S7150 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 6, 2009 (SAFER) barrier, an energy-absorbing bar- NELSON of Nebraska (for himself and DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE rier affixed to concrete walls that has be- Ms. MURKOWSKI) to the bill H.R. 2918, Daniel Ginsberg, of the District of Colum- come the standard at all major oval tracks making appropriations for the Legisla- bia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air in the United States; tive Branch for the fiscal year ending Force. Whereas the Indianapolis 500, the largest single-day spectator sporting event in the September 30, 2010, and for other pur- f world, has occurred on every Memorial Day poses; as follows: LEGISLATIVE SESSION weekend since 1911, except during the in- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- volvement of the United States in world lowing: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- wars from 1917 through 1918 and 1942 through SEC. lll. REPORTING REQUIREMENT. ate will now return to legislative ses- 1945; Section 105(a) of the Legislative Branch sion. Whereas, in 1977, Janet Guthrie became the Appropriations Act 1965 (Public Law 88-454; 2 f first woman to compete in the Indianapolis U.S.C. 104a) is amended— 500, making the competition the first and (1) in the last sentence of paragraph (1), by MEASURE READ FIRST TIME—H.R. only major sport in which men and women striking ‘‘shall’’ and inserting ‘‘may’’; and 2454 (2) by adding at the end the following: compete, according to the same rules, Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I un- against one another; ‘‘(6) Beginning with the report covering the Whereas, in 1991, Willy T. Ribbs became first full semiannual period of the 112th Con- derstand that H.R. 2454 has been re- the first of several African-American drivers gress, the Secretary of the Senate— ceived from the House and is at the to compete in the Indianapolis 500; ‘‘(1) shall publicly post on-line on the desk. Whereas, in 2005, Danica Patrick became website of the Senate each report in a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the first female driver to lead the Indianap- searchable itemized format as required under ator is correct. olis 500 when she took the lead near the 140- this section; Mr. MERKLEY. I ask for its first mile mark; ‘‘(2) shall issue each report required under this section in electronic form; and reading. Whereas, in 2009, Helio Castroneves became The PRESIDING OFFICER. The a 3-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 and ‘‘(3) may issue each report required under Danica Patrick finished in third place, the this section in other forms at the discretion clerk will state the bill by title. best finish ever by a woman in the sport; of the Secretary of the Senate.’’. The legislative clerk read as follows: Whereas the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, A bill (H.R. 2454) to create clean energy by hosting the IndyCar Series, the NASCAR SA 1370. Mr. DEMINT submitted an jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce Sprint Cup Series, the MotoGP Series, and amendment intended to be proposed to global warming pollution and transition to a the Formula One Series, is the only facility amendment SA 1365 proposed by Mr. clean energy economy. in the world that has played host to 4 elite NELSON of Nebraska (for himself and Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask racing series; Ms. MURKOWSKI) to the bill H.R. 2918, for its second reading and object to my Whereas nearly every international making appropriations for the Legisla- own request. motorsport icon has competed and won at tive Branch for the fiscal year ending the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- September 30, 2010, and for other pur- tion is heard. A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, Rick Mears, Dale poses; as follows: Earnhardt, Mario Andretti, Graham Hill, The bill will be read for the second Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, At the appropriate place, insert the fol- time on the next legislative day. Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, and lowing: f Valentino Rossi; SEC. lll. ENGRAVING OF THE PLEDGE OF AL- Whereas every May since 1981 the Indian- LEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND THE NATIONAL MOTTO IN THE CAPITOL ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, JULY 7, apolis Motor Speedway has served as the VISITOR CENTER. 2009 backdrop for the annual Armed Forces In- (a) ENGRAVING REQUIRED.—The Architect duction Ceremony, in which citizens of Indi- Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask of the Capitol shall engrave the Pledge of Al- unanimous consent that when the Sen- ana who have volunteered to serve in the legiance to the Flag and the National Motto Armed Forces are administered the oath of of ‘‘In God We Trust’’ in the Capitol Visitor ate completes it business today, it ad- enlistment; Center, in accordance with the engraving journ until 10 a.m. tomorrow, July 7; Whereas, in 1987, the Indianapolis Motor plan described in subsection (b). that following the prayer and the Speedway was officially listed on the Na- (b) ENGRAVING PLAN.—The engraving plan pledge, the Journal of proceedings be tional Park Service list of National Historic described in this subsection is a plan setting approved to date, the morning hour be Landmarks as the oldest continuously oper- forth the design and location of the engrav- deemed to have expired, the time for ated automobile racecourse; and ing required under subsection (a) which is Whereas, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway prepared by the Architect of the Capitol and the two leaders be reserved for their has played an enormous part in shaping and approved by the Committee on Rules and Ad- use later in the day, and there be a pe- defining the City of Indianapolis, the State ministration of the Senate and the Com- riod of morning business for 1 hour, of Indiana, United States motorsports, and mittee on House Administration of the with the time equally divided and con- the United States automobile industry, and House of Representatives. trolled between the two leaders or is a great source of pride to all citizens of In- f their designees, with the majority con- diana: Now, therefore, be it trolling the first half and the Repub- Resolved, That the United States Senate EXECUTIVE SESSION recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Indi- licans controlling the final half, with anapolis Motor Speedway. Senators permitted to speak therein EXECUTIVE CALENDAR for up to 10 minutes each; that fol- f Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask lowing morning business, as previously AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND unanimous consent that the Senate ordered, the Senate proceed to H.R. PROPOSED proceed to executive session to con- 2892, the Homeland Security appropria- SA 1369. Mr. COBURN submitted an amend- sider Calendar Nos. 197 and 258; that tions bill; finally, I ask that the Senate ment intended to be proposed to amendment the nominations be confirmed en bloc; recess from 12:30 until 2:15 p.m. to SA 1365 proposed by Mr. NELSON of Nebraska the motions to reconsider be laid upon allow for the weekly caucus luncheons. (for himself and Ms. MURKOWSKI) to the bill the table en bloc; that no further mo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without H.R. 2918, making appropriations for the objection, it is so ordered. Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending tions be in order and any statements September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. relating thereto be printed in the f SA 1370. Mr. DEMINT submitted an amend- RECORD; the President be immediately PROGRAM ment intended to be proposed to amendment notified of the Senate’s action and the SA 1365 proposed by Mr. NELSON of Nebraska Senate then resume legislative session. Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, to- (for himself and Ms. MURKOWSKI) to the bill The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without morrow, we will begin consideration of H.R. 2918, supra. objection, it is so ordered. the Homeland Security appropriations f The nominations considered and con- bill. Rollcall votes are expected to firmed en bloc are as follows: occur throughout the day. As stated TEXT OF AMENDMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY earlier today, at approximately 12:15 SA 1369. Mr. COBURN submitted an Stephen Alan Owens, of Arizona, to be As- tomorrow, Senator-elect Al Franken amendment intended to be proposed to sistant Administrator for Toxic Substances will be sworn in to be U.S. Senator amendment SA 1365 proposed by Mr. of the Environmental Protection Agency. from the State of Minnesota. VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:15 Jul 07, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06JY6.039 S06JYPT1 smartinez on PROD1PC64 with SENATE.