidy Fund’’ (referred to in this section as whichever amount is less. Minnesota CEP Workforce Council; North- the ‘‘Fund’’), consisting of $5,000,0000,000 (iii) ADDITIONAL AMOUNT FOR EMPLOYERS east MN Workforce Council; Duluth Work- made available to the Fund under section 2, THAT OFFER HEALTH INSURANCE.—Notwith- force Council; Central MN Workforce Coun- to enable small and medium sized businesses standing the subsidy maximum amounts pro- cil; Southwest MN Workforce Council; South and nonprofit organizations to hire eligible vided under clauses (i) and (ii), a business or Central Workforce Council; Southeast Min- workers who will receive wage subsidies pur- nonprofit organization that receives an allo- nesota Workforce Development Board; Hen- suant to this section. cation from the Fund for wage subsidies nepin-Carver Workforce Council; Min- (b) ALLOCATION TO LOCAL AREAS AND AD- under this section and contributes to the neapolis Private Industry/Workforce Coun- MINISTRATION.— cost of health insurance coverage for its em- cil; Anoka County Workforce Council; Da- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Labor ployees shall receive an additional $1 per kota-Scott County Workforce Council; shall allocate to each local area, to carry out hour for each eligible worker hired pursuant Ramsey County Workforce Solutions; Wash- this section, an amount that bears the same to this section to help defray the cost of con- ington County Workforce Investment Board; relationship to the funds made available tributing to such coverage. Stearns-Benton Employment & Training under this section for a fiscal year, as the (C) JOB WAGE MINIMUM.—Except as provided Council; Winona County Workforce Council; sum of the amounts received under para- in subparagraph (D), a job for which a wage Minnesota Hmong Chamber of Commerce; graph (2)(A) or (3) of section 133(b) of the subsidy is allocated under this section Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce; Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. shall— JPG Group; VAST Enterprises, LLC. 2863(b)) and under paragraph (2)(B) of that (i) pay not less than $10 per hour; or A Minnesota Without Poverty; section by the local area for that fiscal year (ii) start at $9 per hour with a certification Accessability, Inc.; Anoka County Human bears to the total of such sums received by from the business or nonprofit organization Services Job Training Center; Anne Marie’s all local areas for that fiscal year. that the wage will be increased to not less Alliance, St. Cloud; Anoka County Commu- (2) LOCAL AREA.—In this section, the term than $10 per hour by the end of the subsidy nity Action Program; Arrowhead Economic ‘‘local area’’ has the meaning given the term period. Opportunity Agency; Children’s Defense in section 101 of the Workforce Investment (D) MINIMUM WAGE REQUIREMENT.—If the lo- Fund–MN; CLASP; Department of Social Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2801). cality in which a job for which a wage sub- Work, Augsburg College; Employment Ac- (3) ADMINISTRATION BY LOCAL AREAS.— sidy is allocated under this section is located tion Center; Joint Religious Legislative Coa- (A) IN GENERAL.—Each local area that re- has a minimum wage requirement that is lition; Heartland Community Action Agency; ceives an amount under this section shall more than $10 per hour, then such job shall HIRED; Kootasca Community Action; provide allocations to businesses and non- pay not less than such minimum wage re- Lifetrack Resources; L.I.F.T. To End Pov- profit organizations in the same manner as quirement. erty; Minnesota Community Action Partner- the local area provides allocations for on- (2) CERTIFICATION BY EMPLOYER.—A busi- ship; NASW–Minnesota (National Associa- the-job training subsidies under the Work- ness or nonprofit organization that receives

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:21 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G26JA6.020 S26JAPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with SENATE S254 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 26, 2010 an allocation from the Fund for wage sub- (1) may retain not more than 30 percent of (III) in the case of residential and commer- sidies under this section shall provide to the the amount of the grant; and cial buildings, use of a program that is ap- local area a certification that includes each (2) shall distribute the remainder of the proved by the Administrator of the Environ- of the following: grant to political subdivisions of the State mental Protection Agency and subject to ap- (A) The business or organization will hire through an application process. propriate software standards and verification the employees hired under the wage subsidy (e) UNOBLIGATED FUNDS.—Any grant of at least 15 percent of all work completed; program for newly created positions not for amounts not obligated by the date that is 1 (vii) suggested guidelines for using— vacancies in already existing positions. year after the date of the receipt of the grant (I) the Energy Star portfolio manager; (B) The business or organization will re- by the State or Indian tribe shall be— (II) the Home Energy Rating System rat- tain the employees hired under the wage sub- (1) returned to the Treasury of the United ing system; sidy program for not less than 15 months. States; and (III) home performance improvements ap- (C) The business or organization will not (2) transferred to the Private Sector Wage proved under the Energy Star program; and displace existing workers, or reduce the Subsidy Fund established under section 3. (IV) any other tools associated with appli- hours of existing workers, with the employ- (f) USE OF FUNDS.— cable retrofit programs; and ees hired under the wage subsidy program. (1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraphs (2) (viii) requirements, energy building codes, (D) The business or organization will offer and (3), funds made available under this sec- standards, or guidelines for renovation and comparable wages and the same benefits to tion may be used only— postretrofit inspection and confirmation of subsidized workers as comparable, existing (A) to retrofit public housing for increased work and energy savings. energy efficiency; workers. (g) COMPETITIVE BIDDING.—Any project car- (B) to retrofit public buildings, libraries, (E) The business or organization will hire ried out under this section that requires an and schools for increased energy efficiency; the worker for a minimum of 30 hours per outside contractor shall be subject to a com- (C) to retrofit vacant or foreclosed homes week. petitive bidding process. for increased energy efficiency; or (F) If the business or nonprofit organiza- (h) DAVIS-BACON COMPLIANCE.— (D) if there are not sufficient projects to tion employs individuals represented by a (1) IN GENERAL.—All laborers and mechan- carry out energy efficiency retrofits de- labor organization, the business or nonprofit ics employed on projects funded directly by scribed in subparagraphs (A) through (C), to organization will obtain sign-off by the labor or assisted in whole or in part by this sec- restore and refurbish public buildings. organization in coordination with the exist- tion, under any contractor or subcontractor, (2) PRIORITY.—In using funds made avail- shall be paid wages at rates not less than ing collective bargaining agreement. able under this section, a State, political those prevailing on projects of a character (3) FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CERTIFI- subdivision of a State, or Indian tribe shall similar in the locality as determined by the CATION.—The Secretary of Labor shall pro- give priority to projects that were identified Secretary of Labor in accordance with sub- mulgate regulations regarding waivers of a by the State or Indian tribe before the date business or nonprofit organization’s obliga- of enactment of this Act. chapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United tion to retain an employee hired under the States Code. (3) ENERGY EFFICIENCY.— (2) AUTHORITY.—With respect to the labor wage subsidy program for not less than 15 (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Energy, months. in coordination with the Secretary of Hous- standards specified in this subsection, the (4) ELIGIBLE WORKERS.— ing and Urban Development, shall create Secretary of Labor shall have the authority (A) IN GENERAL.—A business or nonprofit standards for measurement and verification and functions set forth in Reorganization organization that receives an allocation of energy efficiency in residential buildings, Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (64 Stat. 1267; 5 from the Fund for wage subsidies under this commercial buildings, and federally-funded U.S.C. App.) and section 3145 of title 40, section shall hire only eligible workers to re- housing facilities. United States Code. ceive such wage subsidies. (B) ADMINISTRATION.—In creating the (i) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.—Of the funds (B) ELIGIBLE WORKERS DEFINED.—In this standards described in subparagraph (A), the made available to carry out this section, not section, the term ‘‘eligible worker’’ means Secretary of Energy shall include the fol- more than— an individual who— lowing— (1) 1 percent may be used by the Secretary (i) has exhausted the individual’s State- (i) the 2009 International Energy Conserva- of Energy for administrative costs; and funded unemployment insurance benefits (as tion Code (IECC) or equivalent for residen- (2) 4 percent of funds may be used by verified by the State or local department of tial buildings or the ASHRAE 90.1-2007 stand- States and Indian tribes that receive grants labor or similar entity); or ard or equivalent for commercial buildings; under this section for administrative costs. (ii) has been unemployed for not less than (ii) a maximum window U-factor of .30 and SEC. 5. EVALUATION. 6 months. a maximum solar heat gain factor of .30 for After the termination date described in (f) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.—Of the funds al- both residential and commercial buildings; section 6(a), the Secretary of Labor shall located to each local area under this section, (iii) certification of building energy and conduct an evaluation of job creation effec- not more than 10 percent may be used by the environment auditors, inspectors, and raters tiveness of programs carried out with funds local areas for costs and expenses for admin- by the Residential Energy Services Network made available under this Act. istration, marketing, job placement, and or an equivalent certification system, as de- SEC. 6. SUNSET. program support services. termined by the Secretary; (a) IN GENERAL.—The Private Sector Wage SEC. 4. PUBLIC SECTOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY (iv) certification or licensing of building Subsidy Fund established under section 3, PROMOTION FUND. energy and environmental retrofit contrac- the Public Sector Energy Efficiency Pro- (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established tors by the Building Performance Institute motion Fund established under section 4, and in the Treasury of the United States a fund, or an equivalent certification or licensing the authorization of amounts made available to be known as the ‘‘Public Sector Energy system, as determined by the Secretary; to carry out such Funds shall terminate on Efficiency Promotion Fund’’ (referred to in (v) use of equipment and procedures of the the date that is 2 years after the date of en- this section as the ‘‘Fund’’), consisting of Building Performance Institute, the Residen- actment of this Act. such amounts as are made available to the tial Energy Services Network, or other ap- (b) AMOUNTS RETURNED TO TREASURY.—Any Fund under section 2. propriate equipment and procedures (such as amounts that are in the Funds described in (b) GRANTS.— infrared photography and pressurized testing subsection (a) on the date of termination de- (1) IN GENERAL.—On request by the Sec- and tests for water use and indoor air qual- scribed in subsection (a) shall be returned to retary of Energy (referred to in this section ity), as determined by the Secretary, to test the Treasury of the United States. as the ‘‘Secretary’’), the Secretary of the the energy and environmental efficiency of Treasury shall transfer from the Fund to the buildings effectively; By Mr. FEINGOLD: Secretary such amounts as the Secretary de- (vi) determination of energy savings in a S. 2955. A bill to amend the Internal termines are necessary to distribute grants performance-based building retrofit program Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tem- to States to provide funds to retrofit public through— porary payroll increase tax credit for buildings to increase energy efficiency. (I) in the case of residential buildings, (2) RESERVATION FOR INDIAN TRIBES.—The comparison of before and after retrofit scores certain employers; to the Committee Secretary shall reserve 1 percent of amounts on the Home Energy Rating System Index, if on Finance. transferred under paragraph (1) to award the final score is produced by an objective Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I am grants to Indian tribes to carry out activi- third party, or compliance with 2009 IECC, as pleased to introduce legislation estab- ties described in this section. well as a maximum window U-factor of .30 lishing a temporary jobs tax credit to (c) ALLOCATION TO STATES.—Grants made and a maximum solar heat gain factor of .30; help businesses expand their payroll available under this section shall be allo- (II) in the case of commercial buildings, here in the U.S. by hiring more em- cated to States in accordance with section benchmarks set by the Environmental Pro- ployees, expanding work hours, or rais- 543(c) of the Energy Security and Independ- tection Agency, or compliance with the ence Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17153(c)). ASHRAE 90.1 2007 standard or equivalent, as ing pay. The measure is modeled on a (d) DISTRIBUTION TO POLITICAL SUBDIVI- well as a maximum window U-factor of .30 proposal by the Economic Policy Insti- SIONS.—A State that receives a grant under and a maximum solar heat gain factor of .30; tute that would create an estimated 5 this section— and million jobs over the next two years.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:21 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JA6.031 S26JAPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with SENATE January 26, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S255 As we should not undermine the long- Economic Policy Institute estimates to The Pechanga Settlement Agreement term prospects of our economy for the be $27 billion. Specifically, the proposal is a comprehensive agreement nego- sake of a short-term problem, the legis- includes provisions originally proposed tiated among the Pechanga, the U.S. lation is fully offset to ensure that by the Senator from Michigan, Mr. on their behalf, and several California over the next 10 years it will not in- LEVIN, in S. 506, the Stop Tax Haven water districts, including the Rancho crease the deficit. Abuse Act. California Water District and Eastern Briefly, the legislation provides firms Under the leadership of Senator Municipal Water District. The settle- a tax credit of 15 percent of the in- LEVIN, the Homeland Security Com- ment recognizes the Pechanga’s tribal crease in their eligible payroll in 2010, mittee’s Permanent Subcommittee on water right to 4994 acre-feet of water and 10 percent in 2011. Eligible payroll Investigations found that offshore tax per year and outlines a series of meas- includes that portion of a firm’s wages evasion costs the taxpayers of this ures to guarantee this amount. It is a subject to Social Security taxes. For country an estimated one hundred bil- win-win solution that protects the 2010 those are wages of $106,800 or less. lion dollars every year. Because of this rights of the Pechanga while ensuring Thus, pay hikes for very highly sala- abuse, ordinary taxpayers are bearing that other communities in Southern ried workers would not be eligible for more than their fair share of the cost California will also have sufficient the tax credit. of their government, and our children water supplies. The jobs tax credit is designed to and grandchildren will be paying an I am pleased to be joined by Senator avoid seasonal employment spikes by even bigger bill for the increased defi- FEINSTEIN in introducing this legisla- calculating it on a quarter over-year- cits and debt that result from this tion. We have worked with our col- ago-quarter basis. For example, wages practice. leagues in the House, including Rep- for the first quarter of 2010 are com- The legislation Senator LEVIN devel- resentatives BONO MACK, GRIJALVA, pared with wages for the first quarter oped as a result of his Subcommittee’s RICHARDSON, CALVERT, BACA, and ISSA, of 2009; wages for the third quarter of work would go a long way to shutting to craft this legislation. Our bill not 2010 are compared with wages for the down this abuse, and I am pleased to only provides the Pechanga with long- third quarter of 2009. To limit possible include it in a measure to help firms overdue assurances of their water gaming of the credit the last quarter of put people back to work. rights, but also exemplifies all the The economic pain caused by the cur- 2010 would be measured against the last good that can be accomplished when rent recession is real. More than fifteen quarter of 2008, rather than 2009. parties put aside their differences and million people are considered officially Only increased wages for employees come to the table to negotiate a rea- unemployed today, and if we include here in the U.S. would be eligible for sonable solution. those who want to work more hours the credit. f President Obama was handed the and those who have given up looking worst economy since the Great Depres- for work, that number rises to over 26 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS sion. While he has taken significant million. As we know, losing one’s job steps to turn the economy around, em- means more than losing income. It is SENATE RESOLUTION 397—REL- ployment continues to be a problem. one of the most traumatic events we ATIVE TO THE DEATH OF The official unemployment rate is a can experience, and can be devastating CHARLES McCURDY (‘‘MAC’’) MA- tragically high 10 percent. But even for the millions of families that have THIAS, JR., FORMER UNITED that high level understates the true been affected. We must take action to address this STATES SENATOR FOR THE employment picture, for if one adds in employment crisis. As the Senate be- STATE OF MARYLAND the millions of people working part- gins to debate possible responses, a time who want full-time employment, Mr. REID (for himself, Mr. MCCON- jobs tax credit should be at the top of and the millions more who are discour- NELL, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. the proposals we consider. While the aged and have given up looking for AKAKA, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. BARRASSO, precise terms of such a credit can be work, the rate is 17.3 percent, one of Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. BAYH, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. debated, the need for it is clear. BENNET, Mr. BENNETT, Mr. BINGAMAN, the highest levels since 1994. I urge my colleagues to support this Mr. BOND, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. BROWN, Mr. We must take steps to help busi- approach. nesses put people back to work and BROWNBACK, Mr. BUNNING, Mr. BURR, this bill will do that. By Mrs. BOXER (for herself and Mr. BURRIS, Mr. BYRD, Ms. CANTWELL, No tax credit can be perfectly tar- Mrs. FEINSTEIN): Mr. CARPER, Mr. CASEY, Mr. geted. Any tax incentive we provide S. 2956. A bill to authorize the CHAMBLISS, Mr. COBURN, Mr. COCHRAN, firms will provide some businesses with Pechanga Band of Luise˜no Mission In- Ms. COLLINS, Mr. CONRAD, Mr. CORKER, a windfall for behaving in ways they dians Water Rights Settlement, and for Mr. CORNYN, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. DEMINT, would have anyway, but a recent re- other purposes; to the Committee on Mr. DODD, Mr. DORGAN, Mr. DURBIN, port by the Congressional Budget Of- Indian Affairs. Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. ENZI, Mr. FEINGOLD, fice on various policy options to spur Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I am Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. FRANKEN, Mrs. employment found that a tax break pleased to introduce the Pechanga GILLIBRAND, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. GRASS- similar to this proposal would be Band of Luisen˜ o Mission Indians Water LEY, Mr. GREGG, Mrs. HAGAN, Mr. HAR- among the most efficient and effective Rights Settlement Act. This legisla- KIN, Mr. HATCH, Mrs. HUTCHISON, Mr. policies we could enact. The CBO re- tion will implement a settlement con- INHOFE, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. port estimated a similar jobs tax credit cerning the water rights of the JOHANNS, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. KAUFMAN, would boost Gross Domestic Product Pechanga Band of Luisen˜ o Mission In- Mr. KERRY, Mr. KIRK, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, by as much as $1.30 for every dollar dians, who have been engaged for sev- Mr. KOHL, Mr. KYL, Ms. LANDRIEU, Mr. spent, and would increase employment eral decades in a struggle for recogni- LAUTENBERG, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. LEMIEUX, by as much as 18 net full-time equiva- tion and protection of their federally Mr. LEVIN, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mrs. LIN- lent jobs for every million dollars in- reserved groundwater rights. COLN, Mr. LUGAR, Mr. MCCAIN, Mrs. vested through the credit. In laying Since 1951, the Pechanga have been MCCASKILL, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. out the jobs tax credit proposal on involved in litigation initiated by the MERKLEY, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mrs. MUR- which this measure is based, the Eco- U.S. concerning water rights in the RAY, Mr. NELSON of Nebraska, Mr. NEL- nomic Policy Institute projected an in- Santa Margarita watershed. The SON of Florida, Mr. PRYOR, Mr. REED, crease of more than 5 million jobs over Pechanga’s interest has been in pro- Mr. RISCH, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. ROCKE- the next 2 years. tecting their groundwater supplies, FELLER, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SCHUMER, As I noted earlier, it is essential that which are shared with municipal devel- Mr. SESSIONS, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. SHEL- we not aggravate the long-term prob- opments in the San Diego region. Be- BY, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. SPECTER, Ms. lems facing our economy, and for that ginning in 2006, the Pechanga worked STABENOW, Mr. TESTER, Mr. THUNE, Mr. reason my legislation includes provi- with local water districts to negotiate UDALL of Colorado, Mr. UDALL of New sions that will offset the estimated a cooperative solution and put an end Mexico, Mr. VITTER, Mr. VOINOVICH, cost of the jobs tax credit, which the to their dispute. Mr. WARNER, Mr. WEBB, Mr.

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RES. 397 ARD J. ‘‘JOE’’ GARDNER, THE demned the practice of slavery and supported efforts toward emancipation; Whereas Mac Mathias served in the United LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Whereas after being forced to move his States Navy during World War II from 1942– OF THE UNITED STATES MAR- printing press across the Mississippi River to 1946 and was a captain in the Naval Reserve; SHALS SERVICE AND LAS VEGAS Alton, Illinois, Lovejoy became the Stated METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPART- Clerk of the Presbytery in 1837 and the first Whereas Mac Mathias served the state of MENT, AND THE COURT SECU- pastor of the present-day College Avenue Maryland as an assistant attorney general, a RITY OFFICERS IN RESPONDING Presbyterian Church; city attorney, a member of the Maryland TO THE ARMED ASSAULT AT Whereas on the night of November 7, 1837, House of Delegates, and as a member of the THE LLOYD D. GEORGE FED- Lovejoy was killed by a pro-slavery mob United States House of Representatives; ERAL COURTHOUSE ON JANUARY while he attempted to defend his press, a ma- chine that came to serve as a symbol for the Whereas Mac Mathias was called the ‘‘con- 4, 2010 science of the Senate’’ by Majority Leader abolition of slavery; Mr. ENSIGN (for himself and Mr. Whereas the murder of Lovejoy resulted in Mike Mansfield; REID) submitted the following resolu- a great strengthening of abolitionist senti- Whereas Mac Mathias served the Senate as tion; which was considered and agreed ment and is recognized as one of the key Chairman of the Committee on Rules and to: events that led to the Civil War; Whereas Lovejoy gave his life in defense of Administration in the Ninety-seventh S. RES. 399 through Ninety-ninth Congresses and co- freedom and equality, two traits that define Whereas on January 4, 2010, during an as- America; chairman of the Joint Committee on Print- sault at the entrance of the Lloyd D. George ing in the Ninety-seventh and Ninety-ninth Whereas the Elijah P. Lovejoy Memorial Federal Courthouse in Las Vegas, Nevada, asks that a postage stamp be issued to honor Congresses; and Court Security Officer Stanley Cooper was the life of Elijah Parish Lovejoy and to com- Whereas Mac Mathias served the people of fatally wounded and died heroically in the memorate the 175th anniversary of his death: Maryland with distinction for 18 years in the line of duty while protecting the employees, Now, therefore, be it occupants, and visitors of the courthouse; United States Senate; Now therefore be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- Whereas Deputy United States Marshal resentatives concurring), That it is the sense Resolved, That the Senate has heard with Richard J. ‘‘Joe’’ Gardner was wounded in of Congress that— profound sorrow and deep regret the an- the line of duty while protecting the employ- (1) the United States Postal Service should ees, occupants, and visitors of the court- nouncement of the death of the Honorable issue a postage stamp honoring the life of house; Charles McC. Mathias, Jr., former member of Elijah Parish Lovejoy and commemorating Whereas the Court Security Officers and the United States Senate. the 175th anniversary of his death; and members of the United States Marshals (2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Com- Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate Service and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Po- mittee should recommend to the Postmaster communicate these resolutions to the House lice Department acted swiftly and bravely to General that such a stamp be issued. of Representatives and transmit an enrolled subdue the gunman and minimize risk and injury to the public; and copy thereof to the family of the deceased. f Whereas the heroic actions of Court Secu- Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns rity Officer Stanley Cooper, Deputy United today, it stand adjourned as a further mark States Marshal Richard J. ‘‘Joe’’ Gardner, AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND of respect to the memory of the Honorable and the law enforcement officers who re- PROPOSED Charles McC. Mathias, Jr. sponded to the attack prevented additional SA 3308. Mr. SESSIONS (for himself, Mrs. harm to innocent bystanders: Now, there- MCCASKILL, Mr. KYL, and Mr. GREGG) pro- fore, be it posed an amendment to amendment SA 3299 Resolved, That the Senate— SENATE RESOLUTION 398—TO AU- proposed by Mr. BAUCUS (for Mr. REID) to the (1) commends the brave actions and quick joint resolution H.J. Res. 45, increasing the THORIZE REPRESENTATION BY thinking exhibited by Court Security Officer statutory limit on the public debt. THE SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL IN Stanley Cooper during the assault at the en- SA 3309. Mr. BROWNBACK (for himself, trance of the Lloyd D. George Federal Court- THE CASE OF SCHONBERG, ET Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. ENSIGN, and Mr. VITTER) AL. V. SANDERS, ET AL. house on January 4, 2010; submitted an amendment intended to be pro- (2) offers its deepest condolences to the posed to amendment SA 3299 proposed by Mr. family and friends of Court Security Officer Mr. REID submitted the following BAUCUS (for Mr. REID) to the joint resolution Stanley Cooper, who valiantly gave his life H.J. Res. 45, supra. resolution; which was considered and in the line of duty; agreed to: (3) commends Deputy United States Mar- f shal Richard J. ‘‘Joe’’ Gardner for his ac- S. RES. 398 tions and bravery in responding to the as- TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Whereas, in the case of Schonberg, et al. v. sault; Sanders, et al., Case No. 5:09–CV–534, pending (4) wishes Deputy United States Marshal SA 3308. Mr. SESSIONS (for himself, in the United States District Court for the Richard J. ‘‘Joe’’ Gardner a speedy recovery Mrs. MCCASKILL, Mr. KYL, and Mr. from the wounds he sustained in the line of Middle District of Florida, plaintiffs have GREGG) proposed an amendment to duty; and named as defendants five Senators; and amendment SA 3299 proposed by Mr. (5) applauds the Court Security Officers BAUCUS (for Mr. REID) to the joint reso- Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and and members of the United States Marshals lution H.J. Res. 45, increasing the stat- 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government Act of Service and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police utory limit on the public debt; as fol- 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 1A288b(a) and 288c(a)(1), the Department for their brave and courageous Senate may direct its counsel to defend actions in responding to the assault at the lows: Members of the Senate in civil actions relat- Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse. At the appropriate place, insert the fol- ing to their official responsibilities: Now lowing: therefore, be it SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- SEC. l01. DISCRETIONARY SPENDING LIMITS. TION 49—EXPRESSING THE (a) IN GENERAL.—Title III of the Congres- Resolved, That the Senate Legal Counsel is SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT A sional Budget Act of 1974 is amended by in- authorized to represent Senators Lieberman, COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE serting at the end the following: Lincoln, McConnell, McCain, and Sanders in STAMP SHOULD BE ISSUED TO ‘‘DISCRETIONARY SPENDING LIMITS the case of Schonberg, et al. v. Sanders, et HONOR THE LIFE OF ELIJAH ‘‘SEC. 316. (a) DISCRETIONARY SPENDING al. PARISH LOVEJOY LIMITS.—It shall not be in order in the House of Representatives or the Senate to consider Mr. BURRIS (for himself and Mr. any bill, joint resolution, amendment, or DURBIN) submitted the following con- conference report that includes any provi- current resolution; which was referred sion that would cause the discretionary to the Committee on Homeland Secu- spending limits as set forth in this section to rity and Governmental Affairs: be exceeded.

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‘‘(b) LIMITS.—In this section, the term ‘dis- accounts designated as emergency require- measure for that initiative but not to exceed cretionary spending limits’ has the following ments, but not to exceed $10,350,000,000 for the amount described in clause (ii). meaning subject to adjustments in sub- fiscal year 2010, $10,454,000,000 for 2011, ‘‘(ii) AMOUNT.—The amount referred to in section (c): $10,558,000,000 for 2012, $10,664,000,000 for 2013, clause (i) is for fiscal year 2010, $311,000,000, ‘‘(1) For fiscal year 2010— and $10,877,000,000 for 2014. Appropriations for fiscal year 2011, $314,000,000, for fiscal ‘‘(A) for the defense category (budget func- designated as emergencies in excess of these year 2012, $317,000,000, for fiscal year 2013, tion 050), $556,128,000,000 in budget authority; limitations shall be treated as new budget $320,000,000, and for fiscal year 2014, and authority. $327,000,000. ‘‘(B) for the nondefense category, ‘‘(C) INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TAX EN- ‘‘(F) UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE IMPROPER $526,122,000,000 in budget authority. FORCEMENT.— PAYMENT REVIEWS.—If a bill or joint resolu- ‘‘(2) For fiscal year 2011— ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—If a bill or joint resolu- tion is reported making appropriations for ‘‘(A) for the defense category (budget func- tion is reported making appropriations for fiscal year 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, or 2014 that tion 050), $564,293,000,000 in budget authority; fiscal year 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, or 2014 that includes $10,000,000, plus an additional and includes the amount described in clause amount for in-person reemployment and eli- ‘‘(B) for the nondefense category, (ii)(I), plus an additional amount for en- gibility assessments and unemployment im- $529,662,000,000 in budget authority. hanced tax enforcement to address the Fed- proper payment reviews for the Department ‘‘(3) For fiscal year 2012— eral tax gap (taxes owed but not paid) de- of Labor, the adjustment for purposes para- ‘‘(A) for the defense category (budget func- scribed in clause (ii)(II), the adjustment for graph (1) shall be the amount of budget au- tion 050), $573,612,000,000 in budget authority; purposes of paragraph (1) shall be the thority in that measure for that initiative and amount of budget authority in that measure but not to exceed— ‘‘(B) for the nondefense category, for that initiative not exceeding the amount ‘‘(i) with respect to fiscal year 2010, $533,232,000,000 in budget authority. specified in clause (ii)(II) for that fiscal year. ‘‘(4) For fiscal year 2013— $50,000,000 in new budget authority; ‘‘(A) for the defense category (budget func- ‘‘(ii) AMOUNTS.—The amounts referred to in ‘‘(ii) with respect to fiscal year 2011, tion 050), $584,421,000,000 in budget authority; clause (i) are as follows: $51,000,000 in new budget authority; and and ‘‘(I) For fiscal year 2010, $7,100,000,000, for ‘‘(iii) with respect to fiscal year 2012, ‘‘(B) for the nondefense category, fiscal year 2011, $7,171,000,000, for fiscal year $51,000,000 in new budget authority. $540,834,000,000 in budget authority. 2012, $7,243,000,000, for fiscal year 2013, ‘‘(iv) with respect to fiscal year 2013, ‘‘(5) For fiscal year 2014— $7,315,000,000, and for fiscal year 2014, $52,000,000 in new budget authority; and ‘‘(A) for the defense category (budget func- $7,461,000,000. ‘‘(v) with respect to fiscal year 2014, tion 050), $598,249,000,000 in budget authority; ‘‘(II) For fiscal year 2010, $890,000,000, for $53,000,000 in new budget authority. and fiscal year 2011, $899,000,000, for fiscal year ‘‘(G) LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE ‘‘(B) for the nondefense category, 2012, $908,000,000, for fiscal year 2013, PROGRAM (LIHEAP).—If a bill or joint resolu- $550,509,000,000 in budget authority. $917,000,000, and for fiscal year 2014, tion is reported making appropriations for ‘‘(6) With respect to fiscal years following $935,000,000. fiscal year 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, or 2014 that 2014, the President shall recommend and the ‘‘(D) CONTINUING DISABILITY REVIEWS AND includes $3,200,000,000 in funding for the Low- Congress shall consider legislation setting SSI REDETERMINATIONS.— Income Home Energy Assistance Program limits for those fiscal years. ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—If a bill or joint resolu- and provides an additional amount up to ‘‘(c) ADJUSTMENTS.— tion is reported making appropriations for $1,900,000,000 for that program, the adjust- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—After the reporting of a fiscal year 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, or 2014 that ment for purposes of paragraph (1) shall be bill or joint resolution relating to any mat- includes the amount described in clause the amount of budget authority in that ter described in paragraph (2), or the offering (ii)(I), plus an additional amount for Con- measure for that initiative but not to exceed of an amendment thereto or the submission tinuing Disability Reviews and Supple- $1,900,000,000. of a conference report thereon— mental Security Income Redeterminations ‘‘(A) the Chairman of the Senate Com- for the Social Security Administration de- ‘‘(d) EMERGENCY SPENDING.— mittee on the Budget may adjust the discre- scribed in clause (ii)(II), the adjustment for ‘‘(1) AUTHORITY TO DESIGNATE.—In the Sen- tionary spending limits, the budgetary ag- purposes of paragraph (1) shall be the ate, with respect to a provision of direct gregates in the concurrent resolution on the amount of budget authority in that measure spending or receipts legislation or appropria- budget most recently adopted by the Senate for that initiative not exceeding the amount tions for discretionary accounts that Con- and the House of Representatives, and allo- specified in clause (ii)(II) for that fiscal year. gress designates as an emergency require- cations pursuant to section 302(a) of the Con- ‘‘(ii) AMOUNTS.—The amounts referred to in ment in such measure, the amounts of new gressional Budget Act of 1974, by the amount clause (i) are as follows: budget authority, outlays, and receipts in all of new budget authority in that measure for ‘‘(I) For fiscal year 2010, $273,000,000; for fis- fiscal years resulting from that provision that purpose and the outlays flowing there cal year 2011, $276,000,000; for fiscal year 2012, shall be treated as an emergency require- from; and $278,000,000; for fiscal year 2013, $281,000,000; ment for the purpose of this subsection. ‘‘(B) following any adjustment under sub- for fiscal year 2014, $287,000,000. ‘‘(2) EXEMPTION OF EMERGENCY PROVI- paragraph (A), the Senate Committee on Ap- ‘‘(II) For fiscal year 2010, $485,000,000; for SIONS.—Subject to the limitations provided propriations may report appropriately re- fiscal year 2011, $490,000,000; for fiscal year in subsection (c)(2)(B), any new budget au- vised suballocations pursuant to section 2012, $495,000,000; for fiscal year 2013, thority, outlays, and receipts resulting from 302(b) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 $500,000,000; for fiscal year 2014, $510,000,000. any provision designated as an emergency to carry out this subsection. ‘‘(iii) ASSET VERIFICATION.— requirement, pursuant to this subsection, in ‘‘(2) MATTERS DESCRIBED.—Matters referred ‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—The additional appro- any bill, joint resolution, amendment, or to in paragraph (1) are as follows: priation permitted under clause (ii)(II) may conference report shall not count for pur- ‘‘(A) OVERSEAS DEPLOYMENTS AND OTHER also provide that a portion of that amount, poses of sections 302 and 311 of the Congres- ACTIVITIES.—If a bill or joint resolution is re- not to exceed the amount specified in sub- sional Budget Act of 1974, section 201 of S. ported making appropriations for fiscal year clause (II) for that fiscal year instead may be Con. Res. 21 (110th Congress) (relating to 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, or 2014, that provides used for asset verification for Supplemental pay-as-you-go), and section 311 of S. Con. funding for overseas deployments and other Security Income recipients, but only if, and Res. 70 (110th Congress) (relating to long- activities, the adjustment for purposes para- to the extent that the Office of the Chief Ac- term deficits). graph (1) shall be the amount of budget au- tuary estimates that the initiative would be ‘‘(3) DESIGNATIONS.—If a provision of legis- thority in that measure for that purpose but at least as cost effective as the redetermina- lation is designated as an emergency re- not to exceed— tions of eligibility described in this subpara- quirement under this subsection, the com- ‘‘(i) with respect to fiscal year 2010, graph. mittee report and any statement of man- $130,000,000,000 in new budget authority; ‘‘(II) AMOUNTS.—For fiscal year 2010, agers accompanying that legislation shall ‘‘(ii) with respect to fiscal year 2011, $34,000,000, for fiscal year 2011, $34,340,000, for include an explanation of the manner in $50,000,000,000 in new budget authority; fiscal year 2012, $34,683,000, for fiscal year which the provision meets the criteria in ‘‘(iii) with respect to fiscal year 2012, 2013, $35,030,000 and for fiscal year 2014, paragraph (6). $50,000,000,000 in new budget authority; $35,731,000. ‘‘(4) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection, the ‘‘(iv) with respect to fiscal year 2013, ‘‘(E) HEALTH CARE FRAUD AND ABUSE.— terms ‘direct spending’, ‘receipts’, and ‘ap- $50,000,000,000 in new budget authority: and ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—If a bill or joint resolu- propriations for discretionary accounts’ ‘‘(v) with respect to fiscal year 2014, tion is reported making appropriations for mean any provision of a bill, joint resolu- $50,000,000,000 in new budget authority. fiscal year 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, or 2014 that tion, amendment, motion, or conference re- ‘‘(B) EMERGENCY SPENDING.—For fiscal year includes the amount described in clause (ii) port that affects direct spending, receipts, or 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, or 2014 for appropria- for the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control appropriations as those terms have been de- tions for discretionary accounts designated program at the Department of Health & fined and interpreted for purposes of the Bal- as emergency requirements, the adjustment Human Services for that fiscal year, the ad- anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control for purposes of paragraph (1) shall be the justment for purposes of paragraph (1) shall Act of 1985. total of such appropriations in discretionary be the amount of budget authority in that ‘‘(5) POINT OF ORDER.—

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‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—When the Senate is con- ‘‘(A) by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (d) PERIOD OF APPOINTMENT; VACANCIES.— sidering a bill, resolution, amendment, mo- of the Members, duly chosen and sworn; or Members shall be appointed for the life of tion, or conference report, if a point of order ‘‘(B) in the case of the defense budget au- the Commission. Any vacancy in the Com- is made by a Senator against an emergency thority, if Congress declares war or author- mission shall not affect its powers, but shall designation in that measure, that provision izes the use of force. be filled in the same manner as the original making such a designation shall be stricken ‘‘(2) APPEAL.—Appeals in the Senate from appointment. from the measure and may not be offered as the decisions of the Chair relating to any (e) MEETINGS.— an amendment from the floor. provision of this section shall be limited to 1 (1) INITIAL MEETING.—Not later than 30 ‘‘(B) SUPERMAJORITY WAIVER AND AP- hour, to be equally divided between, and con- days after the date on which all members of PEALS.— trolled by, the appellant and the manager of the Commission have been appointed, the ‘‘(i) WAIVER.—Subparagraph (A) may be the measure. An affirmative vote of two- Commission shall hold its first meeting. waived or suspended in the Senate only by thirds of the Members of the Senate, duly (2) SUBSEQUENT MEETINGS.—The Commis- an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the chosen and sworn, shall be required to sus- sion shall meet at the call of the Cochair- Members, duly chosen and sworn. tain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on persons or a majority of its members. ‘‘(ii) APPEALS.—Appeals in the Senate from a point of order raised under this section. (f) QUORUM.—Five members of the Commis- the decisions of the Chair relating to any ‘‘(3) LIMITATIONS ON CHANGES TO THIS SUB- sion shall constitute a quorum for purposes provision of this paragraph shall be limited SECTION.—It shall not be in order in the Sen- of voting, but a quorum is not required for to 1 hour, to be equally divided between, and ate or the House of Representatives to con- members to meet and hold hearings. controlled by, the appellant and the manager sider any bill, resolution, amendment, or SEC. 203. DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION. of the bill or joint resolution, as the case conference report that would repeal or other- (a) SYSTEMATIC ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAMS may be. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of wise change this subsection.’’. BY THE COMMISSION.— the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal tents set forth in section 1(b) of the Congres- after the date of enactment of this title, the of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order sional Budget and Impoundment Control Act Commission shall establish a systematic raised under this paragraph. of 1974 is amended by inserting after the method for assessing the effectiveness and ‘‘(C) DEFINITION OF AN EMERGENCY DESIGNA- item relating to section 315 the following accountability of agency programs in ac- TION.—For purposes of subparagraph (A), a new item: provision shall be considered an emergency ‘‘Sec. 316. Discretionary spending limits.’’. cordance with paragraph (2) and divide the designation if it designates any item as an programs into 4 approximately equal budg- emergency requirement pursuant to this SA 3309. Mr. BROWNBACK (for him- etary parts based on the size of the budget paragraph. self, Mr. CHAMBLISS, Mr. ENSIGN, and and number of personnel of the agency pro- gram. ‘‘(D) FORM OF THE POINT OF ORDER.—A point Mr. VITTER) submitted an amendment of order under subparagraph (A) may be (2) METHOD OBJECTIVES.—The method es- intended to be proposed to amendment tablished under paragraph (1) shall— raised by a Senator as provided in section SA 3299 proposed by Mr. BAUCUS (for 313(e) of the Congressional Budget Act of (A) recognize different types of Federal Mr. REID) to the joint resolution H.J. programs; 1974. Res. 45, increasing the statutory limit ‘‘(E) CONFERENCE REPORTS.—When the Sen- (B) assess programs based on the achieve- ate is considering a conference report on, or on the public debt; as follows: ment of performance goals (as defined under an amendment between the Houses in rela- At the end, add the following: section 1115(g)(4) of title 31, United States tion to, a bill, upon a point of order being TITLE II—COMMISSION ON CONGRES- Code); made by any Senator pursuant to this para- SIONAL BUDGETARY ACCOUNTABILITY (C) assess programs based in part on the graph, and such point of order being sus- AND REVIEW OF FEDERAL AGENCIES adequacy of the program’s performance measures, financial management, and other tained, such material contained in such con- SEC. 201. DEFINITIONS. ference report shall be deemed stricken, and In this title: factors; (D) assess programs based in part on the Senate shall proceed to consider the (1) AGENCY.—The term ‘‘agency’’ means— question of whether the Senate shall recede (A) an Executive agency, as defined under whether the program has fulfilled the legis- from its amendment and concur with a fur- section 105 of title 5, United States Code; and lative intent surrounding the creation of the ther amendment, or concur in the House (B) the Executive Office of the President. program, taking into account any change in amendment with a further amendment, as (2) CALENDAR DAY.—The term ‘‘calendar legislative intent during the program’s exist- the case may be, which further amendment day’’ means a calendar day other than one on ence; and shall consist of only that portion of the con- which either House is not in session because (E) assess programs based in part on col- ference report or House amendment, as the of an adjournment of more than 3 days to a laborative analysis, with the program or case may be, not so stricken. Any such mo- date certain. agency, of program policy and goals which tion in the Senate shall be debatable. In any (3) COMMISSION BILL.—The term ‘‘Commis- may not fit into easily measurable perform- case in which such point of order is sustained sion bill’’ means only a bill which is intro- ance goals. against a conference report (or Senate duced as provided under section 206, and con- (b) EVALUATION, PLAN, AND LEGISLATION.— amendment derived from such conference re- tains the proposed legislation included in the (1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall— port by operation of this subsection), no fur- report submitted to Congress under section (A) evaluate all agencies and programs ther amendment shall be in order. 203(b)(1), without modification. within those agencies in each unit identified ‘‘(6) CRITERIA.— (4) PROGRAM.—The term ‘‘program’’ means in the systemic assessment under subsection ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this sub- any activity or function of an agency. (a) (1 each year over the next 4 years), using section, any provision is an emergency re- SEC. 202. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION. the criteria under paragraph (4); and quirement if the situation addressed by such (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established (B) submit to Congress each of the next 4 provision is— the Commission on Congressional Budgetary years beginning January 1, 2011, with respect ‘‘(i) necessary, essential, or vital (not Accountability and Review of Federal Agen- to each evaluation under subparagraph (A)— merely useful or beneficial); cies (referred to in this title as the ‘‘Commis- (i) a plan with recommendations of the ‘‘(ii) sudden, quickly coming into being, sion’’). agencies and programs that should be re- and not building up over time; (b) MEMBERSHIP.— aligned or eliminated within each part; and ‘‘(iii) an urgent, pressing, and compelling (1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall (ii) proposed legislation to implement the need requiring immediate action; consist of 8 members, of which, not later plan described under clause (i). ‘‘(iv) subject to clause (ii), unforeseen, un- than 30 days after the date of enactment of (2) APPROVAL OF PLAN.—Any plan sub- predictable, and unanticipated; and this title— mitted under paragraph (1) shall be approved ‘‘(v) not permanent, temporary in nature. (A) 2 shall be appointed by the majority by an affirmative vote of at least 6 members ‘‘(7) UNFORESEEN.—An emergency that is leader of the Senate; of the Commission. part of an aggregate level of anticipated (B) 2 shall be appointed by the minority (3) RELOCATION OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.— emergencies, particularly when normally es- leader of the Senate; The proposed legislation under paragraph (1) timated in advance, is not unforeseen. (C) 2 shall be appointed by the Speaker of shall provide that if the position of an em- ‘‘(e) LIMITATIONS ON CHANGES TO EXEMP- the House of Representatives; and ployee of an agency is eliminated as a result TIONS.—It shall not be in order in the Senate (D) 2 shall be appointed by the minority of the implementation of the plan under or the House of Representatives to consider leader of the House of Representatives. paragraph (1)(A), the affected agency shall any bill, resolution, amendment, or con- (2) COCHAIRPERSONS.—The majority leader make reasonable efforts to relocate such em- ference report that would exempt any new of the Senate and the Speaker of the House ployee to another position within the agency budget authority, outlays, and receipts from of Representatives shall each designate a Co- or within another Federal agency. being counted for purposes of this section. chairperson from among the members of the (4) CRITERIA.— ‘‘(f) POINT OF ORDER IN THE SENATE.— Commission. (A) DUPLICATIVE.—If 2 or more agencies or ‘‘(1) WAIVER.—The provisions of this sec- (c) DATE.—Members of the Commission programs are performing the same essential tion shall be waived or suspended in the Sen- shall be appointed by not later than 30 days function and the function can be consoli- ate only— after the date of enactment of this title. dated or streamlined into a single agency or

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If the Commission bill is not (i) egregious spending; may use the United States mails in the same introduced in accordance with the preceding (ii) mismanagement of resources and per- manner and under the same conditions as sentence, then any member of Congress may sonnel; or other departments and agencies of the Fed- introduce the Commission bill in their re- (iii) use of such funds for personal benefit eral Government. spective House of Congress beginning on the or the benefit of a special interest group. SEC. 205. COMMISSION PERSONNEL MATTERS. date that is the 5th calendar day that such (C) OUTDATED, IRRELEVANT, OR FAILED.— (a) COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS.— House is in session following the date of the The Commission shall recommend the elimi- (1) NON-FEDERAL MEMBERS.—Except as pro- submission of such aggregate legislative lan- nation of any agency or program that— vided under subsection (b), each member of guage provisions. (i) has completed its intended purpose; the Commission who is not an officer or em- (2) COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION.— (ii) has become irrelevant; or ployee of the Federal Government shall not (A) REFERRAL.—A Commission bill intro- (iii) has failed to meet its objectives. be compensated. duced under paragraph (1) shall be referred SEC. 204. POWERS OF THE COMMISSION. (2) FEDERAL OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES.—All to any appropriate committee of jurisdiction (a) HEARINGS.—Subject to subsection (d), members of the Commission who are officers in the Senate, any appropriate committee of the Cochairpersons of the Commission may, or employees of the United States shall serve jurisdiction in the House of Representatives, for the purpose of carrying out this title— without compensation in addition to that re- the Committee on the Budget of the Senate (1) hold such hearings, sit and act at such ceived for their services as officers or em- and the Committee on the Budget of the times and places, take such testimony, re- ployees of the United States. House of Representatives. A committee to ceive such evidence, and administer such (b) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—The members of which a Commission bill is referred under oaths as the Chairperson of the Commission the Commission shall be allowed travel ex- this paragraph may review and comment on considers advisable; penses, including per diem in lieu of subsist- such bill, may report such bill to the respec- (2) require, by subpoena or otherwise, the ence, at rates authorized for employees of tive House, and may not amend such bill. attendance and testimony of such witnesses agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of (B) REPORTING.—Not later than 30 calendar as the Chairperson of the Commission con- title 5, United States Code, while away from days after the introduction of the Commis- siders advisable; and their homes or regular places of business in sion bill, each Committee of Congress to (3) require, by subpoena or otherwise, the the performance of services for the Commis- which the Commission bill was referred shall production of such books, records, cor- sion. report the bill. respondence, memoranda, papers, docu- (c) STAFF.— (C) DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE.—If a com- ments, tapes, and other evidentiary mate- (1) IN GENERAL.—With the approval of the mittee to which is referred a Commission rials relating to any matter under investiga- majority of the Commission, the Cochair- bill has not reported such Commission bill at tion by the Commission. persons of the Commission may, appoint an the end of 30 calendar days after its intro- (b) SUBPOENAS.— executive director and such other additional duction or at the end of the first day after (1) ISSUANCE.— personnel as may be necessary to enable the there has been reported to the House in- (A) IN GENERAL.—A subpoena may be issued Commission to perform its duties. volved a Commission bill, whichever is ear- under this section only by the affirmative (2) COMPENSATION.—Upon the approval of lier, such committee shall be deemed to be vote of 5 members of the Commission. the Cochairpersons, the executive director discharged from further consideration of (B) SIGNATURES.—Subpoenas issued under may fix the compensation of the executive such Commission bill, and such Commission this section may be— director and other personnel without regard bill shall be placed on the appropriate cal- (i) issued under the signatures of any 2 to chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 endar of the House involved. members of the Commission who are not of title 5, United States Code, relating to members of the same political party; and classification of positions and General (b) EXPEDITED PROCEDURE.— (ii) served by any person designated by the Schedule pay rates, except that the rate of (1) CONSIDERATION.— Cochairpersons or by a member designated pay for the executive director and other per- (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 5 calendar by a majority of the Commission. sonnel may not exceed the maximum rate days after the date on which a committee (2) ENFORCEMENT.—In the case of contu- payable for a position at GS–15 of the Gen- has reported a Commission bill or been dis- macy or failure to obey a subpoena issued eral Schedule under section 5332 of such charged from consideration of a Commission under this section, the United States district title. bill, the majority leader of the Senate, or the court for the judicial district in which the (3) PERSONNEL AS FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.— majority leader’s designee, or the Speaker of subpoenaed person resides, is served, or may (A) IN GENERAL.—The executive director the House of Representatives, or the Speak- be found, may issue an order requiring such and any personnel of the Commission who er’s designee, shall move to proceed to the person to appear at any designated place to are employees shall be employees under sec- consideration of the Commission bill. It testify or to produce documentary or other tion 2105 of title 5, United States Code, for shall also be in order for any member of the evidence. Any failure to obey the order of purposes of chapters 63, 81, 83, 84, 85, 87, 89, Senate or the House of Representatives, re- the court may be punished by the court as a 89A, 89B, and 90 of that title. spectively, to move to proceed to the consid- contempt of that court. (B) MEMBERS OF COMMISSION.—Subpara- eration of the Commission bill at any time (c) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—Upon the re- graph (A) shall not be construed to apply to after the conclusion of such 5-day period. quest of the Commission, the head of a Fed- members of the Commission. (B) MOTION TO PROCEED.—A motion to pro- eral agency shall provide such technical as- (d) DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.— ceed to the consideration of a Commission sistance to the Commission as the Commis- Any Federal Government employee may be bill is highly privileged in the House of Rep- sion determines to be necessary to carry out detailed to the Commission without reim- resentatives and is privileged in the Senate its duties. bursement from the Commission, and such and is not debatable. The motion is not sub- (d) INFORMATION.— detail shall be without interruption or loss ject to amendment or to a motion to post- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall of civil service status or privilege. pone consideration of the Commission bill. If have reasonable access to budgetary, per- (e) PROCUREMENT OF TEMPORARY AND the motion to proceed is agreed to, the Sen- formance or programmatic materials, re- INTERMITTENT SERVICES.—With the approval ate or the House of Representatives, as the sources, statistical data, and other informa- of the majority of the Commission, the case may be, shall immediately proceed to tion the Commission determines to be nec- Chairperson of the Commission may procure consideration of the Commission bill with- essary to carry out its duties from the Con- temporary and intermittent services under out intervening motion, order, or other busi- gressional Budget Office, and other agencies section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, ness, and the Commission bill shall remain and representatives of the executive and leg- at rates for individuals which do not exceed the unfinished business of the Senate or the islative branches of the Federal Government. the daily equivalent of the annual rate of House of Representatives, as the case may Members of the Commission shall make re- basic pay prescribed for level V of the Execu- be, until disposed of. quests for such access in writing when nec- tive Schedule under section 5316 of such (C) LIMITED DEBATE.—Debate on the Com- essary. title. mission bill and on all debatable motions (2) RECEIPT, HANDLING, STORAGE, AND DIS- SEC. 206. EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION OF RE- and appeals in connection therewith shall be SEMINATION OF INFORMATION.—Information FORM PROPOSALS. limited to not more than 10 hours, which shall only be received, handled, stored, and (a) INTRODUCTION AND COMMITTEE CONSID- shall be divided equally between those favor- disseminated by members of the Commission ERATION.— ing and those opposing the Commission bill. and its staff consistent with all applicable (1) INTRODUCTION.—The Commission bill A motion further to limit debate on the statutes, regulations, and Executive orders. language provisions submitted pursuant to Commission bill is in order and is not debat- (3) LIMITATION OF ACCESS TO PERSONAL TAX section 203(b)(1) shall be introduced in the able. All time used for consideration of the INFORMATION.—Information requested, sub- Senate by the majority leader, or the major- Commission bill, including time used for

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MEET (E) VOTE ON FINAL PASSAGE.—Immediately to reconsider be laid upon the table, following the conclusion of the debate on the COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND with no intervening action or debate, Commission bill, the vote on final passage of TRANSPORTATION and any statements related to the reso- the Commission bill shall occur. Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I ask lution be printed in the RECORD. (F) OTHER MOTIONS NOT IN ORDER.—A mo- unanimous consent that the Com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tion to postpone consideration of the Com- mittee on Commerce, Science, and objection, it is so ordered. mission bill, a motion to proceed to the con- Transportation be authorized to meet The resolution (S. Res. 397) was sideration of other business, or a motion to during the session of the Senate on recommit the Commission bill is not in agreed to. order. A motion to reconsider the vote by January 26, 2010 at 2:30 p.m., in room The preamble was agreed to. which the Commission bill is agreed to or 253 of the Russell Senate Office Build- The resolution, with its preamble, not agreed to is not in order. ing. reads as follows: (2) CONSIDERATION BY OTHER HOUSE.—If, be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without S. RES. 397 fore the passage by one House of the Com- objection, it is so ordered. Whereas Mac Mathias served in the United mission bill that was introduced in such COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND States Navy during World War II from 1942– House, such House receives from the other GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 1946 and was a captain in the Naval Reserve; House a Commission bill as passed by such Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I ask Whereas Mac Mathias served the state of other House— Maryland as an assistant attorney general, a (A) the Commission bill of the other House unanimous consent that the Com- city attorney, a member of the Maryland shall not be referred to a committee and may mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- House of Delegates, and as a member of the only be considered for final passage in the ernmental Affairs be authorized to United States House of Representatives; House that receives it under subparagraph meet during the session of the Senate Whereas Mac Mathias was called the ‘‘con- (C); on January 26, 2010 at 10 a.m. to con- science of the Senate’’ by Majority Leader (B) the procedure in the House in receipt of duct a hearing entitled ‘‘Intelligence Mike Mansfield; the Commission bill of the other House, shall Reform: The Lessons and Implications Whereas Mac Mathias served the Senate as be the same as if no Commission bill had of the Christmas Day Attack, Part II.’’ Chairman of the Committee on Rules and been received from the other House; and Administration in the Ninety-seventh (C) notwithstanding subparagraph (B), the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without through Ninety-ninth Congresses and co- vote on final passage shall be on the Com- objection, it is so ordered. chairman of the Joint Committee on Print- mission bill of the other House. SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE ing in the Ninety-seventh and Ninety-ninth (3) Upon disposition of a Commission bill Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I ask Congresses; and that is received by one House from the other unanimous consent that the Select Whereas Mac Mathias served the people of House, it shall no longer be in order to con- Committee on Intelligence be author- Maryland with distinction for 18 years in the sider the Commission bill that was intro- United States Senate; Now therefore be it duced in the receiving House. ized to meet during the session of the Resolved, That the Senate has heard with (c) RULES OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF Senate on January 26, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. profound sorrow and deep regret the an- REPRESENTATIVES.—This section is enacted— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without nouncement of the death of the Honorable (1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power objection, it is so ordered. Charles McC. Mathias, Jr., former member of of the Senate and the House of Representa- f the United States Senate. tives, respectively, and is deemed to be part Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate of the rules of each House, respectively, but PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR communicate these resolutions to the House applicable only with respect to the procedure Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I ask of Representatives and transmit an enrolled to be followed in that House in the case of a unanimous consent that the following copy thereof to the family of the deceased. Commission bill, and it supersedes other Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns rules only to the extent that it is incon- staff of mine be granted the privileges today, it stand adjourned as a further mark sistent with such rules; and of the floor during consideration of the of respect to the memory of the Honorable (2) with full recognition of the constitu- debt limit legislation: Christopher Charles McC. Mathias, Jr. tional right of either House to change the Goble, Dustin Stevens, Lucas Ham- rules (so far as they relate to the procedure ilton, Tsveta Polhemus. f of that House) at any time, in the same man- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without AUTHORIZING REPRESENTATION ner, and to the same extent as in the case of objection, it is so ordered. BY SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL any other rule of that House. Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I ask SEC. 207. TERMINATION OF THE COMMISSION. unanimous consent that Paula Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask The Commission shall terminate 90 days Haurilesko, a detailee to the Com- unanimous consent that the Senate after the date on which the Commission sub- mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- proceed to the immediate consider- mits the final evaluation and plan report ation of S. Res. 398 submitted earlier under section 203. ernmental Affairs, be granted the privi- lege of the floor for the remainder of today. SEC. 208. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The There are authorized to be appropriated the week. such sums as may be necessary for carrying The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without clerk will report the resolution by out this title for each of the fiscal years 2010 objection, it is so ordered. title. The legislative clerk read as follows: through 2014. f f A resolution (S. Res. 398) to authorize rep- IN MEMORY OF FORMER SENATOR resentation by the Senate Legal Counsel in NOTICE OF HEARING CHARLES MCCURDY (‘‘MAC’’) MA- the case of Schonberg, et al. v. Sanders, et Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I THIAS, JR. al. would like to announce for the infor- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask There being no objection, the Senate mation of the Senate and the public unanimous consent that the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. that a business meeting scheduled be- proceed to the immediate consider- Mr. REID. Mr. President, this resolu- fore the Committee on Energy and Nat- ation of S. Res. 397 submitted earlier tion concerns a civil action filed by ural Resources, previously announced today. two individuals against five Senators, for February 11th, has been rescheduled The PRESIDING OFFICER. The two Representatives, and the Federal and will now be held on Wednesday, clerk will report the resolution by Election Commission. Plaintiffs’ chal- February 10, 2010, at 9:30 a.m., imme- title. lenge rests on their claim to a right diately preceding the full committee The legislative clerk read as follows: that Congress pass health care legisla- hearing, in room SD–366 of the Dirksen A resolution (S. Res. 397) relative to the tion that would benefit them. Plain- Senate Office Building. death of Charles McCurdy (‘‘Mac’’) Mathias, tiffs’ legal claim is that the Federal The purpose of the business meeting Jr., former United States Senator for the Election Campaign Act’s designation of is to consider pending nominations. State of Maryland. Members of Congress as agents of their

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:24 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JA6.046 S26JAPT1 dcolon on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with SENATE January 26, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S261 campaign committees violates the Con- The resolution (S. Res. 399) was the Joint Session, the Senate adjourn stitution’s prohibition on Members of agreed to. until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January Congress holding any other office The preamble was agreed to. 28; that following the prayer and under the United States while serving The resolution, with its preamble, pledge, the Journal of proceedings be in the Congress. reads as follows: approved to date, the morning hour be Plaintiffs’ complaint over the legisla- S. RES. 399 deemed expired, the time for the two tive actions of Senators is not cog- Whereas on January 4, 2010, during an as- leaders be reserved for their use later nizable before the courts. In addition, sault at the entrance of the Lloyd D. George in the day, and the Senate resume con- Senators’ involvement with their cam- Federal Courthouse in Las Vegas, Nevada, sideration of H.J. Res. 45, the debt paign committees does not constitute Court Security Officer Stanley Cooper was limit, as provided for under the pre- holding an office of the United States fatally wounded and died heroically in the vious order; further, I ask that when and does not violate the Constitution. line of duty while protecting the employees, the Senate resumes consideration of occupants, and visitors of the courthouse; This resolution authorizes the Senate Whereas Deputy United States Marshal H.J. Res. 45, there be 1 hour for debate Legal Counsel to represent the Sen- Richard J. ‘‘Joe’’ Gardner was wounded in equally divided and controlled between ators named as defendants in this case the line of duty while protecting the employ- the two leaders or their designees, with and to move for its dismissal. ees, occupants, and visitors of the court- Senator SANDERS controlling 15 min- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask house; utes of majority time prior to the first unanimous consent that the resolution Whereas the Court Security Officers and vote. be agreed to, the preamble be agreed members of the United States Marshals The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to, the motions to reconsider be laid Service and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Po- objection, it is so ordered. lice Department acted swiftly and bravely to upon the table, with no intervening ac- subdue the gunman and minimize risk and f tion or debate, and any statements re- injury to the public; and PROGRAM lating to the resolution be printed in Whereas the heroic actions of Court Secu- the RECORD. rity Officer Stanley Cooper, Deputy United Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, the Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without States Marshal Richard J. ‘‘Joe’’ Gardner, ate will not be in session until 8:20 p.m. objection, it is so ordered. and the law enforcement officers who re- tomorrow because of the Republicans’ The resolution (S. Res. 398) was sponded to the attack prevented additional 1-day issues conference. agreed to. harm to innocent bystanders: Now, there- Tomorrow is the State of the Union fore, be it The preamble was agreed to. Resolved, That the Senate— Address and Senators are encouraged The resolution, with its preamble, (1) commends the brave actions and quick to gather in the Senate Chamber at 8:20 reads as follows: thinking exhibited by Court Security Officer p.m. so that we may proceed to the S. RES. 398 Stanley Cooper during the assault at the en- Hall of the House at 8:30 p.m. to hear Whereas, in the case of Schonberg, et al. v. trance of the Lloyd D. George Federal Court- President Obama’s address. Sanders, et al., Case No. 5:09–CV–534, pending house on January 4, 2010; Senators should expect a series of in the United States District Court for the (2) offers its deepest condolences to the five rollcall votes to begin as early as family and friends of Court Security Officer Middle District of Florida, plaintiffs have 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. Those votes named as defendants five Senators; and Stanley Cooper, who valiantly gave his life in the line of duty; will be in relation to the debt limit res- Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and olution. 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government Act of (3) commends Deputy United States Mar- 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(1), the shal Richard J. ‘‘Joe’’ Gardner for his ac- Also, under a previous order, fol- Senate may direct its counsel to defend tions and bravery in responding to the as- lowing the series of votes Thursday Members of the Senate in civil actions relat- sault; morning, there will be 1 hour for de- ing to their official responsibilities: Now (4) wishes Deputy United States Marshal bate prior to a cloture vote on the therefore, be it Richard J. ‘‘Joe’’ Gardner a speedy recovery Bernanke nomination. from the wounds he sustained in the line of Resolved, That the Senate Legal Counsel is Mr. President, I would like to clarify authorized to represent Senators Lieberman, duty; and (5) applauds the Court Security Officers my unanimous consent request, and Lincoln, McConnell, McCain, and Sanders in that is that there be 1 hour of morning the case of Schonberg, et al. v. Sanders, et and members of the United States Marshals al. Service and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police business before the 1 hour of debate Department for their brave and courageous closing. f actions in responding to the assault at the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Duly HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse. noted. Without objection, it is so or- OFFICERS IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Mr. DURBIN. I suggest the absence of dered. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask a quorum. Mr. DURBIN. And the acknowledg- unanimous consent the Senate now The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ment of Mr. SANDERS’ right to control proceed to the consideration of S. Res. clerk will call the roll. 15 minutes be part of that. 399, submitted earlier today. The legislative clerk proceeded to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The call the roll. objection, it is so ordered. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask clerk will report the resolution by f unanimous consent the order for the title. quorum call be rescinded. ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 8:20 P.M. The legislative clerk read as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without TOMORROW A resolution (S. Res. 399) honoring the he- objection, it is so ordered. roic actions of Court Security Officer Stan- Mr. DURBIN. If there is no further ley Cooper, Deputy United States Marshal f business to come before the Senate, I Richard J. ‘‘Joe’’ Gardner, the law enforce- ORDERS FOR JANUARY 27 AND 28, ask unanimous consent the Senate ad- ment officers of the United States Marshals 2010 journ under the provisions of S. Res. Service and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police 397, as a further mark of respect for the Mr. DURBIN. I ask unanimous con- Department, and the Court Security Officers late Senator Mathias of Maryland. in responding to the armed assault at the sent when the Senate completes its There being no objection, the Senate, Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse on Jan- business today, it adjourn until 8:20 at 9:02 p.m., adjourned until Wednes- uary 4, 2010. p.m. on Wednesday, January 27; that day, January 27, at 8:20 p.m. There being no objection, the Senate following the prayer and pledge, the proceeded to consider the resolution. Journal of proceedings be approved to f Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask date, the morning hour be deemed ex- NOMINATIONS pired, the time for the two leaders be unanimous consent the resolution be Executive nominations received by reserved for their use later in the day, agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the Senate: and the motion to reconsider be laid and at 8:30 p.m. the Senate proceed as upon the table. a body to the Hall of the House to hear DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without an address from the President of the ELISABETH ANN HAGEN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE UNDER SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE FOR FOOD SAFETY, VICE objection, it is so ordered. United States; that upon conclusion of RICHARD A. RAYMOND, RESIGNED.

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FOREIGN SERVICE KARL M. LARSEN PATRICK A. SHOPE GEZA V. LORANTH ROBERT J. SIANI THE FOLLOWING-NAMED CAREER MEMBERS OF THE GUY R. MOISE MARK E. SIGLER SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEBORAH L. MUELLER PATRICK G. SLATTERY COMMERCE FOR PROMOTION WITHIN AND INTO THE SEN- BONNIE J. NOWACZYK TAMMY L. SMEEKS IOR FOREIGN SERVICE TO THE CLASSES INDICATED: EDUARDO SAN MIGUEL RONALD J. STAUFFER CAREER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, MATHIAS J. SUTTON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT CLASS OF CAREER MINISTER: ELIZABETH A. SYDOW TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR KAREN L. ZENS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LLOYD I. TERRY FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: CAREER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, PAUL T. THEISEN CLASS OF MINISTER-COUNSELOR: To be colonel KIMBERLY A. THOMPSON DAVID W. FULTON, OF VIRGINIA MARYBETH P. ULRICH THOMAS E. MOORE, OF VIRGINIA THOMAS J. PIZZOLO CONSTANCE M. VONHOFFMAN CAREER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, MICHAEL K. SAVAGE EDWIN O. WALLER CLASS OF COUNSELOR: CLIFFORD ZDANOWICZ, JR. ROBERT S. WEAVER MARIA J. ANDREWS, OF MISSOURI THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT PATRICK W. WEBB MICHAEL A. LALLY, OF NEW YORK TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR JOHN B. WILLIAMS JOHN M. MCCASLIN, OF OHIO FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: REGINALD A. MILLER, OF VIRGINIA IN THE ARMY RICHARD STEFFENS, OF NEW JERSEY To be colonel THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE AIR FORCE TARN M. ABELL TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE JOSEPH ALMODOVAR ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ROSS R. ANDERSON IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- COURTNEY J. ARNOLD To be colonel CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: LAEN D. AUGUST To be major general THOMAS L. AYERS LOUIS GEVIRTZMAN JAMES R. BARKLEY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT SAMUEL A. BELLIA BRIG. GEN. BYRON C. HEPBURN TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE HELEN K. BIRCHENOUGH ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C. SECTION 12203: IN THE ARMY LISA A. BOYCE DONALD R. BUCKLEY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT To be colonel JOHN H. BURLING TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY CHRISTINE M. CARTAYA UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BRENDA M. ARZU RICHARD M. COCKLEY JOHN W. HUSTLEBY To be brigadier general DAVID E. DAVIS CLAUDE L. LOVELL III THOMAS B. DAVIS TONY P. MEYER COLONEL JEFFREY N. COLT STEPHEN R. DAY JOHN R. MILLS COLONEL PETER A. DELUCA GARY W. DICKINSON COLONEL ROBERT M. DYESS, JR. TED A. DOEDERLEIN IN THE NAVY COLONEL DONALD M. MACWILLIE BRIAN M. DWYER IN THE AIR FORCE SAMUEL L. ELKINS THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR REGULAR KEVIN R. FESLER APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JAMES B. FINNEY UNITED STATES NAVY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR DALE A. FORMAN 531: FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: YVES T. FUHRMANN SCOTT D. GAHRING To be captain To be colonel TERENCE J. GIBSON DAVID W. TERHUNE DAVID A. NORDSTRAND ERNEST M. GOODMAN ANNE B. GUNTER To be commander THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MICHAEL P. HAMES TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR DOUGLAS L. HARRISON PETER G. MAYER FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: KATHY S. HASH CESAR C. SANTOS CATHLEEN A. HAVERSTOCK To be colonel HUBERT C. HEGTVEDT To be lieutenant commander HELEN K. CROUCH ROBERT W. HEHEMANN LEO C. ALTAMIRANO MICKRA H. KING JOHN M. HILLYER DANA M. HOWARD LISA E. BERGER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT ERIC A. JORGENSEN VIRGILIO A. CANTU TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR KENNETH L. KEMPER JOHN D. HARRAH, JR FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: CATHERINE K. KLEMAN DAREN R. MEALER KEITH A. KNUDSON CORY L. RUSSELL To be colonel TRACI L. KUEKERMURPHY OMAR SAEED DET R. SMITH RANDALL B. DELL CRAIG L. LAFAVE BRENDAN P. LEWIS EDDIE P. SANCHEZ THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR TEMPORARY STEVEN T. LIDDY APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TEDDY A. LUKE UNITED STATES NAVY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR JAMES T. MAIN 5721: FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: MARTHA J. MANN To be colonel TODD A. MANNING To be lieutenant commander JENNIFER A. MARRS CHARLES T. HUGUELET TIMOTHY J. MCCOY ERIC R. AKINS ROBERT LEE JOHN D. MCKAYE MARK B. ALLEN KENNETH B. MCKAY TONY H. MCKENZIE LARRY J. ARBUCKLE MICHAEL E. SAVAGE PATRICE A. MELANCON LARRION D. CASSIDY MARK D. METZ BRIAN L. COCHRAN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MICHAEL E. MICHNO JOSHUA P. CORBIN TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR DENISE M. MINNICK JANUARY J. CRIVELLO FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: JOSE R. MONTEAGUDO JOHN M. CYCYK To be colonel BRADFORD G. MONTGOMERY TIMOTHY J. DEBELAK ELLEN M. MOORE DANIEL R. FULTON GLENDA K. M. GRONES JEFFREY S. MULLEN PRESTON W. GILMORE TERESA W. RYAN MYLES P. MURPHY LEONARDO GIOVANNELLI SANDRA G. STEBLIN CHARLENE N. NELSON PATRICK A. GRIFFIN MONA P. TERNUS ROBERT S. OATES JOHN W. HAMILTON NANCY A. WESTBROOK RICHARD W. PARKINSON KARL D. HOERSTER CRAIG C. PETERS DAVID A. JOHNS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JAMES M. PHILLIPS DAVID J. LATTA TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR TERESA M. PITTS JASON E. MUCH FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: DAVID L. POND BRIAN T. MURPHY To be colonel CARL E. PRICE LEWIS J. PATTERSON PAUL R. PRYOR REGINALD N. PRESTON FRANK J. ARCHER BRYAN P. RADLIFF PATRICK K. PRUITT DAVID B. CARMACK WESLEY C. REED CRAIG M. REPLOGLE MATTHEW J. CAZAN RUSSELL P. REIMER DARIN R. RIGGS JAMES W. DICKEY MARK J. ROBERTS GREGORY K. RING LEE H. DIEHL ELWIN A. ROZYSKIE MATTHEW R. SHELLOCK SHARON H. EVERS BARRY A. RUTLEDGE MATTHEW F. THOMPSON APRIL S. FITZGERALD SCOTT A. SAUTER ADAM B. WEINER DOUGLAS E. HEMLER LANE A. SEAHOLM MICHELLE D. WEISSINGER KRISTINE H. HENDERSON HOUSTON A. SEWELL SCOTT T. WILBUR

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SUPPORT FOR H. RES. 1021 Oklahoma, and they had two children, Loretta lery of the Rayburn Museum was renamed in and Mike. H.G. served in the Army Air Force his honor, commemorated with the permanent SPEECH OF from 1942–1945 during WWII, spending 18 installation of his portrait. In 2005, H.G. was HON. RUSS CARNAHAN months in the India-Burma theater. Following doubly honored by the Friends of Sam Ray- his release from the service he returned to burn. He was given the Inaugural Public Serv- OF MISSOURI Fannin County where he briefly worked for ice Award and the award was named in his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bonham Abstract Company and the Farmers honor—the H.G. Dulaney Friends of Sam Ray- Wednesday, January 20, 2010 Home Administration Department of Agri- burn Award for Public Service. The same Mr. CARNAHAN. Madam Speaker, as culture. year, the Sam Rayburn Foundation estab- Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Sub- In 1951, 33-year-old H.G. Dulaney was per- lished a scholarship in his name. committee on International Organizations, suaded by a local attorney, Buster Cole, to go H.G. is survived by a son, Mike, and his Human Rights, and Oversight, I wanted to to Washington to work for Speaker Rayburn. wife Marla Dulaney and five grandchildren. He support the House Resolution which ex- H.G. enjoyed telling the story of his first trip to was preceded in death by his parents, Horace presses condolences to and solidarity with the Washington, D.C. with his shoes squeaking Greeley and Lucy Dulaney, his wife Rita people of Haiti in the aftermath of the dev- with every step he took and his many remem- Redman Dulaney and daughter, Loretta astating earthquake of January 12th, 2010. brances of ‘‘Mr. Sam,’’ probably the most pow- Dulaney Chapman. I would like to praise the work of Meds and erful man who ever led the U.S. House of Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Food for Kids (MFK), an internationally re- Representatives. H.G. spent several years as me in memory and in honor of this great nowned non-profit program, based in St. a Congressional Aide to Speaker Rayburn, American and historian who dedicated his life Louis. MFK was designated by the U.S. Agen- taking dictation and writing letters, among to preserving the history of this institution. He cy for International Development as an official many other tasks. Mr. Sam ultimately became will be truly missed. distributor of food to the malnourished people like a father to him. f of Haiti. In 1956, Mr. Sam appointed H.G. to take HONORING AND REMEMBERING It is also important to recognize and lever- care of his personal business at the library. MONIQUE PEGUES OF FORT age the work of international organizations While the library construction was being com- WORTH such as the United Nations and the World pleted, H.G. studied at the Library of Congress Food Program. This earthquake, which de- and the National Archives to prepare himself stroyed the U.N. Headquarters, has caused for his new job. He took special courses in ac- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS the greatest single loss of life in U.N. history. counting and library science at Southeastern OF TEXAS The U.N. Security Council voted on January University in Washington, D.C., and after he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES took over as Library Director in 1957, he con- 19 to send 3,500 more peacekeepers to Haiti. Tuesday, January 26, 2010 President Obama announced $100 million in tinued his studies at East Texas State Univer- additional assistance to help Haiti during this sity. Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise time of crisis. I want to help ensure that tax- H.G. Dulaney is a name that is synonymous today to honor and remember Monique payer resources, as well as donations given with the Sam Rayburn Library. He was ac- Pegues, who departed this life Friday, January through private charities, are spent efficiently, tively involved in preparations for the Library 22, 2010. transparently, and effectively, and are used to from its inception through construction and Ms. Pegues was a devoted Christian, wife, help those Haitians most in need. opening in 1957, and served as the Director of daughter, mother, sister and friend who left an Rebuilding efforts will take years. It is impor- the Library until 2002, including its transfer indelible mark on each person in which she tant that once this story slips from the front into The University of Texas at Austin in 1990. came in contact. She led an accomplished life pages of newspapers that the international Following his retirement, he was the Director that was exhibited to others through her love community, including the United States, is still Emeritus and Consultant at The Sam Rayburn of God, family and career. there to lend a lending hand. Library. During his years at the Rayburn Li- Ms. Pegues was an active member of First f brary he served as Co-Editor of ‘‘Impressions St John Baptist Church and a 1994 honors of Mr. Sam—A Cartoon Profile’’ (1987) and graduate of my alma mater, the University of IN MEMORY OF H.G. DULANEY ‘‘Speak, Mr. Speaker’’ (1978) and was the Edi- North Texas at Denton. As a respected col- tor of the Sam Rayburn Newsletter (1957– league, she was chosen by her peers to rep- HON. RALPH M. HALL 2002). Throughout more than half a century of resent them as President to the DFW Chapter OF TEXAS operation, H.G. nurtured the Library and of the Women’s Transportation Seminar IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES shared his wealth of knowledge and insights (WTS) and as Chairperson to the North Cen- about Speaker Rayburn with visitors and stu- tral Texas Regional Certification Agency Tuesday, January 26, 2010 dents from all over the country. (NCTRCA). Ms. Pegues was also a member Mr. HALL of Texas. Madam Speaker, last H.G. was a member of Ector United Meth- of several other organizations, such as Lead- year the fourth district of Texas and our Nation odist Church, Ector Masonic Lodge, Dodd City ership Fort Worth and Toastmasters Inter- lost a distinguished gentleman and historian Lions Club, The Texas Historical Commission, national. She also volunteered with Meals on from Ector, Texas. H.G. Dulaney passed away and the Fannin County Historical Commission. Wheels, Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Sal- on July 4th, 2009 at the age of 91. The great He also served a number of years on the vation Army. In strong recognition of her many H.G., a legendary presence aide in his own Ector Carson Cemetery Board and The Public accomplishments, Ms. Pegues was recognized right, was a longtime aide to the late Speaker Housing Authority Board. In 1980, H.G. re- in 2009 as part of Mass Transit’s exclusive na- of the House Sam Rayburn and served for ceived the Good Government Award from the tional list of ‘‘Top 40, Under 40’’. many years as Director of the Sam Rayburn Zeta Gamma chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the Emboldened with a can-do spirit, profes- Library in Bonham. Political Science National Honor Society, and sional demeanor and reserved confidence, H.G. Dulaney, son of Horace Greeley and he was also named Bonham Citizen of the Ms. Pegues quickly assimilated through the Lucy Dulaney, was born in Fannin County on Year in 1997, among many other awards he ranks of the Fort Worth Transportation Author- May 11, 1918 and lived there all of his life, ex- received over his lifetime. In September 2002, ity (The ‘‘T’’) to become the organization’s Di- cept for a few years in Washington working for in honor of his official retirement from the Sam rector of Governmental Relations. In this ca- Speaker Rayburn. He graduated from Ector Rayburn Library and Museum, the Fannin pacity, she developed effective long-lasting re- High School and attended Draughon’s Busi- County Commissioner’s Court and the City of lationships with key elected officials and staff- ness College in Dallas. He married Rita Bonham signed a proclamation declaring H.G. ers here on ‘‘The Hill’’ in Washington, DC and Redman on September 9, 1941 in Colbert, Dulaney Day. In addition, the main exhibit gal- in the Capitol in Austin, and was instrumental

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MALONEY with a never-ceasing love for the Fort Worth cating for immigrant rights, providing legal OF NEW YORK community in which she grew up and then counsel at my annual citizenship workshops, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chose to give back to by becoming a public and generously providing pro bono consulta- Tuesday, January 26, 2010 administrator. Yet for all her public accom- tion to the residents of the City of Commerce plishments, her private persona as a devoted whose homes were damaged by the derail- Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speaker, it is my wife to Calvin, and mother to three young ment of a Union Pacific train. great pleasure to pay tribute to the Federation sons Cortlin, Colin and Carrington, who to- of Italian American Organizations of Queens gether were her focal point and source of In 2005, I was particularly touched to be- for its tremendous contributions to the civic, pride, served as the most important and dedi- come the organization’s first-ever recipient of social and cultural life of our nation’s greatest cated role in which she attributed her joy, ad- the Edward R. Roybal Public Service Award. city. This month the Federation is installing its miration and love. Named in honor of my late father, the annual slate of 2010 officers at a ceremony presided Madam Speaker, today I rise and join the award recognizes individuals for their extraor- over by State Senator George Onorato at the Fort Worth community in honoring the exem- dinary public service to the Latino community. Istria Sport Club in Astoria. plary life, legacy and achievements of On behalf of my father and the Roybal family, The Federation of Italian American Organi- Monique Pegues as an affirmation to the I remain deeply grateful to MABA for honoring zation of Queens was founded in 1971 to rep- many contributions she bestowed upon all my father’s legacy of public service in this very resent and unify the diverse Italian American who knew her. special way. community in Queens. Currently the Federa- f I am sure my father would be very proud tion is comprised of thirty-four member groups, JACOB R. WILSON that this year’s Edward R. Roybal Public Serv- which each serve the community in a unique and substantial manner. By providing an um- ice Award will go to Mayor Antonio brella organization for these dozens of institu- Villaraigosa for his outstanding contributions to HON. SAM GRAVES tions, the Federation has enhanced the ability OF MISSOURI our city. MABA’s other outstanding honorees of all its member organizations to accomplish IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at this year’s February 6 anniversary gala at their goals and advance their interests. Tuesday, January 26, 2010 the Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles The Federation not only offers assistance to Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly are: Thomas Saenz; Herman Sillas; Eddie its member organizations, it directly offers a pause to recognize Jacob R. Wilson. Jacob is ‘‘Piolin’’ Sotelo; Mario Trujillo; Carlos Moyado; variety of services to individuals of all nation- a very special young man who has exempli- and The Law Firm of Moreno, Becerra and alities. It assists senior citizens with health, fied the finest qualities of citizenship and lead- Casillas. They are all to be commended for housing and insurance issues. Youths are ership by taking an active part in the Boy their steadfast advocacy on behalf of Latino served through the Federation’s Drug Aware- Scouts of America, Troop 249, and earning families. ness Run and Soccer programs. It helps meet the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. In celebrating MABA’s 50th Anniversary, it is the wider community’s diverse needs through Jacob has been very active with his troop, appropriate to take a look back to this fine or- the Federation’s voter registration drives, as participating in many scout activities. Over the ganization’s humble beginnings. The organiza- well as by offering classes in Defensive Driv- many years Jacob has been involved with tion’s roots actually trace back to 1956 when ing and English as a Second Language. I am pleased to join you in honoring the scouting, he has not only earned numerous Manuel Martinez was sworn in as an attorney merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- men and women the Federation of Italian in Los Angeles. Although there were few Mexi- ily, peers, and community. Most notably, American Organizations of Queens is installing can American attorneys at the time, Manuel Jacob has earned the rank of Firebuilder in as its new officers. I congratulate the Federa- Martinez quickly realized that attorneys of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Jacob has also con- tion’s President Joseph DiPietro, First Vice tributed to his community through his Eagle Mexican descent needed a support group to President Joseph Gaeta, Second Vice Presi- Scout project. Jacob led 20 scouts in the con- help guide their careers and ultimately suc- dent Caterina Curatoio, Third Vice President struction of a new 4x8 sign for Weston Chris- ceed in the legal profession. Three years later, Jerry Iannece, Treasurer Gino Macari, Assist- tian Church, at the corner of Washington and in 1959, he joined with another local attorney ant Treasurer Angelo Capone, Public Rela- Spring Streets in Weston, Missouri. named Antonio Bueno to form the Mexican tions officer Maria Fosco, Recording Secretary Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join Lawyers’ Club, which met regularly at El Vincenza Russo, Assistant Recording Sec- me in commending Jacob R. Wilson for his Farolito Restaurant in East Los Angeles. retary Sandro Iannese, Correspondence Sec- accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of In 1971, the Mexican Lawyers’ Club evolved retary John Ciafone, Parliamentarian Carlo America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- into the Mexican American Bar Association. Bucich, Historian Joseph Chiarappa, and Ser- ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. Today, MABA of Los Angeles County boasts geant at Arms Anthony Barrata. Under their f more than 800 members from various ethnic, leadership, this important organization will racial and political backgrounds. Through the surely continue to be a valuable resource to A TRIBUTE IN RECOGNITION OF the community. years, MABA of Los Angeles County is cred- THE MEXICAN AMERICAN BAR Madam Speaker, I ask that my distinguished ited with helping numerous generations of at- ASSOCIATION OF LOS ANGELES colleagues join me in saluting the great work torneys develop their careers while staying COUNTY (MABA) ON THE OCCA- of the Federation of Italian American Organi- SION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY true to its core mission of empowering and zations of Queens, and in recognizing the ex- giving back to the Latino community. Consid- traordinary men and women of the Federation HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD ered the voice and heart of the Latino legal and their contributions to the quality of life in OF CALIFORNIA community, MABA members have ascended New York City. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the highest levels of the legal community: in Tuesday, January 26, 2010 private practice, non-profit, and governmental f positions, including three appointments to the HONORING MR. FRED AJOOTIAN Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Madam Speaker, I California State Supreme Court. rise today to recognize the Mexican American OF LANCASTER COUNTY, VIRGINIA Bar Association of Los Angeles County Madam Speaker, on the occasion of MABA (MABA) on the occasion of its 50th Anniver- of Los Angeles County’s 50th Anniversary, I HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN sary. Headquartered in the South Park com- ask my colleagues to please join me in cele- OF VIRGINIA brating the growth and outstanding achieve- munity of Downtown Los Angeles in the 34th IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressional District, I am proud to represent ments of this distinguished and influential or- this non-profit organization dedicated to ad- ganization and in congratulating all of its mem- Tuesday, January 26, 2010 vancing the careers of Latinos in the legal pro- bers for making this visionary bar association Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise fession and empowering Latino communities. the success that it is today. today to pay tribute to Mr. Fred Ajootian. Fred

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In conclusion, Madam Speaker, I support cated father to their two children, Aileen and f this bill because it is another step to making Caroline. our cities and ports as safe as we possibly Fred began his life of service in the United RECOGNIZING THE HEROISM OF can. The Securing the Cities Initiative is a crit- States Navy during World War II on the USS RANDALL ‘‘RANDY’’ NORMAN OF ical national capability to detect the dangerous SIERRA off the coast of Shanghai, China. His HOLLEY, NEW YORK introduction of nuclear and radiological mate- passion for the Navy endured and he chose a rial. career in shipbuilding where he continued his HON. CHRISTOPHER JOHN LEE Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to life’s interest. As an avid outdoorsman, Fred OF NEW YORK join me in supporting H.R. 2611. also served on the Wetlands Board in Lan- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f caster County where he volunteered his time CELEBRATING 30TH ANNIVERSARY for many years. Tuesday, January 26, 2010 OF SONG TRIBUTE TO DR. MAR- Fred also was active after his retirement Mr. LEE of New York. Madam Speaker, I TIN LUTHER KING, JR. from shipbuilding, continuing his service ask that the House join me in recognizing Mr. through volunteering his time at the Rappa- Randall ‘‘Randy’’ Norman of Holley, New York, SPEECH OF hannock Pistol and Rifle Club. He also man- for his selfless actions on February 14, 2009. aged the Ocran Boat shop in White Stone, Vir- On that day, while Randy was on his way to HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE ginia. work, he saw Mary Silliman being attacked OF TEXAS Fred Ajootian will be greatly missed by all outside of Lakeside Hospital in Brockport, New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who knew him. He touched many people’s York. While trying to help Silliman, Randy was Wednesday, January 20, 2010 lives and the work that he did for his commu- shot and killed. Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam nity will never be forgotten. My thoughts and Randy chose to protect others with little re- Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. prayers are with his family and friends. gard for his own safety. Had Randy not taken 1010, ‘‘Celebrating the life and work of Dr. f the actions he did, the community could have Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 30th anni- IN HONOR OF THE 20TH ANNIVER- been subject to further terror. versary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute to Randy has posthumously received The SARY OF THE PARMA COMMU- Dr. King, ‘‘Happy Birthday,’’ introduced by my Stand Up Guy award for his heroic efforts to NITY GENERAL HOSPITAL’S distinguished colleague from Michigan, Rep- prevent bodily harm to a woman. He has also ELDER DAY CENTER resentative CONYERS. The first Dr. Martin Lu- earned praise from many members of the ther King, Jr. federal holiday was officially ob- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH community including Sergeant Mark Cuzzupoli served on January 20, 1986, and was cele- who offered these kind words: ‘‘I would defi- brated with a concert headlined by Stevie OF OHIO nitely characterize him as a hero. As a person Wonder, who has, in the years since, contin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who tried to make a difference.’’ ued his commitment to promoting peace and Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Madam Speaker, I ask that the House join equality, for which he has been recognized Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise me today in recognizing Randy Norman’s self- with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the today to recognize the Parma Community less actions last February. We can all learn a National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, General Hospital’s ElderCenter, as it cele- lot from Randy’s selflessness on that February Tennessee. brates twenty years of providing a haven of day last year. Stevie Wonder encouraged the establish- recreation, socialization, medical care and ex- f ment of a federal holiday in recognition of Dr. ercise for adults with mild to moderate impair- King on his album sleeve for ‘‘Hotter Than HOMELAND SECURITY ACT OF 2002 ments. July’’ by expressing that, ‘‘I and a growing Recognizing the need for adult day services, AMENDMENT number of people believe that it is time for our Parma Hospital, an independent, community country to adopt legislation that will make Jan- SPEECH OF hospital located in the heart of Parma, Ohio, uary 15, Martin Luther King’s birthday, a na- created the ElderCenter. It provides resources HON. LAURA RICHARDSON tional holiday, both in recognition of what he and comfort for adults transitioning through OF CALIFORNIA achieved and as a reminder of the distance mental and physical challenges of impairment, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which still has to be traveled.’’ The tribute illness and aging. The ElderCenter also pro- song ‘‘Happy Birthday,’’ became a rallying cry Wednesday, January 20, 2010 vides an incalculable source of support, peace that led to 6,000,000 signatures supporting a of mind and respite for caregivers, most of Ms. RICHARDSON. Madam Speaker, as a federal holiday in honor of civil rights leader whom are family members. member of the Homeland Security Committee, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legislation desig- The programs and services of the I rise today in strong support of H.R. 2611, nating the third Monday of January as a fed- ElderCenter are designed to accommodate which will amend the Homeland Security Act eral holiday in observance of Dr. Martin Luther adults of all ages and diagnoses. ElderCenter of 2002 to authorize the Securing the Cities King, Jr. occurred on November 3, 1983, was offers regular medical checks, nutritious meals Initiative of the Department of Homeland Se- signed into law. This campaign secured a fed- and snacks, opportunities for socialization and curity. This legislation will implement a unified eral holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, physical and mental stimulation. The services strategy and provide the technology for de- Jr., which lasted for fifteen years, with the and support provided by ElderCenter allows fending New York City, Long Island and sur- 1980 Stevie Wonder song that solidified the clients to remain in their homes for many rounding areas against radiological and nu- campaign’s success. years. In 2006, the ElderCenter Day Program clear threats. The life and work of Dr. King, to advance was honored with the ‘‘Service to Seniors I would like to acknowledge Speaker PELOSI justice, equality, and peace for an entire Award’’ by the Western Reserve Area Agency and Chairman THOMPSON for their leadership human race ended prematurely when he was on Aging. In addition, the Day Program has in bringing this important bill to the floor. I assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, on April sparked the interest of researchers at Case would also like to thank my colleague Con- 4, 1968, while he was challenging the wages Western Reserve University, whose initial find- gressman KING, who authored this important and treatment of Memphis sanitation workers. ings revealed that ElderCenter participants are legislation. Four days after the assassination of Dr. King, fifty percent less likely to be readmitted to the H.R. 2611 amends the Homeland Security on April 8, 1968, Representative JOHN CON- hospital than those who did not participate. Act of 2002 to authorize appropriations to the YERS, Jr. introduced legislation to recognize These results show that the true power of Director of the Domestic Nuclear Detection Of- civil rights leader Dr. King with a federal holi- wellbeing is in direct relationship to the part- fice of the Department of Homeland Security day coinciding with his birthday on January nership between home and community. (DHS) for the Securing the Cities Initiative. 15, 1929. Madam Speaker and Colleagues, please The Initiative uses next generation radiation Stevie Wonder dedicated his album sleeve join me in honor of the founders, staff, volun- detection technology to detect the transport of for ‘‘Hotter Than July,’’ an album released on

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:32 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K26JA8.007 E26JAPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS E84 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 26, 2010 September 29, 1980, and upon which ‘‘Happy As such, I strongly support this legislation and fended our freedoms, and made sacrifices for Birthday’’ is recorded, to Dr. King, with an in- urge my colleagues to join me and do the our liberties. scription that read, ‘‘Martin Luther King, Jr. same. I am very proud that Mr. Callahan will re- showed us, non-violently, a better way of life, f ceive the Citizen of the Year award in Poplar a way of mutual respect, helping us to avoid Bluff, Missouri. He has earned this recognition much bitter confrontation and inevitable blood- IN RECOGNITION OF MARY COLE- several times over, and I commend Mr. Cal- shed.’’ On January 17, 2000, for the first time, MAN GILMER’S 105TH BIRTHDAY lahan and his excellent work to the U.S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was officially House of Representatives. observed in all fifty states. HON. MIKE ROGERS f Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a dreamer. OF ALABAMA TRIBUTE TO DR. RAJESH VYAS His dreams were a tool through which he was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able to lift his mind beyond the reality of his Tuesday, January 26, 2010 segregated society, and into a realm where it HON. ED WHITFIELD was possible that white and black, red and Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, OF KENTUCKY brown, and all others live and work alongside I would like to request the House’s attention IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES each other and prosper. But Martin Luther today to pay recognition to the special life of Tuesday, January 26, 2010 King, Jr. was not just an idle daydreamer. He Mary Coleman Gilmer of Montgomery, Ala- shared his visions through speeches that moti- bama. Mr. WHITFIELD. Madam Speaker, I rise vated others to join in his nonviolent effort to Mrs. Gilmer was born on January 24, 1905 today to honor a member of our Foreign Serv- lift themselves from poverty and isolation by in Conecuh County, Alabama. In 1926, Mrs. ice and a great American. Dr. Rajesh Vyas is creating a new America where equal justice Gilmer married Gaddie Gilmer, and in the a former resident of Kentucky’s First Congres- and institutions were facts of life. 1940’s she graduated from Alabama State sional district and currently serves as our na- It appears that too many of our nation’s Teacher’s College High School Class. tion’s Regional Medical Officer at the U.S. Em- young people have forgotten how to dream. Mrs. Gilmer and her husband Gaddie adopt- bassy in Manila. Recently, Dr. Vyas celebrated They have forgotten what Dr. Martin Luther ed two daughters, Cubie Rae Chambliss and his twentieth year of practicing medicine. King, Jr. taught us, when he started his jour- Jacqueline Lorraine Larry from two of her Prior to starting with the State Department, ney towards equality—with peace in his heart nieces. Both daughters graduated from Ala- Dr. Vyas practiced medicine for two years at and the dream of equality in his eyes. bama State University. Mrs. Gilmer now has Logan Memorial Hospital and lived in Russell- Today, children and young people often ask: five grandchildren. ville, Kentucky, both in my Congressional dis- ‘‘What is a dream?’’ or ‘‘How can it change my Mrs. Gilmer has spent her life actively work- trict. Dr. Vyas also served our nation’s vet- life?’’ We must once again introduce our ing in the church and has been the Minister of erans at the Department of Veterans Affairs young people to the life of Dr. King and his music at several churches in Alabama. She for a number of years. enduring dream. His vision is still so pertinent also worked for the Atlanta Life Insurance After joining the Foreign Service, Dr. Vyas today, our lives continue to be shaped by his Company for many years. was posted to Pakistan and served at our efforts. Today her friends and family will celebrate Islamabad Embassy. From there he was dis- A young Martin managed to find a dream, her birthday in Montgomery. I would like to patched to his current position in Manila. He one that he pieced together from his read- join her family and friends in wishing Mrs. has responsibility for overseeing the medical ings—in the Bible, and literature, and just Mary Coleman Gilmer a very Happy 105th services provided at a number of our diplo- about any other book he could get his hands Birthday. matic missions throughout Asia. In other on. And not only did those books help him f words, Dr. Vyas serves and protects the men educate himself, but they also allowed him to and women who represent our country at our work through the destructive and traumatic ex- HONORING MR. ROB CALLAHAN Embassies and Consulates throughout the periences of blatant discrimination, and the world. discriminatory abuse inflicted on himself, his HON. JO ANN EMERSON Ironically, when a Foreign Service officer re- family, and his people. OF MISSOURI cently became very ill in Manila, this same Dr. The life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Vyas who had practiced medicine in my Con- Jr. was properly captured in Dr. King’s most Tuesday, January 26, 2010 gressional district in Kentucky took steps that famed speech, ‘‘I Have A Dream,’’ on August saved his life, and that officer was a former 28, 1963, when he said, ‘‘I have a dream that Mrs. EMERSON. Madam Speaker, I rise member of my own staff. Dr. Vyas accurately one day this nation will rise up and live out the today to honor the good work of a dedicated assessed the situation, determined what the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these public servant in Missouri’s Eighth Congres- individual needed and then developed a plan truths to be self-evident, that all men are cre- sional District. Mr. Rob Callahan has made a that took into account the limits of local health ated equal.’ ’’ The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther wonderful commitment to the residents of care to get the American officer the care and King, Jr. is continued today, as evidenced by southern Missouri who have served our coun- treatment he needed. Without the doctor’s sit- the work of organizations like the National As- try in uniform. Once a year, Mr. Callahan uational and cultural awareness, this American sociation for the Advancement of Colored leads a trip for veterans who would like to visit diplomat might have lost his life. People (NAACP) and the Southern Christian Washington, DC called the Southeast Missouri Dr. Vyas has spent twenty years practicing Leadership Conference, which is currently led Honor Tour. medicine and a significant number of those by Dr. King’s daughter, Bernice King, and was While they are here, the veterans of Amer- years serving and protecting our veterans and at one time led by Dr. King’s son, Martin Lu- ican military service can see the monuments our diplomats overseas. I know his wife and ther King, III. In addition to organizations, the erected to honor them. They are able to visit two sons are tremendously proud of him and legacy of Dr. King continues on today with the memorials that stand in testament to the I am, too. I ask the House to join me in salut- people in the United States and throughout Americans who served alongside them, and ing this fine American who protects those who the world, with individual acts of compassion, Mr. Callahan ensures that they are able to have served us in our armed forces and the courage, and peace. visit Capitol Hill. The planning and logistics of men and women of our diplomatic corps who This legislation will benefit the well-being of these trips are not simple but Mr. Callahan are serving us at this very moment overseas. the public as it celebrates the life and work of does an exemplary job not only of ensuring f Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 30th an- the trip is worthwhile, but also of finding niversary of the Stevie Wonder tribute song to sources of support from the community so the HONORING DAVID A. FORD Dr. King. It recognizes the legacy left by Dr. veterans (most of whom are on fixed incomes) Martin Luther King, Jr. with commitments to can afford the considerable expense of the HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL freedom, equality, and justice, as exhibited by trip. OF NEW YORK Stevie Wonder and so many others; and fi- Mr. Callahan is a 20-year veteran of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nally, encourages the people of the United U.S. Air Force, and he understands the pride States to commemorate the legacy of Dr. King of service felt by every veteran who is able to Tuesday, January 26, 2010 by renewing pledges to advance those prin- visit our Nation’s capital. It is a wonderful way Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, a community ciples and actions that are consistent with Dr. to say thank you to the Americans in Southern prospers and thrives on the contributions of its King’s belief that ‘‘all men are created equal.’’ Missouri who have served our country, de- citizens to the common good. David A. Ford

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The parish elementary ership is directly responsible for this incredible are few aspects of life in Mount Vernon that school opened in 1937, and properties were growth over the last 28 years. he has not touched and made better. acquired for a parish office, parish hall and Colleen is an outstanding asset to the West- While his life was community involvement, buildings for religious education. Two mahog- ern New York business community and I wish his passion was politics. From 1969 to 1996, any side altars, a magnificent mural and to extend my deepest appreciation for the out- he was Chairman of the Mount Vernon Demo- stained glass windows were added in the standing work she has done over the last 28 cratic City Committee. He is Chairman of the 1950s and 1960s. In 1977, the Oak St. House years. Black Democrats of Westchester County and was acquired for the religious education pro- Madam Speaker, I ask that this body please a member of the Council of Black Elected gram, and in 1984, the Ramona St. House join me in recognizing the many wonderful Democrats of New York State. He is also a was purchased, followed by the acquisition of contributions Colleen has made to the Am- New York State Committeeperson for the 84th two adjacent residential properties. By 1994, herst community, and wish her much contin- Assembly District. More personally, and to my more space was needed, and the Vision ued success in the months and years ahead. joy, he serves as my Special Assistant. Project to build a new ministerial campus was He has also served as President of the created. The challenge was to tear down, re- f Lions Club of Mount Vernon and President of model or relocate everything but the church. the Mount Vernon YMCA. He is a Life Mem- The groundbreaking ceremonies took place in PERSONAL EXPLANATION ber of the 369 Veteran’s Association, and a June 1997, and the completion of the Vision Life Member of the Mount Vernon NAACP. He Project was in 2000. is Chairman of the Board of Mount Vernon Over the course of one hundred years, the HON. W. TODD AKIN Neighborhood Health Center and a member of leadership of Holy Family Church has included OF MISSOURI the National Association of Health Care Pro- the Right Reverend Michael J. Galvin from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES viders. 1922–1923, Reverend James B. Morris from And under his leadership the Board of 1926–1954, the Right Reverend Leo Joseph Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Water Supply has continued a longstanding Murphy from 1954–1971, Reverend Monsignor Mr. AKIN. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. tradition of excellence. Thomas McGovern from 1968–1984 and Rev- 11 on motion to suspend the rules and pass, He is a veteran of WWII. He is married to erend Monsignor Clement J. Connolly from as amended—H.R. 3538—the Idaho Wilder- the former Eula (Daisy) Gadson and is the 1984 to the present. ness Resources Protection Act, had I been proud father of five children (David Jr., Renee, Since its inception, Holy Family Church has present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Garey, Michael, and Karen). He has five provided spiritual guidance and tangible sup- grandchildren: Rachel, Shaarod, Nardara, port to the greater South Pasadena commu- f Jerel and David Christopher) and one great- nity. Some of the church’s many programs in- grandchild, Amira. clude the Giving Bank, which provides direct HONORING JOHN SHIELDS David is retiring and I wish him all the very relief to people in the Los Angeles area facing best that retirement has to offer. This is Mount hunger, Detention Ministry, which reaches out Vernon’s loss for he has contributed to his to incarcerated youth at Juvenile Hall, Infant HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL community for longer and better than we are Care Outreach Program, which serves low-in- OF NEW YORK ever likely to see again. On a personal note I come women and families in need, Pastoral IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES am happy to say that he will still be advising Care: Ministry to the Elderly and Sick and Tuesday, January 26, 2010 me, which means he will still be helping me to sponsorship of Boy Scout Troop 333. Church help the people of Mount Vernon. parishioners are involved with Dolores Mission Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, for a Democ- f in East Los Angeles, serving on their school racy to succeed, the people have to be an ac- advisory board and tutoring in the after-school tive part of the political process. John Shields, A TRIBUTE TO HOLY FAMILY program. who is retiring as the Mayor of Nyack, joined CHURCH I consider it a great privilege to recognize the political process, albeit later in life than Holy Family Church upon its one-hundredth most people. HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF anniversary, and I ask all Members to join me He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania OF CALIFORNIA in congratulating the congregation for their one and grew up as something of an Army brat, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hundred years of service to the community. traveling from place to place. After high school Tuesday, January 26, 2010 f he tried summer stock. He moved to New York City in 1965 where he sold caviar and Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today HONORING COLLEEN DIPIRRO FOR worked in a drug rehabilitation center. He went to honor the centennial anniversary of Holy HER DEDICATED SERVICE AS to City College of New York, graduating in Family Church of South Pasadena, California. PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE 1972, and for the next 30 years taught in New In 1906, land was purchased for the con- AMHERST, NEW YORK CHAMBER York City schools. struction of a Catholic church and Bishop OF COMMERCE Thomas J. Conaty assigned Reverend Richard He moved to Nyack in 1976 and in 1994 he J. Cotter, D.D. the task of establishing a new HON. CHRISTOPHER JOHN LEE ran for the Nyack Village Board and was elect- parish in South Pasadena located at El Centro ed Trustee. There followed two more terms as OF NEW YORK Trustee and four terms as Mayor and now he Street and Fremont Avenue. On May 10, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1910, seventy-five families gathered with Fa- is retiring from elective office. ther Cotter for worship in a small cottage at Tuesday, January 26, 2010 John is primarily an activist, and got into the El Centro/Fremont location and called Mr. LEE of New York. Madam Speaker, I politics as an extension of his activism. In themselves Holy Family Parish. ask that this body join me in congratulating 2004 he sued New York State for the right for By the following August, a temporary ‘‘bun- Colleen DiPirro of Williamsville, New York for same sex couples to marry. He noted that as galow church’’ was built to house the growing her 28 years of dedicated service to the Am- Mayor, he could legally marry heterosexual congregation until funds could be raised for a herst Chamber of Commerce. couples while the state denied him that equal more permanent building. On November 24, When Colleen began her involvement with right for himself. And while he may have lost 1923, the property at Fremont Avenue and the Amherst Chamber of Commerce, she was the suit he has not quit the battle. Rollin Street, where the church stands today, the only staff member. Membership in the or- He still lives in Nyack, is still involved in the was acquired for construction of a new church. ganization was at 180 and the Chamber’s community, serving on the Board of Directors Designed by architect Emmett G. Martin, this budget was $24,000 per year. of Head Start of Rockland. He has not de- beautiful house of worship, recognized as one Shortly after Colleen assumed leadership of cided what to do next, but I wish him all the of the finest examples of Spanish Renais- the Chamber, it was named one of the ten best that life has to offer in this next stage of sance Baroque architecture in Southern Cali- largest in all of New York State. his life.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:32 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JA8.006 E26JAPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS E86 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 26, 2010 HONORING THE SPIRIT OF THE bian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender commu- This cry for help has been answered by the WHEELIN’ TEAM 457 nity. students and staff of Dillard Elementary Maurice served in the Navy during World School. They are committed to raising $5,000 HON. CANDICE S. MILLER War II, before attending Wayne State Univer- for the people of Haiti through community OF MICHIGAN sity in Detroit. After attending and teaching at fundraisers and have already begun a coin IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other universities, he traveled to Japan as a drive with great enthusiasm. This is our nation Fulbright scholar, then finally to Tucson to at its finest hour. Seeing communities all Tuesday, January 26, 2010 teach. across the nation rally around this noble cause Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Madam Speaker, The founder of the University of Arizona’s is a reminder of the human compassion and I would like to acknowledge the members of ceramics program in 1955, Maurice received dignity that we all share. Wheelin’ Team 457, based in North Branch, several prestigious awards during his career, My office is proud to support Dillard Ele- Michigan. Wheelin’ Team 457 is a 501(c)(3) including a National Endowment for the Arts mentary School in its efforts, as are many of nonprofit organization that was founded in grant in 1986 and the UA’s Creative Teaching my constituents and businesses in Florida’s 2003 by current President Ray K. Brown. The Award. Maurice’s commitment to supporting 23rd district, including Paradise Bank, The primary mission of the group is to assist the other artists was unflagging and genuine. He Westside Gazette, and Palm Harbor Prep. physically challenged with outdoor and indoor would invariably turn up at openings and con- Madam Speaker, the students and staff of sports and other recreational activities. The tribute his works to galleries, both big and Dillard Elementary School are role models for team also engages in an extraordinary com- small. us all. I hope that we will follow their example munity relations campaign to educate the pub- Always the activist, Maurice single-handedly and dig deep to help the people of Haiti in one lic on disability issues. took it upon himself to register people to vote. of its darkest hours. In addition to providing a wonderful service He felt that it was his duty to make sure that f to the State of Michigan and the country, everyone, regardless of background, had a CONGRATULATIONS TO THE INAU- Wheelin’ Team 457 has been very successful voice. When he retired in 1989, he became GURAL GRADUATING CLASS OF in competitive wheelchair sports. The team is more involved in the effort to help fight dis- THE VERDUGO POWER ACADEMY undefeated and has posted a remarkable crimination against the LGBT community. overall record of 13 wins and zero losses. I Maurice was quoted in a 2004 article as think it is fair to say that no matter the sport saying, ‘‘It’s not just about equal rights for us. HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF it is extremely difficult to maintain perfection It’s about equal rights for everyone. Do we OF CALIFORNIA over an extended time period. want to take a step forward or a step back?’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This accomplishment, and the increased Maurice never stepped back. He was an ex- Tuesday, January 26, 2010 popularity of Wheelin’ Team 457, has allowed traordinary man and a true individual. His role Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today members to expand beyond the sports world as an activist for equality and human rights to honor the first graduating class of the and assist people with other activities like fish- will not soon be forgotten. Verdugo Power Academy—a partnership be- ing, hunting, billiards and archery just to name I was privileged to know Maurice personally. tween Glendale Community College, The a few. I want to congratulate Wheelin’ Team Always enthusiastic, I could count on not only Verdugo Workforce Investment Board and 457 on reaching this notable achievement and his support but his passion. His dedication to Glendale Water and Power. applaud you all for your hard work and dedica- the community was never-ending. The organizations have joined together to tion to be the best. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Maurice establish a new training program for people in- Furthermore, I want to commend team for Grossman and thank him for being a role terested in working in the power industry. The the work they do to help citizens with physical model for so many of us. program will address the projected shortage of challenges to get their lives ‘‘moving’’ once f utility workers in the power utility industry and again. As human beings, we sometimes can RECOGNIZING THE RELIEF EF- the challenges in recruiting and retention, and fall victim to our own self-sorrow. But Wheelin’ FORTS OF DILLARD ELEMEN- will create a local source to produce qualified Team 457 has made it a priority to help those TARY SCHOOL FOR THE PEOPLE job candidates. living with physical disabilities stay motivated. OF HAITI This project is funded through a Verdugo I know this is a constant and a tremendous Workforce Investment Board grant from the challenge, but I believe the members of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that Wheelin’ Team 457 are ready to face any ob- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS has been awarded to Glendale Community stacle head-on, fulfilling their mission each OF FLORIDA College—a prime example of last year’s stim- and every day! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ulus bill producing a better trained workforce I offer Wheelin’ Team 457 my best wishes Tuesday, January 26, 2010 and new jobs. for 2010! As the Team states on its Web site, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Madam Speaker, The first class of students completed their ‘‘When it comes to adapting, we have many challenging 16-week program and graduated ways to make the task of participation a re- I rise today to honor the students and staff of Dillard Elementary School in Ft. Lauderdale, on January 15, 2010. These new graduates ality. There is nothing more rewarding than to now have the opportunity to pursue a well- see someone take part in an activity that they Florida, for their dedication to helping the peo- ple of Haiti in the wake of the 7.0 earthquake paying career with a utility. thought was out of their ability.’’ I offer my congratulations to the graduates of January 12, 2010. Not enough sorrow can I echo these words and I urge Wheelin’ and wish them well in their future endeavors. be expressed for the people of Haiti and all Team 457 to continue to roll on! I also offer my thanks and congratulations to those affected by this tragic event. f the faculty, staff and community leaders who Every day, more information filters in from developed the instructional curriculum and HONORING MAURICE GROSSMAN Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas that be- provided the facilities, materials, instructional gins to shed light on the extent of the catas- support and technical expertise that made the ´ trophe in Haiti. This earthquake was a horror HON. RAUL M. GRIJALVA program a tremendous success. of epic proportions. It is estimated that over OF ARIZONA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 200,000 Haitians, including hundreds of peo- ple from countries around the world, have HONORING DR. BRUCE Tuesday, January 26, 2010 died. In the aftermath of disaster, there have BELLINGHAM Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, it is my been numerous aftershocks reaching mag- pleasure to rise today to honor Maurice Gross- nitudes of up to 6.1, and more unrest is ex- HON. JOE COURTNEY man, one of Tucson’s true treasures, who pected. For years, Haitians have lived in mis- OF CONNECTICUT ery beyond human understanding. Long after passed away January 21st at the age of 82. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Maurice was beloved by many who knew the final aftershock, the thousands of Haitians him, not just for his art but for his dedication left homeless, injured, and starving will have Tuesday, January 26, 2010 to human rights and the Democratic Party. to rebuild their country from the ground up. It Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise A retired art professor from the University of is our moral duty as members of our global today to mark the passing of a great educator Arizona, Maurice Grossman spent his life as a community to provide aid to Haiti in its time of and true champion for the arts hi eastern Con- ceramic artist, activist and a leader in the Les- great need. necticut. Dr. Bruce Bellingham of Coventry,

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He Bill has always stood by his commitment line steep hillsides. was a member of the American Federation of and dedication to ‘‘service above self.’’ Haiti sits on a large fault that has caused Musicians, the Viola da Gamba Society of Madam Speaker, I ask that this House join catastrophic quakes in the past, but this one Great Britain, an associate member of Early me in recognizing Bill for his commitment to was described as among the most powerful to Music America, and President of the Viola da the Batavia Rotary Club and achieving Hon- hit the region within the last 200 years. With Gamba Society of America. He joined the Uni- orary status in the organization. many poor residents living in tin-roof shacks versity of Connecticut faculty in 1974 and was f that sit precariously on steep ravines and with a Professor Emeritus of Music History in much of the construction in Port-au-Prince and UConn’s School of Fine Arts. IN RECOGNITION OF THE NA- elsewhere in the country of questionable qual- His passion for the music and culture of the TIONAL URBAN FELLOWS 40TH ity, the expectation was that the quake caused past was matched only by his contributions to ANNIVERSARY major damage to buildings and significant loss the present. In 1976, Dr. Bellingham directed of life. the Storrs Collegium Musicum, where music of HON. JERROLD NADLER The dimensions of the disaster are still un- the late Middle Ages, Renaissance and Ba- OF NEW YORK folding, but Haiti’s Prime Minister Jean-Max roque periods was performed on original or IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bellerive told CNN that he believes there are well over 100,000 dead, and leading senator masterfully recreated instruments of the era. Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Around this same time, he founded and con- Youri Latortue estimated the number at pos- ducted the Willimantic Orchestra. In 1983, he Mr. NADLER of New York. Madam Speaker, sibly as high as 500,000, according the Asso- celebrated the 150th anniversary of I rise today in recognition of the National ciated Press. Willimantic’s incorporation by bringing local tal- Urban Fellows on the occasion of its 40th an- America is responding, and will continue to ent together to perform Burton Leavitt’s oper- niversary. respond with immediate humanitarian assist- etta The Frogs of Windham. The National Urban Fellows has recruited ance to help the people of this struggling is- Dr. Bellingham was also a passionate volun- and developed mid-career men and women of land nation rebuild their livelihoods. I send my teer who used his great knowledge of culture color in pursuit of equity and social justice condolences to the people and government of and history to meaningfully engage members since 1970. National Urban Fellows is the only Haiti as they grieve once again in the after- of his community. He was a long-time patron program in the country where individuals re- math of a natural disaster. As Haiti’s neighbor, of the Jorgenson Center for the Performing ceive both an advanced degree and essential it is the United States’ responsibility to help Arts and founding member of its CoStars vol- leadership experience. The 14-month, full-time Haiti recover, and build the capacity to miti- unteer organization. He actively participated in graduate degree program comprises two se- gate against future disasters. youth outreach programs at Jorgenson and mesters of academic course work and a nine- American and her allies have already initi- taught at UConn’s Center for Learning in Re- month mentorship assignment. The program ated a comprehensive, interagency response tirement as well as the Adult Learning Pro- culminates with a Master of Public Administra- to the earthquake. The State Department, De- gram in West Harford. Dr. Bellingham and his tion Degree (MPA) from Bernard M. Baruch partment of Defense, Department of Home- wife, Deborah Walsh Bellingham, were recipi- College, School of Public Affairs, of the City land Security, Coast Guard, USAID—all ents of the School of Fine Arts Outstanding University of New York. After graduation Alum- worked overnight to ensure that critical re- Volunteer Award in 2009 for their support and ni work in public service, government and non- sources are positioned to support the re- service. profit leadership. For 40 years National Urban sponse and recovery effort, including efforts to Dr. Bellingham will be dearly missed by his Fellows has developed leaders who identify find and assist American citizens in Haiti. students, fellow educators, and the artistic issues, shape solutions and form policy. U.S. Southern Command will deploy a team community of eastern Connecticut. The depth Today, 40 years later, National Urban Fel- of 30 people to Haiti to support U.S. relief ef- of affection for Bruce was visibly on display lows has graduated well over 1,100 men and forts in the aftermath of yesterday’s dev- January 10, 2010 at his memorial service at women of color who hold policy-making posi- astating earthquake. The team includes U.S. von der Mehden Recital Hall on the University tions as mayors, city and county managers, military engineers, operational planners, and a of Connecticut campus that filled to capacity. commissioners and officers of major nonprofit command and control group and communica- I ask my colleagues to join me in mourning and philanthropic organizations in urban areas tion specialists, will arrive in Haiti today on two the loss and honoring the life of Bruce Bel- across the country. C–130 Hercules aircraft. The team will work lingham. The National Urban Fellows program’s 40 with U.S. Embassy personnel as well as Hai- f years of distinguished work is commendable tian, United Nations and international officials and fully deserving of the recognition. Please to assess the situation and facilitate follow on HONORING WILLIAM ‘‘BILL’’ join me in congratulating this esteemed orga- U.S. military support. BROWN FOR ACHIEVING HON- nization. Our friends in the international community ORARY STATUS IN THE BATAVIA f must also be commended for their efforts. The (NY) ROTARY CLUB United Nations is releasing $10 million from its ACCELERATION OF INCOME TAX emergency funds. The European Commission BENEFITS FOR CHARITABLE has approved C3 million ($4.37 million) with HON. CHRISTOPHER JOHN LEE CASH CONTRIBUTIONS OF NEW YORK more funds likely. Countless other nations from Germany, to China, to Israel to Mexico IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEECH OF have also pledged support. I commend each Tuesday, January 26, 2010 HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE of these nations for coming to a nation in dire Mr. LEE of New York. Madam Speaker, I OF TEXAS need of assistance. ask that the House join me in recognizing Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Many of my constituents ask what they can William ‘‘Bill’’ Brown of Batavia, New York on do to help, or how they can find their loved achieving Honorary status in the Batavia Ro- Wednesday, January 20, 2010 ones. Those who are interested in helping im- tary Club. Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Madam mediately can text ‘HAITI’ to ‘90999’ and a do- Bill has been recognized to receive this Speaker. I rise in support of H.R. 4462—a bill nation of $10 will be made automatically to the award by distinguishing himself through ‘‘meri- that will accelerate the income tax benefits for Red Cross for relief efforts. The donation will torious service in the furtherance of Rotary charitable cash contributions for the relief of be charged to your cell phone bill. ideals.’’ victims of the earthquake in Haiti. The outpouring of support and funding from Bill first joined the Batavia Rotary Club in As you know, on Tuesday, January 12th, a the American people was both instant and January of 1960, and he served as the organi- massive, 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck sustained. According to the Washington Post, zation’s president from 1974 to 1975. He was Haiti near the capital of Port-au-Prince. There the text messaging effort raised $5 million in one of the first Batavia Rotary Club members is still no official estimate of death or destruc- its first day, breaking the previous one-day

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:32 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JA8.014 E26JAPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS E88 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 26, 2010 record of about $450,000. Text-message do- Upon his return to the United States, Daniel award for youth empowerment from MCI and nations continue to play a larger-than-ex- entered the Wharton School of the University Hispanic Magazine, and the ‘‘California All pected role in the push for earthquake relief in of Pennsylvania and earned an MBA in 1970. Star Dad’s’’ Award by the California Depart- Haiti. As of late Sunday, the American Red He worked for Lipton Tea and at the U.S. De- ment of Social Services. Cross said that it had collected pledges of partment of the Interior in Washington, D.C., Madam Speaker and distinguished col- about $103 million, including $22 million where he met his wife, Ann Cabot Richardson. leagues, I ask you to join me in wishing Bobby through the text donation program. Another or- They were married in 1975 and moved to Arias a happy birthday and best wishes for ganization, Partners in Health, raised $25 mil- Houston. In 1977, the couple moved to San continued success. lion in the five days following the Jan. 12 Francisco where Dan launched a successful fi- f earthquake in Haiti. This is equal to what it nancial services consulting company, Berkey IN HONOR OF LANCE CORPORAL budgeted for Haiti in all of 2009. Overall, U.S. Associates. His wife Ann serves as Senior JEREMY M. KANE charities raised more than $150 million in the Vice President for Corporate Public Affairs at four days after the quake, according to the McKesson Corporation. Chronicle of Philanthropy, which based its tally Daniel loved to camp, hike, and ski, and HON. JOHN H. ADLER on proceeds reported by the nation’s 22 larg- with his wife spent many happy family vaca- OF NEW JERSEY est charities. That total surpasses the $108 tions in state and national parks. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES million raised in the four days following Hurri- Dan survived two battles with non-Hodgkins Tuesday, January 26, 2010 cane Katrina in 2005 and the $30 million Lymphoma, and received a bone marrow Mr. ADLER of New Jersey. Madam Speak- raised in the three days following the tsunami transplant in 2003. He fought courageously for er, I rise today with a heavy heart and deep in Asia in 2004. 18 months before finally succumbing to the re- sense of gratitude to honor the life of a brave Financially, 2009 was not an easy year for lentless disease after the cancer returned. young man from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. many Americans. Although thousands of jobs Madam Speaker, I ask the entire House of Lance Corporal Jeremy M. Kane, 22 years were created and we are back on the road to Representatives to join me in honoring Daniel old, was killed in Afghanistan on January 23, economic recovery, Americans lived on tighter Stewart Berkey. He was a great and good 2010 when a suicide bomber attacked his unit budgets than usual. This legislation will allow man who gave generously to his beloved fam- in the Helmand Province. Jeremy joined the those Americans who have generously do- ily, his community and his country. He will be Marines with his entire life before him. He nated money to Haiti to receive their tax break missed by every person who had the good for- chose to risk everything to fight for the values this year instead of next year. tune to know him, and may this tribute bring Americans hold close to our hearts, in a land Once again, I am devastated by the im- comfort to his family who were the greatest halfway around the world. Today, I join measurable tragedy that occurred in Haiti. source of pride to him. Jeremy’s family, his friends, and the entire Along with my colleagues, I hope to visit Haiti f Cherry Hill community in mourning his death. in the near future to meet with their leaders BOBBY D. ARIAS While we struggle to bear our sorrow over his and see what the United States can do to re- death, we can also take pride in the example build the shattered livelihoods. he set, bravely fighting to make the world a In January of 2005, Congress enacted this HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN safer place. It is this courage and strength of type of relief for individuals that made chari- OF CALIFORNIA character that people will remember when table contributions to victims of the Indian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they think of Jeremy. Ocean tsunami that occurred in late December Tuesday, January 26, 2010 After graduating from Cherry Hill High of 2004. That bill (H.R. 241 in the 109th Con- School East in 2006, Jeremy attended Rutgers gress) passed the House of Representatives Mr. BERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my good friend Bobby D. Arias University to study criminal justice. He joined without objection and subsequently passed the the Marine Corps on September 11, 2006, Senate by unanimous consent. I hope that this on the occasion of his 60th Birthday. Bobby is being honored by his many colleagues, family during his freshman year at Rutgers University legislation, like our response to the 2004 tsu- and served as a reservist. His father, Bruce, nami, will encourage Americans to contribute and friends for his dedicated career as Presi- dent of the Communities in Schools of Greater had served as a major in the Army and more money to Haiti. As Haiti starts on its long passed away in June 2008 while Jeremy was recovery, every dollar is critically important. Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley. As a lifelong resident of Southern California, undergoing Marine Corps training. His mother, Once again, I am proud to represent such a Melinda, said Jeremy believed it was ‘‘his duty compassionate and generous nation. Bobby began his career as an Executive Di- rector of USC’s Learning Center and the Di- to serve his country.’’ Jeremy also leaves be- f rector of Athletics at Loyola Marymount Uni- hind his two brothers, Benjamin and Daniel. A TRIBUTE TO DANIEL STEWART versity (LMU) in Los Angeles. While at LMU, In recognition of this selfless individual and BERKEY Bobby was instrumental in bringing the 1984 brave patriot who gave his life to protect this Olympic Weightlifting Competition to that insti- nation, I ask that the House of Representa- tution, in addition to negotiating contracts for tives and all Americans join me to honor the HON. ANNA G. ESHOO legacy of Lance Corporal Jeremy M. Kane. OF CALIFORNIA the Lakers/Clippers and the NBA Summer f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pro-League to practice at LMU facilities. I know first hand of Bobby’s commitment to Tuesday, January 26, 2010 IN HONOR OF CARL TUBBESING, our community. Since 2004 Bobby has volun- DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I rise today teered to be the Master of Ceremonies at the OF THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE to honor the extraordinary life and work of annual San Fernando Valley Veterans Day OF STATE LEGISLATURES Daniel Stewart Berkey who passed away at Parade. Additionally, Bobby has committed the age of 68 on October 19, 2009. Daniel is himself to improving the minds, spirits, and HON. JIM COSTA survived by his beloved wife, Ann Richardson bodies of children throughout Southern Cali- OF CALIFORNIA Berkey, his daughter Elizabeth Wellington fornia as the Southwest Regional Director for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Berkey, and his son, William Cabot Berkey. our nation’s largest Drop out Prevention Pro- Other surviving relatives include his brother-in- gram, Communities In Schools, Inc. He devel- Tuesday, January 26, 2010 law, Thomas Latham Richardson of Sarasota, oped public and private partnerships between Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Florida, his brother, Richard Scott Berkey, Jr., the community and its schools, brokering in- congratulate Carl Tubbesing, Deputy Execu- of Vienna, Virginia and several aunts, nieces need resources to at-risk youth and their fami- tive Director of the National Conference of and nephews. lies. In 1996, he also served as the Chairman State Legislatures, NCSL, upon his retirement Daniel Berkey was born on June 25, 1941, for the Executive Committee for Arnold after 35 years of distinguished service to the in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He earned his Schwarzenegger’s inner City Games, an organization. Bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University in Olympic style sporting/academic event for Through his tireless efforts promoting state’s 1963, then entered the United States Army 100,000 at-risk youth throughout the Los An- rights and federalism during his tenure at the where he earned the rank of Captain. He geles County. NCSL, Carl Tubbesing has earned the admira- served his country with distinction in Vietnam As a result of his professional achieve- tion and affection of his many colleagues and was awarded the Bronze Star and the ments, Bobby has received numerous awards across the country. Legislatures cannot run ef- Army Commendation Medal. including the prestigious ‘‘Man of the Year’’ fectively without professional, high-quality staff

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:32 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JA8.016 E26JAPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS January 26, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E89 and resources. NCSL provides these re- authorizes the Indian Arts and Crafts Board to The situation intensified last September as sources, producing numerous publications, refer offenses to any federal law enforcement Guinean security forces opened fire on a conducting research, and assisting lawmakers officer for investigation. In addition, this bill group of thousands of peaceful protestors in crafting legislation. proposes new penalties for goods offered or wounding thousands and killing about 150 Prior to joining NCSL in 1975, Carl displayed for sale or sold for less than $1,000 people. I condemn in the strongest terms this Tubbesing taught Government and Public Af- at a $25,000 fine, a 1-year imprisonment, or atrocious violence taken against peacefully fairs at Southern Illinois University in both. protesting unarmed civilians. Edwardsville. After joining NCSL shortly after In California, the State I represent, there are My heart goes out to the friends, families the organization’s inception, he worked in the over one hundred Native American tribes, and loved ones of the victims in this brutal at- Denver office as Assistant Director of State many of varying levels of economic success. tack. This cruel and unwarranted attack Services working to meet the needs of state Misrepresentation of products is one of the against unarmed and peaceful demonstrators legislatures and their staffs nationwide. From biggest problems facing the Native American is an attack against humanity as well as the there, he advanced to Director of State Fed- art industry and market. Not only does the in- democratic principles we stand for in the U.S. eral relations where he was instrumental in the dustry have to compete with the larger market, I especially condemn the actions taken by cer- passage of the Child Care Development Block but Native Americans must compete with tain members of the security forces and their Grant, providing federal funding to states to those who copy and counterfeit their work. In- commanders who brutally raped, molested assist low income families with child care bur- come from a single artist is often the sole and killed women and children on the streets dens. Carl was also a valuable partner as source of support for their family, as well as of Conakry during the violent confrontation. NCSL strove to enact the Unfunded Mandates being a source of strength and pride that rein- These are human rights violations of the worst Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA). This legislation forces cultures and traditions within commu- kind and I vehemently oppose both the gov- ernment of Guinea in addition to the troops aimed to curb the practice of imposing un- nities. Therefore, as a long time friend and and complacent officers who allowed these funded mandates on state and local govern- supporter of the Native American community, actions to take place. I am so pleased to champion a bill such as ments. I stand behind the people of Guinea in de- In 2000, as I assumed the role of NCSL H.R. 725, which protects the unique economic ploring these unjust and undemocratic actions President, Carl Tubbesing was instrumental in opportunities of this community. and support a full transition of the country’s In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I support this bill the adoption of the Farm Bill, including a leadership through future democratic elections. major expansion of the Food Stamp program because it protects an important industry in Since the beginning of Camara’s illegitimate and a restoration of food stamp benefits to the areas and populations that needs assist- presidency over a year ago, the economic, so- legal immigrants. Over the past ten years he ance. The communities benefiting from H.R. cial and political situation in Guinea has con- has continued his admirable work on behalf of 725 represent some of the most traditionally tinually declined until this past December state legislatures, including providing tem- disadvantaged, isolated, and underserved when a former aide to Camara, Lt. Aboubakar porary fiscal relief to states and territories in populations in America. I am proud to work Diakite, attempted to assassinate the presi- 2003, and more recently providing technical with my colleagues to ensure that Native dent and take over the country. After being assistance to states as they implemented pro- Americans receive full protection of their most shot in the head by Diakite, President Camara visions under the American Recovery and Re- viable industry. was evacuated to Senegal for treatment and investment Act (ARRA). Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join then to Morocco for surgery. Carl Tubbesing has always been an incred- me in supporting H.R. 725. The tense and unstable political situation in ible leader, and a valuable resource to myself f Guinea must be reconciled between opposing and other lawmakers and we are sad to say forces with a full and complete return to demo- goodbye. He is a man of outstanding char- CONDEMNING VIOLENT SUPPRESSION IN GUINEA cratic rule through free and fair elections. We acter and we will remain grateful for his un- must also provide the people of Guinea with wavering dedication and exceptional insight. SPEECH OF the tools and potential for future growth that I want to personally wish Carl continued would change this troubled nation. The United success and my best wishes upon his retire- HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE States can assist Guinea in returning to good ment. OF TEXAS governance by increasing transparent and ac- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES countable trade with Guinea, by providing fur- INDIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS Wednesday, January 20, 2010 ther humanitarian assistance contingent on government reform in Guinea, and by pro- AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2010 Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, viding election monitors to the people of Guin- today I rise in support of House Resolution SPEECH OF ea in future elections. 1013. This resolution condemns the violent I also call on the international community as HON. LAURA RICHARDSON suppression of legitimate political dissent and a whole to conduct their trade and govern- OF CALIFORNIA gross human rights abuses in the Republic of mental interaction with the Republic of Guinea IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Guinea. Over the past year the Republic of in a strategic manner that would take into ac- Guinea has experienced a complete loss of its Tuesday, January 19, 2010 count the conditions of the Guinean people human rights and democratic values that we and the disorder within the Guinean govern- Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, as a cherish so dearly as Americans, and it is im- ment. President Camara remains in exile, and member of the Native American Caucus, I rise portant that we not only condemn some of the is currently recovering in Ouagadougou, today in strong support of H.R. 725, the Indian horrific actions of the Guinean government, Burkina Faso after a failed assassination at- Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2009, but also provide assistance for the reinstitution tempt on his life last December. Earlier this which will safeguard an industry critical to the of democratically elected leaders and for the month both the president and the interim Native American economy and small busi- recovery of Guinea and its people. After the president reached an agreement which would nesses. death of long-time President Lansana Conte in institute a transitional government and hold First, I would like to acknowledge Speaker late 2008, Moussa Dadis Camara, a captain in presidential elections within the next six PELOSI, Majority Leader HOYER, and Chairman the Guinean Army illegitimately took over the months. Though Camara and his interim presi- RAHALL for their leadership in bringing this im- Guinean presidency in a bloodless coup. dent Gen. Sekouba Konate have appealed for portant bill to the floor. I would also like to This action was taken unilaterally by peace and reconciliation and have urged their thank my colleague Congressman PASTOR, Camara without prior consultation or petition countrymen to put aside ethnic differences, the author of this legislation, who worked so from the Guinean people. These undemocratic there is still a vital need in the country for in- hard to help such an underserved community actions taken by the military junta and Captain creased economic growth, improved standards protect their economic livelihood. Camera are shocking and unacceptable. of living for all people and a more transparent Mr. Speaker, H.R. 725, the Indian Arts and Shortly after taking power, Captain Camara and just system of governance. Crafts Amendments Act of 2009 amends the declared his intentions of instituting free and I urge my colleagues to support this resolu- Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 to authorize fair democratic elections under outside pres- tion. I also ask my colleagues for their contin- any federal law enforcement officer to conduct sures from the international community. Over ued support of the Guinean people and ask an investigation of an offense involving the the past several months, however, Captain for their continued support of a complete re- sale of any good that is misrepresented as an Camara has consistently delayed and post- turn to democratic rule and respect for human Indian produced good or product. H.R. 725 poned elections. rights in Guinea.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:32 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A26JA8.020 E26JAPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS E90 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 26, 2010 PERSONAL EXPLANATION care)—an industry that comprises nearly one- morrow. Furthermore, the Afghan National sixth of our economy. And, as I’ve repeatedly Army Air Corps provides trained and ready air- HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT heard at dozens of my Town Hall Meetings, men and soliders to execute critical tasks from OF SOUTH CAROLINA Wisconsinites overwhelmingly oppose this leg- the air in support of the Afghan National Army, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES islation. and when directed by the Ministry of Defense, Until the Federal Government can effectively to support by air the civil authorities of Afghan- Tuesday, January 26, 2010 manage Medicare and Medicaid, it shouldn’t istan at all levels. Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam be creating a new program. Additionally, there CAPTF air advisors have oversight respon- Speaker, unfortunately, I missed the following are 27,156 seniors in Wisconsin’s Fifth Con- sibilities for both the Ministry of Defense Af- recorded votes on the House floor on gressional District who use Medicare Advan- ghan National Army Air Corps and the Ministry Wednesday, January 20, 2010, and Thursday, tage and who would likely see reduced bene- of Interior aviation assets used for Counter- January 21, 2010. fits. narcotics and General Support. In short, their On Wednesday, January 20, 2009, I ask And in another bad move for my State, the goal is to ensure that the Afghan people will that the RECORD reflect that had I been Senate version proposes an additional $2 bil- be able to protect their own airspace. present I would have voted ‘‘no’’ on rollcall lion annual tax for each of the next 10 years As an embedded partnership, CAPTF oper- vote #9 (on ordering the previous question on on medical device manufacturers. This would ates along four lines of operation to accom- H. Res. 1017), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote #10 (on negatively affect good companies, such as GE plish their mission. The first line of operation motion to suspend the rules and agree to H.R. Healthcare in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and hun- is build the Afghan Air Corps aircraft capacity. 3726), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote #11 (on motion to dreds of our small business suppliers. In addi- Second, CAPTF works to build Afghan air- suspend the rules and agree to H.R. 3538). tion to stifling innovation and hindering re- men’s capacity and capability. The third step On Thursday, January 21, 2009, I ask that search and development, the added costs is to build ANAAC’s infrastructure to support the RECORD reflect that had I been present I would hurt consumers, as anyone purchasing their force, and fourth, to perform operations in would have voted ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote #12 (on medical products, such as wheelchairs, or the current counterinsurgency effort. passage of H.R. 3254), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote whose care includes the use of equipment, Transcending all four of those lines of oper- #13 (on passage of H.R. 3342), ‘‘no’’ on roll- such as an MRI machine, would feel the ation is CAPTF’s effort for institutional devel- call vote #14 (on passage of H.R. 1065), pinch. opment such as improving their command and ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote #15 (on motion to sus- Making backroom deals to pass health care control capability, improving their air base pend the rules and agree to H. Res. 1021), reform is a far cry from the transparency management capability, and building up their ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote #16 (on motion to sus- President Barack Obama promised. Every ‘‘Air University’’ educational capability so crit- pend the rules and concur in the Senate Wisconsinite will be affected by this legislation ical to the foundation to a professional force. amendment to H.R. 730). so they have a right to be in the know and to The Afghan Air Corps currently has 46 air- f watch the debate unfold on C–SPAN. It’s com- craft and close to 3,000 personnel building to mon sense that the people who elect us be in- about 150 aircraft and over 8,000 personnel HONORING SEVEN AMERICANS cluded in the process. by 2016. Their mission sets include Presi- KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN ON DE- Yes, health care needs to be reformed in dential and other types of airlift, battlefield mo- CEMBER 30, 2009 our country. However, patching two pieces of bility, to include medical evacuation and cas- horrible legislation together into one awful bill ualty evacuation, and close air support. SPEECH OF that would cost Wisconsinites more while less- The primary airframes flown by the Air HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER ening their care will not receive my support. Corps are Mi–17 and Mi–35 helicopters and OF OHIO The bottom line is that this legislation is bad C–27s, which is the first modern western air- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES medicine that would make our health care sys- craft introduced to the Afghans. CAPTF hopes tem sicker. to introduce additional aircraft into the Afghan Wednesday, January 20, 2010 f inventory as they continue to grow in capa- Mr. BOEHNER. Madam Speaker, on De- bility. cember 30, 2009, we were reminded of the BUILDING AN AFGHAN AIR FORCE The ANAAC’s Air Corps headquarters is in dangers and challenges our intelligence com- Kabul and they currently have two Air Wings, munity faces every day, working in anonymity HON. CLIFF STEARNS one at Kabul and one at Kandahar. A third is to keep our country safe. We were reminded OF FLORIDA being built at Shindand airfield out to the west that they often operate under harsh conditions, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that will also be the home of their Training leaving loved ones behind, and that their serv- Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Center where the CAPTF will partner with ice will likely never be publicly recognized. them initially to train their pilots. Seven Americans died in service to their coun- Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, during the last The Afghans also have Air Detachments at try and several others were severely wounded. week in December, I had the opportunity to critical locations around the country to support If we can collectively take anything from this travel to Afghanistan and see firsthand the sit- the Afghan ground forces. It’s important to tragedy, I hope it is to re-commit ourselves to uation on the ground. It goes without saying note, the Afghan airmen are in the fight now be mindful of the toll the our military, intel- that I was most impressed with the hard work even as we help them build capacity and ca- ligence, and civilian personnel persevere and courage displayed by our troops who are pability. It’s like flying the airplane while build- under every day to keep this country safe and stationed over there. I am always in awe of ing it. to do everything in our power to support their our men women in the Armed Forces. Their Much work remains, but General Boera and mission. I extend my personal condolences to bravery and professionalism is something that all the hardworking people of the Combined the families, loved ones, friends, and col- all Americans should be proud of. Air Power Transition Force are certainly mov- leagues of our fallen and wounded personnel. One aspect of our mission there that does ing in the right direction. All Americans should f not receive much attention compared to other be proud! parts of the mission is the effort to build an Af- f A BAD PRESCRIPTION FOR ghan air force. The work of the Combined Air WISCONSIN Power Transition Force (CAPTF) Partnership INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘ROYALTY and the Afghan National Army Air Corps RELIEF FOR AMERICAN CON- HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. (ANAAC) deserves to be commended. During SUMERS ACT OF 2010’’ OF WISCONSIN our trip we had the opportunity to meet with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and be briefed by CAPTF Commanding Gen- HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY eral, United States Air Force Brigadier General Tuesday, January 26, 2010 OF MASSACHUSETTS Michael Boera. General Boera and his people IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Madam Speaker, run an impressive operation. as the new year begins, we are back to debat- The Combined Air Power Transition Force Tuesday, January 26, 2010 ing the seemingly old health care legislation. has a mission to set the conditions for a pro- Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts. Madam This bill would cost Wisconsinites and Wis- fessional, fully independent and operationally Speaker, yesterday the administration an- consin businesses. The legislation essentially capable Afghan air force that meets the secu- nounced that President Obama will propose a puts the government in control of health rity requirements of Afghanistan today and to- three-year freeze on non-security discretionary

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I also ask that we pass along our LEE, chairwoman of the Congressional Black on a path of fiscal responsibility, oil companies best wishes and prayers to his family, friends Caucus, for offering this legislation and ex- are pushing us further into the red by con- and loved ones during this difficult time. press heartfelt condolences and sympathy for tinuing to drill for free on public land. f the people of Haiti in the wake of this horrific The ‘‘Royalty Relief for American Con- natural disaster. sumers Act of 2010’’ that I am introducing EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude today with the gentleman from Maryland, Mr. HAITI earthquake struck the country of Haiti. An esti- VAN HOLLEN, would recover the more than $50 mated 3 million people have been directly af- billion that taxpayers currently stand to lose in SPEECH OF fected by the disaster in Haiti, more than 1.5 foregone oil royalty payments as a result of HON. RON PAUL million people left homeless, and severe dam- defective leases issued by the Department of OF TEXAS age has been sustained by roads, ports, hos- pitals, and homes. Interior between 1996 and 2000. The minerals IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES below our public lands belong to the American The challenges in helping Haiti are im- people and no company should be allowed to Wednesday, January 20, 2010 mense, and the U.S. and partner countries exploit them for free. This legislation would Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, I rise in reluc- have made important contributions to the re- protect American taxpayers and reduce our tant opposition to this resolution. Certainly I covery efforts. I commend the Obama admin- budget deficit by up to $54 billion. am moved by the horrific destruction in Haiti istration for granting Temporary Protected Sta- The legislation that we are introducing today and would without hesitation express condo- tus for Haitian nationals in the United States, would offer oil companies a simple choice: lences to those who have suffered and con- many of whom are unable to return home due they can continue to drill for free on public tinue to suffer. As a medical doctor, I have to the destruction in Haiti. lands but they will not be permitted to pur- through my career worked to alleviate the pain I applaud the individuals, businesses and chase new leases from the federal govern- and suffering of others. Unfortunately, how- philanthropic organizations across the United ment. The language in the Royalty Relief for ever, this resolution does not simply express States and throughout the international com- American Consumers Act has repeatedly our condolences, but rather it commits the munity who have responded to the crisis in passed the House of Representatives in 2006, U.S. government ‘‘to begin the reconstruction Haiti with an outpouring of generosity and sup- 2007 and 2008. It is time that we start drilling of Haiti’’ and affirms that ‘‘the recovery and port. It is clear that the people of Haiti are now for deficit dollars by reclaiming these lost roy- long-term needs of Haiti will require a sus- facing a humanitarian crisis that is unimagi- alty payments and ending the free ride that oil tained commitment by the United States. . . .’’ nable and that will take years to recover from. companies are currently enjoying on public I do not believe that a resolution expressing I support a sustained commitment to people of land. our deep regret and sorrow over this tragedy Haiti and encourage innovative thinking in pro- As President Obama steps up efforts to re- should be used to commit the United States to duce the federal budget deficit, ensuring that viding long-term assistance to the country. a ‘‘long-term’’ occupation of Haiti during which I am committed to helping the Haitian peo- oil companies are paying their fair share is a time the U.S. government will provide for the ple recover from this tragedy and to rebuild common sense way to help restore fiscal re- reconstruction of that country. their homes, communities, and lives in the sponsibility. We can no longer afford to allow I am concerned over the possibility of an days, weeks and years to come. oil companies to drill for free while taxpayers open-ended U.S. military occupation of Haiti Again, thank you to Rep. BARBARA LEE for are left holding the bill. Enacting this legisla- and this legislation does nothing to alleviate introducing this resolution and urge all my col- tion will put an end to this taxpayer rip off my concerns. On the contrary, when this reso- leagues to support H. Res. 1021. once and for all. lution refers to the need for a long-term U.S. f f plan for Haiti, I see a return to the failed at- tempts by the Clinton and Bush Administra- HONORING THE LIFE OF MARVIN HONORING PASQUOTANK COUNTY tions to establish Haiti as an American protec- L. GILLUM COMMISSIONER JIMMIE HARRIS torate. Already we are seeing many argue that this kind of humanitarian mission is a perfect HON. FRANK R. WOLF HON. G. K. BUTTERFIELD fit for the U.S. military. I do not agree. OF VIRGINIA OF NORTH CAROLINA Certainly I would support and encourage the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES efforts of the American people to help the peo- Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Tuesday, January 26, 2010 ple of Haiti at this tragic time. I believe that the Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I rise to share American people are very generous on their Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Madam Speaker, I rise with our colleagues the recent passing of own and fear that a U.S. government commit- to recognize the recent passing of Jimmie Marvin L. Gillum. He died on January 21, ment to reconstruct Haiti may actually discour- Harris, a great local civic leader in Pasquotank 2010, at the age of 85. County, North Carolina. age private contributions. Mr. Speaker, already Marvin had a long history of service to the A county commissioner and former volun- we see private U.S. citizens and corporations city of Manassas, Virginia, and the greater teer fire department chief, Mr. Harris will long raising millions of dollars for relief and recon- Prince William County community. He served be remembered for his leadership on issues struction of Haiti. I do not believe the U.S. as mayor of Manassas for eight years from related to fire services, agriculture, education government should get in the way of these 1996 to 2004, and was also a former chair- and the local hospital. He was passionate laudable efforts. I do express my condolences man of the Manassas School Board. about doing everything he could to improve but I unfortunately must urge my colleagues to I submit for the RECORD an obituary for the community, and even those people with vote against this resolution committing the Marvin that ran in the Manassas News & Mes- opposing viewpoints had great respect for him. United States government to rebuild Haiti. senger on January 22: This is an enormous loss, and there is a f MARVIN L. GILLUM great deal of sadness throughout the commu- Marvin L. Gillum, age 85, died peacefully nity. EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO HAITI at his home Thursday, January 21, 2010. He Mr. Harris was a retired farmer and served was born on February 2, 1924 in his town, Ma- as Providence Volunteer Fire Department nassas. He graduated from Osbourn High SPEECH OF Chief for over 20 years. He was also a de- School in 1940 and continued his education at voted member of Berea Baptist Church, and HON. AL GREEN the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) where he earned a B.S. in chemistry and pre-med. had served on many civic boards and organi- OF TEXAS He then received his D.D.S. from the Medical zations. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Along with his wife, Brenda Corbett Harris, College of Virginia School of Dentistry. He Wednesday, January 20, 2010 worked as a dentist for forty years. His fa- Mr. Harris is survived by his mother, a daugh- ther, Dr. V.V. Gillum, established the family ter, a son, two sisters and three grandchildren. Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, business in 1914 in Manassas where he served They gathered with friends, family and loved I would like to extend my support to H. Res. a number of patients who arrived by train ones last week at the Berea Baptist Church 1021, which expresses condolences to and from all over the area. Marvin served his Family Life Center for a memorial service. solidarity with the people of Haiti in the after- country as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force

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IN MEMORY OF REBECCA H. interrupted by the onset of the Second World In 1947, he and his bride Mardi came to Ma- CAPUZZI, BELOVED MOTHER AND War; he was drafted in 1942 and began a nassas where they raised three daughters, GRANDMOTHER term of service which lasted for the duration of Cindy, Debby and Melanie, who have given the war. their parents six grandchildren and two After receiving an honorable discharge from grandchildren through marriage. Marvin and HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS the U.S. Army in 1946, Mr. Barber moved to Mardi were blessed with 62 wonderful years OF NEW JERSEY of marriage. Apart from his devotion to his Washington, D.C., where he enrolled at How- wife and family, Dr. Gillum’s personal inter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ard University. While at Howard, Mr. Barber ests included tennis, bridge, piano and organ, Tuesday, January 26, 2010 became a Brother of Kappa Alpha Psi Frater- reading, baseball, the Washington Redskins, nity, Inc. For over 50 years Mr. Barber was a and his alma mater VMI. His community ac- Mr. ANDREWS. Madam Speaker, I rise committed member of the fraternity, striving to tivities read like a full chapter in ‘‘Who’s today to honor the life and memory of Re- embody their motto of ‘‘Achievement in Every Who in America,’’ and include Mayor of Ma- becca H. Capuzzi, of Philadelphia who passed Human Endeavour.’’ nassas for eight years (1996–2004); 15 years on away on December 20, 2009 at Jefferson the Manassas School Board with ten as Once Mr. Barber had completed his degree Hospital after a brief illness. at Howard, he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, in chairman; former chairman of Prince Wil- Born on April 22, 1922 in Philadelphia, she liam Health System Foundation; first chair- pursuit of career opportunities. In Cincinnati, man of the Manassas Historical Commission; was the daughter of the late David Hoffman Mr. Barber found a position as a Medical Re- a trustee of the Manassas Baptist Church and Mary (Singerman) Hoffman. Mrs. Capuzzi search Associate in the Institute of Environ- and former deacon (where he had been a is survived by her two daughters, Donna and mental Health at the University of Cincinnati member since age five); former director of Judy, her son-in-law, Bernard, and her treas- Medical Center. Mr. Barber dedicated himself the City of Manassas Education Foundation; ured grandson, Brandon. She was the devoted to this position, staying at the Institute for over former board member of Historic Manassas, wife of the late John Capuzzi, a well known art Inc; former commissioner of the Manassas 30 years. restorer in Philadelphia. Mrs. Capuzzi’s appre- In addition to being an accomplished re- Baseball League; former director of the ciation for the arts was evident to all those Prince William Chapter of the American Red searcher, Mr. Barber was a successful busi- Cross; advisory board of the Prince William lucky enough to know her. She encouraged nessman and a cherished member of his com- Campus of George Mason University; hon- her beloved grandson, Brandon, to learn about munity. For many years, Mr. Barber owned orary chairman of the March of Dimes; the importance of the arts and often brought and operated Highland Computer Systems. He former director of SERVE, Inc.; past presi- him to cultural institutions and performances. was also an active member of Allen Temple dent of the Manassas Rotary Club; Out- She will be interred at West Laurel Hill Ceme- AME Church of Cincinnati, extending his min- standing Alumni Graduate Award -Osbourn tery, Mausoleum of Peace, with her husband. High School Alumni Association; Vice Chair- istry to the community by acting as a sponsor Madam Speaker, Rebecca Capuzzi’s com- and mentor for many disadvantaged youth man and Board of Directors for Manassas mitment to her family should not go unrecog- Dance Company; former member of Manas- throughout the Cincinnati area. sas Kiwanis Club; and the Grand Marshal of nized. I express my deepest condolences to In 1996, Melvin moved from Ohio to Ari- the Greater Manassas Christmas Parade in her family for their loss and pay tribute to the zona, where he took up residence in the town 1994. He has also been an avid supporter of memory of this astounding individual. of Peoria. In his retirement, Melvin indulged the local fine arts, backing such attractions f his passion for travel, visiting countries and as the new home for the Center for the Arts making friends around the world. When not PERSONAL EXPLANATION and the Loy E. Harris Pavilion. During his travelling, he followed sports, particularly the tenure as mayor, the city experienced a ren- aissance which included receiving the 2003 Phoenix Suns and the Arizona Diamondbacks, Great America Main Street Award and des- HON. W. TODD AKIN and created beautiful works of stained glass ignation as one of ‘‘Washingtonian’’ maga- OF MISSOURI artwork. zine’s top places to live in the Washington IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Melvin left us on Monday, January 11, 2010. area. He truly loved his city and his lifelong Tuesday, January 26, 2010 I will always remember the treasured moments endeavor was to enhance the quality of com- we shared at family events, where he loved to munity life for all who lived here. Mr. AKIN. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. play dominoes and cards with his sister, Ger- He was preceded in death by his parents 10 on motion to suspend the rules and pass, trude; my mother, Mildred; my sisters, Beverly Dr. V.V. and Lois Layman Gillum and his as amended—H.R. 3726—to establish the sister, Jocelyn Gillum Scott. and Mildred; and my brothers in law, Martin Survivors include his wife, Martha Droste Castle Nugent National Historic Site on the is- and Calvin. He always enjoyed good food, and Gillum; his three daughters, Cindy Gillum land of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, as a unit he was consistently engaged with current Coiner and husband Bill of Midlothian, Va., of the National Park System. events. I recall in particular his excitement at Debby Gillum Milligan and husband Dick of Had I been present, I would have voted the election of our first African American Presi- Manassas and Melanie Gillum Przybocki and ‘‘nay.’’ dent, President ‘‘Obaama,’’ as he insisted on husband Dave of Manassas. Grandchildren f include: Caroline Milligan of Winchester, calling him. I will deeply miss his laugh, his kindness, his dedication to my 98–year old Va., Meredith Milligan of Manassas, Cara HONORING MELVIN BARBER Clayton of Sarasota, Fla., Cory Clayton and Aunt Juanita, and his tremendous love for life. wife Signe of Denmark, Rob Dufour of New- Today we salute, honor, and celebrate the port News, Va., Mollie Przybocki of Manas- HON. BARBARA LEE life of a great human being, an outstanding sas, Wil and Jenny Coiner of Midlothian and OF CALIFORNIA member of his community, and a true renais- one brother-in-law, David Scott of Decatur, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sance man. May his soul rest in eternal Ga. peace. The family will receive friends from 1 to 4 Tuesday, January 26, 2010 f and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2010 at Ms. LEE of California. Madam Speaker, I Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, PERSONAL EXPLANATION Manassas. A Celebration of Life will be held rise today to honor the life of Melvin Barber. at Grace E. Metz School, 9950 Wellington A successful businessman, an avid traveler, Road, Manassas at 1 p.m. Saturday, January and a beloved member of my extended family, HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. 30, 2010. A private family interment will take Mr. Barber had an exceptional ability to make OF GEORGIA place after the service at Stonewall Memory friends wherever he went. Mr. Barber passed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gardens, Manassas. away on Monday, January 11, 2010, at the Contributions may be made in his memory age of 87. Tuesday, January 26, 2010 to his beloved Manassas Baptist Church, 8800 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20110 (Marvin al- Melvin Barber was a native of Weatherford, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I ways wanted a chime tower for all to hear) Oklahoma, where he was born to Alfred Bar- regret that I was unavoidably absent Thursday or to the George Mason University, Hylton ber and Eva West in 1922. Mr. Barber re- afternoon, January 21, on very urgent busi- Performing Arts Center, 10900 University mained in Oklahoma throughout his youth, ness. Had I been present for the five votes Blvd. MS5D2, Manassas, VA 20110 (for all to growing up in the nearby towns of Drummond which occurred, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on

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One of the Tuesday, January 26, 2010 f poems from its walls poignantly serves to edu- cate and inspire us: Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Madam Speak- IN HONOR OF ANGEL ISLAND er, today our national debt is IMMIGRATION STATION In the quiet of night, I heard, faintly, the whistling of wind. $12,303,736,486,568.45. The forms and shadows saddened me; upon On January 6th, the start of the 111th Con- HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY seeing the landscape, I composed a gress, the national debt was OF CALIFORNIA poem. $10,638,425,746,293.80. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The floating clouds, the fog, darken the sky. This means the national debt has increased The moon shines faintly as the insects chirp. Tuesday, January 26, 2010 by $1,665,310,740,274.65 so far this Con- Grief and bitterness entwined are heaven gress. Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise sent. Today the Congressional Budget Office re- today with a mixture of sorrow and pride to The sad person sits alone, leaning by a leased their Budget and Economic Outlook: window. honor the Angel Island Immigration Station on Fiscal Years 2010–2020. They estimate a def- its 100th anniversary—sorrow because of the f icit of $1.3 trillion for fiscal year 2010. This Station’s history of unjust treatment of immi- debt and its interest payments we are passing grants, especially those from China, and pride INTRODUCTION OF THE TANNING to our children and all future Americans. because we are now acknowledging and re- BED CANCER CONTROL ACT f specting the struggle and courage of these im- migrants. IN MEMORY OF KENNETH G. Located off the coast of Tiburon, California, HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY PIPPIN in Angel Island State Park in San Francisco OF NEW YORK Bay, the Station is the site of the detention of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JOE WILSON 175,000 Chinese immigrants from 1910 to Tuesday, January 26, 2010 OF SOUTH CAROLINA 1940. Because of the Chinese Exclusion Act, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many of them were held for weeks, months or Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speaker, today I Tuesday, January 26, 2010 years in a prison-like barracks where life was am introducing bipartisan legislation along with difficult and humiliating. my friend and colleague from Pennsylvania, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam The ghosts of these people speak to us Representative Charlie Dent: the Tanning Bed Speaker, on January 18, 2010, our country through poetry written and etched into the Cancer Control Act. lost an American patriot and a community walls of these barracks. The experiences re- In July 2009, the World Health Organization leader with the passing of Kenneth Pippin: flected here remind us that it is essential to moved tanning beds into their highest cancer Kenneth G. Pippin, 83, of Glen Burnie, treat all people with dignity and respect. In to- risk category, ‘‘carcinogenic to humans.’’ This Maryland, passed away on January 18, 2010, day’s debates about immigration policy, at a new classification places tanning beds along- at Baltimore Washington Medical Center sur- time when we have moved beyond the inhu- side tobacco smoke, asbestos, and uranium rounded by his family. Kenneth, son of the late manity of the Chinese Exclusion Act, these as known cancer-causing agents. This science Rufus Pippin and Frances Pauline Owens ghosts tell us to learn from our past and set clearly tells us that regulatory safeguards must Casto, was born in Wilder, Virginia. He grew a new course that reflects who we are as a be put in place to protect the more than 1 mil- up in Welch, West Virginia, where he grad- nation. lion people who tan in tanning salons across uated from high school. Right before his 18th And now, thanks to the Angel Island Immi- the country each day. One American dies of birthday, Kenneth went to Welch’s US Army gration Station Foundation and its many sup- melanoma almost every hour. We can no Recruiting Office and asked them to draft him porters and partners, including the California longer ignore the startling health effects of in- because his grandmother would not let him State Parks and the National Park Service, the door tanning. volunteer. Ken served in the Army during Immigration Station is being restored. It helps This bill empowers the FDA to examine two World War II as a paratrooper in the 82nd us understand this rich and complex history by sides of tanning bed regulation. First, it re- Airbrone Division, 505th Parachute Infantry hosting more than 50,000 people, including quires a study be conducted to determine Regiment. During the invasion of Normandy, 30,000 schoolchildren, every year. whether or not tanning beds are appropriately with paratroopers suffering the heaviest cau- Angel Island itself was once inhabited by classified in accordance with the risks of their salities, Kenneth bravely volunteered to be a the native Miwoks and was discovered by Eu- use. Right now, tanning beds are classified in part of the parachute regiment. He spent most ropeans in 1769. It has served for both cattle the lowest risk category, class I. Other exam- of his service in Europe. Shortly after his dis- ranching and military uses, from the Civil War ples of class I devices are Band Aids and charge from the Army, Kenneth moved to Bal- era Camp Reynolds to a base for Nike mis- tongue depressors, devices that pose no risk timore, Maryland, where he completed tech- siles in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1891, a quar- to consumers at all. The bill also addresses nical school. antine station for immigrants was established performance standards—factors such as the He married his high school sweetheart, and, on January 21, 1910, over 200 Chinese strength of the UV rays emitted and the rec- Thelma Beasley, in 1948, after a long court- immigrants shipped from San Francisco ommended amount of time a consumer should ship. They had four wonderful children: three marked the opening of the Angel Island Immi- remain in the bed. These standards have not sons, Kenny, Kevin, and Kerwin, and one gration Station. It was officially closed in 1946, been amended since 1985. Finally, the legisla- daughter, Karen. Kenneth and Thelma lived in and many of the barracks were razed when tion calls on the FDA to carry out its own find- Glen Burnie, Maryland, for 53 years. Kenneth the Island became a State Park in 1957. ings published in a 2008 Report to Congress worked as a printer for Baltimore Business Today, the Park’s stunning views and abun- and edit the warning label requirements to Forms for 34 years and later retired from the dant wildlife complement the historic struc- clearly and more effectively inform consumers Baltimore-Annapolis Railroad Company. He tures. of the health risks associated with tanning bed was also a member of Glen Burnie Baptist As a mother and grandmother, I am grateful use. Church, The American Association of Military that the restored Angel Island Immigration Sta- This legislation does not seek to tell the Insignia, and VFW Post 160. tion will continue to keep the past alive for our FDA what to do; rather, it empowers the FDA Kenneth loved life and appreciated every- young people. And as the Congresswoman to use its own authority to ensure that tanning thing he had. He enjoyed spending summer representing this unique resource, I have had bed regulations reflect science. There is no vacations at his wife’s family farm in Hillsville, the privilege of participating in its rehabilitation longer any mystery to this issue: tanning beds Virginia. In retirement, he and Thelma became by securing Federal funding for a bi-partisan emit UV rays. UV rays cause cancer. It’s very snowbirds and flew south every winter to their effort that recognizes that we all have a stake simple and deceptively dangerous. We cannot son’s home in Sarasota, Florida. He enjoyed in remembering that America is a nation of im- afford to stand by and watch people suffer as hunting, reading—especially about military his- migrants. a result of misinformation and poor regulation. tory—and collecting military insignias. His

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In 1981, Bill Cavala joined the staff Railroad and Chairman of the South Carolina would solve two problems at once, disposal of of California State Assembly Speaker Willie Association of Railroads. waste and used tires, and producing clean do- Brown, Jr. as Senior Aide, where he served f mestic energy. I support projects such as this for 14 years. Bill Cavala was three-time Direc- one and hope that our country will adopt even THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX TO tor of the Speaker’s Office of Majority Services more common sense solutions to our growing PRODUCE MORE DOMESTIC EN- and worked as deputy director under seven energy demands, utilizing the domestic re- ERGY different directors. He served Minority Leader sources we have available and creating jobs. Richard Katz and other Speakers of the As- HON. TED POE f sembly, including Cruz Bustamante, Antonio OF TEXAS HONORING WILLIAM ‘‘BILL’’ Villaraigosa, Robert Hertzberg and Herb IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CAVALA Wesson, Jr. Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Bill Cavala fulfilled a crucial, behind-the- scenes role as he played a part in important Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, one HON. BARBARA LEE OF CALIFORNIA decisions regarding redistricting, election law thing that most Americans can agree on is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and the state budget. Throughout his career, that we need to produce more energy at he kept in mind the counsel of his much-ad- home. The more energy that we produce do- Tuesday, January 26, 2010 mired mentors the late Congressman Philip mestically, the less we need to rely on foreign Ms. LEE of California. Madam Speaker, I Burton, wife Sala, and brother, John. Through sources of oil which often come from unstable rise with my colleague, Mr. GARAMENDI, today parts of the world. Furthermore, domestic en- to honor the exceptional life of Dr. Bill Cavala. their influence, Bill gained a deep appreciation ergy creates jobs right here at home, jobs that Known throughout California politics as a bril- for the role of public service and his potential can help lead our nation out of the current re- liant democratic strategist and shrewd tacti- to make meaningful societal contributions via cession. America’s thirst for energy continues cian, Bill Cavala was also renowned for his the political process. to grow and the more options we have to professionalism, teaching prowess and strong Despite his hefty workload from the Cali- quench this thirst, the better off we will be. It sense of loyalty. With his passing on Decem- fornia State Legislature and his commitments is essential to look at all forms of domestic en- ber 26, 2009, we look to Bill Cavala’s political at UC Berkeley, Bill Cavala had a role in every ergy including domestic oil and natural gas, legacy and the outstanding quality of his life’s election cycle over a 40-year span. His deft solar, renewable and the latest technology— work. and daring campaign approaches resulted in waste to energy conversion. All options should Born William Lester Cavala, February 23, countless winning campaigns, most recently in be examined. 1943 to Lester and Margaret Cavala, Bill was the congressional elections of Representatives I recently had the opportunity to learn about the oldest of three sons. He grew up in Sac- JOHN GARAMENDI and JACKIE SPEIER. Friends a new and exciting technology that could help ramento and Oakland, exercising early political and colleagues on both sides of the aisle ad- us produce more domestic energy from shale interest in the Junior Statesmen youth organi- mired his singular focus and political passion. deposits, tar sands, waste tires, heavy oil, zation. He went on to earn bachelor’s, mas- In addition to politics, Bill Cavala had a love coal, municipal solids wastes and drill cuttings. ter’s and doctorate degrees in political science for baseball, golf, fine wine, gourmet cooking, A U.S. company, Global Resource Corporation from the University of California, Berkeley. mentorship, travel and film. is the developer of a microwave technology Bill’s political studies never ceased as he that converts waste into energy through a con- amassed an encyclopedic and institutional Today, we mourn the loss of a political pio- version process that essentially decomposes knowledge of state legislative districts, Cali- neer, respected strategist and campaign mas- carbon materials into reusable high value fornia voter patterns, campaigning tactics and termind who was considered by many the driv- fuels. An added benefit of this technology is reapportionment. For a time, Bill Cavala ing force in California politics for the past 40 that microwaves do not produce emissions, worked at the university as a professor of po- years. Bill Cavala was a dear friend and he the process does not require water and all litical science, but for much of his 40-year po- will be deeply missed by an extended group of output can be reused. litical career he employed his passion for loved ones, friends and colleagues. I offer my It is vital to America that we support the de- hands-on, field experience. sincerest condolences to Bill’s family and to velopment of new technologies like this one In 1971, Bill Cavala joined the staff of late the many friends and associates whose lives that will provide the energy and new jobs we Democratic Assemblyman Bob Crown, and he has touched over the years.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 04:32 Jan 27, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JA8.039 E26JAPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with REMARKS Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Daily Digest Senate government programs, cutting wasteful Washington Chamber Action spending, and returning billions of dollars of Routine Proceedings, pages S209–S262 unspent money. (A unanimous-consent agreement Measures Introduced: Seven bills and two resolu- was reached providing that the division, having tions were introduced, as follows: S. 2951–2957, S. achieved 60 affirmatives votes, be agreed to). Res. 397, and S. Con. Res. 49. Page S251 Pages S226–33, S237–42 Withdrawn: Measures Passed: By 53 yeas to 46 nays (Vote No. 5), Conrad/ Honoring Former Senator Charles McCurdy Gregg Amendment No. 3302 (to Amendment No. (’’Mac’’) Mathias, Jr.: Senate agreed to S. Res. 397, 3299), to establish a Bipartisan Task Force for Re- relative to the death of Charles McCurdy (’’Mac’’) sponsible Fiscal Action, to assure the long-term fiscal Mathias, Jr., former United States Senator for the stability and economic security of the Federal Gov- State of Maryland. Page S260 ernment of the United States, and to expand future Legal Representation: Senate agreed to S. Res. prosperity and growth for all Americans. (A unani- 398, to authorize representation by the Senate Legal mous-consent agreement was reached providing that Counsel in the case of Schonberg, et al. v. Sanders, et the amendment, having failed to achieve 60 affirma- tive votes, be withdrawn). Pages S211, S213–16, S221 al. Pages S260–61 Baucus Amendment No. 3306 (to Amendment Honoring Fallen Nevada Law Enforcement Of- No. 3299), to establish a Bipartisan Task Force for ficers: Senate agreed to S. Res. 399, honoring the Responsible Fiscal Action, to assure the long-term heroic actions of Court Security Officer Stanley Coo- fiscal stability and economic security of the Federal per, Deputy United States Marshal Richard J. ‘‘Joe’’ Government of the United States, and to expand fu- Gardner, the law enforcement officers of the United ture prosperity and growth for all Americans. States Marshals Service and Las Vegas Metropolitan Page S211 Police Department, and the Court Security Officers By 46 yeas to 48 nays (Vote No. 7), Division II in responding to the armed assault at the Lloyd D. of Coburn Modified Amendment No. 3303 (to George Federal Courthouse on January 4, 2010. Amendment No. 3299), to rescind $120 billion in Page S261 Federal spending by consolidating duplicative gov- Measures Considered: ernment programs, cutting wasteful Washington spending, and returning billions of dollars of Increasing the Statutory Limit on the Public unspent money. (A unanimous-consent agreement Debt—Agreement: Senate continued consideration was reached providing that the division, having of H.J. Res. 45, increasing the statutory limit on the failed to achieve 60 affirmative votes, be withdrawn). public debt, taking action on the following amend- Pages S242–43 ments proposed thereto: Pages S211–23, S223–46 By 33 yeas to 61 nays (Vote No. 8), Division III Adopted: of Coburn Modified Amendment No. 3303 (to By a unanimous vote of 97 yeas (Vote No. 4), Amendment No. 3299), to rescind $120 billion in Baucus Modified Amendment No. 3300 (to Amend- Federal spending by consolidating duplicative gov- ment No. 3299), to protect Social Security. (A unan- ernment programs, cutting wasteful Washington imous-consent agreement was reached providing that spending, and returning billions of dollars of the amendment, having achieved 60 affirmatives unspent money. (A unanimous-consent agreement votes, be agreed to). Pages S211, S216–21 was reached providing that the division, having By a unanimous vote of 94 yeas (Vote No. 6), Di- failed to achieve 60 affirmative votes, be withdrawn). vision I of Coburn Modified Amendment No. 3303 Page S243 (to Amendment No. 3299), to rescind $120 billion By 37 yeas to 57 nays (Vote No. 9), Division IV in Federal spending by consolidating duplicative of Coburn Modified Amendment No. 3303 (to D45

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‘‘The State of Global Microfinance: How Public and Pri- ‘‘W.D. Farr Post Office Building;’’ and H.R. 4425, to vate Funds Can Effectively Promote Financial Inclusion designate the facility of the United States Postal Service for All,’’ 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn. located at 2–116th Street in North Troy, New York, as Committee on Homeland Security, hearing entitled ‘‘Flight the ‘‘Martin G. Marty’ Mahar Post Office,’’ 10 a.m., 2154 253: Learning Lessons from an Averted Tragedy,’’ 10 Rayburn. a.m., 311 Cannon. Committee on Science and Technology, hearing on the Ad- Committee on House Administration, hearing on Review of vanced Research Projects Agency—Energy (ARPA–E): the Use of Committee Funds in the First Session of the Assessing the Agency’s Progress and Promise in Trans- 111th Congress, 10 a.m., 1310 Longworth. forming the U.S. Energy Innovation System, 10 a.m. Committee on the Judiciary, to mark up the following 2318 Rayburn. measures: H.R. 569, Equal Justice for Our Military Act Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, to consider of 2009; H.R. 3695, Billy’s Law; H. Res. 1031, Impeach- the following measures: H.R. 3562, To designate the ing G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., judge of the United States Federal building under construction at 1220 Echelon District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, for Parkway in Jackson, Mississippi, as the ‘‘Chaney, Good- high crimes and misdemeanors; and H.R. 4506, Bank- ruptcy Judgeship Act of 2010, 10:15 a.m., 2141 Ray- man, Schwerner Federal Building;’’ H. Res. 197, To com- burn. mend the American Sail Training Association for its ad- Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Insular vancement of character building under sail and for its ad- Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife, hearing on H.R. 4416, vancement of international goodwill; H. Res. 917, Recog- Great Ape Conservation Reauthorization Amendments nizing the Florida Keys Highway on the occasion of its Act of 2010, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. designation as an All American Road by the U.S. Depart- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, hearing ment of Transportation; and H. Res. 995, Of Inquiry re- entitled ‘‘The Federal Bailout of AIG’’; followed by a questing the President to transmit to the House of Rep- mark up of the following measures: H. Res. 267, Recog- resentatives all information in the possession of the Ad- nizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz, ministrator of the Environmental Protection Agency re- expressing appreciation to Iranian-Americans for their lating to nutrient management of the Illinois River Wa- contributions to society, and wishing Iranian-Americans tershed, Arkansas and Oklahoma, 12:30 a.m., 2167 Ray- and the people of Iran a prosperous new year; H.R. 526, burn. Recognizing the 70th anniversary of John Mercer Subcommittee on Aviation, hearing on Reauthorization Langston Golf Course; H. Res. 957, Honoring Jimmie of the National Transportation Safety Board, 10 a.m., Johnson, 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion; H. Res. 2167 Rayburn. 1014, Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, executive, brief- North American Inclusion Month; H.R. 4238, To des- ing on Fort Hood, 3 p.m., 304 HVC. ignate the facility of the United States Postal Service lo- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, execu- cated at 930 39th Avenue in Greeley, Colorado, as the tive, briefing on Peru, 1:30 p.m., 304 HVC.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 8:20 p.m., Wednesday, January 27 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 27

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: At 8:30 p.m., Senate will Program for Wednesday: Consideration of H.R. proceed as a body to the Hall of the House of Represent- 4474—Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act (Subject to atives to receive an address from the President of the a Rule) and H.R. 3726—Castle Nugent National His- United States. toric Site Establishment Act of 2010 (Subject to a Rule). Joint Session with the Senate to Receive the State of the Union Address from the President of the United States.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Emerson, Jo Ann, Mo., E84 Nadler, Jerrold, N.Y., E87 Engel, Eliot L., N.Y., E84, E85 Paul, Ron, Tex., E91 Adler, John H., N.J., E88 Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E88 Poe, Ted, Tex., E94 Akin, W. Todd, Mo., E85, E92 Graves, Sam, Mo., E82 Richardson, Laura, Calif., E83, E89 Andrews, Robert E., N.J., E92 Green, Al, Tex., E91 Rogers, Mike, Ala., E84 Barrett, J. Gresham, S.C., E90 Grijalva, Rau´ l M., Ariz., E86 Roybal-Allard, Lucille, Calif., E82 Berman, Howard L., Calif., E88 Hall, Ralph M., Tex., E81 Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E85, E86 Bishop, Sanford D., Jr., Ga., E92 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E86 Boehner, John A., Ohio, E90 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E83, E87, E89 Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr., Wisc., E90 Burgess, Michael C., Tex., E81 Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E83 Stearns, Cliff, Fla., E90 Butterfield, G.K., N.C., E91 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E92, E94 Whitfield, Ed, Ky., E84 Carnahan, Russ, Mo., E81 Lee, Christopher John, N.Y., E83, E85, E87 Wilson, Joe, S.C., E93 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E93 Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E82, E93 Wittman, Robert J., Va., E82 Costa, Jim, Calif., E88 Markey, Edward J., Mass., E90 Wolf, Frank R., Va., E91 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E86 Miller, Candice S., Mich., E86 Woolsey, Lynn C., Calif., E93

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