October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27075 SENATE—Monday, October 15, 2007

SENATOR PETE DOMENICI is still used for the security of this Na- The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was Mr. REID. Mr. President, before I tion. He has worked on, as I have indi- called to order by the Honorable JIM outline what we are going to do this cated, the safety of our nuclear stock- WEBB, a Senator from the State of Vir- afternoon, let me say I had a conversa- pile. ginia. tion last week with PETE DOMENICI, He made his decision to retire for reasons that are certainly valid, but PRAYER who announced he would not run for re- election. I served with Senator DOMEN- that does not take away from the fact The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- ICI for my entire time in the Senate on we will all miss him. fered the following prayer: the Appropriations Committee. We I must say, one of the other issues he Let us pray. has worked so hard on—originally with O Lord, magnificent in mercy, plen- worked on the Energy and Water Sub- Senator Wellstone, but after that much teous in grace, and generous in love, we committee over many years. During pause to confess our shortcomings. most of that time, he was either chair- of the time alone—deals with mental Forgive us for speaking when we man or I was chairman, and the other health parity. Fortuitously, a week be- should listen and for manipulating one was the ranking member. We trav- fore we adjourned for the Columbus facts to suit our purposes. Forgive us eled the country looking at different Day recess, we passed that legislation also for waiting for opportunities in- facilities that related to the jurisdic- in the Senate. Now we have to make stead of creating them. Lord, we have tion we had. It was a great sub- sure our bill and the House bill are forgotten, faltered, and failed, and we committee because all the money we conferenced and we finish those two ask today for Your mercy. had was discretionary, and it was a bills. But it certainly is a step in the Strengthen our Senators for today’s subcommittee that did so many good right direction. journey. Give them strong hearts and things for the country. There were So I do offer Senator DOMENICI my sound minds to do their ethical best in water projects that were long overdue. congratulations for the wonderful job representing You. As they look to the We set up the safety and reliability of he has done as a Senator and, as I told future, give them the wisdom to join our nuclear arsenal. It was not easy, him on the phone, I express how their plans to Your will and to do Your but we worked through that. much—after the next 15 months—I will work on Earth. Lord, radiate Your Senator DOMENICI has a tremen- miss him. hope through them, making them posi- dously interesting background. Be- tive people who are expectant of Your cause of my fascination with athletics, f best for our Nation and world. and especially baseball, I was stunned We pray in Your precious Name. to learn this respectable man—who has SENATOR TED KENNEDY Amen. so much mental acuity and is good Mr. REID. Mr. President, I think it is f with numbers and all this—had started also important to tell everyone Sen- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE out as a great baseball player. He was a pitcher, a left-handed pitcher, as I ator KENNEDY is strong and well and The Honorable JIM WEBB led the understand. He played professional happy. He had some minor surgery that Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: baseball. He was in the Brooklyn Dodg- was important surgery. A lot of people I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the ers’ farm system. He left there to be- do not know Senator KENNEDY was United States of America, and to the Repub- come a junior high school math teach- nearly killed in an airplane crash. His lic for which it stands, one nation under God, life was saved by EVAN BAYH’s father, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. er. He went on to earn a law degree be- Birch Bayh. f fore he began a storied career in the He never complains, but Senator APPOINTMENT OF ACTING State of New Mexico as a city council- KENNEDY has constant pain from his PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE man and mayor. Now, of course, he is back. As a result of that, he had some The PRESIDING OFFICER. The one of the more senior Members of the work done to see what was going on clerk will please read a communication Senate. with his back. They did a CAT scan of to the Senate from the President pro During the time Senator DOMENICI his full spine, which normally is not done because most of the trouble in his tempore (Mr. BYRD). and I have known each other, we have The assistant legislative clerk read gotten to know each other’s spouses. back is in the low back, not the high the following letter: He is very kind and thoughtful to back. As a result of that, they fortu- itously—with good fortune because of U.S. SENATE, Landra, my wife, as I try to be to his PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, very sweet, personable Nancy. They the high x-ray—checked and a carotid Washington, DC, October 15, 2007. have eight children. artery was plugged. To the Senate: He is a person for whom I have great It was very fortuitous that was done. Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, respect. I will miss him. He has a His wife Jackie thinks that is a mir- of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby unique knowledge of the importance of acle, and it certainly is a blessing in appoint the Honorable JIM WEBB, a Senator their lives because as a result of taking from the State of Virginia, to perform the our National Laboratories. One reason, duties of the Chair. of course, is we have two of them in the a look at his spine, they were able to ROBERT C. BYRD, State of New Mexico. But we have spot that and avoid some serious prob- President pro tempore. them in other places—California, Illi- lems in the future. Mr. WEBB thereupon assumed the nois. I have traveled with him to Mis- I cannot possibly overstate the im- chair as Acting President pro tempore. souri. portance of Senator KENNEDY’s leader- He is a person who has looked out for ship in this body as we address the crit- f the Nevada test site—a place where al- ical issues that lie ahead in this work RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY most 1,000 nuclear devices were ex- period. For 45 years he has been a per- LEADER ploded, most of them underground, but son who has been on the cutting edge The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- not all of them underground. He of doing the right thing for this coun- pore. The majority leader is recog- worked with me to make sure that fa- try and certainly for the State of Mas- nized. cility—that is a billion-dollar facility— sachusetts.

● This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27076 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 SCHEDULE indeed fortunate he will be here for an- uous, be approved by both the former Mr. REID. Mr. President, today, we other 15 months and we look forward to President, whose papers are involved, are going to have morning business for serving with him. I will have, obvi- and also by the current White House an hour after Senator MCCONNELL and ously, a lot more to say about his re- occupant. There is no time limit to the I finish our brief remarks to the Sen- markable tenure in the Senate later. White House review, and the right to ate. The time will be equally divided It is also good to have a health up- review and assert executive privilege and controlled. Following the period of date on our colleague Senator KEN- has been extended by President Bush in morning business, the Senate will re- NEDY, and to learn his operation went his Executive order to include the Vice sume consideration of the Department well and he is doing well and will be President and to include Presidential of Commerce, Justice, and Science Ap- back with us soon. family members. In this way, the order propriations Act. Finally, let me underscore the obser- goes against the spirit of the Presi- Under an order previously entered, vations the majority leader made. It is dential Records Act and against the people have until 2:30 p.m. today to file our goal to pass as many of the appro- letter of the Presidential Records Act any first-degree amendments to the priations bills as possible. There will by creating a presumption of non- bill. We are going to finish this bill be significant cooperation on this side disclosure and expanding the executive perhaps not tonight, but I hope we can of the aisle toward that end. That is, privilege claim, thus allowing the finish it tomorrow because we are after all, the basic work of Govern- White House to prevent the release of going to move then to the Labor-HHS ment, and we need to try to complete records literally for generations in the legislation. it as rapidly as possible. future. H.R. 1255, the Presidential Records Tonight we are going to have a vote, f and we are going to see if we can come Act Amendments of 2007—which is the up with an amendment to the appro- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME bill I came to the floor to speak priations bill we are working on. If not, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- about—was passed in the House by a there is still a judge we need to have pore. Under the previous order, the vote of 333 to 93 on June 20 of this year. approved, and we will do that tonight. leadership time is reserved. I introduced a similar bill, S. 886, in March of this year in the Senate. The I hope everyone understands we need f to do the Labor-HHS bill. That would bill I introduced is a bipartisan bill be the sixth bill we will have com- MORNING BUSINESS which is cosponsored by Senators CORNYN, LEAHY, SUNUNU, FEINSTEIN, pleted. We are going to start that bill The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- and OBAMA. Two weeks ago, Senator as soon as we finish the bill that is be- pore. Under the previous order, there FEINSTEIN sought unanimous consent fore us, the Commerce, Justice, will now be a period for the transaction for the Senate to proceed to H.R. 1255, Science appropriations bill, and we are of morning business for a period of 1 but an objection was heard from an- going to finish that bill this week. We hour, with Senators permitted to speak have to do that. other Senator. therein for up to 10 minutes each, and H.R. 1255 is a bipartisan bill that The farm bill is so important all with the time equally divided and con- merely seeks to clarify the process across this country, and the markup of trolled between the two leaders or under which the Presidential Records that bill is scheduled for next week. their designees. Act is to be implemented. The bill The reason we have to finish the The Senator from New Mexico. seeks to nullify President Bush’s Exec- Labor-HHS appropriations bill this f utive order by limiting claims of exec- week is the chairman of the committee utive privilege to the President and to the farm bill will come out of is Sen- PRESIDENTIAL RECORDS ACT former Presidents in requiring that the ator HARKIN, who is also the chairman AMENDMENTS OF 2007 President notify the Archivist of any of the subcommittee that deals with Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I rise claims of executive privilege within 60 Labor-HHS. So we have to finish that. to discuss the Presidential Records Act days preceding a notice of a request for I hope it does not spill into the week- Amendments of 2007. a document with an additional 30 days end. We have talked about that several The Presidential Records Act of 1978 if requested. These measures essen- times this year and rarely have we had declared a President’s papers were the tially return the process to the proce- to do it. But we need to get that done. property of the people of the United dural framework that had been in place After this week, we will only have States and were to be administered by since President Reagan issued his four work weeks before we have our the National Archives and Records Ad- original Executive order. Thanksgiving Day recess. We are all on ministration. The act provided that This is an important matter that de- line to see what we can do to work out Presidential papers would be available serves to be brought to a vote in the our differences with the White House 12 years after a President left office, al- Senate. There is strong bipartisan sup- to finish our funding for this year. We lowing the former or incumbent Presi- port for the reasonable approach to the need to do that, and finishing this bill dent the right to claim executive privi- Presidential Records Act that is con- will point us in that direction. lege for particularly sensitive docu- tained in H.R. 1255. Now is not the Thank you, Mr. President. ments. time, in my view, for political ploys f In order to fulfill that mandate—that but for, instead, a thoughtful debate mandate that was in the 1978 law— RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY and an ultimate vote on this bill. President Reagan, in 1989, signed Exec- Two weeks ago, the U.S. District LEADER utive Order 12667, which gave the Court for the District of Columbia The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- former or incumbent President 30 days ruled that Executive Order 13233 is, in pore. The Republican leader is recog- to claim executive privilege. part—this is the Executive order Presi- nized. However, in 2001, early in his admin- dent Bush entered—invalid in requiring f istration, President Bush issued Execu- the Archivist of the United States to tive Order 13233, and this executive delay release of the records of former SENATORS DOMENICI AND KEN- order by President Bush nullified Presidents at their request as per- NEDY AND APPROPRIATIONS President Reagan’s order and imposed mitted under the order. The Court BILLS new regulations for obtaining Presi- found that the Archivist’s reliance on Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, let dential and Vice Presidential docu- section 3(b) of that Executive order is me commend the majority leader for ments. President Bush’s new order without constitutional basis and vio- his comments about our colleague, greatly restricts access to Presidential lates the Administrative Procedures Senator DOMENICI’s long and extraor- papers by requiring that all requests Act. This holding gives us clear direc- dinarily distinguished career. We are for documents, no matter how innoc- tion in legislatively addressing the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27077 problems that have arisen as a result of ing business on their time, I will relin- this issue. This is not big government. Executive Order 13233. quish the floor. Contrary to most of what the President Under the Presidential Records Act, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- is sending down to the Congress, this is there is a clear and an unequivocal as- pore. Without objection, it is so or- paid for. Contrast this children’s sumption that the records of a Presi- dered. health insurance—a proposal from the dent’s administration belong to the f Congress that is paid for—with the pro- people of this Nation, barring the na- posals that sit in front of the Congress CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE tional security interests or an execu- from the President for Iraq and Af- PROGRAM tive privilege claim. The people of this ghanistan to prosecute the war. Right Nation hired the President. His work is Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I be- now, we have a $189 billion request by undertaken on behalf of the people. lieve midweek this week the House will this President to continue funding the Can anyone doubt that the Nation is take up the veto override of the Presi- war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Not one made stronger and our Government dent’s veto on the Children’s Health In- penny of it is paid for. and the electorate are better served by surance Program. There has been a lot We send the soldiers to war, and the the study of the actions of past Presi- of discussion about what this Congress President says let’s send them the bill dents? This is not a matter of trying to has or has not done. I think despite all later when they come home and they uncover dark secrets; rather, it is in of the obstacles and roadblocks we can help pay for it. Contrast that with everyone’s interests and certainly in have made progress in a wide range of what we have done with children’s the interests of this Nation that schol- areas. But the one in which we have health insurance. It is $35 billion over 5 ars, students, and the public have ac- made significant progress, which I am years, all of it paid for, and 3.8 million cess to the records of former Presidents very proud of, is expanding children’s children, who at this point don’t have in order to fully understand and appre- health insurance coverage. access to health insurance coverage, ciate the work of those Presidents and Regrettably, we have a lot of chil- will get that coverage. Is that some- to provide guidance for future Presi- dren in this country who have no thing we ought to be proud of? In my dents and future administrations. health insurance coverage at all. So judgment, it is. Now, the President, I strongly urge that H.R. 1255 be the question of whether when they are when he vetoed this, he said this is brought to the Senate floor for debate sick they have a doctor to go to is a going to provide coverage to kids and for ultimate passage. function, in many cases, of whether the whose parents are at the $83,000 level. Mr. President, I yield the floor, and I parents have any income or any money That is not the poverty level. There is suggest the absence of a quorum. in their checkbook or in their pockets. no $83,000 level. That was a level re- Mr. REID. Mr. President, would the Many times those children get no quested by the State of New York, Senator withhold? health care. which was not approved. Mr. BINGAMAN. I certainly do with- In 1997, we put in place the Children’s It is true that there are a number of hold. Health Insurance Program. We know it States that cover children from fami- f works because we have had it for 10 lies who have incomes above the 200- years. In my State, for example, the percent level of poverty, but let me RECORD CORRECTION Children’s Health Insurance Program is point out that this George W. Bush ad- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I made a not a government program that has ministration approved these expan- mistake in my statement a few min- created more bureaucracy. It is a block sions, and I will give an example. In utes ago. I have known Vicki Kennedy grant to my State that is used by State 2003, New Jersey applied for a waiver to for many years. My staff tells me I government to purchase health insur- be able to cover parents in their pro- mispronounced her name. That was ance from Blue Cross/Blue Shield and gram. Secretary Thompson of the Bush certainly not intentional. I know cover children who have no health in- administration said: Absolutely. He Vicki. She was so kind and thoughtful surance. Most States do that. signed the waiver saying: to call me very early Saturday morn- This is not a big government pro- With this waiver, New Jersey will be able ing to let me know Ted was going into gram. This Congress passed a bipar- to expand health insurance coverage to thou- the hospital and I asked her to please tisan piece of legislation. Let me em- sands of residents who otherwise would be call me when the surgery was finished, phasize that it is a bipartisan piece of uninsured. and Vicki did that. I called her Jackie legislation expanding health insurance California asked for a waiver. The for reasons unknown to anyone other coverage for children. I am proud that Bush administration said: than whoever puts words in my mouth. we have done that. In the Senate, we By giving parents of children with the I want the RECORD to be corrected. had 67 Senators vote in favor of it. Two CHIP program health insurance, we are pro- I note the absence of a quorum. Senators who were in favor of that bill viding quality health care to the whole fam- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- were absent at that time, so that is 69 ily. pore. The clerk will call the roll. Senators who said, yes, let’s expand This is the Bush administration that The assistant legislative clerk pro- the program. It was fully paid for. It has actually approved these waivers, ceeded to call the roll. doesn’t increase the debt by one penny. the very waivers the President seems Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask It expands the program and would now to be critical of. unanimous consent that the order for allow 3.8 million additional children in Let me also say this. The President the quorum call be rescinded. this country to have access to health campaigned—he campaigned—on ex- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- care coverage. panding children’s health insurance. In pore. Without objection, it is so or- Mr. President, I don’t know what is 2004, here is what he said: in second or third or even fourth place dered. In a new term, we will lead an aggressive f in terms of people’s priorities. I know effort to enroll millions of poor children who what is in first place for most people: ORDER OF PROCEDURE are eligible but not signed up for the govern- their children and their children’s ment’s health insurance programs. We will Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, my un- health. not allow a lack of attention or information derstanding is that we are in morning The President says he vetoed this to stand between these children and the business, and the minority side is actu- legislation because it is big govern- health care they need. ally allocated certain amounts of time. ment. He vetoed this legislation be- So the President vetoed this bill. The They are not here. cause he says it would cover kids at sky is the limit when it comes to the I ask unanimous consent that I may the family level of income of $83,000. other spending, but this bill, which is speak in morning business, with the The President knows better than that. fully paid for, gets a veto. There are understanding that if someone on the He wasn’t telling the truth. Let me plenty of votes in the Senate to over- minority side comes to speak in morn- just, if I can, speak a bit of truth to ride the President’s veto. The question

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27078 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 is in the House. My hope is that Mem- and help the American people and ad- As a result, the American military, bers of the House will understand the vance this country’s interests, and I he says: opportunity to override this veto and will describe one of them. finds itself in an intractable situation. The to establish a clear priority for this Dr. Tether described experiments best we can do with this flawed approach is Congress on a bipartisan basis. My that are going on in advanced research stave off defeat. The war in Iraq has been a hope is they will round up the votes in in DARPA, in which they have taken a ‘‘catastrophic failure.’’ the House to override this President’s monkey, and the monkey sits at a con- This, according to General Sanchez, veto. sole with a joystick. He sees a red ball who was in charge of the war in Iraq This is about priorities. The fact is go across in front of him, and he uses from mid-2003 to mid-2004. Over 20 100 years from now all of us will be the joystick to touch the red ball with other retired generals have spoken out dead and gone and the record of our the arm of the joystick, and he is then after they have retired. General Eaton service here and the record of this given a treat. That is learned behavior said: President’s service, the record of this for the monkey. The ball goes across The military ethos is: Give your advice pri- Government, will be in the history the screen, the monkey exercises the vately to those in a position to make books. They will be able to tell a bit joystick, the joystick aperture touches changes, not the media, but this administra- about our value system by looking at the red ball, and the monkey gets a tion is immune to good advice. how did we spend our money. They will treat. Then they took the joystick So retired General Eaton went public see there was a time in October of 2007 away and instead put on the monkey a with his criticism of this administra- that this Congress had a couple of mechanical electrical arm they are tion’s flawed policies. choices: First of all, the President working on for those who have lost General Batiste—I had the oppor- says, give me another $189 billion for their limbs. They implanted electrodes tunity to meet General Batiste—was Iraq and Afghanistan to prosecute the in the brain of the monkey. Now, when one of the brightest stars in the mili- war; give me another $189 billion, and the red ball goes across in front of the tary and was considered virtually cer- by the way, I don’t intend to pay for a monkey, the monkey has no joystick, tain for promotion to the highest penny of it. Just add it to the debt. An- but the monkey thinks about touching ranks. But, he turned down his third other priority was the Congress saying, the ball and getting the treat and so star and retired rather than continue let’s expand health insurance for chil- the electrodes capture the thought. to implement a war policy that he felt, dren—$35 billion over 5 years. Let’s ex- Think of that—the electrodes capture and that he had experienced firsthand, pand health insurance for children and, the thought, which sends the electric was flawed. He retired so he could by the way, we will pay for it in the impulse to the prosthetic arm that has ‘‘speak out on behalf of soldiers and bill, which we did. And the President been developed, and the arm reaches their families.’’ says the second priority is the one that out and touches the ball, all because The point is, General Sanchez has is inappropriate? What can he be think- the monkey is thinking about touching said, and the other retired generals ing of? the ball. have said—in fact, I believe that most When historians look at this value This is about breathtaking new tech- believe—there is not a military solu- system and determine that the value nology and research into approaches tion in Iraq, there is only a solution system said children are less impor- that will help those who have lost that embodies substantial diplomatic tant, children are not the priority, limbs in warfare, yes, and in every efforts and efforts in the political sys- they are going to scratch their heads other area of life. There is so much tem in Iraq as well. The military alone and wonder how on Earth we came to going on that is interesting and breath- cannot possibly prevail in Iraq. that conclusion. I hope that is not the taking in the advanced research area, I wish to make a point I have made lesson that will come from this effort and again I say to Dr. Tether that I ap- before. We have now apparently trained to override the President’s veto. I hope preciated his coming to North Dakota about 350,000 people in Iraq to be sol- the lesson will be a bipartisan Congress and giving such a wonderful presen- diers or to be in law enforcement. To saying to this President: Not this time. tation. It was extraordinary. the extent that I have numbers, this Not today. Your priorities aren’t Well, that is something called was from the 2007 report of the General square with what we ought to be doing DARPA. Not a lot of people know Jones Commission, we have trained in this country today. Our priority is, about DARPA at the Department of 152,000 members of the Iraqi Army— No. 1, expand health insurance cov- Defense. which incidentally, is about the num- erage for America’s children. My hope RETIRED GENERAL SANCHEZ ON IRAQ POLICY ber of American soldiers in Iraq—and is at the end of this week that will be Now, let me go from DARPA to the 194,000 members of the Iraqi police. the result from the House of Represent- issue of General Sanchez’s speech on That is 346,000 Iraqis to be soldiers and atives. I know very soon the Senate Iraq policy that he gave this past police men and women. Now, I think will vote and easily override the Presi- weekend. General Sanchez was in one can reasonably ask the question, dent’s veto. charge of the war in Iraq and he has after we have been in Iraq longer than now retired and General Sanchez has DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS we were in the Second World War, that AGENCY some very strong things to say about if we have trained over 350,000, or In a moment I will talk about Gen- the war in Iraq since his retirement. roughly 350,000 police men and women eral Sanchez’s speech this weekend, He says the war began with: and soldiers, when will they have the which I read about in the Washington A catastrophically flawed, unrealistically will to provide for their own security? Post, but before I do that, there is optimistic war plan . . . Since the start of They have a new Constitution. The this war, America’s leadership has known some interesting news about what is that our military alone could not achieve people of Iraq have seen Saddam Hus- happening at the Defense Department victory in Iraq. Starting in July 2003, the sein executed. They have a new govern- in advanced research in something message repeatedly communicated to Wash- ment. And they have had nearly 350,000 called DARPA—Defense Advanced Re- ington by military commanders on the of their own trained to be law enforce- search Projects Agency. ground was that the military alone could ment and military soldiers. Yet they The head of DARPA, Dr. Tony Teth- never achieve victory in Iraq. cannot provide for their own security? er, came and spoke at a technology General Sanchez said the ‘‘surge,’’ My nephew went into the Marines conference I had in Fargo, ND, last which he called the ‘‘latest revised about 10 months ago. He is fully week. His speech was extraordinary. He strategy,’’ is, in his words, ‘‘a desperate trained and now in Iraq. We do it, and is a good presenter and a wonderful attempt by an administration that has we can train 350,000 Iraqis. Yet they public servant. I know there are some not accepted the political and eco- can’t provide for their own security? who wonder if the Government ever nomic realities of this war and they Something is wrong with that. does anything right. Well, the Govern- have definitely not communicated that So, Mr. President, I only make the ment does a lot of things to improve reality to the American people.’’ point that I read with interest General

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27079 Sanchez’s comments this weekend, and CONCLUSION OF MORNING The U.S. Government made a deci- they mirrored comments we have heard BUSINESS sion a long time ago, well over a cen- previously from General Eaton, from The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- tury ago, that law enforcement on In- General Batiste, from Colonel pore. Morning business is closed. dian reservations is a responsibility of Hammes, and many others that the the Federal Government. Our country current strategy has been flawed all f has a legal obligation to be involved in along and must change. We must un- DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE preventing crime on Indian lands. That derstand that the solution in Iraq is AND JUSTICE, AND SCIENCE, obligation is a result of treaty provi- not going to be a military-imposed so- AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- sions and Federal laws that grant the lution, it is going to be a diplomatic PRIATIONS ACT, 2008 United States the responsibility and the authority to investigate and pros- solution and a solution within the po- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ecute major crimes on Indian reserva- litical system in Iraq, the absence of pore. Under the previous order, the tions. That is not the choice of Indian which means there will remain in Iraq Senate will resume consideration of tribes; that is a decision our Govern- a protracted long-term civil war. H.R. 3093, which the clerk will report. ment made over a century ago. The While we are going door to door in The legislative clerk read as follows: Baghdad in the middle of a civil war tribal governments on our Indian res- A bill (H.R. 3093) making appropriations ervations rely on the Federal Govern- with American soldiers, Osama bin for the Departments of Commerce and Jus- Laden continues to send us messages tice, and Science, and Related Agencies for ment—specifically, the FBI and the over the internet and the airwaves. Our the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and U.S. attorney’s office—to investigate National Intelligence Estimate says for other purposes. and prosecute violent crimes on Indian that he is in a ‘‘secure’’ hideaway in Pending: reservations. We had a hearing 2 weeks ago. There northern Pakistan and has now rebuilt Inouye amendment No. 3214, to establish a training camps and reconstituted the fact-finding Commission to extend the study was testimony at that hearing from al-Qaida leadership. of a prior commission to investigate and de- some research that had been done that 34 percent of Indian women will be Now, think of that. Those who com- termine facts and circumstances surrounding raped or sexually assaulted during mitted the acts of terror against our the relocation, internment, and deportation to Axis countries of Latin Americans of Jap- their lifetime. One-third of the Indian country and murdered thousands of anese descent from December 1941 through women will be raped or sexually as- Americans are now in a safe, more se- February 1948 and the impact of those ac- saulted during their lifetime. That is cure place, according to our intel- tions by the United States and to rec- the state of violent crime on Indian ligence estimates, and is reconstituting ommend appropriate remedies, and for other purposes. reservations. training camps and plotting new at- A retired BIA police officer who tacks against our country. We, on the Casey (for Biden) amendment No. 3256, to appropriate an additional $110,000,000 for worked on the Standing Rock Sioux other hand, have our soldiers going Reservation said we do not have the re- door to door in Baghdad in the middle community-oriented policing services and to provide a full offset for such amount. sources. ‘‘We all knew they only take of a civil war. I think General Brown amendment No. 3260, to prohibit the cases with a confession.’’ If there Sanchez’s comments and the comments use of any funds made available in this act in wasn’t a confession, there wasn’t a of over 20 other high-ranking military a manner that is inconsistent with the trade case. ‘‘We were forced to triage our officers upon their retirement rep- remedy laws of the United States. cases,’’ he said. When this violence be- resent a basic body of thought most of The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- comes so commonplace that the police us have long understood but is not un- pore. The Senator from North Dakota have to triage rape cases, there is derstood at this point by the President. is recognized. something dreadfully wrong. All of us want this country to suc- Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, Senator One of the big factors in the rise of ceed. We want our country to succeed MIKULSKI, the chair of the sub- violent crime on Indian reservations is in our war against terrorism. But the committee, will be here at 4 o’clock. I the lack of a police presence or law en- fact is we have to develop the right know Senator SHELBY is here, and I be- forcement presence on Indian lands. processes and the right policies to em- lieve he will be out momentarily. I There are little more than 2000 Federal brace that war against terrorism and have agreed to be on the floor until and tribal law enforcement officers to eliminate the al-Qaida leadership, Senator MIKULSKI returns. who patrol 56 million acres of Indian which represents the greatest terrorist I did want to take a moment to talk land. In North and South Dakota, we threat to our country. Again, the Na- about an amendment I was discussing have two police officers who patrol the tional Intelligence Estimate that we when we were previously in session on 2.3 million-acre Standing Rock Sioux have all read says the greatest ter- this bill, dealing with law enforcement Indian Reservation. We have heard rorist threat to our country, including on Indian reservations. I did not actu- from people who called to report a vio- to our homeland, is the leadership of ally offer the amendment. I had filed lent crime as it was occurring, and al-Qaida and they are in a safe or se- the amendment. they waited an hour and 15 minutes for cure haven and they are plotting addi- The subcommittee itself restored the police to show up. In other cases, tional attacks against our country and some funds that the President had cut. they wait days for the police to show they are reconstituting their training I indicated to the subcommittee that I up. camps to train the terrorists. Now, it hoped we could work between now and The lack of tribal jails and bedspace should be clear to us what our obliga- next spring, when we begin the new fis- also adds to the problem because there tions are. cal year legislation, so we could add is no place to put criminals. I have I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- some funding for these critical areas. I been in tribal detention facilities. I sence of a quorum. want to make note that Senator MI- have seen kids lying on cement floors The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- KULSKI and Senator SHELBY already in tribal detention facilities because pore. The clerk will call the roll. added funding to accounts the Presi- there was not a juvenile facility and dent had decided to zero out. These ac- the other detention facilities did not The assistant legislative clerk pro- counts are accounts dealing with law have proper beds and didn’t have ceeded to call the roll. enforcement on Indian reservations. enough space, so young children were Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask We just held a hearing on these lying on the floor of a detention facil- unanimous consent that the order for issues in the Indian Affairs Committee ity. the quorum call be rescinded. here in the Senate. It is pretty stark, There is a $400 million backlog for The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- when you hear from folks who talk construction for tribal jails. One Fed- pore. Without objection, it is so or- about the crisis on reservations with eral official said that there is what is dered. respect to law enforcement. called a catch-and-release system—just

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27080 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007

catch the criminals and release many MIKULSKI and Senator SHELBY indi- Well, with the new Congress and the of them back into the community be- cated they want to work with me. But, expiration of this program, we took an- cause there is no space to put them. first and foremost, I want to com- other look at it and said: Can we do Because of that, the Indian reserva- pliment them for rejecting the Presi- better? Can we extend this beyond 6.6 tions have become soft targets for or- dent’s suggestion that we ignore our million kids to more of the 15 million ganized crime and particularly for or- responsibility, and for Senators MIKUL- targeted group of children? We found a ganized efforts dealing with meth- SKI and SHELBY deciding these pro- way to do it. We did it in a bipartisan amphetamine. grams are exactly what we should be way, a cooperative effort with the Re- In May of last year, Federal officials funding; it is our responsibility to do publican side of the aisle, an effort that seized a huge methamphetamine orga- so. involves Senator CHUCK GRASSLEY of nization’s business plan, and the busi- I yield the floor and suggest the ab- Iowa, Senator ORRIN HATCH of Utah, ness plan outlined how that organiza- sence of a quorum. well-known, conservative Republicans tion wanted to replace alcohol abuse as The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- who sat down with Senators MAX BAU- it infiltrated Indian reservations with pore. The clerk will call the roll. CUS and TED KENNEDY and hammered methamphetamine abuse on Indian res- The legislative clerk proceeded to out the details—Thirty-five billion dol- ervations. The plan also outlined how call the roll. lars more in spending over the next 5 the tribal police could not arrest them Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask years. while on the reservation. They de- unanimous consent that the order for Now, the first reaction, of course, is scribed in the business plan how they the quorum call be rescinded. that most people say: Great, you were going to introduce and use the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- dreamed up an expansion of a program reservations as the basis for their pore. Without objection, it is so or- that costs us $35 billion. Thanks a lot. methamphetamine distribution to run dered. Our kids will pay for it. their business. Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask Wrong. We insisted that it be paid After creating a system in which we unanimous consent to speak as in for. How is it paid for? By increasing said law enforcement is the Federal morning business. the Federal tax on tobacco products. Government’s responsibility, the ad- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- That is it. I am not going to beat ministration in its budget now wants pore. Without objection, it is so or- around the bush and tell you there is to tell the tribes: We are too busy, so dered. some secret way to do it. That is how you are on your own. SCHIP we did it. We raised the Federal tax on The statistics I have described are Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, the Sen- tobacco products, cigarettes and ci- really sobering: crumbling jails. What ate is just returning from a week gars. You can sign me up, incidentally, does the administration propose to home. I spent the week in my home any day of the week. I am one Senator. spend for detention facilities, Tribal State of Illinois traveling from far I am sure there are many like me who Jails Discretionary Grants Program? southern Illinois to Chicago and most have lost a loved one to cancer brought Well, the administration proposes we points in between. It was a busy week. on by tobacco. Most people in America spend nothing. Not a thing. Assistance I met with a lot of people and continue have been touched by tobacco disease to the tribal courts, what does the ad- to be amazed that there is such a dis- and illness. ministration propose that we spend? connect between the real world of I believe one of the best things we Nothing. America and the world of Capitol Hill. can do is to keep tobacco products out Those are all programs that have al- In about 48 hours, the U.S. House of of the hands of our kids. When you ways been funded. These are programs Representatives is going to have a his- raise the price by raising the tax, chil- for which the Federal Government has toric vote. It is about children’s health dren are discouraged from buying the a responsibility by previous agreement. insurance. Here we are, the wealthiest product. Good. If kids do not get ad- Tribal COPS Program, the President Nation on Earth, with the best doctors, dicted early and stick around until says let’s fund it at zero. Tribal Youth the best hospitals, the best technology, they are about 18 to make the choice, Program, fund it at zero; Indian Alco- amazing medical research. Yet when it they will decide it is a pretty dumb hol and Crime Demonstration Pro- comes down to basic health care pro- idea. But if they start smoking at 14, gram, zero. tection, America falls short. We spent 15, 16, an addiction gets started. So we Every single one of those, all except more money per capita than any na- raised the tobacco tax to come up with the last, have always been funded. The tion on Earth on health care, but our the $35 billion. Over the next 5 years we President says: Not my responsibility, outcomes do not show it. Countries will expand the health insurance cov- not this administration; we do not in- that spend a lot less get a lot more. erage from 6.6 million children to 10 tend to provide funding. Other countries around the world have million children in America—still not Now, let me thank Senator MIKULSKI made a dedicated effort to make sure 15 but clearly moving in the right di- and the ranking member as well, Sen- every citizen in their nation has the rection. ator SHELBY, because they have pro- protection of basic health care. We passed the bill over here with an vided some funding in this sub- But not America. Forty-seven mil- amazing vote. In a time when we have committee mark. It is not as much as lion Americans have no health insur- these death-defying votes of 1 vote I would like. It is not as much as I am ance. We tried to address that with the here, 1 vote here, 69 Senators voted for sure they wanted to do, but they Children’s Health Insurance Program the bipartisan approach to expand chil- should be complimented for rejecting 10 years ago. We looked at the 40 mil- dren’s health insurance. the President’s recommendation at a lion uninsured Americans and said: 15 We sent the bill over to the House. time when we have a serious problem, million are kids; let’s start there. Let’s They were disappointed because they and at a time when that problem is our cover these children. Let’s make sure wanted more. I want more. I would like responsibility to deal with because we they have health insurance, not to see all 15 million kids covered, to be have made agreements and required through a government plan but honest with you. I would like to see all that we will be responsible for dealing through private health insurance. We Americans covered. I will get to that with it. will take money, grants and money, point in a moment. But they passed it, The President says: Let’s not do it. send it to the States, work with the and we sent it to President Bush. And Senator MIKULSKI and Senator Governors, share the expense, and Now, President Bush is in his seventh SHELBY said: We reject that. We have a bring these kids under hospitalization year as President of the United States. responsibility. coverage. In 10 years it worked. From He has used his veto pen four times— I was intending to offer an amend- 15 million uninsured, we were able to four times—once to veto a plan passed ment 2 weeks ago—I did not do that— insure 6.6 million children in America; by Congress on a bipartisan basis to to add even further because Senator 300,000 in my home State of Illinois. change the policy in Iraq and start

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27081 bringing our troops home; President you do not need help to pay $1,000 a of brain cancer. She was 61 years old, a Bush vetoed it; next, he had two oppor- month for health insurance. Who is single mom. Sergio was her only child. tunities and used his pen twice to veto kidding whom? The reality is that fam- Doctors think she may have had the the expansion of medical research ilies are crippled by these costs. Many tumor for a long time, but the symp- using stem cells. You will recall the of them cannot afford insurance, and toms didn’t show up until 2 months President stopped this research at the they need the help of this program. It ago, and then she died. Before that, she Federal level. States are now doing it, is a reasonable thing to do. had suffered a stroke which left her private companies are doing it, and for- Those people in the White House who paralyzed on her right side. She was an eign governments are doing it. But the just want to call this socialism, or authority on health and nutrition and Bush administration will not allow our whatever the word of the day may be, worked for organizations, including the National Institutes of Health, through or dismiss families making $60,000 as Centers for Disease Control, USAID, Federal funding, to do this. Well, the not needing a helping hand with health UNICEF, and the Organization of President used his veto pen twice to insurance for children, they are so out American States, but she had been un- stop this promising research to find of touch they do not understand the employed and uninsured for 5 months cures for diseases and causes of death. drama that these families go through when she got sick. Even COBRA, which His fourth use of the veto pen was to every single month for lack of health is the way to purchase health insur- kill the Children’s Health Insurance insurance. ance when one is not working, was too Program. What did they say about it? There is a story closer to home for expensive for someone with a limited Why did the President veto this bipar- the Members of the Senate. It does not income such as Sergio’s mother. As a tisan bill that came out of the Senate relate to the Children’s Health Insur- result, when she died from an aggres- and the House? Well, they said, first, it ance Program, but I think it is a story sive form of brain cancer, she left was socialized medicine—socialized worth telling. It is a story about a $255,000 in unpaid hospital and doctor medicine. You know that is a cliche member of the Senate family, someone bills—a quarter of a million dollars. that was probably born in the 1960s, whom most of us have seen many The hospital first threatened to sue maybe before, on the notion that the times. Many may not know his name, her son for payment. A lawyer who is Government would provide all the but he is someone who has gone helping him pro bono negotiated the health insurance for America. through a life-changing experience be- hospital charges down, first to $216,000, Well, it did not work then. We cre- cause of no health insurance in his then to $95,000. With another $40,000 in ated Medicare, and thank goodness we family. doctors bills, Sergio, a member of the did, for millions of Americans who Forty-seven million Americans have Senate staff, still owes $135,000 in med- have had peace of mind at age 65 be- no health insurance. We who are privi- ical bills for his mom. How is he deal- cause of it. Socialized medicine. What leged in the Senate probably do not lie ing with this? He is selling his home in the President failed to say was if he awake at night worrying about it be- Bethesda where he and his mom have gets sick tomorrow, God forbid, he will cause a bad diagnosis is not going to lived for the last 8 years. It is the only go to a military hospital. The doctors lead to bankruptcy for us. We are home they have ever owned. The pro- will be members of the military. The lucky. We are part of the Federal Em- ceeds will go for the payment of these nurses who answer his call will be ployees Health Benefits Program. We medical bills. members of the military. He will be have got the best coverage in America. Sergio said when his mom got sick protected by Government health serv- Eight million Federal employees, Mem- she had been waiting to hear about a ices as President of the United States. bers of Congress, we get an open enroll- possible new job with the Federal Gov- Is that socialism? I think I will leave ment period every year. You do not ernment, and it would have had health it to the President to decide. But I like your company, change it. It is like insurance. When the job offer finally think it is troublesome that we have shopping for a car. There are so many came, his mother had just suffered a reached a point that we dismiss a pro- choices out there. You want a big plan, stroke and couldn’t get out of bed to gram of such value to so many children you pay more. You have more money answer the phone. Two months and and call it socialized medicine. What taken out of your check. You want less $255,000 in medical bills later, she was even more galling was someone in coverage, pay less. You have less passed away at the age of 61. In another the White House along the way argued week or month, she might have had the point that this plan would cover in- money taken out of your check. It has health coverage with a new job. In an- dividuals who make up to three times been around for decades. Members of Congress benefit from it, other 4 years, she would have been eli- the poverty level in the United States. Let me translate that into terms and we have a peace of mind that gible for Medicare. Instead, she had the Americans can understand. If you comes with it. But we do not have to bad luck and bad timing to fall through make up to $60,000, you get help under look far to see families who are strug- one of the gaping holes in America’s this plan. And the argument the White gling and facing terrible decisions be- unravelling health care safety net. Now House made was, people making $60,000 cause of the high cost of health insur- her only child, her son, is paying the a year—or ‘‘well off’’ in their terms—do ance. They are everywhere. They are in price. not need this help. every town, every county, every State, I wonder how many Senators have Really? Well, let’s think about that all across our Nation, and they are been in the elevator with Sergio, for a second. Sixty thousand dollars a right here in the family. There is a talked to him, shared a smile with him, year is gross pay. Now, let’s take about young man who works just a few feet but had no idea of the terrible burden 40 percent of that for all of the taxes away from where I am standing. He is he and his mother were carrying as a that are taken out and all of the deduc- an elevator operator. His name is Ser- result of the cost of health care and the tions that are taken out. That leaves gio Olaya. He has worked here off and cost of being uninsured in America us somewhere in the range of $36,000 a on as an intern and has been an eleva- today. How many more families will year, about $3,000 a month in take- tor operator since last May. He always have to sell their homes? How many home pay. has a big smile on his face, great young more bright, talented young people will Now, go out and look for health in- fellow, says hello, and most of us, of have to drop out of college so their surance for a sick child. I will tell you course, see him and greet him and head family can pay medical bills before we what you will find. You will be lucky off on our business. finally come up with a real plan to to get by with $1,000 a month for health He is 21 years old, a bright young make health care more affordable for insurance for your family if you have a man, happy disposition, a great future all Americans? The truth is, almost sick child. If you have a healthy fam- ahead of him. But a few months ago, every family is at risk because of a ily, it may still cost $600 or $800. Sergio, who works right outside this fraying and failing health care safety So out of a take-home pay of $3,000, door, had a tragedy strike his family. net. Almost all of us could be one pink they say you are well enough off that His mother died of an aggressive form slip, one election, one bad diagnosis, or

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27082 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 one serious accident away from a surance industry. I don’t understand children don’t have a regular physi- health and economic disaster for our that. If these 15 million children have cian, regular checkups, a regular place family. not had health insurance for years, to go. So an earache turns into a sub- This affects Sergio, our Senate fam- that industry has had plenty of chances stantial infection. Asthma at an early ily. It affects all families. We need to to sell it. The fact is, it is too expen- stage becomes a serious challenge. Dia- deal with it. We need to find a way or sive for these families. betes goes undetected because these a combination of ways to give every Mr. DORGAN. If the Senator will kids are not brought into our health American access to affordable health yield further for a question, the Presi- care system until they have reached coverage. We can’t help Sergio pay dent, when vetoing the legislation, re- such a grievous situation that they end these bills, but we can sure look to the ferred to some families with $83,000 up in emergency rooms, and we all pay possibility of 3.4 million children who will be getting this largess so that for it. across America and their moms and their children can get subsidized health This really is an ounce of prevention dads finally having the peace of mind insurance coverage. My State, as an ex- that we would have health insurance of knowing that their kids are covered. ample, covers children at 140 percent of for more of these kids to be covered, It is a small step for a big nation, but poverty, most States at around 200 per- the children of working families who isn’t it the kind of step we want to cent of poverty, which I believe is go to work every single day and don’t take together in a bipartisan way? around $44,000 gross income, and the have health insurance. The President President Bush says no. He vetoed the $83,000 to which the President referred vetoed the bill. bill. He sent it back to the House of does not exist. It was a request from Mr. DORGAN. If the Senator will Representatives, and on Wednesday the State of New York which was not yield for one additional question, the they will take a vote. Fifteen Repub- granted. In any event, all those re- Senator from Illinois is on the Appro- lican Congressmen who voted against quests that have been granted for priations Committee with me. My un- the plan have to change their votes to above the 200 percent have been ap- derstanding is the President is going to override his veto. Overall, 62 Repub- proved willingly and in a way that al- be sending down a second supplemental lican Senators and Congressmen voted lowed this administration to boast that request within days. I understand the for this plan, so it is bipartisan. I hope they had approved them. Now the White House might not want to send it the 15 who are thinking about it now President objects to the very thing down before the override issue on the will think about the vulnerability of a they had approved. SCHIP program. But the SCHIP pro- lot of people such as Sergio, people we The other point is, didn’t this Presi- gram would spend $7 billion a year for don’t know who every single day have dent actually campaign in the year 2004 5 years. That is $35 billion. All of it is to wrestle with this terrible challenge saying he supports expansion of this paid for. None of it is contributing one in our great Nation. very program? I ask the question about penny to the debt. The result of that Mr. DORGAN. Will the Senator yield the $83,000. That clearly must be a mis- spending? The 3.8 million children who for a question? representation. Is that the judgment of at this point have no health insurance Mr. DURBIN. I am happy to yield. Mr. DORGAN. The Senator from Illi- the Senator from Illinois as well? coverage would now be fully covered Mr. DURBIN. The State of New York nois has raised the issue of the override with health insurance. The President said: We want to cover families up to of the President’s veto that will occur seemed to, when he vetoed the legisla- $83,000; it is more expensive to live in in the House this week. When the tion, be saying: I am going to be the New York than it might be in some President vetoed the bipartisan legisla- guardian of the Federal Treasury and tion that would expand opportunities other State. But ultimately it was a the taxpayers’ checkbook. This is big- for health coverage for America’s chil- decision to be made by the President. government bureaucracy—socialized dren—another 3.8 million kids who The President had to give them permis- medicine, in fact. don’t have health coverage now would sion, and he denied it. Under this bill, This is fully paid for, $7 billion a have it under that bill—the President the President still has that authority year. Isn’t it the case that the Presi- referred to it as some kind of socialized to deny States permission to go beyond dent has requested two things of us? medicine, some sort of big-government $62,000 a year. So he still has that au- One is already here, and the other will solution. Then he talked about the thority. Arguing $83,000 makes no come next week. One is $145 billion in prospect of families with $83,000 in in- sense. He turned it down. We didn’t emergency funding for the wars in Iraq come. change that in this bill. The President and Afghanistan, not a penny of it paid Isn’t it the case that most States— still has the authority to stop any pro- for all this year, and on top of that, we my State included—receive a block gram that would expand in that direc- believe another roughly $44 billion sup- grant and use the block grant to pro- tion. plemental. So that will be a $189 billion vide coverage by buying the coverage In my State and others, I concede, we emergency supplemental this year. In from BlueCross BlueShield? In other have been trying to find every way we other words, $7 billion for kids is too words, it is a block grant the States can to insure people. Our Governor, the much; $189 billion, which will bring us use to purchase coverage for children. general assembly, and other people somewhere close to two-thirds of a tril- Is that what the President was refer- have tried to find ways to work with lion dollars, the President has re- ring to as big government? If so, isn’t the Federal Government to cover peo- quested we spend, not a penny of it the President misrepresenting what ple who don’t have health insurance. paid for. The implication of all that is, this bill does? As a reminder—I know the Senator let’s send soldiers to fight. When they Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, that is from North Dakota is well aware—the come back, they can pay for the debt the case in almost every State. This poorest children in America are cov- we have incurred because we don’t in- isn’t a matter of the State of Illinois ered by Medicaid. The poorest children tend to pay for any of it. health insurance plan; it is a matter of have health insurance. The children Isn’t it the case that the very same our State or the State of North Dakota who are fortunate enough to have par- President who says $7 billion a year taking the Federal funds and buying ents with health insurance aren’t the which is fully paid for and which will private health insurance, which is ones we are talking about. We are talk- result in children’s health insurance something these families currently ing about the group of children who be- for 3.8 million children is the President cannot afford. It strikes me as reason- long to families who go to work every who is sending us a $189 billion addi- able for us to give them a helping hand. single day and have no health insur- tional request for 1 year, none of it It is not socialism, whatever that defi- ance. That is a lot of Americans and a paid for? nition may be. It is not a big-govern- lot of kids. I have had several press Mr. DURBIN. The math is right. This ment plan. conferences during the break at hos- President has funded this war in Iraq The President argued that he pitals with doctors and nurses. They and Afghanistan borrowing money thought it was unfair to the health in- tell the story of these children. These from future generations. He has not

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27083 paid for a single day of this war by im- their Members of Congress—both House at 5:45 the Senate proceed to vote in re- posing a tax or cutting spending in and Senate—in the next 48 hours. This lation to the amendment; that the some other area. He is the first Presi- is a critical moment in our history. We amendment be modified with the dent in the history of the United have to decide once and for all whether changes at the desk. States, in the entire history of our Na- we are going to start taking important The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- tion, to cut taxes in the midst of war. steps forward to bring the peace of pore. Without objection, it is so or- I am sure the Senator from North mind of health insurance to every fam- dered. Dakota joined a lot of us in watching ily in America. That is a worthy Amer- The amendment (No. 3260), as modi- the Ken Burns documentary ‘‘The ican goal. President Bush’s veto should fied, is as follows: War.’’ It has been on for the last couple not stand in its way. I certainly hope On page 97, between lines 9 and 10, and in- weeks on public television. One of our the House of Representatives, when it sert the following: great friends and heroes in the Senate, votes on Wednesday, will override this None of the funds appropriated or other- DANNY INOUYE of Hawaii, was featured Presidential veto. wise made available in this Act may be used in it, as he should have been. A Con- I yield the floor. in a manner that is inconsistent with the gressional Medal of Honor recipient, he I suggest the absence of a quorum. principal negotiating objective of the United told the story of his life that led to his States with respect to trade remedy laws to The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- preserve the ability of the United States— service to our country. You couldn’t pore. The clerk will call the roll. (1) to enforce vigorously its trade laws, in- help but feel that America was at war. The legislative clerk proceeded to cluding antidumping, countervailing duty, It wasn’t just our soldiers and sailors call the roll. and safeguard laws; and marines and airmen; America was Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask (2) to avoid agreements that— at war. We were all involved. unanimous consent that the order for (A) lessen the effectiveness of domestic and This war which has claimed 3,821 the quorum call be rescinded. international disciplines on unfair trade, es- American lives, this war which has in- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- pecially dumping and subsidies; or jured more than 30,000 of our fighting pore. Without objection, it is so or- (B) lessen the effectiveness of domestic and international safeguard provisions, in order men and women, this war which has dered. left 10,000 grievously injured with am- to ensure that United States workers, agri- AMENDMENT NO. 3233, AS MODIFIED cultural producers, and firms can compete putations and serious burns, this war Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask fully on fair terms and enjoy the benefits of has been waged in a much different unanimous consent that amendment reciprocal trade concessions; and way. No. 3233, previously agreed to, be modi- (3) to address and remedy market distor- When America was going to wage fied with the changes at the desk. My tions that lead to dumping and subsidiza- this war on terrorism, the President tion, including overcapacity, cartelization, understanding is both sides have said: We are going to invade Iraq. And and market-access barriers. cleared this request. America, you can help: go shopping. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask That isn’t what they said in World unanimous consent, while we are wait- War II. They said: We can all pitch in pore. Without objection, it is so or- dered. ing for the ranking member, to speak together and get behind this effort. as in morning business for 3 minutes. Then he said: We have to sacrifice. The amendment (No. 3233), as modi- fied, is as follows: The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- We have to give tax cuts to people at pore. Is there objection? On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert the wealthiest levels. Without objection, it is so ordered. So we end up with a debt, a debt that the following: DO NOT CALL LIST LEGISLATION continues to grow because the Presi- SEC. 217. Notwithstanding any other provi- dent does not pay for a penny of this sion of this title— Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, last (1) the amount appropriated in this title week I introduced some legislation in war. The Senator from North Dakota is under the heading ‘‘GENERAL ADMINISTRA- right. It will be close to $750 billion by the Senate for which it is my hope my TION’’ is reduced by $10,000,000; colleagues will join in. It deals with the end of next year. We are spending (2) the amount appropriated in this title $12 to $15 billion a month on this war in under the heading ‘‘VIOLENCE AGAINST the issue of the Do Not Call List that Iraq, none of it is paid for, none of it is WOMEN PREVENTION AND PROSECUTION PRO- is housed down at the Federal Trade generated by taxes, and none of it is GRAMS’’ under the heading ‘‘OFFICE ON VIO- Commission. paid for by compensating cuts in other LENCE AGAINST WOMEN’’ is increased by I do not think there is much more ir- spending. It is added to our debt. $10,000,000; and ritating in life than to receive calls The President who proclaims himself (3) of the amount appropriated in this title from telemarketers. Almost everybody under the heading ‘‘VIOLENCE AGAINST a fiscal conservative when it comes to has received bundles of calls from tele- WOMEN PREVENTION AND PROSECUTION PRO- marketers—always during mealtime. vetoing a children’s health insurance GRAMS’’ under the heading ‘‘OFFICE ON VIO- program within the next several days LENCE AGAINST WOMEN’’— They always wait until the family has will send us a massive spending bill of (A) $60,000,000 is for grants to encourage ar- been able to sit down to start a meal, $190 or $200 billion for the next year of rest policies, as authorized by part U of the and then the family gets a telephone this war. The $7 billion for health in- Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act call: Would you like to take our cable surance for children is paid for; the of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796hh et seq.); service? Would you like to take our President says it is wasted Federal (B) $4,000,000 is for engaging men and youth cell phone service? Do you need new in prevention programs, as authorized by siding? We will have some people in funds. But $200 billion for a war with no section 41305 of the Violence Against Women end in sight he considers to be appro- Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 14043d–4); and your neighborhood tomorrow selling priate. I don’t understand this. I under- (C) $1,000,000 is for the National Resource sheetrock or siding. stand we have to stand behind our men Center on Workplace Responses to assist vic- So on and on and on, telemarketers and women in uniform. But a strong tims of domestic violence, as authorized by are unbelievably annoying. So Con- America begins at home. It begins with section 41501 of the Violence Against Women gress passed a piece of legislation. It our families and our communities and Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 14043f). says: We are going to set up a list at our parishes and church groups and AMENDMENT NO. 3260, AS MODIFIED the Federal Trade Commission called a neighborhoods. It begins with the peace Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask Do Not Call List. You call in, put your of mind of knowing that you have unanimous consent that at 5:15 today name on that list, and it says to tele- health insurance. For literally 3.8 mil- the Senate resume consideration of the marketers: You may not call the lion children, the President’s veto Brown amendment No. 3260, with the names on that list. means no help to buy private health in- time until 5:45 p.m. equally divided and So the list has been very successful, surance so these families have a chance controlled between Senators BROWN except the Federal Trade Commission to have that peace of mind. and MIKULSKI or their designees; that did one very inexplicable and dumb I sincerely hope those who feel this is no amendment be in order to the thing. I guess that is a gentle descrip- an important program will contact amendment prior to the vote; and that tion. They said of the people who call

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27084 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 in and put their names on a Do Not Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Call List, the list will expire at a cer- unanimous consent that the order for SANDERS). Without objection, it is so tain time, so you would have to call the quorum call be rescinded. ordered. back in. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I ask So we have had 149 million people pore. Without objection, it is so or- unanimous consent to speak as in call in. Think of this: 149 million Amer- dered. morning business. icans picked up their phone and called AMENDMENT NO. 3225, AS MODIFIED The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without their Federal Government and said: Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask objection, it is so ordered. Put my name on a Do Not Call List. I unanimous consent that amendment SCHIP am sick and tired of getting telephone No. 3225, previously agreed to, be modi- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, to calls from telemarketers. I want my fied with the changes at the desk. bring our colleagues up to date, we are name on a list. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- working on the Commerce-Justice- That is the biggest vote in American pore. Without objection, it is so or- Science appropriations. Senator SHEL- history, isn’t it? They just voted by dered. BY and I are working to clear amend- picking up the phone. Mr. President, The amendment (No. 3225), as modi- ments now. All amendments have been 149 million people voted to say: I do not fied, is as follows: filed. We have 60 of them, but we hope want those calls anymore. Stop it. So some can be cleared. For those Sen- On page 26, after line 24, insert the fol- the Federal Trade Commission put lowing: ators who wish to have a vote on their their names on a list. Then the Federal SEC. 114. UNITED STATES ECONOMIC DATA. amendment, I wish they would consider Trade Commission said: Oh, by the (a) Of the funds provided in this title for Eco- offering the amendment and debating way, your name goes off the list at the nomic and Information Infrastructure under it this evening. I certainly will be will- end of 5 years. And by the way, next the heading ‘‘ECONOMIC AND STATISTIC ANAL- ing to stay for that. October, on or about the first day or so YSIS’’, $950,000 may be used to carry out the While we are working on clearing of the month—or within a couple of study and report required under this section. these amendments, I rise to stand up days of that time—we will have about (b) Not later than 60 days after the date of for my constituents, to stand up for a the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of family in Baltimore who has been 50 million people whose names come off Commerce shall enter into a contract with the list. the National Academy of Sciences to con- vilified by the rightwing bloggers be- That makes no sense to me. If you duct a study and report on whether the im- cause they dare to say that they bene- put your name on a list saying, ‘‘I port price data published by the Bureau of fited from and support a public pro- don’t want people making annoying Labor Statistics and other economic data gram called the Children’s Health Ini- calls to my house,’’ that name ought to collected by the United States accurately re- tiative. stay on the list. You ought not have to flect the economic condition of the United I don’t know what is happening in pick up the phone and recall the Fed- States. America now, where instead of working eral Trade Commission. (c)(1) The report required by subsection (b) to change policies, the right wing tries shall include an analysis of the methods used to change the subject, and they do it I do not know who made the decision to determine the condition of the United but what a dumb decision. Let’s put a States economy and shall address— by attacking people rather than at- list together. If you call and get your (A) whether the statistical measure of the tacking the problem—the problem of name on the list and say, ‘‘I don’t want United States economy correctly interprets poverty, the problem that our children irritating, annoying calls from tele- the impact of imports and outsourced pro- don’t have health care, the problem marketers,’’ your name ought to stay duction; that one of my constituents, a little on the list until you decide to pull it (B) whether the statistical measures of the boy named Deamante Driver, died in off. United States economy result in an accurate Prince George’s County because he So I have put in a piece of legislation report of United States gross domestic prod- didn’t have access to dental care and uct (GDP), productivity, and other aspects of that says if you put your name on a economic performance; had a severe oral bacterial infection. list, your name is going to stay on the (C) whether the impact of imports on My colleague Senator CARDIN has list. You do not have to call in. There United States manufacturing levels and taken up the cudgels on that issue, and is not going to be an automatic expul- competitiveness is accurately reported; and I support him. It is our Children’s sion. We did not provide for that in the (D) whether other countries are accounting Health Initiative, and I will help to Congress. The Federal Trade Commis- for import prices more accurately or fre- override the veto. sion came up with that goofy idea. So quently than the United States. Let me tell my colleagues what hap- my legislation will say that idea is (2) If the findings of the report indicate pened. I am taking up for a family that the methods used for accounting for im- gone. If your name is on a list, it stays ported goods and United States wages result named Bonnie and Halsey Frost who on the list. You deserve to have supper in overstating economic growth, domestic live in Baltimore. A few weeks ago or dinner—or whatever you might call manufacturing output, and productivity they stood here in the Congress to say it at the end of the day—without hav- growth, the report shall include rec- that they benefitted from the SCHIP ing your phone ringing by somebody ommendations with respect to— program. They told the story about wanting to sell siding or a new tele- (A) what actions should be taken to how two of their children had been in a phone service. produce more accurate import price indices horrific accident. My hope is every Member of the Sen- on a regular basis; and Graeme, the boy who gave the Demo- (B) what other measures of economic anal- cratic radio address, spoke about what ate might cosponsor the legislation— ysis should be used to accurately reflect the except for those Members of the Senate globalization of economic activity and he needed. He had a brain injury. He who love to get telemarketing calls. offshoring of domestic production. was treated at Johns Hopkins Hospital. For those who do, I expect they would (d) The report required by subsection (b) So was his little sister. Graeme was in not sign on, and I will probably come shall be completed and submitted to Con- a coma for weeks. One of his vocal and announce their names soon. But if gress not later than 18 months after the date cords was paralyzed. One of his eyes we can get all of those to cosponsor it, of the contract described in subsection (b). continues to be damaged. Gemma, his we can get this passed quickly and Mr. DORGAN. I suggest the absence little sister, has suffered permanent in- solve a problem for all American fami- of a quorum. juries, which I will not go through. The lies. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- families had their business spread all I yield the floor and suggest the ab- pore. The clerk will call the roll. over the right wing blogs. I will not sence of a quorum. The legislative clerk proceeded to spread it all over the Senate floor. But The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- call the roll. I want to take up for them, for the fact pore. The clerk will call the roll. Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I ask that when they stood up to talk about The legislative clerk proceeded to unanimous consent that the order for how they benefitted from this program, call the roll. the quorum call be rescinded. they were attacked because they

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27085 weren’t seen as worthy. The Frosts Baltimore, they believed in their coun- Can we not change the tone? Do we have four children: Graeme, who is 12; try, and they were willing to be urban always have to attack each other? Do Max, Graeme’s twin, who saw the acci- pioneers, so they bought this home for we have to be so violent in our lan- dent; Gemma, who also was in the acci- a modest price. Now, we have been re- guage, so vicious, so vitriolic? I don’t dent; and an older brother named Zeke. claiming Baltimore. Yes, the houses think so. I think our country has to get Bonnie and her children were in a car are selling at very high prices, but that back to the basics, where you can dis- crash in 2004 when the SUV she was is not what they paid for it. agree without being disagreeable, driving had an accident. The children This man is self-employed. When he where you focus on the policies, not on had these terrible problems. Who is the married, yes, they were from a promi- the person, where you try to deal with Frost family? Well, the Frost family is nent family. Their wedding announce- issues and you don’t attack people for a family of six. They live in Baltimore ment was in the New York Times. the simple reason that they have spo- and they qualify under the Maryland Since when does that mean anything? ken up and they have spoken out. SCHIP program, which says that if you He has a small warehouse that provides I think we need to take a timeout in have a family of this size and an in- a modest rental income. His wife works this country. I respect free speech, I re- come under $51,000 a year, you qualify. part time at a medical publishing firm. spect the bloggers and what they have; They qualified. What happened? They don’t have health benefits. but when there is a deliberate attempt Through other friends of theirs who To go on with what Krugman said, he from either the right or the left to go were involved with health advocacy in said that soon after the radio address, after people simply because they have the State, they were invited to come right wing bloggers began insisting spoken up, I think it is the wrong di- and tell their story to show why there that there is something wrong with the rection. I think we have been heading Frosts; that they have a house in a is a compelling need for the Children’s in the wrong direction. neighborhood they said is expensive. I Health Initiative. Well, they did it. I wanted to bring to everyone’s at- can tell you that when they bought it, Then guess what happened. After tention what happened to this family. I it was truly Butchers’ Hill. They have young Graeme, who, along with his sis- ask unanimous consent that the two children in private school, but ter, had this terrible thing happen to Krugman article be printed in the they were on scholarship. Nobody both- them—after they then spoke up and RECORD and that the David ered to find that out. The right wing Graeme gave the Democratic radio ad- Herszenhorn article about what hap- bloggers made unfounded accusations dress, what followed was unbelievable. pened be printed in the RECORD. against them all of the time. It was led It was a firestorm against them that There being no objection, the mate- by a woman who, according to the rial was ordered to be printed in the went across the right wing bloggers. It technocrats, is the most trafficked RECORD, as follows: was vitriolic, volcanic, ugly, nasty, right wing blog on the Internet. shredding their names and reputations. This tone of vitriol and viciousness SLIMING GRAEME FROST You ought to talk to them about what has to stop. The attack on this family (By Paul Krugman) they went through. They could not be- was picked up by Rush Limbaugh, the Two weeks ago, the Democratic response lieve they were in the United States of same guy calling dissident military to President Bush’s weekly radio address was America. One of the right wingers people ‘‘microphone marines.’’ And delivered by a 12-year-old, Graeme Frost. showed up in the area where he has his Graeme, who along with his sister received then the smear went on with that. At severe brain injuries in a 2004 car crash and business to do on-the-spot investiga- the same time this was going on, a tive reporting. I wish we were as good continues to need physical therapy, is a ben- CNN report suggested that the Demo- eficiary of the State Children’s Health Insur- at keeping our borders safe as we are at crats made a tactical error because we ance Program. Mr. Bush has vetoed a bipar- keeping the boundaries around SCHIP. had this family on. tisan bill that would have expanded that pro- I wish we were as good at keeping an I don’t know what we are doing here. gram to cover millions of children who would eye on terrorists. But, no, they went Again, we are attacking a family when otherwise have been uninsured. after the Frost family. we should be attacking the problems of What followed should serve as a teaching Paul Krugman felt so outraged about children’s health. First, I called the moment. it that he wrote a column in the New First, some background. The Frosts and Frost family. I listened to what they their four children are exactly the kind of York Times about it. He called it ‘‘a have had to endure because they didn’t people S-chip was intended to help: working teaching moment on politics and have health insurance, after what hap- Americans who can’t afford private health health care.’’ He tells the story about pened to their children after this ter- insurance. this and then he said what happened to rible accident and the recovery. Then I The parents have a combined income of this family should be a teaching mo- listened to what they had to endure be- about $45,000, and don’t receive health insur- ment. cause they spoke up for the Children’s ance from employers. When they looked into I will read from this and then I will Health Initiative. buying insurance on their own before the ac- ask unanimous consent that it be When I listened to them, I said to cident, they found that it would cost $1,200 a month—a prohibitive sum given their in- printed in the RECORD: them I think the Senate owed them an come. After the accident, when their chil- . . . The Frosts and their four children are apology that we now have come to this dren needed expensive care, they couldn’t get exactly the kind of people SCHIP was in- point. Now, I have watched good people insurance at any price. tended to help: working Americans who can’t be attacked by the right wing. The Fortunately, they received help from afford private health insurance. other day, we sanctioned MoveOn.org Maryland’s S-chip program. The state has The parents have a combined income of because of what they did to General relatively restrictive rules for eligibility: about $45,000. Petraeus. I voted for that sanction. children must come from a family with an What they have is that the father is What about my Frost family? Should income under 200 percent of the poverty line. a self-employed woodworker and weld- For families with four children that’s $55,220, we have a sense of the Senate on that? so the Frosts clearly qualified. er. They bought a house in east Balti- I don’t know if I am going to put this Graeme Frost, then, is exactly the kind of more in a neighborhood that is going family through more. But I will tell child the program is intended to help. But gentry, called Butchers’ Hill. When you this: I think we have to start that didn’t stop the right from mounting an they bought it, it was called Butchers’ changing the tone. We have to start all-out smear campaign against him and his Hill from years and years ago, when changing the tone in our institution to family. there were slaughterhouses where they work on a bipartisan basis the way the Soon after the radio address, right-wing were killing cows for beef and making Senator from Alabama and I have. We bloggers began insisting that the Frosts sausage for the ethnic communities. must be affluent because Graeme and his sis- are moving forward a solid bill that ter attend private schools (they’re on schol- But it took on another name about the promotes scientific research, keeps arship), because they have a house in a time they bought it. It was like a fron- America’s space program going, but neighborhood where some houses are now ex- tier town—riddled with drugs and all equally we are funding local law en- pensive (the Frosts bought their house for kinds of problems—but they believed in forcement. $55,000 in 1990 when the neighborhood was

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27086 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 rundown and considered dangerous) and be- So when Democrats enlisted 12-year-old Americans that the program was intended to cause Mr. Frost owns a business (it was dis- Graeme Frost, who along with a younger sis- help. solved in 1999). ter relied on the program for treatment of Ms. Pelosi on Tuesday said, ‘‘I think it’s You might be tempted to say that bloggers severe brain injuries suffered in a car crash, really a sad statement about how bankrupt make unfounded accusations all the time. to give the response to Mr. Bush’s weekly some of these people are in their arguments But we’re not talking about some obscure radio address earlier this month, Republican against S-chip that they would attack a 12- fringe. The charge was led by Michelle opponents quickly accused them of exploit- year-old boy.’’ The House and Senate ap- Malkin, who according to Technorati has the ing the boy to score political points. proved legislation that would expand the most-trafficked right-wing blog on the Inter- Then, they wasted little time in going child health program by $35 billion over five net, and in addition to blogging has a nation- after him to score their own. years. President Bush, who proposed a more ally syndicated column, writes for National In recent days, Graeme and his family have modest increase, vetoed the bill last week. Review and is a frequent guest on Fox News. been attacked by conservative bloggers and Mr. Bush said the Democrats’ plan is fiscally The attack on Graeme’s family was also other critics of the Democrats’ plan to ex- unsound; the Democrats say Mr. Bush is will- quickly picked up by Rush Limbaugh, who is pand the insurance program, known as S- ing to spend billions on the Iraq war but not so important a player in the right-wing uni- chip. They scrutinized the family’s income on health care for American children. verse that he has had multiple exclusive and assets—even alleged the counters in Republicans on Capitol Hill, who were interviews with Vice President Dick Cheney. their kitchen to be granite—and declared gearing up to use Graeme as evidence that And G.O.P. politicians were eager to join that they did not seem needy enough for gov- Democrats have overexpanded the health in the smear. The New York Times reported ernment benefits. program to include families wealthy enough that Republicans in Congress ‘‘were gearing But what on the surface appears to be yet to afford private insurance, have backed off, up to use Graeme as evidence that Demo- another partisan feud, all the nastier be- glad to let bloggers take the heat for attack- crats have overexpanded the health program cause a child is at the center of it, actually ing a family with injured children. to include families wealthy enough to afford An aide to Senator Mitch McConnell of cuts to the most substantive debate around private insurance’’ but had ‘‘backed off’’ as Kentucky, the Republican leader, expressed S-chip. Democrats say it is crucially needed the case fell apart. relief that his office had not issued a press to help the working poor—Medicaid already In fact, however, Republicans had already release criticizing the Frosts. helps the impoverished—but many Repub- made their first move: an e-mail message But Michelle Malkin, one of the bloggers licans say it now helps too many people with from the office of Mitch McConnell, the Sen- who has levied harsh criticism against the the means to help themselves. ate minority leader, sent to reporters and Frost family, insisted that Republicans The feud also illustrates what can happen obtained by the Web site Think Progress, re- should hold their ground and not pull when politicians showcase real people to peated the smears against the Frosts and punches. ‘‘The bottom line here is that this make a point, a popular but often perilous asked: ‘‘Could the Dems really have done family has considerable assets,’’ Ms. Malkin technique. And in this case, the discourse that bad of a job vetting this family?’’ wrote in an e-mail message. ‘‘Maryland’s S– And the attempt to spin the media worked, has been anything but polite. The critics ac- CHIP program does not means-test. The re- to some extent: despite reporting that has cused Graeme’s father, Halsey, a self-em- fusal to do assets tests on federal health in- thoroughly debunked the smears, a CNN re- ployed woodworker, of choosing not to pro- surance programs is why federal entitle- port yesterday suggested that the Democrats vide insurance for his family of six, even ments are exploding and government keeps had made ‘‘a tactical error in holding up though he owned his own business. They expanding. If Republicans don’t have the Graeme as their poster child,’’ and closely pointed out that Graeme attends an expen- guts to hold the line, they deserve to lose echoed the language of the e-mail from Mr. sive private school. And they asserted that their seats.’’ McConnell’s office. the family’s home had undergone extensive As for charges that bloggers were unfairly All in all, the Graeme Frost case is a per- remodeling, and asserted that its market attacking a 12-year-old, Ms. Malkin wrote on fect illustration of the modern right-wing value could exceed $400,000. her blog. ‘‘If you don’t want questions, don’t political machine at work, and in particular One critic, in an e-mail message to foist these children onto the public stage.’’ its routine reliance on character assassina- Graeme’s mother, Bonnie, warned: ‘‘Lie But Mr. and Mrs. Frost said they were tion in place of honest debate. If service down with dogs, and expect to get fleas.’’ As bothered by the assertion that they lacked members oppose a Republican war, they’re it turns out, the Frosts say, Graeme attends health coverage by their own choice. ‘‘That ‘‘phony soldiers’’; if Michael J. Fox opposes the private school on scholarship. The busi- is not true at all,’’ Mrs. Frost said. ‘‘Basi- Bush policy on stem cells, he’s faking his ness that the critics said Mr. Frost owned cally all these naysayers need to lay the Parkinson’s symptoms; if an injured 12-year- was dissolved in 1999. The family’s home, in facts out on the page, and say ‘How could a old child makes the case for a government the modest Butchers Hill neighborhood of family be able to do this?’ S-chip is a stop- health insurance program, he’s a fraud. Baltimore, was bought for $55,000 in 1990 and gap.’’ Meanwhile, leading conservative politi- is now worth about $260,000, according to Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, they cians far from trying to distance themselves public records. And, for the record, the speak more eloquently about it than I from these smears, rush to embrace them. Frosts say, their kitchen counters are con- have been able to. I felt badly about And some people in the news media are still crete. what happened to the Frost family. I Certainly the Frosts are not destitute. willing to be used as patsies. hope we can focus on dealing with the Politics aside, the Graeme Frost case dem- They also own a commercial property, val- onstrates the true depth of the health care ued at about $160,000, that provides rental in- Children’s Health Initiative. It is for crisis: every other advanced country has uni- come. Mr. Frost works intermittently in protecting all of the children. Today I versal health insurance, but in America, in- woodworking and as a welder, while Mrs. stand up here for the Frost family. surance is now out of reach for many hard- Frost has a part-time administrative job at a I yield the floor. working families, even if they have incomes firm that provides services to publishers of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- some might call middle-class. medical journals. Her job does not provide ator from Alabama is recognized. And there’s one more point that should not health coverage. Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I want be forgotten: ultimately, this isn’t about the Under the Maryland child health program, to speak on the pending bill before the Frost parents. It’s about Graeme Frost and a family of six must earn less than $55,220 a Senate for a few minutes. his sister. year for children to qualify. The program This is the second day of consider- I don’t know about you, but I think Amer- does not require applicants to list their as- ation of the fiscal year 2008 Commerce, ican children who need medical care should sets, which do not affect eligibility. get it, period. Even if you think adults have In a telephone interview, the Frosts said Justice, Science Appropriations bill. made bad choices—a baseless smear in the they had recently been rejected by three pri- This bill funds the Departments of case of the Frosts, but put that on one side— vate insurance companies because of pre-ex- Commerce and Justice, NASA, and the only a truly vicious political movement isting medical conditions. ‘‘We stood up in National Science Foundation. Given would respond by punishing their injured the first place because S-chip really helped the extremely diverse subject matters children. our family and we wanted to help other fami- contained within this bill’s jurisdic- lies,’’ Mrs. Frost said. tion, we must entertain a wide range of CAPITOL FEUD: A 12-YEAR-OLD IS THE FODDER ‘‘We work hard, we’re honest, we pay our amendments on the Senate floor. This (By David M. Herszenhorn) taxes,’’ Mr. Frost said, adding, ‘‘There are has been true in the past and is true WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.—There have been mo- hard-working families that really need af- ments when the fight between Congressional fordable health insurance.’’ again this year. Democrats and President Bush over the Democrats, including the House speaker, Chairwoman MIKULSKI and I are cur- State Children’s Health Insurance Program Nancy Pelosi, have risen to the Frosts’ de- rently reviewing a substantial list of has seemed to devolve into a shouting match fense, saying they earn about $45,000 a year amendments and are working with var- about who loves children more. and are precisely the type of working-poor ious Members and staffs to determine

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27087 appropriate resolutions to the list of Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 3797cc–2(a)) is amended natives, and native Hawaiians have the amendments. I ask Members to come by inserting ‘‘, territories, and Indian tribes highest rate of meth abuse of any eth- to the floor to discuss with the chair- (as defined in section 2704 of the Omnibus nic group in our country. Unfortu- woman and myself your concerns so we Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 nately, when Congress passed the Com- (42 U.S.C. 3797d))’’ after ‘‘make grants to can move this critical funding bill for- States’’. bat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act, ward. (3) GRANT PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS METH- tribes were unintentionally left out as We hope and expect to finish this bill AMPHETAMINE USE BY PREGNANT AND PAR- eligible applicants under some of the no later than mid-day tomorrow, but ENTING WOMEN OFFENDERS.—Section 756 of newly authorized grant programs. They to accomplish this we will need every the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reau- were left out of the Department of Jus- Senator’s help. thorization Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 3797cc–3) is tice Hot Spots Program, which helps It is Monday afternoon and we can amended— local law enforcement agencies obtain move some things tonight and get this (A) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting ‘‘, ter- the tools they need to reduce the pro- ritorial, or Tribal’’ after ‘‘State’’; bill moved tomorrow with the help of a (B) in subsection (b)— duction, distribution, and use of meth lot of our colleagues on both sides of (i) in paragraph (1)— and to clean up meth labs, support the aisle. (I) by inserting ‘‘, territorial, or Tribal’’ health and environmental agencies, I yield the floor. after ‘‘State’’; and and purchase equipment and support The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- (II) by striking ‘‘and/or’’ and inserting systems. The Combat Meth Act author- ator from New Mexico is recognized. ‘‘or’’; ized $99 million in new funding under Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I (ii) in paragraph (2)— this program. have an amendment that has been (I) by inserting ‘‘, territory, Indian tribe,’’ Tribes were also left out of the Drug after ‘‘agency of the State’’; and filed. I will call it up so it can be con- (II) by inserting ‘‘, territory, Indian tribe,’’ Endangered Children Grant Program, sidered at the appropriate time. I gath- after ‘‘criminal laws of that State’’; and which helps children who live in a er that to do that I must ask unani- (iii) by adding at the end the following: home in which meth has been used or mous consent to set aside the pending ‘‘(C) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘Indian tribe’ manufactured or sold. Under this pro- amendment, and I do so now. has the meaning given the term in section gram, law enforcement agencies and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there 2704 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe prosecutors, child protective services, objection? Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3797d).’’; and social services, and health care serv- Without objection, it is so ordered. (C) in subsection (c)— ices work together to ensure that these (i) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘Indian AMENDMENT NO. 3208 Tribes’’ and inserting ‘‘Indian tribes’’; and children get the help they need. The Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I call (ii) in paragraph (4)— act authorized $20 million for this pro- up amendment No. 3208. (I) in the matter preceding subparagraph gram. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The (A)— I can see absolutely no reason Na- clerk will report. (aa) by striking ‘‘State’s’’; and tive-American communities that are The legislative clerk read as follows: (bb) by striking ‘‘and/or’’ and inserting struggling to contain the meth epi- ‘‘or’’; The Senator from New Mexico (Mr. BINGA- demic should be denied the resources (II) in subparagraph (A), by striking necessary to address the problem, and MAN), for himself, and Mr. SMITH, proposes an ‘‘State’’; amendment numbered 3208. (III) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ‘‘, to this end I hope my colleagues will Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ask Indian tribes,’’ after ‘‘involved counties’’; agree with me and support this impor- unanimous consent that reading of the and tant amendment when the time comes amendment be dispensed with. (IV) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ‘‘, for its important consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Tribal’’ after ‘‘Federal, State’’. Mr. President, I yield the floor, and I objection, it is so ordered. Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, this suggest the absence of a quorum. The amendment is as follows: amendment would ensure that commu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The (Purpose: To amend the Omnibus Crime Con- nities throughout Indian country have clerk will call the roll. trol and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to clarify the resources they need to fight the The assistant legislative clerk pro- that territories and Indian tribes are eligi- meth epidemic. ceeded to call the roll. ble to receive grants for confronting the The amendment is based on a bipar- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I ask use of methamphetamine) tisan bill I introduced along with Sen- unanimous consent that the order for At the appropriate place, insert the fol- ator SMITH entitled the Native Amer- the quorum call be rescinded. lowing: ican Methamphetamine and Treatment The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without SEC. ll. NATIVE AMERICAN METHAMPHET- Act of 2007. It would ensure that Native objection, it is so ordered. AMINE ENFORCEMENT AND TREAT- American communities are able to ac- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I wish MENT ACT OF 2007. cess essential Federal funding to fight to say to my colleague from New Mex- (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be ico that we agree with him on the cited as the ‘‘Native American Methamphet- the use of methamphetamines. amine Enforcement and Treatment Act of Senators DORGAN, CANTWELL, FEIN- amendment. Certainly there are chal- 2007’’. GOLD, SALAZAR, and BAUCUS are also lenges facing the West. We see the (b) NATIVE AMERICAN PARTICIPATION IN cosponsors of this amendment. scourge of meth, and that is one of the METHAMPHETAMINE GRANTS.— This last March, after hearings were largest areas of requests we have for (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 2996(a) of the Om- held in the House Judiciary Committee congressionally designated projects. I nibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of and the Energy and Commerce Com- know my colleague wants them to be 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3797cc(a)) is amended— mittee, the House of Representatives eligible for grants and to compete for (A) in paragraph (1)— overwhelmingly passed this legislation them, and so we support the intent. (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph Right now, there is an objection from (A), by inserting ‘‘, territories, and Indian by a vote of 423 to 0. tribes (as defined in section 2704)’’ after ‘‘to We all know that Indian country has two Senators, and we also understand assist States’’; and been hard hit by the use of meth. Over that the Senator from Arizona would (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘and 70 percent of Indian tribes surveyed by like to have further conversations with local’’ and inserting ‘‘, territorial, Tribal, the Bureau of Indian Affairs identified my colleague about the possibility of a and local’’; meth abuse as the greatest threat to modification. If you could have that (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘, terri- their communities, and about 40 per- conversation and see if we can come tories, and Indian tribes’’ after ‘‘make grants cent of violent crime cases inves- back, we could either move to a vote or to States’’; and see if it could be accepted. (C) in paragraph (3)(C), by inserting ‘‘, tigated in Indian country involve meth Tribal,’’ after ‘‘support State’’. in some capacity. Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, first, (2) GRANT PROGRAMS FOR DRUG ENDANGERED According to the Substance Abuse I thank the manager of the bill, my CHILDREN.—Section 755(a) of the USA PA- and Mental Health Services, or colleague from Maryland, and respond TRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization SAMHSA, American Indians, Alaskan that, yes, I am anxious to deal with

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27088 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 any concern any Senator has, and I a variety of amendments colleagues The PRESIDING OFFICER. The have spoken to the Senator from Ari- have offered, and we are ready to ac- clerk will report the amendment. zona about his concerns and have tried cept them. The assistant legislative clerk read to accommodate them. To date, we Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- as follows: have not been able to get his agree- sent the pending amendment be laid The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- ment to an accommodation that has aside. SKI], for Mr. LAUTENBERG, proposes an been suggested. So I just want to be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without amendment numbered 3251. sure we have reserved the right to have objection, it is so ordered. Ms. MIKULSKI. I ask unanimous a vote on the amendment if we are still AMENDMENT NO. 3309 consent the reading of the amendment not able to get agreement. Ms. MIKULSKI. I now call up amend- be dispensed with. Ms. MIKULSKI. I think the Senator ment No. 3309 offered by myself and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without has our word that he will have—Mr. ask for its immediate consideration. objection, it is so ordered. President, what is the parliamentary The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The amendment is as follows: mechanism to reserving the right to a clerk will report the amendment. (Purpose: To provide funds for the National vote? The assistant legislative clerk read Research Council study on acidification of The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is as follows: the oceans as authorized by the Magnuson- no particular order. The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- Stevens Fishery Conservation and Manage- Ms. MIKULSKI. I would say to the SKI] proposes an amendment numbered 3309. ment Reauthorization Act of 2006) Senator from New Mexico that he has Ms. MIKULSKI. I ask unanimous On page 16, line 11, strike the period at the end and insert ‘‘: Provided further, That of our word that if he can work it out, we consent the reading of the amendment will see whether we can take it, and if the funds available for the Ocean Research be dispensed with. Priorities Plan Implementation, such sums not, we will have the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without as may be necessary shall be set aside to ini- Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I objection, it is so ordered. tiate the study to be completed within 2 very much appreciate that assurance. The amendment is as follows: years on acidification of the oceans and how As I say, I hope very much we can get (Purpose: To provide that certain funds be this process affects the United States as au- language that is acceptable to the Sen- available for the development of edu- thorized by section 701 of the Magnuson-Ste- ator from Arizona. If not, I think we cational activities in science, technology, vens Fishery Conservation and Management can allow the Senate to work its will, engineering, and mathematics related to Reauthorization Act of 2006 (Public Law 109– and hopefully the amendment will the civilian space program) 479; 120 Stat. 3649).’’. pass. On page 72, line 14, before the period insert Ms. MIKULSKI. I ask the amendment Ms. MIKULSKI. I would further like the following: ‘‘: Provided further, That of the be modified with the modification at to say to the Senator from New Mex- amounts appropriated or otherwise made the desk. available under this heading for cross-agency ico, in keeping with what my colleague The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without support programs, $10,000,000 shall be made objection, it is so ordered. from Alabama said, we would like to available, and distributed in equal incre- finish this bill before the caucuses to- The amendment (No. 3251), as modi- ments, to each of NASA’s 10 centers for the fied, is as follows: morrow. So I will discuss this with the development of educational activities in On page 16, line 11, strike the period at the science, technology, engineering, and mathe- Senator from Alabama, but it would be end and insert ‘‘: Provided further, That of matics related to the civilian space program our intention to see how much we can the funds available for the Ocean Research of the United States’’. get cleared and then have some stacked Priorities Plan Implementation, such sums votes tomorrow morning. So if the Sen- Ms. MIKULSKI. I ask unanimous as may be necessary may be set aside to ini- ator from New Mexico could let us consent the amendment be modified tiate the study to be completed within 2 know by tomorrow morning—say, with the modification at the desk. years, on acidification of the oceans and how 9:30—whether he has been able to reach The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without this process affects the United States as au- an accommodation—or this evening— objection, it is so ordered. thorized by section 701 of the Magnuson-Ste- vens Fishery Conservation and Management we will be here and would welcome The amendment (No. 3309), as modi- fied, is as follows: Reauthorization Act of 2006 (Public Law 109– that. 479; 120 Stat. 3649).’’. Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I ap- On page 72, line 14, before the period insert Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has preciate that, and I am glad to advise the following: ‘‘: Provided further, That of the been cleared on both side of the aisle. I amounts appropriated or otherwise made the Senator if we reach an accommoda- ask for its immediate adoption. tion. I think, for purposes of ensuring a available under this heading for cross-agency support programs, $10,000,000 may be made The PRESIDING OFFICER. The vote, if there is a group of stacked available, and distributed in equal incre- question is on agreeing to the amend- votes scheduled for tomorrow, if this ments, to each of NASA’s 10 centers for the ment. can be included in that list, and then, development of educational activities in The amendment, (No. 3251), as modi- of course, if agreement is reached prior science, technology, engineering, and mathe- fied, was agreed to. to the time of the vote, we could delete matics related to the civilian space program Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move it. of the United States’’. to reconsider the vote. Ms. MIKULSKI. The Senator has our Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that word on that. been cleared on both sides of the aisle. motion on the table. Mr. BINGAMAN. I thank my col- I ask for its immediate adoption. The motion to lay on the table was league, and I suggest the absence of a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The agreed to. quorum, Mr. President. question is on agreeing to the amend- AMENDMENT NO. 3275 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ment. Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I call clerk will call the roll. The amendment (No. 3309), as modi- up amendment No. 3275 by Senator The assistant legislative clerk pro- fied, was agreed to. LEVIN of Michigan and ask for its im- ceeded to call the roll. Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move mediate consideration. Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I ask to reconsider the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The unanimous consent the order for the Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that clerk will report the amendment. quorum call be rescinded. motion on the table. The assistant legislative clerk read The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The motion to lay on the table was as follows: objection, it is so ordered. agreed to. The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, we AMENDMENT NO. 3251 SKI], for Mr. LEVIN, proposes an amendment are working very well, here again on a Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I call numbered 3275. bipartisan basis. I thank Senator SHEL- up amendment No. 3251 offered by Sen- Ms. MIKULSKI. I ask unanimous BY and his staff for the way we are ator LAUTENBERG of New Jersey and consent the reading of the amendment working. We have been able to look at ask for its immediate consideration. be dispensed with.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27089 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (Purpose: To require the Departments, agen- Internal Revenue Service and is not in de- objection, it is so ordered. cies, and commissions to establish and fault, or the assessment is the subject of a The amendment is as follows: maintain on their website homepages a di- non-frivolous administrative or judicial pro- rect link to the websites of their Inspec- ceeding. (Purpose: To require the FBI to submit an tors General, and for other purposes) Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, this annual report to Congress regarding the At the appropriate place, insert the fol- amendment has been cleared on both length of time taken by the FBI to conduct lowing: background checks) sides of the aisle. I ask for its imme- SEC. lll. Not later than 30 days after the diate adoption. At the appropriate place, insert the fol- date of enactment of this Act, the Depart- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The lowing: ments, agencies, and commissions funded under this Act, shall establish and maintain question is on agreeing to the amend- SEC. ll. ANNUAL REPORT ON DELAYED BACK- ment. GROUND CHECKS. on the homepages of their Internet websites— The amendment (No. 3234) was agreed (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days (1) a direct link to the Internet websites of to. after the end of each fiscal year, the Director Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall their Offices of Inspectors General; and submit a report to the congressional com- (2) a mechanism on the Offices of Inspec- to reconsider the vote. mittees listed in subsection (b) that con- tors General website by which individuals Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that tains, with respect to the most recently com- may anonymously report cases of waste, motion on the table. pleted fiscal year— fraud, or abuse with respect to those Depart- The motion to lay on the table was (1) a statistical analysis of the number of ments, agencies, and commissions. agreed to. background checks processed and pending, Ms. MIKULSKI. I ask that I be added AMENDMENT NO. 3263 including check requests in process at the as a cosponsor of the amendment. Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I call time of the report and check requests that The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without up amendment No. 3263 by Senator have been received but are not yet in proc- objection, it is so ordered. PRYOR of Arkansas and ask for its im- ess; Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has (2) the average time taken to complete mediate consideration. each type of background check; been cleared on both sides of the aisle, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The (3) a description of the efforts and and I ask for its immediate adoption. clerk will report the amendment. progress made by the Director in addressing The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The assistant legislative clerk read any delays in completing such background question is on agreeing to the amend- as follows: checks; and ment. The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- (4) a description of the progress that has The amendment (No. 3247) was agreed SKI], for Mr. PRYOR, proposes an amendment been made in automating files used in the to. numbered 3263. name check process, including investigative Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move The amendment follows: files of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. to reconsider the vote. (Purpose: To establish a pilot program for ECIPIENTS.—The congressional com- (b) R Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that digital and wireless networks to advance mittees listed in this subsection are— online higher education opportunities for (1) the Committee on the Judiciary of motion on the table. minority students) the Senate; The motion to lay on the table was (2) the Committee on Homeland Security agreed to. At the appropriate place, insert the fol- lowing: and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; AMENDMENT NO. 3234 SEC. lll. DIGITAL AND WIRELESS NETWORKS (3) the Committee on the Judiciary of Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I call the House of Representatives; and FOR HIGHER EDUCATION PILOT up amendment No. 3234 by Senator PROGRAM. (4) the Committee on Homeland Security (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be of the House of Representatives. OBAMA of Illinois and ask for its imme- diate consideration. cited as the ‘‘ED 1.0 Act’’. Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has The PRESIDING OFFICER. The (b) APPROPRIATIONS.—Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, from the amount been cleared on both sides of the aisle. clerk will report the amendment. I ask for its immediate adoption. appropriated under title I under the heading The assistant legislative clerk read ‘‘Technology Opportunities Program’’, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The as follows: $4,500,000 may be available for the pilot pro- question is on agreeing to the amend- The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- gram under this section, to remain available ment. SKI], for Mr. OBAMA, for himself and Mr. DUR- until expended. The amendment (No. 3275) was agreed BIN, proposes an amendment numbered 3234. (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: to. The amendment follows: (1) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis- trator’’ means the Administrator of the Na- Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move (Purpose: To provide that none of the funds tional Telecommunications and Information to reconsider the vote. appropriated or otherwise made available Administration. Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that by this Act may be used to enter into a (2) ELIGIBLE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.— motion on the table. contract in an amount greater than The term ‘‘eligible educational institution’’ $5,000,000 or to award a grant in excess of means an institution that is— The motion to lay on the table was such amount unless the prospective con- agreed to. (A) a historically Black college or univer- tractor or grantee makes certain certifi- sity; AMENDMENT NO. 3247 cations regarding Federal tax liability) (B) a Hispanic-serving institution as that Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I call At the end of title V, add the following: term is defined in section 502(a)(5) of the up amendment No. 3247 by Senator SEC. 528. None of the funds appropriated or Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. otherwise made available by this Act may be 1101a(a)(5)); MCCASKILL of Missouri and ask for its used to enter into a contract in an amount (C) a tribally controlled college or univer- immediate consideration. greater than $5,000,000 or to award a grant in sity as that term is defined in section 2(a)(4) The PRESIDING OFFICER. The excess of such amount unless the prospective of the Tribally Controlled College or Univer- clerk will report the amendment. contractor or grantee certifies in writing to sity Assistance Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. The assistant legislative clerk read the agency awarding the contract or grant 1801(a)(4)); as follows: that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, (D) an Alaska Native-serving institution as the contractor or grantee has filed all Fed- that term is defined in section 317(b)(2) of the The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- eral tax returns required during the three Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. SKI], FOR MRS. MCCASKILL, proposes an years preceding the certification, has not 1059d(b)(2)); or amendment numbered 3247. been convicted of a criminal offense under (E) a Native Hawaiian-serving institution Ms. MIKULSKI. I ask unanimous the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and has as that term is defined in section 317(b)(4) of consent the reading of the amendment not, more than 90 days prior to certification, the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. be dispensed with. been notified of any unpaid Federal tax as- 1059d(b)(4)). sessment for which the liability remains (3) HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE OR UNI- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without unsatisfied, unless the assessment is the sub- VERSITY.—The term ‘‘historically Black col- objection, it is so ordered. ject of an installment agreement or offer in lege or university’’ means a part B institu- The amendment is as follows: compromise that has been approved by the tion as that term is defined in section 322(2)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27090 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007

of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. (B) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after (Purpose: For the review of IT and 2010 Cen- 1061(2)). the date of enactment of this section, the sus related activities at the Bureau of the (d) MINORITY ONLINE DEGREE PILOT PRO- Administrator shall submit to the commit- Census) GRAM.— tees described in subparagraph (A) a report On page 18 line 13 strike the ‘‘.’’ and insert (1) PILOT PROGRAM ESTABLISHED.— evaluating the progress of the pilot program the following: (A) IN GENERAL.—There is established with- assisted under this subsection. ‘‘: Provided, That of the amounts provided in the National Telecommunications and In- (6) LIMITATION ON USE OF OTHER FUNDS.— to the Secretary within this account, formation Administration a pilot program The Administrator shall carry out this sub- $10,000,000 shall not become available for ob- under which the Administrator shall award 9 section only with amounts appropriated in ligation until the Secretary certifies to the grants to eligible educational institutions to advance specifically to carry out this sub- Committees on Appropriations that the Bu- enable the eligible educational institutions section. reau of the Census has followed, and met all to develop digital and wireless networks for Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has best practices, and all Office of Management online educational programs of study within and Budget guidelines related to information the eligible educational institutions. The been cleared on both sides of the aisle. technology projects: Provided further, That Administrator shall award not less than 1 I ask for its immediate adoption. the Secretary, within 120 days of enactment grant to each type of eligible educational in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The of this Act, shall provide a report to the stitution, enumerated under subsection question is on agreeing to the amend- Committees on Appropriations that audits (c)(2). ment. and evaluates all decision documents and ex- (B) GRANT NUMBER AND AMOUNT.— The amendment (No. 3263) was agreed penditures by the Bureau of the Census as (i) NUMBER.—The Administrator shall to. they relate to the 2010 Census: Provided fur- award a total of 9 grants under this sub- Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move ther, That the Secretary, within 120 days of section. the enactment of this Act, shall provide a re- (ii) GRANT PAYMENT AMOUNTS.—The Admin- to reconsider the vote. istrator shall make grant payments under Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that port to Congress that is publicly available on this subsection in the amount of $500,000. motion on the table. the Bureau’s website on the steps that the Census Bureau will take to allow citizens the (2) PRIORITY.— The motion to lay on the table was opportunity to complete the decennial cen- (A) IN GENERAL.—In awarding grants under agreed to. sus and the American Community Survey this subsection the Administrator shall give AMENDMENT NO. 3271 priority to an eligible educational institu- over the Internet.’’ tion that, according to the most recent data Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I call Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has available (including data available from the up amendment No. 3271 by Senator been cleared on both sides of the aisle. Bureau of the Census), serves a county, or SHELBY of Alabama and ask for its im- I ask for its immediate adoption. other appropriate political subdivision where mediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The no counties exist— The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amend- (i) in which 50 percent of the residents of clerk will report the amendment. the county, or other appropriate political ment. The assistant legislative clerk read The amendment (No. 3272) was agreed subdivision where no counties exist, are as follows: members of a racial or ethnic minority; to. (ii) in which less than 18 percent of the The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move residents of the county, or other appropriate SKI], for Mr. SHELBY, proposes an amendment to reconsider the vote. numbered 3271. political subdivision where no counties exist, Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that have obtained a baccalaureate degree or a The amendment follows: motion on the table. higher education; On page 30 line 4 strike the ‘‘.’’ and insert The motion to lay on the table was (iii) that has an unemployment rate of 7 ‘‘: Provided, That within 200 days of enact- agreed to. percent or greater; ment of this act, the Inspector General shall (iv) in which 20 percent or more of the resi- conduct an audit and issue a report to the AMENDMENT NO. 3273 dents of the county, or other appropriate po- Committees on Appropriations of all ex- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I now litical subdivision where no counties exist, penses of the legislative and public affairs of- call up amendment No. 3273 by Senator live in poverty; fices at each location of the Justice Depart- SHELBY and ask for its immediate con- (v) that has a negative population growth ment, its bureaus and agencies, including sideration. rate; or but not limited to every field office and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The (vi) that has a family income of not more headquarters component; the audit shall in- than $32,000. clerk will report the amendment. clude any and all expenses related to these The assistant legislative clerk read (B) HIGHEST PRIORITY.—In awarding grants activities.’’ under this subsection the Administrator as follows: Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has shall give the highest priority to an eligible The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- been cleared on both sides of the aisle. educational institution that meets the great- SKI], for Mr. SHELBY, proposes an amendment est number of requirements described in I ask for its immediate adoption. numbered 3273. clauses (i) through (vi) of subparagraph (A). The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The amendment follows: (3) USE OF FUNDS.—An eligible educational question is on agreeing to the amend- institution receiving a grant under this sub- ment. On page 69 line 13 after the second ‘‘.’’ section may use the grant funds— The amendment (No. 3271) was agreed strike all through page 70 line 10 and insert: (A) to acquire equipment, instrumentation, ‘‘Of the funds appropriated in this Act for networking capability, hardware, software, to. the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Sen- digital network technology, wireless tech- Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move tinel program, $25,000,000 shall not be avail- nology, or wireless infrastructure; to reconsider the vote. able for obligation until 60 days after the (B) to develop and provide educational Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that Committees on Appropriations receive from services, including faculty development; or motion on the table. the Federal Bureau of Investigation a report (C) to develop strategic plans for informa- The motion to lay on the table was on the results of a completed integrated tion technology investments. agreed to. baseline review for that program: Provided, (4) MATCHING NOT REQUIRED.—The Adminis- That the report shall be submitted simulta- AMENDMENT NO. 3272 trator shall not require an eligible edu- neously to the Government Accountability cational institution to provide matching Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I call Office: Provided further, That the Govern- funds for a grant awarded under this sub- up another amendment by Senator ment Accountability Office shall review the section. SHELBY, No. 3272, and ask for its imme- Bureau’s performance measurement baseline (5) CONSULTATIONS; REPORT.— diate consideration. for the Sentinel program and shall submit (A) CONSULTATIONS.—The Administrator The PRESIDING OFFICER. The its findings to the Committee on Appropria- shall consult with the Committee on Appro- clerk will report the amendment. tions of the Senate and House of Representa- priations and the Committee on Commerce, The assistant legislative clerk read tives within 60 days of its receipt of the re- Science, and Transportation of the Senate as follows: port. and the Committee on Appropriations and SEC. 216. None of the funds appropriated in the Committee on Energy and Commerce of The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- this or any other Act shall be obligated for the House of Representatives, on a quarterly SKI], for Mr. SHELBY, proposes an amendment the initiation of a future phase or increment basis regarding the pilot program assisted numbered 3272. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Sen- under this subsection. The amendment follows: tinel program until the Attorney General

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27091 certifies to the Committees on Appropria- Space Administration in evaluating poten- Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has tions that existing phases or increments cur- tial contractors for any conference or meet- been cleared on both sides of the aisle. rently under contract for development or ing. I ask for its immediate adoption. fielding have completed 70 percent of the Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment The PRESIDING OFFICER. The work for that phase or increment under the also has been cleared on both sides of performance measurement baseline validated question is on agreeing to the amend- by the integrated baseline review referred to the aisle. I ask for its immediate adop- ment. in SEC. 215 of this Act: Provided, That this re- tion. The amendment (No. 3318) was agreed striction does not apply to planning and de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to. sign activities for future phases or incre- question is on agreeing to the amend- Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move ments: Provided further, That the Bureau will ment. to reconsider the vote. notify the Committees of any significant The amendment (No. 3288) was agreed Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that changes to the baseline.’’ to. motion on the table. Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move The motion to lay on the table was been cleared on both sides of the aisle. to reconsider the vote. agreed to. I ask for its immediate adoption. Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, we The PRESIDING OFFICER. The motion on the table. have now cleared 28 amendments. As question is on agreeing to the amend- The motion to lay on the table was we continue to move toward a vote ment. agreed to. that we will be having at 5:45 on the The amendment (No. 3273) was agreed AMENDMENT NO. 3318 Brown amendment dealing with inter- to. Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I call national trade, we hope if colleagues do Mr. SHELBY. I move to reconsider up amendment No. 3318 by Senator have amendments on which they wish the vote. COBURN of Oklahoma and ask for its to have a vote they will please come Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that immediate consideration. now and offer the amendment and let’s motion on the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The have a debate on it. We would like very The motion to lay on the table was clerk will report the amendment. much to debate as many amendments agreed to. The assistant legislative clerk read as we could to have stacked votes to- AMENDMENT NO. 3288 as follows: morrow, and even to come to final pas- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I call The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- sage before the 12:30 caucus. up amendment No. 3288 by Senator SKI], for Mr. COBURN, proposes an amendment Colleagues out there on both sides of SHELBY and ask for its immediate con- numbered 3318. the aisle, Senator SHELBY and I are sideration. The amendment follows: here. We are open for business. We are The PRESIDING OFFICER. The (Purpose: To provide additional transparency ready to hear your ideas and ready to clerk will report the amendment. and accountability in funding for con- debate them and follow through on our The assistant legislative clerk read ferences and meetings of the National Aer- regular process. Either that, or if you as follows: onautics and Space Administration) do not wish to offer it, come see us and The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- withdraw it and perhaps offer it at an- SKI], for Mr. SHELBY, proposes an amendment lowing: other time. numbered 3288. SECTION ll. LIMITATION AND REPORTS ON Mr. President, I suggest the absence The amendment follows: TRAVEL EXPENSES TO CON- of a quorum. FERENCES (Purpose: To provide transparency and ac- (a) In this section, the term conference The PRESIDING OFFICER. The countability in funding for conferences and means a meeting that— clerk will call the roll. meetings of the National Aeronautics and (1) is held for consultation, education, The assistant legislative clerk pro- Space Administration) awareness, or discussion; ceeded to call the roll. After the period on page 97 line 9, insert (2) includes participants who are not all Mr. SALAZAR. Madam President, I the following: employees of the same agency; ask unanimous consent that the order SEC. xx. (a) The Administrator of the Na- (3) is not held entirely at an agency facil- for the quorum call be rescinded. tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- ity; The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. tion shall submit quarterly reports to the In- (4) involves costs associated with travel spector General of the National Aeronautics and lodging for some participants; and STABENOW). Without objection, it is so and Space Administration regarding the (5) is sponsored by 1 or more agencies, 1 or ordered. costs and contracting procedures relating to more organizations that are not agencies, or Mr. SALAZAR. Madam President, I each conference or meeting, held by the Na- a combination of such agencies or organiza- rise this afternoon to raise my voice in tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- tions. strong support of H.R. 3093, the Com- tion during fiscal year 2008, and each year (b) The Administrator of NASA shall, not merce, Justice, Science Appropriations thereafter, for which the cost to the Govern- later than September 30, 2008, submit to the Act of 2007. I wish to thank and con- ment was more than $20,000. appropriate committees of Congress and post gratulate Chairwoman MIKULSKI and (b) Each report submitted under subsection on the public Internet website of the agency (a) shall include, for each conference de- in a searchable, electronic format, a report Ranking Member SHELBY, Chairman scribed in that subsection held during the on each conference for which the agency paid BYRD and Ranking Member COCHRAN applicable quarter— travel expenses during Fiscal Year 2008 that for their strong leadership on this bill. (1) a description of the number of and pur- includes— As a former attorney general for Col- pose of participants attending that con- (1) the itemized expenses paid by the agen- orado, I am particularly proud of the ference or meeting; cy, including travel expenses and any agency investment that this bill will make in (2) a detailed statement of the costs to the expenditure to otherwise support the con- the local, State, and Federal law en- Government relating to that conference or ference; forcement agencies across our country, meeting, including— (2) the primary sponsor of the conference; (A) the cost of any food or beverages; (3) the location of the conference; the more than 800,000 officers who pa- (B) the cost of any audio-visual services; (4) in the case of a conference for which the trol America’s streets and put their (C) the cost of all related travel; and agency was the primary sponsor, a state- lives on the line every day to help (D) a discussion of the methodology used ment that— make our communities safe and secure. to determine which costs relate to that con- (A) justifies the location selected; They are truly the frontlines of Amer- ference or meeting; and (B) demonstrates the cost efficiency of the ica’s homeland security. (3) a description of the contracting proce- location; In my 6 years as attorney general of dures relating to that conference or meeting, (C) the date of the conference; Colorado, and in the last 21⁄2 years as a including— (D) a brief explanation how the conference (A) whether contracts were awarded on a advanced the mission of the agency; and Senator, I have traveled thousands of competitive basis; and (E) the total number of individuals who miles through my State to visit with (B) a discussion of any cost comparison travel or attendance at the conference was county sheriffs, police chiefs, and law conducted by the National Aeronautics and paid for in part or full by the agency. enforcement officers working in our

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27092 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 small towns, rural counties, and big sure that I and other travelers made it Assistance, including $660 million for cities. They are public servants safely over Slumgullion Pass or Wolf the Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance through and through. They know that Creek Pass on our way to our destina- Grants and $190 million for Byrne dis- security is the foundation of a free so- tions. cretionary grants. ciety. They know that to enjoy our lib- That is the way things are done in This program, which the President erties and a prosperous economy, rural Colorado. Sheriff Liggett knows had—beyond my understanding—pro- Americans must live in a society gov- very well the boundaries of his depart- posed to eliminate, provides grants to erned by the rule of law, free from the ment’s communications coverage and State and local governments for law threat of violence and secure in their the risks that the limitations of that enforcement, for prosecution and court place of residence. coverage pose to residents and trav- programs, for prevention and commu- It is the voices of these men and elers. nity education programs, drug treat- women in uniform across our country, The Mineral County Sheriff’s Depart- ment, and community corrections pro- America’s peace officers, that should ment, similar to so many rural sheriffs’ grams. These are the kinds of programs help guide our law enforcement efforts departments, need broader communica- that the men and women in law en- in this country. They should help us tions coverage and a better ability to forcement in this country know do, in make sure we are prepared to meet the talk across agencies and jurisdictions fact, work to make our communities emergency we will confront and that in case an emergency arises. safe. will help us address the domestic secu- In late 1990, we made some progress Secondly, this bill includes $550 mil- rity priorities we face in the Nation. in helping bring safety and security to lion for the Community Oriented Polic- We should therefore take notice when American’s communities. The Federal ing Services, known as COPS. These sheriffs and police officers tell us they Government, seeing the homicide rate funds go to tribal, State, and local law do not have the resources they need to on the rise, responded to the public’s enforcement agencies for community combat the scourge of meth that is call for a crackdown on crime by mak- policing initiatives which put law en- devastating so many communities ing smarter investment in law enforce- forcement professionals on the streets across our Nation. ment and crime prevention. These in- with a beat so they can build relation- Meth is tearing families apart and fi- vestments paid off, with violent crime ships with the people they serve and nancing an underground economy in in the United States dropping by near- they protect. abandoned farm buildings, fire traps, ly 40 percent from the record highs of By earning the trust of the members and houses that are shrouded with plas- the early 1990s. of their communities and making these tic. When police go to raid a lab, they Unfortunately, these investments individuals stakeholders in their own never know what they are going to have lagged in recent years, and the safety, community policing makes law find; whether it is going to be a drug administration has tried to cut key enforcement safer and more efficient. armed to the teeth, whether it is going programs at the very moment, at the Some of the COPS Program funds that to be chemicals that are ready to burn very moment that our law enforcement are set forth in this bill will go directly and to explode or drug users who are in officers are facing a set of growing to the drug task forces that have been desperate need of medical attention. challenges from homeland security and operational and effective in my State In my State, on a raid on a meth lab emergency preparedness to combating of Colorado. They include: The San in Aurora, CO, this past summer, police meth, to all of the other issues that the Luis Valley Drug Task Force, my na- found a 2-year-old boy lying in the 800,000 men and women who keep the tive valley; they include the 22nd Judi- basement next to a highly toxic cock- security in our country face every day. cial District Drug Task Force, the tail of chemicals. The police rescued I know this administration has been North Metro Task Force, the Delta/ him. But what his parents were doing focused on Iraq and that this has con- Montrose Drug Task Force, the Eagle or thinking one can only imagine. Sto- sumed a massive proportion of Federal County Drug Task Force, the Greater ries such as this story have been too spending; almost $750 billion in the last Routt and Moffatt Narcotics Enforce- common across our country. 41⁄2 years. But this focus on Iraq and ment Team, the Weld County Drug We should also take notice when peo- our security objectives abroad should Task Force. ple such as the U.S. attorney in Colo- not come at the expense of American Rest assured that from my point of rado, Troy Eid, tell us we do not have security right here at home in our view as a former attorney general of enough Federal law enforcement offi- United States. the State of Colorado, I know these cers to serve Native American commu- Too many Americans live with fear task forces are at the point of the spear nities in southwestern Colorado. Last of drug-related violence in their com- in combating the scourge of drugs in year, we had a total of five Bureau of munities. Too many Americans have my State of Colorado, and these impor- Indian Affairs officers policing 600,000 seen meth destroy the lives of a family tant funds will allow us to keep up that acres in one corner of my State. This is member or of a neighbor. Too many fight. astonishing—five Bureau of Indian Af- Americans worry that when a disaster Finally, I am pleased this bill pro- fairs officers policing 600,000 acres. strikes, the way it did with Katrina, vides $5.6 billion for the Bureau of Pris- Criminals, in fact, were calling in help will come but help will not come ons to help curb the staff shortages, false crime reports on one side of the quickly enough. construction needs and operations reservation, drawing police away from This bill, which the chairperson from budgets for the Federal prison system. their target they were aiming to hit on Maryland and Ranking Member SHEL- The correctional officers who handle the other side of the reservation. BY have put together, resets our prior- some of the most dangerous criminals With this shortage of law enforce- ities to where they should be, on the in America will tell you the funding ment, the murder rate on the Ute safety and security of America’s fami- levels over the past few years have Mountain Ute and Southern Ute res- lies. For that I thank and applaud the been inadequate. ervations in Southwestern Colorado leadership of Senator MIKULSKI. At the Supermax prison in Florence, has climbed to almost 20 percent of the The Appropriations Committee has CO, which houses inmates such as Ted national average. We need to take no- reported a bill that restores critical in- Kaczynski, al-Qaida terrorist Zacarias tice when people such as recently re- vestments on law enforcement that Moussaoui, and the shoe bomber, Rich- tired Sheriff Liggett, of Mineral Coun- this President had proposed to cut. I ard Reid, at that Supermax facility, ty, Colorado, tell us our communica- wish to briefly talk about a few of where we house the most dangerous of tions equipment in rural communities those provisions that will benefit the the most dangerous of America’s en- is woefully inadequate. peace officers of my State of Colorado. emies, funding cuts have left them I have known Sheriff Liggett for First, I am pleased the bill we are short staffed and short on beds. many years. On snowy nights, Sheriff considering today includes $1.4 billion At the prison that houses terrorists, Liggett would call ahead and make for State and Local Law Enforcement gang leaders and the most violent

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27093 members of society, this is a dangerous law enforcement community through- the Senator from Ohio and the Senator game that we cannot afford, and this out the country and throughout my from Maryland, Ms. MIKULSKI, or their legislation moves forward in a way to State, sheriffs and chiefs of police designees, prior to a vote in relation to address those shortfalls. across the board say the COPS Pro- the amendment. I am not going to take time to go gram is, in fact, working, and when we The Senator from Ohio. through all the other good that is in- see what happened with the dip in vio- Mr. BROWN. Madam President, I cluded in this bill, but I would mention lent crime in the 1990s, it occurred pre- begin my thanking Senator MIKULSKI very briefly the $340 million this bill cisely because we had programs such as and Senator SHELBY, as well as Sen- provides to the juvenile justice pro- the COPS Program which were very ef- ators BAUCUS and GRASSLEY, for their gram and the investment this bill fective. support of this amendment. The makes in all our Federal law enforce- Ms. MIKULSKI. So then it is the be- amendment is cosponsored by Senators ment agencies such as the DEA, the lief of the Senator that our addition of STABENOW, BYRD, ROCKEFELLER, and FBI, and the ATF. over $500 million to guard the streets LEVIN. I should note that the Finance When you look at these investments, and neighborhoods and communities of Committee chair has drafted a bill to you begin to understand how impor- America will be well spent? boost trade enforcement. I look for- tant this bill is to our Nation’s law en- Mr. SALAZAR. I can think of no ward to working on that very impor- forcement authority. Anyone who has more important priority for all of us. tant piece of legislation. worked or who works in law enforce- As we deal with issues of crime and vi- This amendment will help America’s ment today and who takes the time to olence and the rule of law in places far manufacturers compete on even terms look at this bill, will understand this is away such as Iraq and Afghanistan, it with foreign manufacturers. For gen- a strong statement of support for peace ought to be an important priority, a erations American manufacturing has officers and for protecting our public high priority for us to make sure we been a tremendous source of pride and work for our whole country. Especially across the country. That is why I am are enforcing the rule of law and pro- for working families, it has been a lad- perplexed that there is a veto threat by viding security for Americans at home; der to the middle class. American man- the President on this bill. that we take care of the homeland ufacturing fuels our economy and sup- There should not be that veto threat first. plies our national defense infrastruc- because this is a bill that takes a I strongly agree with the Senator ture. It would be dangerous on many strong position to secure Americans from Maryland that, in fact, this bill levels for our country to ignore the here in the homeland. I hope that as moves us in that direction. anticompetitive forces that are buf- this bill makes it through the Congres- Ms. MIKULSKI. I thank the Senator feting every day our manufacturing sional process and to the President’s from Colorado. I appreciate his com- sector. In the State of Michigan, in desk, President Bush will decide he is ments and support. Ohio, across the Midwest, throughout going to stand up for the Nation’s law Madam President, by way of informa- the country, it would be and is dan- enforcement and for the security here tion for our colleagues, when we talk gerous to ignore that. in the homeland and will, in fact, sign about the COPS Program, one might recall, as the Senator from Colorado Over the last several years, U.S. this bill. manufacturing has faltered. Millions of I end where I began. This is a very said, violent crime really skyrocketed in the mid-1990s. President Clinton, good jobs have been lost. In my State good bipartisan product that Senator of Ohio, from Toledo to Gallipolis, MIKULSKI and Ranking Member SHELBY working then with our colleague who continues to be in the Senate, Senator from Ashtabula to Middletown, well have put together for the consideration over 200,000 manufacturing jobs have JOE BIDEN, a leader on the Judiciary of this Chamber. I am proud to be a disappeared in the last 6 years. Committee, came up with the COPS supporter of this bill. I urge my col- American industry, we know, can Program. During the Clinton adminis- leagues to support it. compete with anyone in the world Ms. MIKULSKI. Will the Senator tration, from 1993 to 1998, they put when it is a fair fight. Our inter- from Colorado yield for a question? 118,000 extra police officers on the national trade laws are intended to se- Mr. SALAZAR. I will. streets of America. They were in 13,000 cure a level playing field. Unfortu- Ms. MIKULSKI. I thank the Senator communities, and violent crime nately, some of our trading partners for his comments about our bill that dropped 10 percent. Cops do make a dif- have repeatedly found ways to cir- were so complimentary and for speak- ference. We are concerned that by cumvent these laws to gain an unfair ing out. As a former attorney general eliminating the COPS Program, the advantage against our workers and our of the State of Colorado, who is essen- thin blue line that protects us in our companies. This has led to record- tially the top cop in Colorado, knows communities is even getting smaller. breaking trade deficits—some $800 bil- one of the hallmarks of good law en- So working on a bipartisan basis with- lion in 2006—which threaten the long- forcement is strong law enforcement in the Senate, we have added over $500 term health of our economy and mas- opportunities, along with prevention in million to restore that COPS Program; sive job losses which have wreaked terms of intervening with our young not that we micromanage from the na- havoc on the middle class. Foreign gov- people. But is the Senator aware why tional level, but we empower the local ernments have unfairly and illegally this bill is under a veto threat? communities to apply for these grants doled out massive subsidies to their Mr. SALAZAR. I have understood and deploy where they know best to own companies and others willing to that the President has said he doesn’t protect their citizens. reestablish offshore, contributing to like the funding levels in this bill We think we have a great bill. We the migration of manufacturing jobs which I interpret to mean that he want to move it along. We thank the overseas and artificial price advan- doesn’t support funding of these very Senator for the kind words. Now our tages for imported products. Despite important programs. colleagues can help us not only with ample evidence that something is very Ms. MIKULSKI. The Senator is ex- words but with deeds, which is, if they wrong—when I first ran for Congress in actly right. We face a veto threat not have an amendment, offer it or send 1992, the U.S. multilateral trade deficit because we have done bad legislation their staff to either see if we can mod- was $38 billion. Last year it was lit- but because we have done good funding. ify it or have it withdrawn. erally more than 20 times that, and we Is the Senator aware that the legisla- AMENDMENT NO. 3260 can look at job loss figures, the trade tion called for the elimination of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under deficit, outsourcing figures, offshoring COPS Program? the previous order, the Senate will now figures—the Bush administration needs Mr. SALAZAR. Madam President, I resume consideration of amendment to aggressively enforce American trade am aware that the President has called No. 3260 offered by the Senator from law. for elimination of the COPS Program. I Ohio, Mr. BROWN. There will be 30 min- Recent WTO decisions threaten to am also aware that when I speak to the utes of debate equally divided between create enormous loopholes in trade law

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27094 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 enforcement. This affects industries telling our colleagues—and I join with Domenici Kyl Sanders and local economies throughout the her—that we have accepted and are Dorgan Landrieu Schumer Durbin Lautenberg Sessions country. We know about steel. We working through a lot of amendments Ensign Leahy Shelby know about paper. But it affects all on both sides of the aisle. There are a Enzi Levin Smith American manufacturing. That is why number of amendments that have been Feingold Lieberman Snowe Feinstein Lincoln we need to be more aggressive in en- filed. We, as she pointed out, need to Specter Graham Martinez Stabenow Grassley McCain forcement of the trade laws. If the know if people are going to insist on Stevens Gregg McCaskill WTO continues to target U.S. trade amendments or if there is some way we Sununu Harkin McConnell remedy laws, we in this Chamber need can accommodate Senators, if they Hatch Menendez Tester to fight back. This amendment is a would come to the floor and meet with Hutchison Mikulski Thune modest reminder to the administration us, because in a few minutes we are Inhofe Nelson (FL) Vitter Voinovich that we need to vigorously enforce our going to vote. The leaders will be on Inouye Pryor Isakson Reed Warner trade laws. the floor and they are going to want a Johnson Reid Webb I thank the chairman and ranking report from us as to what is pending, Kerry Roberts Whitehouse member of the subcommittee for their because tomorrow we want to move Klobuchar Rockefeller Wyden support. I ask my colleagues for their this bill. This is a very important bill, Kohl Salazar support. as the Presiding Officer knows. We NAYS—3 I ask for the yeas and nays. need to move on with it and not delay Allard Hagel Lugar The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a it more. We are back now in a new NOT VOTING—12 sufficient second? week and I think we can make some There appears to be a sufficient sec- Alexander Clinton Murkowski progress. If my colleagues on both sides Bayh Dodd Murray ond. of the aisle will meet with us and tell Biden Kennedy Nelson (NE) The yeas and nays were ordered. us if they want a vote, we will debate Brownback Lott Obama Ms. MIKULSKI. I suggest the absence it and vote. If they want to see if we The amendment (No. 3260), as modi- of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The can work out something with them, we fied, was agreed to. Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I clerk will call the roll. will do that. But it is our intention The assistant legislative clerk pro- again to move this bill tomorrow. move to reconsider the vote. Mr. INOUYE. I move to lay that mo- ceeded to call the roll. Thank you, Madam President. Ms. MIKULSKI. Madam President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under tion on the table. ask unanimous consent that the order the previous order, the question is on The motion to lay on the table was for the quorum call be rescinded. agreeing to amendment No. 3260, as agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without modified, offered by the Senator from Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I sug- objection, it is so ordered. Ohio, Mr. BROWN. gest the absence of a quorum. Ms. MIKULSKI. Madam President, I The yeas and nays have been ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The stand here with my colleague from Ala- The clerk will call the roll. clerk will call the roll. bama to tell all of our colleagues on The legislative clerk called the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. both sides of the aisle it is the inten- Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I ask tion of Senator SHELBY and myself to Senator from Indiana (Mr. BAYH), the unanimous consent that the order for finish this bill tomorrow. We have Senator from Delaware (Mr. BIDEN), the quorum call be rescinded. some amendments that have been filed, the Senator from New York (Mrs. CLIN- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and yet we do not know what the in- TON), the Senator from Connecticut objection, it is so ordered. tent is of the Senators who have filed (Mr. DODD), the Senator from Massa- AMENDMENT NO. 3277 such amendments. We are going to be chusetts (Mr. KENNEDY), the Senator Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I ask voting very shortly—in a matter of from Washington (Mrs. MURRAY), the unanimous consent to lay aside any minutes—and we would like every Sen- Senator from Nebraska (Mr. NELSON), ator who has filed an amendment to and the Senator from Illinois (Mr. pending amendment or business so that the Vitter amendment, No. 3277, may come and tell us what their intent is. OBAMA) are necessarily absent. Do they intend to offer it? When do I further announce that, if present be called up. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without they intend to offer it? Or do they wish and voting, the Senator from Nebraska objection, it is so ordered. The clerk to seek another accommodation? (Mr. NELSON) would vote ‘‘yea.’’ will report. We would like to present to the lead- Mr. MCCONNELL. The following Sen- The legislative clerk read as follows: ers on both sides of the aisle—the ma- ators are necessarily absent: the Sen- The Senator from Louisiana [Mr. VITTER], jority leader and the Republican lead- ator from Kansas (Mr. BROWNBACK), the er—a finite list tonight before Senator for himself, Mr. SESSIONS and Mr. DEMINT, Senator from Mississippi (Mr. LOTT), proposes amendment numbered 3277. SHELBY and I go home so we can have the Senator from Alaska (Ms. MUR- Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I ask the finite list for tomorrow and assidu- KOWSKI), and the Senator from Ten- unanimous consent to dispense with ously, earnestly, thoroughly work nessee (Mr. ALEXANDER). the reading of the amendment. through these amendments. But we Further, if present and voting, the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without must know the intent of the Senators. Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- I believe there is an old-fashioned objection, it is so ordered. ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ The amendment is as follows: saying: It is now time to fish or cut The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. (Purpose: To prohibit funds from being used bait. We would prefer Senators actu- SANDERS. Are there any other Senators ally cut their bait. But being an old in contravention of section 642(a) of the Il- in the Chamber desiring to vote? legal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Maryland fisherwoman myself, we The result was announced—yeas 85, Responsibility Act of 1996) want to talk to our colleagues. Talk to nays 3, as follows: On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert us during this vote. Senator SHELBY is [Rollcall Vote No. 364 Leg.] the following: at his desk. I will be at mine. Let’s YEAS—85 SEC. 217. None of the amounts made avail- talk things over and see how we can able in this title under the heading ‘‘COMMU- Akaka Burr Coleman move this bill and make America proud NITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES’’ may be Barrasso Byrd Collins of us. Too often when all is said and Baucus Cantwell Conrad used in contravention of section 642(a) of the done, too much gets said and nothing Bennett Cardin Corker Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant gets done. Bingaman Carper Cornyn Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373(a)). Bond Casey Craig Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, this is I yield the floor. Boxer Chambliss Crapo Mr. SHELBY. Madam President, I Brown Coburn DeMint amendment No. 3277, and it is very sim- join with Senator MIKULSKI. She is Bunning Cochran Dole ple and straightforward and, I believe,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27095 very needed. The amendment would present Federal law, a policy or law I want to make sure a witness comes simply prohibit COPS funding, which is that has been on the books for over 10 forth and testifies against a perpe- governed under this bill, from going to years. So why shouldn’t we put some trator and has no fear to do so. so-called sanctuary cities. In doing so, meaningful teeth in that Federal law Senator VITTER’s amendment would it would do nothing more than to en- and prevent these local and State juris- undermine that ability. Senator force current Federal law. dictions from simply flaunting Federal VITTER’s amendment would undermine Mr. President, as you know, in 1996, law and not abiding by Federal law? the ability of someone who is a victim Congress passed the Illegal Immigra- I would note that the House of Rep- of a crime and who happens to be in an tion Reform and Immigrant Responsi- resentatives has already acted on this undocumented capacity to come for- bility Act. In that 1996 legislation, issue in the companion bill to this CJS ward because they might very well be which is current law, there is a very appropriations bill. In the House bill, a concerned that their status is such clear section on sanctuary city policy. similar amendment to mine passed by that it might create a problem for It is section 642(a), and it states in voice vote. Having said that, I would them. So victims of a crime would not clear unmistakable terms: hope that a huge majority of the Sen- come forward, which not only is inhu- Federal, State or local government entity ate similarly votes to pass this Vitter man as it relates to the victim of that or official may not prohibit, or in any way amendment, to adopt it, and to put it crime—and that crime could be of all restrict, any government entity or official on the CJS appropriations bill. types and manner that was committed from sending to, or receiving from, the Im- This is common sense. It does noth- migration and Naturalization Service infor- against the individual—but the unwill- ing more than enforce current Federal ingness of that person to come forward mation regarding the citizenship or immi- policy and Federal law. It is clearly the gration status, lawful or unlawful, of any in- because of fear—fear—may lead to an- dividual. sort of commonsense, straightforward other crime committed against some- legislation that a huge majority of the Mr. President, the idea behind that one else by that same individual in American people support. I know there policy is very simple. Law enforcement that same community; perhaps to a will be a vote on this sometime tomor- around the country should be free to child who might be molested, to a per- row, Mr. President, so I urge all my cooperate with Federal authorities re- son who might be assaulted, to a fam- colleagues, Republican and Democrat, garding immigration, regarding immi- ily who might get robbed. to join with the huge majority of the gration enforcement, and no State or So instead of catching the perpe- American people behind this reason- local government should be able to trator, the criminal element, and being able and commonsense policy. contradict Federal law by establishing able to prosecute them either through Mr. President, I yield the floor. the witness or through the victim, no, a State or local law which bars this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- we prefer to deny monies to that com- sort of commonsense cooperation. Un- ator from New Jersey. fortunately, that is exactly what sev- Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, I munity because they have a view that eral local jurisdictions and at least two rise to speak against the Vitter amend- in their own interest—and I hear so States on a statewide basis have done. ment. I don’t believe it is common many times in debates that States and They have established, by State law, sense, I don’t believe it is reasonable, municipalities know best, but when it by local law, by local ordinance, so- and I want to lay out the reasons. comes to this, they know nothing. called sanctuary policies absolutely This body has, during the immigra- They know nothing about how best to prohibiting law enforcement and other tion debate, actually acted on a very secure their communities. They have public personnel in their jurisdiction similar amendment and defeated it. made decisions across the landscape of from working with or cooperating with And the reason this body was wise the country—urban, suburban, and Federal authorities with regard to im- enough to defeat it was because they rural—to say we care more about pros- migration enforcement. understood that some of the toughest ecuting the crime and having witnesses This is by no means the majority pol- law enforcement officials in our coun- come forward to tell us about the icy of jurisdictions around the country. try, from sheriffs to prosecutors, and a crime than we care about the person’s Far from it, Mr. President, because I whole host of law enforcement officials status, and we are not going to put a think a clear overwhelming majority in between, understand that the co- chilling effect across the landscape of of the American people and their State operation of a community is essential our community to being able to and local elected officials support com- for police and law enforcement entities achieve those goals. monsense cooperation with the Federal to do their job. That is what tough law enforcement Government in enforcing our laws. But Under Senator VITTER’s amendment, will tell you—sheriffs will tell you, it is a very significant trend, a very denying money to municipalities prosecutors will tell you, and police significant happening around the coun- across the landscape of the country— chiefs will tell you. They will tell you try. Many local jurisdictions and at and this would deny monies to about that they want the community to par- least two States have adopted this very 126 cities in a whole host of States rep- ticipate. conscious and very boldly proclaimed resented by people on both sides of the Now, when Secretary Chertoff was policy, calling themselves sanctuary aisle—would set up a series of cir- before the committee recently testi- cities, or sanctuary jurisdictions. cumstances under which a crime could fying in a House hearing, he responded My amendment would simply pro- be committed and the witness to that to a question about this issue. He said: hibit COPS funding from going to these crime happens to be someone who is I am not aware of any city that actu- jurisdictions. It would say this is our undocumented in some fashion. Do we ally interferes with our ability to en- Federal law, and that States, that lo- want the witness to be able to come force the law. calities must cooperate with Federal forward and provide essential, crucial So let’s not mix apples and oranges. immigration officials. And if they are eyewitness testimony about the crime The suggestion is that these cities not going to do that, if they are going or do we want them to hide in the interfere with the Department of to pass laws clearly in contravention, darkness and not talk to the police be- Homeland Security and ICE’s ability to 180 degrees opposed to Federal law, cause they are afraid of their immigra- go ahead and pursue someone to be de- then they will not get COPS funding tion status? ported. That is not the case. But that under this bill. I want to solve the crime, Mr. Presi- is the argument that is trying to be Again, Mr. President, it couldn’t be dent. I want to get the perpetrator. I made in pursuit of an amendment that simpler. It couldn’t be more straight- want to convict that person and put is all about immigration and nothing forward—COPS money, COPS funds, them in jail. I don’t want the oppor- about security. We need to be about se- will not go to sanctuary cities, so- tunity to do that to go wasted because curity in our communities. We need to called sanctuary jurisdictions, if my of some political statement that has be able to have witnesses come forward amendment passes. And, again, this is nothing to do with the core issue of se- and be able to have victims come for- doing nothing more than enforcing curity in our communities. ward.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27096 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 Now, local governments have taken I yield the floor. they would not be able to get their the initiative to reassure these commu- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I, too, Federal funds. nities in order to deliver services vital rise to oppose the Vitter amendment. What happens, then, in the issue of to the public health and safety. And For the benefit of our colleagues, they sexual predators? We have a robust ef- these may be immigrant families who should know a similar amendment was fort to go after sexual predators in our also, in fact, have perfect status in this defeated on the immigration bill this communities. If they have applied for country. But the message being sent year. I opposed the amendment then grants to be able to protect our chil- out is: Don’t talk to the local police. and I oppose it now. I oppose it on sub- dren, they will not be able to get them We have had incidents where people stantive grounds, and I oppose it also under the Vitter amendment. So the who, in fact, have total legal status, on the grounds related to States rights Vitter amendment is not targeted at il- and who, because they came forward as and home rule. legal aliens or illegal immigrants. witnesses to a crime, ended up feeling To refresh everyone, what the Vitter What the Vitter amendment does is more like a criminal themselves than amendment would do is ban local gov- target law enforcement. If the Vitter the person they were trying to testify ernments from receiving Federal law amendment is agreed to, in many of against. That sends a chilling effect enforcement funds if a city or a local- these communities it will stifle, shack- across immigrant communities which ity has passed a law prohibiting police le, and impede local law enforcement says: Do not participate. from asking an immigration status. from applying for Federal funds to It would not be in the interest of se- Why is this bad? First of all, local which they would otherwise be enti- curity in our communities to have that law enforcement officers all across tled. be the message. If immigrant families America are opposed to this amend- I think this is misguided. I think it is are afraid to access the opportunities ment. Their opposition has been very misdirected. For those of us who are for local law enforcement to have their well articulated by our colleague from very concerned about the issues of pro- participation as the eyes and ears of New Jersey. What has been articulated tecting our borders, we understand we what is happening, it would have a neg- by local law enforcement communities need to protect our borders, but we ative effect and be a ripple effect of is they believe they should not be held also need to protect our communities. what would happen. If that is the mes- responsible for enforcing Federal immi- One of the ways we protect our commu- sage, then if you are a perpetrator of a gration laws; that Federal laws on im- nities is to let law enforcement apply crime and you want to do breaking and migration should be enforced by Fed- for Federal funds for a variety of entering, robbing in a community, God eral immigration authorities. things, from cops on the beat, which forbid you want to do rapes, you say: This amendment would also make it they wouldn’t be able to get; Byrne This community will not go to the po- harder for local police to enforce laws grant money for technology or bullet- lice. Let’s do it in that sector. Then and stop crime. One of the things that proof vests, they wouldn’t be able to the crime continues and the perpe- would happen, if police are forced to do get it; violence against women funds, trator continues to be free and the this, it would foster great mistrust in they wouldn’t be able to get that. I process gets worse and worse. our immigrant communities—meaning think the Vitter amendment is mis- It seems to me all Americans are at immigrants who are here legally. You guided and misdirected. We should de- higher risk of preventable crimes when know, there are many immigrants who feat it. the population fears coming forward to are here legally. Because you might I suggest the absence of a quorum. give information. have a last name such as Sanchez The PRESIDING OFFICER. The This is also about telling municipali- doesn’t mean you are an illegal immi- clerk will call the roll. ties that they cannot figure out for grant. You might be the owner of an IT The legislative clerk proceeded to themselves what is the best way to business in Silver Spring, MD. call the roll. combat crime in their communities. One of the things we are concerned Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I ask Our whole effort under the fantastic about is that immigrants, then, will unanimous consent that the order for bill that Senator MIKULSKI has put to- not report crimes or will not give infor- the quorum call be rescinded. gether is to ensure communities have mation to those who could go after se- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the wherewithal to combat the rise in rious crimes—such as the gang effort. objection, it is so ordered. crime we have seen over the past 2 We are also concerned when people AMENDMENT NO. 3256, AS MODIFIED years, according to recent reports. The will not come forward particularly re- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, we way to do that is to have citizens come lated to domestic violence. If there is are making great progress. We have forward and participants in commu- domestic violence, a battered spouse some amendments we wish to clear. nities come forward and tell the police might not call the police because it I call up amendment No. 3256, as about what is happening. It is not to could trigger some type of raid in their modified, and ask for its immediate put a chilling effect on it. own community. consideration. The Senate has in the past already This is not a good way to go. Let’s go The PRESIDING OFFICER. The largely rejected these amendments—in to the consequences of local commu- amendment is pending and will be so good judgment. Let’s listen to the cops, nities deciding what they want to do. modified. let’s listen to the prosecutors, let’s lis- What we are talking about is a situa- The amendment (No. 3256), as modi- ten to the sheriffs, let’s listen to the tion where a city or a locality has fied, is as follows: tough law enforcement people, let’s lis- passed a law prohibiting police from AMENDMENT NO. 3256, AS MODIFIED ten to the communities that have asking an immigration status. That is elected officials who are in the midst of their right. That is their right, to say On page 57, line 7, strike ‘‘$550,000,000’’ and what they want to do in their own com- insert ‘‘$660,000,000’’. these communities and who say: When On page 60, line 2, strike ‘‘and’’ and all that it comes to identifying crime and vic- munity. Then to deny Federal funds for follows through ‘‘Funds’’ on line 3, and insert tims of crime, we want them to come law enforcement, funds for all the the following: forward. That is in the public interest. other things they might be applying (12) $110,000,000 is for grants under section Nothing in these cities is used in a for funds for, I think is outrageous. 1701 of title I of the 1968 Act (42 U.S.C. way, as Secretary Chertoff said, to im- What happens if they are applying for 3796dd) for the hiring and rehiring of addi- pede the opportunity for ICE to do interoperable communication equip- tional career law enforcement officers under what they want to do should they want ment so they can fight violent crime? part Q of such title, notwithstanding sub- Oh, no, they can’t have it. section (i) of such section; and to deport somebody. (13) For all those reasons, I urge my col- What happens when they have ap- On page 97, between lines 19 and 20, insert leagues to reject the Vitter amendment plied for funds for the Violence Against the following: when it comes up for a vote and pre- Women Act, to deal with battered Of the unobligated balances made available serve the security of our communities. spouses or abused children? Oh, no, for the Department of Justice in prior fiscal

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27097

years, $110,000,000 are rescinded: Provided, KENNEDY and ask for its immediate SUPPORTING THE WORK OF That within 30 days after the date of enact- consideration. FIREFIGHTERS ment of this section the Attorney General shall submit to the Committees on Appro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- priations of the House of Representatives clerk will report. imous consent that the Senate proceed and the Senate a report specifying the The legislative clerk read as follows: to the consideration of S. Res. 345. amount of each recission made pursuant to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- this section. clerk will report the resolution by SKI], for Mr. KENNEDY, proposes an amend- Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has ment numbered 3239. title. been cleared on both sides of the aisle. The legislative clerk read as follows: The amendment is as follows: I ask for its immediate adoption. A resolution (S. Res. 345) supporting the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there (Purpose: To clarify that student loan repay- work of firefighters to educate and protect ment assistance does not violate section the Nation’s communities, and the goals and further debate? ideals of Fire Prevention Week, October 7–13, If not, the question is on agreeing to 209 of title 18, United States Code relating to Federal salary) 2007, as designated by the National Fire Pro- the amendment. tection Association. The amendment (No. 3256), as modi- On page 70, after line 10, insert the fol- There being no objection, the Senate lowing: fied, was agreed to. proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move SEC. ll. Notwithstanding any other pro- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- vision of law, a public or private institution to reconsider the vote. imous consent that the resolution be Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that of higher education may offer or provide an officer or employee of any branch of the agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, motion on the table. United States Government or of the District and the motions to reconsider be laid The motion to lay on the table was of Columbia, who is a current or former stu- upon the table. agreed to. dent of such institution, financial assistance The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without AMENDMENT NO. 3310 for the purpose of repaying a student loan or objection, it is so ordered. Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I call forbearance of student loan repayment, and The resolution (S. Res. 345) was up amendment 3310 for myself and Sen- an officer or employee of any branch of the agreed to. United States Government or of the District ator COLLINS. The preamble was agreed to. of Columbia may seek or receive such assist- The resolution, with its preamble, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ance or forbearance. clerk will report. reads as follows: The legislative clerk read as follows: Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has S. RES. 345 The Senator from Maryland [Ms. MIKUL- been cleared on both sides of the aisle. Whereas firefighters have maintained their SKI], for herself and Ms. COLLINS, proposes an I ask for its immediate adoption. dedication to the health and safety of the amendment numbered 3310. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The American public since the first American fire departments were organized in the colo- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I ask question is on agreeing to the amend- nial era; unanimous consent that the reading of ment. Whereas today’s firefighters provide a mul- the amendment be dispensed with. The amendment (No. 3239) was agreed titude of services, including emergency med- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to. ical services, special rescue response, haz- objection, it is so ordered. Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move ardous material and terrorism response, and The amendment is as follows: public safety education; to reconsider the vote. Whereas more than 1,130,000 firefighters (Purpose: To provide for certain public- Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that protect the United States through their he- private competition requirements) motion on the table. roic service; At the end of title V, add the following: The motion to lay on the table was Whereas the Nation’s fire departments re- spond to emergency calls nearly once per SEC. 528. None of the funds appropriated or agreed to. otherwise made available by this Act may be second and dispatch to fire emergencies made available for a public-private competi- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, we every 20 seconds; tion conducted under Office of Management are making great progress. Our staffs Whereas approximately 1,600,000 fires are and Budget Circular A–76 or to convert a are going to be working through the reported annually; function performed by Federal employees to night. We have about 36 amendments Whereas firefighters respond with courage private sector performance without such a pending; 10 on the Democratic side, to all disasters, whether they be acts of ter- rorism, natural disasters, or other emer- competition unless a representative des- about 26 on the Republican side. We ignated by a majority of the employees en- gencies; gaged in the performance of the activity or know the staffs are working well after Whereas 343 firefighters sacrificed their function for which the public-private com- 7. This is a good time to come over and lives responding heroically to the events of petition is conducted or which is to be con- work with us. We hope tomorrow morn- September 11, 2001; verted without such a competition is treated ing we will be able to have some votes Whereas firefighters from across the Na- as an interested party with respect to such and also further progress. It is the in- tion responded with remarkable selflessness competition or decision to convert to private tention of the majority leader and the throughout the areas affected by Hurricane sector performance for purposes of sub- Katrina; Republican leader to finish this bill to- Whereas 89 firefighters lost their lives in chapter V of chapter 35 of title 31, United morrow, even if we have to work States Code. 2006, and over 80,000 were injured in the line through the night. The best way not to of duty; Ms. MIKULSKI. This amendment has work through the night tomorrow Whereas we have honored firefighters for been cleared on both sides of the aisle. night is to work through the night to- educating the American public since Presi- I ask for its immediate adoption. night. So come over, help clear up dent Harding declared the first Fire Preven- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there some of these amendments. It would be tion Week in 1922; further debate? If not, the question is a great help. Whereas the National Fire Protection As- on agreeing to the amendment. sociation has designated the week of October Mr. President, I suggest the absence The amendment (No. 3310) was agreed 7–13, 2007 as Fire Prevention Week; and of a quorum. Whereas educating Americans on methods to. of fire prevention and escape planning con- Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I move The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. tinues to be a priority for all firefighters: to reconsider the vote. Now, therefore, be it Ms. MIKULSKI. I move to lay that The legislative clerk proceeded to Resolved, That the Senate— motion on the table. call the roll. (1) supports the work of firefighters to edu- The motion to lay on the table was Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- cate and protect the Nation’s communities; agreed to. imous consent that the order for the and (2) supports the goals and ideals of Fire AMENDMENT NO. 3239 quorum call be rescinded. Prevention Week, October 7–13, 2007, as des- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I call The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ignated by the National Fire Protection As- up amendment No. 3239 by Senator objection, it is so ordered. sociation.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27098 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 NATIONAL TEEN DRIVER SAFETY is expected to increase awareness of these to be concerned about. We have to WEEK important issues among teenagers and adults work through this. We have been off in communities throughout the United Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- work now doing other things in our dis- States, as additional research is conducted tricts. We all worked hard. Now we are imous consent that the Commerce to develop and test effective interventions Committee be discharged from further that will help teenagers become safe drivers: back to legislating. As part of that leg- consideration of S. Con. Res. 36, and Now, therefore, be it islation is this bill that is before the the Senate then proceed to its imme- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- Senate now. We are going to work on it diate consideration. resentatives concurring), That Congress— and complete it. I was hopeful that The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (1) supports the goals and ideals of Na- with the 2:30 deadline we would come tional Teen Driver Safety Week; and objection, it is so ordered. back with a reasonable number of (2) encourages the people of the United amendments, but that is not, in fact, The clerk will report the concurrent States to observe the week with appropriate resolution by title. activities that promote the practice of safe the case. The legislative clerk read as follows: driving among the Nation’s licensed teenage We have on the Republican side a A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 36) drivers. number of Senators who are offering supporting the goals and ideals of National f multiple amendments. I know they are Teen Driver Safety Week. important, and I understand that, but I DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE There being no objection, the Senate hope that we can, as I have said, work AND JUSTICE, AND SCIENCE, proceeded to consider the concurrent our way through these. We will one AND RELATED AGENCIES APPRO- resolution. way or the other work through these, PRIATIONS ACT, 2008—Continued Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- because I do not want and do not in- imous consent that the concurrent res- Mr. REID. Mr. President, we have on tend to file cloture. I intend to work olution be agreed to, the preamble be this bill that is now before the Sen- until we finish this bill. agreed to, the motions to reconsider be ate—the Commerce-Justice appropria- I don’t know how I can be more clear laid upon the table, and that any state- tions bill—about eight amendments than that. We have to move after this ments be printed in the RECORD. that Democrats have pending or wish to another appropriations bill, one that The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to offer, and we have 26 Republican is extremely important, the Labor-HHS objection, it is so ordered. amendments. Everyone should under- bill, an extremely important piece of The concurrent resolution (S. Con. stand we are going to finish this bill legislation involving so many different Res. 36) was agreed to. tomorrow. It does not matter what and important issues, as the Presiding The preamble was agreed to. events are going on around town, we Officer, for example, is well aware. The concurrent resolution, with its are going to work and finish this bill. If It is my understanding the distin- preamble, reads as follows: it takes until 8 o’clock tomorrow guished junior Senator from South Da- Whereas motor vehicle crashes are the night, fine; there will be no windows. kota wishes to call up an amendment leading cause of death for adolescents and We are going to work right through before I do the closing matters, and I young adults in the United States, and many this. If people try to hold this up, we am happy to wait. I ask now to return of these deaths are preventable; will have a bunch of votes. We will to legislative business. Whereas almost 7,500 drivers between the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ages of 15 and 20 years were involved in fatal have the Sergeant at Arms instructed. We are going to move through this. objection, it is so ordered. crashes in 2005 throughout the United States; Mr. REID. What is the matter before Whereas the fatality rate in the United I am told we want to finish appro- States for drivers between the ages of 16 and priations bills. This is our second week the Senate now, Mr. President? 19 years, based on miles driven, is 4 times the on this bill. We are going to finish this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The fatality rate for drivers between the ages of bill tomorrow or sometime early Vitter amendment is the pending ques- 25 and 69 years; Wednesday morning. We are going to tion. Whereas the majority of teen driver crash- continue working on this until it is AMENDMENT NO. 3317 es in the United States are due to driver completed or until we find there is Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask error and speeding, and 15 percent of the unanimous consent that the pending crashes are due to drunk driving; such intransigence by the Republicans Whereas roughly two-thirds of the teen- that they do not want us to finish this amendment be set aside. agers killed in motor vehicle accidents in bill. I hope that is not the case. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the United States each year do not use seat- We have had on our appropriations objection, it is so ordered. belts; bills some decent cooperation from the Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I thank Whereas approximately 63 percent of teen Republicans, for which I am appre- the majority leader for yielding to give passenger deaths in the United States occur ciative, but we have other bills we have me an opportunity to offer this amend- while other teenagers are driving; to do. If we finish this legislation, we ment. I call up amendment No. 3317 and Whereas it is necessary to explore effective ask unanimous consent that it be made ways to reduce the crash risk for young driv- will still have seven appropriations bills to do. pending. ers by focusing research and outreach efforts The PRESIDING OFFICER. The on areas of teen driving that show the most I am aware we have had to file clo- promise for improving safety; ture 49 different times this year to de- clerk will report. Whereas the National Teen Driver Survey, feat Republican filibusters or to turn The legislative clerk read as follows: developed with input from teenagers and ad- them around, and if it is necessary to The Senator from South Dakota [Mr. ministered by The Children’s Hospital of file the 50th, we will do that. I think THUNE] proposes an amendment numbered Philadelphia, demonstrates a national need that would be a shame to have to do 3317. to increase overall awareness about the safe that. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask use of electronic handheld devices, the risk unanimous consent that the reading of of nighttime and fatigued driving, the impor- We have a finite number of amend- ments now, and we need to try to work the amendment be dispensed with. tance of consistent seatbelt use, and the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without practice of gradually increasing driver privi- through them. What we could do, of leges over time as a young driver gains more course, here—there are more Demo- objection, it is so ordered. experience under supervised conditions; crats than Republicans—we could move The amendment is as follows: Whereas in 2005, 1,553 crash fatalities in- to table all the Republican amend- (Purpose: To provide, in a fiscally respon- volving a teen driver occurred in the fall, ments. It would take a lot of time to do sible manner, additional funding for United States attorneys to prosecute violent when teenagers are in the first months of the that. I hope we do not have to do that. school year and faced with many decisions crimes in Indian country) I hope we can work through these involving driving, including whether to drive On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert with peer passengers and other distractions; amendments and some of them will be the following: and accepted and some will be voted upon. SEC. 217. (a) Notwithstanding any other Whereas designating the third week of Oc- I want to be as reasonable as pos- provision of this Act, the amount appro- tober as National Teen Driver Safety Week sible, but I have the Nation’s business priated under the heading ‘‘UNITED STATES

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27099 ATTORNEYS SALARIES AND EXPENSES’’ under a fantastic job prosecuting violent According to the GAO, an outside legal the heading ‘‘LEGAL ACTIVITIES’’ under this crime and white-collar crime on South counsel issued an opinion last May con- title is increased by $20,000,000, which shall Dakota’s Indian reservations. However, cluding that the Legal Services Cor- be used for the prosecution of crimes de- I am certain he can put more funding poration had not complied with the scribed in section 1152 or 1153 of title 18, United States Code. to good use in his office, as could every statutory limitation on the rate of (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of U.S. attorney prosecuting violent compensation. The GAO agreed with this Act, the amount appropriated under the crime in Indian country. that conclusion and went on to state heading ‘‘PAYMENT TO THE LEGAL SERVICES The rate of violent crime in Indian that without a properly designed and CORPORATION’’ under the heading ‘‘LEGAL country is disproportionately high. The implemented process for overseeing SERVICES CORPORATION’’ under title IV is re- Department of Justice reported that compensation, the Legal Services Cor- duced by $20,000,000. from 1992 to 2001, the average rate of poration remains at risk of not com- Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, this ap- violent crime among American Indians plying with related laws and regula- propriations bill, as all appropriations was 21⁄2 times the national rate. Ac- tions and engaging in imprudent man- bills, comes down to a matter of prior- cording to one report in the Indian agement practices. ities. We have a limited amount of re- Country Today newspaper, Native The GAO also noted in the report sources and we have to figure out American women are 7 times more that: where to put those limited resources to likely to be victims of domestic vio- In recent years, LSC management has en- the most effective use for the tax- lence than all other women are, and gaged in practices that may have been pre- payers. more than 60 percent of Indian women vented through effective implementation of strong ethics policies. My amendment is very simple. It will be victims of violent assault dur- takes $20 million from an authorized ing their lifetimes. According to the These practices are reported by the program that has problems with waste- same report, nearly one-third of all Na- LSC’s inspector general. The inspector ful spending and it spends that $20 mil- tive American women will be raped. general found that food costs at meet- lion instead to give Federal prosecu- This is unacceptable. ings exceeded per diem allotments by tors badly needed additional funding to The FBI estimates that 40 to 50 per- 200 percent and that LSC used funds to fight violent crime in Indian country. cent of Indian country violent crime is pay travel expenses for its president for Violent crime has become a serious now methamphetamine related. In fact, business related to her positions with problem on reservations in South Da- we know that meth traffickers and outside organizations. The inspector kota and elsewhere, and I am deter- dealers target Indian country jurisdic- general also found that LSC hired act- mined to put an end to it. If our tribal tions because they believe they will ing special counsels from grant recipi- communities are to have a chance to be not be prosecuted, even if they are ap- ent organizations, causing potential conflicts of interest, and could not prosperous, they must first have strong prehended. According to Chris Chaney, complete an investigation into this public safety. the BIA Deputy Director of the Office practice because of the failure to pro- A few weeks ago I cosponsored an of Justice Services, meth distribution vide documentation required by Fed- amendment with Senator DORGAN to on tribal lands often occurs due to the eral law and LSC grant agreements. provide more law enforcement presence belief that it is easier to get away with The GAO concluded that: in Indian country. I strongly support such a crime in Indian country. That is this effort. The other part of the equa- why we must dramatically ramp up Without the presence of a strong ethics tion, though, is to ensure that those committee providing effective oversight in prosecutions of violent crime, of meth- the development, implementation, updating, who have been arrested for violent related violent crime in Indian coun- and training for the code of ethics, the LSC crimes are prosecuted to the fullest ex- try. is at increased risk of fraud or other ethical tent of the law. Because the Federal I offer my amendment today to help misconduct. Government has a trust responsibility provide more resources to U.S. attor- I ask unanimous consent that the ex- to the tribes, the task for prosecuting neys in Indian country to prosecute ecutive summary of the LSC Office of violent crimes in Indian country lies more crimes referred to them. Specifi- Inspector General ‘‘Report on Certain with our U.S. attorneys. However, our cally, my amendment would provide an Fiscal Practices at the Legal Services U.S. attorneys often cannot prosecute additional $20 million to U.S. attorneys Corporation,’’ dated September 25, 2006 crimes because of a lack of resources. that can only be spent to prosecute be printed in the RECORD at the end of An article published last June in the crimes under the Major Crimes Act of my remarks. Also, I commend to my Wall Street Journal by Gary Fields 1885 and the Indian country Crimes Act colleagues a GAO report entitled about crime in Indian country pointed of 1834. The amount will be paid for by ‘‘Legal Services Corporation Govern- out that Federal prosecutors often do subtracting $20 million from the ance and Accountability Practices not intervene in cases involving serious amount appropriated under this bill to Need to be Modernized and Strength- crimes due to the long distances in- the Legal Services Corporation. ened,’’ dated August of 2007. volved, lack of resources, and the cost This bill provides $390 million to the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of hauling witnesses and defendants to Legal Services Corporation, a program objection, it is so ordered. Federal court. The same article goes on that has not been reauthorized since (See exhibit 2). to say that in the past two decades, 1980. This is a 12-percent increase over Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I do not only 30 percent of tribal land crimes re- the amount appropriated to the LSC in believe an organization that has re- ferred to U.S. attorneys were pros- fiscal year 2007, and a 30-percent in- ceived such stinging criticism from the ecuted, according to Justice Depart- crease above the administration’s rec- GAO about management practices and ment data compiled by Syracuse Uni- ommendation. This substantial in- its handling of taxpayer dollars should versity. That compares with 56 percent crease comes at a time when the Legal be receiving such a substantial in- for all other cases. I ask unanimous Services Corporation has faced serious crease in funding that is reflected in consent that the June 12, 2007 Wall questions about its management and the underlying bill. My amendment Street Journal article headlined ‘‘Tat- expenditure of taxpayer dollars. simply reduces a $40 million increase tered Justice on U.S. Indian Reserva- In August, the GAO published a re- to a $20 million increase for the Legal tions, Criminals Slip Through Gaps’’ be port entitled ‘‘Legal Services Corpora- Services Corporation for fiscal year printed in the RECORD at the conclu- tion: Governance and Accountability 2008. That is, the Legal Services Cor- sion of my remarks. Practices Need to be Modernized and poration would still receive an increase The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Strengthened.’’ In the report, the GAO under my amendment, just not nearly objection, it is so ordered. noted that a dozen officers and employ- as substantial as originally reflected in (See exhibit 1.) ees of the Legal Services Corporation the underlying bill. Mr. THUNE. I hasten to add that the had received compensation in excess of As I said earlier, we must begin to U.S. attorney in South Dakota is doing the statutory compensation limitation. choose priorities. Should we provide

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27100 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 more badly needed funding to fight vio- cost of hauling witnesses and defendants to fered a severe injury. Federal prosecutors lent crime in Indian country or should federal court. In the past two decades, only have limited resources and focus almost ex- we reward an organization that is en- 30% of tribal-land crimes referred to U.S. at- clusively on the most serious cases. gaged in wasteful spending of taxpayer torneys were prosecuted, according to Jus- Compounding that is the fact that domestic- tice Department data compiled by Syracuse abuse cases are difficult to prove, especially dollars by providing a massive increase University. That compares with 56% for all if the lone witness recants. over the President’s recommendation other cases. The result: Many criminals go ‘‘It requires stitches, almost a dead body,’’ of $300 million, and a massive increase unpunished, or minimally so. And their vic- says Mr. Davis. ‘‘It is a high standard to even compared to the amount of fund- tims remain largely invisible to the court meet.’’ ing it received in the last fiscal year of system. For some non-Indians, tribal lands are vir- $348 million? The justice gap is particularly acute in do- tual havens. Chane Coomes, a 43-year-old I urge the Senate to join me in vot- mestic-violence cases. American Indians an- white man, grew up on the Pine Ridge Res- ing for more funding to help reduce nually experience seven sexual assaults per ervation in South Dakota—home to the Og- 1,000 residents, compared with three per 1,000 lala Lakota, near the site of the infamous violent crime in Indian country and to among African-Americans and two per 1,000 1890 massacre at Wounded Knee. Marked by a address what is a very desperate need among whites, says the Justice Department. small obelisk, the mass grave is a symbol of across Indian reservations in South Da- The acts are often committed by non-Indians unpunished violence, literally buried in the kota, and to do it in a way that is con- living on tribal land whom tribal officials soil of the tribe. The 2000 census documented sistent, I believe, with what the prior- cannot touch. Local prosecutors say mem- Shannon County, which encompasses the re- ities in this underlying bill ought to bers of Indian communities have such low mote and desolate reservation, as the sec- be, by paying for it with a $20 million expectations about securing a prosecution ond-poorest county in the U.S., with an an- increase, actually, that is going to be that they often don’t bother filing a report. nual per-capita income of $6,286 at the time. ‘‘Where else do you ask: How bad is the Only Buffalo County, SD, was poorer. allocated this year to the Legal Serv- crime, what color are the victims and what According to local authorities, Mr. Coomes ices Corporation. In my judgment, in color are the defendants?’’ asks Mr. used his home on the reservation as a sanc- my view, that makes sense. It is an Kilbourne, who has prosecuted cases on tuary, knowing he would be free from the at- issue that needs to be addressed, and Cherokee lands since 2001. ‘‘We would not tentions of tribal prosecutors. my amendment would take us down allow this anywhere else except Indian coun- Tribal Police Chief James Twiss says Mr. that road, coupled with the agreement try.’’ Coomes was suspected of dealing in small that was earlier reached on the Dorgan The lack of prosecutorial discretion is one amounts of methamphetamine for years. amendment, to provide more of a law of many ways in which Indian justice has Tribal police also thought he might be traf- been split off from mainstream American ficking in stolen goods. enforcement presence on Indian res- due process. For example, some defendants In 1998, Mr. Coomes assaulted a tribal ervations. So I hope we can accomplish appearing before Indian courts lack legal elder, Woodrow Respects Nothing, a 74-year- both of those objectives through the counsel, because federal law doesn’t require old decorated World War II and Korean War appropriations process this year, and it tribes to provide them with a public de- veteran. Because it couldn’t prosecute, the starts right here with adopting this fender. Although some tribes have them, tribe ordered Mr. Coomes off its land. But at- amendment. others can’t afford to offer their members tempts to remove him were unenforceable. I urge my colleagues to do that. I legal assistance. It’s not unusual for defend- ‘‘All I could do was to escort him off the again thank the distinguished majority ants to represent themselves. reservation,’’ says tribal police officer The Indian Civil Rights Act, passed by Eugenio White Hawk, who did that several leader for his patience in yielding me Congress in 1968, limited to six months the times, the last when he spotted the banned time to speak to this amendment. sentences tribes could hand down on any man hauling horses in a trailer. ‘‘He kept Mr. President, I yield back the re- charge. At the time, tribal courts were see- coming back. After a while I just left him mainder of my time. ing only minor infractions. Congress in- alone and let it go. It was just a waste of EXHIBIT 1 creased the maximum prison sentence to time.’’ [From the Wall Street Journal, June 12, 2007] one-year in 1986, wrongly assuming that the Mr. Coomes remained in his Shannon Indian courts would continue to handle only County home until 2006 when he was accused ON U.S. INDIAN RESERVATIONS, CRIMINALS misdemeanor-level crimes. Tribal offenses, of beating his estranged wife in nearby Ne- SLIP THROUGH GAPS meanwhile, escalated in both number and se- braska and threatening to kill her, according (By Gary Fields) verity, with rape, murder and kidnapping to Dawes County District Attorney Vance CHEROKEE, N.C.—Jon Nathaniel Crowe, an among the cases. Haug. The crime was committed off the res- American Indian, had a long-documented The Supreme Court weighed in on another ervation, and the subsequent investigation history of fighting with police officers and level, with its 1978 Oliphant decision ruling gave state authorities official jurisdiction. assaulting women. But the tribal court for that tribes couldn’t try non-Indian defend- After raiding his home, they found stolen the Eastern Band of the Cherokee, under ants in tribal courts—even if they had com- equipment as well as 30 grams of meth- whose jurisdiction he lives, couldn’t sentence mitted a crime against a tribe member on amphetamine and $13,000 hidden in the bath- him to more than one year for any charge. the tribe’s land. In its ruling, the court held room, along with syringes. Not when he left telephone messages threat- that it was assumed from the earliest trea- Mr. Coomes is now in the Fall River Coun- ening to kill an ex-girlfriend, not when he ties that the tribes did not have jurisdiction ty Jail charged with possession of stolen poured kerosene into his wife’s mouth, not over non-Indians. property, grand theft and unauthorized pos- when he hit her with an ax handle. ‘‘If you go to Canada and rob someone, you session of a controlled substance. He also ‘‘We put him away twice for a year, that’s will be tried by Canadian authorities. That’s faces separate charges, of assault and ‘‘ter- all we could do,’’ says James Kilbourne, sovereignty,’’ says University of Michigan roristic threats’’ related to his wife, in prosecutor for the tribe. ‘‘Then he got out law professor and tribal criminal-justice ex- Dawes County, NE. If convicted on the latter and committed the same crime again.’’ pert Gavin Clarkson. ‘‘My position is that charges, he faces up to six years in prison, Indian tribes are officially sovereign na- tribes should have criminal jurisdiction over Mr. Haug said. Mr. Coomes’s attorney de- tions within the U.S., responsible for run- anybody who commits a crime in their terri- clined to comment. ning services such as schools and courts. But tory. The Supreme Court screwed it all up The jurisdictional quagmire also has impli- a tangle of federal laws and judicial prece- and Congress has never fixed it.’’ cations for Indian members on the other side dents has undermined much of their legal au- Jeff Davis, an assistant U.S. Attorney in of the tribal border. Gene New Holy, an am- thority. As a result, seeking justice on In- Michigan who handles tribal-land cases, ac- bulance driver on Pine Ridge, had been ar- dian reservations is an uneven affair. knowledges that his hands are often tied. Mr. rested by the tribe more than a dozen times Tribes operate their own court systems, Davis is also a member of North Dakota’s for various drunk-driving offenses, for which with their own judges and prosecutors. Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. ‘‘I’ve he received only two convictions totaling Sharply limited in their sentencing powers, been in the U.S. Attorney’s office for 12 about a month in a tribal jail. In state court, they are permitted to mete out maximum years, and both presidents I have served four convictions would have led to a max- jail time of only 12 months for any crime, no under have made violent crime in Indian imum sentence of five years. matter how severe. The law also forbids trib- country a priority. But because of the juris- Lance Russell, the state prosecutor for al courts to prosecute non-Indians, even dictional issue and questions over who has Shannon County and neighboring Fall River those living on tribal land. authority and who gets to prosecute, it is a County, had never heard of Mr. New Holy Federal prosecutors can intervene in seri- difficult situation.’’ until Feb. 11, 2001, when Mr. New Holy got ous cases, but often don’t, citing the long Often cases don’t rise to the level of felony drunk at a Fall River County bar. According distances involved, lack of resources and the Federal crimes unless the victim has suf- to court documents, he nearly hit one car on

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27101 a main highway, forced two others into a carriage as an excuse,’’ says Ms. Hicks, 27 to LSC, they provide a familiar reference ditch and sideswiped a third that had pulled years old. point for Congressional overseers and the off the road as Mr. New Holy approached it After that, in several telephone messages public. Our principal findings and rec- in the wrong lane. saved by Ms. Hicks and her family, Mr. ommendations are summarized below: The last car he hit contained three tribe Crowe threatened to kill them and bury Ms. We found the cost of food at Board of Di- members—cousins Bart Mardinian, Anthony Hicks in her backyard. He was jailed by the rectors meetings appeared excessive in some Mousseau and Russell Merrival—all of whom tribe and ordered to stay away from the instances and should be reduced. In nine of died. The accident was less than a mile off Hicks family. the eleven Board meetings that we were able the reservation, enough to give Mr. Russell ‘‘One year,’’ says Ms. Hicks. ‘‘He even told to examine, we found that the total cost of and the state jurisdiction in the case. Mr. me he was fine in jail. He got fed three times food was equivalent to more than 200 percent New Holy is serving 45 years in state prison a day, had a place to sleep and he wasn’t of the applicable per diem food allowance. for three counts of vehicular homicide— going to be there long.’’ We found lunch costs at the January 2006 much longer than the 12 months per count he After he married, the violence escalated, Board meeting to be more than $70 per per- would have served under tribal law. His at- says Police Chief Reed. During one incident son, afternoon snack breaks costing as much torney didn’t return a call seeking comment. he drove to the home Mr. Crowe shared with as $27 per person, and a total hotel food cost ‘‘The holes in the system are more prac- his wife, Vicki. ‘‘He had threatened her, and (breakfast, lunch, and snacks) of $8,726 for tical than legal, and the victims of crime pay dug a grave, and said no one would ever find the entire two-day meeting. We also found the price,’’ says Larry Long III, the South her. We believed him,’’ Mr. Reed said. ‘‘Just the contracting process for Board meetings Dakota attorney general. ‘‘The crooks and look at some of the stuff he’d done. That girl was not in compliance with LSC’s own poli- the knotheads win.’’ was constantly coming down here, her face cies. LSC did not generally follow its com- The Eastern Band of Cherokee, located in swollen up.’’ At one point, he choked his petitive contracting practices in selecting a the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, is wife, poured kerosene into her mouth and hotel venue for Board meetings or properly document the selection process or the jus- one of the most efficiently run tribes in the threatened to light it, police reports say. Mr. tification for the selection. Finally, we found country. Its ancestors hid in these moun- Crowe’s attorney didn’t return calls seeking LSC could save thousands of dollars by hold- tains while Cherokee east of the Mississippi comment. ing its local, Washington, D.C., board meet- River were forcibly moved to present-day None of these acts led to more than one ings at its headquarters rather than at a Oklahoma, a migration known as the ‘‘Trail year in jail, a sentence he has been given hotel. twice since 2001. His criminal file at the trib- of Tears.’’ Today the tribe is spread across We found that the LSC Chairman’s author- al court building fills a dozen manila folders. five counties and is economically well off: It ization to allow the LSC president to travel There are reports of trespassing and assault takes in more than $200 million annually to or from any of her homes in connection convictions, telephone harassment, threats from the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel, with official travel was contrary to the and weapons assaults—one for an incident which it owns, and has a robust tourist in- terms of the General Services Administra- when he hit his wife with an ax handle, dustry. About half of the tribe’s gambling tion (GSA) travel contract and LSC’s obliga- breaking her wrist. His latest arrest, in Sep- spoils go to pay for infrastructure and gov- tions as a mandatory user thereunder. We tember, came about a week after he finished ernment services. also found that the LSC president’s use of a his most recent sentence, when he came Its court, which is housed in a prefab- foreign air carrier violated GSA’s regula- home and beat his now-estranged wife— ricated building, looks like any other in the tions implementing the Fly America Act, again. U.S., except the judges wear bright, red which LSC is contractually bound to follow. After seven years, his crimes finally trig- robes. The offices, while cramped, are mod- Further, we question the use of LSC funds to gered federal involvement, although almost ern and computerized, and are a little over pay expenses associated with the LSC presi- by accident. Federal prosecutors from one hour’s drive from the federal prosecu- dent’s continued service in various capac- around the country met at Cherokee earlier tor’s office in Asheville. Tribal authorities ities with outside organizations with which this year to discuss crime on tribal land. One meet regularly with federal prosecutors for she was involved prior to her selection as federal official mentioned to Mr. Kilbourne, training. The tribe’s top jurist is a former LSC president. federal prosecutor who has regular contact the tribal prosecutor, a new statute that al- We found that LSC officials traveled first with his successors. lows federal intervention where defendants or business class in three instances. In one Yet even here, the justice system works er- have at least two domestic-violence convic- instance in 2005, the LSC Chairman traveled ratically. In 2005, tribal police received a tip tions, regardless of the crime’s seriousness. first class round trip from Atlanta, Georgia, that James Hornbuckle, 46, an Oklahoma Mr. Kilbourne, who was preparing for a to Washington, D.C. The first class ticket Cherokee who had moved to the reservation, new trial against Mr. Crowe the following was less than a government ticket on the was dealing marijuana. Officers built a case week, quickly turned the case over. Mr. same flights. In a second instance in 2005, the for weeks. They raided the business and then Crowe pleaded guilty to assault last Friday LSC president traveled one-way first class to Mr. Hornbuckle’s home, where they found 10 and is awaiting sentencing. an international legal aid conference in Ire- kilograms of marijuana, packaged in small land at an additional cost to LSC. Instead of bricks. By tribe standards, it was a big haul, EXHIBIT 2 using the government fare initially booked, and authorities approached the U.S. Attor- [From the Office of Inspector General, Sept. the president was ticketed full fare coach, ney’s office. 25, 2006] allowing her to secure an immediate first Gretchen Shappert, U.S. Attorney for the REPORT ON CERTAIN FISCAL PRACTICES AT THE class upgrade as a frequent flyer member, Western District of North Carolina, says fed- LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION which would not be available immediately eral sentencing guidelines for marijuana are with a government ticket. Finally, an LSC EXECUTIVE SUMMARY so lenient, that ‘‘we’d need 50 kilograms in a vice president traveled business class round typical federal case’’ to pursue it. The feds In response to a Congressional request, the trip to Melbourne, Australia, to attend the rejected the case. Office of Inspector General (OIG) initiated a 2001 International Legal Aid Conference. As If the state court had jurisdiction to pros- review of allegations concerning fiscal prac- the trip was well in excess of 14 hours, it ap- ecute the crime, Mr. Hornbuckle might have tices, conflicts of interest, and general mis- pears that business class would have been received a three-year term. Instead, he management at the Legal Services Corpora- authorized for this trip under the Federal pleaded guilty to the marijuana charge and tion (LSC). This report presents our findings Travel Regulation. was sentenced to one year in tribal court. with respect to certain LSC fiscal practices, We estimate that LSC spent over $100,000 Recently the tribal council voted to perma- including allegations of fiscal abuse and on coffee, holiday parties and picnics, work- nently ban him from the reservation, with wasteful spending. Other matters identified ing lunches, and business entertainment, backing from the feds. Messages left for Mr. for review will be addressed in subsequent re- going back as far as August 2000. These ex- Hornbuckle’s attorney weren’t returned. ports. penditures did not violate LSC policy. While Mr. Crowe’s name is all too familiar on the With respect to many of the allegations, LSC is generally not subject to Federal reservation. Tribal Police Chief Benjamin our review found spending practices that spending practices, these expenditures would Reed has known him since he was a juvenile. may appear excessive and inappropriate to be impermissible under those practices and ‘‘What I remember is his domestic-violence LSC’s status as a federally-funded non-profit we question whether many of them were rea- incidents. He just wouldn’t stop,’’ Mr. Reed corporation, particularly in light of its mis- sonable and necessary, and whether they says. sion in distributing taxpayer dollars to fund were appropriate for LSC. Crystal Hicks, who dated Mr. Crowe before legal services for the poor. We also found a We found LSC has spent over $1 million in his marriage, says the tribal member was number of transactions which did not follow the past 10 years in settlement agreements verbally abusive. She says she left him after LSC’s own policies and a number which with departing employees. she had a miscarriage, when he berated her would be impermissible under the rules gov- We concluded that some of the allegations for not giving him a ride to a motorcycle erning federal agency spending. While gen- were unfounded, or could not be substan- gathering. ‘‘He said I was using the mis- erally those rules are not directly applicable tiated. Specifically:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27102 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 We found no evidence of excessive or undis- legal counsel will serve best the ends of jus- Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, today I closed bonuses or of other confidential or in- tice, assist in improving opportunities for filed an amendment with Senator direct payments by LSC to the LSC presi- low-income persons,’’ and that the avail- GRAHAM as a cosponsor which may pro- dent. We found no evidence of any ‘‘secret ability of legal assistance ‘‘has reaffirmed vide up to $2 million, within the De- faith in our government of laws.’’ LSC has deal’’ between the LSC president and the partment of Justice Office of Justice LSC Board of Directors. said, ‘‘The goal of providing equal access to We did find, however, that the LSC presi- justice for those who cannot afford to pay an Programs account, for the Sex Offender dent has been receiving a ‘‘Locality Pay’’ attorney remains the reason for LSC’s exist- Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, supplement at a rate that is 1 percent of sal- ence and the benchmark for its efforts.’’ Registering and Tracking, SMART, Of- ary greater than that received by any other LSC’s statutory mission is to provide ‘‘fi- fice. The funding will be used to help LSC employee, all of whom work in Wash- nancial support for legal assistance in non- hire additional staff and cover expenses ington, D.C. (The Inspector General also re- criminal proceedings or matters to persons for the office. The SMART Office was financially unable to afford legal assist- ceived locality pay with a 1 percent differen- created by the Adam Walsh Act to help tial for the first four months of his employ- ance.’’ Pursuant to its mission, LSC funds 138 non-profit legal aid organizations across States change their sex offender reg- ment. This ended December 2004.) We ques- istry statutes to come into compliance tioned the propriety of such a payment. Lo- the United States and its territories to ad- cality pay rates by their nature are geo- dress the most basic and critical civil legal with the law. Currently, the SMART needs of the poor. Controlling statutes re- graphically based; under the Federal system office is only funded through various quire that LSC choose grantees to provide there would be no variation for an individual discretionary accounts, so it is critical such legal assistance to the poor through a payee within a given area. that we ensure they have enough staff We did not find unreasonable LSC’s jus- process of competitive bidding, and also re- and resources to help enforce this im- quire LSC to ensure grantee compliance with tification for holding a board meeting in applicable laws and implementing regula- portant law to protect our commu- Puerto Rico. LSC stated that it was appro- tions and guidelines, and to ensure the main- nities. priate to visit the largest LSC grantee and tenance of high quality service. LSC is re- Mr. President, today I filed an meet with various judicial officials and quired to ensure that grant dollars are pro- amendment with Senator KENNEDY as a members of the bar who are involved in pro- vided so as to make the most economical and cosponsor which would authorize the moting the delivery of legal services to low- effective use of its taxpayer-provided re- income individuals in Puerto Rico. Director of the Federal Prison System sources in the delivery of legal assistance to We did not find widespread first-class trav- to carry out a pilot program to assist eligible persons. the children of female prisoners. The el and found only one instance of question- LSC is wholly funded through taxpayer able first-class travel. dollars; its 2006 annual appropriation was pilot program can be developed at any We did not find LSC spending practices $326.6 million, including $12.7 million to sup- Federal correctional facility that violated any laws. However, we did find that port LSC headquarters operations (not in- houses women in the United States. LSC is not adhering to its contractual obli- cluding the OIG). Given its mission as the Specifically, the amendment gives the gations under the GSA City Pair Contract, principal provider of federal funds for legal Director of the Federal prison system as well as instances where it is not following assistance to the poor and its status as a discretion to make expenditures to in- its own controls and procedures regarding quasi-federal agency, it is reasonable to ex- spending, contracting, and travel. stitute a pilot program for nonviolent pect that LSC management should conform female offenders and their children up Our overall recommendations to the LSC to the highest standards with respect to fis- Board and LSC management include the fol- cal responsibility and accountability. In- to age 36 months to allow the children lowing: deed, LSC, ‘‘[a]s a matter of principle, [is] to be housed, fed, and cared for in Fed- Undertake a comprehensive review to committed to being a careful and frugal eral, or federally contracted, correc- bring LSC’s spending policies and practices, steward of taxpayer funds [and declares that tional facilities housing women, in pro- particularly in the areas of travel, meals, it has] strict policies in place to ensure LSC grams specifically designed to benefit meetings, and entertainment, in line with funds are spent wisely and appropriately.’’ those applicable to Federal agencies, and re- mother and child. quire that the board review and approve any The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I deviation from Federal practice. jority leader is recognized. rise today to thank my colleagues Sen- Review the overall cost of LSC board meet- Mr. REID. Mr. President, before my ator MIKULSKI and Senator SHELBY for ings to determine whether there are ways to friend leaves the floor, one of the areas their first-class work on the Fiscal reduce costs. Also, require that LSC’s com- we need to get to—and I want to do it Year 2008 Commerce, Justice, Science, petitive requirements are followed in con- before we leave on November 16—is In- and Related Agencies Appropriations tracting for board meeting locations. dian health, which is something that is bill. They have written legislation that Provide training and education for LSC long overdue. If we talk about people strengthens communities against staff to ensure that all LSC policies are fol- who need health care, everybody would lowed, particularly in the areas of con- crime and terrorism, provides impor- tracting and the Federal Travel Regulation stand in line as second in need to the tant research dollars for science and related to the GSA City Pair Contract. Indians around this country. We have a technology, and protects jobs here in Review LSC employment policies and prac- bill, and the Finance Committee is in the United States against unlawful tices to determine if there are opportunities the process of getting money to get it trade practices. to reduce its potential liability, and review done. It is not everything we need, but Unfortunately, we know from Fed- its settlement policies and practices to de- it is starting something that is long eral crime statistics that violent crime termine whether costs can be reduced and overdue. is on the rise in the United States. To whether they are in the best interest of the I say to my friend, who has the most combat this increase, we must make a corporation and appropriate expenditures of needy reservation—Pine Ridge—in the public funds. commitment to boost Federal support LSC Response: The LSC Board and man- country that we need to have the time for State and local law enforcement. agement responded positively to a draft copy to get rid of some of these appropria- This bill contains $2.66 billion for com- of this report. They have agreed to imple- tions bills so we can do something munity police departments, $26 million ment substantially all of the report’s rec- about Indian health. I have made a to hire an additional 100 FBI agents to ommendations. In some cases, they have al- commitment that we are going to do fight violent crime, and $5 million for ready taken steps to do so, as noted in the that some way before we leave this leg- the FBI to create a task force on gang specific recommendations within the report. islative year. We have to do that piece violence. Since the terrorist attacks on BACKGROUND of legislation. I know my friend from September 11, we have asked our local LSC is a private, non-profit corporation es- South Dakota understands the need in law enforcement officials to assume tablished by Congress in 1974 to help provide Indian Country for health care. As I yet another role in protecting citizens, equal access to the system of justice in our said, it is great that we want to take namely homeland security. I believe nation to those who otherwise would be un- care of the children’s health initiative, that the Federal Government must able to afford adequate legal counsel by making financial support available to pro- which is important because we have 50 step in and provide a share of the re- vide high quality civil legal assistance. In es- million people with no health insur- sources to community policing for tablishing LSC, Congress explicitly recog- ance. All those problems are really in their efforts. nized ‘‘providing legal assistance to those the shadows of how badly it is needed I also commend my colleagues for who face an economic barrier to adequate in Indian Country. the impressive funding package they

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.000 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27103 have devised for science and tech- their abusers are sometimes left with Month activities and pledge to make nology. This year, along with Senator no home, no money, and no means to this issue their own. BOND, I helped lead the charge in the support themselves. And most unfortu- f Senate for an increase in the National nately, children are often caught in NATIONAL LATINO AIDS Science Foundation’s budget. This bill middle of this tragedy. With as many AWARENESS DAY includes over $6.5 billion for the NSF, as three million women experiencing with a substantial $850 million for edu- abuse a year, it is clear we must do Mr. REID. Mr. President, October 15 cational programs to develop the next more to prevent these crimes and help is the fifth annual National Latino generation of leaders in science, tech- those who are victims. AIDS Awareness Day, NLAAD. I rise in nology, and math. The future of inno- That is why I would like to recognize observance of this important day to in- vation rests upon our ability to recruit several organizations that have done crease our understanding of the Latino more talented students who want to extraordinary work to protect the vic- community’s struggle with the HIV/ pursue careers in science and engineer- tims of domestic violence in Nevada. AIDS epidemic. As we draw attention ing. Looking at the challenges the For almost 20 years, the Shade Tree to the devastating impact of the HIV/ United States faces in maintaining has provided shelter to abused women, AIDS crisis on the Nation’s Latino pop- global economic leadership, a compara- and their families. Now, Shade Tree ulation, let us recognize the resulting tively small investment now in the Na- has taken on another aspect of domes- call to action as well. tional Science Foundation will provide tic violence. On October 9, 2007, Shade When America first observed the an- nual National Latino AIDS Awareness exponential benefits for years to come. Tree opened Noah’s Animal House, a Finally, I commend the adoption of shelter for the animals of battered Day in 2003, we took stock of the dis- maying statistics on HIV/AIDS among Senator MIKULSKI and Senator SHEL- women. Shade Tree realized that ani- Latinos. Even though they comprise 14 BY’s amendment to add $1 billion to mal abuse occurs in 85 percent of percent of the U.S. population, they ac- NASA’s budget for this upcoming fiscal homes from which battered women ar- counted for 19 percent of the new HIV year. Along with several other Sen- rive. Of those, 20 percent refuse to infections estimated to occur in the ators, I was a proud co-sponsor of this leave their abusers without their pets. country each year. Over 71,000 Latinos amendment, and I laud its adoption by Shade Tree’s commitment to ending were thought to be living with AIDS, unanimous consent. The additional domestic violence knows no bound- constituting one-fifth of all AIDS pa- funding will enable NASA to revive its aries, and I know its impact on count- tients in America. Of those, teens and basic science programs, such as its less lives will continue. women were among the Latino popu- earth science and aeronautics research The Safe Nest is another important lation subgroups considered especially initiatives. Global warming is a re- organization that has made tremen- dous strides in ending domestic vio- hard hit by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. ality, and NASA’s capabilities make it These troubling disparities persist lence in Nevada. Safe Nest recognizes uniquely positioned to provide the today. Latinos continue to be over- the importance of addressing all sides world’s scientific community with represented among HIV/AIDS patients, of domestic violence and helps with a vital data about changes in Earth’s at- the greater barriers they face in ac- range of services from court advocacy mosphere and the subsequent impact cessing care have not gone away, and to crisis intervention. Safe Nest also on climate. Furthermore, we must re- too many remain in the dark about the member that there are two ‘‘As’’ in serves Nevada by sheltering victims importance of prevention. While ad- NASA, and forgetting the ‘‘Aero- and educating the public. On October vances in medical technology have im- nautics’’ component of the agency’s 19, Safe Nest will hold its annual Do- proved the outcome for HIV/AIDS pa- mission would be a grave mistake. mestic Violence Awareness Month tients in general, these benefits are Once again, I congratulate my col- luncheon. On this day, I hope that Ne- also not reaching Latinos on par with leagues on a well formulated piece of vada and our Nation will recognize the rest of the population. Underlying legislation, and I urge the President to Safe Nest’s years of success and hard all these statistics is the sobering mes- sign this bill into law. work. sage that HIV/AIDS still devastates Finally, I would like to recognize the f real people and real families across the S.A.F.E—Stop Abuse in the Family En- MORNING BUSINESS Latino community. It is a message vironment—House for their work. with special significance for me as the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- S.A.F.E. House is a community based senior Senator from Nevada, where 18 imous consent that the Senate proceed organization that provides counseling, percent of the newly diagnosed are to a period of morning business, with advocacy, and intervention for victims Latinos. Senators permitted to speak therein of domestic abuse. In addition, We must be mindful of other statis- for up to 10 minutes each. S.A.F.E. House collaborates with orga- tics that provide context. According to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without nizations across Nevada to search for the U.S. Census, individuals of Latino objection, it is so ordered. ways to end domestic violence. For ex- or Hispanic origin numbered over 44 f ample, on October 25, S.A.F.E. House million in 2005. They are also the fast- and the state chapter of National Orga- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MONTH est growing minority group in the Na- nization for Women will team up to tion. In Nevada alone, the Hispanic Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today bring awareness to domestic violence. I population has soared by 40 percent in recognition of Domestic Violence am pleased to commend S.A.F.E. House from 2000 to 2005. Month. During the month of October, I for motivating hundreds of Nevadans All these factors highlight the need urge my fellow colleagues and Ameri- to take action in their community. to reverse the course of the epidemic cans to join me in committing to end It is also important to recognize among Latinos, if we are to make head- violence in our homes. It is my hope thousands of other organizations in Ne- way against HIV/AIDS in America. that we can stand together this month vada and our Nation that have com- Fortunately, the disparities and chal- and show abusers that we will not tol- mitted time, labor, and financial re- lenges facing the Latino community erate their actions. sources to help victims of domestic also point to the steps we can take. We must never forget that domestic abuse. Please join me in commending From teaching health care providers to violence is a wide spread ailment with the dedicated efforts of those individ- deliver culturally competent care to devastating implications. Domestic vi- uals who work each day to stop aggres- funding vital programs like the Ryan olence affects not only the victims of sion in our homes. With their example White CARE Act, these steps are crit- abuse, but their families and commu- in mind, I hope that Congress can re- ical to winning the fight against HIV/ nities as well. The consequences of do- flect and take action during this im- AIDS. mestic abuse do not end with the vio- portant month. I urge all Americans to Educating and engaging the public lence. Victims lucky enough to escape participate in Domestic Violence remains a cornerstone of our efforts. In

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27104 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 southern Nevada, for example, non- TRIBUTE TO JO ANN DAVIS benefits of Federal employees will con- profit organizations are partnering Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, the tinue to be appreciated in the years with public health officials to provide First Congressional District of Virginia ahead. HIV testing and information to the is, like all of Virginia, a unique treas- I have always admired Representa- public in observance of National Latino ure. Beginning not far from the Na- tive Davis for her strong convictions AIDS Awareness Day. Similar events tion’s Capital, it stretches down Vir- and the tenacity that she brought to are expected to take place across the ginia’s eastern coast along the Chesa- bear in acting on them. She fought a Nation. peake Bay, as far south as the cities of courageous struggle against cancer, National Latino AIDS Awareness Newport News and Hampton. Today, and I will miss her insights and her Day is a time not just to spread the the First District is home to crucial friendship in our Virginia congres- word about HIV/AIDS issues specific to national defense resources, like the sional delegation. the Latino community. It is also a day Marine Corps’ installation at Quantico I close with a personal note that we of hope, an opportunity to reflect on and Langley Air Force Base. It is also both shared interests in equestrian ac- the milestones we have reached and to home to national historic landmarks tivities. There is an old English saying reaffirm the goals and ideals of this like Jamestown, Yorktown, and Wil- that ‘‘the outside of the horse is good day. So, in looking toward the future, liamsburg, places that gave birth to for the inside of the man.’’ As an avid, let us all renew our commitment to Virginia and that are forever tied to accomplished rider, she often quipped ending the HIV/AIDS crisis—among the independence of our Nation and our with me that the saying applies equal- Latinos and all Americans everywhere. Constitution. ly to a woman. She loved the noble On October 6, 2007, the people of Vir- horse. f ginia’s First Congressional District I join with my colleagues from the HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES lost one of its most respected and ad- Commonwealth and from the entire mired leaders, a dedicated Member of U.S. Congress in expressing my deepest SERGEANT JOSEPH B. MILLEDGE Congress and loyal friend, Representa- sympathies to her husband, her two Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, it is tive Jo Ann Davis. It is with deep sad- sons, and her extended family. They with great sadness that I must inform ness that I share my thoughts on the will remain in our thoughts and pray- the Senate of the death of Sergeant Jo- passing of my colleague. ers during the difficult days ahead. seph B. Milledge a Glenwood, IA, na- Born in North Carolina, Jo Ann Davis f tive who was killed in Iraq on October attended Hampton Roads Business Col- 5, 2007, during combat patrol in Bagh- lege in Virginia, later obtaining her BAN ASBESTOS IN AMERICA ACT dad. Sergeant Milledge was part of the real estate license and real estate bro- Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, In the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry ker’s license over the next several nearly 7 years that I have worked to Regiment, 1st Armored Division sta- years. In 1990, she started her own com- pass the Ban Asbestos in America Act, tioned in Vilseck, Germany. My pany, Jo Ann Davis Realty, and fol- I have been aided by so many dedicated thoughts and prayers go out to his fam- lowed this successful endeavor with a and driven individuals without whom ily and friends, especially his wife run for public office in 1997. Serving as this day would not have been possible. Amanda and their 1-year-old son Jo- a delegate in the Virginia General As- I wish to take a minute to thank them seph, Jr., as well as his parents, Carla sembly for 4 years, Jo Ann Davis be- for all they have done. and Jack. came the first Republican woman to I would like to begin by thanking my Joseph Milledge was born in Council serve Virginia in the U.S. Congress entire personal staff who have taken on Bluffs, IA, and later moved to Glen- after winning election in 2000. this fight with me. Over 7 years many wood with his family where he at- Representative Davis was a relentless of them have come and gone, but I tended high school. He enlisted in the champion for the needs of the First know they are all very proud today be- U.S. Army in August 2003, a year after District. It was my privilege to work cause each and every one of them, in he graduated. By all accounts, Joseph with her on many matters, ranging their own unique way, has helped this was a highly literate man who enjoyed from national defense to the environ- effort along. reading books on religion and philos- ment, and in that regard she worked In particular I would like to thank ophy and writing poetry. In fact, I un- hard to improve the health of the Bill Kamela who, as the head of my derstand he gave his wife a book of his Chesapeake Bay. Also, I commend her HELP Subcommittee on Employment unpublished poetry this summer. Jo- diligent leadership in the removal of and Workplace Safety, has carried the seph loved his family unconditionally the James River Reserve Fleet from torch on this issue for so many years. and cherished spending time with his Newport News. From her support for Bill has sat with me in countless meet- son, nieces, and nephews. the Rappahannock River Valley Na- ings reassuring widows, clearing legis- Sergeant Milledge was very dedicated tional Wildlife Refuge to her concern lative hurdles, and pledging to all to to his country and the cause for which with the preservation of Dragon Run or make this ban a reality. Bill’s hard he was fighting. His mother explained providing funding for oyster restora- work and expertise have been essential that he didn’t want to go back for a tion, she always put the quality of Vir- to making this possible. I would also second tour because of his family but ginia’s environment above politics. like to thank Anna Knudson, a former did so because he knew it was his duty With sincere passion and concern, member of my staff who had the vision to his country. Carla Milledge said, Representative Davis worked to im- and passion to begin this effort. ‘‘You couldn’t have asked for a better prove our Nation’s armed services and I would like to thank Bill’s hard- father or husband. He loved his wife the lives of the men and women who working staff Crystal Bridgeman, Mike and son. He loved them with his whole bravely answer the call to duty. She Waske, and Janice Camp who lent their being.’’ provided strong representation for the know-how and support to this effort at I know his loss will be felt very communities in and surrounding the a critical juncture. strongly, not least by his infant son. Naval Surface Warfare Center at Dahl- I would like to thank Alex Glass and But, as his wife Carla said, ‘‘He’ll know gren and the Marine Corps base at my entire press office for their work in his daddy was a hero and died for what Quantico, ensuring that these facilities spreading the word about the impor- he believed in.’’ Sergeant Joseph B. continue to make important contribu- tance of this effort. And I would like to Milledge is indeed a great American tions to protecting the Nation and to thank Pete Weissman who recently left hero who will be remembered for his the economic foundations of their re- my office but whose words often helped courage, his strength, and his love. He spective areas. Her initiative to in- drive home the urgency of this effort. I gave the ultimate sacrifice for his fam- crease the life insurance benefit paid to would also like to thank Mike Spahn ily, friends, and country, and we are survivors of military members and her who worked with me on the Senate forever grateful. advocacy on behalf of the rights and floor to guide this bill to passage.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27105 I also want to recognize and thank Hill as a legislative aide for former took the time to care to coaches in Dr. Barry Castleman, Chris Hahn from Senator Dirk Kempthorne in 1993. He high school who acted as role models. the Mesothelioma Applied Research joined the Marine Corps in 1995 and At age 7, his stepfather, Andrew Ward, Foundation, MaryAnne Dunlap from served until 2000, whereupon he entered a former Marine Corps officer, intro- Senator INHOFE’s office, Ed Egee from the University of Maryland and ob- duced Vaughn to hunting and hiking in Senator ISAKSON’s office, Linda tained his masters in business adminis- the Idaho mountains and taught him Reinstein from the Asbestos Disease tration, MBA, in 2002. He continued his how to ride a motorcycle. He also calls Awareness Organization, Dr. Aubrey public service by joining the Central his grandfather, William Tews, the pri- Miller, Dr. Greg Meeker, Dr. Richard Intelligence Agency, CIA, where he mary male influence in his life. ‘‘My Lemen, Dr. Mike Harbut, Dr. Harvey trained as an operations officer and grandfather taught me how to shoot a Pass, Andrew Schneider of the Seattle served in the Middle East and Africa. rifle, drive a tractor and what it means PI, and Matt Bergman. In January 2006, Vaughn went on mili- to pull yourself up by your own boot- I also want to say that it has been a tary furlough from the CIA in order to straps.’’ Vaughn continued stating that pleasure to work with Senator reactivate with the Marines and serve ‘‘my grandpa, father, and coaches ISAKSON’s staff, the staff from EPW, in Iraq. He left active duty in January shaped the life of a young man and and Senator BOXER’s staff. 2007 and resigned from the CIA in May those experiences gave me courage and It takes a lot of people to get some- 2007. Vaughn, his wife Kirsten, and confidence and opened up unique oppor- thing done. A tremendous amount of their daughter Ave´ will return home to tunities for me.’’ Vaughn’s time in Iraq cemented and people have worked on this. I thank Idaho in November. them. Because of their work, we are Vaughn’s penchant for leadership and honed his leadership skills. Vaughn ob- going to ban asbestos, we are going to hard work has its roots on a small fam- serves that if the talk of leadership doesn’t translate into the action of dramatically expand research and ily farm in Shoshone. As young as 8 leadership, particularly in combat, treatment, and we are going to launch years old, Vaughn was working at his your credibility dissolves. In war, he a public education campaign so all family’s farm, which included a dairy says, fear is a cancer, and leaders have Americans understand how they can with 70 cows, and a few thousand acres to be willing to do themselves what protect themselves from the deadly as- of grain and hay, and hundreds of free- they order others to do. He lived this in range cattle. By age 11, Vaughn was op- bestos products that may be in their Iraq, personally leading foot patrols home. erating a tractor, plowing the fields in from the front against the advice of fel- f the spring and fall and swathing the low officers. He felt that it was wrong summer hay crops. He helped to run TRIBUTE TO MAJOR VAUGHN L. to order his subordinates to do some- the family farm throughout most of his WARD thing that he was unwilling to do him- teenage years and feels very fortunate self. This bravery and commitment to Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I wish to to have had this childhood experience. recognize the valor, leadership, and walk and stand with his men meant His grandfather homesteaded the farm, something to them. His award submis- service of MAJ Vaughn L. Ward, a and it was there that Vaughn internal- sion in part reads: ‘‘Major Ward’s third-generation Idahoan who grew up ized a true appreciation for the impor- strong leadership style and his willing- working on his family’s farm in south- tance of hard work. ness to always lead literally from the ern Idaho. On October 22, 2007, Major He was cognizant at an early age of front inspired his Marines to continue Ward received the Bronze Star Medal the family’s financial challenges. At 14, to engage the enemy.’’ with Combat Distinguishing Device for the age when many teenagers were For Vaughn, excellent leadership also heroic achievement in combat while spending their money on things like means not being fully committed to serving as a Marine Rifle Company music, clothes, and a new electronic in- one’s own ideas in the formulation Commander in Fallujah, Iraq, from vention—computer games—Vaughn stage of the decisionmaking process. March to October of 2006. bought his family a Christmas tree. An effective leader knows how and During 7 months of combat oper- They would not have had one, other- when to listen to the counsel of others, ations, Major Ward distinguished him- wise. evaluate all available information, and self as an exemplary leader of Charlie Vaughn credits his mom, Maria have the confidence to make a decision Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marines, Tranmer, with his success and his char- and execute that decision. Good leaders Regimental Combat Team 5. Charlie acter development. His mother re- are accountable for their actions, good Company was centrally located in the counts the circumstances of his birth: and bad, and a good leader shares acco- center of Fallujah and colocated with Due to complications, they did not ex- lades with those who are part of the ef- the Iraqi Police Headquarters. Insur- pect Vaughn to survive. When the doc- fort—a leader, by definition, has to gent forces regularly attacked this tor came to his mother’s room, he said, have able and committed followers. strategic position. During the tour, in- ‘‘Little girl, I don’t know what this boy One of the lessons he learned in Iraq surgents launched over a dozen com- is going to do in life, but it’s going to was the result of the patrols that he plex attacks against his position, uti- be something special.’’ Maria took led regularly. He tells of patrolling in lizing more than 120 rounds of indirect these words to heart and, according to unfamiliar territory and encountering fire, IDF, AK–47 and PKC fire, vehicle Vaughn, ‘‘she never pushed me to be times when the way ahead was unclear. borne improvised explosive devices, something I’m not, but she pushed me ‘‘All you could do was start walking, VBIEDs, improvised explosive devices, to realize my potential. She always and that was how you found your IEDs, and sniper fire. Major Ward com- supports me and, from the time I was way.’’ manded his marines through these at- young, told me to do what I am capable Vaughn is a committed family man tacks and usually led the counter- of doing, and be the best at it. Her and and has the priceless gift of a sup- attack against enemy forces. From my family’s belief in me is what pushes portive and loving wife. ‘‘My wife was March through October, Charlie Com- me to do what I do, and accomplish my strength during the hard times pany engaged the enemy over 130 what I have.’’ Maria is a remarkable when I suffered casualties and lost Ma- times, conducted nearly a thousand woman herself, raising Vaughn and his rines. She was the only one I could talk foot and vehicle patrols, and carried sister, Shellie, through many years of to, and I can’t believe how difficult it out over 100 raids against insurgent lo- hardship alone, yet, in Vaughn’s words, must have been to hear me broken up cations. ‘‘never leaving us wanting for any- over the death of my Marines, and be Major Ward’s military honors are thing.’’ powerless to do anything but listen and only the latest in a career marked by Vaughn also points to mentors that offer words of comfort, thousands of excellence, leadership, and achieve- have been there for him along the way miles away. She got me through my de- ment. After graduating from Boise and helped him during his formative ployment.’’ Vaughn also has the sup- State University, he worked on Capitol years—from a first-grade teacher who port and love of two sisters, Shellie

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27106 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 Amundson and Logan Tranmer, both an estimated 238,000 people across the son Aaron Holtan and his wife, Carrie who live in Idaho. United States and Canada. Holtan; daughter Kathryn Holtan, now Finally, Vaughn makes a point of We must continue to work together at Washington State University; grand- sharing the good things that our mili- at the Federal, State, and community children, Erik and James; and brother tary is doing in Iraq. He notes that Al levels with our friends throughout the Jay Holtan and his wife, Patricia O’ Anbar Province has been transformed world to encourage individuals and Gorman. I would like to extend my over the past year. The marines of families to practice healthy lifestyles. condolences to his family and friends, Charlie Company engaged the enemy, I wish all those celebrating Binational and I wish his wife Roberta, who was purposefully, and fought al-Qaida on Health Week every continuing success injured in the crash, a speedy recov- terms determined by the U.S. military, as they pursue new and exciting oppor- ery.∑ not the insurgents. As a direct result of tunities to promote health and well- f the actions of Vaughn’s company, the being in our communities. TRIBUTE TO DR. JEROLD F. insurgents, at one point, issued a pub- f LUCEY lic message that if the Marines of Com- pany C would stay ‘‘inside the wire,’’ ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ∑ Mr. SANDERS. Mr. President, the they would cease attacks on coalition State of Vermont is proud that one of its residents, Dr. Jerold F. Lucey, re- forces. Vaughn says, ‘‘We did not let IN MEMORY OF HOWARD HOLTAN them dictate how we did our job, and cently received the Alfred I. duPont we were successful. There are good sto- ∑ Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, on Award for Excellence in Children’s ries out there—stories that need and September 22, 2007, lifelong Alaskan Health Care. The award is offered each must be told.’’ Howard Holtan died when his plane year to an individual in the health care I have only highlighted a few of crashed during takeoff near Whittier, profession who has made a major con- Vaughn’s many accomplishments, both AK. Howard not only was a personal tribution to preventing childhood dis- on the battlefield and off. He is more friend of mine but also to the hundreds eases. than deserving of these accolades, al- of Alaskan children he coached Dr. Lucey helped pioneer though he is quick to point out that his through the Alyeska Mighty Mites, a phototherapy to prevent infant jaun- dice. He also played an essential role in company deserves the responsibility volunteer-operated ski racing program bringing artificial surfactants from for his Bronze Star. We can only hope for children. Under Howard’s guidance, Japan to this country. The surfactants that men of Vaughn’s caliber will con- my two sons developed their skills and help premature newborns breathe, and tinue their public service to our great a passion for ski racing while my hus- since their introduction in the United Nation as his generation begins to take band and I volunteered as Mighty States just over 15 years ago they have the reigns. I am honored to be able to Mites parents. helped reduce infant mortality res- tell of this remarkable Idahoan, his Howard began coaching skiing in piratory distress rate by 90 percent. family, and the men of Charlie Com- 1971. He was the magic and the muscle behind the Mighty Mites, running the In addition, Dr. Lucey has developed pany here in the Senate and privileged the Vermont Oxford Network, which to publicly offer my humble thanks program almost singlehandedly from his personal laptop since the mid-1980s links 700 medical institutions in 25 na- and that of my family, State, and tions to a network that tracks data on country for Major Vaughn Ward’s ex- when he became the Mighty Mites di- rector. Howard strove to introduce the underweight-newborns, managing the traordinary and valorous service to the data of more than 50,000 infants each United States of America, and I am fundamentals and joy of alpine ski rac- ing to children of all abilities, while year. This collaborative system has en- proud to call him an Idaho son. abled advanced research, and the shar- also giving kids self-confidence, a sense f ing of medical procedures that work, of accomplishment, and an apprecia- BINATIONAL HEALTH WEEK among pediatricians all over the globe. tion for good sportsmanship. Howard Jerrold Lucey is Professor of Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I am ensured that lots of fun was had by all. Neonatology at the University of grateful for this opportunity to join There is no doubt that he helped make Vermont College of Medicine, where he my many friends across the United the Mighty Mites one of the most suc- has taught for more than 50 years. He States, Mexico, Canada, Guatemala, cessful youth ski programs in America. also was the chief of Newborn Services and El Salvador in celebrating the sev- In fact, Olympians Megan Gerety and at Fletcher Allen Health Care medical enth annual Binational Health Week. Rosey Fletcher and former U.S. Ski center in Burlington, VT, and in addi- Since its inception in 2001, Binational Team members Mike Makar and tion served as editor-in-chief of the Health Week has afforded us an oppor- Kjersti Bjorn-Roli started out as young journal Pediatrics for 35 years. tunity to reflect upon and celebrate Mighty Mites. For the ski community, We in Vermont are very proud of the the many successful efforts made here it will be hard to imagine a Mighty work Dr. Jerold F. Lucey has done, in the United States in cooperation Mites ski race without Howard’s trade- both with infants in our State, and for with Mexican, Canadian, Guatemalan, mark ‘‘cherub’’ smile or his presence the health of children everywhere.∑ somewhere on the hill. and Salvadorian consulates and health f care providers to promote healthy life- Howard’s passion for downhill skiing styles and well-being amongst migrant and dedication to Alaska’s youth was TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL AIDS populations that might otherwise lack almost matched by his commitment to WALK PORTLAND access to important health care serv- public service—he spent 16 years work- ∑ Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, next Sun- ices. ing for the municipality of Anchorage, day, October 14, dedicated residents of Binational Health Week originated as and was promoted to director of project the Portland area will gather for the an effort by Mexico’s Secretary of management and engineering 8 years 21st annual AIDS Walk, an event that Health to direct health care services to ago. Howard’s legacy is everywhere in raises much needed funding to support the underserved migrant populations Anchorage as he had a hand in most of the work of the Cascade AIDS Project, living and working in the United the roads and major projects in the CAP. I would like to recognize the States. The network of Mexican con- city. commitment of the more than 10,000 sulates throughout the country has Howard will be sorely missed by walkers who are expected to turn out partnered with U.S. Federal, State, and countless Alaskans. Not surprisingly, for this year’s walk. Their efforts will local agencies, Mexico’s Secretariats of the Discovery Theatre at the Alaska better enable CAP, as well as a number Health and Foreign Affairs, as well as Center for the Performing Arts over- of its community partners, including private companies and foundations. flowed with all those who came to cele- Our House and Esther’s Pantry, to con- These growing partnerships and the in- brate and honor Howard’s life. Howard tinue gaining ground in Oregon’s fight formation they provide have reached is survived by his wife Roberta Carney; against HIV/AIDS.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27107 In over two decades, AIDS Walk H.R. 2185. An act to amend the Tropical H.R. 2765. An act to designate the facility Portland has generated over $2.8 mil- Forest Conservation Act of 1998 to provide of the United States Postal Service located lion in funding for critical services pro- debt relief to developing countries that take at 44 North Main Street in Hughesville, vided to the 6,000 area-families who action to protect tropical forests and coral Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Master Sergeant Sean reefs and associated coastal marine eco- Michael Thomas Post Office’’. have a loved one living with HIV. I un- systems, to reauthorize such Act through fis- H.R. 2778. An act to designate the facility derstand the challenges organizations cal year 2010, and for other purposes. of the United States Postal Service located like CAP face in securing steady fund- H.R. 2474. An act to provide for an in- at 3 Quaker Ridge Road in New Rochelle, ing to support their work. With State creased maximum civil penalty for viola- New York, as the ‘‘Robert Merrill Postal and Federal support declining in recent tions under the Consumer Product Safety Station’’. years, more and more is being asked of Act. H.R. 2825. An act to designate the facility H.R. 2553. An act to amend the State De- of the United States Postal Service located the community and the private sector. at 326 South Main Street in Princeton, Illi- That is why I want to personally thank partment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide for the establishment and mainte- nois, as the ‘‘Owen Lovejoy Princeton Post those participating in this year’s AIDS nance of existing libraries and resource cen- Office Building’’. Walk, as well as the generous corporate ters at United States diplomatic and con- H.R. 3052. An act to designate the facility sponsors who have lent their support to sular missions to provide information about of the United States Postal Service located ensure the event is a success. American culture, society, and history, and at 954 Wheeling Avenue in Cambridge, Ohio, While community efforts such as for other purposes. as the ‘‘John Herschel Glenn, Jr. Post Office AIDS Walk Portland are a key compo- H.R. 2895. An act to establish the National Building’’. H.R. 3106. An act to designate the facility nent in generating support for HIV/ Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treas- ury of the United States to provide for the of the United States Postal Service located AIDS services, I believe we can and at 805 Main Street in Ferdinand, Indiana, as should do more at the Federal level. construction, rehabilitation, and preserva- tion of decent, safe, and affordable housing the ‘‘Staff Sergeant David L. Nord Post Of- While participants will be ‘‘taking a for low-income families. fice’’. stand’’ next Sunday in the fight H.R. 3056. An act to amend the Internal The enrolled bills were subsequently against AIDS, I want to reaffirm my Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the authority signed by the President pro tempore pledge to do the same in Congress. It is of the Internal Revenue Service to use pri- [Mr. BYRD]. vate debt collection companies, to delay im- a cause I have fought for in my 11-year f tenure, and it is a cause I will continue plementation of withholding taxes on gov- to fight for until we are successful in ernment contractors, to revise the tax rules MEASURES REFERRED eradicating this terrible disease. When on expatriation, and for other purposes. The following bills were read the first H.R. 3308. An act to designate the facility Congress returns from the Columbus of the United States Postal Service located and the second times by unanimous Day recess, the Senate will be dis- at 216 East Main Street in Atwood, Indiana, consent, and referred as indicated: cussing funding levels for next year’s as the ‘‘Lance Corporal David K. Fribley H.R. 814. An act to require the Consumer health and human services programs. I Post Office’’. Product Safety Commission to issue regula- will do my best to secure additional H.R. 3518. An act to designate the facility tions mandating child-resistant closures on support for Ryan White initiatives, es- of the United States Postal Service located all portable gasoline containers; to the Com- pecially those that support the work of at 1430 South Highway 29 in Cantonment, mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- tation. local cities and communities like Port- Florida, as the ‘‘Charles H. Hendrix Post Of- fice Building’’. H.R. 1699. An act to direct the Consumer land. When we combine our efforts—at H.R. 3530. An act to designate the facility Product Safety Commission to require cer- the local, State and Federal levels—we of the United States Postal Service located tain manufacturers to provide consumer are stronger and more capable of turn- at 1400 Highway 41 North in Inverness, Flor- product registration forms to facilitate re- ing the tide against HIV/AIDS. ida, as the ‘‘Chief Warrant Officer Aaron calls of durable infant and toddler products; In closing, I congratulate the Cas- Weaver Post Office Building’’. to the Committee on Commerce, Science, cade AIDS Project on yet another suc- and Transportation. The message also announced that the H.R. 2185. An act to amend the Tropical cessful AIDS Walk and wish all this House has agreed to the following reso- Forest Conservation Act of 1998 to provide year’s participants a safe and enjoyable lution: debt relief to developing countries that take time.∑ H. Res. 717. Resolution relative to the action to protect tropical forests and coral f death of the Honorable Jo Ann Davis, a Rep- reefs and associated coastal marine eco- resentative from the Commonwealth of Vir- systems, to reauthorize such Act through fis- MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE ginia. cal year 2010, and for other purposes; to the At 2:03 p.m., a message from the The message further announced that Committee on Foreign Relations. H.R. 2474. An act to provide for an in- House of Representatives, delivered by the House agreed to the amendment of Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, creased maximum civil penalty for viola- the Senate to the bill (H.R. 1124) to ex- tions under the Consumer Product Safety announced that the House has passed tend the District of Columbia College Act; to the Committee on Commerce, the following bills, in which it requests Access Act of 1999. Science, and Transportation. the concurrence of the Senate: H.R. 2553. An act to amend the State De- f H.R. 400. An act to prohibit profiteering partment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to and fraud relating to military action, relief, ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED provide for the establishment and mainte- and reconstruction efforts, and for other pur- The message also announced that the nance of existing libraries and resource cen- poses. ters at United States diplomatic and con- H.R. 814. An act to require the Consumer Speaker has signed the following en- sular missions to provide information about Product Safety Commission to issue regula- rolled bills: American culture, society, and history, and tions mandating child-resistant closures on H.R. 1124. An act to extend the District of for other purposes; to the Committee on For- all portable gasoline containers. Columbia College Access Act of 1999. eign Relations. H.R. 1699. An act to direct Consumer Prod- H.R. 2467. An act to designate the facility H.R. 2895. An act to establish the National uct Safety Commission to require certain of the United States Postal Service located Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treas- manufacturers to provide consumer product at 69 Montgomery Street in Jersey City, New ury of the United States to provide for the registration forms to facilitate recalls of du- Jersey, as the ‘‘Frank J. Guarini Post Office construction, rehabilitation, and preserva- rable infant and toddler products. Building’’. tion of decent, safe, and affordable housing H.R. 1721. An act to increase the safety of H.R. 2587. An act to designate the facility for low-income families; to the Committee swimming pools and spas by requiring the of the United States Postal Service located on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. use of proper anti-entrapment drain covers at 555 South 3rd Street Lobby in Memphis, H.R. 3056. An act to amend the Internal and pool and spa drainage systems, by estab- Tennessee, as the ‘‘Kenneth T. Whalum, Sr. Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the authority lishing a swimming pool safety grant pro- Post Office Building’’. of the Internal Revenue Service to use pri- gram administered by the Consumer Product H.R. 2654. An act to designate the facility vate debt collection companies, to delay im- Safety Commission to encourage States to of the United States Postal Service located plementation of withholding taxes on gov- improve their pool and spa safety laws and at 202 South Dumont Avenue in Woonsocket, ernment contractors, to revise the tax rules to educate the public about pool and spa South Dakota, as the ‘‘Eleanor McGovern on expatriation, and for other purposes; to safety, and for other purposes. Post Office Building’’. the Committee on Finance.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27108 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 H.R. 3308. An act to designate the facility H.R. 1678. A bill to amend the Torture Vic- and second times by unanimous con- of the United States Postal Service located tims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appro- sent, and referred as indicated: at 216 East Main Street in Atwood, Indiana, priations to provide assistance for domestic By Mr. BAYH (for himself and Mr. as the ‘‘Lance Corporal David K. Fribley and foreign programs and centers for the LUGAR): Post Office’’; to the Committee on Homeland treatment of victims of torture, and for S. 2158. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Security and Governmental Affairs. other purposes (Rept. No. 110–194). Social Security Act to permit Medicare H.R. 3518. An act to designate the facility f beneficiaries to continue to rent certain of the United States Postal Service located REPORTS OF COMMITTEES items of complex durable medical equip- at 1430 South Highway 29 in Cantonment, ment; to the Committee on Finance. Florida, as the ‘‘Charles H. Hendrix Post Of- The following reports of committees By Mr. NELSON of Florida (for him- fice Building’’; to the Committee on Home- were submitted: self, Mrs. HUTCHISON, Ms. LANDRIEU, land Security and Governmental Affairs. Mr. CARDIN, Mr. MARTINEZ, Mrs. H.R. 3530. An act to designate the facility By Mr. BIDEN, from the Committee on Foreign Relations, without amendment: BOXER, Mr. LOTT, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. of the United States Postal Service located VITTER, Mr. WEBB, Mr. BENNETT, and at 1400 Highway 41 North in Inverness, Flor- S. 1839. A bill to require periodic reports on claims related to acts of terrorism against Mr. ISAKSON): ida, as the ‘‘Chief Warrant Officer Aaron S. 2159. A bill to require the Secretary of Americans perpetrated or supported by the Weaver Post Office Building’’; to the Com- the Treasury to mint coins in commemora- Government of Libya (Rept. No. 110–195). mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- tion of the 50th anniversary of the establish- By Mr. BIDEN, from the Committee on mental Affairs. ment of the National Aeronautics and Space Foreign Relations, without amendment and Administration; to the Committee on Bank- f an amendment to the title: ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. S. 2020. A bill to reauthorize the Tropical MEASURES PLACED ON THE CAL- By Mr. AKAKA (for himself and Mr. Forest Conservation Act of 1998 through fis- ENDAR DURING ADJOURNMENT BROWN): cal year 2010, to rename the Tropical Forest The following bills were read the sec- S. 2160. A bill to amend title 38, United Conservation Act of 1998 as the ‘‘Tropical States Code, to establish a pain care initia- ond time, and placed on the calendar: Forest and Coral Conservation Act of 2007’’, tive in health care facilities of the Depart- H.R. 2740. An act to require accountability and for other purposes (Rept. No. 110–196). ment of Veterans Affairs, and for other pur- for contractors and contract personnel under By Mr. LIEBERMAN, from the Committee poses; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- Federal contracts, and for other purposes. on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- fairs. S. 2152. A bill to amend title XXI of the So- fairs, with an amendment in the nature of a By Mr. ISAKSON (for himself, Mr. cial Security Act to reauthorize the State substitute: JOHNSON, and Mr. GRAHAM): Children’s Health Insurance Program S. 680. A bill to ensure proper oversight and S. 2161. A bill to ensure and foster contin- through fiscal year 2012, and for other pur- accountability in Federal contracting, and ued patient safety and quality of care by poses. for other purposes. making the antitrust laws apply to negotia- f f tions between groups of independent phar- macies and health plans and health insur- MEASURES PLACED ON THE EXECUTIVE REPORT OF ance issuers (including health plans under CALENDAR COMMITTEE parts C and D of the Medicare Program) in the same manner as such laws apply to pro- The following bill was read the first The following executive report of committee was submitted: tected activities under the National Labor and second times by unanimous con- Relations Act; to the Committee on the Ju- sent, and placed on the calendar: By Mr. BIDEN, from the Committee on diciary. H.R. 1721. An act to increase the safety of Foreign Relations: By Mr. AKAKA: swimming pools and spas by requiring the [Treaty Doc. 108–8 Protocol to Treaty of S. 2162. A bill to improve the treatment use of proper anti-entrapment drain covers Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation and services provided by the Department of and pool and spa drainage systems, by estab- with Denmark (Ex. Rept. 110–1)] Veterans Affairs to veterans with post-trau- lishing a swimming pool safety grant pro- The text of the committee-rec- matic stress disorder and substance use dis- gram administered by the Consumer Product orders, and for other purposes; to the Com- ommended resolution of advice and mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. Safety Commission to encourage States to consent to ratification is as follows: improve their pool and spa safety laws and By Mr. SESSIONS: to educate the public about pool and spa Resolved (two-thirds of the Senators present S. 2163. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- safety, and for other purposes. concurring therein), enue Code of 1986 to allow income averaging The Senate advises and consents to the for private forest landowners; to the Com- f ratification of the Protocol between the mittee on Finance. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES DURING United States of America and the Kingdom By Mr. INHOFE (for himself and Mr. ADJOURNMENT of Denmark to the Treaty of Friendship, COCHRAN): Commerce and Navigation of October 1, 1951, S. 2164. A bill to establish a Science and Under the authority of the order of signed at Copenhagen on May 2, 2001 (Treaty Technology Scholarship Program to award the Senate of October 4, 2007, the fol- Doc. 108–8). scholarships to recruit and prepare students for careers in the National Weather Service lowing reports of committees were sub- f mitted on October 9, 2007: and in National Oceanic and Atmospheric EXECUTIVE REPORT OF COM- Administration marine research, atmos- By Mr. BIDEN, from the Committee on MITTEE RECEIVED DURING AD- pheric research, and satellite programs and Foreign Relations, with amendments: JOURNMENT for other purposes; to the Committee on S. 805. A bill to amend the Foreign Assist- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ance Act of 1961 to assist countries in sub- Under the authority of the order of f Saharan Africa in the effort to achieve inter- the Senate of October 4, 2007, the fol- nationally recognized goals in the treatment lowing executive report of a nomina- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND and prevention of HIV/AIDS and other major tion was submitted on October 9, 2007: SENATE RESOLUTIONS diseases and the reduction of maternal and child mortality by improving human health By Mr. LEAHY for the Committee on the The following concurrent resolutions care capacity and improving retention of Judiciary. and Senate resolutions were read, and medical health professionals in sub-Saharan Robert M. Dow, Jr., of Illinois, to be referred (or acted upon), as indicated: Africa, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 110– United States District Judge for the North- By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. 192). ern District of Illinois. DODD, Mr. BIDEN, and Mr. MCCAIN): By Mr. BIDEN, from the Committee on (Nominations without an asterisk S. Res. 345. A resolution supporting the Foreign Relations, with an amendment in were reported with the recommenda- work of firefighters to educate and protect the nature of a substitute: tion that they be confirmed.) the Nation’s communities, and the goals and S. 968. A bill to amend the Foreign Assist- ideals of Fire Prevention Week, October 7–13, ance Act of 1961 to provide increased assist- f 2007, as designated by the National Fire Pro- ance for the prevention, treatment, and con- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND tection Association; considered and agreed trol of tuberculosis, and for other purposes JOINT RESOLUTIONS to. (Rept. No. 110–193). By Mr. COLEMAN (for himself, Ms. By Mr. BIDEN, from the Committee on The following bills and joint resolu- KLOBUCHAR, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. GRASS- Foreign Relations, without amendment: tions were introduced, read the first LEY, Mr. HARKIN, Mr. BROWN, Mr.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27109

VOINOVICH, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mr. KOHL, kota (Mr. DORGAN) and the Senator BROWN) were added as cosponsors of S. and Mr. OBAMA): from Hawaii (Mr. AKAKA) were added as 884, a bill to amend the Public Health S. Res. 346. A resolution expressing heart- cosponsors of S. 545, a bill to improve Service Act regarding residential felt sympathy for the victims of the dev- treatment programs for pregnant and astating thunderstorms that caused severe consumer access to passenger vehicle flooding during August 2007 in the States of loss data held by insurers. parenting women, a program to reduce Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wis- S. 579 substance abuse among nonviolent of- consin, and for other purposes; to the Com- At the request of Mr. REID, the name fenders, and for other purposes. mittee on the Judiciary. of the Senator from Louisiana (Ms. S. 887 f LANDRIEU) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the names of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS S. 579, a bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Di- INOUYE) and the Senator from Mary- S. 85 rector of the National Institute of En- land (Mr. CARDIN) were added as co- At the request of Mr. MCCAIN, the vironmental Health Sciences to make sponsors of S. 887, a bill to restore im- name of the Senator from South Da- grants for the development and oper- port and entry agricultural inspection kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- ation of research centers regarding en- functions to the Department of Agri- sponsor of S. 85, a bill to amend the vironmental factors that may be re- culture. Omnibus Crime Control and Safe lated to the etiology of breast cancer. S. 911 Streets Act of 1968 to clarify that terri- At the request of Mr. REED, the name S. 617 tories and Indian tribes are eligible to of the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. At the request of Mr. SMITH, the receive grants for confronting the use DODD) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. of methamphetamine. 911, a bill to amend the Public Health COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 189 Service Act to advance medical re- 617, a bill to make the National Parks search and treatments into pediatric At the request of Mr. LEVIN, the and Federal Recreational Lands Pass name of the Senator from Michigan cancers, ensure patients and families available at a discount to certain vet- have access to the current treatments (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- erans. sor of S. 189, a bill to decrease the and information regarding pediatric matching funds requirements and au- S. 661 cancers, establish a population-based thorize additional appropriations for At the request of Mrs. BOXER, her national childhood cancer database, Keweenaw National Historical Park in name was added as a cosponsor of S. and promote public awareness of pedi- the State of Michigan. 661, a bill to establish kinship navi- atric cancers. gator programs, to establish guardian- S. 267 S. 969 ship assistance payments for children, At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from South Da- his name was added as a cosponsor of S. 714 kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- S. 969, a bill to amend the National sponsor of S. 267, a bill to amend the At the request of Mr. AKAKA, the Labor Relations Act to modify the defi- Omnibus Crime Control and Safe name of the Senator from Missouri nition of supervisor. Streets Act of 1968 to clarify that terri- (Mrs. MCCASKILL) was added as a co- S. 988 tories and Indian tribes are eligible to sponsor of S. 714, a bill to amend the At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the receive grants for confronting the use Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all names of the Senator from Utah (Mr. of methamphetamine. dogs and cats used by research facili- BENNETT) and the Senator from Lou- ties are obtained legally. isiana (Ms. LANDRIEU) were added as S. 329 cosponsors of S. 988, a bill to extend At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the S. 725 the termination date for the exemption name of the Senator from Louisiana At the request of Mr. LEVIN, the of returning workers from the numer- (Ms. LANDRIEU) was added as a cospon- name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. ical limitations for temporary workers. sor of S. 329, a bill to amend title XVIII BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 999 of the Social Security Act to provide 725, a bill to amend the Nonindigenous At the request of Mr. COCHRAN, the coverage for cardiac rehabilitation and Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Con- name of the Senator from Connecticut pulmonary rehabilitation services. trol Act of 1990 to reauthorize and im- prove that Act. (Mr. DODD) was added as a cosponsor of S. 400 S. 999, a bill to amend the Public S. 746 At the request of Mr. SUNUNU, the Health Service Act to improve stroke At the request of Mr. ALLARD, the name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and name of the Senator from Michigan OBAMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. rehabilitation. 400, a bill to amend the Employee Re- (Mr. LEVIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1015 tirement Income Security Act of 1974 S. 746, a bill to establish a competitive At the request of Mr. COCHRAN, the grant program to build capacity in vet- and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 names of the Senator from Delaware erinary medical education and expand to ensure that dependent students who (Mr. BIDEN) and the Senator from Cali- the workforce of veterinarians engaged take a medically necessary leave of ab- fornia (Mrs. BOXER) were added as co- in public health practice and bio- sence do not lose health insurance cov- sponsors of S. 1015, a bill to reauthorize medical research. erage, and for other purposes. the National Writing Project. S. 773 S. 507 S. 1070 At the request of Mr. CONRAD, the At the request of Mr. WARNER, the At the request of Mr. HATCH, the names of the Senator from Massachu- names of the Senator from North Caro- name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. setts (Mr. KERRY) and the Senator from lina (Mr. BURR) and the Senator from OBAMA) was added as a cosponsor of S. New York (Mr. SCHUMER) were added as Illinois (Mr. OBAMA) were added as co- 1070, a bill to amend the Social Secu- cosponsors of S. 507, a bill to amend sponsors of S. 773, a bill to amend the rity Act to enhance the social security title XVIII of the Social Security Act Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow of the Nation by ensuring adequate to provide for reimbursement of cer- Federal civilian and military retirees public-private infrastructure and to re- tified midwife services and to provide to pay health insurance premiums on a solve to prevent, detect, treat, inter- for more equitable reimbursement pretax basis and to allow a deduction vene in, and prosecute elder abuse, ne- rates for certified nurse-midwife serv- for TRICARE supplemental premiums. glect, and exploitation, and for other ices. S. 884 purposes. S. 545 At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the S. 1159 At the request of Mr. LOTT, the names of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, his names of the Senator from North Da- OBAMA) and the Senator from Ohio (Mr. name was added as a cosponsor of S.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27110 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 1159, a bill to amend part B of the Indi- S. 1418 S. 1895 viduals with Disabilities Education Act At the request of Mr. DODD, the name At the request of Mr. REED, the to provide full Federal funding of such of the Senator from Maryland (Mr. names of the Senator from California part. CARDIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mrs. BOXER), the Senator from Mis- S. 1185 1418, a bill to provide assistance to im- sissippi (Mr. LOTT), the Senator from At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the prove the health of newborns, children, Connecticut (Mr. DODD), the Senator names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. and mothers in developing countries, from Colorado (Mr. SALAZAR) and the BROWN) and the Senator from Con- and for other purposes. Senator from Washington (Mrs. MUR- necticut (Mr. DODD) were added as co- S. 1451 RAY) were added as cosponsors of S. sponsors of S. 1185, a bill to provide At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, 1895, a bill to aid and support pediatric grants to States to improve high the name of the Senator from North involvement in reading and education. schools and raise graduation rates Dakota (Mr. CONRAD) was added as a S. 1924 while ensuring rigorous standards, to cosponsor of S. 1451, a bill to encourage At the request of Mr. CARPER, the develop and implement effective school the development of coordinated quality name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. models for struggling students and reforms to improve health care deliv- SNOWE) was added as a cosponsor of S. dropouts, and to improve State policies ery and reduce the cost of care in the 1924, a bill to amend chapter 81 of title to raise graduation rates, and for other health care system. 5, United States Code, to create a pre- purposes. S. 1459 sumption that a disability or death of S. 1276 a Federal employee in fire protection At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the activities caused by any of certain dis- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the name of the Senator from Connecticut eases is the result of the performance name of the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. DODD) was added as a cosponsor of of such employee’s duty. (Mrs. LINCOLN) was added as a cospon- S. 1459, a bill to strengthen the Na- sor of S. 1276, a bill to establish a grant tion’s research efforts to identify the S. 1930 program to facilitate the creation of causes and cure of psoriasis and psori- At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the methamphetamine precursor electronic atic arthritis, expand psoriasis and pso- names of the Senator from Michigan logbook systems, and for other pur- riatic arthritis data collection, study (Ms. STABENOW) and the Senator from poses. access to and quality of care for people Vermont (Mr. LEAHY) were added as co- S. 1310 with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, sponsors of S. 1930, a bill to amend the At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the and for other purposes. Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to pre- names of the Senator from California vent illegal logging practices, and for S. 1512 (Mrs. BOXER), the Senator from Massa- other purposes. At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the chusetts (Mr. KERRY), the Senator from S. 1958 name of the Senator from Massachu- Nebraska (Mr. NELSON) and the Sen- At the request of Mr. CONRAD, the setts (Mr. KERRY) was added as a co- ator from Colorado (Mr. SALAZAR) were names of the Senator from Virginia sponsor of S. 1512, a bill to amend part added as cosponsors of S. 1310, a bill to (Mr. WEBB) and the Senator from E of title IV of the Social Security Act amend title XVIII of the Social Secu- Washington (Ms. CANTWELL) were to expand Federal eligibility for chil- rity Act to provide for an extension of added as cosponsors of S. 1958, a bill to dren in foster care who have attained increased payments for ground ambu- amend title XVIII of the Social Secu- age 18. lance services under the Medicare pro- rity Act to ensure and foster continued gram. S. 1514 patient quality of care by establishing OXER S. 1335 At the request of Mrs. B , her facility and patient criteria for long- At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the name was added as a cosponsor of S. term care hospitals and related im- name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. 1514, a bill to revise and extend provi- provements under the Medicare pro- ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. sions under the Garrett Lee Smith Me- gram. morial Act. 1335, a bill to amend title 4, United S. 1962 At the request of Mr. DODD, the name States Code, to declare English as the At the request of Mr. SESSIONS, the official language of the Government of of the Senator from Michigan (Ms. name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cosponsor of the United States, and for other pur- SNOWE) was added as a cosponsor of S. poses. S. 1514, supra. 1962, a bill to amend the Food Security S. 1340 S. 1518 Act of 1985 to authorize a regional At the request of Mrs. LINCOLN, the At the request of Mr. REED, the name water enhancement program in the en- name of the Senator from Rhode Island of the Senator from Michigan (Ms. vironmental quality incentives pro- (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- STABENOW) was added as a cosponsor of gram. sponsor of S. 1340, a bill to amend title S. 1518, a bill to amend the McKinney- S. 1965 XVIII of the Social Security Act to Vento Homeless Assistance Act to re- At the request of Mr. STEVENS, the provide Medicare beneficiaries with ac- authorize the Act, and for other pur- name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. cess to geriatric assessments and poses. HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. chronic care coordination services, and S. 1661 1965, a bill to protect children from for other purposes. At the request of Mr. DORGAN, the cybercrimes, including crimes by on- S. 1382 name of the Senator from Montana line predators, to enhance efforts to At the request of Mr. REID, the name (Mr. BAUCUS) was added as a cosponsor identify and eliminate child pornog- of the Senator from Delaware (Mr. of S. 1661, a bill to communicate United raphy, and to help parents shield their BIDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. States travel policies and improve children from material that is inappro- 1382, a bill to amend the Public Health marketing and other activities de- priate for minors. Service Act to provide the establish- signed to increase travel in the United S. 2045 ment of an Amyotrophic Lateral Scle- States from abroad. At the request of Mr. PRYOR, the rosis Registry. S. 1776 name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. S. 1395 At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. LEVIN, the name of the Senator from Alabama 2045, a bill to reform the Consumer name of the Senator from Washington (Mr. SESSIONS) was added as a cospon- Product Safety Commission to provide (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- sor of S. 1776, a bill to amend the Fed- greater protection for children’s prod- sor of S. 1395, a bill to prevent unfair eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ucts, to improve the screening of non- practices in credit card accounts, and establish a user fee program to ensure compliant consumer products, to im- for other purposes. food safety, and for other purposes. prove the effectiveness of consumer

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27111

product recall programs, and for other SNOWE) was added as a cosponsor of S. Guatemala, and encouraging the purposes. 2096, a bill to amend the Do-Not-Call United States to work with Guatemala S. 2051 Implementation Act to eliminate the to bring an end to these crimes. At the request of Mr. CONRAD, the automatic removal of telephone num- AMENDMENT NO. 3208 names of the Senator from Arkansas bers registered on the Federal ‘‘do-not- At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the (Mrs. LINCOLN) and the Senator from call’’ registry. name of the Senator from South Da- Minnesota (Mr. COLEMAN) were added S. 2099 kota (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a co- as cosponsors of S. 2051, a bill to amend At the request of Mr. SALAZAR, the sponsor of amendment No. 3208 pro- the small rural school achievement name of the Senator from New York posed to H.R. 3093, a bill making appro- program and the rural and low-income (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- priations for the Departments of Com- school program under part B of title VI sor of S. 2099, a bill to amend title merce and Justice, and Science, and of the Elementary and Secondary Edu- XVIII of the Social Security Act to re- Related Agencies for the fiscal year cation Act of 1965. peal the Medicare competitive bidding ending September 30, 2008, and for S. 2053 project for clinical laboratory services. other purposes. At the request of Mr. FEINGOLD, the S. 2119 AMENDMENT NO. 3232 name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the At the request of Mr. DODD, the name AKAKA) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Arkansas of the Senator from Tennessee (Mr. AL- 2053, a bill to amend part A of title I of (Mrs. LINCOLN) was added as a cospon- EXANDER) was added as a cosponsor of the Elementary and Secondary Edu- sor of S. 2119, a bill to require the Sec- amendment No. 3232 intended to be pro- cation Act of 1965 to improve elemen- retary of the Treasury to mint coins in posed to H.R. 3093, a bill making appro- tary and secondary education. commemoration of veterans who be- priations for the Departments of Com- S. 2056 came disabled for life while serving in merce and Justice, and Science, and At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, the Armed Forces of the United States. Related Agencies for the fiscal year the name of the Senator from Oregon S. 2127 ending September 30, 2008, and for (Mr. WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor other purposes. of S. 2056, a bill to amend title XVIII of At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the the Social Security Act to restore fi- name of the Senator from Massachu- AMENDMENT NO. 3247 nancial stability to Medicare anesthe- setts (Mr. KENNEDY) was added as a co- At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, her siology teaching programs for resident sponsor of S. 2127, a bill to provide as- name was added as a cosponsor of physicians. sistance to families of miners involved amendment No. 3247 proposed to H.R. 3093, a bill making appropriations for S. 2058 in mining accidents. the Departments of Commerce and Jus- At the request of Mr. LEVIN, the S. 2135 name of the Senator from North Da- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the tice, and Science, and Related Agencies kota (Mr. DORGAN) was added as a co- names of the Senator from Connecticut for the fiscal year ending September 30, sponsor of S. 2058, a bill to amend the (Mr. DODD), the Senator from Illinois 2008, and for other purposes. Commodity Exchange Act to close the (Mr. OBAMA) and the Senator from AMENDMENT NO. 3249 Enron loophole, prevent price manipu- Massachusetts (Mr. KERRY) were added At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the lation and excessive speculation in the as cosponsors of S. 2135, a bill to pro- name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. trading of energy commodities, and for hibit the recruitment or use of child HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of other purposes. soldiers, to designate persons who re- amendment No. 3249 intended to be pro- S. 2063 cruit or use child soldiers as inadmis- posed to H.R. 3093, a bill making appro- At the request of Mr. GREGG, the sible aliens, to allow the deportation of priations for the Departments of Com- name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. persons who recruit or use child sol- merce and Justice, and Science, and ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. diers, and for other purposes. Related Agencies for the fiscal year 2063, a bill to establish a Bipartisan S. 2147 ending September 30, 2008, and for Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Ac- At the request of Mr. AKAKA, his other purposes. tion, to assure the economic security name was added as a cosponsor of S. AMENDMENT NO. 3256 of the United States, and to expand fu- 2147, a bill to require accountability for At the request of Mr. DURBIN, his ture prosperity and growth for all contractors and contract personnel name was added as a cosponsor of Americans. under Federal contracts, and for other amendment No. 3256 proposed to H.R. S. 2080 purposes. 3093, a bill making appropriations for AUTENBERG At the request of Mr. L , S. 2152 the Departments of Commerce and Jus- the name of the Senator from New Jer- tice, and Science, and Related Agencies At the request of Mr. THUNE, his sey (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a co- name was added as a cosponsor of S. for the fiscal year ending September 30, sponsor of S. 2080, a bill to amend the 2152, a bill to amend title XXI of the 2008, and for other purposes. Federal Water Pollution Control Act to Social Security Act to reauthorize the f ensure that sewage treatment plants State Children’s Health Insurance Pro- monitor for and report discharges of STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED gram through fiscal year 2012, and for raw sewage, and for other purposes. BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS other purposes. S. 2089 By Mr. AKAKA. (for himself and S.J. RES. 20 At the request of Mr. NELSON of Flor- Mr. BROWN): ida, the names of the Senator from At the request of Mr. DORGAN, the S. 2160. A bill to amend title 38, California (Mrs. BOXER) and the Sen- name of the Senator from Washington United States Code, to establish a pain ator from Washington (Ms. CANTWELL) (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a cospon- care initiative in health care facilities were added as cosponsors of S. 2089, a sor of S.J. Res. 20, a joint resolution to of the Department of Veterans Affairs, bill to amend title XVIII of the Social disapprove a final rule of the Secretary and for other purposes; to the Com- Security Act to reduce the coverage of Agriculture relating to the importa- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. gap in prescription drug coverage tion of cattle and beef. Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, today I, under part D of such title based on sav- S. RES. 178 along with my colleague Senator ings to the Medicare program resulting At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the BROWN, introduce legislation that from the negotiation of prescription name of the Senator from California would enhance VA’s pain management drug prices. (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a cosponsor program. It is estimated that nearly 30 S. 2096 of S. Res. 178, a resolution expressing percent of Americans, that is some 86 At the request of Mr. DORGAN, the the sympathy of the Senate to the fam- million people, suffer from chronic or name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. ilies of women and girls murdered in acute pain every year. A recent study

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27112 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 conducted by VA researchers in Con- S. 2160 care initiatives required by section 1720F of necticut found that nearly 50 percent Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- title 38, United States Code, as added by sub- of veteran patients that are seen at VA resentatives of the United States of America in section (a), are implemented at all health facilities reported that they experience Congress assembled, care facilities of the Department of Veterans affairs by not later than— pain regularly. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Veterans (1) January 1, 2008, in the case of inpatient While pain increases in severity with Pain Care Act of 2007’’. care; and age, it is also a growing problem SEC. 2. FINDINGS. (2) January 1, 2009, in the case of out- among younger veterans who have been Congress makes the following findings: patient care. injured in the wars in Iraq and Afghan- (1) Acute and chronic pain are prevalent SEC. 4. PROGRAM ON RESEARCH AND TRAINING conditions within the population of veterans. ON PAIN IN DEPARTMENT OF VET- istan. Many of these veterans are com- ERANS AFFAIRS. ing home with severe injuries, often (2) Methods of modern warfare, including the use of improvised explosive devices, (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter traumatic brain injuries, that require produce substantial numbers of battlefield 73 of title 38, United States Code, is amended intensive rehabilitation. In some cases, casualties with significant damage to both by adding at the end the following new sec- these younger veterans will have to the central and peripheral nervous systems. tion: live with the long-term effects of their (3) The successes of military health care, ‘‘§ 7330A. Program of research and training injuries, of which pain is a large and both on and off the battlefield, result in high on acute and chronic pain debilitating part. survival rates of severely injured military ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall personnel who will be afflicted with signifi- carry out within the Medical and Prosthetic Pain management is an area of cant pain disorders on either an acute or Research Service of the Veterans Health Ad- health care that by many accounts is chronic basis. ministration a program of research and not yet up to par, in both the private (4) Failure to treat pain appropriately at training on acute and chronic pain. and public sectors. The bill we are in- the time of transition from receipt of care ‘‘(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the pro- troducing would enhance VA’s pain from the Department of Defense to receipt of gram shall include the following: management program on a national, care from the Department of Veterans Af- ‘‘(1) To identify research priorities most system-wide level, by requiring VA to fairs contributes to the development of long- relevant to the treatment of the types of term chronic pain syndromes, in some cases establish a pain care initiative at every acute and chronic pain suffered by veterans. accompanied by long-term mental health ‘‘(2) To promote, conduct, and coordinate VA health care facility. Every hospital and substance use disorders. research in accordance with such research and clinic would be required to employ (5) Pain is a leading cause of short-term priorities— a professionally recognized pain assess- and long-term disability among veterans. ‘‘(A) through the facilities and programs of ment tool or process, and ensure that (6) The Department of Veterans Affairs has the Department; and every patient who is determined to be implemented important pain care programs ‘‘(B) in cooperation with other agencies, in chronic or acute pain is treated ap- at some facilities and in some areas, but institutions, and organizations, including propriately. comprehensive pain care is not consistently the Department of Defense. provided on a uniform basis throughout the ‘‘(3) To educate and train health care per- The profile of a veteran in pain is health care system of the Department to all sonnel of the Department with respect to the often times different than that of his patients in need of such care. assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and man- or her counterpart in the private sec- (7) Inconsistent and ineffective pain care agement of acute and chronic pain. tor. For example, veterans suffering provided by the Department of Veterans Af- ‘‘(c) DESIGNATION OF CENTERS.—(1) The Sec- from chronic pain are more likely to be fairs leads to pain-related impairments, oc- retary shall designate an appropriate num- receiving treatment for other problems cupational disability, and medical and men- ber of facilities of the Department as cooper- tal complications for veterans with acute ative centers for research and education on including depression, substance abuse, and chronic pain, with long-term costs for pain. Each such center shall be designated alcoholism, or post traumatic stress the health care and disability systems of the with a focus on research and training on one disorder. Understanding and treating Department and for society at large. or more of the following: their pain must be a priority, and this (8) Research, diagnosis, treatment, and ‘‘(A) Acute pain. bill will help VA enhance the depart- management of acute and chronic pain for ‘‘(B) Chronic pain. ment’s existing pain management pro- veterans constitute health care priorities of ‘‘(C) A research priority identified under gram. the United States. subsection (b)(1). SEC. 3. PAIN CARE INITIATIVE IN DEPARTMENT ‘‘(2) The Secretary shall designate at least VA’s current pain management ef- OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTH one of the centers designated under para- forts are worthwhile, but are unfortu- CARE FACILITIES. graph (1) as a lead center for research on nately not adequate to meet the all of (a) REQUIREMENT.—Subchapter II of chap- pain attributable to central and peripheral the needs of veterans. Pain manage- ter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is nervous system damage commonly associ- ment in VA continues to be relatively amended by adding at the end the following ated with the battlefield injuries char- new section: decentralized and unstandardized. acteristic of modern warfare. Some VA medical centers have adopted ‘‘§ 1720F. Pain care ‘‘(3) The Secretary shall designate one of ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall the centers designated under paragraph (1) as successful approaches and procedures carry out at each health care facility of the the lead center for coordinating the pain to deal with pain, while others have Department an initiative on pain care. care research activities of the centers des- been less active. Fortunately, VA has ‘‘(b) ELEMENTS.—The initiative at each ignated under this subsection. The functions begun the work of identifying profes- health care facility of the Department shall of such center shall be the following: sional talent and developing ideas that ensure that each individual receiving treat- ‘‘(A) To review and evaluate periodically provide the groundwork of an effective ment in such health care facility receives the research of the centers designated under the following: this subsection and to ensure that such re- pain management program. This bill ‘‘(1) An assessment for pain at the time of would build upon that foundation and search is conducted in accordance with the admission or initial treatment, and periodi- research priorities identified pursuant to help ensure that these ideas become cally thereafter, using a professionally rec- subsection (b)(1). practice. ognized pain assessment tool or process. ‘‘(B) To collect and disseminate the results This bill provides us with an oppor- ‘‘(2) Appropriate pain care consistent with of the research of the centers designated tunity to help the thousands of vet- recognized means for assessment, diagnosis, under this subsection. treatment, and management of acute and erans who are living in pain each and ‘‘(C) To develop and disseminate edu- chronic pain, including when appropriate, ac- cational materials and products— every day. I urge all of my colleagues cess to specialty pain management serv- ‘‘(i) to enhance the assessment, diagnosis, to support this legislation. ices.’’. treatment, and management of acute and I ask unanimous consent that the (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of chronic pain by the health care professionals text of the bill be printed in the sections at the beginning of such chapter is and facilities of the Veterans Health Admin- amended by inserting after the item relating RECORD. istration; and to section 1720E the following new item: ‘‘(ii) for veterans suffering from acute or There being no objection, the text of ‘‘1720F. Pain care.’’. chronic pain and their families. the bill was ordered to be printed in (c) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Secretary of ‘‘(d) AWARD OF FUNDING.—Centers des- the RECORD, as follows: Veterans Affairs shall ensure that the pain ignated under subsection (c) may compete

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27113 for the award of funding from amounts ap- son’s suicide upon returning from Iraq. It has been made clear to me, by propriated to the Department each fiscal Tony Bailey spoke of his son’s struggle mental health experts and veterans ex- year for medical and prosthetics research. with substance abuse, and of his death. periencing mental health problems, ‘‘(e) NATIONAL OVERSIGHT.—The Under Sec- retary of Health shall designate an appro- Patrick Campbell shared his own expe- that families need to be much more in- priate officer— rience with PTSD and the experiences volved in the care of their loved ones. ‘‘(1) to oversee the operation of the centers of his close friends. Witnesses urged us Families are suffering in much the designated under subsection (c); and to learn, and they urged us to act. same way that veterans themselves are ‘‘(2) to review and evaluate periodically the The provisions of this bill are a di- suffering. They must have access to performance of such centers.’’. rect outgrowth of that hearing and the care which will aid in the effective (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of testimony given by those who have suf- treatment and rehabilitation of a vet- sections at the beginning of such chapter is fered with mental health issues, and by eran. An existing provision of law al- amended by inserting after the item relating to section 7330 the following new item: their family members. lows such care for family members. Our This bill addresses the immediate ‘‘7330A. Program of research and training on legislation simply restates this law and acute and chronic pain.’’. needs of veterans by ensuring high clarifies the type of services to which quality mental health services at VA family members should have access. By Mr. AKAKA: facilities and in their communities. Finally, our goal is to define the best S. 2162. a Bill to improve the treat- The bill also looks to the future. Our possible treatments for veterans now ment and services provided by the De- legislation has eleven core provisions. I and in the future. To that end, this leg- partment of Veterans Affairs to vet- will highlight some of them: islation sets up a mental health re- erans with post-traumatic stress dis- First, VA medical centers would be search program based on the successful order and substance use disorders, and required to offer a minimum range of pediatric oncology model. We are pro- for other purposes; to the Committee services for veterans in need of help to posing a network of sites with ade- on Veterans’ Affairs. overcome their substance use dis- quate patient flow and clinical and re- Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, today I orders. It would require programs to search expertise. The goal is to pro- introduce comprehensive legislation to prevent relapse and to provide medical mote rapid progress from research to improve the capacity of the Depart- treatments to reduce cravings for alco- therapeutic advancement and effective ment of Veterans Affairs to care for hol and drugs, among others. Many VA treatments for PTSD and PTSD in the veterans with invisible wounds. facilities have some of these programs presence of a substance use disorder. For too many veterans, returning but there is no universal minimum. An aggressive mental health agenda home from battle will not bring an end We know that there are large num- for veterans begins by providing VA to conflict. They will return home, but bers of veterans suffering with a ter- with financial support. Our comprehen- the war will follow them in their rible confluence of substance use dis- sive legislation authorizes the creation hearts and minds. Just as we support orders and other mental health dis- of new programs and expansion of ex- our troops as they fight in Iraq and Af- orders. The bill would require that isting ones. While these changes ghanistan, we must support them when both issues be treated by a well-quali- amount to significant new funding, they return from war marked by their fied team of health professionals who every dollar was included in our Com- service. Invisible wounds are com- would treat the disorders concurrently. mittee’s Views and Estimates Letter to plicated and wide-ranging, and our so- To ensure that innovative mental the Budget Committee. The Committee lutions must rise to the challenge. health services are tailored to indi- on Veterans’ Affairs requested a $700 What do we know about the scope of vidual communities, the legislation million dollar increase in fiscal year the problem? A March 2007 study pub- would create grants to enhance pro- 2008 for mental health programs, and lished in the Archives of Internal Medi- grams and fill holes. VA facilities the full Senate supported this level in cine reported that more than one-third would compete for grants for various the final budget resolution. A similar of war veterans who have served in ei- purposes, from increasing weekend and level of funding was supported by the ther Iraq or Afghanistan are suffering evening hours to creating programs full Senate in the VA appropriation from various mental ailments, includ- which encourage urgent care physi- bill. ing post-traumatic stress disorder, anx- cians, who are often gateways for new I urge all of my colleagues to support iety, depression, substance use disorder patients, to quickly refer those whom this innovative and comprehensive leg- and other problems. According to the they believe may have a mental health islation, which will bring hope and study, a disproportionate number of disorder. progress to many veterans suffering young soldiers suffer mental health Veterans with debilitating mental from invisible wounds. problems. health issues, including substance use There is no question that action is disorder and PTSD, may need inpatient By Mr. INHOFE (for himself and needed. One in five Iraq War veterans care. VA has moved rapidly to reduce Mr. COCHRAN): are likely to develop PTSD, as studies their inpatient mental health capacity, S. 2164. A bill to establish a Science have estimated, and this is but one as- but there is no doubt that inpatient and Technology Scholarship Program pect of the mental health challenges stays are necessary for many veterans. to award scholarships to recruit and faced by veterans. This legislation would require the VA prepare students for careers in the Na- We also know that veterans suffering Secretary to designate six inpatient fa- tional Weather Service and in National from physical and mental wounds use cilities to provide recovery services for Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- drugs and alcohol to assuage their veterans with comorbid PTSD and sub- tion marine research, atmospheric re- pain. Experts believe that stress is the stance use disorders. search, and satellite programs and for number one cause of drug abuse, and of The legislation would also require a other purposes; to the Committee on relapse to drug abuse. Mr. President, 60 comprehensive review of VA’s residen- Commerce, Science, and Transpor- to 80 percent of Vietnam veterans who tial mental health facilities. This pro- tation. have sought PTSD treatment have al- vision stems directly from the hearing Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, today I cohol use disorders. VA has been deal- testimony of Tony Bailey, whose son introduce the NOAA Scholarship Act of ing with substance abuse issues for dec- suffered from PTSD and substance 2007 with my colleague from Mis- ades, but much remains to be done. abuse. Tony’s son, Justin, died while in sissippi, Senator COCHRAN. This bill On April 25, 2007, I chaired a Com- a VA domiciliary. He overdosed on provides a scholarship program for mittee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing on medications provided to him by VA. promising students who seek to pursue veterans’ mental health concerns and Residential facilities are a necessary an education in a relevant field of on VA’s response. We heard heart- part of VA’s effort to treat mental study and commit to work for a branch wrenching testimony from the wit- health problems and they must be up of the National Oceanic Atmospheric nesses. Randall Omvig spoke of his to par. Administration, NOAA, including the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27114 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 National Weather Service, upon grad- also known for taking risks to discover fields described in paragraph (1) and for uation. new and improved ways of collecting which the individuals are qualified, in ex- Few can contend with the fact that data and making observations; for ex- change for receiving a scholarship. there is a shortage of American stu- ample, they can be credited with show- (b) SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY.—In order to be eligible to participate in the scholarship dents devoting themselves to the study ing the effectiveness of rapidly program, an individual shall— of science, math and engineering. How- deployable, truck-mounted radars that (1) be enrolled or accepted for enrollment ever, the demand for trained individ- they drive into the middle of fierce as a full-time student at an institution of uals in these professions is rising. In storms. higher education in an academic program or order to achieve their missions, Fed- It is with the first-hand knowledge of field of study described in the list made eral organizations like NOAA require a the important work of the National available under subsection (d); cadre of young talent to enter the Weather Service and the National Oce- (2) be a citizen or permanent resident of workforce with training in fields like anic Atmospheric Administration’s re- the United States; and (3) at the time of the initial scholarship meteorology, hydrology, and oceanog- search in marine research, atmospheric award, not be an employee (as that term is raphy. research, and satellite programs that I defined in section 2105 of title 5, United In my great State of Oklahoma, we introduce this bill. The NOAA Scholar- States Code) of the United States. know the importance of NOAA, and ship Act of 2007 will establish a schol- (c) APPLICATION REQUIRED.—An individual particularly the study of meteorology. arship program for promising students seeking a scholarship under the scholarship Two weeks ago, I met with a group of who desire to pursue an education in a program shall submit an application to the Fire Marshalls who informed me that relevant field of study and then serve Administrator at such time, in such manner, there are more declared natural disas- as full-time employees of NOAA at the and containing such information, agree- ters per capita in Oklahoma than in ments, or assurances as the Administrator completion of their degrees. The stu- may require to carry out this section. any other State in the Union. In May dents will be required to work for (d) ELIGIBLE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS.—The of each year, we experience an average NOAA for 24 months in return for each Administrator shall make publicly available of twenty tornadoes. In fact, the fast- academic year that a scholarship is a list of academic programs and fields of est wind speed ever recorded was in one given. This program will provide an op- study for which scholarships may be utilized of the May tornadoes to hit Oklahoma portunity and an incentive for students in fields described in subsection (a)(1), and in 1999. As Oklahomans, we know that to develop scientific expertise that will shall update the list as necessary. having accurate and timely reporting continue to enable NOAA, at facilities (e) SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENT.— of atmospheric changes can mean the (1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator may like the National Weather Center in provide a scholarship under the scholarship difference between life and death. Norman, Oklahoma and elsewhere, to program for an academic year if the indi- It is no surprise, then, that the Uni- attain its mission. vidual applying for the scholarship has sub- versity of Oklahoma, OU, has devel- On September 17, 2007, the House of mitted to the Administrator, as part of the oped an exceptional program for the Representatives passed identical legis- application required under subsection (c), a study of meteorology. The OU School lation, H.R. 1657, by a vote of 360–16. I proposed academic program leading to a de- of Meteorology is the largest meteor- request that the Senate move quickly gree in a program or field of study on the list ology program in the nation, with over on this bill. made available under subsection (d). (2) DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY.—An indi- 320 undergraduate students and 80 grad- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- uate students. It ranks first in the Na- vidual may not receive a scholarship under sent that the text of the bill be printed the scholarship program for more than 4 aca- tion in severe storms and mesoscale re- in the RECORD. demic years, unless the Administrator search and is among the top seven me- There being no objection, the text of grants a waiver. teorology programs in the country. OU the bill was ordered to be printed in (3) SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT.—The dollar President David Boren, my predecessor the RECORD, as follows: amount of a scholarship under the scholar- in the Senate, targets the OU School of S. 2164 ship program for an academic year shall be Meteorology to become the leading determined under regulations issued by the Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Administrator, but may not exceed the cost radar meteorology program in the resentatives of the United States of America in world. of attendance, as described in paragraph (4). Congress assembled, (4) AUTHORIZED USES.—A scholarship pro- The OU School of Meteorology is for- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. vided under the scholarship program may be tunate to have a state of the art facil- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘NOAA expended for tuition, fees, and other author- ity in the recently constructed Na- Scholarship Act of 2007’’. ized expenses as established by the Adminis- tional Weather Center. In this 244,000 SEC. 2. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLAR- trator by regulation. square foot structure, federal, state, SHIP PROGRAM. (5) CONTRACTS REGARDING DIRECT PAYMENTS and OU organizations partner together (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.— TO INSTITUTIONS.—The Administrator may to better understand weather events (1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator is au- enter into a contractual agreement with an occurring in the atmosphere. The re- thorized to establish a Science and Tech- institution of higher education under which nology Scholarship Program to award schol- the amounts provided for a scholarship under search that occurs in this center is arships to individuals to recruit and prepare this section for tuition, fees, and other au- truly groundbreaking. The scientists students for careers in the National Weather thorized expenses are paid directly to the in- who work at NWC, many of them work- Service and in Administration marine re- stitution with respect to which the scholar- ing with NOAA, have expertise in se- search, atmospheric research, and satellite ship is provided. vere weather, local and regional cli- programs. (f) PERIOD OF OBLIGATED SERVICE.— mate, numerical modeling, hydrology, (2) COMPETITIVE PROCESS.—Individuals (1) DURATION OF SERVICE.—Except as pro- and radar meteorology. Their work is shall be selected to receive scholarships vided in subsection (h)(2), the period of serv- both abstract and tangible, using the- under the scholarship program through a ice for which an individual shall be obligated competitive process primarily on the basis of to serve as an employee of the Administra- ory and advanced scientific research to academic merit, with consideration given to tion shall be 24 months for each academic improve the lives of individuals in financial need and the goal of promoting the year for which a scholarship under the schol- Oklahoma and around the world. participation of individuals described in sec- arship program is provided. The National Weather Center is the tion 33 or 34 of the Science and Engineering (2) SCHEDULE FOR SERVICE.— home of many notable achievements. Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885a or (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in NWC scientists were able to dem- 1885b) in the scholarship program. subparagraph (B), obligated service under onstrate that the Doppler weather (3) SERVICE AGREEMENTS.—To carry out the paragraph (1) shall begin not later than 60 radar can be useful in detecting torna- scholarship program, the Administrator days after the individual obtains the edu- does, hail, and other severe weather shall enter into contractual agreements with cational degree for which the scholarship individuals selected under paragraph (2) was provided. events. Using the Doppler radar, they under which the individuals agree to serve as (B) DEFERRAL.—The Administrator may have developed numerical forecasting full-time employees of the Administration, defer the obligation of an individual to pro- models for government and industry for the period described in subsection (f)(1), vide a period of service under paragraph (1) if applications. The scientists at NWC are in positions needed by the Administration in the Administrator determines that such a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27115 deferral is appropriate. The Administrator the meaning given that term in section SENATE RESOLUTION 346—EX- shall prescribe the terms and conditions 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 PRESSING HEARTFELT SYM- under which a service obligation may be de- U.S.C. 1001(a)). PATHY FOR THE VICTIMS OF ferred through regulation. (e) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.—The term THE DEVASTATING THUNDER- (g) PENALTIES FOR BREACH OF SCHOLARSHIP ‘‘scholarship program’’ means the Science STORMS THAT CAUSED SEVERE AGREEMENT.— and Technology Scholarship Program estab- (1) FAILURE TO COMPLETE ACADEMIC TRAIN- lished under section 2(a). FLOODING DURING AUGUST 2007 ING.—Scholarship recipients who fail to IN THE STATES OF ILLINOIS, maintain a high level of academic standing, IOWA, MINNESOTA, OHIO, AND f as defined by the Administrator by regula- WISCONSIN, AND FOR OTHER tion, who are dismissed from their edu- PURPOSES cational institutions for disciplinary rea- SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS sons, or who voluntarily terminate academic Mr. COLEMAN (for himself, Ms. training before graduation from the edu- KLOBUCHAR, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. GRASS- cational program for which the scholarship LEY, Mr. HARKIN, Mr. BROWN, Mr. was awarded, shall be in breach of their con- SENATE RESOLUTION 345—SUP- VOINOVICH, Mr. FEINGOLD, Mr. KOHL, tractual agreement and, in lieu of any serv- and Mr. OBAMA) submitted the fol- ice obligation arising under such agreement, PORTING THE WORK OF FIRE- FIGHTERS TO EDUCATE AND lowing resolution; which was referred shall be liable to the United States for re- to the Committee on the Judiciary: payment not later than 1 year after the date PROTECT THE NATION’S COMMU- of default of all scholarship funds paid to NITIES, AND THE GOALS AND S. RES. 346 them and to the institution of higher edu- IDEALS OF FIRE PREVENTION Whereas, during August 2007, severe thun- cation on their behalf under the agreement, WEEK, OCTOBER 7–13, 2007, AS derstorms were responsible for bringing as except as provided in subsection (h)(2). The much as 18 inches of torrential rain to parts DESIGNATED BY THE NATIONAL of the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, repayment period may be extended by the FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION Administrator when determined to be nec- Ohio, and Wisconsin, resulting in dev- essary, as established by regulation. Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Mr. DODD, astating floods; Whereas these storms tragically took the (2) FAILURE TO BEGIN OR COMPLETE THE Mr. BIDEN, and Mr. MCCAIN) submitted SERVICE OBLIGATION OR MEET THE TERMS AND lives of 14 people; the following resolution; which was Whereas these storms injured countless CONDITIONS OF DEFERMENT.—Except as pro- considered and agreed to: vided in subsection (h), an individual who re- other people, damaged or destroyed thou- ceives a scholarship under the scholarship S. RES. 345 sands of homes, and devastated businesses and institutions; program and who, for any reason, fails to Whereas firefighters have maintained their Whereas, on August 21, 2007, the Governor begin or complete a service obligation under dedication to the health and safety of the of Minnesota declared Fillmore, Houston, this section after completion of academic American public since the first American Steele, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona Coun- training, or fails to comply with the terms fire departments were organized in the colo- ties, Minnesota, to be in a state of disaster and conditions of deferment established by nial era; as a result of these storms, and subsequently the Administrator pursuant to subsection Whereas today’s firefighters provide a mul- (f)(2)(B), shall be in breach of the contractual Dodge and Jackson Counties, Minnesota, re- titude of services, including emergency med- ceived a Federal major disaster declaration agreement. Such an individual shall be liable ical services, special rescue response, haz- to the United States for an amount equal as well; ardous material and terrorism response, and Whereas, on August 20 and 21, 2007, the to— public safety education; (A) the total amount received by the indi- Governor of Wisconsin declared Crawford, La Whereas more than 1,130,000 firefighters Crosse, Richland, Sauk, and Vernon Coun- vidual under the scholarship program; plus protect the United States through their he- ties, Wisconsin, to be in a state of disaster as (B) the amount of interest that would have roic service; a result of these storms; been earned on such amount, at the max- Whereas the Nation’s fire departments re- Whereas, on August 22, 2007, and in the imum legal prevailing rate as determined by spond to emergency calls nearly once per days following, the Governor of Iowa de- the Treasurer of the United States, during second and dispatch to fire emergencies clared Allamakee, Appanoose, Boone, Cal- the period between the date the amount was every 20 seconds; houn, Cherokee, Davis, Humboldt, Mahaska, awarded to the individual and the date of the Whereas approximately 1,600,000 fires are Montgomery, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Union, breach of the agreement. reported annually; Van Buren, Wapello, Wayne, Webster, and (h) WAIVER OR SUSPENSION OF OBLIGA- Whereas firefighters respond with courage Winneshiek Counties, Iowa, to be in a state TION.— to all disasters, whether they be acts of ter- of disaster as a result of these storms; (1) DEATH OF INDIVIDUAL.—Any obligation rorism, natural disasters, or other emer- Whereas, on August 22, 2007, the Governor of an individual incurred under the scholar- gencies; of Ohio declared Allen, Crawford, Hancock, ship program (or a contractual agreement Whereas 343 firefighters sacrificed their Hardin, Putnam, Richland, Seneca, Van thereunder) for service or payment shall be lives responding heroically to the events of Wert, and Wyandot Counties, Ohio, to be in canceled upon the death of the individual. September 11, 2001; a state of disaster as a result of these (2) IMPOSSIBILITY OR EXTREME HARDSHIP.— Whereas firefighters from across the Na- storms; The Administrator shall by regulation pro- tion responded with remarkable selflessness Whereas, on August 24, 2007, and in the vide for the partial or total waiver or suspen- throughout the areas affected by Hurricane days following, the Governor of Illinois de- sion of any obligation of service or payment Katrina; clared Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Lake, incurred by an individual under the scholar- Whereas 89 firefighters lost their lives in LaSalle, Kane, Knox, McHenry, Warren, and ship program (or a contractual agreement 2006, and over 80,000 were injured in the line Will Counties, Illinois, to be in a state of dis- thereunder) whenever compliance by the in- of duty; aster as a result of these storms; dividual is impossible or would involve ex- Whereas we have honored firefighters for Whereas President Bush declared 8 coun- treme hardship to the individual, or if en- educating the American public since Presi- ties in Minnesota, 8 counties in Ohio, 14 forcement of such obligation with respect to dent Harding declared the first Fire Preven- counties in Wisconsin, 6 counties in Illinois, the individual would be contrary to the best tion Week in 1922; and 14 counties in Iowa to be major disaster interests of the United States. Whereas the National Fire Protection As- areas as a result of these storms, and indi- SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. sociation has designated the week of October viduals and families, State and local Govern- In this Act: 7-13, 2007 as Fire Prevention Week; and ments, and certain private nonprofit organi- (a) ADMINISTRATION.—The term ‘‘Adminis- Whereas educating Americans on methods zations in these areas became eligible for in- tration’’ means the National Oceanic and At- of fire prevention and escape planning con- dividual or public Federal disaster assistance mospheric Administration. tinues to be a priority for all firefighters: or both; (b) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis- Now, therefore, be it trator’’ means the Under Secretary for Whereas numerous individuals and entities Oceans and Atmosphere of the Department Resolved, That the Senate— have selflessly and heroically given of them- of Commerce. (1) supports the work of firefighters to edu- selves and their resources to aid in the dis- (c) COST OF ATTENDANCE.—The term ‘‘cost cate and protect the Nation’s communities; aster relief efforts; and of attendance’’ has the meaning given that and Whereas the catastrophic injury, death, term in section 472 of the Higher Education (2) supports the goals and ideals of Fire and damage in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087ll). Prevention Week, October 7-13, 2007, as des- Ohio, and Wisconsin would have been even (d) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The ignated by the National Fire Protection As- worse in the absence of local relief efforts: term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has sociation. Now, therefore, be it

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27116 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 Resolved, That the Senate— to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- (1) expresses heartfelt sympathy for the dered to lie on the table. dered to lie on the table. victims of the devastating thunderstorms SA 3285. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an SA 3306. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted an that caused severe flooding during August amendment intended to be proposed by him amendment intended to be proposed by her 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Min- to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- nesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin; dered to lie on the table. dered to lie on the table. (2) conveys gratitude to the local, State, SA 3286. Mr. DEMINT submitted an amend- SA 3307. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted an and Federal officials and emergency per- ment intended to be proposed by him to the amendment intended to be proposed by her sonnel who responded swiftly to the crisis, bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- including emergency management teams in on the table. dered to lie on the table. each of the affected States, Michael Chertoff, SA 3287. Mr. VITTER submitted an amend- SA 3308. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted an Secretary of Homeland Security, and David ment intended to be proposed by him to the amendment intended to be proposed by her Paulison, Administrator of the Federal bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- Emergency Management Agency; on the table. dered to lie on the table. SA 3309. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted an (3) recognizes the generous and selfless SA 3288. Mr. SHELBY submitted an amend- amendment intended to be proposed by her support of citizens, local businesses, the ment intended to be proposed by him to the to the bill H.R. 3093, supra. American Red Cross, the United Way, Catho- bill H.R. 3093, supra. SA 3310. Ms. MIKULSKI (for herself and lic Charities, and the Salvation Army; and SA 3289. Mr. DEMINT submitted an amend- Ms. COLLINS) submitted an amendment in- (4) reaffirms support for helping the vic- ment intended to be proposed by him to the tended to be proposed by her to the bill H.R. tims of the flooding rebuild their homes and bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie 3093, supra. lives. on the table. SA 3311. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted an f SA 3290. Mr. SMITH submitted an amend- amendment intended to be proposed by her ment intended to be proposed by him to the to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie dered to lie on the table. PROPOSED on the table. SA 3312. Mr. STEVENS (for himself and SA 3270. Mr. SHELBY submitted an amend- SA 3291. Mr. KYL submitted an amend- Mr. INOUYE) submitted an amendment in- ment intended to be proposed by him to the ment intended to be proposed by him to the tended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. bill H.R. 3093, making appropriations for the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie on the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and on the table. table. Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal SA 3292. Mr. KYL submitted an amend- SA 3313. Mrs. DOLE submitted an amend- year ending September 30, 2008, and for other ment intended to be proposed by him to the ment intended to be proposed by her to the purposes; which was ordered to lie on the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie table. on the table. on the table. SA 3271. Mr. SHELBY submitted an amend- SA 3293. Ms. SNOWE submitted an amend- SA 3314. Mr. SUNUNU (for himself, Ms. ment intended to be proposed by him to the ment intended to be proposed by her to the SNOWE, and Mr. GREGG) submitted an amend- bill H.R. 3093, supra. bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie ment intended to be proposed by him to the SA 3272. Mr. SHELBY submitted an amend- on the table. bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie ment intended to be proposed by him to the SA 3294. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an amend- on the table. bill H.R. 3093, supra. ment intended to be proposed by him to the SA 3315. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- SA 3273. Mr. SHELBY submitted an amend- bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie ment intended to be proposed by him to the ment intended to be proposed by him to the on the table. bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie bill H.R. 3093, supra. SA 3295. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an amend- on the table. SA 3274. Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, Mr. ment intended to be proposed by him to the SA 3316. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- SMITH, and Ms. COLLINS) submitted an bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie ment intended to be proposed by him to the amendment intended to be proposed by her on the table. bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- SA 3296. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an amend- on the table. dered to lie on the table. ment intended to be proposed by him to the SA 3317. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- SA 3275. Mr. LEVIN submitted an amend- bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie ment intended to be proposed by him to the ment intended to be proposed by him to the on the table. bill H.R. 3093, supra. SA 3318. Mr. COBURN submitted an bill H.R. 3093, supra. SA 3297. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an amend- amendment intended to be proposed by him SA 3276. Mr. DORGAN (for himself, Mr. ment intended to be proposed by him to the to the bill H.R. 3093, supra. GRASSLEY, and Mr. DURBIN) submitted an bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie amendment intended to be proposed by him SA 3319. Ms. CANTWELL submitted an on the table. amendment intended to be proposed to to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- SA 3298. Mr. KERRY (for himself and Mr. amendment SA 3274 submitted by Ms. CANT- dered to lie on the table. GRAHAM) submitted an amendment intended WELL (for herself, Mr. SMITH, and Ms. COL- SA 3277. Mr. VITTER (for himself, Mr. SES- to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3093, LINS) and intended to be proposed to the bill SIONS, and Mr. DEMINT) submitted an amend- supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. ment intended to be proposed by him to the H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie on SA 3299. Mr. KERRY (for himself and Mr. the table. bill H.R. 3093, supra. KENNEDY) submitted an amendment intended SA 3278. Mr. STEVENS submitted an to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3093, f amendment intended to be proposed by him supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- TEXT OF AMENDMENTS SA 3300. Mrs. MCCASKILL (for herself, Mr. dered to lie on the table. DOMENICI, and Mr. INOUYE) submitted an SA 3279. Mr. KYL submitted an amend- amendment intended to be proposed by her SA 3270. Mr. SHELBY submitted an ment intended to be proposed by him to the to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- amendment intended to be proposed by bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie dered to lie on the table. on the table . him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- SA 3280. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an SA 3301. Mrs. BOXER submitted an amend- propriations for the Departments of amendment intended to be proposed by him ment intended to be proposed by her to the Commerce and Justice, and Science, to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie and Related Agencies for the fiscal dered to lie on the table. on the table. SA 3302. Mrs. CLINTON submitted an year ending September 30, 2008, and for SA 3281. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an other purposes; which was ordered to amendment intended to be proposed by him amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- lie on the table; as follows: dered to lie on the table. dered to lie on the table. On 88, line 1, strike ‘‘$625,000,000’’ and all SA 3282. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an SA 3303. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted an that follows through line 2 and insert the fol- amendment intended to be proposed by him amendment intended to be proposed by her lowing: ‘‘$645,000,000 shall not be available to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- for obligation until the following fiscal year dered to lie on the table. dered to lie on the table. and, notwithstanding any other provision of SA 3283. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an SA 3304. Mrs. BOXER submitted an amend- this Act, the amount appropriated to the amendment intended to be proposed by him ment intended to be proposed by her to the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program is to the bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was or- bill H.R. 3093, supra; which was ordered to lie reduced by $20,000,000.’’ dered to lie on the table. on the table. SA 3284. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an SA 3305. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted an SA 3271. Mr. SHELBY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him amendment intended to be proposed by her amendment intended to be proposed by

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27117 him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- SEC. 216. None of the funds appropriated in (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of propriations for the Departments of this or any other Act shall be obligated for this Act, the amount rescinded for the Work- Commerce and Justice, and Science, the initiation of a future phase or increment ing Capital Fund of the Department of Jus- and Related Agencies for the fiscal of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Sen- tice under the heading ‘‘GENERAL ADMINIS- tinel program until the Attorney General TRATION’’ under the subheading ‘‘WORKING year ending September 30, 2008, and for certifies to the Committees on Appropria- CAPITAL FUND (RESCISSION)’’ under title VI of other purposes; as follows: tions that existing phases or increments cur- this Act is increased by $500,000. On page 30 line 4 strike the ‘‘.’’ and insert rently under contract for development or ‘‘: Provided, That within 200 days of enact- fielding have completed 70 percent of the SA 3275. Mr. LEVIN submitted an ment of this Act, the Inspector General shall work for that phase or increment under the amendment intended to be proposed by conduct an audit and issue a report to the performance measurement baseline validated him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- Committees on Appropriations of all ex- by the integrated baseline review referred to propriations for the Departments of penses of the legislative and public affairs of- in SEC. 215 of this Act: Provided, That this re- Commerce and Justice, and Science, fices at each location of the Justice Depart- striction does not apply to planning and de- ment, it’s bureaus and agencies, including sign activities for future phases or incre- and Related Agencies for the fiscal but not limited to every field office and ments: Provided further, That the Bureau will year ending September 30, 2008, and for headquarters component; the audit shall in- notify the Committees of any significant other purposes; as follows: clude any and all expenses related to these changes to the baseline.’’ At the appropriate place, insert the fol- activities.’’ lowing: Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, SA 3274. SEC. ll. ANNUAL REPORT ON DELAYED BACK- SA 3272. Mr. SHELBY submitted an Mr. SMITH, and Ms. COLLINS) submitted GROUND CHECKS. amendment intended to be proposed by an amendment intended to be proposed (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- by her to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- after the end of each fiscal year, the Director propriations for the Departments of propriations for the Departments of of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall Commerce and Justice, and Science, Commerce and Justice, and Science, submit a report to the congressional com- and Related Agencies for the fiscal and Related Agencies for the fiscal mittees listed in subsection (b) that con- year ending September 30, 2008, and for year ending September 30, 2008, and for tains, with respect to the most recently com- pleted fiscal year— other purposes; as follows: other purposes; which was ordered to (1) a statistical analysis of the number of On page 18 line 13 strike the ‘‘.’’ and insert lie on the table; as follows: background checks processed and pending, the following: On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert including check requests in process at the ‘‘: Provided, That of the amounts provided the following: time of the report and check requests that to the Secretary within this account, SEC. 217. (a) In addition to any other have been received but are not yet in proc- $10,000,000 shall not become available for ob- amounts otherwise appropriated to the At- ess; ligation until the Secretary certifies to the torney General under this Act, there is ap- (2) the average time taken to complete Committees on Appropriations that the Bu- propriated to the Attorney General, $500,000, each type of background check; reau of the Census has followed, and met all to conduct a study, in conjunction with (3) a description of the efforts and progress best practices, and all Office of Management other Federal agencies, on— made by the Director in addressing any and Budget guidelines related to information (1) the connection between methamphet- delays in completing such background technology projects: Provided further, That amine crimes and identity theft crimes, and checks; and the Secretary, within 120 days of enactment assess the degree of correlation between such (4) a description of the progress that has of this Act, shall provide a report to the crimes; been made in automating files used in the Committees on Appropriations that audits (2) how individuals who use methamphet- name check process, including investigative and evaluates all decision documents and ex- amine and commit identity theft crimes files of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. penditures by the Bureau of the Census as typically obtain the information of the vic- (b) RECIPIENTS.—The congressional com- they relate to the 2010 Census: Provided fur- tim of such crimes; mittees listed in this subsection are— ther, That the Secretary, within 120 days of (3) how individuals who use methamphet- (1) the Committee on the Judiciary of the the enactment of this Act, shall provide a re- amine and commit identity theft crimes mis- Senate; port to Congress that is publicly available on use the information of the victims of such (2) the Committee on Homeland Security the Bureau’s website on the steps that the crimes; and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; Census Bureau will take to allow citizens the (4) the possible linkages between the sale (3) the Committee on the Judiciary of the opportunity to complete the decennial cen- and distribution of methamphetamine, gang House of Representatives; and sus and the American Community Survey activity, and gang-related crimes, including (4) the Committee on Homeland Security over the Internet.’’ whether there is an increase in gang-related of the House of Representatives. crime with respect to identity theft; SA 3273. Mr. SHELBY submitted an (5) the needs of Federal, State, local, and SA 3276. Mr. DORGAN (for himself, amendment intended to be proposed by tribal law enforcement to pursue and pros- Mr. GRASSLEY, and Mr. DURBIN) sub- him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- ecute methamphetamine crimes related to mitted an amendment intended to be propriations for the Departments of identity theft and whether any changes are needed to Federal law; proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3093, Commerce and Justice, and Science, making appropriations for the Depart- and Related Agencies for the fiscal (6) the advisability of imposing a sen- tencing enhancement— ments of Commerce and Justice, and year ending September 30, 2008, and for (A) if a person commits both a meth- Science, and Related Agencies for the other purposes; as follows: amphetamine crime and an identity theft fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, On page 69 line 13 after the second ‘‘.’’ crime; and and for other purposes; which was or- strike all through page 70 line 10 and insert: (B) if a person is part of a conspiracy to dered to lie on the table; as follows: ‘‘Of the funds appropriated in this Act for commit methamphetamine and identity On page 98, between lines 18 and 19, insert the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Sen- theft crimes; and the following: tinel program, $25,000,000 shall not be avail- (7) the advisability of establishing a pass- able for obligation until 60 days after the word-protected electronic clearinghouse TITLE VII—RESTITUTION Committees on Appropriations receive from within the Department of Justice for Fed- SEC. 701. SHORT TITLE. the Federal Bureau of Investigation a report eral, State, and local law enforcement agen- This title may be cited as the ‘‘Restitution on the results of a completed integrated cies to— for Victims of Crime Act of 2007’’. baseline review for that program: Provided, (A) share information on crimes involving Subtitle A—Collection of Restitution That the report shall be submitted simulta- both methamphetamine and the commission neously to the Government Accountability of identity theft; SEC. 721. SHORT TITLE. Office: Provided further, That the Govern- (B) create a better understanding of the This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘Collec- ment Accountability Office shall review the correlation between such crimes; and tion of Restitution Improvement Act of Bureau’s performance measurement baseline (C) share best practices. 2007’’. for the Sentinel program and shall submit (b) Not later than 12 months after the date SEC. 722. PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE AND EN- its findings to the Committees on Appropria- of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney FORCEMENT OF RESTITUTION. tions of the Senate and House of Representa- General shall submit a report to Congress de- Section 3664(f) of title 18, United States tives within 60 days of its receipt of the re- scribing the findings of the study conducted Code, is amended by striking paragraphs (2) port. under (a). through (4) and inserting the following:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27118 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007

‘‘(C)(i) Each restitution order shall— ‘‘(ii) surrender to the United States, or to ‘‘(2) EFFORTS TO MAKE PAYMENT.—The ‘‘(I) contain information sufficient to iden- the victim named in the restitution order, court shall— tify each victim to whom restitution is any interest of the defendant in any non- ‘‘(A) direct the defendant to make a good- owed; exempt asset. faith effort to satisfy the fine and assess- ‘‘(II) require that a copy of the court order ‘‘(E) The court may enter a restraining ment in the shortest time in which full pay- be sent to each such victim; and order or injunction, require the execution of ment can be reasonably made, and to refrain ‘‘(III) inform each such victim of the obli- a satisfactory performance bond, or take any from taking any action that conceals or dis- gation to notify the appropriate entities of other action to preserve the availability of sipates the defendant’s assets or income; any change in address. property for restitution. ‘‘(B) direct the defendant to notify the ‘‘(ii) It shall be the responsibility of each ‘‘(7)(A) In determining whether to impose court of any change in residence; and victim to whom restitution is owed to notify or modify specific payment directions, the ‘‘(C) order the defendant to notify the the Attorney General, or the appropriate en- court may consider— United States Attorney for the district in tity of the court, by means of a form to be ‘‘(i) the need to provide restitution to the which the defendant was sentenced of any provided by the Attorney General or the victims of the offense; change in residence, and of any material court, of any change in the victim’s mailing ‘‘(ii) the financial ability of the defendant; change in economic circumstances that address while restitution is still owed to the ‘‘(iii) the economic circumstances of the might affect the defendant’s ability to pay victim. defendant, including the financial resources restitution. ‘‘(iii) The confidentiality of any informa- and other assets of the defendant and wheth- ‘‘(3) GOOD FAITH.—Compliance with all pay- tion relating to a victim under this subpara- er any of those assets are jointly controlled; ment directions imposed by paragraphs (5) graph shall be maintained. ‘‘(iv) the projected earnings and other in- and (6) shall be prima facie evidence of a ‘‘(2) The court shall order that the restitu- come of the defendant; good faith effort under paragraph (2)(A), un- tion imposed is due in full immediately upon ‘‘(v) any financial obligations of the de- less it is shown that the defendant has con- imposition. fendant, including obligations to dependents; cealed or dissipated assets; ‘‘(3) The court shall direct the defendant— ‘‘(vi) whether the defendant has concealed ‘‘(4) ACCESS TO INFORMATION.—Notwith- ‘‘(A) to make a good-faith effort to satisfy or dissipated assets or income; and standing any other provision of law, for the the restitution order in the shortest time in ‘‘(vii) any other appropriate cir- purpose of enforcing a fine or assessment, a which full restitution can be reasonably cumstances. United States Attorney may receive, with- made, and to refrain from taking any action ‘‘(B) Any substantial resources from any out the need for a court order, any financial that conceals or dissipates the defendant’s source, including inheritance, settlement, or information concerning the defendant ob- assets or income; other judgment, shall be applied to any out- tained by a grand jury, the United States ‘‘(B) to notify the court of any change in standing restitution obligation. Probation Office, or the Bureau of Prisons. residence; and ‘‘(8)(A) If the court finds that the economic ‘‘(5) PAYMENT SCHEDULE.— ‘‘(C) to notify the United States Attorney circumstances of the defendant do not allow ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—At sentencing, or at any for the district in which the defendant was the payment of any substantial amount as time prior to the termination of a restitu- sentenced of any change in residence, and of restitution, the court may direct the defend- tion obligation under section 3613 of this title, the court may— any material change in economic cir- ant to make nominal payments of not less ‘‘(i) impose special payment directions cumstances that might affect the defend- than $100 per year toward the restitution ob- upon the defendant or modify such direc- ant’s ability to pay restitution. ligation. tions; or ‘‘(4) Compliance with all payment direc- ‘‘(B) Any money received from the defend- ‘‘(ii) direct the defendant to make a single, tions imposed under paragraphs (6) and (7) ant under subparagraph (A) shall be dis- lump sum payment, or partial payments at shall be prima facie evidence of a good faith bursed so that any outstanding assessment specified intervals. effort under paragraph (3)(A), unless it is imposed under section 3013 is paid first in ‘‘(B) PERIOD OF TIME.—The period of time shown that the defendant has concealed or full. over which scheduled payments are estab- dissipated assets. ‘‘(9) Court-imposed special payment direc- lished for purposes of this paragraph shall be tions shall not limit the ability of the Attor- ‘‘(5) Notwithstanding any other provision the shortest time in which full payment can ney General to maintain an Inmate Finan- of law, for the purpose of enforcing a restitu- reasonably be made. tion order, a United States Attorney may re- cial Responsibility Program that encourages ‘‘(C) REPATRIATION.—The court may direct sentenced inmates to meet their legitimate ceive, without the need for a court order, the defendant to repatriate any property financial obligations. any financial information concerning the de- that constitutes proceeds of the offense of ‘‘(10)(A) The ability of the Attorney Gen- fendant obtained by the grand jury that in- conviction, or property traceable to such eral to enforce restitution obligations or- dicted the defendant for the crime for which proceeds. dered under paragraph (2) shall not be lim- restitution has been awarded, the United ‘‘(D) SURRENDER.—In ordering restitution, States Probation Office, or the Bureau of ited by appeal, or the possibility of a correc- the court may direct the defendant to sur- Prisons. A victim may also provide financial tion, modification, amendment, adjustment, render to the United States any interest of information concerning the defendant to the or reimposition of a sentence, unless the the defendant in any non-exempt asset. court expressly so orders for good cause United States Attorney. ‘‘(E) THIRD PARTIES.—If the court directs ‘‘(6)(A) At sentencing, or at any time prior shown and stated on the record. the defendant to repatriate or surrender any to the termination of a restitution obliga- ‘‘(B) Absent exceptional circumstances, as property in which it appears that any person tion under section 3613 of this title, the court determined by the court, an order limiting other than the defendant may have a legal may— the enforcement of restitution obligations interest— ‘‘(i) impose special payment directions shall— ‘‘(i) the court shall take such action as is upon the defendant or modify such direc- ‘‘(i) require the defendant to deposit, in the necessary to protect such third party inter- tions; or registry of the district court, any amount of est; and ‘‘(ii) direct the defendant to make a single, the restitution that is due; ‘‘(ii) may direct the United States to ini- lump sum payment, partial payments at ‘‘(ii) require the defendant to post a bond tiate any ancillary proceeding to determine specified intervals, in-kind payments, or a or other security to ensure payment of the such third party interests in accordance with combination of payments at specified inter- restitution that is due; or the procedures specified in section 413(n) of vals and in-kind payments. ‘‘(iii) impose additional restraints upon the the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. ‘‘(B) The period of time over which sched- defendant to prevent the defendant from 853(n)). uled payments are established for purposes transferring or dissipating assets. ‘‘(F) EXCLUSIVITY OF REMEDY.—Except as of this paragraph shall be the shortest time ‘‘(C) No order described in subparagraph provided in this section, no person may com- in which full payment reasonably can be (B) shall restrain the ability of the United mence an action against the United States made. States to continue its investigation of the concerning the validity of the party’s alleged ‘‘(C) In-kind payments may be in the form defendant’s financial circumstances, conduct interest in the property subject to repara- of the return of property, replacement of discovery, record a lien, or seek any injunc- tion or surrender. property, or, if the victim agrees, services tion or other relief from the court.’’. ‘‘(G) PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY.—The rendered to the victim or a person or organi- SEC. 723. IMPOSITION OF CRIMINAL FINES AND court may enter a restraining order or in- zation other than the victim. PAYMENT DIRECTIONS. junction, require the execution of a satisfac- ‘‘(D) In ordering restitution, the court may Subsection 3572(d) of title 18, United States tory performance bond, or take any other ac- direct the defendant to— Code, is amended to read as follows: tion to preserve the availability of property ‘‘(i) repatriate any property that con- ‘‘(d) PAYMENT.— for payment of the fine or assessment. stitutes proceeds of the offense of convic- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The court shall order ‘‘(6) CONSIDERATIONS.—In determining tion, or property traceable to such proceeds; that any fine or assessment imposed be due whether to impose or modify special pay- and in full immediately upon imposition. ment directions, the court may consider—

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27119 ‘‘(A) the need to satisfy the fine or assess- ‘‘(D) payment orders and directions im- Subtitle B—Preservation of Assets for ment; posed under section 3572(d) and section 3664(f) Restitution ‘‘(B) the financial ability of the defendant; of this title; and SEC. 741. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘(C) the economic circumstances of the de- ‘‘(E) a description of any modification or This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘Preser- fendant, including the financial resources remission. vation of Assets for Restitution Act of 2007’’. and other assets of the defendant, and wheth- ‘‘(2) TRANSMITTAL OF COPIES.—Not later er any of those assets are jointly controlled; SEC. 742. AMENDMENTS TO THE MANDATORY than 10 days after entry of the judgment or VICTIMS RESTITUTION ACT. ‘‘(D) the projected earnings and other in- order described in paragraph (1), the court come of the defendant; (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 232 of title 18, shall transmit a certified copy of the judg- United States Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘(E) any financial obligations of the de- ment or order to the Attorney General.’’. fendant, including obligations to dependents; after section 3664 the following: ‘‘(F) whether the defendant has concealed SEC. 725. ATTORNEY’S FEES FOR VICTIMS. ‘‘§ 3664A. Preservation of assets for restitu- or dissipated assets or income; and tion (a) ORDER OF RESTITUTION.—Section 3663(b) ‘‘(G) any other appropriate circumstances. of title 18, United States Code, is amended— ‘‘(a) PROTECTIVE ORDERS TO PRESERVE AS- ‘‘(7) USE OF RESOURCES.—Any substantial SETS.— resources from any source, including inherit- (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘or’’ ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Upon the Government’s ance, settlement, or other judgment shall be ex parte application and a finding of prob- at the end; applied to any fine or assessment still owed. able cause to believe that a defendant, if (B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as ‘‘(8) NOMINAL PAYMENTS.—If the court finds convicted, will be ordered to satisfy an order subparagraph (C); that the economic circumstances of the de- of restitution for an offense punishable by (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the fendant do not allow the immediate payment imprisonment for more than 1 year, the following: of any substantial amount of the fine or as- court— sessment imposed, the court may direct the ‘‘(B) reimburse the victim for attorneys’ ‘‘(A) shall— defendant to make nominal payments of not fees reasonably incurred in an attempt to re- ‘‘(i) enter a restraining order or injunction; less than $100 per year toward the fine or as- trieve damaged, lost, or destroyed property ‘‘(ii) require the execution of a satisfactory sessment imposed. (which shall not include payment of salaries performance bond; or ‘‘(9) INMATE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PRO- of Government attorneys); or’’; and ‘‘(iii) take any other action necessary to GRAM.—Court-imposed special payment di- (D) in subparagraph (C), as so redesignated preserve the availability of any property rections shall not limit the ability of the At- by this subsection, by inserting ‘‘or (B)’’ traceable to the commission of the offense torney General to maintain an Inmate Fi- after ‘‘subparagraph (A)’’; charged; and nancial Responsibility Program that encour- (2) in paragraph (4)— ‘‘(B) if it determines that it is in the inter- ages sentenced inmates to meet their legiti- (A) by inserting ‘‘(including attorneys’ fees ests of justice to do so, shall issue any order mate financial obligations. necessarily and reasonably incurred for rep- necessary to preserve any nonexempt asset ‘‘(10) ENFORCEMENT.— resentation of the victim, which shall not in- (as defined in section 3613) of the defendant ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The ability of the Attor- clude payment of salaries of Government at- that may be used to satisfy such restitution ney General to enforce the fines and assess- torneys)’’ after ‘‘other expenses related to order. ment ordered under paragraph (1) shall not participation in the investigation or prosecu- ‘‘(2) PROCEDURES.—Applications and orders be limited by an appeal, or the possibility of tion of the offense’’; and issued under paragraph (1) shall be governed a correction, modification, amendment, ad- (B) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; by the procedures under section 413(e) of the justment, or reimposition of a sentence, un- (3) in paragraph (5), by striking the period Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 853(e)) less the court expressly so orders, for good and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and and in this section. cause shown and stated on the record. (4) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(3) MONETARY INSTRUMENTS.—If the prop- ‘‘(B) EXCEPTIONS.—Absent exceptional cir- ‘‘(6) in any case, reimburse the victim for erty in question is a monetary instrument cumstances, as determined by the court, an reasonably incurred attorneys’ fees that are (as defined in section 1956(c)(5)) or funds in order limiting enforcement of a fine or as- necessary and foreseeable results of the de- sessment shall— electronic form, the protective order issued fendant’s crime (which shall not include pay- ‘‘(i) require the defendant to deposit, in the under paragraph (1) may take the form of a registry of the district court, any amount of ment of salaries of Government attorneys).’’. warrant authorizing the Government to seize the property and to deposit it into an inter- the fine or assessment that is due; (b) MANDATORY RESTITUTION TO VICTIMS OF est-bearing account in the Registry of the ‘‘(ii) require the defendant to post a bond CERTAIN CRIMES.—Section 3663A(b) of title or other security to ensure payment of the Court in the district in which the warrant 18, United States Code, is amended— was issued, or into another such account fine or assessment that is due; or (1) in paragraph (1)— ‘‘(iii) impose additional restraints upon the maintained by a substitute property custo- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘or’’ dian, as the court may direct. defendant to prevent the defendant from at the end; transferring or dissipating assets. ‘‘(4) POST-INDICTMENT.—A post-indictment (B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as protective order entered under paragraph (1) ‘‘(C) OTHER ACTIVITIES.—No order described subparagraph (C); in subparagraph (B) shall restrain the ability shall remain in effect through the conclusion (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the of the criminal case, including sentencing of the United States to continue its inves- following: tigation of the defendant’s financial cir- and any post-sentencing proceedings, until ‘‘(B) reimburse the victim for attorneys’ seizure or other disposition of the subject cumstances, conduct discovery, record a lien, fees reasonably incurred in an attempt to re- or seek any injunction or other relief from property, unless modified by the court upon trieve damaged, lost, or destroyed property the court. a motion by the Government or under sub- (which shall not include payment of salaries ‘‘(11) SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS.—The require- section (b) or (c). of Government attorneys); or’’; and ments of this subsection shall apply to the ‘‘(b) DEFENDANT’S RIGHT TO A HEARING.— (D) in subparagraph (C), as so redesignated imposition and enforcement of any assess- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a by this subsection, by inserting ‘‘or (B)’’ ment imposed under section 3013 of this preindictment protective order entered after ‘‘subparagraph (A)’’; title.’’. under subsection (a)(1), the defendant’s right (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘and’’ at SEC. 724. COLLECTION OF UNPAID FINES OR RES- to a post-restraint hearing shall be governed TITUTION. the end; by paragraphs (1)(B) and (2) of section 413(e) Section 3612(b) of title 18, United States (3) in paragraph (4)— of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. Code, is amended to read as follows: (A) by inserting ‘‘(including attorneys’ fees 853(e)). ‘‘(b) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN JUDG- necessarily and reasonably incurred for rep- ‘‘(2) POST-INDICTMENT.—In the case of a MENT; JUDGMENT TO BE TRANSMITTED TO THE resentation of the victim, which shall not in- post-indictment protective order entered ATTORNEY GENERAL.— clude payment of salaries of Government at- under subsection (a)(1), the defendant shall ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A judgment or order im- torneys)’’ after ‘‘other expenses related to have a right to a post-restraint hearing re- posing, modifying, or remitting a fine or res- participation in the investigation or prosecu- garding the continuation or modification of titution order of more than $100 shall in- tion of the offense’’; and the order if the defendant— clude— (B) by striking the period and inserting ‘‘; ‘‘(A) establishes by a preponderance of the ‘‘(A) the name, social security account and’’; and evidence that there are no assets, other than number, mailing address, and residence ad- (4) by adding at the end the following: the restrained property, available to the de- dress of the defendant; ‘‘(5) in any case, reimburse the victim for fendant to retain counsel in the criminal ‘‘(B) the docket number of the case; reasonably incurred attorneys’ fees that are case or to provide for a reasonable living al- ‘‘(C) the original amount of the fine or res- necessary and foreseeable results of the de- lowance for the necessary expenses of the de- titution order and the amount that is due fendant’s crime (which shall not include pay- fendant and the defendant’s lawful depend- and unpaid; ment of salaries of Government attorneys).’’. ents; and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27120 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007

‘‘(B) makes a prima facie showing that ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A district court of the that this [property] is being taken by the there is bona fide reason to believe that the United States shall have jurisdiction to United States Government [the Govern- court’s ex parte finding of probable cause enter an order under this section without re- ment], which says that [name of debtor], if under subsection (a)(1) was in error. gard to the location of the property subject convicted, may owe as restitution $ ‘‘(3) HEARING.— to the order. [amount]. The Government says it must take ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If the court determines ‘‘(2) OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.—If the this property at this time because [recite the that the defendant has satisfied the require- property subject to an order issued under pertinent ground or grounds from section ments of paragraph (2), it may hold a hearing this section is located outside of the United 3101(b)]. The Government wants to make to determine whether there is probable cause States, the order may be transmitted to the sure [name of debtor] will pay if the court to believe that the defendant, if convicted, central authority of any foreign state for determines that restitution is owed.’ ’’; will be ordered to satisfy an order of restitu- service in accordance with any treaty or (B) by inserting after ‘‘a statement that tion for an offense punishable by imprison- other international agreement. different property may be so exempted with ment for more than 1 year, and that the ‘‘(e) NO EFFECT ON OTHER GOVERNMENT AC- respect to the State in which the debtor re- seized or restrained property may be needed TION.—Nothing in this section shall be con- sides.]’ ’’ the following: to satisfy such restitution order. strued to preclude the Government from ‘‘ ‘[In a criminal action, the statement ‘‘(B) PROBABLE CAUSE.—If the court finds seeking the seizure, restraint, or forfeiture summarizing the types of property that may probable cause under subparagraph (A), the of assets under the asset forfeiture laws of be exempt shall list only those types of prop- protective order shall remain in effect. the United States. erty that may be exempt under section 3613 ‘‘(C) NO PROBABLE CAUSE.—If the court ‘‘(f) LIMITATION ON RIGHTS CONFERRED.— of title 18.]’ ’’; and finds under subparagraph (A) that no prob- Nothing in this section shall be construed to (C) by inserting after ‘‘You must also send able cause exists as to some or all of the create any enforceable right to have the a copy of your request to the Government at property, or determines that more property Government seek the seizure or restraint of [address], so the Government will know you has been seized and restrained than may be property for restitution. want the proceeding to be transferred.’ ’’ the ‘‘(g) RECEIVERS.— needed to satisfy a restitution order, it shall following: ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A court issuing an order ‘‘ ‘If this Notice is issued in conjunction modify the protective order to the extent under this section may appoint a receiver with a criminal case, the district court necessary to release the property that should under section 1956(b)(4) to collect, marshal, where the criminal action is pending may not have been restrained. and take custody, control, and possession of deny your request for a transfer of this pro- ‘‘(4) REBUTTAL.—If the court conducts an all assets of the defendant, wherever located, ceeding.’ ’’. evidentiary hearing under paragraph (3), the that have been restrained in accordance with (c) ENFORCEMENT.—Section 3202(b) of title court shall afford the Government an oppor- this section. 28, United States Code, is amended— tunity to present rebuttal evidence and to ‘‘(2) DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY.—The re- (1) by inserting after ‘‘a statement that cross-examine any witness that the defend- ceiver shall have the power to distribute different property may be so exempted with ant may present. property in its control to each victim identi- respect to the State in which the debtor re- ‘‘(5) PRETRIAL HEARING.—In any pretrial fied in an order of restitution at such time, sides.]’ ’’ the following: hearing on a protective order issued under and in such manner, as the court may au- ‘‘ ‘[In a criminal action, the statement subsection (a)(1), the court may not enter- thorize.’’. summarizing the types of property that may tain challenges to the grand jury’s finding of (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The section be exempt shall list only those types of prop- probable cause regarding the criminal of- analysis for chapter 232 of title 18, United erty that may be exempt under section 3613 fense giving rise to a potential restitution States Code, is amended by inserting after of title 18.]’ ’’; and order. The court shall ensure that such hear- the item relating to section 3664 the fol- (2) by inserting after ‘‘you want the pro- ings are not used to obtain disclosure of evi- lowing: ceeding to be transferred.’ ’’ the following: dence or the identities of witnesses earlier ‘‘Sec. 3664A. Preservation of assets for res- ‘‘ ‘If this notice is issued in conjunction than required by the Federal Rules of Crimi- titution.’’. with a criminal case, the district court nal Procedure or other applicable law. SEC. 743. AMENDMENTS TO THE ANTI-FRAUD IN- where the criminal action is pending may HIRD ARTY S IGHT TO OST E ‘‘(c) T P ’ R P -R - JUNCTION STATUTE. deny your request for a transfer of this pro- STRAINT HEARING.— Section 1345(a) of title 18, United States ceeding.’ ’’. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A person other than the Code, is amended— defendant who has a legal interest in prop- (1) in paragraph (1)— SA 3277. Mr. VITTER (for himself, erty affected by a protective order issued (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘or’’ Mr. SESSIONS, and Mr. DEMINT) sub- under subsection (a)(1) may move to modify at the end; and mitted an amendment intended to be the order on the grounds that— (B) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3093, ‘‘(A) the order causes an immediate and ir- following: making appropriations for the Depart- reparable hardship to the moving party; and ‘‘(D) committing or about to commit a ‘‘(B) less intrusive means exist to preserve ments of Commerce and Justice, and Federal offense that may result in an order Science, and Related Agencies for the the property for the purpose of restitution. of restitution;’’; and ‘‘(2) MODIFICATION.—If, after considering (2) in paragraph (2)— fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, any rebuttal evidence offered by the Govern- (A) by striking ‘‘a banking violation’’ and and for other purposes; as follows: ment, the court determines that the moving all that follows through ‘‘healthcare offense’’ On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert party has made the showings required under and inserting ‘‘a violation or offense identi- the following: paragraph (1), the court shall modify the fied in paragraph (1)’’; and SEC. 217. None of the amounts made avail- order to mitigate the hardship, to the extent (B) by inserting ‘‘or offense’’ after ‘‘trace- able in this title under the heading ‘‘COMMU- that it is possible to do so while preserving able to such violation’’. NITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES’’ may be the asset for restitution. SEC. 744. AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL DEBT used in contravention of section 642(a) of the ‘‘(3) INTERVENTION.— COLLECTION PROCEDURES ACT. Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in (a) PROCESS.—Section 3004(b)(2) of title 28, Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1373(a)). subparagraph (B) or paragraph (1), a person United States Code, is amended by inserting other than a defendant has no right to inter- after ‘‘in which the debtor resides.’’ the fol- SA 3278. Mr. STEVENS submitted an vene in the criminal case to object to the lowing: ‘‘In a criminal case, the district amendment intended to be proposed by entry of any order issued under this section court for the district in which the defendant him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- or otherwise to object to an order directing was sentenced may deny the request.’’. propriations for the Departments of a defendant to pay restitution. (b) PREJUDGMENT REMEDIES.—Section 3101 Commerce and Justice, and Science, ‘‘(B) EXCEPTION.—If, at the conclusion of of title 28, United States Code, is amended— and Related Agencies for the fiscal the criminal case, the court orders the de- (1) in subsection (a)(1) by inserting after fendant to use particular assets to satisfy an ‘‘the filing of a civil action on a claim for a year ending September 30, 2008, and for order of restitution (including assets that debt’’ the following: ‘‘or in any criminal ac- other purposes; which was ordered to have been seized or restrained pursuant to tion where the court may enter an order of lie on the table; as follows: this section) the court shall give persons restitution’’; and At the appropriate place, insert the fol- other than the defendant the opportunity to (2) in subsection (d)— lowing: object to the order on the ground that the (A) by inserting after ‘‘The Government SEC. ———. Section 2301 of the Imple- property belonged in whole or in part to the wants to make sure [name of debtor] will pay menting Recommendations of the 9/11 Com- third party and not to the defendant, as pro- if the court determines that this money is mission Act of 2007 (47 U.S.C. 901 note) is vided in section 413(n) of the Controlled Sub- owed.’ ’’ the following: amended by striking ‘‘the ‘Improving Emer- stances Act (21 U.S.C. 853(n)). ‘‘ ‘In a criminal action, use the following gency Communications Act of 2007’.’’ and in- ‘‘(d) GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE OF ORDER.— opening paragraph: You are hereby notified serting ‘‘the ‘911 Modernization Act’.’’.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27121 SA 3279. Mr. KYL submitted an 204 of S. Con. Res. 21 (110th Congress): Pro- (3) The data provided by the United States amendment intended to be proposed by vided further,’’. Census Bureau is essential to understanding him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- population trends and providing the federal SA 3282. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an propriations for the Departments of government and the Congress with impor- amendment intended to be proposed by tant information related to public policy de- Commerce and Justice, and Science, him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- bates, including information on the number and Related Agencies for the fiscal propriations for the Departments of of undocumented persons living in the year ending September 30, 2008, and for Commerce and Justice, and Science, United States; however, the collection of other purposes; which was ordered to and Related Agencies for the fiscal this information is not more important than lie on the table; as follows: the full and effective enforcement of our im- year ending September 30, 2008, and for migration laws; On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert other purposes; which was ordered to (b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense the following: lie on the table; as follows: of the Senate that the administration of the SEC. 217. FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION On page 32, line 13, strike ‘‘$1,747,822,000: 2010 Census by the United States Census Bu- ANALYSIS OF DNA SAMPLES. Provided,’’ and insert ‘‘$2,247,822,000: Provided, reau should not reduce the ability of the De- (a) IN GENERAL.—The amount appropriated That of the total amount appropriated, partment of Homeland Security to effec- under the heading ‘‘SALARIES AND EXPENSES ’’ $500,000,000 shall be used by the agencies in- tively enforce the immigration laws of the under the heading ‘‘FEDERAL BUREAU OF IN- volved in Operation Streamline to incremen- United States, and that the Immigration and VESTIGATION’’ under this title is increased by tally expand this program across the entire Customs Enforcement Bureau of the Depart- $23,000,000, which shall be used for personnel, southwest border of the United States, be- ment of Homeland Security should continue equipment, build-out/acquisition of space, ginning with the border sector that had the aggressive enforcement of federal immigra- and other resources to be used for the anal- highest rate of illegal entries during the tion laws during the administration of the ysis of DNA samples. most recent 12-month period: Provided fur- census. (b) REDUCTIONS.—Notwithstanding any ther,’’. other provision of this Act, the amount ap- SA 3286. Mr. DEMINT submitted an propriated for the Advanced Technology Pro- SA 3283. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by gram under the heading ‘‘INDUSTRIAL TECH- amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- NOLOGY SERVICES ’’ under the heading ‘‘NA- him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- propriations for the Departments of TIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECH- propriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, NOLOGY’’ under title I of this Act is reduced by $23,000,000. Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for SA 3280. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes; which was ordered to amendment intended to be proposed by other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- lie on the table; as follows: On page 97, between lines 6 and 7, insert propriations for the Departments of On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert the following: Commerce and Justice, and Science, the following: SEC. 528. None of the funds made available under this Act may be used to circumvent and Related Agencies for the fiscal SEC. 217. The Attorney General shall make available $10,000,000 from the Department of any statutory or administrative formula- year ending September 30, 2008, and for Justice Working Capital Fund to incremen- driven or competitive awarding process to other purposes; which was ordered to tally expand Operation Streamline across award funds to a project in response to a re- lie on the table; as follows: the entire southwest border of the United quest from a Member of Congress (or any em- In the appropriate place, insert the fol- States, beginning with the border sector that ployee of a Member or committee of Con- lowing: had the highest rate of illegal entries during gress), unless the specific project has been disclosed in accordance with the rules of the SEC. ll. VISAS FOR HIGH ACHIEVING FOREIGN the most recent 12-month period. STUDENTS. Senate or House of Representatives, as appli- SA 3284. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an cable. IN GENERAL.—For each fiscal year begin- ning after the date of the enactment of this amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- SA 3287. Mr. VITTER submitted an Act, 25,000 of the immigrant visas allocated amendment intended to be proposed by under section 203 (c) of the Immigration and propriations for the Departments of Nationality Act for Diversity Immigrants Commerce and Justice, and Science, him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- shall be made available to aliens seeking im- and Related Agencies for the fiscal propriations for the Departments of migrant visas who: year ending September 30, 2008, and for Commerce and Justice, and Science, (1) are otherwise admissible under the INA; other purposes; which was ordered to and Related Agencies for the fiscal (2) achieve the highest scores on the Scho- lie on the table; as follows: year ending September 30, 2008, and for lastic Aptitude Test or the American College On page 53, line 11, insert ‘‘, and of which other purposes; which was ordered to Testing placement exam administered in lie on the table; as follows: that fiscal year; and $10,000,000 shall be used to incrementally ex- (3) take the exams described in (2) above in pand Operation Streamline across the entire On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert the English language. southwest border of the United States, be- the following: ginning with the border sector that had the SEC. 217. (a) None of the amounts made available in this title under the heading SA 3281. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an highest rate of illegal entries during the most recent 12-month period’’ before the ‘‘COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES’’ amendment intended to be proposed by semicolon. may be used in a subdivision of a State if him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- such subdivision does not comply with sec- propriations for the Departments of SA 3285. Mr. SESSIONS submitted an tion 642(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform Commerce and Justice, and Science, amendment intended to be proposed by and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 and Related Agencies for the fiscal him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- U.S.C. 1373(a)). year ending September 30, 2008, and for propriations for the Departments of (b) Any amount that is not available for a other purposes; which was ordered to Commerce and Justice, and Science, subdivision of a State under the limitation set out in subsection (a) shall be made avail- lie on the table; as follows: and Related Agencies for the fiscal able to the government of that State for On page 32, line 13, strike ‘‘$1,747,822,000: year ending September 30, 2008, and for community oriented policing services. Provided,’’ and insert ‘‘$2,247,822,000: Provided, other purposes; which was ordered to That of the total amount appropriated, lie on the table; as follows: SA 3288. Mr. SHELBY submitted an $500,000,000 shall be used by the agencies in- Insert in the appropriate place: amendment intended to be proposed by volved in Operation Streamline to incremen- (a) FINDINGS.—The Senate finds the fol- him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- tally expand this program across the entire lowing: propriations for the Departments of southwest border of the United States, be- (1) The Census, taken every ten years since Commerce and Justice, and Science, ginning with the border sector that had the 1790, is necessary for determining Congres- and Related Agencies for the fiscal highest rate of illegal entries during the sional representation, Electoral College most recent 12-month period: Provided fur- votes, and government program funding; year ending September 30, 2008, and for ther, That the amount provided to expand (2) The United States Census Bureau is re- other purposes; as follows: Operation Streamline is designated as an quired to count citizens and non-citizens After the period on page 97 line 9, insert emergency requirement pursuant to section alike; the following:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27122 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 SEC. XX. (a) The Administrator of the Na- (b) REDUCTIONS.—Notwithstanding any ending September 30, 2008, and for tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- other provision of this Act, the amount ap- other purposes; which was ordered to tion shall submit quarterly reports to the In- propriated for the Advanced Technology Pro- lie on the table, as follows: spector General of the National Aeronautics gram under the heading ‘‘INDUSTRIAL TECH- On page 26, after line 24, insert the fol- and Space Administration regarding the NOLOGY SERVICES ’’ under the heading ‘‘NA- lowing: costs and contracting procedures relating to TIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECH- SEC. 114. Section 3009(a) of the Deficit Re- each conference or meeting, held by the Na- NOLOGY’’ under title I of this Act is reduced duction Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–171; 120 tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- by $30,000,000. Stat. 26) is amended— tion during fiscal year 2008, and each year (1) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘fiscal thereafter, for which the cost to the Govern- SA 3291. Mr. KYL submitted an year 2009’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal years 2009 ment was more than $20,000. amendment intended to be proposed by through 2012’’; and (b) Each report submitted under subsection him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- (2) in the second sentence, by striking ‘‘Oc- (a) shall include, for each conference de- propriations for the Departments of tober 1, 2010’’ and inserting ‘‘February 18, scribed in that subsection held during the Commerce and Justice, and Science, 2009’’. applicable quarter— and Related Agencies for the fiscal (1) a description of the number of and pur- Mr. ENSIGN submitted an year ending September 30, 2008, and for SA 3294. pose of participants attending that con- amendment intended to be proposed by other purposes; which was ordered to ference or meeting; him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- (2) a detailed statement of the costs to the lie on the table, as follows: Government relating to that conference or propriations for the Departments of On page 97, between lines 9 and 10, insert Commerce and Justice, and Science, meeting, including— the following: (A) the cost of any food or beverages; and Related Agencies for the fiscal SEC. 528. SOUTHWEST BORDER PROSECUTOR INI- (B) the cost of any audio-visual services; TIATIVE. year ending September 30, 2008, and for (C) the cost of all related travel; and (a) IN GENERAL.—In addition to the other purposes; which was ordered to (D) a discussion of the methodology used amounts appropriated for the Southwest lie on the table; as follows: to determine which costs relate to that con- Border Prosecutor Initiative in title II under On page 33, line 26, strike the period and ference or meeting; and the heading ‘‘STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCE- insert ‘‘: Provided further, That an additional (3) a description of the contracting proce- MENT ASSISTANCE’’, there is appropriated, out $7,845,000 shall be available to carry out the dures relating to that conference or meeting, of any money in the Treasury not otherwise Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act including— of 2006 offset by a reduction in the amount (A) whether contracts were awarded on a appropriated, for the fiscal year ending Sep- available for the Advanced Technology Pro- competitive basis; and tember 30, 2008, $20,000,000 for the Southwest gram under the heading ‘INDUSTRIAL TECH- (B) a discussion of any cost comparison Border Prosecutor Initiative to reimburse NOLOGY SERVICES’ in title I of $7,845,000.’’. conducted by the National Aeronautics and State, county, parish, tribal, or municipal Space Administration in evaluating poten- governments only for costs associated with the prosecution of criminal cases declined by SA 3295. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an tial contractors for any conference or meet- amendment intended to be proposed by ing. local United States Attorneys offices. (b) OFFSET.—The amount appropriated for him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- the Advanced Technology Program of the SA 3289. Mr. DEMINT submitted an propriations for the Departments of National Institute of Standards and Tech- amendment intended to be proposed by Commerce and Justice, and Science, nology in title I under the heading ‘‘STATE him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- and Related Agencies for the fiscal AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE’’ is year ending September 30, 2008, and for propriations for the Departments of reduced by $20,000,000. Commerce and Justice, and Science, other purposes; which was ordered to and Related Agencies for the fiscal SA 3292. Mr. KYL submitted an lie on the table; as follows: year ending September 30, 2008, and for amendment intended to be proposed by On page 53, line 11, strike the semicolon other purposes; which was ordered to him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- and insert ‘‘: Provided, That an additional propriations for the Departments of $150,000,000 shall be available for such pro- lie on the table, as follows: gram offset by a reduction in the amount Commerce and Justice, and Science, On page 97, between lines 9 and 10, insert under the heading ‘NATIONAL AERONAUTICS the following: and Related Agencies for the fiscal AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION’‘SCIENCE, AERO- SEC. 528. None of the funds made available year ending September 30, 2008, and for NAUTICS AND EXPLORATION’ in title III of under this Act may be used to purchase first other purposes; which was ordered to $150,000,000;’’. class or premium airline travel that would lie on the table, as follows: not be consistent with sections 301–10.123 and Mr. ENSIGN submitted an On page 53, line 6, strike ‘‘, of which SA 3296. 301–10.124 of title 41 of the Code of Federal $30,000,000’’ and all that follows through ‘‘of- amendment intended to be proposed by Regulations. fices’’ on line 11. him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- propriations for the Departments of SA 3290. Mr. SMITH submitted an On page 97, between lines 9 and 10, insert the following: Commerce and Justice, and Science, amendment intended to be proposed by SEC. 528. SOUTHWEST BORDER PROSECUTOR INI- and Related Agencies for the fiscal him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- TIATIVE. year ending September 30, 2008, and for propriations for the Departments of (a) IN GENERAL.—There is appropriated, other purposes; which was ordered to Commerce and Justice, and Science, out of any money in the Treasury not other- lie on the table; as follows: and Related Agencies for the fiscal wise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending year ending September 30, 2008, and for September 30, 2008, $50,000,000 for the South- On page 97, between lines 9 and 10, insert the following: other purposes; which was ordered to west Border Prosecutor Initiative to reim- SEC. 528. INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR THE NA- lie on the table, as follows: burse State, county, parish, tribal, or munic- ipal governments only for costs associated TIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY. On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert with the prosecution of criminal cases de- (a) INCREASE IN FUNDING.—The amount ap- the following: clined by local United States Attorneys of- propriated or otherwise made available SEC. 217. ADDITIONAL PROSECUTORS FOR OF- fices. under title I under the heading ‘‘NATIONAL FENSES RELATING TO THE SEXUAL (b) OFFSET.—The amount appropriated for INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY’’ EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN. the Advanced Technology Program of the is hereby increased by $100,000,000 for sci- (a) IN GENERAL.—The amount appropriated National Institute of Standards and Tech- under the heading ‘‘SALARIES AND EXPENSES’’ entific and technical research and services. nology in title I under the heading ‘‘STATE under the heading ‘‘GENERAL ADMINISTRA- (b) DECREASE IN FUNDING.—The amount ap- AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE’’ is propriated or otherwise made available TION’’ under this title is increased by reduced by $50,000,000. $30,000,000, which shall be used for salaries under title I for necessary expenses of the and expenses for hiring 200 additional assist- Advanced Technology Program is hereby de- SA 3293. Ms. SNOWE submitted an creased by $100,000,000. ant United States attorneys to carry out sec- amendment intended to be proposed by tion 704 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–248; her to the bill H.R. 3093, making appro- SA 3297. Mr. ENSIGN submitted an 120 Stat. 649) concerning the prosecution of priations for the Departments of Com- amendment intended to be proposed by offenses relating to the sexual exploitation merce and Justice, and Science, and him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- of children. Related Agencies for the fiscal year propriations for the Departments of

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27123 Commerce and Justice, and Science, tive grants to public television broadcast priations for the Departments of Com- and Related Agencies for the fiscal stations, or a consortium of such entities, to merce and Justice, and Science, and year ending September 30, 2008, and for assist such stations in conducting consumer Related Agencies for the fiscal year other purposes; which was ordered to education efforts concerning the transition ending September 30, 2008, and for from analog to digital television: Provided, lie on the table; as follows: That the Secretary of Commerce shall award other purposes; which was ordered to On page 97, between lines 9 and 10, insert such grants not later than 90 days after the lie on the table; as follows: the following: date of enactment of this Act: Provided fur- On page 97, between lines 9 and 10, insert SEC. 528. LIMITATION ON EMERGENCY DESIGNA- ther, That such grants shall not be subject to the following: TION. the requirements of section 392(b) of the SEC. 528. ITC REPORT. None of the funds appropriated or other- Communications Act of 1934: Provided fur- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years wise made available in this Act to carry out ther, That receipt of any grant amounts for after the date of the enactment of this Act, return to flight activities associated with consumer education efforts shall in no way 5 years after the date of the enactment of the space shuttle may be designated as an prohibit or affect the eligibility of such pub- this Act, and every 5 years thereafter, the emergency requirement or necessary to meet lic televison broadcast stations from receiv- International Trade Commission shall sub- emergency needs pursuant to subsections (a) ing funds for any other grant amounts for mit a report to Congress on each free trade and (b) of section 204 of S. Con. Res. 21 (110th construction and planning as authorized agreement in force with respect to the Congress). under section 391 of such Act. United States. The report shall, with respect (b) OFFSET.—The amount made available to each free trade agreement, contain an SA 3298. Mr. KERRY (for himself and under each account in this title for the De- analysis and assessment of the analysis and Mr. GRAHAM) submitted an amendment partment of Commerce for administrative predictions made by the International Trade intended to be proposed by him to the travel expenses, supplies, and printing ex- Commission, the United States Trade Rep- bill H.R. 3093, making appropriations penses shall be reduced on a pro rata basis, resentative, and other Federal agencies, be- for the Departments of Commerce and so that the total of the reductions equals fore implementation of the agreement and $10,000,000. Justice, and Science, and Related actual results of the agreement on the United States economy. Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- SA 3301. Mrs. BOXER submitted an (b) CONTENTS OF REPORT.—Each report re- tember 30, 2008, and for other purposes; amendment intended to be proposed by quired by subsection (a) shall contain the which was ordered to lie on the table; her to the bill H.R. 3093, making appro- following: as follows: priations for the Departments of Com- (1) With respect to the United States and On page 51, line 15, insert ‘‘: Provided fur- merce and Justice, and Science, and each country that is a party to a free trade ther, That of the amount appropriated under Related Agencies for the fiscal year agreement, an assessment and quantitative this heading, $2,000,000, may be made avail- analysis of how each agreement— ending September 30, 2008, and for (A) is fostering economic growth; able for salaries and expenses for the Sex Of- other purposes; which was ordered to fender Sentencing, Monitoring, Appre- (B) is improving living standards; hending, Registering, and Tracking Office’’ lie on the table; as follows: (C) is helping create jobs; and before the period. On page 26, after line 24, add the following: (D) is reducing or eliminating barriers to SEC. lll. SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING trade and investment. SA 3299. Mr. KERRY (for himself and THE 2010 CENSUS. (2) An assessment and quantitative anal- Mr. KENNEDY) submitted an amend- (a) FINDINGS.—The Senate finds the fol- ysis of how each agreement is meeting the ment intended to be proposed by him lowing: specific objectives and goals set out in con- (1) Article I of the United States Constitu- nection with the implementation of that to the bill H.R. 3093, making appropria- tion requires the taking of a census that agreement, the impact of the agreement on tions for the Departments of Commerce counts all persons in the United States. the United States economy as a whole, and and Justice, and Science, and Related (2) The census, taken every 10 years since on specific industry sectors, including the Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- 1790, is necessary for determining Congres- impact the agreement is having on— tember 30, 2008, and for other purposes; sional representation, Electoral College (A) the gross domestic product; which was ordered to lie on the table; votes, and Government program funding. (B) exports and imports; as follows: (3) The data provided by the United States (C) aggregate employment, and competi- Bureau of the Census is essential to under- tive positions of industries; On page 45, line 11, after ‘‘other custodial standing population trends and providing the (D) United States consumers; and facilities’’ insert the following: ‘‘: Provided Federal Government and Congress with im- (E) the overall competitiveness of the That the Director of the Federal further, portant information related to public policy United States. Prison System may use amounts made avail- debates. (3) An assessment and quantitative anal- able under this heading to carry out a pilot (4) According to the Brookings Institution, ysis of how each agreement is meeting the program for children (not older than 36 the Federal Government disburses goals and objectives for the agreement on a months of age) of nonviolent female offend- $323,000,000,000 through 100 Federal programs sector-by-sector basis, including— ers, under which such children will be to State and local governments based on (A) trade in goods; housed, fed, and cared for in Federal correc- data provided by the census. (B) customs matters, rules or origin, and tional facilities housing women (including (5) Congress has historically provided in- enforcement cooperation; such a facility in which Federal prisoners are creased funding resources to the United (C) sanitary and phytosanitary measures; housed under a contract with the Govern- States Bureau of the Census in years prior to (D) intellectual property rights; ment) and participate in programs specifi- each decennial census to allow the Bureau to (E) trade in services; cally designed to benefit mother and child’’. adequately prepare for the taking of the cen- (F) electronic commerce; sus. (G) government procurement; Mrs. MCCASKILL (for her- SA 3300. (6) Public Law 110–92, the continuing reso- (H) transparency, anti-corruption; and reg- self, Mr. DOMENICI, and Mr. INOUYE) lution, which held funding increases for the ulatory reform; and submitted an amendment intended to census at previous fiscal year levels, jeopard- (I) any other issues with respect to which be proposed by her to the bill H.R. 3093, izes the ability of the United States Bureau the International Trade Commission sub- making appropriations for the Depart- of the Census to prepare for the 2010 census. mitted a report under section 2104(f) of the ments of Commerce and Justice, and (b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act Science, and Related Agencies for the of the Senate that during the 2010 Census, all of 2002. fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, Federal agencies should cooperate with the (4) A summary of how each country that is United States Bureau of the Census in a and for other purposes; which was or- a party to an agreement has changed its manner consistent with the constitutional labor and environmental laws since entry dered to lie on the table; as follows: requirement to count all persons in the into force of the agreement. On page 26, after line 24, insert the fol- United States, and that Congress should pro- (5) An analysis of whether the agreement is lowing: vide adequate funding resources to the making progress in achieving the applicable SEC. 114. DTV CONSUMER EDUCATION. United States Bureau of the Census to purposes, policies, priorities, and objectives (a) IN GENERAL.—The amount appropriated achieve an accurate census. of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Author- under the heading ‘‘PUBLIC TELECOMMUNI- ity Act of 2002. CATIONS FACILITIES, PLANNING AND CONSTRUC- SA 3302. Mrs. CLINTON submitted an TION’’ under this title is increased by amendment intended to be proposed by SA 3303. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted $10,000,000, which shall be used for competi- her to the bill H.R. 3093, making appro- an amendment intended to be proposed

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27124 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 by her to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- SA 3309. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted SA 3312. Mr. STEVENS (for himself propriations for the Departments of an amendment intended to be proposed and Mr. INOUYE) submitted an amend- Commerce and Justice, and Science, by her to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- ment intended to be proposed by him and Related Agencies for the fiscal propriations for the Departments of to the bill H.R. 3093, making appropria- year ending September 30, 2008, and for Commerce and Justice, and Science, tions for the Departments of Commerce other purposes; which was ordered to and Related Agencies for the fiscal and Justice, and Science, and Related lie on the table; as follows: year ending September 30, 2008, and for Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- Beginning on page 82 line 2 strike ‘‘2006 and other purposes; as follows: tember 30, 2008, and for other purposes; 2007’’ and insert ‘‘2007 and 2008’’. On page 72, line 14, before the period insert which was ordered to lie on the table; the following: ‘‘: Provided further, That of the as follows: SA 3304. Mrs. BOXER submitted an amounts appropriated or otherwise made At the appropriate place, insert the fol- amendment intended to be proposed by available under this heading for cross-agency lowing: her to the bill H.R. 3093, making appro- support programs, $10,000,000 shall be made SEC. ll. LIST OF VESSELS AND VESSEL OWNERS priations for the Departments of Com- available, and distributed in equal incre- ENGAGED IN ILLEGAL, UNRE- ments, to each of NASA’s 10 centers for the PORTED, OR UNREGULATED FISH- merce and Justice, and Science, and ING. Related Agencies for the fiscal year development of educational activities in science, technology, engineering, and mathe- (a) IN GENERAL.—Title II of the Magnuson- ending September 30, 2008, and for matics related to the civilian space program Stevens Fishery Conservation and Manage- other purposes; which was ordered to of the United States’’. ment Act (16 U.S.C. 1821 et seq.) is amended lie on the table; as follows: by adding at the end thereof the following: On page 16, line 11, strike the period at the SA 3310. Ms. MIKULSKI (for herself ‘‘SEC. 208. LIST OF VESSELS AND VESSEL OWN- and Ms. COLLINS) submitted an amend- ERS ENGAGED IN ILLEGAL, UNRE- end and insert ‘‘: Provided further, That of PORTED, OR UNREGULATED FISH- the funds provided under this heading, ment intended to be proposed by her to ING. $2,000,000 is made available for the Office of the bill H.R. 3093, making appropria- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may— Response and Restoration for the Damage tions for the Departments of Commerce ‘‘(1) develop, maintain, and make public a Assessment Restoration Revolving Fund for and Justice, and Science, and Related list of vessels and vessel owners engaged in sampling, analysis, and clean-up related to Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing, the disposal of obsolete vessels owned or op- including vessels or vessel owners identified erated by the Federal Government in Suisun tember 30, 2008, and for other purposes; as follows: by an international fishery management or- Bay, California.’’. ganization, whether or not the United States At the end of title V, add the following: is a party to the agreement establishing such SA 3305. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted SEC. 528. None of the funds appropriated or organization; and an amendment intended to be proposed otherwise made available by this Act may be ‘‘(2) take appropriate action against listed by her to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- made available for a public-private competi- vessels and vessel owners, including action tion conducted under Office of Management against fish, fish parts, or fish products from propriations for the Departments of and Budget Circular A–76 or to convert a Commerce and Justice, and Science, such vessels, in accordance with applicable function performed by Federal employees to United States law and consistent with appli- and Related Agencies for the fiscal private sector performance without such a year ending September 30, 2008, and for cable international law, including principles, competition unless a representative des- rights, and obligations established in appli- other purposes; which was ordered to ignated by a majority of the employees en- cable international fishery management and lie on the table; as follows: gaged in the performance of the activity or trade agreements. Beginning on page 81 line 5 strike ‘‘373,000’’ function for which the public-private com- ‘‘(b) RESTRICTIONS ON PORT ACCESS OR and insert ‘‘370,800’’. petition is conducted or which is to be con- USE.—Action taken by the Secretary under verted without such a competition is treated subsection (a)(2) that include measures to re- SA 3306. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted as an interested party with respect to such strict use of or access to ports or port serv- an amendment intended to be proposed competition or decision to convert to private ices shall apply to all ports of the United sector performance for purposes of sub- by her to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- States and its territories. chapter V of chapter 35 of title 31, United ‘‘(c) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary may propriations for the Departments of States Code. promulgate regulations to implement this Commerce and Justice, and Science, section.’’. and Related Agencies for the fiscal SA 3311. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted year ending September 30, 2008, and for an amendment intended to be proposed SA 3313. Mrs. DOLE submitted an other purposes; which was ordered to by her to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- amendment intended to be proposed by lie on the table; as follows: propriations for the Departments of her to the bill H.R. 3093, making appro- Beginning on page 81 line 7 strike ‘‘3,200’’ Commerce and Justice, and Science, priations for the Departments of Com- and insert ‘‘3,100’’. and Related Agencies for the fiscal merce and Justice, and Science, and year ending September 30, 2008, and for Related Agencies for the fiscal year SA 3307. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted other purposes; which was ordered to ending September 30, 2008, and for an amendment intended to be proposed lie on the table; as follows: other purposes; which was ordered to by her to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- lie on the table, as follows: propriations for the Departments of lowing: On page 53, line 11, insert ‘‘, and of which Commerce and Justice, and Science, SEC. ll. SMALL AND SEASONAL BUSINESSES. not less than $75,000,000 shall be used by and Related Agencies for the fiscal (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 214(g)(9)(A) of the United States Immigration and Customs En- year ending September 30, 2008, and for Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. forcement for activities that support State other purposes; which was ordered to 1184(g)(9)(A)) is amended by striking ‘‘an and local law enforcement agencies in their efforts to assist the Federal Government’s lie on the table; as follows: alien who has already been counted toward the numerical limitation of paragraph (1)(B) enforcement of immigration laws’’ before the Beginning on page 81 line 9 strike ‘‘13,800’’ during fiscal year 2004, 2005, or 2006 shall not semicolon at the end. and insert ‘‘13,100’’. again be counted toward such limitation dur- ing fiscal year 2007.’’ and inserting ‘‘an alien SA 3314. Mr. SUNUNU (for himself, SA 3308. Ms. MIKULSKI submitted who has been present in the United States as Ms. SNOWE, and Mr. GREGG) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed an H–2B nonimmigrant during any 1 of the 3 an amendment intended to be proposed by her to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- fiscal years immediately preceding the fiscal by him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- propriations for the Departments of year of the approved start date of a petition propriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, for a nonimmigrant worker described in sec- Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal tion 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) shall not be counted and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for toward such limitation for the fiscal year in year ending September 30, 2008, and for which the petition is approved.’’. other purposes; which was ordered to (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: made by subsection (a) shall be effective dur- lie on the table, as follows: On page 32, line 14, strike ‘‘$8,000,000’’ and ing the 1-year period beginning October 1, On page 16, line 11, strike the period at the insert ‘‘$8,000’’. 2007. end and insert ‘‘: Provided further, That of

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.001 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27125

the funds provided, not less than $15,000,000 (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of S. RES. 319 shall be available to carry out activities this Act, the amount appropriated under the Whereas the Goldwater-Nichols Depart- under section 315 of the Magnuson-Stevens heading ‘‘PAYMENT TO THE LEGAL SERVICES ment of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986 Fishery Conservation and Management Act CORPORATION’’ under the heading ‘‘LEGAL (Public Law 99–433) revoked prohibitions on (8 U.S.C. 1864).’’. SERVICES CORPORATION’’ under title IV is re- the consolidation of military transportation duced by $20,000,000. functions, and President Reagan subse- SA 3315. Mr. THUNE submitted an quently ordered the establishment of a uni- amendment intended to be proposed by SA 3318. Mr. COBURN submitted an fied transportation command within the him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- amendment intended to be proposed by Armed Forces; propriations for the Departments of him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- Whereas October 1, 2007, marks the 20th Commerce and Justice, and Science, propriations for the Departments of year anniversary of the activation of the and Related Agencies for the fiscal Commerce and Justice, and Science, United States Transportation Command at year ending September 30, 2008, and for and Related Agencies for the fiscal Scott Air Force Base, Illinois; Whereas the United States Transportation other purposes; which was ordered to year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes; as follows: Command consists of— lie on the table, as follows: (1) the United States Transportation Com- On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert At the appropriate place, insert the fol- mand at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois; lowing: the following: (2) the Air Mobility Command at Scott Air SEC. 217. (a) Notwithstanding any other SEC. ll. LIMITATION AND REPORTS ON TRAVEL Force Base, Illinois; provision of this Act, the amount appro- EXPENSES TO CONFERENCES (3) the Military Sealift Command in Wash- priated under the heading ‘‘UNITED STATES (a) In this section, the term conference ington, District of Columbia; and ATTORNEYS SALARIES AND EXPENSES’’ under means a meeting that— (4) the Military Surface Deployment and the heading ‘‘LEGAL ACTIVITIES’’ under this (1) is held for consultation, education, title is increased by $40,000,000, which shall awareness, or discussion; Distribution Command at Scott Air Force be used for the prosecution of crimes de- (2) includes participants who are not all Base, Illinois; scribed in section 1152 or 1153 of title 18, employees of the same agency; Whereas Operation Desert Shield and Oper- United States Code. (3) is not held entirely at an agency facil- ation Desert Storm provided a wartime test (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of ity; for the United States Transportation Com- this Act, the amount appropriated under the (4) involves costs associated with travel mand, resulting in a command that is fully heading ‘‘PAYMENT TO THE LEGAL SERVICES and lodging for some participants; and operational in both peacetime and wartime; (5) is sponsored by 1 or more agencies, 1 or CORPORATION’’ under the heading ‘‘LEGAL Whereas the United States Transportation more organizations that are not agencies, or SERVICES CORPORATION’’ under title IV is re- Command has continued to prove its worth duced by $40,000,000. a combination of such agencies or organiza- during United States contingency oper- tions. ations, such as Operation Desert Thunder SA 3316. Mr. THUNE submitted an (b) The Administrator of NASA shall, not (enforcing United Nations resolutions in later than September 30, 2008, submit to the Iraq) and Operation Allied Force (North At- amendment intended to be proposed by appropriate committees of Congress and post him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- lantic Treaty Organization operations on the public Internet website of the agency against Serbia), and United States peace- propriations for the Departments of in a searchable, electronic format, a report Commerce and Justice, and Science, keeping endeavors, such as Operation Re- on each conference for which the agency paid store Hope (in Somalia), Operation Support and Related Agencies for the fiscal travel expenses during Fiscal Year 2008 that Hope (in Rwanda), Operation Uphold Democ- year ending September 30, 2008, and for includes— racy (in Haiti), Operation Joint Endeavor (in (1) the itemized expenses paid by the agen- other purposes; which was ordered to Bosnia-Herzegovina), and Operation Joint cy, including travel expenses and any agency lie on the table; as follows: Guardian (in Kosovo); expenditure to otherwise support the con- Whereas the United States Transportation On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert ference; the following: (2) the primary sponsor of the conference; Command has also supported numerous hu- SEC. 217. (a) Notwithstanding any other (3) the location of the conference; manitarian relief operations transporting re- provision of this Act, the amount appro- (4) in the case of a conference for which the lief supplies to victims of natural disasters priated under the heading ‘‘UNITED STATES agency was the primary sponsor, a state- at home and abroad; ATTORNEYS SALARIES AND EXPENSES’’ under ment that— Whereas the United States Transportation the heading ‘‘LEGAL ACTIVITIES’’ under this (A) justifies the location selected; Command is a vital element in the war title is increased by $20,000,000, which shall (B) demonstrates the cost efficiency of the against terrorism, supporting the Armed be used for the prosecution of crimes de- location; Forces around the world; scribed in section 1152 or 1153 of title 18, (C) the date of the conference; Whereas since October 2001, the United United States Code. (D) a brief explanation how the conference States Transportation Command, and its (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of advanced the mission of the agency; and components and national partners, have this Act, each amount made available under (E) the total number of individuals whose transported nearly 4,000,000 passengers, this Act, except for the amount under the travel or attendance at the conference was 9,000,000 short tons of cargo, and more than heading ‘‘UNITED STATES ATTORNEYS SALA- paid for in part or full by the agency. 4,000,000,000 gallons of fuel in support of the RIES AND EXPENSES’’ under the heading war on terrorism; ‘‘LEGAL ACTIVITIES’’ shall be reduced on a SA 3319. Ms. CANTWELL submitted Whereas in 2003 the Secretary of Defense pro rata basis by the appropriate percentage an amendment intended to be proposed designated the Commander of the United to reach $20,000,000. to amendment SA 3274 submitted by States Transportation Command as Distribu- Ms. CANTWELL (for herself, Mr. SMITH, tion Process Owner to serve as the single De- SA 3317. Mr. THUNE submitted an and Ms. COLLINS) and intended to be partment of Defense entity to ‘‘improve the amendment intended to be proposed by proposed to the bill H.R. 3093, making overall efficiency and interoperability of dis- tribution related activities—deployment, him to the bill H.R. 3093, making ap- appropriations for the Departments of propriations for the Departments of sustainment and redeployment support dur- Commerce and Justice, and Science, ing peace and war’’; Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal Whereas the Quadrennial Defense Review and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for of 2005 recognized the importance of joint year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes; which was ordered to mobility and the critical role that it plays in other purposes; as follows: lie on the table, as follows: global power projection; cited the successful On page 70, between lines 10 and 11, insert On page 1, line 7 of the amendment, after investment in cargo transportability, stra- the following: ‘‘agencies’’ insert ‘‘and the United States tegic lift, and pre-positioned stock; and SEC. 217. (a) Notwithstanding any other Sentencing Commission’’. called for continued recapitalization and provision of this Act, the amount appro- modernization of the airlift and aerial tank- priated under the heading ‘‘UNITED STATES f er fleet; and ATTORNEYS SALARIES AND EXPENSES’’ under UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION Whereas the assigned responsibilities of the heading ‘‘LEGAL ACTIVITIES’’ under this COMMAND 20TH ANNIVERSARY the United States Transportation Command title is increased by $20,000,000, which shall include— be used for the prosecution of crimes de- On Tuesday, October 2, 2007, the Sen- (1) providing common-user and commercial scribed in section 1152 or 1153 of title 18, ate agreed to S. Res. 319 and its pre- transportation, terminal management, and United States Code. amble, as follows: aerial refueling;

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.002 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27126 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 (2) providing global patient movement for ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER the Senate resume consideration of the Department of Defense through the De- 16, 2007 H.R. 3093; that on Tuesday, the Senate fense Transportation System; stand in recess from 12:30 to 2:15 in (3) serving as the Mobility Joint Force Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Provider; and imous consent that when the Senate order to accommodate the respective (4) serving as Distribution Process Owner completes its business today, it stand party conference meetings. for the Department of Defense: Now, there- adjourned until 10 a.m., Tuesday, Octo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without fore, be it ber 16; that on Tuesday, following the objection, it is so ordered. Resolved, That the Senate— prayer and the pledge, the Journal of (1) honors the sacrifice and commitment of proceedings be approved to date, the f the 155,000 members of the Armed Forces (in- cluding the National Guard and Reserve) and morning hour be deemed to have ex- civilian employees and contractors that pired, the time for the two leaders be ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. comprise the United States Transportation reserved for their use later in the day; TOMORROW Command and recognizes the debt of grati- that there then be a period of morning tude of the American people; business for 60 minutes, with Senators Mr. REID. Mr. President, I see no one (2) honors the families of United States permitted to speak therein for up to 10 wishing to speak further today; there- Transportation Command members and rec- minutes each, and the time be equally fore, I ask unanimous consent that the ognizes their sacrifices while their loved divided and controlled between the ma- Senate stand adjourned under the pre- ones are deployed around the world; and vious order. (3) recognizes the success of United States jority and minority, with the Repub- Transportation Command over the last 20 licans controlling the first half and the There being no objection, the Senate, years and its continuing vital contributions majority controlling the final portion; at 7:43 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, to the war against terrorism. that at the close of morning business, October 16, 2007, at 10 a.m.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:30 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\S15OC7.002 S15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27127 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES—Monday, October 15, 2007

The House met at 12:30 p.m. and was around us and question their eruptive side of special interests? We Democrats called to order by the Speaker pro tem- origins. are on the side of children. Please re- pore (Ms. HIRONO). Lord, show us how to detect the be- consider what kind of Nation we will be when we turn our backs on our chil- f ginnings of violence, war, hatred, dis- ruption, and fear. As a leader in the dren. DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO community of peoples, Congress needs f TEMPORE to raise the deepest questions. DEFICIT CONTINUES TO DECLINE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Enable Members and the people they (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina fore the House the following commu- represent to assess the true cost of the country’s lifestyle and the ramifica- asked and was given permission to ad- nication from the Speaker: dress the House for 1 minute and to re- WASHINGTON, DC, tions of our silence on the most impor- tant issues. vise and extend his remarks.) October 15, 2007. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. If it is truly ‘‘in God we trust,’’ then I hereby appoint the Honorable MAZIE K. Madam Speaker, the Department of HIRONO to act as Speaker pro tempore on all else is called into question and can- Treasury and Office of Management this day. not be the measurement of progress or and Budget have announced that to- NANCY PELOSI, the final goal. Amen. Speaker of the House of Representatives. day’s budget deficit is $85 billion less f than last year. That marks a $250 bil- f THE JOURNAL lion decline over the last 3 years and MORNING-HOUR DEBATE brings us even closer to balancing the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The budget. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Chair has examined the Journal of the This good news is a clear sign that a ant to the order of the House of Janu- last day’s proceedings and announces government which taxes less and ary 4, 2007, the Chair will now recog- to the House her approval thereof. spends less taxpayer dollars and spends nize Members from lists submitted by Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- them wisely can balance its check- the majority and minority leaders for nal stands approved. book. These recent record tax revenues morning-hour debate. f are paying down the deficit, but we The Chair will alternate recognition must do our part by honoring the hard between the parties, with each party PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE work of the American people and not limited to 30 minutes and each Mem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the passing future bloated budgets and tax ber, other than the majority and mi- gentleman from Florida (Mr. HASTINGS) hikes. nority leaders and the minority whip, come forward and lead the House in the The American people have learned to limited to 5 minutes. Pledge of Allegiance. live within their means; it is time that f Mr. HASTINGS of Florida led the Washington do the same. That means Pledge of Allegiance as follows: we do not spend $22 billion more than RECESS I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the we need to or tax Americans $400 bil- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- United States of America, and to the Repub- lion more than they deserve. Above all, ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair lic for which it stands, one nation under God, the government must address the pend- declares the House in recess until 2 indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ing entitlement crisis. This is a situa- p.m. today. f tion where Congress cannot pass the Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 32 buck. minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- SCHIP In conclusion, God bless our troops, cess until 2 p.m. (Mr. KAGEN asked and was given and we will never forget September the 11th. f permission to address the House for 1 minute.) f b 1400 Mr. KAGEN. Madam Speaker, what HONORING OHIO ATTORNEY GEN- kind of Nation are we when 47 million AFTER RECESS ERAL MARK DANN, U.S. ATTOR- Americans go to bed every night with- NEY GREGORY LOCKHART, AND The recess having expired, the House out adequate health care coverage? USDA AGENT MARK BARNHART was called to order by the Speaker pro And what kind of Nation will we be- tempore (Mrs. CAPPS) at 2 p.m. (Ms. SUTTON asked and was given come when we turn our backs on those permission to address the House for 1 f who need us the most, our Nation’s minute.) children, on whose future we all de- PRAYER Ms. SUTTON. Madam Speaker, on pend? October 13, Ohio Attorney General The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. The SCHIP bill, the State Children’s Mark Dann, U.S. Attorney Gregory Coughlin, offered the following prayer: Health Insurance Program, will provide Lockhart, and USDA Agent Mark Eternal and Almighty God, before access to necessary medical services to Barnhart received the 2007 Humane You all events of life and calendar 11 million of our children who are most Law Enforcement Award from the Hu- pages flip over quickly. The human in need. We cannot, we shall not, we mane Society and the National District search for stability in an ever-changing must not turn our backs on our Na- Attorneys Association. They were hon- world and the traffic of today’s cross- tion’s children. ored with this prestigious award for roads drives each of us to find new I urge my colleagues who have yet to conducting one of the largest, best co- depth within ourselves as we join the consider voting up or down on this ordinated crackdowns on dog fighting motion of another week. measure to think this thing all the way in the Nation. The story of a tsunami comes to through. Whose side are you on? Are I am extremely proud that my home mind. Easily we view the destructive you on the side of our children, who State of Ohio is taking a lead in crack- consequences on the surface of things need you the most? Or are you on the ing down on this vicious blood sport,

b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27128 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 but this raid also demonstrates the dif- After consulting with the Office of General rity Council for 2019 and hopes to gain the ficulty authorities have of prosecuting Counsel, I will make the determinations re- full participation rights in the United Na- offenders under Federal law. quired by rule VIII. tions to which it is entitled as a sovereign I have introduced the Dog Fighting Sincerely, state; GREG LANKLER, Whereas at the opening of the 61st United Prohibition Act, which would strength- Staff Assistant. Nations General Assembly in 2006, former en Federal penalties for those partici- f United Nations Secretary-General Kofi pating in dog fighting and broaden the Annan stated that ‘‘supporters of Israel feel scope of the law to allow prosecution of ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER that it is harshly judged by standards that everyone involved, from spectators to PRO TEMPORE are not applied to its enemies . . . and too trainers to dealers. We need to do all The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- often this is true, particularly in some UN we can to end what has become a lucra- bodies’’; ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair Whereas Israel has played an active role in tive gambling business; and to accom- will postpone further proceedings the international community and within the plish that, we must give our law en- today on motions to suspend the rules United Nations; forcement officials like Mark Dann, on which a recorded vote or the yeas Whereas Israel already sits on several im- Gregory Lockhart, and Mark Barnhart and nays are ordered, or on which the portant committees in the United Nations, the tools that they need. I want to vote is objected to under clause 6 of and representatives from Israel have served thank them and congratulate them on rule XX. as deputy chairs in the United Nations nu- their efforts, and encourage support for Record votes on postponed questions merous times; will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. Whereas Israelis were first elected to nota- the Dog Fighting Prohibition Act. ble United Nations positions in 1994, includ- f f ing the high administrative tribunal at the FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY CONGRATULATING THE STATE OF Hague, Vice Chair of the World Health Orga- ISRAEL ON CHAIRING A UNITED nization’s Executive Committee and the (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- Human Rights Committee, in June 2005 NATIONS COMMITTEE FOR THE mission to address the House for 1 Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations, FIRST TIME IN HISTORY minute.) Dan Gillerman, was appointed one of the 21 Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, fiscal re- Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I new vice presidents of the General Assembly, move to suspend the rules and agree to and in July 2005, Israel was elected to deputy sponsibility is the cornerstone of a chairmanship of the United Nations Disar- strong economic plan, and House Re- the resolution (H. Res. 624) congratu- lating the State of Israel on chairing a mament Commission (UNDC); publicans are dedicated to ensuring Whereas, on June 19, 2007, for the first time that American taxpayers are getting United Nations committee for the first since Israel joined the United Nations, an the best product for their money. Un- time in history, as amended. Israeli diplomat, Mr. Ron Adam, Director of fortunately, I can’t say my Democratic The Clerk read the title of the resolu- the Israeli Foreign Ministry’s United Na- colleagues feel the same way. tion. tions Political Affairs Department, was cho- The text of the resolution is as fol- We are 3 weeks into fiscal year 2008, sen to chair a United Nations committee, the lows: Committee on Program and Coordination and for the first time in a long time H. RES. 624 (CPC); Congress has not sent the President a Whereas this 33 member body (composed of Whereas Israel joined the United Nations single appropriations bill. One of these Argentina, Armenia, Belarus, Benin, Brazil, in 1949, as the 59th member of that organiza- Bulgaria, the Republic of Central Africa, bills funds our veterans, and they de- tion; China, Comoros, Cuba, France, Ghana, Haiti, serve the benefits they were promised; Whereas the preamble of the Charter of the India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, yet politics has taken over the Demo- United Nations stated that its objective was cratic leadership, and their failure is Kenya, Pakistan, Portugal, Korea, Russia, to ‘‘to save succeeding generations from the Senegal, South Africa, Switzerland, Uru- costing veterans over $4 billion in new scourge of war . . . and to reaffirm faith in guay, Venezuela, Zimbabwe, United States, benefits. fundamental human rights, in the dignity and Israel) approves the work plan for all The Democratic majority also has and worth of the human person, in the equal United Nations agencies and bodies; failed to deliver on promised earmark rights of men and women and of nations Whereas Israel’s first unique appointment transparency that would shed light on large and small . . .’’; to chair a United Nations committee will Whereas the United Nations has failed to hopefully encourage the normalization of every earmark, and we’re continuing to live up to its goal to promote equal rights see abuses within the system. Israel’s bilateral and multilateral relations among states, as enshrined in its charter, in and challenge future disproportionate United At almost every opportunity, the the case of Israel; Nations condemnation of Israel; Democratic leadership has increased Whereas the democratic State of Israel is Whereas anti-Semitic rhetoric and senti- spending and increased taxes to pay for denied full representation within the United ment within United Nations fora have been these spending binges. It’s time to get Nations, and its constituent agencies and of grave concern to the United States and back on track to finding commonsense bodies, yet repressive regimes in violation of other responsible nations; solutions and stop using taxpayer dol- United Nations human rights principles are Whereas United Nations General Assembly afforded full rights and privileges; lars like it’s an unlimited source of Resolution 3379 (1975) concluded that ‘‘Zion- Whereas in May 2000, Israel accepted an in- ism is a form of racism and racial discrimi- money. vitation to become a temporary member of nation’’ and the General Assembly, by a vote f the United Nations’ Western European and of 111-25, revoked Resolution 3379 in 1991 in Others Group (WEOG), and in May 2004, COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF response to strong leadership by the United Israel was granted an indefinite extension of States; MEMBER OF COMMITTEE ON AP- its qualified membership in WEOG; Whereas the goals of the 2001 United Na- PROPRIATIONS Whereas since Israel was accepted as part tions World Conference Against Racism were The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- of WEOG in 2000, it has had the right to undermined by hateful, anti-Jewish rhetoric fore the House the following commu- apply for positions on United Nations com- and anti-Israel political agendas, prompting mittees; nication from Greg Lankler, Staff As- both Israel and the United States to with- Whereas the State of Israel is the only draw their delegations from the Conference; sistant, Committee on Appropriations: member of WEOG in a conditional status; Whereas, in 2004, at the first United Na- OCTOBER 12, 2007. Whereas Israel is excluded from discus- tions Department of Public Information Hon. NANCY PELOSI, sions and consultations of WEOG at the Seminar on Anti-Semitism, former United Speaker, House of Representatives, United Nations offices in Geneva, Nairobi, Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan ac- Washington, DC. Rome, and Vienna; knowledged that ‘‘the United Nations’ record DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: This is to formally Whereas Israel has been refused admission on anti-Semitism has at times fallen short of notify you pursuant to rule VIII of the Rules to the Asian States Group of the United Na- our ideals’’; and of the House of Representatives that I have tions, thereby being denied the rights and Whereas, in 2005, the United Nations held been served with a grand jury subpoena for privileges of full membership in the United an unprecedented session to commemorate testimony and documents issued by the U.S. Nations; the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the District Court for the Central District of Whereas Israel has submitted its candidacy Auschwitz concentration camp: Now, there- California. for membership on the United Nations Secu- fore, be it

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27129 Resolved, That the House of Representa- Though geographically Israel should U.N. is unacceptable. It shames the tives— be a member of the Asia group, a cabal principles of the United Nations. The (1) congratulates the Government and peo- of anti-democratic and anti-Semitic United Nations has slowly begun to ple of the State of Israel on Israel’s first ever states in that region, the Organization make progress in addressing this prob- appointment to chair a United Nations com- mittee; of the Islamic Conference, has con- lem in restoring Israel to its rightful (2) supports continued expansion of Israel’s spired to exclude Israel from its right- place at the U.N. However, there is role at the United Nations; ful membership in that group. Only re- much to be done, and this resolution (3) welcomes recent attempts by the cently has Israel been granted qualified calls upon U.N. Secretary General Ban United Nations to address the issue of pre- membership in another U.N. group Ki-Moon to resolve this disgraceful vailing anti-Semitism; known as the Western European and problem. Until this happens, the (4) calls on the United Nations to officially Others regional group. United Nations will not live up to its and publicly condemn anti-Semitic state- own charter where the preamble states ments made at all United Nations meetings b 1415 and hold accountable United Nations Mem- that the U.N. was founded ‘‘To save This new status has allowed Israel to succeeding generations from the ber States that make such statements; begin to obtain U.N. leadership posi- (5) urges the members of the United Na- scourge of war, to reaffirm faith in fun- tions’ Western European and Others Group tions. We must build on this momen- damental human rights, in the dignity (WEOG) to extend full and permanent mem- tum. H. Res. 624 does so by demanding and worth of the human person, in the bership to Israel, without conditions, until that the Western European and Others equal rights of men and women and na- such time as Israel can serve as an effective Group, with which Israel now caucuses tions large and small.’’ member of the Asian States Group of the at the U.N., remove all remaining re- In addition, Madam Speaker, Israel’s United Nations; and strictions and qualifications on Israel’s (6) calls upon United Nations Secretary- ability to finally chair a U.N. com- status as a member of that group. The mittee is a well-deserved accomplish- General Ban Ki-Moon to continue to work to resolution also expresses support for end any unfair vilification of Israel at the ment for Israel and a privilege and United Nations and ensure Israel’s full par- Israel’s campaign to gain a rotational honor for a U.N. that has not done ticipation in, and access to, all international seat on U.N. Security Council. nearly enough. fora under United Nations auspices. Once again, Madam Speaker, I con- Madam Speaker, I want to thank my The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- gratulate Israel for its election to serve colleague and longtime friend from the ant to the rule, the gentleman from as Chair of the Committee on Policy State of Florida (Mr. HASTINGS) for in- New York (Mr. ACKERMAN) and the gen- and Coordination. I also urge our good troducing this resolution, and I urge tleman from South Carolina (Mr. WIL- friend, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki- its adoption. SON) each will control 20 minutes. Moon to use this positive step towards Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- The Chair recognizes the gentleman further increasing normalization of ance of my time. from New York. Israel’s status at the United Nations. Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I GENERAL LEAVE We must continue to work with the am pleased to yield to the gentleman Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I U.N. Secretary General who has made from Florida, the very distinguished ask unanimous consent that all Mem- pressing normalization an important chairman of the Rules Committee on bers may have 5 legislative days to re- goal of his tenure. The unfair treat- Legislative and Budget Process and a vise and extend their remarks and in- ment of Israel at the U.N. undermines leader for human rights and dignity clude extraneous material on the reso- the very principles the United Nations around the world, author of the resolu- lution under consideration. is meant to embody. The spectacle of tion before us, ALCEE HASTINGS, such The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there repressive regimes conspiring to deny time as he may consume. objection to the request of the gen- Israel, the only democratic state in the Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. I thank tleman from New York? Middle East, normal status at the U.N. my friend from New York for yielding There was no objection. undermines the broader fight on behalf me the time. Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I of the human rights and democracy. Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- rise in strong support of this resolution Madam Speaker, I would urge all of port of House Resolution 624, a resolu- and yield myself such time as I may our colleagues to support this very im- tion that I introduced with my good consume. portant resolution. friend and fellow cochair of the Demo- First, I want to thank Mr. HASTINGS Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- cratic Israel Working Group, Rep- and Mr. GREEN for their work on this ance of my time. resentative GENE GREEN. important resolution congratulating Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. I first want to thank my very good the democratic State of Israel for Madam Speaker, I yield myself such friend and cosponsor of this resolution, achieving a significant victory in its time as I may consume. who yielded time to me Representative long and tedious campaign to gain fair Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- ACKERMAN, for his steadfastness not treatment at the U.N. port of House Resolution 624, which only on these issues, but of issues of In June, an Israeli diplomat, Mr. Ron congratulates the State of Israel for critical import for foreign affairs of Adam, was chosen to chair a critical chairing a United Nations committee these United States. U.N. committee, the Committee on for the first time in its history. This I would also like to thank the chair- Policy and Coordination, which is re- accomplishment is long overdue. man of the House Foreign Affairs Com- sponsible for approving the work plan Israel, as a fully democratic and sov- mittee, my good friend, Representative for all U.N. agencies and bodies. Incred- ereign state, should be entitled to all of TOM LANTOS, and the ranking member ibly, in the entire history of the U.N., the privileges and opportunities of any of the committee and my colleague this is the first time an Israeli has been member state of the United Nations. from Florida, Representative ILEANA granted such a role. Unfortunately, the anti-Semitism ROS-LEHTINEN, for helping move this For almost 60 years, since it became and anti-Israel bias that pervades the important bipartisan bill forward, and a member of the United Nations, Israel United Nations has long prevented my longstanding good friend today who has been treated as a second-class cit- Israel from fully participating in that spoke favorably today of this measure. izen among the nations at the U.N. The body. To this day, Israel remains only I thank Representative WILSON for his greatest barrier to fair treatment for a temporary member of the U.N.’s comments on this legislation and oth- Israel has been its inability to achieve Western European and Others Group ers, as well. normal standing in one of the U.N.’s re- and is excluded from many consulta- On June 19, 2007, for the first time gional groupings. These groupings con- tions, discussions and leadership posts ever in history a representative of the trol committee assignments and lead- within the group and the U.N. itself. State of Israel was chosen to chair a ership positions throughout the U.N. The anti-Semitic, anti-Israel atti- United Nations committee. This reso- system. tude shown by some members of the lution serves to properly mark this

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27130 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 unique triumph for the State of Israel have and others, to do everything it Madam Speaker, it is surely a step in in our history books. The man chosen can to see Israel’s ascension in the the right direction that Israel is for this distinctive appointment at the United Nations. chairing a U.N. committee. We are United Nations is Mr. Ron Adam, the Israel’s new appointment is the be- right to congratulate Israel for this former director of the Israeli Foreign ginning of a new dawn for the nation’s great achievement. It is about time. Ministry’s U.N. Political Affairs De- status within the United Nations. I But so much more must be done as this partment. The committee he was cho- congratulate the government and peo- resolution states. Today, with this res- sen to chair is the Committee on Pro- ple of the State of Israel for this great olution, we call on the United Nations gram and Coordination. This 33–U.N. accomplishment, and I urge my col- to officially and publicly condemn member body provides an important leagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on this impor- anti-Semitic statements made at its role to the functioning of the United tant bipartisan legislation. meetings and hold United Nations Nations, approving the work plan for Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. member states accountable when they all United Nations agencies and bodies. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance make such statements. We must fight Madam Speaker, since it first joined of my time. back against the growing scourge of the United Nations in 1949, the demo- Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, it global anti-Semitism and growing anti- cratic State of Israel has been consid- is my pleasure to recognize the gentle- Israel rhetoric while we continue to woman from the First District of Ne- ered a second-class nation at the fight for Israel’s greater recognition at vada, a member of the Veterans’ Af- United Nations, unfairly subjected to the United Nations. fairs Committee and Ways and Means unjustified repeated one-sided attacks I thank the gentleman from New Committee, SHELLEY BERKLEY, for such from other nations. To this day, Israel York for his leadership on this issue, is still denied full representation with- time as she may consume. Ms. BERKLEY. Madam Speaker, I among many others. in the United Nations and its con- thank the gentleman from the great Mr. KIRK. Madam Speaker, as a cosponsor stituent agencies and bodies. Mean- State of New York and my good friend of H. Res. 624, I rise in strong support of this while, other rogue and repressive re- from the State of Florida for intro- bipartisan resolution and urge its adoption. gimes, in violation of United Nations ducing this important resolution. For For the first time in history, the State of human rights principles, are afforded too long, dictators and despots have hi- Israel will serve as the chair of a United Na- full rights and privileges. jacked the United Nations in order to tions Committee. We congratulate Mr. Ron The United Nations should not and serve their own purposes. They cyni- Adam for his appointment as Chair of the U.N. cannot continue to be a vehicle for uni- cally target Israel in order to shift at- Committee on Program and Coordination and lateral attacks against Israel. Such tention from their own brutality, pass- wish him much success in this historic post. dealings truly undermine the United ing countless resolutions condemning While this appointment gives us hope of re- Nations’ credibility, integrity and ef- Israel without uttering a word about form at the United Nations, other U.N. organs fectiveness. Shamefully, anti-Semitic what is going on in Burma, the Sudan continue on a path of anti-Semitism with irra- rhetoric and sentiment within the or North Korea. tional vilification of the Jewish State. United Nations remains pervasive. Madam Speaker, while we congratu- In 2006, the United Nations took 135 ac- Such statements are of grave concern late Israel today for a great achieve- tions against the State of Israel for alleged vio- to the United States and responsible ment, I am still very worried the U.N.’s lations of human rights. By contrast, the U.N. nations. condemnations of Israel helped to took only 69 actions against Sudan—home to I want to commend both past and stoke the fires of global anti-Semitism. a genocide in Darfur—and only 23 actions present United Nations leaders for pub- For better or for worse, the world looks against Iran, where the government is carrying licly recognizing and speaking out to the United Nations to set standards out an ethnic cleansing campaign against its against the existence of blatant biases for human rights, and when instead it Baha’i minority. and injustices within the United Na- singles out Israel for constant recrimi- In its first year of existence, the U.N. Human tions walls. Despite the targeted dis- nations, the U.N. becomes a platform Rights Council passed 10 resolutions con- crimination and unwarranted hate it for burgeoning anti-Semitism around demning Israel, while passing only one resolu- faces within this international forum, the world and anti-Israel rhetoric. Last tion condemning Sudan. Israel has consistently played an active week I chaired the Transatlantic Legis- And we all remember the infamous U.N. role within the United Nations. Israel lators’ Dialogue in my hometown of ‘‘Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People’’ already sits on several significant com- Las Vegas, Nevada. Among the many nearly 2 years ago when U.N. officials proudly mittees in the United Nations, and rep- issues we discussed with our friends displayed a map of the Middle East without resentatives from Israel have served as from the European Parliament was the the State of Israel. deputy chairs in the United Nations alarming rise of global anti-Semitism. For several years, I have worked with my numerous times. Abe Foxman, the national director of colleagues to pressure U.N. members to end I am hopeful that Mr. Adam’s ap- the Anti-Defamation League briefed us their anti-Israel obsession. Israel’s appoint- pointment to chair the CPC will help on the widespread belief in the Muslim ment to the U.N. Committee on Program and normalize Israel’s bilateral and multi- world that Israel and the Jews com- Coordination is the first fruit of our labor. But lateral relations. I am also hopeful, as mitted the 9/11 terrorist attack on this we know there is a long way to go to end anti- has been expressed by Representative country. He told us about Malaysia, Semitism at the United Nations. ACKERMAN and Representative WILSON, where there are no Jews, and yet where I want to thank my friend, Mr. HASTINGS, for that Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon of the president of that country blames introducing this important resolution, and the United Nations will work to end the Jews for the economic problems in Chairman LANTOS and Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN for the unfair vilification of Israel at the his country anyway. their continued leadership on this issue. United Nations and to use his good of- In Europe, since 2000, there has been 1430 fices to support Israel’s bid to join the a surge of anti-Semitic incidents. Even b Asian regional grouping. Finally, I am here at home, a few misguided and un- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. hopeful that Israel will be granted informed people say the Jews are some- Madam Speaker, I urge support of the membership on the Security Council how responsible for the war in Iraq. I resolution, and I yield back the balance for 2019 and gain full participation am extremely concerned about the rise of my time. rights in the United Nations. of anti-Semitism globally, and it is not Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I I am but one member of this institu- unrelated to what goes on at the yield back the balance of my time, urg- tion. I know I speak for GENE, who United Nations. I am afraid the U.N.’s ing all of our colleagues to vote for the probably is en route here, who has rhetoric serves as a great recruiting resolution. some other feelings by virtue of our co- tool for terrorists and anti-Semites The SPEAKER pro tempore. The sponsorship of this matter. I urge this when it condemns Israel and uses old question is on the motion offered by administration, as GENE GREEN and I anti-Semitic canards to do it. the gentleman from New York (Mr.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27131

ACKERMAN) that the House suspend the Palestinian terrorist groups and other ter- from the sky like rain. Palestinian ter- rules and agree to the resolution, H. rorist organizations; meddling in Lebanon’s rorist groups don’t find rifles falling Res. 624, as amended. internal political affairs; and actively sup- out of trees or by the side of the road. The question was taken; and (two- porting efforts to prevent the election of a The Fatah al-Islam and its war against new president in accordance with Lebanese thirds being in the affirmative) the law; and the Lebanese state were not the prod- rules were suspended and the resolu- Whereas a sovereign and independent Leb- uct of spontaneous auto-genesis. Like tion, as amended, was agreed to. anon is in the national security interest of maggots, their origin can escape the The title was amended so as to read: the United States: Now, therefore, be it casual observer, but their birth was no ‘‘A resolution congratulating the State Resolved, That the House of Representa- accident or mystery. of Israel on chairing a United Nations tives— Madam Speaker, Syria and Iran are committee for the first time in history, (1) condemns the campaign of murder, ter- responsible for these crimes. Syria and and for other purposes.’’. ror, and intimidation aimed at overthrowing Iran are responsible for the chaos. the democratically-elected government of Syria and Iran are to blame for the A motion to reconsider was laid on Lebanon and establishing a new Lebanese the table. government subservient to the will and in- shadow of civil war that hangs over f terests of Syria and Iran; Lebanon. Lebanese politics are com- (2) condemns Syria and Iran for their gross plex, and the interaction within and EXPRESSING SENSE OF THE interference in Lebanon’s internal political among confessions is daunting for the HOUSE REGARDING SYRIA’S CON- affairs, and particularly, the selection of a outside observer to contemplate. TINUED INTERFERENCE IN THE new president, and gross violations of United Where interest and principle merge and AFFAIRS OF LEBANON Nations Security Council resolutions protec- depart is hard to judge. But we know Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I tive of Lebanon’s sovereignty and independ- some things about Lebanon for certain, ence; and they are spelled out clearly in the move to suspend the rules and agree to (3) condemns Lebanese political parties the resolution (H. Res. 738) expressing and actors who have allied themselves with resolution at hand. the sense of the House of Representa- Syria and Iran to the detriment of their own Despite Lebanon’s Constitution, tives regarding the Government of Syr- country and its national interests; Syria demanded the extension of Presi- ia’s continued interference in the inter- (4) condemns efforts by some Lebanese po- dent Emile Lahoud’s term in 2004, and nal affairs of Lebanon. litical figures to obstruct, delay, and impede Damascus got its way. The principal The Clerk read the title of the resolu- the legal and established processes of their opponent of this grotesque intrusion tion. country for the selection of a new president into Lebanon’s affairs was Prime Min- The text of the resolution is as fol- according to the rule of law; ister Rafiq Hariri. There is credible (5) affirms its continued strong support for evidence uncovered by U.N. investiga- lows: Lebanon’s democratically-elected govern- H. RES. 738 ment, people and national sovereignty, and tors showing that Syrian President Whereas in 2004, Lebanon’s current presi- its readiness to provide material support; Bashar al-Assad first threatened and dent had his term extra-legally extended (6) calls on all nations to recognize and then ordered the assassination of Rafiq through the interference of Syria in Leb- support Lebanon’s sovereignty and independ- Hariri for his defiance of Syrian diktat. anon’s internal affairs; ence; and Madam Speaker, in response to the Whereas former Lebanese Prime Minister (7) urges the President to use all peaceful murder of Hariri, and, let us remember, Rafiq Hariri, the leading opponent of contin- means at the disposal of the United States to 22 other civilians, the Lebanese rose up ued Syrian domination of Lebanon and the help safeguard Lebanon’s sovereignty and against their Syrian overlords and de- extra-legal extension of the president’s term, independence. manded, with the full support of the was assassinated along with 22 people by a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- international community, the expul- massive car bomb on February 14, 2005; ant to the rule, the gentleman from sion of Syria’s occupational forces. A Whereas investigators from the United Na- New York (Mr. ACKERMAN) and the gen- tions have suggested that officials of Syria’s new government was formed through a tleman from South Carolina (Mr. WIL- government, at the highest levels, appear to free and fair election led by Lebanese be culpable for the assassination of Rafiq SON) each will control 20 minutes. not in the service of Syria and not in Hariri and the 22 other people; The Chair recognizes the gentleman the debt of Iran. Whereas the people of Lebanon, following from New York. This development, both surprising the murder of Rafiq Hariri, engaged in a GENERAL LEAVE and hopeful, of a Lebanon free to chart massive popular revolt known as the Cedar Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I its own course, was one that Syria and Revolution against Syrian interference in ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Iran couldn’t tolerate. In their minds, their internal affairs and suppression of their bers have 5 legislative days within Lebanon is a fiefdom, a toy. Lebanon is national sovereignty; which to revise and extend their re- a playground for their ambitions and a Whereas the Cedar Revolution, reinforced marks and include extraneous material by international pressure, culminated in the canvas on which to splash their rage rapid withdrawal of Syrian occupation forces on the resolution under consideration. and hatred for the United States and and free elections; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Israel in the modern world. Whereas the current Lebanese government objection to the request of the gen- Madam Speaker, Lebanon, in the has been under steady attack by domestic tleman from New York? minds of Syria’s overlords and Iran’s and foreign forces that have been engaged in There was no objection. ayatollahs, is not for the Lebanese. instigating riots and insurrection, sus- Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I This intolerance, this greedy self-inter- pending the operation of Lebanon’s par- rise in strong support of this resolu- est, this bitter contempt for the rights liament, and perpetrating horrific acts of tion, and yield myself such time as I of others is why we are speaking of terror against the Lebanese people; may consume. Whereas Syria and Iran are seeking to Lebanon in the U.S. House of Rep- Madam Speaker, when the House last resentatives again today. dominate Lebanon through their campaign discussed Lebanon on September 25, I of murder and intimidation aimed at the Lebanon is in grave peril. Lebanon’s Lebanese parliamentary majority and other said that Lebanon was being bullied. independence and sovereignty are anti-Syrian public and political figures; That statement, though true, is insuffi- under attack by Syria and Iran and Whereas Syria and Iran, through their Leb- cient. Lebanon is not being harassed by their bootlicking Lebanese proxies, anese proxies, have demanded the selection invisible unworldly forces. Lebanon is Hezbollah, Amal and the Aounist bloc. of another Lebanese president hand-picked not a victim of fate or destiny or bad Extralegally demanding control of the by the Government of Syria; luck. Lebanese politicians and public presidency, and threatening civil war, Whereas Syria and Iran, in clear con- figures, beginning with Rafiq Hariri this coalition of the wicked and the travention of numerous United Nations Se- and continuing to this day, are not curity Council resolutions, notably 1559 selfish have again brought chaos, vio- (2004), 1655 (2006), 1664 (2006), 1680 (2006), 1701 being assassinated and blown away by lence and terror to Lebanon. It need (2006), and 1757 (2007), have grossly violated falling meteors or volcanic eruptions. not be so. It should not be so. Lebanon’s sovereignty by continuing to pro- Arms do not appear in Lebanon by Syria and Lebanon are responsible vide arms to illegitimate Lebanese militias, magic. Hezbollah’s billions do not fall for the crisis in Lebanon. Syria and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27132 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 Iran are responsible for the crisis in Madam Speaker, I urge our col- and leading Lebanese policymakers not Lebanon. They have trampled on Leb- leagues to support the resolution. to compromise on their commitment anon’s sovereignty and clearly violated Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- to reform the political process by purg- U.N. Security Council resolutions pro- ance of my time. ing from it the influence of Syria, Iran tective of Lebanon. They are the pup- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. and Hezbollah. Our support for the Leb- pet masters pulling on the strings of Madam Speaker, I yield myself such anese people and the pro-democracy Hezbollah, Amal and Aoun. The assas- time as I may consume. forces in Lebanon is vital to counter- sinations of Lebanese members of Par- Madam Speaker, I support this reso- balance the pressures surrounding Leb- liament are their work. The bombings lution, which condemns both Syria and anon. are their work. The threats to estab- Iran for their continuing campaign of The brave people of Lebanon con- lish an extra-legal second government murder and intimidation aimed at tinue to stand against the tyrannical are their work. anti-Syrian politicians and public fig- regime in Damascus, and they deserve Madam Speaker, there is no mystery ures of Lebanon. It warns them against nothing less than our support. It is for here. There is evil, there is greed, there interfering either directly or through this reason that, despite reservations is indecency, and, were I Lebanese, I their many representatives in the Leb- about the implications of some of the might say treason as well. But there is anese presidential elections scheduled clauses in this resolution, I will vote no mystery. Syria and Iran are attack- for later this month. for this resolution, and ask my col- ing Lebanon’s sovereignty no less than Over 2 years after the Cedar Revolu- leagues to do the same. if they sent a fleet of bombers, or a tion, and despite the withdrawal of Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- wave of tanks, or a swarm of infantry. Syrian troops, Lebanon’s fragile gov- ance of my time. That this aggression, this naked ag- ernment continues to be targeted for Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, it gression is being done by proxies, and destruction by internal and external is my pleasure to yield such time as by terrorists, by car bombs, by tele- threats. Hezbollah has continued to she may consume to the gentlewoman phone threats does not make it any carry out its strategy of assassinating from Nevada (Ms. BERKLEY). less aggression, or any less a crime. anti-Syrian Lebanese politicians. The Ms. BERKLEY. Madam Speaker, I Many vital interests of the United aim is to gain a parliamentary major- rise today in support of this important States are at stake. If we want every ity that would allow both Syria and resolution, and I thank the gentleman nation to be secure in its own borders, Iran to impose their choice for a presi- from New York for his continued lead- we cannot tolerate cross-border aggres- dent on the Lebanese people. ership on this important issue. We sion. If we want to see the Middle East Furthermore, the inclusion of pro- often throw around compliments on at peace, we cannot tolerate the re- Syrian, Iranian and terrorist organiza- the floor of the House thanking each sumption of Syrian and Iranian control tions such as Hezbollah in the Leba- other, but in this case, it is truly war- of Lebanon. If we want to encourage nese political process only empowers ranted. The gentleman from New York self-governance around the world, we the Syrian and Iranian regimes and has been a giant on these issues, and I cannot tolerate Lebanon’s democracy holds Lebanon hostage to their whims. thank him so much for that. being subverted by thugs and fanatics. Allowing a terrorist entity to use the Lebanon is at a critical juncture in If we want to see people rising up political process and legitimize itself its history. On the cusp of upcoming against tyranny, as they are today in without first demanding a elections, it can go the way of democ- Burma, we cannot tolerate the reversal renouncement of violence has only racy; or it can go the way of violence, of Lebanon’s glorious Cedar Revolu- served to perpetuate and enhance the terrorism and dictatorship. We there- tion. If we want to see the United Na- threat. fore must stand side-by-side with the tions become a true guardian of peace, We support the underlying intent of forces of democracy in that country we cannot tolerate the will of the this resolution, which is to advocate and protect it from those who seek to international community being for the sovereignty and political inde- scorned by rogue states. unfairly and violently influence the re- Madam Speaker, America must lead. pendence of Lebanon. The Lebanese sults of their free election. Even today, even with Iraq, there is people deserve the right to be free of Two years ago at the United Nations, still no other state that can mobilize interference and intimidation by any the world called on Syria to remove its the international community as can outside country or terrorist group. troops from Lebanon and recognize the United States, and the hour is des- However, despite supporting the resolu- Lebanon’s independence. While perhaps perate. Only if they are convinced that tion, we are concerned about language most of Syria’s troops are out of Leb- the world will not tolerate their ag- in this resolution referring to the en- anon, its continued dangerous influ- gression against Lebanon, will Syria tire Lebanese Parliament as ‘‘demo- ence is undeniable. and Iran back down. This outcome is cratically elected,’’ because it sets a Syria’s proxies in Lebanon have not impossible. dangerous precedent by both legiti- waged a campaign of terror throughout The stakes are exceedingly high. It is mizing and providing congressional ap- the country against those who oppose my hope that the Lebanese Govern- proval for the role of a foreign terrorist its interference. They have bombed, ment and the Bush administration will organization in the political process in they have rioted, they have assas- see this debate in the House as proof Lebanon. Sadly, it legitimizes current sinated, and they have terrorized, and that Congress is watching closely and election law which was constructed by it is undeniable Syria’s hand is behind that we stand ready to help secure Leb- the Syrians and imposed on the Leba- it all. anon’s future as an independent and nese people. Iran too has involved itself in Leb- sovereign state. If we want to end the Finally, it undermines the very es- anon with its support of Hezbollah, a bloodshed in Lebanon and foreclose the sence of United Nations Security Coun- terrorist group whose military is prospect of still greater violence, we cil Resolution 1559, aimed at truly re- stronger than the Lebanese Army. Iran must act now and in concert with the moving Syria from the Lebanese polit- has threatened unspecified con- community of nations. ical process. Elections conducted under sequences if the anti-Syrian majority There is wide support for Lebanon a Syrian-controlled electoral process has the gall to freely elect its own both in Europe and the Arab and Mus- where foreign terrorist organizations president. It has launched attacks lim world, just waiting for a catalyst are allowed to participate without first against Israel to destabilize the region to give it expression. America must be requiring them to lay down their weap- and the Lebanese Government. that catalyst. We are here today to ons should not be considered ‘‘demo- Hezbollah continues to bring arms sound the wake-up call. A brighter fu- cratic’’ by this Chamber. shipments in from Iran through Syria ture for Lebanon, for the Middle East, Madam Speaker, the United States with impunity. and for ourselves awaits our clarion and other responsible nations must en- Lebanon’s stability could be the key call. courage the Government of Lebanon to the future of the Middle East. If the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27133 Lebanese can establish a democracy in in their own country. Hezbollah and of interest in Lebanon, and recently their country, then it would spread to the pro-Syrian factions in Lebanon took the time to travel to Lebanon on other countries in that region, Syria’s know they are in the minority, and a recent trip to the Middle East. Her influence would be weakened and Iran’s have begun a desperation campaign to interest in this country is something plans for regional supremacy and con- kill as many of their opponents as pos- that we should all commend. And so I trol would suffer a serious setback. The sible. Members of the parliament have urge the adoption of this resolution. supporters of terrorism know this, had to go into hiding outside of Leb- Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I Madam Speaker. That is why they have anon, and lay their lives on the line just want to add to the comments by unleashed this campaign of terror to when they return to conduct govern- our good friend Mr. LAHOOD. He will stop Lebanon’s development and influ- ment business. surely be missed in this great Chamber. ence its upcoming election. Others in Lebanon have embarked on He has added much to the dignity, fair- We too must unleash our own cam- a campaign to delay and obstruct the ness, objectiveness and to the thought- paign to support the forces of democ- presidential election process, now de- fulness of this body. And I hope when racy and freedom and stability. We layed since September, late September decency, security and peace does re- must not let the forces of democracy be into October. Rather than face the fact turn to Lebanon, he will be in this defeated or intimidated in Lebanon. that those who wish for Lebanon to be Chamber with us to share in that mo- The Middle East hangs in the balance, independent and free will be successful, ment. and we must not back away from a they choose instead to upend the entire Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. growing democracy that needs our political process rather than see de- Madam Speaker, I have no more speak- help. mocracy succeed. This was clearly evi- ers, I urge support for the resolution Madam Speaker, I urge support for dent in 2004 when the current president promoting the Cedar Revolution, and I this resolution. of Lebanon had his term extended with yield back the balance of my time. Mr. ACKERMAN. Madam Speaker, I Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. the help of Syria and other outside too want to thank Speaker PELOSI for Madam Speaker, I yield such time as forces, an act that was quickly con- her leadership, for taking her time dur- he may consume to the gentleman demned by the United States and the ing her trip to the Middle East to visit from Illinois (Mr. LAHOOD), an es- United Nations. Unfortunately, these Lebanon, and also to try to talk sense teemed member of the Committee on forces continue to try to impose their to the people in Syria as well. Appropriations and a distinguished will on Lebanon today. Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, the United American of Lebanese heritage. The Cedar Revolution in 2005 led to States has a long and deep history of sup- Madam Speaker, prior to yielding, I the withdrawal of Syrian forces that porting the sovereignty and independence of had occupied Lebanon for more than want to note that Mr. LAHOOD has an- the Lebanese people. That is why we must three decades. After the withdrawal, nounced he will not be running for re- condemn in the strongest terms possible con- the government of Prime Minister election next year. I want all of us to tinued Syrian and Iranian interference in Leba- Siniora committed to creating a acknowledge that he will truly be nese affairs. missed. When I was elected 6 years ago, strong, democratic Lebanon, free of oc- The Lebanese parliament is currently en- one the first persons I found out who cupation or outside influence. Lebanon gaged in the process of selecting a new presi- has the respect of the Members here is is fighting many enemies of freedom, dent, a task unfortunately complicated by the indeed RAY LAHOOD. He has made such both within and outside the country. meddling of outsiders, most notably Syria and a great difference for the people of the As Lebanon prepares for presidential Iran, and their terrorist proxy in Lebanon, United States. elections, hopefully in a few weeks, I Hezbollah. Syrian and Iranian interference in I especially remember Congressman believe it is vital that we reiterate our Lebanon must be condemned by the inter- LAHOOD being prophetic. Last year I support for Lebanon and the people of national community in the strongest possible attended a White House meeting with Lebanon. This resolution reaffirms our terms and it must immediately end. the President of members of both par- support of the many United Nations The resolution before the House chronicles ties giving reports on their recent trips resolutions that condemn Syria and the tragic toll exacted on Lebanon and its peo- to Iraq. Congressman LAHOOD pointed Iran for their continued roles in arm- ple by its neighbors. It is a tale of a peaceful out progress in Iraq, but he also stated ing the enemies of a free Lebanon, and people seeking a better future who again and the public needed reassurance of the expresses our appreciation to the many again have seen their hopes dashed due to capture or killing of the al Qaeda lead- countries who have contributed fund- the cruel and opportunistic machinations of er in Iraq, Zarqawi. Just as he con- ing and personnel to the United Na- Iran and Syria. cluded, National Security Advisor Ste- tions Interim Force in Lebanon. I recently met for the second time this year phen Hadley, sitting next to me, re- Our Lebanese friends must know that with Sheikh Saad Hariri, the leader of the ma- ceived an important cell call which he we stand beside them as they continue jority in the Lebanese parliament, whose fam- took and then several hours later could to strengthen their government. I want ily has given so much for the freedom of the announce: the butchering beheader to particularly compliment President Lebanese people. Mr. Hariri made an eloquent Zarqawi had been killed by a successful Bush, Secretary Rice, and the whole appeal for help from the Congress of the American airstrike. Bush team for the interest they have United States and other parliamentary bodies expressed in Lebanon, for the interest to expose the interference of non-Lebanese b 1445 they have shown in this country and groups in the selection of Lebanon’s next Mr. LAHOOD. Madam Speaker, I their ability to have a democracy and president. I commend the bipartisan leader- thank the gentleman very much for his to hold elections. ship of the House Foreign Affairs Committee kind remarks. Last week, the son of Rafiq Hariri for acting quickly so the House could go on Madam Speaker, I rise today in was in Washington and had an oppor- record against these tactics before the next strong support of H. Res. 738, a resolu- tunity to meet with many officials of meeting of the Lebanese parliament later this tion that strongly condemns the ongo- the Congress and of the Bush adminis- month. ing campaign of violence and assas- tration. I know he was gratified by the The politically-motivated violence that has sination directed towards the people of support he has received from Congress been so much a part of Lebanon’s recent his- Lebanon and their democratically and from the Bush administration. As tory has not dampened the desire of the Leba- elected government. he returned to Lebanon, I know he nese people for self-determination. We have all seen the horrific news re- went reassured that our country is The Cedar Revolution was an eloquent and ports of the assassinations and at- with Lebanon, that our country is for powerful testament to that fact; a fact which tempted assassinations of anti-Syrian free elections as soon as possible. deserves the respect of all nations. Passage lawmakers in Lebanon. The brave men I also want to compliment Speaker of this resolution puts the House squarely on and women who are struggling to move PELOSI who has personally discussed the side of the freedom-loving people of Leb- Lebanon forward have become targets this issue with me and has a great deal anon and I urge its adoption.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27134 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 Mr. ACKERMAN. I yield back the and proper incentives to stimulate markets organizations. As renewable energy use balance of my time. and infrastructure; and continues to expand, new innovations, The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Whereas public policies aimed at enhanc- including the promising growth of cel- ing renewable energy production and accel- CAPPS). The question is on the motion lulosic ethanol, will not only provide erating technological improvements will fur- offered by the gentleman from New ther reduce energy costs over time and in- for our energy needs; they will also York (Mr. ACKERMAN) that the House crease market demand: Now, therefore, be it produce environmental and conserva- suspend the rules and agree to the reso- Resolved by the House of Representatives (the tion benefits. lution, H. Res. 738. Senate concurring), That it is the sense of I think the future of energy produc- The question was taken. Congress that it is the goal of the United tion from agriculture and forestry is The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the States that, not later than January 1, 2025, the most exciting thing that has hap- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being the agricultural, forestry, and working land pened in rural America in my lifetime. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. of the United States should provide from re- newable resources not less than 25 percent of The 25x25 Resolution states our com- Mr. LAHOOD. Madam Speaker, on the total energy consumed in the United mitment to support the development of that I demand the yeas and nays. States and continue to produce safe, abun- renewable energy sources. I believe we The yeas and nays were ordered. dant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber. can not only meet but exceed the goal The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- of 25 percent by the year 2025. ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the ant to the rule, the gentleman from But every journey starts with a first Chair’s prior announcement, further Minnesota (Mr. PETERSON) and the gen- step, and this resolution is a very im- proceedings on this motion will be tleman from Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE) portant first step that we can take in postponed. each will control 20 minutes. achieving this energy independence. f The Chair recognizes the gentleman Madam Speaker, I thank my col- 25 BY 25 RESOLUTION from Minnesota. leagues for their support and again Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. urge the support of the House for the Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such passage of this resolution. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- rules and agree to the concurrent reso- I rise today in support of H. Con. Res. ance of my time. lution (H. Con. Res. 25) expressing the 25, and urge its adoption by the House. Mr. GOODLATTE. Madam Speaker, I sense of Congress that it is the goal of H. Con. Res. 25 embodies the vision of yield myself such time as I may con- the United States that, not later than farmers and ranchers who have been sume. January 1, 2025, the agricultural, for- leaders in renewable energy and land Madam Speaker, I would first like to estry, and working land of the United conservation activities, and recognizes thank the gentleman from Minnesota, States should provide from renewable that forestry and agriculture will play the chairman of the committee, for his resources not less than 25 percent of a leading role in our country’s transi- leadership in bringing this resolution the total energy consumed in the tions to energy independence. The before the Congress again, and the gen- United States and continue to produce 25x25 Resolution sets a national energy tleman from Pennsylvania, Mr. safe, abundant, and affordable food, independence goal that by the year HOLDEN, for his involvement in this as feed, and fiber. 2025, 25 percent of the total energy con- well. The Clerk read the title of the con- sumed in the United States should The resolution, also known as 25x25, current resolution. come from homegrown, renewable recognizes the importance of agri- The text of the concurrent resolution sources. culture in meeting our energy needs is as follows: This resolution has received strong and sets a noble goal for American ag- H. CON. RES. 25 bipartisan support, was passed out of riculture: to produce 25 percent of the Whereas the United States has a quantity the House Agriculture Committee total energy consumed in the United of renewable energy resources that is suffi- under my good friend, Mr. GOODLATTE’s States from the renewable resources of cient to supply a significant portion of the leadership last year, and again in May our agriculture, forestry and working energy needs of the United States; lands by the year 2025. Whereas the agricultural, forestry, and under the new Congress. The 25x25 Res- working land of the United States can help olution has been carefully crafted to We have made significant progress in ensure a sustainable domestic energy sys- set national renewable energy produc- developing a robust industry using ag- tem; tion targets, while allowing farmers, ricultural crops as well as animal Whereas accelerated development and use ranchers, entrepreneurs and industry waste to produce ethanol and biodiesel. of renewable energy technologies provide nu- the flexibility needed to reach these In 2006 alone, the renewable fuels in- merous benefits to the United States, includ- important goals. dustry added more than 1.05 billion gal- ing improved national security, improved Madam Speaker, the new face of en- lons of new ethanol to the market- balance of payments, healthier rural econo- ergy security and rural development is place. It is projected that without any mies, improved environmental quality, and abundant, reliable, and affordable energy for in the form of a biofuels plant, a gasi- new technological breakthroughs, the all citizens of the United States; fier, a windmill, a methane digester or industry already has the potential to Whereas the production of transportation any other technology that will reduce produce more than 11 billion gallons fuels from renewable energy would help the dependence on foreign energy sources. per year within the next decade. United States meet rapidly growing domes- In times of high energy prices, I can While the domestic production of en- tic and global energy demands, reduce the think of no one better to supply the ergy has been exciting, there are still dependence of the United States on energy United States with a renewable source many renewable energy sources yet to imported from volatile regions of the world of energy than the same American be explored and developed. There are a that are politically unstable, stabilize the wide variety of agricultural products cost and availability of energy, and safe- farmers and ranchers who have pro- guard the economy and security of the vided the United States and the world and by-products that can be converted United States; with an abundance of safe food and to clean, renewable energy sources. In Whereas increased energy production from fiber. fact, there are sources of renewable en- domestic renewable resources would attract Expanding the production and the ergy in every one of our 50 States, in- substantial new investments in energy infra- use of renewable energy is an impor- cluding wind, solar, hydropower and structure, create economic growth, develop tant priority, not just for agriculture, biomass. The development of cellulosic new jobs for the citizens of the United but for the entire country in our pur- technology has enormous potential to States, and increase the income for farm, suit of energy independence. The 25x25 bolster the renewable fuel market in- ranch, and forestry jobs in the rural regions of the United States; Coalition has grown over the past sev- side the corn belt and well beyond. Whereas increased use of renewable energy eral years, and now includes endorse- I am particularly excited about the is practical and can be cost effective with ments from more than 590 business, opportunity to use forest biomass as a the implementation of supportive policies conservation, agriculture and forestry component of our renewable energy

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27135 supply. Forest biomass is plentiful and new markets and income opportunities that we need to take advantage of in available in many States. Almost two- to keep them on the land and keep this country; and if we do not, we will thirds of the Commonwealth of Vir- their land working. At the same time, remain to be dependent on the smooth, ginia is forested, as is much of the greater focus on cellulosic feedstocks continuous flow of oil out of the Per- southeastern United States. In fact, can reduce our reliance on corn for re- sian Gulf and Mexico and Venezuela. today we have roughly the same newable fuels. We have an opportunity to do some- amount of forest land as we had 100 Increased development of renewable thing beginning today. years ago. Trees are an abundant re- energy opens new markets for our Na- As we were writing the 2007 Ag bill, source and are available for conversion tion’s producer; provides consumers members of my subcommittee, we trav- into both wood products and biofuels with a safe, sustainable, environ- eled to Penn State, to NC State, to the year-round. mentally friendly and renewable source USDA labs and looked at the research Every year we grow almost twice as of energy; and decreases our Nation’s that is being done on cellulosic ethanol much forest biomass as we harvest. dependency on foreign oil. and biodiesel; and when you look at the This wood and wood waste has the po- 25x25 is a vision we can all get be- possibilities of the entire country, not tential to produce enough electricity hind, as 600 groups already have, in- one region excluding another, having to power 43 million households, or cluding agriculture and forestry the ability to participate in a move to- enough ethanol to increase our domes- groups, as well as business and environ- wards energy independence, when we tic supply by almost 10-fold. As we find mental organizations. Over 20 of our look at cellulosic ethanol or biodiesel more ways to use forest biomass in our Nation’s Governors, along with 72 bi- in the feedstocks that are so abundant, energy supply, we also have the oppor- partisan cosponsors in the House, have it’s absolutely imperative that we take tunity to improve forest health, remov- recognized that this is a goal, though advantage of those and pass this legis- ing materials that fuel wildfires and in- challenging, that is worth striving for. lation today. sect and disease infestations. I encourage my colleagues to join us As the ranking member mentioned, Renewable energy development can in recognizing the important role in the energy title we have in excess of create valuable markets for many of American agriculture plays in domes- a $2 billion loan guarantee program to the waste materials which are cur- tic energy production and work with us help this infant industry take hold and rently a burden on America’s farmers, to turn the goal of 25x25 into a reality. allow the people on Wall Street, the in- such as animal waste, harvest by-prod- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- vestors, the private sector to be part- ners with the government as we move ucts and damaged crops. Farmers con- ance of my time. this forward. tinue to face steep environmental regu- Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. So, Madam Speaker, I rise today in lations in handling animal waste, and Madam Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman strong support of this legislation and converting this waste into renewable urge its adoption. from Pennsylvania (Mr. HOLDEN), the fuels is a win-win for farmers and the Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. chairman of the Conservation, Credit, environment. In fact, I would like to Madam Speaker, I am pleased to yield Energy, and Research Subcommittee. see the word ‘‘waste’’ taken out of such time as he may consume to the Mr. HOLDEN. Madam Speaker, I American agriculture since almost ev- gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. thank the chairman for yielding me erything produced on our farms can be KAGEN), a new member of our com- time and thank him for his leadership used or reused for some other purpose. mittee who has been a leader on this and that of Mr. GOODLATTE, leadership The current tax credits and renew- issue as well as many others. able fuels standard, along with the in his role as ranking member and Mr. KAGEN. Madam Speaker, I phaseout of MTBE, has helped fuel in- former chairman of the committee, on thank Chairman PETERSON and thank vestment in new ethanol and biodiesel this very important issue. Ranking Member GOODLATTE for allow- plants, and created more markets for Madam Speaker, we have an energy ing me to participate on a bipartisan agriculture products. It is obvious that crisis in this country, and we need to committee, a committee whose exam- current policies have successfully es- take advantage of our own natural re- ple should be followed by the remain- tablished a thriving, renewable fuels sources. This piece of legislation before der of this Chamber. It has been a great market. We should now focus on policy us today is going to address the re- pleasure for me to participate on this that will develop commercial cellulosic sources under our jurisdiction as mem- Agriculture Committee. ethanol and allow new markets to bers of the Ag Committee, but I would My home State of Wisconsin has been drive production. be negligent as a proud son of the coal a leader on this issue of renewable en- regions of Pennsylvania, the anthracite b 1500 ergy. Why? Because we need an energy coal fields, if I didn’t mention that I policy today that is not put together New proposed initiatives are ex- hope that future pieces of legislation behind closed doors but out in the tremely ambitious and can only be that come before this body also address open, in a committee forum and here achieved with contributions from all the opportunity of coal-to-liquid, how on the House floor. areas of the agriculture sector, includ- we need to take advantage of the vast Wisconsin has established its own re- ing grains, plants, trees and wood resources that we have in coal in this newable energy standard of 10 percent waste, vegetable oil, and animal fat country. renewable by 2015, and judging by to- and waste. I would say to those who criticize the day’s oil price that may reach $85 per The 2002 farm bill included the first- environmental aspects of coal-to-liquid barrel, it can’t come too soon. ever energy title with programs to help to just come to my home in St. Clair, This resolution of 25x25, which I’m a renewable fuel producers purchase and Pennsylvania, in Schuykill County and proud cosponsor of, indicates our Na- expand operations and purchase feed- look at 200- to 300-foot comb banks, tion’s desire to become energy inde- stocks and also established programs waste coal, that can be cleaned up and pendent. By declaring our intent to to make grants and loans to farmers, made into liquid fuel. So I hope in fu- provide 25 percent of our Nation’s en- ranchers and small businesses to pur- ture proceedings before this House ergy from renewable sources by 2025, chase renewable energy systems and we’re able to address that. we’re taking a critical step in securing make energy efficiency improvements But I stand here proudly as a member the energy and environmental needs of on farming operations. of the Ag Committee and chairman of our future generations. The energy title of the House’s 2007 the Energy Subcommittee, in coopera- As a member of the Ag Committee, I farm bill builds on the 2002 bill by pro- tion with my chairman and ranking know the potential of our farms, the viding nearly $3 billion to promote the member, to support this legislation. potential of our forests, especially in commercial production of cellulosic As was mentioned by the chairman northern Wisconsin, and the potential ethanol. These initiatives will help and the ranking member, we have an of our working lands across the coun- farmers and forest owners by creating abundance of agriculture resources try. If we achieve the goals outlined in

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27136 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 this resolution, we will not only pro- dustry to more than double its produc- riculture, and I look forward to work- vide for our Nation’s energy require- tion capacity in only 3 years; and the ing with my colleagues to making the ments, but we’ll also develop innova- benefits to the economy, to consumers aspirations a reality. tive industries and supply countless and to the environment have been tre- Mr. GOODLATTE. Madam Speaker, I numbers of new jobs in this developing mendous; and as the ranking member have no further speakers at this time, field of renewable energy and at the noted, with the advancements in cellu- and I yield back the balance of my same time will continue to guarantee losic ethanol, every region of the coun- time. that we will all serve our Nation well try will soon benefit as so many States Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. as a leader in the world. have already done. Madam Speaker, I just want to again Madam Speaker, it is no surprise According to a recent study by thank my good friend Mr. GOODLATTE today that we need a new energy pol- LECG, a global expert services firm, for his leadership on this issue and the icy, and this is a great start to a great the combination of spending for annual rest of the members of our committee new beginning. operations, ethanol transportation and who have worked very hard. We’ve pro- Mr. GOODLATTE. Madam Speaker, I capital spending for new plants under duced a farm bill that is going to do reserve the balance of my time. construction added $41.9 billion of gross our part in getting this country off of Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. output to the American economy in energy independence. Madam Speaker, I am now pleased to 2006 alone, over $1 billion of that in my I also want to thank our leadership, yield such time as she may consume to home State of South Dakota. Even especially Speaker PELOSI for her lead- the gentlelady from South Dakota (Ms. more important, much of this eco- ership on this issue. HERSETH SANDLIN) who has been a lead- nomic benefit has been realized by As I said, we have a tremendous op- er on renewable energy in her State small communities in rural areas that portunity in rural America and agri- and in the country for a long time. have faced considerable economic chal- culture with this whole effort to get Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN. Madam lenges in recent decades. energy independent in this country, Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Moreover, oil imports are the single and this resolution will help us by es- Minnesota for yielding. tablishing that goal. I rise today in strong support of largest component of our Nation’s ex- In Minnesota, where I’m proud to be House Concurrent Resolution 25, com- panding trade deficit. The production from, we have led the way. I was just at monly referred to by my constituents, of nearly 5 billion gallons of ethanol in a grand opening on Friday of a new and it sounds like the constituents of 2006 means that last year the U.S. im- plant that’s turning turkey manure many others, as 25x25. I’m an original ported 206 million fewer barrels of oil, into electricity, and we have had man- cosponsor of this resolution, and I com- valued at more than $11 billion, than would have been the case without eth- dates in Minnesota in ethanol and bio- mend Chairman PETERSON and Ranking diesel, electricity, and it works. Member GOODLATTE for their superb anol. We’ve had a tremendous economic leadership on advancing this important Finally, the environmental benefits development that’s come about because resolution, on the overall issue of ad- of using renewable fuels abound. The of the renewable energy industry that vancing renewable energy in American use of 10 percent ethanol blends re- agriculture, and for their efforts in duces greenhouse gas emissions by 12 we’ve developed in Minnesota. So we’re bringing this legislation to the floor to 19 percent compared with conven- proud on the Ag Committee of our today. tional gasoline. Ethanol reduces tail- work, and we urge our colleagues to This resolution is as bold as it is pipe carbon monoxide emissions by as join us in supporting H. Con. Res. 25. straightforward. It simply states the much as 30 percent, and tailpipe fine Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam United States expects our Nation’s ag- particulate matter emissions by as Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H. ricultural, forestry and working land much as 50 percent. In 2004 alone, eth- Con. Res. 25, expressing the sense of Con- to provide from renewable resources anol use in the U.S. reduced CO2-equiv- gress that it is the goal of the United States and sustainable resources not less than alent greenhouse gas emissions by that, not later than January 1, 2025, the agri- 25 percent of total U.S. energy con- more than 7 million tons, equal to re- cultural, forestry, and working land of the sumption by 2025, while continuing to moving the annual emissions of more United States should provide from renewable produce the world’s safest, most abun- than 1 million cars from the road. resources not less than 25 percent of the total dant, most affordable food and feed. That’s why this resolution and this energy consumed in the United States and This goal is both exciting and achiev- entire debate are so important. Con- continue to produce safe, abundant, and af- able, and rural America stands ready gress is currently considering new en- fordable food, feed, and fiber. I am proud to to assume the challenge. Today’s reso- ergy policy legislation, providing us an join over 70 of my colleagues in cosponsoring lution compels us as a Nation to con- opportunity to build on the policies of this important legislation. I would like to thank sider, to devise, and to implement a 2 years ago. In the coming weeks, I’m my distinguished colleague Congressman PE- strategy for realizing this critical goal. hopeful that we’ll finalize this energy TERSON for introducing this bill, as well for his In recent years, we’ve taken impor- bill and send it to the President, but leadership on this issue as the Chairman of tant incremental steps in support of re- we must take this opportunity to be the Agriculture Committee. newable energy. The most significant bold. Madam Speaker, the issue of energy is not and positive example of this commit- The final bill should certainly con- only a critical economic issue, it is an urgent ment was the passage of the Energy tain initiatives to promote energy con- national security issue which has reached cri- Policy Act of 2005, which contained the servation, but it must also require that sis proportions. With gasoline prices at record first-ever renewable fuel standard, long we increase our domestic production of levels, the American people are suffering for advocated by Chairman PETERSON and renewable energy, both in the elec- our dependence on foreign oil. many others in this Chamber and in tricity sector and in the transportation In addition to being from the energy capital the Senate, a national mandate for the sector. of the world, for the past 12 years I have been usage of renewable energy; and it has The success of our initial renewable the Chair of the Energy Braintrust of the Con- been a resounding success. energy mandate indicates the wisdom gressional Black Caucus. During this time, I In 2004, we produced less than 3.5 bil- of that policy and demonstrates the have hosted a variety of energy braintrusts de- lion gallons of ethanol in the United need to be even bolder, even more for- signed to bring in all of the relevant players States. By the end of this calendar ward looking and even more com- ranging from environmentalists to producers of year, we’ll have the capacity to mitted to achieving energy independ- energy from a variety of sectors including coal, produce more than 7 billion gallons of ence in this country. electric, natural gas, nuclear, oil, and alter- clean, renewable, domestically grown This resolution today clearly out- native energy sources as well as energy pro- ethanol in this country. lines an appropriately aggressive goal ducers from West Africa. My energy This forward-looking and innovative for our country over the next 18 years braintrusts were designed to be a call of ac- policy has enabled the U.S. ethanol in- and recognizes the role of American ag- tion to all of the sectors who comprise the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27137 American and international energy industry, to tiple policy objectives. It decreases America’s The resolution also advocates for an imple- the African American community, and to the reliance on foreign sources of energy, creates mentation strategy that is ‘‘practical’’ and ‘‘cost nation as a whole. new farm income, and fosters good steward- effective.’’ Congress should heed this advice. Energy is the lifeblood of every economy, ship of resources. It must seek to accomplish the goal of House especially ours. Producing more of it leads to Clearly, Nebraska is a leader in America’s Concurrent Resolution 25, but it should not more good jobs, cheaper goods, lower fuel renewable energy future. We will soon be the adopt policies that are enacted at the expense prices, and greater economic and national se- second leading producer of ethanol in the Na- of one renewable resource over another or at curity. Bringing together thoughtful yet dis- tion, and we are home to cutting edge tech- the expense of preexisting domestic energy parate voices to engage each other on the nologies that are producing renewable fuels sources. We must find comprehensive solu- issue of energy independence has resulted in and electricity from wastes at animal feeding tions to our energy needs. the beginning of a transformative dialectic operations. In addition, developments in bio- In the United States today we are seeing which can ultimately result in reforming our mass and wind energy are very encouraging. great progress in expanding the scope of re- energy industry to the extent that we as a na- This kind of innovation will only continue to newable energy. One recent development that tion achieve energy security and energy inde- grow as more of America’s energy comes I believe will help us accomplish the goal of 25 pendence. from renewable sources. x ’25 is the conception of the cellulosic ethanol This Congress has demonstrated its com- Madam Speaker, America’s renewable en- industry, an ethanol industry that utilizes non- mitment to taking our Nation in a new direc- ergy future is now. This is a very exciting op- grain based plant products to produce ethanol. tion, toward energy security and away from portunity for our farmers to lead the way for In my home State of Kansas, it was recently dependence on foreign oil. Today, we are con- clean, environmentally-friendly energy produc- announced that construction of one of the Na- sidering legislation, known as the ‘‘25 by ’25 tion. I urge my colleagues to support H. Con. tion’s first industrial-sized cellulosic ethanol proposal,’’ that expresses the sense of Con- Res. 25. plants will begin in Hugoton, KS. I am proud gress that the goal of the U.S. is that Amer- Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Madam Speaker, that this monumental step in the biofuel indus- ica’s farms, forests, and ranches provide 25 today the House of Representatives is consid- try is occurring in Kansas and I hope that this percent of the total energy consumed in Amer- ering an important piece of legislation. House technology can continue to develop over time. Concurrent Resolution 25 expresses ica from renewable resources by 2025, while Although development of the cellulosic eth- Congress’s support for a goal that is an es- continuing to produce safe, abundant, and af- anol industry is a great achievement, we must sential component in our attempt to achieve fordable food, feed, and fiber. realize that ethanol is not the only component Madam Speaker, we live in a nation of ex- energy independence. That goal is to produce needed to accomplish the 25 x ’25 vision. 25 percent of our Nation’s energy needs from traordinary resources. As world oil prices con- Often overlooked are the contributions of wind renewable resources by the year 2025. I sup- tinue to soar, now reaching a record $86 per and solar energy. To accomplish the goal of port the goal enumerated in this concurrent barrel, it is vital that harness our vast re- 25 x ’25, it will take the contributions of all the resolution because it is not a blanket endorse- sources here at home. This legislation lays out Nation’s citizens. Wind and solar projects may ment of any particular renewable. Instead, it is an ambitious goal, one which will require inno- not only need to be welcomed into our com- inclusive and accommodates all forms of re- vation and new thinking about national prior- munities but in some instances literally into newable energy including all forms of biofuel ities. However, I believe that the goal of pro- our backyards. Emerging technologies are and wind, solar, geothermal, and hydro en- ducing 25 percent of America’s energy from making small-scale wind and solar power a re- ergy. renewable resources is well worth aiming for. ality. In addition, House Concurrent Resolution 25 Also, lost in the debate is the need to con- Renewable energy can be harnessed in does not proclaim renewable resources are serve energy. The 25 x ’25 goal is more easily every one of America’s 50 States. It can come the sole solution to this United States energy achieved if we control our accelerated quest from resources including wind, solar, hydro- crisis. Rather, it sets an ambitious, yet achiev- for more energy. If we can find an economical power, and biofuels, and it is currently the able goal for the renewable resources sector, and technological means of increasing fuel fastest growing energy sector. In particular, while recognizing that in the next 20 years re- economy in the cars and trucks we manufac- ethanol introduces the possibility that we can newable resources will not be the only method ture, it will be easier for biofuels like ethanol produce 25 percent of our projected gasoline necessary to meet our energy needs. The and biodiesel to capture a greater share of an use in 2025 from farm and forest resources, flexible, multifaceted nature of this concurrent existing market. including many waste materials. resolution is the model for which this Nation Finally, while I am an arduous supporter of Both the House and the Senate have taken should build its future energy policy. renewable energy, we must not overlook tradi- an important first step toward achieving this The United States must look to alternative tional domestically produced energy sources. critical goal by passing comprehensive and bi- energy sources to meet our Nation’s energy Congress must not punish existing and still partisan energy security measures. These ini- needs. In recent years, oil imports have feasible forms of domestic energy in its at- tiatives have included critical proposals aimed soared. We now import approximately 60 per- tempt to grow the renewable market. Although at reducing our dependence on foreign oil; cent of the oil used in this country. Some of not directly implicated by the 25 x ’25 goal, ef- lowering energy costs through greater effi- these imports come from countries that have ficient development of renewable energy mar- ciency, cleaner energy, and smarter tech- populations hostile to the United States and its kets cannot proceed without existing forms of nology; creating new American jobs; and re- citizens. The consequence of our reliance on energy. For example, nitrogen fertilizer is a ducing global warming. imports of oil from volatile regions is that a key component producing the corn from which Madam Speaker, the legislation we are con- portion of the money we spend to supply our ethanol is made. Most nitrogen fertilizer uti- sidering today has the support of a broad energy needs may actually go to fund terrorist lized in the United States is produced using range of farm organizations, along with lead- groups that wish to do us harm. Supplanting natural gas. ers from business, labor, conservation, envi- foreign oil imports with home-grown renewable The vision embodied by House Concurrent ronmental, and religious groups. It sets an am- energy not only keeps economic activity in the Resolution 25 is a goal that Congress should bitious but achievable goal, and will make im- United States, but is a vital component of na- support and the American people should work portant strides toward achieving energy inde- tional security. to achieve. Utilizing renewable resources in a pendence. I strongly urge my colleagues to As I previously stated, the 25 x ’25 vision is responsible fashion is good for the environ- join me in supporting this legislation. an inclusive goal that strives to be responsible ment, good for U.S. workers, and helps move Mr. FORTENBERRY. Madam Speaker, I am in its mission. The resolution does not endorse the Nation toward energy independence. pleased to be an original cosponsor of H. Con. actions that will skew the marketplace. It calls Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. Res. 25, which calls for 25 percent of Amer- for solutions that are ‘‘practical’’ and ‘‘cost ef- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- ica’s energy supply to come from agriculture fective.’’ The goal is not endorsed to the det- ance of my time. and rural based renewable energy sources by riment of existing demands on our renewable The SPEAKER pro tempore. The 2025. This 25x25 approach is a worthy goal. resources. House Concurrent Resolution 25 question is on the motion offered by Renewable energy holds wonderful promise states that in attaining the 25 percent bench- the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. for rural America, which can benefit exponen- mark, the Nation should ‘‘continue to produce PETERSON) that the House suspend the tially from these trends. Production of renew- safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and rules and agree to the concurrent reso- able fuels and renewable energy meets mul- fiber.’’ lution, H. Con. Res. 25.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27138 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 The question was taken; and (two- rename the main post office in New Or- guardsmen serving per capita than any thirds being in the affirmative) the leans from the New Orleans Main Office other State in the Nation. However, rules were suspended and the concur- Window Service to the Louisiana Louisiana’s contributions to the armed rent resolution was agreed to. Armed Services Veterans Memorial services does not come without cost. A motion to reconsider was laid on Post Office. During the current war in Iraq, Lou- the table. I would like to thank Chairman WAX- isiana lost more than 100 of its service- f MAN for his leadership in bringing this men and women and over 500 have been bill to the floor today as well as my wounded; yet this is not the only area GENERAL LEAVE colleague Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, as well in which our armed servicemen and Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota. as fellow members of the Louisiana women have paid a high price. Unfortu- Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous con- congressional delegation who join me nately, some of our veterans have had sent that all Members may have 5 leg- as cosponsor of this measure. to fight two wars, one abroad and then islative days in which to revise and ex- As we approach the commemoration one back at home. I am very pleased tend their remarks on the concurrent of Veterans Day, it is important to this Congress has recognized that to resolution just considered. note that the State of Louisiana has some great measure and has done much The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there made many contributions to each more this year for our veterans than objection to the request of the gen- branch of our armed services and, by ever before. But in my district, where tleman from Minnesota? extension, to the defense of this Na- the Veterans Administration Hospital There was no objection. tion. My State of Louisiana is home to remains closed, this notion is particu- f many proud armed service veterans larly poignant of two wars. The closure LOUISIANA ARMED SERVICES dating from World War I to the present of this hospital has left many veterans VETERANS POST OFFICE military engagement in Iraq. I am in my district with no choice but to proud to say that many of my fellow travel long distances either to Shreve- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- Louisianans have volunteered and sac- port, Louisiana, or Jackson, Mis- er, I move to suspend the rules and rificed as soldiers and as families of sissippi, for hospital care. Though the pass the bill (H.R. 2089) to designate soldiers in the defense of this great Na- Veterans Administration has recently the facility of the United States Postal tion, and it is only appropriate that we announced plans to rebuild a bigger Service located at 701 Loyola Avenue memorialize them in this significant and better hospital in New Orleans, and in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the way. Louisiana is home to well over I applaud the decision for it is the right ‘‘Louisiana Armed Services Veterans 370,000 uniformed veterans. This in- one, those doors will still not open for Post Office’’. cludes nearly 120,000 who served in a few years, leaving many veterans The Clerk read the title of the bill. World War II, 47,000 in the Korean War, The text of the bill is as follows: with few options. The VA has also suf- 115,000 in the Vietnam War, and 80,000 fered through a backlog of 6,000 Vet- H.R. 2089 in Desert Storm, the first Gulf War. erans Administration claims in Lou- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- However, simply citing statistics isiana alone right now. The problem is resentatives of the United States of America in does not give a complete picture. It nationwide and it is growing. Congress assembled, doesn’t give a complete picture of the So today, with Veterans Day not far SECTION 1. LOUISIANA ARMED SERVICES VET- sacrifices nor contributions made on off, we honor and recognize our vet- ERANS POST OFFICE. behalf of the soldiers nor does it detail (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the erans in Louisiana who have paid a United States Postal Service located at 701 the historical relationship of Louisiana high price for our collective freedom. Loyola Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the armed services branches of our We do this by memorializing them in shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Lou- Nation. It could be easily argued that this significant way and memorializing isiana Armed Services Veterans Post Of- the very battle that propelled America their sacrifices forever by renaming fice’’. onto the world stage as a political and the Main Post Office Building in New (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, military power was fought on January Orleans the Louisiana Armed Services map, regulation, document, paper, or other 8, 1815, just below New Orleans, the record of the United States to the facility re- Veterans Memorial Post Office. I urge ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Battle of New Orleans. Louisiana mili- passage of this bill. be a reference to the ‘‘Louisiana Armed tary posts were key supply points for Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I yield Services Veterans Post Office’’. the Mexican War of 1848. The Nation’s myself such time as I may consume. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- first African American woman to earn Madam Speaker, I rise today to urge ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- her star as a general in the U.S. Army passage of H.R. 2089, to designate the linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentle- was Sherian Grace Cadoria, who grew U.S. Postal Service location at 701 Loy- woman from North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) up in Marksville, LA, and graduated ola Avenue in New Orleans as the Lou- each will control 20 minutes. from my alma mater at Southern Uni- isiana Armed Services Veterans Post The Chair recognizes the gentleman versity in Baton Rouge. Office. from Illinois. Louisiana is also home to three From the Battle of New Orleans in major military installations, the War of 1812, to the Chinese Bandits b 1515 Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier who laid the groundwork for U.S. air GENERAL LEAVE City, the Army’s Fort Polk Joint Read- superiority in the Asian theater in Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- iness Training Center near Leesville, World War II, to LTG Russell Honore’s er, I ask unanimous consent that all and in my district, the Belle Chase leadership of the military response to Members may have 5 legislative days naval facility across the Mississippi Hurricane Katrina, Louisianans have in which to revise and extend their re- River from New Orleans. Each installa- been at the forefront of defending this marks. tion is an integral part of its respective country from the time of its founding The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there community. Each also employs many to this very day. objection to the request of the gen- local residents and has a profound im- Louisiana’s fighters have always tleman from Illinois? pact on the economy of our State. been known for being a little tougher, There was no objection. I would be remiss, Madam Speaker, a little wilder, a little crazier, if you Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- were I not to mention the Louisiana will, than their counterparts from else- er, it is my pleasure to yield such time National Guard, which calls New Orle- where. It made them perfect for some as he might consume to the sponsor of ans home at Jackson Barracks. The missions, but not so perfect for others. this legislation, Representative JEF- National Guard has made significant But the end result always has been FERSON from Louisiana. contributions within the State as well that they have been quick in the Bayou Mr. JEFFERSON. Madam Speaker, I as abroad. During the first Gulf War, State to take up arms whenever their rise today as the sponsor of H.R. 2089 to Louisiana had the highest number of country needed them.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27139 Consider Claire Chennault. In 1937, ton and the soldiers who served under The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Chennault, a captain in the U.S. Army their leadership. President Eisenhower ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- Air Corps, progenitor of the Air Force, referred to Louisianan Andrew Jackson linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentle- resigned his commission to go to China Higgins as ‘‘the man who won the woman from North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) on behalf of Madam Chaing Kai-shek to war.’’ In New Orleans, Higgins designed each will control 20 minutes. help the Chinese build an air force to and built amphibious landing craft The Chair recognizes the gentleman fend off the Japanese. He did not leave that made possible the invasions of from Illinois. until World War II ended in 1945. In the enemy-held Pacific Islands and the GENERAL LEAVE interim, he helped organize an air force coast of France D–Day invasion. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- that featured strategically located air- Rural southeast Louisiana was na- er, I ask unanimous consent that Mem- fields and an air raid warning system tive soil for two Marine Corps com- bers may have 5 legislative days in built from scratch that protected all of manders, General John Archer Lejeune which to revise and extend their re- what was then known as Free China. and General Robert Barrow. The Na- marks. Without his work, American air power tion’s first black woman to earn her The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there could not have functioned in China. stars as a U.S. Army General, Sherian objection to the request of the gen- Later, Chennault was to describe the Grace Cadoria, grew up in Marksville, tleman from Illinois? air raid warning system as a vast spi- Louisiana. There was no objection. der net of people, radios, telephones, The Louisiana veterans for centuries Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- and telegraph lines that covered all of have served and defended our country er, it is my pleasure to yield such time Free China accessible to enemy air- with exemplary valor and honor. And as he might consume to the author of craft. In addition to continuous intel- so, Madam Speaker, I commend my this resolution, the sponsor of this leg- ligence of enemy attacks, the net colleague, Representative WILLIAM islation, Representative PATRICK MUR- served to locate and guide lost friendly JEFFERSON, for introducing this legis- PHY from Pennsylvania. planes, direct aid to friendly pilots who lation and urge its passage. Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Penn- had crashed or bailed out, and helped I reserve the balance of my time. sylvania. Madam Speaker, I thank the guide our technical intelligence ex- Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I yield gentleman from Illinois. I rise today with pride to honor one perts to wrecks or crashed enemy air- back the balance of my time. of our Nation’s finest sons. Nathaniel craft. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- DeTample, Nate to his friends and fam- In other words, something out of er, I yield back the balance of my time. ily, Baby Boy to his National Guard nothing. The same as the muskets The SPEAKER pro tempore. The unit, died in Iraq on August 9, 2005. He Louisianans used to fend off the British question is on the motion offered by was 19 years old. in New Orleans, and General Honore the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Nate was an Eagle Scout, an Eagles used to help rebuild Louisiana after DAVIS) that the House suspend the fan, a standout wrestler at Pennsbury Katrina. It is a tradition well worth rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2089. High School, and a friend to all who honoring, and this measure does just The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the knew him. Today, we pay tribute. that. Madam Speaker, the legislation be- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being in the affirmative, the ayes have it. fore us today will name the post office ance of my time. building in Morrisville, Bucks County, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- Pennsylvania, the Nate DeTample Post er, I yield myself such time as I might er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. Office Building. consume. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I am proud that this will be the first Madam Speaker, as a Member of the Pennsylvania post office named after House Committee on Oversight and ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Chair’s prior announcement, further an Iraq war veteran. His name will ap- Government Reform, I am pleased to pear for all to see at 950 West Trenton join my colleague in the consideration proceedings on this motion will be postponed. Avenue, a sign of the spirit we honor. of H.R. 2089, which names a postal fa- Madam Speaker, today we give cility in New Orleans, Louisiana, after f thanks to Nate and to his family for the Louisiana armed services veterans. NATE DETAMPLE POST OFFICE their service to our Nation. Nate joined H.R. 2089 which was introduced by BUILDING the Pennsylvania National Guard to Representative WILLIAM JEFFERSON on serve. He planned to be a police officer May 1, 2007, was reported from the Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- er, I move to suspend the rules and like his dad, but he never got that Oversight Committee on September 20, chance. He was always first in line to 2007, by voice vote. This measure has pass the bill (H.R. 3297) to designate the facility of the United States Postal wrestling practice and always had a the support of the entire Louisiana positive attitude. Bucks County Police congressional delegation. Service located at 950 West Trenton Avenue in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, Chief Ken Coluzzi said Nate was a nice Madam Speaker, the Louisiana boy and a fine young man who was armed services veterans were recog- as the ‘‘Nate DeTample Post Office Building’’. going to be outstanding. It seems that nized for their significant contribu- is who is over there, overseas. There tions to our country early in the 19th The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: are a lot of outstanding young men and and 20th centuries. During the War of women who just want to do the right 1812, Louisiana’s veteran troops, which H.R. 3297 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- thing for their country, outstanding included French, Spanish, African, young heroes who put their lives on the Anglo, Creole, and Native American resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, line every single day. people, under General Andrew Jackson, SECTION 1. NATE DETAMPLE POST OFFICE 1530 decisively defeated the British forces BUILDING. b on January 8, 1815. This battle forced (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Nate served in the Pennsylvania Na- the British to recognize the United United States Postal Service located at 950 tional Guard’s Alpha Company, 1st States’ claim to Louisiana and helped West Trenton Avenue in Morrisville, Penn- Battalion, 111th Infantry, a unit that establish America as a political and sylvania, shall be known and designated as proudly traces its roots back to the military power. the ‘‘Nate DeTample Post Office Building’’. founding of our Nation and the Minute- In the 20th century, the famous Lou- (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other men of the Revolutionary War, a rich isiana maneuvers held at Fort Polk, record of the United States to the facility re- history that Nate honored with his un- Louisiana, in 1940 tested the mettle of ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to forgettable spirit. future World War II Army Generals be a reference to the ‘‘Nate DeTample Post Madam Speaker, his friend said in Dwight D. Eisenhower and George Pat- Office Building’’. tribute that Nate was one of the nicest

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27140 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 guys ever. You never saw him down. risville, PA, his name so that we may The Clerk read the title of the bill. You didn’t have to meet Nate to know not forget his courage, his bravery and The text of the bill is as follows: what kind of man, what kind of soldier the price he paid for us. H.R. 3572 he was. Madam Speaker, I ask that my col- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- When it came time for him to be laid leagues join me in support of this fit- resentatives of the United States of America in to rest, scores of people lined the ting tribute. Congress assembled, streets to say goodbye and to give I reserve the balance of my time. SECTION 1. WALLACE S. HARTSFIELD POST OF- thanks, a true testament to his spirit, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- FICE BUILDING. his sacrifice, and the impact he had on er, I yield myself such time as I might (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the the lives that he touched. consume. United States Postal Service located at 4320 Blue Parkway in Kansas City, Missouri, Madam Speaker, Nate’s mom and Madam Speaker, as a member of the House Committee on Oversight and shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Wal- dad, Kim and Glenn, asked at Nate’s lace S. Hartsfield Post Office Building’’. Government Reform, I’m pleased to funeral that all of us pray for Nate’s (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, fellow soldiers and their families. join my colleagues in the consideration map, regulation, document, paper, or other Today, before this great body, with of H.R. 3297, which names the postal fa- record of the United States to the facility re- great pride, I repeat their request, and cility in Morrisville, PA, after Nate ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to ask that we make it our mission to DeTample. be a reference to the ‘‘Wallace S. Hartsfield honor the fallen and stand up for those H.R. 3297, which was introduced by Post Office Building’’. who are still fighting. Representative PATRICK MURPHY on The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- With his service, Nate DeTample August 1, 2007, was reported from the ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- showed us true energy, faith, and devo- Oversight Committee on September 20, linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentle- tion. His memory will light our world. 2007, by voice vote. This measure has woman from North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) In closing, I want to share how Nate the support of the entire Pennsylvania each will control 20 minutes. signed one of his letters home from congressional delegation. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Iraq: ‘‘Rock Steady, Nate.’’ Madam Speaker, PFC Nathaniel E. from Illinois. Madam Speaker, I hope my col- DeTample was killed on August 9, 2005, GENERAL LEAVE leagues join me in honoring one of in an attack by small arms fire in Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- those rocks of our community, Nate Beiji, Iraq. The attack occurred while er, I ask unanimous consent that all DeTample. Rock steady. he was investigating a rocket-propelled Members may have 5 legislative days Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I yield grenade incident. He was assigned to in which to revise and extend their re- myself as much time as I may con- the 1st Battalion, 111 Infantry Regi- marks. sume. ment, Pennsylvania Army National The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there It is an honor for me to speak today Guard in Philadelphia. objection to the request of the gen- about an American hero who showed Private DeTample was a wrestler, an tleman from Illinois? great bravery and loyalty to his coun- Eagle Scout, and a criminal justice There was no objection. try well beyond his 19 years. major at Shippenburg University. He Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- On August 9, 2005, a roadside bomb was deployed to Iraq in March 2005 for er, it is my pleasure to yield such time took the life of Nate DeTample, extin- the purpose of performing stability and as he might consume to the sponsor of guishing his hopes and dreams, an end- support operations in the Beiji area this legislation, Representative EMAN- ing to what, by all accounts, was an ex- north of Baghdad. He served his coun- UEL CLEAVER of Missouri. emplary life. try with honor and distinction. Mr. CLEAVER. Madam Speaker, I During his high school years, Nate And so, Madam Speaker, I commend very proudly stand here today to rec- DeTample was remembered as an im- my colleague, Representative MURPHY, ommend the Reverend Dr. Wallace S. pressive young man and an extremely for introducing this legislation, and Hartsfield, a minister in the Fifth Con- nice guy. urge its swift passage. gressional District, which I very proud- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- His personality was such that he al- ly serve, be given the honor of having ance of my time. ways reached out to others with a a postal facility named in his honor at Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I urge handshake and asked how they were 4320 Blue Parkway in Kansas City, Mis- all Members to support the passage of doing. He showed great leadership and souri. All nine members of the Missouri H.R. 3297, and I yield back the balance ability as a wrestler for Pennsbury delegation have signed on to this bill, of my time. High School. One of his coaches re- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- and they signed on for one real reason. membered him as a hard worker and al- er, I yield back the balance of my time. It is this: ways being the first to practice. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Rev. Hartsfield is an American story. It was Nate’s dream to become a po- question is on the motion offered by He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on lice officer, much like his father, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. November 12 in 1929. He was raised by Glenn, a detective for the Lower DAVIS) that the House suspend the his mother. He was the only child and Makefield Police Department. With rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3297. yet she worked and struggled and this dream in mind, Nate joined the The question was taken; and (two- pushed him. He eventually graduated National Guard after he graduated and thirds being in the affirmative) the from high school and then served a 3- headed off to college at Shippensburg rules were suspended and the bill was year tour of duty with the United University, where he majored in crimi- passed. States Army. He returned to this coun- nal justice. He was, however, called to A motion to reconsider was laid on try and attended Clark College, which serve his country before he could com- the table. is now called Clark Atlanta University. plete his first year of study. Some f He received a bachelor’s degree, and might have complained, but Nate be- then he went on to receive a Master’s lieved in the mission and served to the WALLACE S. HARTSFIELD POST of Divinity at Gammon Theological best of his abilities. OFFICE BUILDING Seminary, which is known as the Inter- Upon learning of Nate’s death, the Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- denominational Theological Seminary flag at the Lower Makefield Police De- er, I move to suspend the rules and today. He’s received a number of hon- partment was flown at half mast. This pass the bill (H.R. 3572) to designate orary doctorate degrees, and he is rec- was a fitting tribute for someone who the facility of the United States Postal ognized in our community as a man paid the ultimate sacrifice for his Service located at 4320 Blue Parkway who is always going to be where some- country and his community. It is also in Kansas City, Missouri, as the ‘‘Wal- thing good is happening. a fitting tribute that we give the post lace S. Hartsfield Post Office Build- He has been a strong worker in the office on West Trenton Avenue in Mor- ing’’. field of diversity. He is a man who has

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27141 been able to bring the clergy together His steadfast dedication to Kansas gress of National Black Churches and from across racial and even religious City and the surrounding area have past president of the General Baptist lines. He’s known as the dean of helped solidify the community and State Convention of Missouri, Kansas, preachers in our community, and I shape it into what it is today. However, and Nebraska. He has served as an ad- dubbed him the ‘‘Godfather of Preach- his leadership and influence have ex- junct professor and guest lecturer at ers’’ because of the respect he receives tended well beyond the boundaries of numerous colleges and universities. from members of the clergy. Anytime his duty as a minister. He has fought to Rev. Hartsfield is a well-respected anything in our community is going on promote, protect, and ensure civil lib- man of faith, and on January 1, 2008, he that is productive and meaningful, you erties for all races, not only at home will retire as senior pastor of the Met- can expect to see Rev. Wallace S. but across the Nation. And he served as ropolitan Missionary Baptist Church. Hartsfield present. president of the greater Kansas City So, Madam Speaker, I commend my This postal designation is the first chapter of Operation PUSH, an organi- colleague, the Reverend Representative I’ve ever introduced, and one of the zation dedicated to the promotion of EMANUEL CLEAVER, for introducing this reasons that I feel strongly about this religious and social development and legislation. I enthusiastically support is the post office delivers mail to ev- human rights. this legislation and urge its passage. eryone, and if you look at the life and He is a former chairman of the Con- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- work of the Reverend Wallace S. gress of National Black Churches that ance of my time. Hartsfield, that is exactly what he’s represents over 65,000 churches. He has Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I urge done. He has delivered ministry, friend- also served in many positions within all Members to support the passage of ship and civic concern to everyone in the National Baptist Convention of H.R. 3572. our community, and so a post office, I America. Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- think, is very, very appropriate to bear The reverend was appointed by the ance of my time. his name. Governor to serve as commissioner on Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- And so, Madam Speaker, it would be the Missouri Highway Commission and er, I yield back the balance of my time. my hope that this body would allow was at the forefront of efforts to con- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. our community to celebrate fully his struct the Metropolitan Homes, a 60- CAPPS). The question is on the motion retirement at a November 9 banquet, unit low-income housing development. offered by the gentleman from Illinois during which time I would like to Despite all of his work and the de- (Mr. DAVIS) that the House suspend the proudly announce that the United mands for his time and attention, they rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3572. States Congress has named a post of- did not detract from his love for his The question was taken; and (two- fice in his honor. family. The reverend just celebrated thirds being in the affirmative) the Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I yield his 50th anniversary with his wife, Ma- rules were suspended and the bill was myself as much time as I may con- tilda Hopkins. They are the proud par- passed. sume. ents of four children. A motion to reconsider was laid on I rise today to pay tribute to Rev. Madam Speaker, I ask that my col- the table. Wallace S. Hartsfield, a family man, leagues join me, Mr. CLEAVER, and all f community activist, and man of God. of the members of the Missouri delega- RECESS Rev. Hartsfield was born in Atlanta, tion in congratulating Rev. Hartsfield Georgia, on November 12, 1929. After a on his retirement, wish him well in his The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- 3-year tour of duty with the United new endeavors, and join us in sup- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair States Army, he went on to receive a porting the naming of the post office declares the House in recess until 4 bachelor of arts degree from Clark Col- facility on Blue Parkway in Kansas p.m. today. lege, now Clark Atlanta University. City in his honor. Accordingly (at 3 o’clock and 47 min- Three years later, in 1957, he received a Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess Master of Divinity degree. ance of my time. until 4 p.m. today. The list of honorary degrees Rev. f Hartsfield has earned is long and dis- b 1545 tinguished. They include a Doctor of Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- b 1600 Divinity from both Western Baptist er, I yield myself such time as I may AFTER RECESS Bible College in Kansas City, Missouri, consume. The recess having expired, the House and Virginia Seminary and College of As a member of the House Committee was called to order by the Speaker pro Lyncher, Virginia. on Oversight and Government Reform, tempore (Ms. BERKLEY) at 4 p.m. While his list of academic accom- I am pleased to join my colleague in f plishments is impressive, the work he the consideration of H.R. 3572, which has done since the end of his formal names a postal facility in Kansas City, MELANIE BLOCKER-STOKES POST- education is even more so. His first MO, after Wallace S. Hartsfield, Sr. PARTUM DEPRESSION RESEARCH pastorate was in Pickens, South Caro- H.R. 3572, which was introduced by AND CARE ACT lina, and he served in the States of Representative EMANUEL CLEAVER on Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I Kansas, Florida, and Georgia before September 18, 2007, was reported from move to suspend the rules and pass the settling into a position at the Metro- the Oversight Committee on October 4, bill (H.R. 20) to provide for research on, politan Missionary Baptist Church lo- 2007, by voice vote. This measure has and services for individuals with, cated in Kansas City, Missouri, a place the support of the entire Missouri con- postpartum depression and psychosis, he has preached for over 40 years. gressional delegation. as amended. Rev. Hartsfield will retire on Janu- Madam Speaker, Rev. Dr. Wallace S. The Clerk read the title of the bill. ary 1, 2008, as senior pastor. During his Hartsfield, Sr.’s dedication and service The text of the bill is as follows: long service to the church, he became to the people of Kansas City goes back H.R. 20 affectionately known as the dean of many years. He is a committed com- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Kansas City Ministers; and the cospon- munity activist, civil servant, and has resentatives of the United States of America in sor of this bill, Mr. CLEAVER, has nick- served as the senior pastor of the Met- Congress assembled, named him the Godfather of Preachers ropolitan Missionary Baptist Church SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. because of the knowledge he possesses since 1972. He is the vice president-at- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Melanie and his impressive oratory skills. He large of the Economic Development Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research has become a mentor not only for those Commission of the National Baptist and Care Act’’. in the local ministry, but for commu- Convention of America, Incorporated. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. nity leaders as well. He is a former chairman of the Con- The Congress finds as follows:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 6333 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27142 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 (1) Postpartum depression is a devastating causes of, and to find a cure for, postpartum nity-based organization, hospice, ambulatory mood disorder which strikes many women dur- conditions. Activities under such subsection care facility, community health center, migrant ing and after pregnancy. shall include conducting and supporting the fol- health center, or homeless health center; or any (2) Postpartum mood changes are common and lowing: other appropriate public or nonprofit private en- can be broken into three subgroups: ‘‘baby (1) Basic research concerning the etiology and tity. blues’’, which is an extremely common and the causes of the conditions. (c) CERTAIN ACTIVITIES.—To the extent prac- less severe form of postpartum depression; (2) Epidemiological studies to address the fre- ticable and appropriate, the Secretary shall en- postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, which quency and natural history of the conditions sure that projects under subsection (a) provide are more severe than baby blues and can occur and the differences among racial and ethnic services for the diagnosis and management of during pregnancy and anytime within the first groups with respect to the conditions. postpartum conditions. Activities that the Sec- year of the infant’s birth; and postpartum psy- (3) The development of improved screening retary may authorize for such projects may also chosis, which is the most extreme form of and diagnostic techniques. include the following: postpartum depression and can occur during (4) Clinical research for the development and (1) Delivering or enhancing outpatient and pregnancy and up to 12 months after delivery. evaluation of new treatments, including new bi- home-based health and support services, includ- (3) ‘‘Baby blues’’ is characterized by mood ological agents. ing case management, screening, and com- swings, feelings of being overwhelmed, tearful- (5) Information and education programs for prehensive treatment services for individuals ness, irritability, poor sleep, mood changes, and health care professionals and the public. with or at risk for postpartum conditions; and a sense of vulnerability. SEC. 102. NATIONAL PUBLIC AWARENESS CAM- delivering or enhancing support services for (4) The symptoms of postpartum mood and PAIGN. their families. anxiety disorders are the worsening and the (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the National (2) Delivering or enhancing inpatient care continuation of the baby blues beyond the first Institutes of Health and the Administrator of management services that ensure the well-being days or weeks after delivery. the Health Resources and Services Administra- of the mother and family and the future devel- (5) The symptoms of postpartum psychosis in- tion are encouraged to carry out a coordinated opment of the infant. clude losing touch with reality, distorted think- national campaign to increase the awareness (3) Improving the quality, availability, and or- ing, delusions, auditory hallucinations, para- and knowledge of postpartum depression and ganization of health care and support services noia, hyperactivity, and rapid speech or mania. postpartum psychosis. (including transportation services, attendant (6) Each year over 400,000 women suffer from (b) PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS.—Activi- care, homemaker services, day or respite care, postpartum mood changes, with baby blues af- ties under the national campaign under sub- and providing counseling on financial assist- flicting up to 80 percent of new mothers; section (a) may include public service announce- ance and insurance) for individuals with postpartum mood and anxiety disorders impair- ments through television, radio, and other postpartum conditions and support services for ing around 10 to 20 percent of new mothers; and means. their families. postpartum psychosis striking 1 in 1,000 new SEC. 103. BIENNIAL REPORTING. (d) INTEGRATION WITH OTHER PROGRAMS.—To mothers. Section 403(a)(5) of the Public Health Service the extent practicable and appropriate, the Sec- (7) Postpartum depression is a treatable dis- Act (42 U.S.C. 283(a)(5)) is amended— retary should integrate the program under this order if promptly diagnosed by a trained pro- (1) by redesignating subparagraph (L) as sub- title with other grant programs carried out by vider and attended to with a personalized regi- paragraph (M); and the Secretary, including the program under sec- men of care including social support, therapy, (2) by inserting after subparagraph (K) the tion 330 of the Public Health Service Act. medication, and when necessary hospitaliza- following: SEC. 202. CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS. tion. ‘‘(L) Depression.’’. A grant may be made under section 201 only (8) All too often postpartum depression goes SEC. 104. LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF RELATIVE if the applicant involved makes the following undiagnosed or untreated due to the social stig- MENTAL HEALTH CONSEQUENCES agreements: ma surrounding depression and mental illness, FOR WOMEN OF RESOLVING A PREG- (1) Not more than 5 percent of the grant will NANCY. the myth of motherhood, the new mother’s in- be used for administration, accounting, report- (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of ability to self-diagnose her condition, the new ing, and program oversight functions. Congress that the Director of the Institute may mother’s shame or embarrassment over dis- (2) The grant will be used to supplement and conduct a nationally representative longitudinal cussing her depression so near to the birth of not supplant funds from other sources related to study (during the period of fiscal years 2008 her child, the lack of understanding in society the treatment of postpartum conditions. through 2018) of the relative mental health con- and the medical community of the complexity of (3) The applicant will abide by any limitations sequences for women of resolving a pregnancy postpartum depression, and economic pressures deemed appropriate by the Secretary on any (intended and unintended) in various ways, in- placed on hospitals and providers. charges to individuals receiving services pursu- cluding carrying the pregnancy to term and (9) Untreated, postpartum depression can lead ant to the grant. As deemed appropriate by the parenting the child, carrying the pregnancy to to further depression, substance abuse, loss of Secretary, such limitations on charges may vary term and placing the child for adoption, mis- employment, divorce and further social alien- based on the financial circumstances of the in- carriage, and having an abortion. This study ation, self-destructive behavior, or even suicide. dividual receiving services. (10) Untreated, postpartum depression impacts may assess the incidence, timing, magnitude, (4) The grant will not be expended to make society through its effect on the infant’s phys- and duration of the immediate and long-term payment for services authorized under section ical and psychological development, child abuse, mental health consequences (positive or nega- 201(a) to the extent that payment has been neglect, or death of the infant or other siblings, tive) of these pregnancy outcomes. made, or can reasonably be expected to be made, and the disruption of the family. (b) REPORT.—Beginning not later than 3 years with respect to such services— after the date of the enactment of this Act, and TITLE I—RESEARCH ON POSTPARTUM (A) under any State compensation program, periodically thereafter for the duration of the DEPRESSION AND PSYCHOSIS under an insurance policy, or under any Fed- study under subsection (a), the Director of the SEC. 101. EXPANSION AND INTENSIFICATION OF eral or State health benefits program; or Institute should prepare and submit to the Con- ACTIVITIES. (B) by an entity that provides health services gress reports on the findings of the study. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health and on a prepaid basis. Human Services, acting through the Director of TITLE II—DELIVERY OF SERVICES RE- (5) The applicant will, at each site at which the National Institutes of Health and the Direc- GARDING POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION the applicant provides services under section tor of the National Institute of Mental Health AND PSYCHOSIS 201(a), post a conspicuous notice informing indi- (in this title referred to as the ‘‘Institute’’), is SEC. 201. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM OF viduals who receive the services of any Federal encouraged to continue aggressive work on GRANTS. policies that apply to the applicant with respect postpartum depression and postpartum psy- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health and to the imposition of charges on such individuals. chosis. Human Services (in this title referred to as the SEC. 203. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. (b) COORDINATION WITH OTHER INSTITUTES.— ‘‘Secretary’’) should in accordance with this The Secretary may provide technical assist- The Director of the Institute should continue to title make grants to provide for projects for the ance to assist entities in complying with the re- coordinate activities of the Director under sub- establishment, operation, and coordination of quirements of this title in order to make such en- section (a) with similar activities conducted by effective and cost-efficient systems for the deliv- tities eligible to receive grants under section 201. the other national research institutes and agen- ery of essential services to individuals with cies of the National Institutes of Health to the postpartum depression or postpartum psychosis TITLE III—GENERAL PROVISIONS extent that such Institutes and agencies have (referred to in this section as a ‘‘postpartum SEC. 301. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. responsibilities that are related to postpartum condition’’) and their families. To carry out this Act and the amendments conditions. (b) RECIPIENTS OF GRANTS.—A grant under made by this Act, there are authorized to be ap- (c) PROGRAMS FOR POSTPARTUM CONDI- subsection (a) may be made to an entity only if propriated— TIONS.—In carrying out subsection (a), the Di- the entity is a public or nonprofit private entity, (1) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; and rector of the Institute is encouraged to continue which may include a State or local government; (2) such sums as may be necessary for fiscal research to expand the understanding of the a public or nonprofit private hospital, commu- years 2009 and 2010.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 6333 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27143 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- understand their condition and have news accounts of the missing Melanie ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from access to the resources that they need Stokes, a new mother, a successful Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the gen- has been unwavering. I commend him businesswoman, and my constituent. tleman from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) for his hard work, and I urge all of my Despite her family’s valiant interven- each will control 20 minutes. colleagues to join me in supporting tions, Melanie’s psychosis was so se- The Chair recognizes the gentle- this life-saving legislation. vere that she slipped away from her woman from Wisconsin. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- family and from her friends and trag- GENERAL LEAVE ance of my time. ically ended her life. Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I Afterwards, I reached out to ask unanimous consent that all Mem- yield myself such time as I may con- Melanie’s mother, Carol Blocker, and bers have 5 legislative days to revise sume. was told of her daughter’s diagnosis and extend their remarks and include Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- and suicide that occurred as a result of extraneous material on the bill under port of H.R. 20, the Melanie Blocker- postpartum psychosis. And sometime consideration. Stokes Postpartum Depression Re- later, Madam Speaker, I talked with The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there search and Care Act, and join my col- Dr. Nada Stotland of the American objection to the request of the gentle- leagues in commending Mr. RUSH for Psychiatric Association, who is an- woman from Wisconsin? bringing the bill to the floor. other constituent of mine, and she de- There was no objection. As has been mentioned, the bill high- tailed the value in additional research. Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I lights the need to increase awareness And she discussed the underreporting yield myself such time as I may con- of postpartum depression and expand and mixed diagnosis of postpartum de- sume. the knowledge of its terrible side ef- pression and psychosis in our country. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- fects. There is no denying, the needs for re- port of H.R. 20, the Melanie Blocker- It’s important to note that as many sources to combat postpartum depres- Stokes Postpartum Depression Re- as 80 percent of women experience sion grow more and more and more search and Care Act of 2007. some mood disturbances after preg- each year. Here are the facts, Madam The birth of a child can be a joyous nancy, and for most women the symp- Speaker: and exciting time, but following child- toms are mild and go away on their Research indicates that some form of birth, some women may experience own; but 10 to 20 percent of women de- postpartum depression affects approxi- postpartum disorders that can ad- velop a more disabling form of mood mately one in 1,000 new mothers, re- versely affect a woman’s mental disorder called postpartum depression. sulting in up to 800,000 cases annually. This legislation encourages the con- health. According to the American Col- Of the new postpartum cases this year, tinuation of research being done by lege of Obstetricians and Gyne- less than 15 percent of mothers will re- Federal agencies as to the cause of cologists, about 10 percent of new ceive treatment. However, with treat- postpartum depression and how it can moms experience postpartum depres- ment, over 90 percent of these mothers be better treated. And with my col- sion, a form of depression that can de- could overcome their depression. And leagues, I stand in support of the legis- velop within the first 6 months after approximately every 50 seconds, a new lation and hope my colleagues will join giving birth. mother will begin struggling with the For women with postpartum depres- me. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- affects of mental illness. sion, feelings such as sadness, anxiety, Madam Speaker, these facts are pro- ance of my time. and restlessness can be so strong that Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I am found. And in the words of Carol they interfere with daily tasks. Rarely, pleased to yield 7 minutes to the gen- Blocker, ‘‘Hundreds of thousands of a more extreme form of depression tleman from Illinois, the bill’s author, women who have suffered from known as postpartum psychosis can de- Mr. RUSH. postpartum depression and psychosis velop. Postpartum depression and psy- Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, I want are still waiting for this Congress to chosis can have an adverse effect on a to thank the gentlelady from Wis- act 6 years after the legislation has woman’s mental health and impair consin for yielding me this time on this been introduced.’’ their ability to bond with their new- very important matter. Madam Speaker, I want to thank you born child. Madam Speaker, I rise today in for this day, because today Ms. Blocker The legislation before us today will strong support of H.R. 20, the Melanie and hundreds of thousands of mothers go a long way towards helping to in- Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression will not have to wait any longer for crease awareness of postpartum depres- Research and Care Act. Congress to act. sion and psychosis. H.R. 20 encourages I would like to thank Chairman DIN- My legislation, to sum it up, would the Secretary of Health and Human GELL; Ranking Member BARTON; my encourage the Secretary of Health and Services and the Director of the Na- colleague, Congressman PITTS; and the Human Services to further research at tional Institutes of Health to expand members of the Energy and Commerce the National Institutes of Health on and intensify research on postpartum Committee who unanimously sup- postpartum depression. depression and to conduct and support ported this legislation’s passage out of My legislation would also finance a research in an effort to find a cure for committee. national public awareness campaign to postpartum depression and psychosis. Madam Speaker, after 6 long, ardu- bring this illness out of the dark and Furthermore, this legislation encour- ous years, today marks an important shed new light on how to screen and ages the NIH to carry out a national step in the protracted journey for Con- treat mothers. It would also add de- campaign to increase awareness of gress to recognize postpartum depres- pression to the biennial report the Na- postpartum depression, and it directs sion as a national priority. I am so tional Institutes of Health must sub- Health and Human Services to make proud that nearly 130 bipartisan co- mit to the Congress. grants to help with coordinating the ef- sponsors have united with me today to Lastly, my bill will finance much- fective delivery of essential services to say no longer will postpartum depres- needed grants to public and nonprofit individuals with postpartum depres- sion be dismissed as mere ‘‘baby organizations to establish and operate sion, as well as their families. blues.’’ programs that provide screening, treat- I would like to extend a special By passing H.R. 20, Congress will fi- ment and various health care and sup- thank you to our Commerce, Trade and nally put significant money and atten- port services to individuals with Consumer Protection Subcommittee tion into research, screening, treat- postpartum depression or postpartum chairman, Mr. RUSH, who has cham- ment, and education for mothers suf- psychosis. pioned this bill’s cause. His commit- fering from this disease. Moreover, Madam Speaker, this bill ment to ensuring that women who suf- Sadly, Madam Speaker, I was moved is an affordable approach to research fer from postpartum depression better to author H.R. 20 after watching the and services. The CBO estimates that

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27144 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 H.R. 20 costs less than $500,000 per year, cent: woman 35 and older had the lowest rate, many as 30,000 individuals may be living with and $18 million over 5 years. 6.4 percent. In California, woman who are ALS in the United States today. This is good policy, Madam Speaker. young and/or without health insurance would (7) Studies have found relationships between This is good politics. And this is a good ALS and environmental and genetic factors, but benefit most from the screening, counseling, those relationships are not well understood. public health bill. diagnosis, and treatment for postpartum de- (8) Scientists believe that there are significant I want to take a moment, Madam pression that this legislation authorizes. ties between ALS and other motor neuron dis- Speaker, just to thank the many orga- H.R. 20, the Melanie Blocker-Stokes eases. nizations and groups, groups like Postpartum Depression Research and Care (9) Several ALS disease registries and data- Postpartum Support International, Act, would ensure that woman at risk for or bases exist in the United States and throughout whose president right now sits in the with postpartum depression are provided ade- the world, including the SOD1 database, the gallery, Ms. Susan Stone; the Family quate and timely prevention and mental health National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Mental Health Foundation; the Amer- Stroke repository, and the Department of Vet- services. erans Affairs ALS Registry. ican Psychological Association; the If we are to have any hope of preventing (10) A single national system to collect and American Psychiatric Association; the deaths among new mothers and children from store information on the prevalence and inci- American College of Obstetricians and this disease, we must identify ways by which dence of ALS in the United States does not Gynecologists; and groups like the we can effectively treat and prevent exist. Children’s Defense Fund, the Melanie postpartum psychosis. (11) In each of fiscal years 2006 and 2007, Con- Blocker-Stokes Foundation, Suicide I extend my gratitude and thanks to Rep- gress directed $887,000 to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to begin a nationwide Prevention Action Network, Planned resentative RUSH for bringing this important ALS registry. Parenthood Federation of America De- piece of legislation to the House. His commit- (12) The Centers for Disease Control and Pre- pression and Bipolar Support Alliance, ment to this issue is commendable. vention and the Agency for Toxic Substances the Mental Health Alliance, NARAL, Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I and Disease Registry have established three so many organizations, including the yield back the remainder of my time. pilot projects, beginning in fiscal year 2006, to National Alliance for Mental Illness, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The evaluate the science to guide the creation of a the Community Behavioral Healthcare question is on the motion offered by national ALS registry. Association, and the March of Dimes. I the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. (13) The establishment of a national registry want to thank these individuals and BALDWIN) that the House suspend the will help— rules and pass the bill, H.R. 20, as (A) to identify the incidence and prevalence of various activists for their testimony at ALS in the United States; hearings, for their support, and for amended. (B) to collect data important to the study of their participation. The question was taken. ALS; Madam Speaker, lastly, I want to The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the (C) to promote a better understanding of ALS; thank the Members of this Congress, opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being (D) to collect information that is important for those who, when I asked to become co- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. research into the genetic and environmental fac- sponsors, they indicated that they were Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, on tors that cause ALS; familiar because they had personal in- that I demand the yeas and nays. (E) to strengthen the ability of a clearing- The yeas and nays were ordered. house— volvement, this dreaded disease has (i) to collect and disseminate research findings touched them personally; and I want to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- on environmental, genetic, and other causes of thank them for their support. ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the ALS and other motor neuron disorders that can Madam Speaker, I urge that this Chair’s prior announcement, further be confused with ALS, misdiagnosed as ALS, body pass this much-needed legislation, proceedings on this motion will be and in some cases progress to ALS; that this body, indeed, give women the postponed. (ii) to make available information to patients about research studies for which they may be el- help that they need in fighting this f very, very difficult disease. igible; and ALS REGISTRY ACT (iii) to maintain information about clinical Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I specialists and clinical trials on therapies; and yield back the balance of my time. (F) to enhance efforts to find treatments and Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, in move to suspend the rules and pass the a cure for ALS. closing, I wish to urge my colleagues to bill (H.R. 2295) to amend the Public SEC. 3. AMENDMENT TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH support this important bill. As we have Health Service Act to provide for the SERVICE ACT. heard, postpartum depression is a very establishment of an Amyotrophic Lat- Part P of title III of the Public Health Service serious women’s health issue. This bill eral Sclerosis Registry, as amended. Act (42 U.S.C. 280g et seq.) is amended by add- will raise awareness about postpartum The Clerk read the title of the bill. ing at the end the following: depression and will further research in The text of the bill is as follows: ‘‘SEC. 399R. AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS REGISTRY. an effort to find a cure. H.R. 2295 ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.— Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- b 1615 ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after resentatives of the United States of America in the receipt of the report described in subsection Again I want to commend my col- Congress assembled, (b)(3), the Secretary, acting through the Direc- league (Mr. RUSH) for his incredibly SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. tor of the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- hard work on this bill, and I urge my This Act may be cited as the ‘‘ALS Registry vention and in consultation with a national vol- colleagues to support its passage. Act’’. untary health organization with experience Ms. RICHARDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise SEC. 2. FINDINGS. serving the population of individuals with today to support H.R. 20, the Melanie Blocker- Congress makes the following findings: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (referred to in this Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and (1) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (referred to section as ‘ALS’), shall— ‘‘(A) develop a system to collect data on ALS Care Act. in this section as ‘‘ALS’’) is a fatal, progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects motor and other motor neuron disorders that can be Postpartum depression is a serious mental nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. confused with ALS, misdiagnosed as ALS, and health problem that can have significant con- (2) The average life expectancy for a person in some cases progress to ALS, including infor- sequences for both the new mother and fam- with ALS is 2 to 5 years from the time of diag- mation with respect to the incidence and preva- ily. Statistics show up to 800,000 women an- nosis. lence of the disease in the United States; and nually develop this diagnosable prenatal mood (3) The cause of ALS is not well understood. ‘‘(B) establish a national registry for the col- disorder; shockingly, less than 15 percent of (4) There is only one drug currently approved lection and storage of such data to include a mothers will receive treatment for the disease. by the Food and Drug Administration for the population-based registry of cases in the United States of ALS and other motor neuron disorders In California, the results from a 2004 Cali- treatment of ALS, which has thus far shown only modest effects, prolonging life by just a few that can be confused with ALS, misdiagnosed as fornia Women’s Health 2007 study indicated months. ALS, and in some cases progress to ALS. that younger females were most at risk for (5) There is no known cure for ALS. ‘‘(2) PURPOSE.—It is the purpose of the reg- postpartum depression. Females 19 and (6) More than 5,000 individuals in the United istry established under paragraph (1)(B) to younger had rates of risk of more than 20 per- States are diagnosed with ALS annually and as gather available data concerning—

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 6333 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27145 ‘‘(A) ALS, including the incidence and preva- ‘‘(c) GRANTS.—Notwithstanding the rec- bers have 5 legislative days to revise lence of ALS in the United States; ommendations of the Advisory Committee under and extend their remarks and include ‘‘(B) the environmental and occupational fac- subsection (b), the Secretary, acting through the extraneous material on the bill under tors that may be associated with the disease; Director of the Centers for Disease Control and consideration. ‘‘(C) the age, race or ethnicity, gender, and Prevention, may award grants to, and enter into family history of individuals who are diagnosed contracts and cooperative agreements with, pub- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there with the disease; lic or private nonprofit entities for the collec- objection to the request of the gentle- ‘‘(D) other motor neuron disorders that can be tion, analysis, and reporting of data on ALS woman from Wisconsin? confused with ALS, misdiagnosed as ALS, and and other motor neuron disorders that can be There was no objection. in some cases progress to ALS; and confused with ALS, misdiagnosed as ALS, and Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I ‘‘(E) other matters as recommended by the Ad- in some cases progress to ALS. yield myself such time as I might con- visory Committee established under subsection ‘‘(d) COORDINATION WITH STATE, LOCAL, AND sume. (b). FEDERAL REGISTRIES.— Madam Speaker, I rise in support of ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In establishing the Na- ‘‘(b) ADVISORY COMMITTEE.— H.R. 2295 the ALS Registry Act. ‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 90 days tional ALS Registry under subsection (a), the after the date of the enactment of this section, Secretary, acting through the Director of the Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall— disease, is a fatal, progressive neuro- shall establish a committee to be known as the ‘‘(A) identify, build upon, expand, and coordi- degenerative disease affecting approxi- Advisory Committee on the National ALS Reg- nate among existing data and surveillance sys- mately 5,600 Americans each year. It is istry (referred to in this section as the ‘Advisory tems, surveys, registries, and other Federal pub- estimated that as many as 30,000 Amer- Committee’). The Advisory Committee shall be lic health and environmental infrastructure wherever possible, including— icans have ALS at any given time with composed of at least one member, to be ap- an average life expectancy of 2 to 5 pointed by the Secretary, acting through the Di- ‘‘(i) the 3 ALS registry pilot projects initiated rector of the Centers for Disease Control and in fiscal year 2006 by the Centers for Disease years from the time of diagnosis. Prevention, representing each of the following: Control and Prevention and the Agency for Today, no single national patient reg- ‘‘(A) National voluntary health associations Toxic Substances and Disease Registry at the istry collects and stores information that focus solely on ALS and have demonstrated South Carolina Office of Research & Statistics; on the prevalence and incidence of experience in ALS research, care, and patient the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; and ALS. services, as well as other voluntary associations Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia; ‘‘(ii) the Department of Veterans Affairs ALS The ALS Registry Act would create a focusing on neurodegenerative diseases that rep- Registry; nationwide registry at the Centers for resent and advocate on behalf of patients with ‘‘(iii) the DNA and Cell Line Repository of the Disease Control and Prevention for ALS and patients with other motor neuron dis- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and ALS and other related motor neuron orders that can be confused with ALS, Stroke Human Genetics Resource Center; misdiagnosed as ALS, and in some cases disorders. The patient registry would ‘‘(iv) the Agency for Toxic Substances and collect data which is urgently needed progress to ALS. Disease Registry studies, including studies con- ‘‘(B) The National Institutes of Health, to in- ducted in Illinois, Missouri, El Paso and San for ALS research, disease management, clude, upon the recommendation of the Director Antonio, Texas, and Massachusetts; and the development of standards of of the National Institutes of Health, representa- ‘‘(v) State-based ALS registries, including the care. This will allow us to make real tives from the National Institute of Neurological Massachusetts ALS Registry; progress toward better understanding Disorders and Stroke and the National Institute ‘‘(vi) the National Vital Statistics System; and ALS, and to develop measures for pre- of Environmental Health Sciences. ‘‘(vii) any other existing or relevant databases vention, treatment and cure of this ‘‘(C) The Department of Veterans Affairs. that collect or maintain information on those ‘‘(D) The Agency for Toxic Substances and motor neuron diseases recommended by the Ad- dreaded disease. Disease Registry. visory Committee established in subsection (b); Madam Speaker, I would like to ‘‘(E) The Centers for Disease Control and Pre- and thank my friend and colleague, Rep- vention. ‘‘(B) provide for research access to ALS data resentative ELIOT ENGEL, for his dedi- ‘‘(F) Patients with ALS or their family mem- as recommended by the Advisory Committee es- cation to bringing this bill before us bers. tablished in subsection (b) to the extent per- today. Madam Speaker, I strongly urge ‘‘(G) Clinicians with expertise on ALS and re- mitted by applicable statutes and regulations my colleagues to support H.R. 2295. lated diseases. and in a manner that protects personal privacy consistent with applicable privacy statutes and I reserve the balance of my time. ‘‘(H) Epidemiologists with experience in data Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I registries. regulations. ‘‘(I) Geneticists or experts in genetics who ‘‘(2) COORDINATION WITH NIH AND DEPART- yield myself such time as I may con- have experience with the genetics of ALS or MENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.—Notwithstanding sume. other neurological diseases. the recommendations of the Advisory Committee Madam Speaker, I would also like to ‘‘(J) Statisticians. established in subsection (b), and consistent thank Congressman ENGEL and Con- ‘‘(K) Ethicists. with applicable privacy statutes and regula- gressman TERRY for their efforts in the ‘‘(L) Attorneys. tions, the Secretary shall ensure that epidemio- establishment of the ALS Registry ‘‘(M) Other individuals with an interest in de- logical and other types of information obtained under subsection (a) is made available to the Act. As we know, we have an annual veloping and maintaining the National ALS event here in Congress when we get vis- Registry. National Institutes of Health and the Depart- ‘‘(2) DUTIES.—The Advisory Committee shall ment of Veterans Affairs. its from members of the ALS organiza- review information and make recommendations ‘‘(e) DEFINITION.—For the purposes of this tion, the association, and their advo- to the Secretary concerning— section, the term ‘national voluntary health as- cates, but more importantly the citi- ‘‘(A) the development and maintenance of the sociation’ means a national non-profit organiza- zens of this country who have been af- National ALS Registry; tion with chapters or other affiliated organiza- flicted with Lou Gehrig’s disease. It is tions in States throughout the United States. ‘‘(B) the type of information to be collected gut-wrenching to watch knowing full and stored in the Registry; ‘‘(f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— There are authorized to be appropriated to carry well what a debilitating disease it is, ‘‘(C) the manner in which such data is to be and it knows no boundaries. As has collected; out this section, $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2008, ‘‘(D) the use and availability of such data in- and $16,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2009 been mentioned by my colleagues, per- cluding guidelines for such use; and through 2012.’’. haps 30,000 Americans, perhaps 1,000 in ‘‘(E) the collection of information about dis- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- New York State alone, are suffering eases and disorders that primarily affect motor ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from with ALS. I know a gentleman on Stat- neurons that are considered essential to fur- Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the gen- en Island who helped to have built one thering the study and cure of ALS. tleman from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) of the largest banks in Staten Island, if ‘‘(3) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the each will control 20 minutes. not the largest, retiring, thinking he date on which the Advisory Committee is estab- The Chair recognizes the gentle- was going to enjoy his golden years, lished, the Advisory Committee shall submit a report concerning the review conducted under woman from Wisconsin. and soon after that became diagnosed paragraph (2) that contains the recommenda- GENERAL LEAVE with ALS. To watch the horrific pro- tions of the Advisory Committee with respect to Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I gression over the last couple of years the results of such review. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- is, as I mentioned, gut-wrenching not

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27146 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 just to his friends but, I am sure, his as well, because I have a picture here of ergy and Commerce Committee. I want family. Lou Gehrig who, of course, puts a face to thank Emily Gibbons of my own That is why I think it is important on this disease. ALS is very often staff, my legislative director, who was that Congress finally step up and act, known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and we also my health expert and really did and as a cosponsor of the legislation all remember the Yankee Clipper, Lou more for this than anybody else I today, I am pleased to see it brought to Gehrig. Mr. FOSSELLA and I, both com- know. the House floor today. ing from New York, we know Lou The establishment of a registry will I would like to thank the tireless ef- Gehrig and his tradition very, very bring new hope to thousands of pa- forts of the ALS Association and advo- well. tients and their families that ALS will cates in educating and advocating for a Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or no longer be a death sentence. I thank cure, which is what we all want. Unfor- ALS, is a fatal, progressive my colleagues, and Madam Speaker, I tunately, we know little about ALS, a neurodegenerative disease that affects urge the swift passage of the ALS Reg- disease that is diagnosed for 5,600 motor nerve cells in the brain and spi- istry Act, H.R. 2295, today. Americans each year. Without a cure nal cord. It is very similar to multiple Mr. FOSSELLA. I reserve the bal- and without treatments to slow the sclerosis. While the great baseball ance of my time. progression of the disease, as has been player, Lou Gehrig, put a national face Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I mentioned by Ms. BALDWIN, the aver- on ALS over 65 years ago, my own fam- yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman age life expectancy of a person is only ily was devastated by the death of my from South Dakota, Congresswoman 2 to 5 years. It is a death sentence once grandmother, Dora Engel, my father’s HERSETH SANDLIN. diagnosed. The rapid progression, lack mother, who is believed to have passed Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN. Madam of understanding about its cause, and away as a result of ALS when she was Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 2295, debilitating nature of the disease make about 58 years old. the ALS Registry Act, introduced by it particularly hard on those afflicted Unfortunately, families across the the gentleman from New York (Mr. with ALS, as well as their family and Nation face challenges and experience ENGEL). I would like to thank my friends. the suffering associated with ALS friend and colleague from Wisconsin We need to give scientists the tools every single day. As was mentioned be- (Ms. BALDWIN) for yielding me time. they need to find the treatment and fore, 5,600 people in the U.S. are diag- No one who knows or has met some- cure for ALS. The registry does just nosed with ALS each year. It is esti- one diagnosed with ALS can fail to be that. It creates a single, national pa- mated that as many as 30,000 Ameri- moved by the courage, not only of tient registry to collect and store in- cans have the disease at any given those experiencing the symptoms of formation on the prevalence of time. The average life expectancy for a this disease, but of their family, who incidences of ALS in the U.S. We know person who is diagnosed with ALS is help them cope with it every day. of several research studies ongoing at only 2 to 5 years from the time of diag- During the National ALS Awareness the NIH and other private facilities, in- nosis. Month in May, I met with one such re- vestigating possible risk factors that As was mentioned, the causes of ALS markable family. Daryl and Marlene may be associated with ALS. Research- are not well understood and there is no Thorson of Brandon, South Dakota, ers are working to better determine known cure. We need to provide hope and their granddaughter, Elizabeth what genetics and/or environmental to change this tragedy today. Steel, took the time to visit with me. factors are contributing to developing Surprisingly, a single national pa- They discussed the importance of this ALS. tient registry which collects and stores legislation to create a National ALS While there has been incredible and information on the prevalence and in- Registry, and they talked about living groundbreaking advances in science cidence of ALS does not currently exist with ALS. Daryl has been diagnosed that give hope to people with Lou in the United States today. The legisla- with ALS, and his wife is a pillar of Gehrig’s disease and their families, this tion I introduced with my colleague strength as they go through this to- legislation will provide an important (Mr. TERRY) would create an ALS reg- gether. Their love was clear, as was new link that will allow scientists to istry at the Centers for Disease Control their determination. I was struck by take emerging new discoveries ever and Prevention and aid in the search their 12-year-old granddaughter, Eliza- closer to a cure. And I pray that one for a cure from this devastating dis- beth, who sees how the disease has af- day we will have that cure so no fami- ease. The registry would collect key fected her grandfather and sees her lies or individuals will be afflicted by data, and information is determined by grandmother caring for him. Elizabeth this terrible disease. a newly created Federal Advisory Com- wrote an essay for school entitled, ‘‘If Madam Speaker, I stand in support, mittee on the National ALS Registry. I Had a Million Dollars, What Would I urge adoption and reserve the balance The ALS Registry Act will also build Buy?’’ And Elizabeth dedicated her en- of my time. upon a fiscal year 2006 and fiscal year tire essay to buying supplies for her Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I 2007 congressional appropriation which grandfather, funding research, and ad- yield 4 minutes to the bill’s author, the directed the CDC to evaluate the vocating to Members of Congress. distinguished gentleman from New science to guide the creation of a Na- Madam Speaker, by establishing a York (Mr. ENGEL). tional ALS Registry. National ALS Registry and providing Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, I thank I wish to express my gratitude to the the requisite funding, we can help fa- the gentlewoman from Wisconsin for staff of the Centers for Disease Control cilitate the efforts of so many across yielding to me. and Prevention, and in particular to the country, like Elizabeth, like the Madam Speaker, I wish to thank you the ALS Association, who worked for scientists searching for a cure, who are for bringing up the ALS Registry Act months with me and my staff to im- working to conquer ALS and bring of 2007 for a vote, H.R. 2295. This is prove the bill that we had introduced comfort to those afflicted with it. I truly a bipartisan measure, as well it in the previous 109th Congress. I also urge my colleagues to support this im- should be. I introduced this bill with want to thank Chairman DINGELL, portant legislation. my colleague, LEE TERRY of Nebraska, Ranking Member BARTON, House Sub- Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I and we are proud to have the support of committee Chairman PALLONE and am told that my colleague has no fur- over 275 bipartisan members of Con- Ranking Member DEAL for their sup- ther speakers, so I would close. And as gress. port of the ALS Registry Act. Finally, I mentioned, I have been here now 10 I know that the gentlewoman from I especially want to thank John Ford years. I can recall a gentleman by the Wisconsin who sat next to me on the and William Garner of Chairman DIN- name of Gary Anderson coming up committee was very concerned about GELL’s staff and Katherine Martin of after being diagnosed, a friend from this bill. I am glad that the gentleman Ranking Member BARTON’s staff for Staten Island, and passing after suf- from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) is here, shepherding this bill through the En- fering for too long from ALS. It is a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27147 terrible indictment, Lou Gehrig’s dis- ited by patients and their families in my Wash- Madam Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues ease, that it is, and one day, as we say, ington office. Despite the extremely chal- to join this fight and support the ALS Registry perhaps this registry will get to a point lenging medical conditions faced by these pa- Act and vote yes on H.R. 2295. where no longer will our fellow citizens tients, they make an extraordinary effort to Mr. SHAYS. Madam Speaker, I am an origi- have to suffer. So, for people like Gary travel to the Capitol and share their stories in nal cosponsor of H.R. 2295, the ALS Registry Anderson, to this day, a gentleman I the hope that we will soon find effective treat- Act. The legislation would direct the Centers mentioned before, Harry Doherty, who ments and a potential cure so that no one like for Disease Control and Prevention to develop is currently suffering as we speak, I them will have to suffer in the future. The a system to collect data on ALS and establish would urge the adoption of this. courage shown by ALS patients, as well as a national registry for the collection and stor- I yield back the balance of my time. their families, is inspiring to me. age of this data. Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, in All diseases bring hardships on those af- Creating the registry will allow us to better closing, I strongly support this bill. As flicted, but ALS is particularly cruel in the understand the incidence and prevalence of we have heard, this bill would collect quickness of the onset, the severity of the the disease, the age, race and ethnicity of data which is urgently needed for ALS symptoms and the fatal nature of the condi- people who have it, and whether there are any research and will go a long way toward tion. The provisions in our bill creating a na- environmental factors that are associated with moving us closer to treatments and a tionwide registry for persons afflicted with ALS the disease. cure for this devastating illness. are important steps forward in strengthening ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Dis- Again, I wish to recognize my col- the efforts to understand, treat and one day ease, is a progressive neuromuscular disease league (Mr. ENGEL) and other col- eradicate this terrible disease. I urge my col- characterized by a degeneration of the nerve leagues who have spoken today who leagues to support the ALS Registry Act and cells of the brain and spinal cord leading to put a personal face and a personal I am proud to have worked on this very impor- the wasting of muscles, paralysis and eventual story behind this important legisla- tant effort with my friend Mr. ENGEL. I am also death. Approximately 30,000 individuals in the tion. grateful that our committee, the Energy and Madam Speaker, I urge my col- United States are afflicted with ALS, with ap- Commerce Committee, took up this legislation proximately 5,000 new cases each year. leagues to support this bill. and advanced the bill to the floor. Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise today in The life expectancy of an individual with Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. ALS is 3 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis. strong support of The ALS Registry Act of Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of While there is no known cure or cause for 2007, originally introduced in May by my col- H.R. 2295, to amend the Public Health Serv- ALS, aggressive treatment of the symptoms of league Representative ELIOT ENGEL of New ice Act to provide for the establishment of an ALS can extend the lives of those with the dis- York and myself. As the bill comes to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Registry. floor, we have been joined by 275 bipartisan ALS, more commonly known as Lou ease. Promising research gives hope that one cosponsors in support of this important legisla- Gehrig’s disease, is a particularly cruel dis- day this deadly and debilitating disease will be tion. ease and is always fatal, usually between two cured. Ms. BALDWIN. I yield back the re- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a and five years after diagnosis. One of the very fatal, progressive, neurodegenerative disease few trends researchers have been able to mainder of my time. affecting motor nerve cells in the brain and identify is that veterans are twice as likely to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The spinal cord. Approximately 5,600 people in the die from ALS as those who have not served question is on the motion offered by U.S. are diagnosed with ALS, also known as in the military. However, Madam Speaker, it the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. Lou Gehrig’s Disease, each year. It is esti- can strike at any time, regardless of age, race, BALDWIN) that the House suspend the mated that as many as 30,000 Americans gender or nationality. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2295, as have the disease. The average life expectancy This fight is personal for me, as my good amended. for a person with ALS is two to five years from friend Shelbie Oppenheimer, and her husband The question was taken. the time of diagnosis. There is no known cure Jeff have long been advocates for those with The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the for ALS. ALS. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being The most important provision in our bill es- Shelbie was diagnosed when she was just in the affirmative, the ayes have it. tablishes a national ALS registry. There is cur- 28 years old and has since spent countless Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, on rently no single national registry which collects hours educating friends, family, community that I demand the yeas and nays. and stores information on the prevalence and members and elected officials. Shelbie has The yeas and nays were ordered. incidence of ALS in existence in the United been fortunate—still fighting after 10 years. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- States. The establishment of a national reg- The Oppenheimers have created a wonder- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the istry will help identify the occurrence and fre- ful organization based in my district in Bucks Chair’s prior announcement, further quency of ALS and other motor neuron dis- County, Pennsylvania: Shelbie.org. proceedings on this motion will be orders and collect data which is badly needed Along with many community partners, they postponed. for ALS research, disease management and work tirelessly to provide opportunities for the f the development of standards of care in order children of ALS patients. Jeff and Shelbie, to significantly enhance the nation’s efforts to along with their daughter Isabel, are a con- b 1630 find a treatment and cure for ALS. stant inspiration to me and I join them in the CHRISTOPHER AND DANA REEVE A recent article from the New England Jour- fight to turn ALS from a disease to a memory. nal of Medicine stated that ‘‘approximately 90 It is for Shelbie, Jeff, Isabel and countless PARALYSIS ACT percent of the persons with ALS have the spo- others that I am proud to be a cosponsor of Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I radic form, which may be caused by the inter- this bill. This legislation will create, through the move to suspend the rules and pass the action of multiple environmental factors and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a bill (H.R. 1727) to enhance and further previously unknown genes.’’ The purpose of single, nationwide ALS registry. This Registry research into paralysis and to improve creating a registry is to identify if there are any is essential to advancing the search for treat- rehabilitation and the quality of life geographic, genetic or environmental groups ments and the cure. for persons living with paralysis and of people that have been diagnosed with this Since we don’t know the cause or the cure other physical disabilities, and for terrible disease. This would then allow sci- of ALS, research is the key. Enabling re- other purposes, as amended. entists a better opportunity to identify any rel- searchers, doctors and patients to understand The Clerk read the title of the bill. evant factors. This registry may sound simple the trends and history of the disease is vital to The text of the bill is as follows: on the surface, but it is actually a significant moving forward. The Registry will gather data H.R. 1727 tool in determining the root causes of ALS, on the environmental and occupational factors Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- which would hopefully lead to diagnostic tests that may contribute to the disease, including resentatives of the United States of America in and screenings to see who is susceptible to the age, race and ethnicity of individuals with Congress assembled, the disease. ALS, the patients’ family histories and other in- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Although we know the debilitating effects of formation that may be beneficial to advancing This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Christopher and ALS, I am moved every year when I am vis- research and care. Dana Reeve Paralysis Act’’.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 6333 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27148 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. TITLE II—PARALYSIS REHABILITATION be used for longitudinal and other research on Sec. 1. Short title. RESEARCH AND CARE paralysis and other disabling conditions; and Sec. 2. Table of contents. SEC. 201. ACTIVITIES OF THE NATIONAL INSTI- (4) the replication and translation of best practices and the sharing of information across TITLE I—PARALYSIS RESEARCH TUTES OF HEALTH WITH RESPECT TO RESEARCH WITH IMPLICATIONS States, as well as the development of com- Sec. 101. Activities of the National Institutes of FOR ENHANCING DAILY FUNCTION prehensive, unique, and innovative programs, Health with respect to research on FOR PERSONS WITH PARALYSIS. services, and demonstrations within existing paralysis. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director, pursuant to State-based disability and health programs of TITLE II—PARALYSIS REHABILITATION the general authority of the Director, may make the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which are designed to support and advance RESEARCH AND CARE awards of grants to public or private entities to pay all or part of the costs of planning, estab- quality of life programs for persons living with Sec. 201. Activities of the National Institutes of lishing, improving, and providing basic oper- paralysis and other physical disabilities focus- Health with respect to research ating support to multicenter networks of clinical ing on— with implications for enhancing sites that will collaborate to design clinical re- (A) caregiver education; daily function for persons with habilitation intervention protocols and measures (B) promoting proper nutrition, increasing paralysis. of outcomes on one or more forms of paralysis physical activity, and reducing tobacco use; (C) education and awareness programs for TITLE III—IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE that result from central nervous system trauma, disorders, or stroke, or any combination of such health care providers; FOR PERSONS WITH PARALYSIS AND (D) prevention of secondary complications; OTHER PHYSICAL DISABILITIES conditions. (E) home- and community-based interven- (b) RESEARCH.—A multicenter network of clin- Sec. 301. Programs to improve quality of life for tions; ical sites funded through this section may— persons with paralysis and other (F) coordinating services and removing bar- (1) focus on areas of key scientific concern, physical disabilities. riers that prevent full participation and integra- including— tion into the community; and TITLE I—PARALYSIS RESEARCH (A) improving functional mobility; (G) recognizing the unique needs of under- SEC. 101. ACTIVITIES OF THE NATIONAL INSTI- (B) promoting behavioral adaptation to func- served populations. TUTES OF HEALTH WITH RESPECT tional losses, especially to prevent secondary (c) GRANTS.—The Secretary may award grants TO RESEARCH ON PARALYSIS. complications; in accordance with the following: (a) COORDINATION.—The Director of the Na- (C) assessing the efficacy and outcomes of (1) To State and local health and disability tional Institutes of Health (referred to in this medical rehabilitation therapies and practices agencies for the purpose of— Act as the ‘‘Director’’), pursuant to the general and assisting technologies; (A) establishing a population-based database authority of the Director, may develop mecha- (D) developing improved assistive technology that may be used for longitudinal and other re- nisms to coordinate the paralysis research and to improve function and independence; and search on paralysis and other disabling condi- rehabilitation activities of the Institutes and (E) understanding whole body system re- tions; (B) developing comprehensive paralysis and Centers of the National Institutes of Health in sponses to physical impairments, disabilities, other physical disability action plans and ac- order to further advance such activities and and societal and functional limitations; and tivities focused on the items listed in subsection avoid duplication of activities. (2) replicate the findings of network members or other researchers for scientific and trans- (b)(4); (b) CHRISTOPHER AND DANA REEVE PARALYSIS (C) assisting State-based programs in estab- RESEARCH CONSORTIA.— lation purposes. (c) COORDINATION OF CLINICAL TRIALS NET- lishing and implementing partnerships and col- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Director may make WORKS; REPORTS.—The Director may, as appro- laborations that maximize the input and support awards of grants to public or private entities to priate, provide for the coordination of informa- of people with paralysis and other physical dis- pay all or part of the cost of planning, estab- tion among networks funded through this sec- abilities and their constituent organizations; lishing, improving, and providing basic oper- tion and ensure regular communication among (D) coordinating paralysis and physical dis- ating support for consortia in paralysis re- members of the networks, and may require the ability activities with existing State-based dis- search. The Director shall designate each con- periodic preparation of reports on the activities ability and health programs; sortium funded through such grants as a Chris- (E) providing education and training opportu- of the networks and submission of reports to the topher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Research nities and programs for health professionals and Director. Consortium. allied caregivers; and (2) RESEARCH.—Each consortium under para- TITLE III—IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE (F) developing, testing, evaluating, and repli- graph (1)— FOR PERSONS WITH PARALYSIS AND cating effective intervention programs to main- (A) may conduct basic, translational, and OTHER PHYSICAL DISABILITIES tain or improve health and quality of life. clinical paralysis research; SEC. 301. PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF (2) To private health and disability organiza- tions for the purpose of— (B) may focus on advancing treatments and LIFE FOR PERSONS WITH PARALYSIS AND OTHER PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. (A) disseminating information to the public; developing therapies in paralysis research; (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health and (B) improving access to services for persons (C) may focus on one or more forms of paral- Human Services (in this title referred to as the living with paralysis and other physical disabil- ysis that result from central nervous system ‘‘Secretary’’) may study the unique health chal- ities and their caregivers; trauma or stroke; lenges associated with paralysis and other phys- (C) testing model intervention programs to im- (D) may facilitate and enhance the dissemina- ical disabilities and carry out projects and inter- prove health and quality of life; and (D) coordinating existing services with State- tion of clinical and scientific findings; and ventions to improve the quality of life and long- based disability and health programs. (E) may replicate the findings of consortia term health status of persons with paralysis and (d) COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES.—The Sec- members or other researchers for scientific and other physical disabilities. The Secretary may retary shall ensure that activities under this translational purposes. carry out such projects directly and through section are coordinated as appropriate by the (3) COORDINATION OF CONSORTIA; REPORTS.— awards of grants or contracts. agencies of the Department of Health and The Director may, as appropriate, provide for (b) CERTAIN ACTIVITIES.—Activities under sub- Human Services. the coordination of information among con- section (a) may include— sortia under paragraph (1) and ensure regular (e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—For (1) the development of a national paralysis the purpose of carrying out this section, there is communication among members of the consortia, and physical disability quality of life action and may require the periodic preparation of re- authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for plan, to promote health and wellness in order to each of fiscal years 2008 through 2011. ports on the activities of the consortia and the enhance full participation, independent living, submission of the reports to the Director. self-sufficiency, and equality of opportunity in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (4) ORGANIZATION OF CONSORTIA.—Each con- partnership with voluntary health agencies fo- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from sortium under paragraph (1) may use the facili- cused on paralysis and other physical disabil- Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the gen- ties of a single lead institution, or be formed ities, to be carried out in coordination with the tleman from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) from several cooperating institutions, meeting State-based Disability and Health Program of each will control 20 minutes. such requirements as may be prescribed by the the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; The Chair recognizes the gentle- Director. (2) support for programs to disseminate infor- woman from Wisconsin. (c) PUBLIC INPUT.—The Director may provide mation involving care and rehabilitation options GENERAL LEAVE for a mechanism to educate and disseminate in- and quality of life grant programs supportive of Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I formation on the existing and planned programs community-based programs and support systems and research activities of the National Institutes for persons with paralysis and other physical ask unanimous consent that all Mem- of Health with respect to paralysis and through disabilities; bers have 5 legislative days within which the Director can receive comments from (3) in collaboration with other centers and na- which to revise and extend their re- the public regarding such programs and activi- tional voluntary health agencies, the establish- marks and include extraneous material ties. ment of a population-based database that may on the bill under consideration.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27149

The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Congressman LANGEVIN, and Congress- (Mr. BILIRAKIS), a leader in this cause objection to the request of the gentle- man BILIRAKIS. I am also thankful to and a sponsor of this legislation. woman from Wisconsin? have had the opportunity to work with Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, I There was no objection. the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foun- rise today in support of H.R. 1727, the Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I dation and the thousands of paralysis Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis yield myself such time as I may con- advocates who have worked for the pas- Act. Millions of Americans suffer from sume. sage of this bill. paralysis and mobility impairment. Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- Madam Speaker, I urge all of my col- They struggle each and every day to port of H.R. 1727, the Christopher and leagues to join me in supporting the perform even the most basic of tasks Dana Reeve Paralysis Act. I am hon- Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis that most of us take for granted. The ored to have known Christopher and Act. impact this impairment has on the Dana Reeve, and it is fitting that we Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- lives and the lives of those who love are considering this bill today just ance of my time. them and care for them is staggering. after the 3-year anniversary of Chris- Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I As one who has struggled with hearing topher’s death. yield myself such time as I may con- and vision problems nearly my entire As we know, sometimes hardships sume. life, I know how difficult any physical and painful experiences are the start- Madam Speaker, I rise today as well impairment can be, both physically ing point for an incredible advocacy, in support of H.R. 1727, the Christopher and emotionally; but I cannot imagine and this was certainly the case with and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act, intro- what people with severe paralysis go Christopher and Dana Reeve. In turn, duced by Representatives BALDWIN, through and their constant struggle to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paral- BONO, and BILIRAKIS. My colleague maintain hope that they one day will ysis Act reflects our desire to carry out from Wisconsin stated very eloquently walk or move again. their work and improve the lives of, the statistics and the justification for Madam Speaker, I am very proud to and hasten better treatments and cures this act, and it is long overdo. As was be an original cosponsor of this bill, for, people living with paralysis. mentioned, the legislation would au- which will encourage collaborative re- Madam Speaker, as many of my col- thorize the Director of the National In- search in paralysis and hasten the dis- leagues may be aware, millions of stitutes of Health to coordinate paral- covery of treatments and potential Americans live with paralysis. Two ysis research through the NIH Insti- cures to improve the lives of people million Americans live with paralysis tutes and Centers. with paralysis. I am especially pleased of the extremities; a quarter million Research would be focused on basic, that this bill is modeled after legisla- Americans live with spinal cord inju- translational, and multicenter net- tion I introduced at the beginning of ries; 4 million Americans live with the works of clinical sites focused on de- this Congress. My bill, the language of effects of stroke; 250,000 to 350,000 signing clinical rehabilitation proto- which this bill includes, also has provi- Americans have been diagnosed with cols for one or more forms of paralysis. sions to utilize VA facilities to im- some form of multiple sclerosis; half a Such paralysis research would include prove paralysis research and better million children and adults in the U.S. paralysis from the central nervous sys- track the work that is being done in have been diagnosed with cerebral tem trauma, disorders, stroke, or any this area within the world’s largest palsy; and 30,000 Americans, as we have combination of such conditions. Addi- system of hospitals. Madam Speaker, I want to thank just heard, live with ALS, also known tionally, the legislation would author- Congresswoman TAMMY BALDWIN for as Lou Gehrig’s disease. ize the Secretary of Health and Human sponsoring this bill, and also Energy This legislation is multifaceted and Services to award grants for activities and Commerce Committee Chairman seeks to address several aspects of pa- related to paralysis, including grants JOHN DINGELL and Ranking Member ralysis research and quality-of-life to establish paralysis registries and JOE BARTON for moving it through issues. The bill expands research on pa- disseminate information to the public. their committee. I also want to give ralysis at the NIH by encouraging col- Madam Speaker, we have seen over special thanks to my father, former laborative research to connect sci- the years how the Reeves served as Congressman Mike Bilirakis, who first entists doing similar work and en- strong advocates for the paralysis com- introduced this bill several years ago hanced understanding and speed dis- munity, meeting with a wide variety of after meeting the extraordinary men covery of better treatment and cures. colleagues in the House and the Senate and women for whom this bill was The bill also encourages research to en- over the last several years. Their dig- named. His persistence and determina- hance the daily function of people with nified presence in Washington will be tion helped build the necessary support paralysis, including improving their greatly missed. I believe that through to get us where we are today. functional mobility, assessing the effi- legislative initiatives such as this one Although I never had the honor of cacy and outcomes of medical rehabili- the work done by the Christopher and meeting Christopher or Dana Reeve tation therapies, and developing im- Dana Reeve Foundation will continue personally, my father has shared with proved assistive technology to improve that work that was left unfinished, and me their strength, dignity, and courage function and independence. will be done so in a respectful manner. in dealing with what only people simi- Lastly, the bill seeks to improve the As the population continues to grow larly situated can fully understand. quality of life and health of persons and to age, I think more and more of They pushed to the national forefront with paralysis and other physical dis- society will be confronted with the the issue of the need for better re- abilities by supporting programs to dis- likes of paralysis. It is our job, and I search into paralysis and greater em- seminate information involving care think responsibility, to partner with phasis on rehabilitation. I wish they and rehabilitation options. It also co- the private sector to bring awareness, were here to share this moment with ordinates best practices designed to funding, and education to ensure that us today, though I am sure they are support and advance quality-of-life as few people as possible are brought both smiling down on our efforts here programs for persons living with paral- down by this illness. today. ysis and other physical disabilities. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Madam Speaker, I believe we can and Madam Speaker, Christopher and ance of my time. must do more for those suffering from Dana Reeve used their visibility to Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I paralysis and mobility impairment. I work on behalf of families in all parts have no further Members seeking time, urge all my colleagues to help take a of this country who face the challenges and continue to reserve the balance of significant step forward in this area by of paralysis and impaired mobility. I my time. supporting this bill today. have been honored to carry on their Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, it Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I work and am honored to work on this is my pleasure and honor to yield 3 continue to reserve the balance of my legislation with Congresswoman BONO, minutes to the gentleman from Florida time.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27150 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, let A motion to reconsider was laid on to raise awareness regarding planning for me just once again thank Mr. BILI- the table. long-term care obtained a less than 8 percent response rate by consumers requesting infor- RAKIS and, of course, his father for f spearheading this when he was in the mation in selected States; SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND Whereas in 2002 the Government Account- House, and Ms. BALDWIN and Mrs. BONO IDEALS OF A LONG-TERM CARE ability Office reported that less than 10 per- for bringing this to the floor. We know AWARENESS WEEK cent of the elderly population in the United how paralysis, especially sudden paral- States and a lower percentage of those aged ysis, can damage one’s life and that of Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I 55 to 64 years of age in the United States their family, and it becomes a lifelong move to suspend the rules and agree to have purchased long-term care insurance; commitment. Once again, I think Con- the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. Whereas the Department of Commerce in- gress has a real fundamental responsi- 133) supporting the goals and ideals of dicates that savings as a percentage of after bility to ensure we can bring as much a Long-Term Care Awareness Week. tax income declined from approximately peace and peace of mind to those fami- The Clerk read the title of the con- eight percent in 1990 to less than zero since current resolution. 2005; lies. With that, I urge the adoption of Whereas in 2005 the Government Account- this bill. The text of the concurrent resolution is as follows: ability Office reported that spending on Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- long-term care services solely for the elderly H. CON. RES. 133 ance of my time. is projected to grow at least two-and-a-half Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, in Whereas the Department of Health and times and could grow almost four-fold to $379 closing, as we remember Christopher Human Services has reported that approxi- billion in 2050; Reeve just after the third anniversary mately 60 percent of individuals who are over Whereas the Government Accountability of his passing, we honor him by having the age of 65 will need some kind of long- Office has reported that many people in the term care services and at some point more the House consider today and pass one United States have neared impoverishment than 40 percent of such individuals will re- by depleting their assets to pay the signifi- of the truly first comprehensive bills quire nursing home care; focused on paralysis research and care cant costs of their long-term care; Whereas in 2005 the Government Account- Whereas AARP reports that an estimated for those who are paralyzed. I urge ability Office projected that by 2040 the num- 44,400,000 individuals who are 18 years of age Members to strongly support this bill. ber of individuals in the age group of individ- or older provide unpaid care to another adult Ms. SUTTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today uals who are 85 years of age or older, which and others have estimated the value of such in strong support of H.R. 1727, the Chris- it finds is the age group most likely to re- unpaid services to be approximately $257 bil- topher and Dana Reeve Quality of Life for quire long-term care services, is projected to lion annually; increase more than 250 percent from 4,300,000 Whereas advance planning by family mem- Persons with Paralysis Act. And as I express individuals in 2000 to 15,400,000 individuals; bers will help to protect caregivers’ health, my support for this legislation today, I would Whereas the Internet site of the National financial security, and quality of life; like to recognize an outstanding organization Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Informa- Whereas our Nation’s long term care chal- in my district, Linking Employment, Abilities, tion notes that the Medicare program does lenges will significantly impact women, who not generally pay for most long-term care and Potential, or LEAP. make up more than 58 percent of people in services that are needed and that the Medi- LEAP provides hope and empowerment for the United States who are 65 years of age and care program pays for skilled nursing facil- tens of thousands of people with disabilities older, and greater than two-thirds of people ity services only after a recent hospital stay, and their families throughout Northeast Ohio. in the United States who are 85 years of age that Medicare beneficiaries generally pay Through legislation such as the Christopher and older; more than $118 in daily coinsurance begin- and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act, Congress ning on the 21st day of coverage and cov- Whereas encouraging people in the United sends a message about people with disabil- erage ends after 100 days, and that the Medi- States to anticipate and plan for their future ities—that they matter, that they can and do care program does not cover a stay in an as- long-term care needs will help them achieve make valuable contributions to society. That is sisted living facility or adult day care; greater health and financial security, as well a message that LEAP and so many disability Whereas an AARP study in 2006 found that as greater independence, choice, and control 59 percent of people in the United States who over the services they need in the setting of rights advocates send every day. their choice; and LEAP is deeply committed to empowering are 45 years of age or older overestimated the level of coverage under the Medicare pro- Whereas a long term care awareness week people with disabilities in the workplace has been observed during the first full week through specialized skill development pro- gram for nursing home care and more than half of such people who are 45 years of age or in November, which in 2007 will be the week grams, at home through independent living older indicate they believe such program of November 4th through 10th: Now, there- training, in the medical system through access provides coverage for assisted living, which fore, be it to the best medical care, and in so many other it does not; Resolved by the House of Representatives (the aspects of society. LEAP’s Disability Employ- Whereas the 2006 AARP study concludes Senate concurring), That Congress— ment Training Program, in particular, aligns that given the already high costs related to (1) supports the goals and ideals of a Long- long-term care and the projected growth in Term Care Awareness Week; with the goals of Christopher and Dana (2) encourages the Secretary of Health and Reeve, who fought so hard for integration and the size of the older population in future years, it is essential for people in the United Human Services to continue working to edu- acceptance for those with disabilities in our States to learn more about the costs of long cate people in the United States about long- communities. LEAP has an 80 percent suc- term care, about ways to prepare for and pay term care; and cess rate in employment training and place- for long term care, and State and commu- (3) urges the people of the United States to ment and has a tremendous impact on the nity resources that are available to assist in recognize such a week as an opportunity to community, recognizing the many talents of these challenges; learn more about the potential risks and people with disabilities and the potential to be Whereas the Government Accountability costs associated with long-term care and the Office has reported that broad-based options available to help meet their long- productive citizens. term care needs. Once again, I rise to express my support for misperceptions regarding the Medicare pro- gram’s level of long-term care coverage sig- H.R. 1727, and to honor Linking Employment, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- nificantly contributes to the lack of personal ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Abilities, and Potential. preparation of people in the United States Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the gen- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I for the financing of long term care and ad- yield back the balance of my time. vises that the government can play a signifi- tleman from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The cant part in enhancing personal preparedness each will control 20 minutes. question is on the motion offered by by educating people in the United States The Chair recognizes the gentle- the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. about the scope of coverage of long-term woman from Wisconsin. BALDWIN) that the House suspend the care under public programs such as the Medi- GENERAL LEAVE rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1727, as care program; Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I Whereas people in the United States have a ask unanimous consent that all Mem- amended. right to know what long-term care coverage The question was taken; and (two- is available to them so that they are able to bers may have 5 legislative days to re- thirds being in the affirmative) the make informed retirement choices; vise and extend their remarks and ex- rules were suspended and the bill, as Whereas the first phase of the Department clude extraneous material on the con- amended, was passed. of Health and Human Service’s pilot program current resolution under consideration.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27151 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there care of dealing with their health care The Department of Health and objection to the request of the gentle- and the notion of rising health care Human Services has reported that ap- woman from Wisconsin? costs. So the sooner one prepares, the proximately 60 percent of people over There was no objection. better off they will be when they reach the age of 65 will need some kind of Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I that age. long-term care services. yield myself such time as I may con- Madam Speaker, health care costs The Government Accountability Of- sume. are increasing, people are living longer, fice has reported projections of signifi- Madam Speaker, I rise in support of and I think we have a real responsi- cant growth in spending on long-term H. Con. Res. 133, supporting the goals bility here to educate constituents who care services for seniors such that and ideals of a Long-Term Care Aware- need to become actively involved in spending could approach $379 billion by ness Week. Long-term care is an often ways in which they can provide for 2050. overlooked part of the continuum of their own future of health care, as well Our Nation’s long-term care chal- care for many Americans, and many of as the care of their family member. I lenges will have a particularly signifi- us find ourselves ill informed and ill stand in support of this and ask my cant impact on women, who make up prepared to make choices for our own colleagues to support the resolution as more than 58 percent of Americans long-term care needs and those of our well. over the age of 65 and greater than loved ones. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- two-thirds of people 85 years of age or According to the U.S. Department of ance of my time. older. Health and Human Services, long-term Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I am Yet when it come to preparing to care represents a variety of services pleased to yield 41⁄2 minutes to the meet these costs, many Americans are that include medical and nonmedical bill’s author, the gentlewoman from not adequately prepared. For instance, care for people who have a chronic ill- South Dakota (Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN). a 2006 AARP survey on the cost of long- term care found that 60 percent of peo- ness or disability. Most long-term care b 1645 is to assist people with the activities of ple age 45 and older said they believe Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN. Madam Medicare will pay for extended nursing daily living, such as dressing, bathing, Speaker, I rise in support of H. Con. and using the bathroom. It is impor- home stay, which it does not. And Res. 133, a bipartisan resolution sup- more than 50 percent of people age 45 tant to remember that you may need porting the goals and ideals of Long- long-term care at any age. The need for or older said they believe Medicare Term Care Awareness Week during the covers assisted living, which it does support and health services for persons week of November 4 through 10, 2007. I who have diminished capacity for self- not. would like to thank Chairman DINGELL And private-pay costs for this kind of care is projected to strain both public and committee staff for moving this care continue to go up. In South Da- and private resources. resolution to the floor, and the gentle- kota, the average cost of a year in a Madam Speaker, H. Con. Res. 133 woman from Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) private room in a nursing home is calls for public education about the for yielding to me once again. $53,000, and a double-occupancy room need for long-term care so that people I would like to urge my colleagues to averages well over $47,000. According to of all ages throughout our Nation are support this commonsense, bipartisan one recent national survey, a year in a better prepared to meet their own long- resolution which I introduced with the private room in a nursing home aver- term care needs. Planning for long- gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. ages more than $74,000, and a double- term care requires us to think about BOUSTANY), along with the gentleman occupancy room averages nearly $66,000 possible future health care needs. Mak- from Maine (Mr. ALLEN) and the gen- a year. ing the right decision about long-term tleman from New Jersey (Mr. FER- An essential step in meeting the care requires us to look at all of the GUSON). challenges posed by long-term care options before us and to make informed I am proud that this resolution has needs and costs is raising awareness decisions. earned the support of AARP, Families about planning for long-term care. I want to recognize and thank my USA, the Alzheimer’s Association, the Education will help people under- colleague from South Dakota (Ms. National Council on Aging, the Amer- stand the likelihood of needing long- HERSETH SANDLIN) for introducing this ican Council of Life Insurers, the Asso- term care, the types and costs of avail- resolution and carrying it to the floor. ciation of Health Insurance Advisors, able services, and the options to help I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- and America’s Health Insurance Plans. plan and pay for those services. The port of it. They have come together in recog- more people know, the greater oppor- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- nizing the immediacy of the need to tunity people have to plan for their fu- ance of my time. raise awareness about planning for ture and the more likely they are to re- Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I long-term care needs. ceive the services they need in the set- yield myself such time as I may con- This resolution is part of my com- ting of their choice. sume. mitment to addressing the many chal- That’s the motivation for this Long- Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- lenges associated with long-term care. Term Care Awareness Week resolution. port of H. Con. Res. 133, supporting the Designating a week to focus on long- I urge my colleagues to support this bi- goals and ideals of a Long-Term Care term care is one meaningful step we partisan resolution. By passing it Awareness Week. As designated, the can take. today, supporting the goals and ideals first week in November is designed as Our Nation needs to address these of Long-Term Care Awareness Week the opportunity to educate Americans issues sooner rather than later so that during the week of November 4 through on the likelihood of one needing long- Americans are anticipating and fully 10, we can take another step forward to term care. Additionally, greater edu- prepared to meet their long-term care prepare our constituents and the Na- cation is needed as to what types of needs. tion to meet the already high cost of long-term care programs are available Studies show that many Americans long-term care and the growing chal- and what the various costs of services don’t have a clear perception of what lenges ahead. are. Families should take this oppor- long-term care costs and to what ex- Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, it tunity to discuss the options to help tent long-term care is covered by pub- is my privilege to yield 2 minutes to plan and pay for their future. lic programs. the lead sponsor and a true champion We know the baby boomer generation Experts have projected strong growth of this effort in the House, the gen- is now becoming eligible for Social Se- and demand for long-term care services tleman from Louisiana (Mr. curity, so it is sort of a wake-up call as the baby-boom generation grows BOUSTANY). for what it will be, not just for having older and have emphasized the related Mr. BOUSTANY. Madam Speaker, I some financial independence, but what challenge of paying for long-term care would like to thank my friend from it would be and what it means to take services. New York for yielding me this time.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27152 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 I rise in support of H. Con. Res. 133 I know from my own personal experi- Whereas our national investment in cancer because many Americans lack protec- ence you are never fully prepared for research has yielded substantial returns in tion from catastrophic long-term care having to make some of these choices terms of research and advances and lives expenses related to chronic illnesses on behalf of loved ones, and it can hap- saved, with a scholarly estimate that every pen at any time. We are going to be 1-percent decline in cancer mortality saves and disability. And worse yet, most our national economy $500,000,000,000; families assume that Medicare will ac- very well-served by the passage of this Whereas cancer continues to be one of the tually pay for these long-term care bill to increase awareness among peo- most pressing public health concerns, killing services, while it generally does not; ple of all age groups about the deci- one American every minute, or a dozen peo- and oftentimes they find out in the sions and options they have. We have ple worldwide every 60 seconds; midst of a family crisis when a loved to understand that long-term care is Whereas the American Association for one is ill, placing intensive emotional part of the continuum of health care in Cancer Research Annual Meeting on April burdens as well as financial burdens on this country. More education is needed. 14–18, 2007, was the world’s largest and most families. I recommend its passage. comprehensive gathering of leading cancer I want to thank my colleague, Con- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- researchers, scientists, and clinicians en- gaged in all aspects of clinical investigations gresswoman HERSETH SANDLIN, for ance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. pertaining to human cancer as well as the working with me on this and really for scientific disciplines of cellular, molecular, BERKLEY). The question is on the mo- being a champion on this issue. She and tumor biology; carcinogenesis; chem- and I have worked together, and we tion offered by the gentlewoman from istry; developmental biology and stem cells; have had some success in persuading Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) that the endocrinology, epidemiology, and biostatis- HHS and Social Security to clarify House suspend the rules and agree to tics; experimental/molecular therapeutics; these widespread perceptions. the concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. immunology; and radiobiology/radiation on- I am hopeful that the passage of this 133. cology; imaging; prevention and survivorship resolution will encourage Secretary The question was taken; and (two- research; Whereas, as part of their Centennial, the Leavitt, President Bush and the future thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the concur- American Association for Cancer Research administration to discuss this critical has published ‘‘Landmarks in Cancer Re- retirement security issue with the rent resolution was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on search’’ citing the events or discoveries after American people. A recent poll found 1907 that have had a profound effect on ad- the table. that the majority of voters want to vancing our knowledge of the causes, mecha- hear more about plans on how we will f nisms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention deal with this problem, and they desire SENSE OF THE HOUSE REGARDING of cancer; these landmarks are intended as more information on this. And that ESTABLISHMENT OF A NA- an educational, living document, an ever- perception out there that exists that changing testament to human ingenuity and TIONAL CANCER RESEARCH creativity in the scientific struggle to under- Medicare covers this is a real problem. MONTH stand and eliminate the diseases collectively The more we can get this information Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I known as cancer; out to the American people, the great- move to suspend the rules and agree to Whereas more than 60 percent of all cancer er the service we will be doing to help the resolution (H. Res. 448) expressing occurs in people over the age of 65, and issues them deal and to cope with these prob- the sense of the House of Representa- relating to the interface of aging and cancer, lems. tives that there should be established a ranging from the most basic science ques- tions to epidemiologic relationships to clin- We clearly must do more to expand National Cancer Research Month, and coverage for long-term care, to assist ical and health services research issues, are for other purposes. of concern to society; family caregivers, particularly those The Clerk read the title of the resolu- coping with the onset of chronic condi- Whereas the American Association for tion. Cancer Research is proactively addressing tions such as Alzheimer’s disease. So I The text of the resolution is as fol- these issues paramount to our aging popu- urge my colleagues to support H. Con. lows: lation through a Task Force on Cancer and Res. 133. H. RES. 448 Aging, special conferences, and other pro- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I re- Whereas the American Association for grams which engage the scientific commu- serve the balance of my time. Cancer Research, the oldest and largest sci- nity in response to this demographic impera- Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, let entific cancer research organization in the tive; and me commend the gentlelady from United States, was founded on May 7, 1907, at Whereas May would be an appropriate South Dakota and the gentleman from the Willard Hotel in Washington, DC, by a month to recognize as National Cancer Re- Louisiana for bringing this to the floor. group of physicians and scientists interested search Month: Now, therefore, be it I think what they said is totally accu- in research to further the investigation and Resolved, That— rate in the sense that as our population spread new knowledge about cancer; (1) it is the sense of the House of Rep- lives longer and lives more healthy Whereas the American Association for resentatives that there should be established Cancer Research is focused on every aspect a National Cancer Research Month to sup- lives, along with that comes an under- of high-quality, innovative cancer research port the American Association for Cancer standing and an obligation to begin and is the authoritative source of informa- Research in public education efforts to make preparing for those long-term health tion and publications about advances in the cancer research a national and international care needs as part of their retirement. causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention priority so that one day the disease of cancer As I mentioned before, baby boomers of cancer; will be relegated to history; and officially begin to receive, for those Whereas since its founding, the American (2) the House of Representatives— early retirees, Social Security in just a Association for Cancer Research has acceler- (A) congratulates the American Associa- few months. That population, as we ated the growth and dissemination of new tion for Cancer Research on its 100-year an- knowledge about cancer and the complexity niversary: ‘‘A Century of Leadership in know, is large. I just think the more of this disease to speed translation of new Science—A Future of Cancer Prevention and we can emphasize and educate the peo- discoveries for the benefit of cancer patients, Cures’’; ple of this country on what their op- and has provided the information needed by (B) recognizes the invaluable contributions tions can and should be as they retire, elected officials to make informed decisions made by the American Association for Can- the better off we will be when that day on public policy and sustained funding for cer Research and its quest to prevent and arrives. cancer research; cure cancer and save lives through cancer re- Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- Whereas partnerships with research sci- search; and ance of my time. entists and the general public, survivors and (C) expresses the gratitude of the people of Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I patient advocates, philanthropic organiza- the United States for the American Associa- tions, industry, and government have led to tion for Cancer Research’s contributions and too want to add my words of congratu- advanced breakthroughs, early detection the progress in advancing cancer research. lations to the bill’s authors, the gentle- tools which have increased survival rates, woman from South Dakota and the and a better quality of life for cancer sur- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- gentleman from Louisiana. vivors; ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27153

Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) the gen- search for their contributions in ad- Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I tleman from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) vancing the public awareness of cancer join my colleague from Wisconsin in each will control 20 minutes. and for excellence among its member- supporting the resolution, and ask The Chair recognizes the gentle- ship in the field of cancer research. Members to support the resolution. woman from Wisconsin. I would like to thank my colleague, Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- GENERAL LEAVE the gentleman from Utah (Mr. MATHE- ance of my time. Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I SON), for his work in raising this im- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, in ask unanimous consent that all Mem- portant issue, and I urge my colleagues closing, I urge my colleagues to sup- bers may have 5 legislative days in to join me in supporting this resolu- port this bill. As our Nation’s research- which to revise and extend their re- tion. ers continue to move us closer to a marks and include extraneous material Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- cure for cancer, it is important for us on the resolution now under consider- ance of my time. to recognize the work that these re- ation. Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I searchers do. Each piece of research, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there yield myself such time as I may con- each project is a vital part of the solu- objection to the request of the gentle- sume. tion that we will achieve when a cure Madam Speaker, it is a dreaded word woman from Wisconsin? is discovered. I thank my colleague, in the English language, and it is There was no objection. Mr. MATHESON, for his work on this called ‘‘cancer.’’ Not a family in Amer- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I issue and urge passage of the resolu- ica is left unscathed or untouched by rise in support of H. Res. 448, express- tion. cancer and what it means to the fami- ing the sense of the House of Rep- Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to lies, and very often the terrible out- resentatives that there should be es- voice my strong support for H. Res. 448. This tablished a National Cancer Research comes. If there is a positive light, we know bipartisan resolution expresses the sense of Month. over the last several decades in par- the House of Representatives that the United Preventing and ultimately finding a ticular, many health care profes- States should establish a National Cancer Re- cure for cancer is a major public health sionals, organizations and groups have search Month. challenge. The resolution before us dedicated not just time and money and This year marks the 100th anniversary of calls for the establishment of a Na- research, but their true passion to the American Association for Cancer Re- tional Cancer Research Month, a time helping find a cure and treat cancer in search. to bring public awareness of the nearly many different ways. Thanks to research and expanded cancer 200 forms of cancer and bring hope and I know on Staten Island this week we education, we have more early detectors, pre- a cure that cancer research provides. will have the annual breast cancer ventative measures, and treatments for cancer Providing a National Cancer Research walk that will attract thousands of than ever before. Month will remind us that basic, clin- people, many of whom are survivors, But we still have a long road ahead of us. ical, epidemiological, and behavioral and many who will work in remem- The American Cancer Society estimates that research are integral to identifying brance and memorial of loved ones. in the San Bernardino County alone, nearly causes and developing strategies for That is why I join my colleague, the 2,500 Americans will die from a cancer-related prevention, diagnosis, treatment and gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. illness in the upcoming year. cures for cancer. BALDWIN), in support of H. Res. 448, ex- Every American is touched by this horrible This resolution also highlights the pressing the sense of the House that disease; thanks to great strides, the number of contributions of the American Associa- there should be established a National cancer-related deaths is declining. tion for Cancer Research, an organiza- Cancer Research Month. Perhaps it Strengthening research and public aware- tion that has been on the forefront of should be all year. I think it is impor- ness of cancer will lead to more scientific cancer research for more than 100 tant to at least acknowledge that Na- breakthroughs that can increase survival rates years. The American Association for tional Cancer Research Month be this for cancer patients—and give our cancer sur- Cancer Research was founded in 1907 by month. vivors a better quality of life. a group of 11 physicians and scientists The purpose of establishing this I urge my colleagues to cast a vote for interested in cancer research. month is to provide an opportunity to hope, and to support this vital resolution. As the oldest and largest scientific better educate the public in an effort Mr. LOEBSACK. Madam Speaker, I rise organization in the world focused on to make cancer research a national pri- today in strong support of this important bill to every aspect of high quality, innova- ority. establish a National Cancer Research Month. tive cancer research, the American As- At the NIH, the National Cancer In- Sadly, cancer is the second leading cause sociation for Cancer Research has es- stitute conducts research into cancer of death in the United States. This disease will tablished a reputation for scientific in conjunction with numerous other in- claim the lives of almost 560,000 Americans breadth and excellence as premier re- stitutes and centers. The NCI alone and over 6,500 Iowans this year. However, the searchers in the field. comprises one-third of the NIH’s $30 more we know about this deadly disease the Today, the American Association for billion budget. The work being done at more we can do to eradicate it. Research is Cancer Research accelerates progress the NIH towards cancer research is in- the key to saving lives. towards the prevention and cure of valuable. Establishing a Cancer Re- I’m proud to represent the University of Iowa cancer by promoting research, edu- search Month can help highlight what and commend them on their commitment to cation, communication, and advocacy is being done by the scientific commu- cutting edge research. The University just and fostering the exchange of knowl- nity and how the public can become in- broke ground for the Iowa Institute for Bio- edge and new ideas among scientists volved. medical Diversity, and the College of Public dedicated to cancer research, providing While acknowledging and putting Health. Both facilities will work to research, training opportunities for the next gen- aside this month is important, what is develop and advance treatments for a wide eration of cancer researchers and in- even more important is continuing to array of human diseases, including cancer. creasing public understanding of can- support the research of those caring, We must encourage and support cutting cer. compassionate health care profes- edge cancer research so that lives are no On this, their centennial year of serv- sionals and researchers who will one longer lost to this disease. I urge my col- ice, we commend the work of the day find the cure for all cancers, and leagues to support this bill. American Association for Cancer Re- that should be our wish and national b 1700 search and applaud their effort to goal and priority. make cancer research a national and Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I international priority. We owe a debt ance of my time. yield back the balance of my time. of gratitude to organizations like the Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The American Association for Cancer Re- serve the balance of my time to close. question is on the motion offered by

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27154 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007

the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. (3) supports the designation of an appro- commend our colleague Mr. DEAL from BALDWIN) that the House suspend the priate week as National Idiopathic Pul- Georgia for introducing the resolution. rules and agree to the resolution, H. monary Fibrosis Awareness Week; We all knew and remember Charlie Res. 448. (4) welcomes the issuance of a proclama- Norwood who served in this House with tion designating a National Idiopathic Pul- The question was taken; and (two- monary Fibrosis Awareness Week; honor and distinction, and those who thirds being in the affirmative) the (5) congratulates advocates and organiza- knew Charlie Norwood well knew he rules were suspended and the resolu- tions for their efforts to educate the public was a fighter, passionate about his con- tion was agreed to. about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, while stituents, his belief, and passionate A motion to reconsider was laid on funding research to help find a cure for this about this country, and many fights he the table. disorder; and won. But the fight he did not win was (6) supports the goals and ideals of Na- when he was diagnosed with a serious f tional Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Aware- lung disorder in 1998 called, shortly, ness Week. IPF. SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- IDEALS OF NATIONAL IDIO- He received a single lung transplant ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from but passed away in February of this PATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the gen- AWARENESS WEEK year and for that we miss him. tleman from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) IPF is a progressive and generally Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I each will control 20 minutes. fatal lung disease. It’s marked by de- move to suspend the rules and agree to The Chair recognizes the gentle- bilitating scarring of delicate lung tis- the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. woman from Wisconsin. sue and hinders the lungs’ ability to 182) recognizing the need to pursue re- GENERAL LEAVE transport oxygen to vital organs. 40,000 search into the causes, a treatment, Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I people, 40,000 Americans will die this and an eventual cure for idiopathic pul- ask unanimous consent that all Mem- year from IPF, and there’s no cure or monary fibrosis, supporting the goals bers may have 5 legislative days to re- treatment for this debilitating irre- and ideals of National Idiopathic Pul- vise and extend their remarks and in- versible disease. Far too many of those monary Fibrosis Awareness Week, and clude extraneous material on the reso- with IPF face severe disability or death for other purposes. lution now under consideration. within a few short years, and we saw The Clerk read the title of the con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there that progression here with our col- current resolution. objection to the request of the gentle- league Mr. Norwood. The text of the concurrent resolution woman from Wisconsin? The purpose of this resolution is to is as follows: There was no objection. bring awareness to the severity of this H. CON. RES. 182 Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I devastating disease. Additionally, the Whereas idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a yield myself such time as I may con- resolution will support the goals of the serious lung disorder causing progressive, in- sume. National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibro- curable lung scarring; Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- sis Awareness Week and encourage the Whereas idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is port of H. Con. Res. 182, recognizing the work being done by the Coalition for one of about 200 disorders called interstitial need to pursue research into the Pulmonary Fibrosis and partner orga- lung diseases; causes, treatment and eventual cure Whereas idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is nizations in educating the public about the most common form of interstitial lung for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, IPF, IPF. disease; supporting the goals and ideals of Na- 40,000 people die in a year, Madam Whereas idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a tional Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Speaker. We should do what we can to debilitating and generally fatal disease Week, and for other purposes. bring attention and education and marked by progressive scarring of the lungs, IPF is a debilitating and generally awareness to ensure it doesn’t happen. causing an irreversible loss of the lung tis- fatal disease which afflicts more than Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- sue’s ability to transport oxygen; 128,000 Americans, with more than ance of my time. Whereas idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis pro- 48,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I am gresses quickly, often causing disability or death within a few short years; IPF is often undiagnosed or delighted to yield 5 minutes to my Whereas there is no proven cause of idio- misdiagnosed and is a disease marked friend and colleague from Washington pathic pulmonary fibrosis; by progressive scarring of the lungs, State (Mr. BAIRD). Whereas more than 128,000 United States causing an irreversible loss of the lung Mr. BAIRD. Madam Speaker, I thank citizens have idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, tissue’s ability to transport oxygen. the gentlelady, and I thank my col- and more than 48,000 new cases are diagnosed The legislation before us today recog- league from New York as well. each year representing a 156-percent increase nizes the need to pursue research into My colleague from New York did a in mortality since 2001; the causes of IPF. H. Con. Res. 182 ex- very nice job of honoring our dear Whereas idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is friend Charlie Norwood who perished of often misdiagnosed or under diagnosed; presses support for the work of advo- Whereas the median survival rate for idio- cates and organizations in educating, this disease. My interest comes from pathic pulmonary fibrosis patients is 2 to 3 supporting and providing hope for indi- the fact that my father died of the dis- years; about two-thirds of idiopathic pul- viduals who suffer from the disease and ease, and I want to also talk about monary fibrosis patients die within 5 years; supports the designation of National MIKE CASTLE who has been a strong and approximately 40,000 patients die each Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Aware- supporter of this legislation. MIKE lost year; and ness Week. a sister and a brother to this disease. Whereas a need has been identified to in- This is an important piece of legisla- What I would share with people is crease awareness and detection of this tion, and I would like to commend my imagine getting a diagnosis for a dis- misdiagnosed and under diagnosed disorder as well as all incarnations of pulmonary fi- colleague and friend Mr. DEAL for all of ease you may never have heard of, for brosis: Now, therefore, be it his hard work on this issue. I urge my which there is no known cause and no Resolved by the House of Representatives (the colleagues to join me in support of this known treatment, but it will be fatal. Senate concurring), That the Congress— resolution. That’s IPF, and as the gentleman from (1) recognizes the need to pursue research Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- New York pointed out, it is estimated into the causes, a treatment, and an even- ance of my time. that the deaths, at least by some tual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I sources, that the deaths caused by IPF (2) supports the work of advocates and or- yield myself such time as I may con- on an annual basis exceed the number ganizations in educating, supporting, and providing hope for individuals who suffer sume. of breast cancer deaths in this country. from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, includ- Madam Speaker, I join my colleague But my understanding is NIH currently ing efforts to organize a National Idiopathic from Wisconsin in urging the support allocates about $14 million total to re- Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week; of H. Con. Res. 182 and at the outset search on IPF.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27155 So we have a disease that is growing sources and funding and support those face, head, upper arm and hand, genito- in prevalence, that is fatal, that we who ultimately want to find a cure. urinary, and heart with 21 percent of affected have no known cause and no known Madam Speaker, with that, I yield patients having more than 1 defect; cure of, and it has claimed the life of back the balance of my time. Whereas the study of DBA will yield the one of our dear colleagues here and the true incidence of aplastic anemia, Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, in myelodysplastic syndrome, leukemia, and family members of Members of the closing, I think my colleagues have the predisposition to cancer in DBA and will Congress. That’s why we’ve introduced most eloquently made the case for sup- serve as an important model for under- this resolution. port of this resolution. standing the genetics of birth defects; I want to commend families and IPF is a debilitating disease and in- Whereas treatments for DBA, including the friends from the Coalition for Pul- creased awareness will certainly move use of steroids (such as prednisone) and blood monary Fibrosis who were here a cou- us closer to finding the answers to the transfusions, have potential long-term side ple of weeks ago on Capitol Hill lob- many unanswered questions sur- effects, including osteoporosis, impaired bying in support of this legislation. I’m rounding IPF. growth because of the steroids, diabetes, and iron overload because of the transfusions; pleased to see our leadership bring this Again, I commend my colleague Mr. up. Whereas the only cure for DBA is a bone DEAL for his authorship and urge pas- marrow transplant, a procedure that carries We would hope that this is a first sage of this resolution. step. Our hope is that by increasing the serious risks and, since most patients lack Madam Speaker, I yield back the re- an acceptable donor, is an option available awareness of our colleagues here in mainder of my time. for only about 25 percent of patients; Congress and of the American public The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Whereas rare diseases, such as DBA, ben- that we can not only increase aware- question is on the motion offered by efit greatly from well-established com- ness of the disease but begin to work the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. prehensive care centers such as the DBA towards actual dedicated funding for Comprehensive Clinical Care Center at BALDWIN) that the House suspend the Schneider Children’s Hospital in New Hyde this. rules and agree to the concurrent reso- This is a cruel illness. Anyone who Park, New York (the ‘‘Center’’), which has lution, H. Con. Res. 182. has seen a family member suffer from become the multidimensional hub for the The question was taken. it has seen the actually rather des- care and treatment of DBA patients across The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the perate effort to try to simply breathe, the country, as well as the home of the DBA opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Patient Registry which has become a valu- and that’s what happens when your in the affirmative, the ayes have it. able national resource for investigators uti- lungs scar up and one goes from a stage Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, on lizing the Center to accomplish research in a of diagnosis where you have a little multitude of areas not specific only to DBA; shortness of breath. Then you begin to that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. Whereas the successful establishment of need oxygen, to then you flat just can- the Center became a model for how to diag- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- not breathe and you die of this thing. nose, treat, and improve the lives of patients There are a host of other complications ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the with rare diseases, while learning from the that happen along the way that are not Chair’s prior announcement, further disorder to yield advancements in other particularly pleasant, to say the least. proceedings on this motion will be areas of disease research; So I want to urge my colleagues to postponed. Whereas the success of the initial Center support this resolution, and I would f prompted the Centers for Disease Control urge them to look forward to ways that and Prevention’s DBA Public Health Out- EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE reach and Surveillance Program to establish we can actually do more to actually HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3 additional DBA Centers in Texas, Cali- identify the causes. There is believed WITH RESPECT TO DIAMOND- fornia, and Massachusetts to further patient to be some genetic component. I know BLACKFAN ANEMIA access to information, treatment, and care of one woman who has had five family by DBA experts, which has resulted in a dou- members die of the same illness. We Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I bling of patient care visits for DBA care and don’t know whether that is the cause of move to suspend the rules and agree to surveillance since their establishment; all cases. We don’t know how it’s the resolution (H. Res. 524) expressing Whereas the DBA Public Health Outreach passed on. the sense of the House of Representa- and Surveillance Program at the Centers for But this is the kind of illness that is tives with respect to Diamond- Disease Control and Prevention (‘‘CDC’’) has killing a number of our friends, now Blackfan Anemia, as amended. resulted in the completion of the first CDC one of our colleagues and many family The Clerk read the title of the resolu- brochure for the DBA patient population, the introduction of a DBA hotline and dedicated members of Members of Congress right tion. DBA nurse, and has resulted in a 25-percent here. So I urge my colleagues to sup- The text of the resolution is as fol- increase of enrollment of DBA patients into port the resolution. lows: the DBA Patient Registry in the first 2 years I thank the gentleman from New H. RES. 524 of the program; York. I thank the gentlelady from Wis- Whereas Diamond-Blackfan Anemia Whereas the collaboration between the Na- consin, and I particularly want to com- (‘‘DBA’’) is a rare genetic bone marrow fail- tional Institutes of Health and the Centers mend NATHAN DEAL who was one of ure disorder affecting children and adults, 90 for Disease Control and Prevention and their Charlie Norwood’s closest friends. It’s percent of whom are younger than 1 year of close collaboration with the Daniella Maria very personal for NATHAN. Obviously, age when they are diagnosed, and results in Arturi Foundation and the DBA Foundation have driven the many recent successes in the it’s personal for myself and MIKE CAS- severe anemia due to failure to produce red blood cells; DBA field and serve as a model for address- TLE. I would urge passage, and I thank Whereas individuals and families suffering ing rare disease research efforts through the gentlelady. with rare diseases such as DBA not only face close public and private collaboration to Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, let the challenges of their debilitating and life- achieve the highest levels of success in the me just in closing commend Mr. BAIRD threatening diseases, but must also confront areas of improved patient care and disease for his advocacy. I can only imagine the consequences of their rare disease status; research; what it meant to him and his family in Whereas individuals suffering from rare Whereas the interagency collaboration seeing the passing of his dad from this diseases need access to treatment options achieved within the National Institutes of dreaded illness. and the potential for a cure; Health between the National Heart, Lung, So in his honor and that of Mr. CAS- Whereas research is proving the study of and Blood Institute, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Dis- TLE, Mr. Norwood and especially prac- complex, rare diseases such as DBA yield tre- tically 40,000 fellow Americans, it’s so mendous advancements in other, larger dis- eases, the National Cancer Institute, and the ease areas that affect millions of Americans; Office of Rare Diseases to advance the re- important to solve the problem, to ac- Whereas the children living with DBA have search and understanding of DBA has re- knowledge it exists, and become aware an increased risk of leukemia, solid tumors, sulted in significant advancements not only and educated on how to solve it. and complete bone marrow failure, and 50 in the DBA scientific arena, but in under- Let’s not just acknowledge and be- percent of patients with DBA are born with standing its many links to more prevalent come more aware, but give the re- birth defects including abnormalities to the disorders; and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.000 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27156 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 Whereas the DBA research initiatives have year of age when they are diagnosed. I also want to say that this bill would already yielded tremendous success includ- DBA results in severe anemia due to not have made it to the floor without ing the discovery of 2 ribosomal protein the failure to produce red blood cells. the help of my good friend and col- (‘‘RP’’) genes and the identification that The symptoms may vary greatly, from league, Congressman PALLONE from DBA is the first human disease linked to a ribosomal protein problem which, as a funda- very mild to severe and life-threat- New Jersey, for his support in bringing mental unit of cellular function, has been ening. Unfortunately, because DBA is a it up. implicated in a wide range of human dis- rare disease, there is limited research It was mentioned that Diamond- orders including cancer, making this dis- being done, and treatment options are Blackfan anemia, or DBA, is a rare ge- covery a profound example of the additional not optimal. netic bone marrow failure disorder that benefits that may result from the study of The resolution before us today as affects children and adults, stopping DBA: Now, therefore, be it amended expresses the sense of the the body’s ability to produce red blood Resolved, That the House of Representa- cells. tives— House of Representatives that we should encourage further efforts to A lot of our colleagues might remem- (1) recognizes that the identification of Di- ber, every year I go around and ask all amond-Blackfan Anemia (‘‘DBA’’) may ad- clarify the natural history of DBA, vance the understanding of DBA, identify continue efforts to raise awareness and of my colleagues to sign a book so that implications of cancer predisposition, and ease access of information about DBA, I can have the opportunity to teach my serve as an important model for under- encourage research efforts that will ad- colleagues about DBA, so as we go standing human development and the molec- vance treatment options and seek a down the road mostly hopefully to get ular basis for certain birth defects; cure and encourage cross-institutional more research money. (2) recognizes the importance of com- research initiatives to study the intri- Ninety percent of those suffering this prehensive care centers in providing com- disease were younger than 1 year old plete care and treatment for each patient, cacies involved in this rare inherited disease. when they were diagnosed. Children leading to an increase in correct and early living with DBA have an increased risk diagnosis; This is an important piece of legisla- of leukemia, solid tumors, and com- (3) commends Schneider Children’s Hos- tion, and I would like to acknowledge pital for providing the first DBA Comprehen- and thank my colleague Representa- plete bone marrow failure. Fifty per- cent of patients with DBA are also sive Clinical Care Center for patients across tive CAROLYN MCCARTHY for her hard born with birth defects, including ab- the country, for developing the DBA Patient work and dedication on this issue. I Registry which has proven a robust surveil- normalities to the face, head, upper urge all of my colleagues to join me in lance tool to understand the epidemiology, arm and hand, and heart. Twenty-one support of this legislation. biology, and treatment of DBA, and for prov- percent of affected patients suffer from Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- ing a valuable resource for investigators at a more than one defect. national level, working to understand DBA’s ance of my time. The individuals and families suf- Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I link to more prevalent disorders facing fering from rare diseases such as DBA Americans; yield myself such time as I may con- (4) commends the Daniella Maria Arturi not only face the challenges of their sume. life-threatening diseases, but they Foundation and the Diamond-Blackfan Ane- Let me join my colleague from Wis- must also confront the limited treat- mia Foundation for their efforts to facilitate consin in supporting H. Res. 524 and ment and the research options. the successful collaboration among the Na- also acknowledging again at the outset tional Institutes of Health and the Centers Researchers believe that the study of for Disease Control and Prevention to the work and efforts of my colleague DBA will yield clues to several other achieve a successful multidisciplinary ap- from New York (Mrs. MCCARTHY). widespread diseases, providing valuable proach between clinical and scientific DBA As was mentioned, the resolution insights into the biology of blood dis- efforts with the goal of shortening the life recognizes the elements of the Dia- orders, blood cell formation, leukemia, cycle of success realized between the labora- mond-Blackfan anemia and the re- and serve as an important model for tory and applied patient care; and search being done on the disease. (5) encourages research efforts to further understanding the genetics of birth de- DBA is a blood condition, as men- fects. understand ribosomal protein deficiencies in tioned, present at birth which is char- rare inherited diseases and to advance the Unfortunately, many of the long- treatment options available to those with acterized by failure of the bone marrow term treatments for DBA have the po- DBA. to produce red blood cells, and unlike tential for serious side effects, includ- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- other types of anemia, DBA relates to ing impaired growth, diabetes, and iron ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from a bone marrow failure. It’s been the re- overload. sult of a genetic mutation and has gen- Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the gen- The only cure for DBA is a bone mar- erally been diagnosed at birth. tleman from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) row transplant, a procedure that car- each will control 20 minutes. The purpose of this resolution is to ries serious risks. And since most pa- The Chair recognizes the gentle- bring awareness to this disease and the tients lack an acceptable donor, it’s an woman from Wisconsin. research and education surrounding Di- option available for only about 25 per- GENERAL LEAVE amond-Blackfan anemia. As is always cent of the patients. the case, although the word is rare and Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I b 1715 ask unanimous consent that all Mem- operative, the point is if somebody is bers have 5 legislative days to revise suffering from DBA they’re suffering, Rare diseases, such as DBA, where and extend their remarks and include and just because there may not be tens there are no regional or ethnic trends extraneous material on the resolution of thousands a year, the fact is that and a small number of patients, make under consideration. suffering doesn’t go away. progress in treatment and research dif- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there So I would urge the adoption. ficult. Thankfully, there are centers objection to the request of the gentle- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- across the Nation that devote count- woman from Wisconsin? ance of my time. less hours into understanding this dis- There was no objection. Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I am ease. One such center is based out of Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I now proud to yield 5 minutes to my my district on Long Island. The DBA yield myself such time as may con- colleague, the author of this resolu- Comprehensive Clinical Care Center at sume. tion, the gentlelady from New York Schneider Children’s Hospital in New I rise in support of H. Res. 524, ex- (Mrs. MCCARTHY). Hyde Park, New York, has become the pressing the sense of the House with re- Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. hub for the care and treatment of DBA spect to Diamond-Blackfan anemia, Madam Speaker, I’d like to thank my patients across the country. The facil- DBA. colleague Ms. BALDWIN for her support, ity is also home of the DBA Patient DBA is a rare genetic bone marrow and I’d also like to thank my colleague Registry, which has become a valuable disorder affecting children and adults, from New York, VITO FOSSELLA, for national resource for families and the 90 percent of whom are younger than 1 taking a strong stance on this issue. researchers.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27157 The success made at Schneider’s their daughter Daniela Maria nearly 12 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with re- Children’s Hospital have prompted the years ago, the foundation they created spect to the distribution of the drug Centers for Disease Control and Pre- and that bears her name continues dextromethorphan, and for other pur- vention’s DBA Public Health Outreach making great strides toward the ulti- poses, as amended. and Surveillance Program to establish mate goal of finding a cure. The Clerk read the title of the bill. three additional DBA centers in Texas, When a tragic disorder like this The text of the bill is as follows: California, and Massachusetts to fur- strikes infants within the first year of H.R. 970 ther patient access, information, treat- their lives, it is all the more important Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ment, and care by DBA experts. This for Congress to go on record voicing resentatives of the United States of America in has resulted in a doubling of patient our unwavering support to raise aware- Congress assembled, care visits for DBA since their estab- ness and broaden support for funding SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. lishment. rare disease research. Accordingly, this This Act may be cited as the The effects are also felt on a national resolution demonstrates we support ‘‘Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of level. The CDC has dedicated resources giving experienced doctors the re- 2007’’. and manpower to the study of DBA as sources for the most complete care for SEC. 2. RESTRICTIONS ON DISTRIBUTION OF well as patient outreach. Because of those patients. And by encouraging the BULK DEXTROMETHORPHAN. these efforts, we have seen a 25 percent The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act National Institutes of Health and Cen- (21 U.S.C. 321 et seq.) is amended— increase of enrollment of DBA patients ters for Disease Control to coordinate a (1) in section 501, by inserting at the end into the DBA Patient Registry in the multidisciplinary approach toward a the following: first 2 years of the program. The col- cure, this legislation brings hope that ‘‘(j) If it is unfinished dextromethorphan laboration achieved through Federal other parents will be spared from the and is possessed, received, or distributed in programs such as NIH and the CDC and kind of devastation felt by the Arturis violation of section 506D.’’; and private groups such as the Daniela once they learned of their child’s diag- (2) by inserting after section 506C the fol- Maria Arturi Foundation and the DBA nosis. lowing: Foundation have driven the many re- Therefore, Madam Speaker, I encour- ‘‘SEC. 506D. RESTRICTIONS ON DISTRIBUTION OF BULK DEXTROMETHORPHAN. cent successes in the DBA field. This age my colleagues to support this reso- ‘‘(a) RESTRICTIONS.—No person shall— partnership should serve as a model for lution as well as other measures that ‘‘(1) possess or receive unfinished addressing rare disease research efforts will ultimately bring about a cure for dextromethorphan, unless the person is reg- through close public and private man- Diamond-Blackfan anemia. istered under section 510; or ners. I have been working with the Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, let ‘‘(2) distribute unfinished dextrometh- Arturi family for many years. Their me again congratulate Mrs. MCCARTHY orphan to any person other than a person daughter Daniela was affected by this for bringing this to the floor, and con- registered under section 510. rare disease, and they have been the stantly, not just here but constantly ‘‘(b) EXCEPTION FOR COMMON CARRIERS.— This section does not apply to a common vocal voices for increased funding for bringing attention to DBA. carrier that possesses, receives, or distrib- research and treatment. Today, we in Whenever a parent gets bad news on utes unfinished dextromethorphan for pur- Congress will give them and all fami- a child and an illness, you know it poses of distributing such unfinished lies suffering from this rare disease a takes to the heart. And there are so dextromethorphan between persons reg- chance of hope. many innovative, wonderful, compas- istered under section 510. Let me say that we hear constantly sionate health care professionals who ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: of these very rare diseases, and the try to bring a level of comfort to those ‘‘(1) The term ‘common carrier’ means any families sometimes feel they have no families, and I know that here in Con- person that holds itself out to the general hope. I would encourage them to reach public as a provider for hire of the transpor- gress we do the same and try to bring tation by water, land, or air of merchandise, out on the Internet to find the infor- awareness. And although rare, or rarer whether or not the person actually operates mation they need to. The foundation than many illnesses, nevertheless, the the vessel, vehicle, or aircraft by which the that was started 10 years ago has come pain and suffering remains the same. transportation is provided, between a port or such a long way where researchers I yield back the balance of my time. place and a port or place in the United from across the world now come in for Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, Dia- States. a conference every year to find out mond-Blackfan anemia is such a seri- ‘‘(2) The term ‘unfinished dextrometh- more and what work has been done. ous condition; and because it is such a orphan’ means dextromethorphan that is not And even though the cure for DBA has rare disease, there is a real need for in- contained in a drug that is in finished dosage form.’’. not happened yet, the other research creased awareness and research. I com- has helped many, many other families. mend my colleague Mrs. MCCARTHY for The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- So, please, join me in supporting this her advocacy on this issue, and I urge ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from resolution and telling the families and my colleagues to support the resolu- Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the gen- the children with DBA that they are tion. tleman from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) not alone. I ask my colleagues to sup- I yield back the balance of my time. each will control 20 minutes. port H. Res. 524. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The Chair recognizes the gentle- Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I question is on the motion offered by woman from Wisconsin. reserve the balance of my time. the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. GENERAL LEAVE Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I am BALDWIN) that the House suspend the Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I pleased to yield 2 minutes to my col- rules and agree to the resolution, H. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- league from New York, Congressman Res. 524, as amended. bers have 5 legislative days to revise BISHOP. The question was taken; and (two- and extend their remarks and include Mr. BISHOP of New York. Madam thirds being in the affirmative) the extraneous material on the bill under Speaker, I rise in strong support and as rules were suspended and the resolu- consideration. a proud cosponsor of this resolution, tion, as amended, was agreed to. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there recognizing the importance of the Fed- A motion to reconsider was laid on objection to the request of the gentle- eral Government’s continued support the table. woman from Wisconsin? for research into the rare bone marrow f There was no objection. failure disorder for which there is no Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I known cure known as Diamond- DEXTROMETHORPHAN yield myself such time as I may con- Blackfan anemia. DISTRIBUTION ACT OF 2007 sume. I am very proud to represent Manny Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I I rise in support of H.R. 970, the and Maria Arturi of Remsenberg, NY, move to suspend the rules and pass the Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of located in my district. After the loss of bill (H.R. 970) to amend the Federal 2007.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27158 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 Dextromethorphan, commonly Clerk for getting the pronunciation of to get high or to sell it as a street known as DXM or DEX, is an active in- dextromethorphan correct. I know she drug. gredient in many over-the-counter has been practicing for days, as many This bill has been endorsed by the cough and cold medications. When used of us have. American Pharmacists Association, as directed, DEX has proven to be an But I too rise in strong support of the Consumer Healthcare Products As- effective cough suppressant; but sadly, this bill, H.R. 970, the sociation, the Food Marketing Insti- an alarming number of teenagers and Dextromethorphan Distribution Act, I tute, the National Association of Chain young adults are abusing prescription am going to call it DXM, of 2007, legis- Drug Stores and Partnership for a and over-the-counter medications by lation that I introduced with my friend Drug-Free America. taking much larger than recommended and colleague Mr. RICK LARSEN of As the parent of two teenagers, I am doses to get high. Washington. He has been absolutely a certainly alarmed by the number of H.R. 970 attempts to curb the misuse champion as we have worked this issue teens who are abusing cough syrup and and abuse of DEX by restricting the on both sides of the aisle to restrict the pure DXM to get a high. They are sale, purchase, trade, and distribution distribution of this product to entities under the false impression that getting of DEX to registered producers of drugs registered with the FDA. high off this drug is harmless because and devices. The legislation is aimed at I want to thank the House leadership it is an ingredient in cough syrup. preventing would-be drug dealers from for scheduling this bill; I want to Nothing can be further from the truth. purchasing DEX wholesale and selling thank my friend and chairman, Mr. Our kids are playing a game of Russian it over the Internet and on the streets. DINGELL of our committee, as well as roulette every time they get high off Similar legislation passed the House Mr. BARTON, the ranking member, as this drug, and sooner or later someone during the 109th Congress but was not well as the chairman and ranking will die, as they have already. Enough enacted into law. Today, we renew our member of the Energy and Commerce is enough. commitment to America’s young peo- Health Subcommittee for allowing this This commonsense bipartisan piece ple by passing this legislation. We are bill in fact to come to the floor, not of legislation will certainly put an end also reminding parents and guardians only in this session but in the last ses- to the bulk sale of DXM on the Inter- to remain vigilant in the often difficult sion of Congress as well. When we did net and will keep our kids safe from task of talking with our young people pass it on the House floor, I think it the dangers of this type of drug abuse. I hope that all of our colleagues can about drug misuse and abuse. Even if was actually one of the last bills that support this even on a voice vote, and your child does not abuse products con- was passed in the 109th Congress in the I hope and pray that the Senate will taining DEX or any other over-the- House, but the Senate failed us at the take action as soon as they can so that counter medications, odds suggest that end. We are hoping that by passing it we can get this bill to the President’s they know somebody who does. at this point the Senate, in fact, will desk where I expect him to sign it. I want to acknowledge and commend move together. Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I re- I also want to thank my staff, par- our colleagues, particularly Congress- serve the balance of my time. man FRED UPTON and Congressman ticularly Jane Williams, who has sat in Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, let countless meetings as we have worked RICK LARSEN, for their committed work me again commend Mr. LARSEN, and of and finessed this legislation, not only on this issue, and I urge my colleagues course Mr. UPTON and my colleague to support H.R. 970. the industry folks here, but obviously from Wisconsin, and urge the adoption. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- with House and Senate leaders on both I yield back the balance of my time. ance of my time. sides of the Capitol. Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I This drug normally is a safe and ef- want to state that this bill and its pas- am proud to rise in favor along with fective nonnarcotic cough suppressant sage will certainly begin to curb the my colleague from Wisconsin and sup- that is used in many over-the-counter abuse of dextromethorphan. I would port H.R. 970. At the outset, I would cough and cold medicines. While medi- like to thank the gentleman also for also like to thank Mr. UPTON of Michi- cines containing DXM are used safely his leadership on this bill and that of gan and Mr. LARSEN of Washington for and effectively by millions of Ameri- Mr. RICK LARSEN’s. This will begin a their work on this important legisla- cans every year, taken in extremely process of educating about the harm tion. Mr. UPTON in particular has been large quantities this drug produces a that such abuse of over-the-counter a true champion and is one of the rea- high that can cause brain damage, sei- drugs can cause, and I urge my col- sons why we are here. zure, and obviously death. leagues to join me in supporting this Dextromethorphan, or DXM or DEX Studies have shown that teenagers bill. as it is sometimes called, is an ingre- are obtaining unfinished DXM on the Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Madam Speak- dient found in cough medicine. The in- Internet to get high by consuming er, our society tends to think of drugs only as gredient relieves the coughing associ- large amounts or mixing it with alco- illicit, illegal products sold on the street. Yet ated with the cold or flu, which is a hol. And already there have been too there are other dangers closer to home, in our positive, and cough medicines con- many deaths linked to the abuse of own medicine cabinets and a click of the taining this drug are common and can pure DXM. According to the DEA, mouse away. Common household products, be obtained without prescription, as we abuse among adolescents is increasing. such as cough syrup, contain ingredients that full know. While the drug is safe and Abuse of DXM has been found in sev- can provide a high if taken in large enough effective, it is also dangerous if too eral forms, but has been increasingly doses. much is taken. found in an encapsulated powder form The Partnership for a Drug Free America Reports have shown that some seg- which is now being sold over the Inter- estimates that 1 in 10 teenagers or approxi- ments of the population, particularly net. Currently, there are no restric- mately 2.4 million young people have inten- young people, will take large amounts tions, none, on the restriction of raw tionally abused cough medicine in order to get of this medicine in an attempt to ab- bulk dextromethorphan, and this bill high. The primary active ingredient in most sorb large amounts of DXM to get high. would help to ensure that DXM is used cough medicines is dextromethorphan, also The abuse of this drug can cause death only for legitimate purposes and stays known as DXM. as well as other serious adverse events, out of the hands of drug dealers and While medicines containing DXM are used such as brain damage, seizure, loss of adolescents. FDA would have the au- safely by millions of Americans each year, consciousness, and irregular heartbeat. thority to seize bulk some teenagers are taking excessive amounts Madam Speaker, at this point, I yield dextromethorphan if found in the pos- of over-the-counter cough medications in order to my colleague and a true champion of session of anyone not authorized to to get high. Moreover, many teens are abus- this, Mr. UPTON, for 4 minutes. have it, and those measures would cut ing the unfinished, pure form of DXM which Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I also off the supply chain of unfinished DXM under current law can be obtained legally over want to compliment our fine Reading to those purchasing it on the Internet the Internet.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27159 Pure DXM is extremely dangerous when threatening problems such as retinoblastoma, (3) a plan to determine if a grant eligible child taken in large amounts, and can cause halluci- infantile cataracts, congenital glaucoma, and has been identified as provided for in subsection nations, seizures, brain damage, and even genetic or metabolic diseases of the eye. (a); and (3) Since many serious ocular conditions are (4) a description of how funds will be used to death. In 2005, two teenagers in my district treatable if identified in the preschool and early provide items or services, only as a secondary died from overdosing on unfinished DXM, school-age years, early detection provides the payer— which they had obtained from a company over best opportunity for effective treatment and can (A) for an eligible child, to the extent that the the Internet. In the same year three boys from have far-reaching implications for vision. child is not covered for the items or services Virginia and Florida died as a result of abusing (4) Various identification methods, including under any State compensation program, under unfinished DXM, which they had acquired vision screening and comprehensive eye exami- an insurance policy, or under any Federal or through the same means. The loss of these nations required by State laws, can be helpful in State health benefits program; or identifying children needing services. A child (B) for an eligible child, to the extent that the children is a tragedy that will forever be felt by identified as needing services through vision child receives the items or services from an enti- their families and their communities. screening should receive a comprehensive eye ty that provides health services on a prepaid There is no need to risk the reoccurrence of examination followed by subsequent treatment basis. these tragic events in the future. H.R. 970, the as needed. Any child identified as needing serv- (d) EVALUATIONS.—To be eligible to receive a Dextromethorphan Distribution Act, will prohibit ices should have access to subsequent treatment grant under subsection (a), a State shall agree the distribution of unfinished DXM to anyone as needed. that, not later than 1 year after the date on not registered to possess it. It will cut off the (5) There is a need to increase public aware- which amounts under the grant are first re- supply of unfinished DXM to those looking to ness about the prevalence and devastating con- ceived by the State, and annually thereafter sequences of vision disorders in children and to while receiving amounts under the grant, the use it to get high or sell it as a street drug. educate the public and health care providers State will submit to the Secretary an evaluation This commonsense legislation will eliminate about the warning signs and symptoms of ocular of the operations and activities carried out the abuse of unfinished DXM, while still allow- and vision disorders and the benefits of early under the grant, including— ing drug manufacturers and registered phar- detection, evaluation, and treatment. (1) an assessment of the utilization of vision macists to use the substance as it was in- SEC. 3. GRANTS REGARDING VISION CARE FOR services and the status of children receiving tended. CHILDREN. these services as a result of the activities carried I would like to thank my friend and col- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health and out under the grant; Human Services (referred to in this section as (2) the collection, analysis, and reporting of league FRED UPTON for his leadership on this the ‘‘Secretary’’), acting through the Director of children’s vision data according to guidelines issue, and I applaud the House leadership for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, prescribed by the Secretary; and sending this bill to the House floor. I urge the may award grants to States on the basis of an (3) such other information as the Secretary Senate to act quickly to turn this common- established review process for the purpose of may require. sense bill into law. complementing existing State efforts for— (e) LIMITATIONS IN EXPENDITURE OF GRANT.— Ms. BALDWIN. I yield back the bal- (1) providing comprehensive eye examinations A grant may be made under subsection (a) only ance of my time. by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist for if the State involved agrees that the State will The SPEAKER pro tempore. The children who have been previously identified not expend more than 20 percent of the amount question is on the motion offered by through a vision screening or eye examination received under the grant to carry out the pur- by a licensed health care provider or vision pose described in paragraph (3) of such sub- the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. screener as needing such services, with priority section. BALDWIN) that the House suspend the given to children who are under the age of 9 (f) MATCHING FUNDS.— rules and pass the bill, H.R. 970, as years; (1) IN GENERAL.—With respect to the costs of amended. (2) providing treatment or services, subsequent the activities to be carried out with a grant The question was taken; and (two- to the examinations described in paragraph (1), under subsection (a), a condition for the receipt thirds being in the affirmative) the necessary to correct vision problems; and of the grant is that the State involved agrees to rules were suspended and the bill, as (3) developing and disseminating, to parents, make available (directly or through donations teachers, and health care practitioners, edu- from public or private entities) non-Federal con- amended, was passed. cational materials on recognizing signs of visual tributions toward such costs in an amount that A motion to reconsider was laid on impairment in children. is not less than 25 percent of such costs. the table. (b) CRITERIA AND COORDINATION.— (2) DETERMINATION OF AMOUNT CONTRIB- f (1) CRITERIA.—The Secretary, in consultation UTED.—Non-Federal contributions required in with appropriate professional and patient orga- paragraph (1) may be in cash or in kind, fairly b 1730 nizations including individuals with knowledge evaluated, including plant, equipment, or serv- VISION CARE FOR KIDS ACT OF of age appropriate vision services, shall develop ices. Amounts provided by the Federal Govern- 2007 criteria— ment, or services assisted or subsidized to any (A) governing the operation of the grant pro- significant extent by the Federal Government, Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I gram under subsection (a); and may not be included in determining the amount move to suspend the rules and pass the (B) for the collection of data related to vision of such non-Federal contributions. bill (H.R. 507) to establish a grant pro- assessment and the utilization of follow-up serv- (g) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this section, gram to provide vision care to children, ices. the term ‘‘comprehensive eye examination’’ in- (2) COORDINATION.—The Secretary shall, as and for other purposes, as amended. cludes an assessment of a patient’s history, gen- appropriate, coordinate the program under sub- eral medical observation, external and The Clerk read the title of the bill. section (a) with the program under section 330 ophthalmoscopic examination, visual acuity, oc- The text of the bill is as follows: of the Public Health Service Act (relating to ular alignment and motility, refraction, and as H.R. 507 health centers) (42 U.S.C. 254b), the program appropriate, binocular vision or gross visual Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- under title XIX of the Social Security Act (relat- fields, performed by an optometrist or an oph- resentatives of the United States of America in ing to the Medicaid program) (42 U.S.C. 1396 et thalmologist. Congress assembled, seq.), the program under title XXI of such Act (h) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—For (relating to the State children’s health insur- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. the purpose of carrying out this section, there is ance program) (42 U.S.C. 1397aa et seq.), and authorized to be appropriated $65,000,000 for the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Vision Care for with other Federal or State programs that pro- Kids Act of 2007’’. period of fiscal years 2009 through 2013. vide services to children. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- SEC. 2. FINDINGS. (c) APPLICATION.—To be eligible to receive a ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Congress makes the following findings: grant under subsection (a), a State shall submit (1) Millions of children in the United States to the Secretary an application in such form, Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) and the gen- suffer from vision problems, many of which go made in such manner, and containing such in- tleman from New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) undetected. Because children with vision prob- formation as the Secretary may require, includ- each will control 20 minutes. lems can struggle developmentally, resulting in ing— The Chair recognizes the gentle- physical, emotional, and social consequences, (1) information on existing Federal, Federal- woman from Wisconsin. good vision is essential for proper physical de- State, or State-funded children’s vision pro- GENERAL LEAVE velopment and educational progress. grams; (2) Vision problems in children range from (2) a plan for the use of grant funds, includ- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I common conditions such as refractive errors, ing how funds will be used to complement exist- ask unanimous consent that all Mem- amblyopia, strabismus, ocular trauma, and in- ing State efforts (including possible partnerships bers have 5 legislative days to revise fections, to rare but potentially life- or sight- with non-profit entities); and extend their remarks and include

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27160 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007

extraneous material on the bill under floor: of course, Chairman DINGELL and they deserve and need so that they can consideration. Ranking Member BARTON. I’d also like live a more full and healthy and happy The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there to thank Representatives GREEN, SUL- life. objection to the request of the gentle- LIVAN, and ENGEL for their leadership Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- woman from Wisconsin? and support in bringing the Vision Care ance of my time. There was no objection. for Kids Act to the floor, and Mr. Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I am Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I PASCRELL, who’s been very, very pas- delighted to yield 5 minutes to the gen- yield myself such time as I may con- sionate about this issue for many tleman from New Jersey (Mr. sume. years. I’ve had the privilege and pleas- PASCRELL), a passionate advocate of Madam Speaker, I rise in support of ure of working with him, and I know this legislation. H.R. 507, the Vision Care for Kids Act how passionate he is, like so many of Mr. PASCRELL. Madam Speaker, I of 2007. us, to get quality vision care for kids want to thank the gentlelady from A small but significant portion of who need it. Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN), who is a children have visual impairments. It is We’ve been working on this bill for model of sensitivity to the needs of all estimated that vision impairment af- about 6 years; and after countless of our children. fects approximately 1.2 out of every modifications, negotiations and com- I want to thank Congressman 1,000 8-year-olds. When detected early, promise, I’m proud to say we have a FOSSELLA, who’s been at the forefront many childhood vision abnormalities of this. bill that is unanimously supported by are treatable, but the potential for cor- Madam Speaker, I rise today regard- the entire vision community. ing an issue that has long been near to rection and normal visual development And my colleague from Wisconsin my heart. I’ve been listening to these diminishes with age. Vision problems put it very simply: There are many other bills that have been put forth in can occur at any point during a life- kids today who have problems with bipartisan fashion. This is a good ex- time, but tend to be particularly dam- their eyes; who have an inability to see ample of what we can do together when aging to school-age children. properly; who, if left untreated, obvi- Impaired vision can result in adverse it comes to our children, their health ously, leads to negative consequence in physical, emotional, and social con- care and their education. This is crit- social interaction, not to mention their sequences. For instance, a child may ical. This is important. So anybody poor performance in school and aca- miss learning opportunities by failing who says we can’t do it is not listening demic achievement because of their in- to explore his or her environment. Ad- today. ability to see, and not to mention the ditionally, if a child is visually im- I also want to thank Chairman DIN- fact that they’re not getting the appro- paired, he or she may be unable to imi- GELL, Chairman PALLONE for their priate care that in some cases leads to tate social behavior or understand non- thoughtful consideration and support greater illnesses and in some cases verbal cues. for preventive vision care for children. Early recognition of eye disease re- leads to death. Many a kid has been put in the back of sults in more effective treatment and The legislation we hope to pass today the class or sent out of the room be- that can be sight saving and sometimes represents the kind of quality, sound cause it was misinterpreted, misunder- even life saving. Yet, many children public policy that can only come about stood, and many times, that child had under the age of 5 do not receive any through the bipartisan cooperation and a problem with vision, with seeing and vision screening at all. a willingness to compromise by many was too embarrassed to say so, or The Vision Care for Kids Act of 2007 interested parties. couldn’t recognize it within himself. So would authorize a grant program to H.R. 507 represents a responsible and preventive vision care is critically im- provide comprehensive eye exams for sensible approach to public health. It’s portant to avoid vision loss and blind- uninsured children with vision dis- well documented that without the ade- ness in our Nation’s children. orders, with priority for children under quate access to vision screening and Untreated vision problems can affect the age of 9. Funds would be used for treatment for eye disorders, a child’s a child’s physical, educational, and treatment and services to correct vi- entire learning and development can be emotional development. That is why sion disorders identified through eye adversely affected. And we say that for for many years, as my good friend from exams and to increase public awareness children who do not qualify for a public Staten Island has pointed out, we have of visual impairment in children. H.R. program and did not have health insur- fought for legislation to set up a grant 507 would require States receiving ance, our assisting in catching poten- program to provide comprehensive eye funds to contribute a 25 percent match tially eye disorders is critical. exams and the necessary follow-up care of funds for each Federal dollar ob- The bill strikes an effective balance for children whose families do not have tained through the program. with a shared relationship between the resources or access to such care. The bill before us today makes great Federal and State governments. Once The Center for Disease Control states strides in providing access to an array States have identified, through the that approximately 1.8 million children of vision-related services, including vi- screening mechanism of their choice, under the age of 18 are blind or have sion screening services that can help that a child may have an eye disorder, some form of visual impairment. For- uninsured children in low- to mod- this legislation will provide Federal tunately, vision loss can be avoided erate-income families. funding for follow-up comprehensive with early diagnosis and treatment. I want to thank my colleagues for eye exam and the necessary treatment. That is not so revealing, is it? On any their commitment and strong support By incorporating a 3-to-1 Federal- such disease, early vision, early prob- of this legislation, and particularly State match, we maintain incentives lems affecting vision, early problems commend my dear friend and col- for States to run their programs effi- affecting hearing, early problems of de- league, Representative GENE GREEN, ciently, providing additional assur- tection of teeth, et cetera, et cetera, for his unwavering dedication to this ances to taxpayers that we’re maxi- many of these visual deficits are issue. mizing the use of each dollar spent. caught only after they have impaired I urge my colleagues to support this I’d like to thank the American Acad- the child’s early and most critical edu- vital and important legislation. emy of Ophthalmology, the Vision cation. That’s the rub. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- Council of America, Prevent Blindness Eye health has a direct impact on ance of my time. of America, the American Optometric learning and achievement. That’s the Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I Association for their support of the core of the fight that we have waged. It rise in support of H.R. 507, the Vision legislation, that of my colleague, and is a national disgrace, Madam Speaker, Care for Kids Act, and join my col- know full well that if this bill does be- that only 1 in 3 children receive pre- league in asking for its adoption. come law, there will be children who ventive vision care before they are en- And at the outset, let me thank a few currently don’t have access to quality rolled in elementary school. That’s not individuals for bringing this bill to the treatment that will get the treatment acceptable.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27161 So I’m pleased to introduce this, provide follow-up vision care to unin- As a founding member of the Con- along with Congressman GENE GREEN, sured children with vision disorders. As gressional Vision Caucus, I am particu- and there are many others that we we tried to target the program to the larly pleased to see this bill on the need to salute here who have fought children most in need, we learned very House floor today and consider it a this fight with us, and that is Rep- quickly that a child’s access to vision milestone for our very young caucus. resentative ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, Rep- screening and comprehensive vision In 2003, I joined my colleagues DAVID resentative JOHN BOOZMAN. Senator care varies widely depending on indi- PRICE, ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, and PAT KIT BOND on the other side of the build- vidual State laws. For example, some TIBERI in establishing the Congres- ing has waged that fight over there. A States have no vision screening re- sional Vision Caucus. Today the Vision truly bipartisan effort. quirements, whereas 30 States cur- Caucus is comprised of more than 100 It’s so easy. I know it’s difficult for rently mandate vision screening. Twen- Members of the House, both Republican us as Congressmen to understand that, ty-eight of these States with screening and Democrat, House Members and including myself. But it’s so easy that mandates, however, do not have or Senators. While our initial goal was to we can come together when the prob- offer any guarantee that children who raise the awareness of vision disorders lem is defined and we can work to- fail the screening will receive a follow- in Congress, the caucus has developed gether, together on a solution. up eye exam. and endorsed 2 key pieces of vision leg- Here’s a perfect example. The 7 bills, On a nationwide basis, as many as 80 islation, including the Vision Care for the 8 bills that we just have gone percent of the children who fail a vi- Kids Act before us today. through, Commerce, these affect peo- sion screening do not get the follow-up It is particularly gratifying to see ple’s lives. They’re not esoteric. care they need. Among the parents of our efforts result in legislative success, They’re not up in the sky someplace. these children, 25 percent cite financial and I thank the members of the Vision These affect people. constraints as a primary reason their Caucus and the 152 cosponsors of this H.R. 507 will establish a Federal child does not receive important fol- legislation for their support. I would grant program to provide for timely di- low-up care more than any other factor also like to thank Chairman DINGELL agnostic examination, treatment and influencing their lack of care. and Ranking Member BARTON of the follow-up vision care for children. This lack of vision care jeopardizes a Energy and Commerce Committee, as This legislation will complement ex- well as the chairman and ranking isting State programs and allow eye child’s development and can unfortu- nately lead to lifelong vision impair- member of the Health Subcommittee, exams for a vulnerable pediatric popu- Mr. PALLONE and Mr. DEAL, for their lation that does not qualify for Med- ment. These children deserve a healthy start to their educational and social support of this legislation. icaid and does not qualify for SCHIP And I would also like to thank John development, yet the reality is that and do not have access to private Ford and William Garner of the com- nearly two of three children entering health insurance. Critical that we un- mittee’s majority staff for their exper- elementary school have never received derstand this. Very important here. tise, as well as Ryan Long and Kath- preventive vision care. Unfortunately, Very significant for those families. erine Martin of the minority staff for the lack of health experience presents Better eye care will significantly their willingness to work with us in a a barrier to the delivery of appropriate mitigate the effects of visual impair- bipartisan fashion on this legislation. ment. So it’s important to act now, vision care in this country. For many With that, I encourage my colleagues Madam Speaker. The prevention is children who are lucky enough to have to join us in passing this important bill more than half the battle. health insurance for medical care, to improve vision care for America’s Madam Speaker, I urge my col- their policy doesn’t cover vision cov- children. leagues to vote in favor of the Vision erage. This is precisely why this bill is Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, let Care for Kids Act. Kids out there are necessary. me again, in closing, thank the spon- waiting for us in all 50 States to act on b 1745 sors, Mr. GREEN and, of course, Mr. this. PASCRELL for really helping us to get By targeting the program toward Thank you, Mr. FOSSELLA. Thank to this point. I failed to mention Ms. children who are school age, uninsured, you to my good friend, the gentlelady ROS-LEHTINEN before. She was instru- and at risk for vision disorders, the bill from Wisconsin. And I think that we’ve mental as well, and Mr. SULLIVAN and is designed to spend scarce health care hit a home run here for the last hour Mr. ENGEL. Let me commend and dollars in the wisest manner possible. and a half, thanks to you both. thank my colleague Ms. BALDWIN for A portion of the grant funds will also Mr. FOSSELLA. Madam Speaker, I her eloquence in shepherding all these continue to reserve the balance of my be used to increase education and bills to the floor. time. awareness of vision disorders so that As it relates to this bill, early detec- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I am the warning signs can be recognized tion, early diagnosis, and early treat- pleased to yield 4 minutes to the lead and any problems can be detected in a ment, we know that those are the mag- author of this bill, the gentleman from timely fashion. ical things that have to happen in Texas (Mr. GENE GREEN). During the committee consideration order for a child to lead a more for- Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Madam of this legislation, we made several ward, healthy life. Without the access Speaker, I’d like to thank my col- changes in the underlying bill. Specifi- to the care that a child needs, we know league on our Energy and Commerce cally, we clarified that the Secretary that that life is going to be com- Committee and Health Subcommittee should consult with professional and promised in some way, shape, or form. for allowing me to rush in from the air- patient organizations when developing I think that this bill helps to get us port to be able to put a statement on the criteria associated with the grant to that point. I think it will help a lot this bill. program’s operations and data collec- of children who currently have no help I rise, obviously, in support of H.R. tion. This amendment also specifies an and no access. 507, the Vision Care for Kids Act. This authorization level of $65 million over 5 I would also like to thank Ryan bill has been crafted in a very bipar- years and includes a State-matching McKee from my office, who has worked tisan fashion with the leadership of my requirement of 25 percent. on this bill for several years in our ef- colleagues, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. The compromise could not have been forts. PASCRELL, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. ENGEL, developed without the dedication of Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- and Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. I’d like to key members of the vision community, ance of my time. thank them for their dedication to including the American Academy of Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, in children’s vision issues in this legisla- Ophthalmology, the American Opto- closing, visual impairments can have tion in particular. metric Association, the Vision Council lifelong consequences for children. As The Vision Care for Kids Act estab- of America, and Prevent Blindness we have heard, this bill will help iden- lishes a much-needed grant program to America. tify these impairments early so that

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27162 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 our kids can live up to their full poten- But the story doesn’t end there, a new study to see a licensed optometrist or ophthalmol- tial. This bill and the others that pre- by University of Michigan pediatricians sug- ogist, receive the treatment they need, and ceded it are prime examples of bipar- gests that poor, uninsured, black and Hispanic also inform and educate parents, teachers, tisan cooperation. children are getting the least vision care serv- and others who work with children on recog- I urge my colleagues to support this ices in this country. In all, non-Hispanic and nizing early signs of vision problems. bill and those that have preceded it. non-black children were 47 percent more likely Detecting early signs of vision problems in And I also thank the gentleman from than Hispanic children—and 59 percent more children and getting them the medical atten- New York (Mr. FOSSELLA) for his as- likely than black children—to have received tion they need can be crucial for development sistance in expeditiously, yet com- eye care in the last year. In addition, the study and well-being for the rest of their lives. The prehensively, managing the nine vital showed that uninsured black or Hispanic chil- Vision Care for Kids Act recognizes this fact important and bipartisan health bills dren were less likely than uninsured children and will make significant improvements in the that were before us this afternoon. of other races or ethnicities to have corrective amount of children who are able to receive the Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut. Madam lenses. care they need to learn and grow. I strongly Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. Madam Speaker, we have to do better on support H.R. 507, the Vision Care for Kids Act 507, the Vision Care for Kids Act of 2007. providing care to these communities and giv- and urge its passage. This issue is simple, Madam Speaker, kids ing these communities the healthcare profes- Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I can’t learn if they can’t see. Providing early vi- sionals to deliverer such care. To date, the yield back the balance of my time. sion screening for our nation’s children will current enrollment percentages of African- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. make sure they are all ready to learn when American and Hispanic students in optometry BERKLEY). The question is on the mo- they enter school and the Vision Care for Kids school is dismal at best. In the United States, tion offered by the gentlewoman from Act will help provide states with the means to only 3.5 percent of currently enrolled optom- Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN) that the offer this important care. etry students are African American. Hispanics House suspend the rules and pass the When I was in the Connecticut State Sen- do not fare much better, when including the bill, H.R. 507, as amended. ate, I championed an initiative which made InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico, the The question was taken; and (two- school-based vision screening a priority enrollment of Hispanics in U.S. optometry thirds being in the affirmative) the through the mandated reporting of pediatric vi- schools and Canada is even lower than that of rules were suspended and the bill, as sion screening on school health assessment African Americans. amended, was passed. forms. The passage of today’s legislation will So Madam Speaker while I strongly support A motion to reconsider was laid on enhance my state’s ability to enhance vision this bill we must do more to address these the table. programs for children by providing a much disparities. Thus, the reason behind my out- f needed federal stream of funding. Importantly, spoken wish to mandate vision care to the RECESS it will allow Connecticut’s children to receive State Child Health Insurance Program followup care when uninsured children are (SCHIP) reauthorization. The lack of vision The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- identified through my state’s existing vision care for children can not be tolerated in this ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair screening program. country and I look forward to working with the declares the House in recess until ap- The passage of today’s legislation is an- Congress in bringing this issue to the forefront proximately 6:30 p.m. today. other example of how this Congress is actively of our debate around SCHIP. Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 49 min- working to provide health services to our na- Mr. LOEBSACK. Madam Speaker, I rise utes p.m.), the House stood in recess tion’s children. This week, as the House con- today in support of H.R. 507, the Vision Care until approximately 6:30 p.m. templates whether we should provide 10 mil- for Kids Act of 2007. I applaud Congressman f lion American children with health insurance GREEN for introducing this important legislation b 1830 through the SCHIP program, we should take and for recognizing the importance of vision today as an opportunity to affirm our commit- screening for our children. AFTER RECESS ment to comprehensive health screening and It is estimated that one in four children in The recess having expired, the House coverage for all American children. school and one in twenty children in preschool was called to order by the Speaker pro Madam Speaker, I urge all my colleagues to develop eye disorders. Screening for vision tempore (Mrs. CAPPS) at 6 o’clock and support H.R. 507 and yield back the balance problems in children is extremely important as 30 minutes p.m. of my time. it can be difficult to recognize these types of f Mr. CLYBURN. Madam Speaker, I rise problems in children, and children are often today in strong support of H.R. 507 Care for not capable of expressing they are experi- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Kids Act of 2007. As you know, this bill would encing vision issues. PRO TEMPORE award grants to states to: (1) provide com- Amblyopia is cited as the most common vi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- prehensive eye examinations by a licensed sion problem in children. This affects one or ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings optometrist or ophthalmologist for children both eyes and can lead to permanent vision will resume on motions to suspend the identified by a licensed health care provider or loss and long term problems. As many as rules previously postponed. vision screener, with priority to children under 9,000 children in Iowa under the age of 4 suf- Votes will be taken in the following age nine; (2) provide treatment or services to fer from this problem. Thankfully for children in order: correct vision problems of such children; and Iowa, the University of Iowa Department of H. Res. 738, by the yeas and nays; (3) develop and disseminate educational ma- Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and the H.R. 2089, by the yeas and nays; terials on recognizing signs of visual impair- Lions Club of Iowa teamed up in 2000 to cre- H.R. 20, by the yeas and nays. ment in children. ate a program called Iowa KidSight. Iowa The votes on H.R. 2295 and H. Con. Madam Speaker, studies have shown that KidSight provides free vision screening for in- Res. 182 will be taken tomorrow. African-Americans were most likely to report fants and young children throughout every The first electronic vote will be con- that they do not have a regular eye care pro- county in Iowa and also serves to educate ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining fessional (21 percent). And Hispanics were parents and the public on the benefits of vi- electronic votes will be conducted as 5- least likely to have seen an eye care profes- sion screening. minutes votes. sional in the last year (43 percent). Since 2000, Iowa KidSight has screened f Madam Speaker, like many diseases, vision over 90,300 children from the ages of 6 years problems can disproportionately affect certain to 48 months. Unfortunately not every child EXPRESSING SENSE OF THE ethnic groups. For example, African-Ameri- who is referred to see a specialist is able to HOUSE REGARDING SYRIA’S CON- cans are five times more likely to have glau- do so for a variety of reasons, which is why TINUED INTERFERENCE IN THE coma, Hispanics are at the greatest risk for the Vision Care for Kids Act is so important. AFFAIRS OF LEBANON cataracts, and myopia or near-sightedness is This legislation will help supplement the pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- much more common among Asians than other gram in my state and others by awarding finished business is the vote on the mo- ethnic groups. grants to help ensure these children are able tion to suspend the rules and agree to

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27163 the resolution, H. Res. 738, on which Matheson Pomeroy Smith (NE) Stated for: the yeas and nays were ordered. Matsui Porter Smith (NJ) McCarthy (CA) Price (GA) Smith (TX) Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, on The Clerk read the title of the resolu- McCarthy (NY) Price (NC) Snyder rollcall No. 961, had I been present, I would tion. McCaul (TX) Putnam Solis have voted ‘‘yea.’’ McCollum (MN) Radanovich The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Space McCotter Rahall Spratt f question is on the motion offered by McCrery Ramstad Stark the gentleman from New York (Mr. McGovern Rangel Stearns McHenry Regula LOUISIANA ARMED SERVICES ACKERMAN) that the House suspend the Stupak McHugh Rehberg Sullivan VETERANS POST OFFICE rules and agree to the resolution, H. McIntyre Reichert Sutton The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Res. 738. McKeon Renzi Tanner McMorris Reynolds finished business is the vote on the mo- The vote was taken by electronic de- Tauscher Rodgers Richardson Taylor tion to suspend the rules and pass the vice, and there were—yeas 375, nays 5, McNerney Rodriguez Terry McNulty Rogers (AL) bill, H.R. 2089, on which the yeas and answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting 50, as Thompson (CA) Meek (FL) Rogers (MI) nays were ordered. follows: Thompson (MS) Meeks (NY) Rohrabacher Thornberry The Clerk read the title of the bill. [Roll No. 961] Michaud Ros-Lehtinen Tiahrt The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Miller (FL) Roskam YEAS—375 Miller (MI) Ross Tiberi question is on the motion offered by Ackerman Cooper Harman Miller (NC) Rothman Tierney the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Towns Aderholt Costa Hastings (FL) Miller, Gary Roybal-Allard DAVIS) that the House suspend the Akin Courtney Hastings (WA) Miller, George Royce Turner Allen Cramer Hayes Mitchell Ruppersberger Udall (CO) rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2089. Altmire Crenshaw Heller Mollohan Rush Udall (NM) This will be a 5-minute vote. Andrews Crowley Hensarling Moore (KS) Ryan (OH) Upton The vote was taken by electronic de- Van Hollen Arcuri Cuellar Herger Moore (WI) Ryan (WI) vice, and there were—yeas 383, nays 0, Baca Culberson Herseth Sandlin Moran (KS) Salazar Vela´ zquez Bachmann Davis (AL) Higgins Moran (VA) Sali Visclosky not voting 48, as follows: Bachus Davis (CA) Hill Murphy (CT) Sanchez, Loretta Walberg [Roll No. 962] Baird Davis (IL) Hinojosa Murphy, Patrick Sarbanes Walden (OR) Baker Davis (KY) Hirono Murphy, Tim Saxton Walsh (NY) YEAS—383 Baldwin Davis, David Hobson Myrick Schiff Walz (MN) Abercrombie Carney Filner Barrett (SC) Davis, Lincoln Hodes Napolitano Schmidt Wamp Ackerman Carter Flake Barrow Davis, Tom Hoekstra Neugebauer Schwartz Wasserman Aderholt Castle Forbes Bartlett (MD) Deal (GA) Holden Nunes Scott (GA) Schultz Akin Castor Fortenberry Barton (TX) DeFazio Holt Oberstar Scott (VA) Watson Alexander Chabot Fossella Becerra DeGette Honda Obey Sensenbrenner Watt Allen Chandler Foxx Berkley Delahunt Hooley Olver Serrano Waxman Altmire Clarke Frank (MA) Berman DeLauro Hoyer Ortiz Sestak Welch (VT) Andrews Clay Franks (AZ) Berry Dent Hulshof Pallone Shadegg Westmoreland Arcuri Cleaver Frelinghuysen Biggert Diaz-Balart, L. Hunter Pascrell Shays Wexler Baca Clyburn Gallegly Bilbray Diaz-Balart, M. Inglis (SC) Payne Shea-Porter Wicker Bachmann Coble Garrett (NJ) Bilirakis Dicks Inslee Pearce Sherman Wilson (NM) Bachus Cohen Gerlach Bishop (GA) Dingell Israel Pence Shimkus Wilson (SC) Baird Cole (OK) Giffords Bishop (NY) Doggett Issa Perlmutter Shuler Wolf Baker Conyers Gillibrand Blackburn Donnelly Jackson (IL) Peterson (MN) Shuster Wu Baldwin Cooper Gingrey Blumenauer Doolittle Jackson-Lee Petri Simpson Wynn Barrett (SC) Costa Gohmert Blunt Doyle (TX) Pitts Sires Yarmuth Barrow Costello Gonzalez Boehner Drake Jefferson Platts Skelton Young (AK) Bartlett (MD) Courtney Goode Bonner Dreier Johnson (GA) Poe Slaughter Young (FL) Barton (TX) Cramer Goodlatte Bono Duncan Johnson, Sam Becerra Crenshaw Granger Boren Edwards Jones (OH) NAYS—5 Berkley Crowley Green, Al Boswell Ehlers Jordan Hinchey McDermott Waters Berman Cuellar Green, Gene Boucher Ellsworth Kagen Jones (NC) Paul Berry Culberson Grijalva Boustany Emanuel Kanjorski Biggert Davis (AL) Hall (NY) Boyd (FL) Emerson Kaptur ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 Bilbray Davis (CA) Hall (TX) Boyda (KS) Engel Keller Abercrombie Bilirakis Davis (IL) Hare Brady (TX) English (PA) Kennedy Bishop (GA) Davis (KY) Harman Braley (IA) Eshoo Kildee NOT VOTING—50 Bishop (NY) Davis, David Hastert Broun (GA) Etheridge Kilpatrick Alexander Johnson, E. B. Pickering Blackburn Davis, Lincoln Hastings (FL) Brown (SC) Everett Kind Bean Kucinich Pryce (OH) Blumenauer Davis, Tom Hastings (WA) Brown, Corrine Fallin King (IA) Bishop (UT) Larsen (WA) Reyes Blunt Deal (GA) Hayes Brown-Waite, Farr King (NY) Boozman Larson (CT) Rogers (KY) Boehner DeFazio Heller Ginny Fattah Kingston Brady (PA) Lewis (CA) Sa´ nchez, Linda Bonner DeGette Hensarling Buchanan Feeney Kirk Carson Lowey T. Bono Delahunt Herger Burgess Ferguson Klein (FL) Conaway Lynch Schakowsky Boren DeLauro Herseth Sandlin Burton (IN) Filner Kline (MN) Costello Maloney (NY) Sessions Boswell Dent Higgins Butterfield Flake Knollenberg Cubin Marchant Smith (WA) Boucher Diaz-Balart, L. Hill Buyer Forbes Kuhl (NY) Cummings Melancon Souder Boustany Diaz-Balart, M. Hinchey Calvert Fortenberry LaHood Ellison Mica Tancredo Boyd (FL) Dicks Hinojosa Camp (MI) Fossella Lamborn Gordon Murtha Weiner Boyda (KS) Dingell Hirono Campbell (CA) Foxx Lampson Graves Musgrave Weldon (FL) Brady (TX) Doggett Hobson Cannon Frank (MA) Langevin Gutierrez Nadler Weller Braley (IA) Donnelly Hodes Cantor Franks (AZ) Lantos Hastert Neal (MA) Whitfield Broun (GA) Doolittle Hoekstra Capito Frelinghuysen Latham Jindal Pastor Wilson (OH) Brown (SC) Doyle Holden Capps Gallegly LaTourette Johnson (IL) Peterson (PA) Woolsey Brown, Corrine Drake Holt Capuano Garrett (NJ) Lee Brown-Waite, Dreier Honda Cardoza Gerlach Levin b 1855 Ginny Duncan Hooley Carnahan Giffords Lewis (GA) Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Flor- Buchanan Edwards Hoyer Carney Gilchrest Lewis (KY) Burgess Ehlers Hulshof Carter Gillibrand Linder ida and Mrs. JONES of Ohio changed Burton (IN) Ellsworth Hunter Castle Gingrey Lipinski their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Butterfield Emanuel Inglis (SC) Castor Gohmert LoBiondo Mr. ABERCROMBIE changed his vote Buyer Emerson Inslee Chabot Gonzalez Loebsack from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘present.’’ Calvert Engel Israel Chandler Goode Lofgren, Zoe Camp (MI) English (PA) Issa Clarke Goodlatte Lucas So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Campbell (CA) Eshoo Jackson (IL) Clay Granger Lungren, Daniel tive) the rules were suspended and the Cannon Etheridge Jackson-Lee Cleaver Green, Al E. resolution was agreed to. Cantor Everett (TX) Clyburn Green, Gene Mack The result of the vote was announced Capito Fallin Jefferson Coble Grijalva Mahoney (FL) Capps Farr Johnson (GA) Cohen Hall (NY) Manzullo as above recorded. Capuano Fattah Johnson, Sam Cole (OK) Hall (TX) Markey A motion to reconsider was laid on Cardoza Feeney Jones (NC) Conyers Hare Marshall the table. Carnahan Ferguson Jones (OH)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27164 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 Jordan Miller, George Scott (VA) b 1903 Hirono McHenry Sanchez, Loretta Kagen Mitchell Sensenbrenner Hobson McHugh Sarbanes Kanjorski Mollohan Serrano So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Hodes McIntyre Saxton Kaptur Moore (KS) Sestak tive) the rules were suspended and the Hoekstra McKeon Schakowsky Keller Moore (WI) Shadegg bill was passed. Holden McMorris Schiff Kennedy Moran (KS) Holt Rodgers Schmidt Shays The result of the vote was announced Kildee Moran (VA) Shea-Porter Honda McNerney Schwartz Kilpatrick Murphy (CT) Sherman as above recorded. Hooley McNulty Scott (GA) Kind Murphy, Patrick Shimkus A motion to reconsider was laid on Hoyer Meek (FL) Scott (VA) King (IA) Murphy, Tim Shuler Hulshof Meeks (NY) Sensenbrenner the table. Mica King (NY) Myrick Shuster Hunter Serrano Inglis (SC) Michaud Sestak Kingston Napolitano Simpson f Inslee Miller (FL) Shadegg Kirk Neugebauer Sires Israel Miller (MI) Shays Klein (FL) Nunes Skelton Kline (MN) Oberstar MELANIE BLOCKER-STOKES POST- Issa Miller (NC) Shea-Porter Slaughter Jackson (IL) Miller, Gary Sherman Knollenberg Obey Smith (NE) PARTUM DEPRESSION RESEARCH Kuhl (NY) Olver Jackson-Lee Miller, George Shimkus Smith (NJ) AND CARE ACT LaHood Ortiz (TX) Mitchell Shuler Smith (TX) Lamborn Pallone The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Jefferson Mollohan Shuster Snyder Lampson Pascrell Johnson (GA) Moore (KS) Simpson Solis finished business is the vote on the mo- Langevin Paul Johnson, Sam Moore (WI) Sires Space tion to suspend the rules and pass the Lantos Payne Jones (NC) Moran (KS) Skelton Spratt Latham Pearce bill, H.R. 20, as amended, on which the Jones (OH) Moran (VA) Slaughter LaTourette Pence Stark yeas and nays were ordered. Jordan Murphy (CT) Smith (NE) Lee Perlmutter Stearns The Clerk read the title of the bill. Kagen Murphy, Patrick Smith (NJ) Stupak Kanjorski Murphy, Tim Smith (TX) Levin Peterson (MN) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Lewis (GA) Petri Sutton Kaptur Myrick Snyder Lewis (KY) Pitts Tanner question is on the motion offered by Keller Napolitano Solis Linder Platts Tauscher the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. Kennedy Neugebauer Space Lipinski Poe Taylor Kildee Nunes Spratt BALDWIN) that the House suspend the Kilpatrick Oberstar LoBiondo Pomeroy Terry Stark rules and pass the bill, H.R. 20, as Kind Obey Stearns Loebsack Porter Thompson (CA) King (IA) Olver Stupak Lofgren, Zoe Price (GA) Thompson (MS) amended. King (NY) Ortiz Sullivan Lowey Price (NC) Thornberry This will be a 5-minute vote. Kingston Pallone Sutton Lucas Putnam Tiahrt The vote was taken by electronic de- Kirk Pascrell Tanner Lungren, Daniel Rahall Tiberi vice, and there were—yeas 382, nays 3, Klein (FL) Payne Tauscher E. Ramstad Tierney Kline (MN) Pearce Taylor Mack Rangel Towns not voting 46, as follows: Knollenberg Pence Terry Mahoney (FL) Regula Turner [Roll No. 963] Kuhl (NY) Perlmutter Thompson (CA) Manzullo Rehberg Udall (CO) YEAS—382 LaHood Peterson (MN) Thompson (MS) Markey Reichert Udall (NM) Lamborn Petri Thornberry Marshall Renzi Abercrombie Cannon Edwards Upton Lampson Pitts Tiahrt Matheson Reynolds Ackerman Cantor Ehlers Van Hollen Langevin Platts Tiberi Matsui Richardson Aderholt Capito Ellsworth Vela´ zquez Lantos Poe Tierney McCarthy (CA) Rodriguez Akin Capps Emanuel Visclosky Latham Pomeroy Towns McCarthy (NY) Rogers (AL) Alexander Capuano Emerson Walberg LaTourette Porter Turner McCaul (TX) Rogers (MI) Allen Cardoza Engel Walden (OR) Lee Price (GA) Udall (CO) McCollum (MN) Rohrabacher Altmire Carnahan English (PA) Walsh (NY) Levin Price (NC) Udall (NM) McCotter Ros-Lehtinen Andrews Carney Eshoo Walz (MN) Lewis (GA) Putnam Upton McCrery Roskam Arcuri Carter Etheridge Wamp Lewis (KY) Rahall Van Hollen McDermott Ross Baca Castle Everett Wasserman Linder Ramstad Vela´ zquez McGovern Rothman Bachmann Castor Fallin Schultz Lipinski Rangel Visclosky McHenry Roybal-Allard Bachus Chabot Farr Waters LoBiondo Regula Walberg McHugh Royce Baird Chandler Fattah Watt Baker Clarke Feeney Loebsack Rehberg Walden (OR) McIntyre Ruppersberger Lofgren, Zoe Reichert Walsh (NY) McKeon Rush Waxman Baldwin Clay Ferguson Welch (VT) Barrett (SC) Cleaver Filner Lowey Renzi Walz (MN) McMorris Ryan (OH) Lucas Reynolds Wamp Rodgers Ryan (WI) Westmoreland Barrow Clyburn Forbes Wexler Bartlett (MD) Coble Fortenberry Lungren, Daniel Richardson Wasserman McNerney Salazar E. Rodriguez Schultz Wicker Barton (TX) Cohen Fossella McNulty Sali Mack Rogers (AL) Waters Wilson (NM) Becerra Cole (OK) Foxx Meek (FL) Sanchez, Loretta Mahoney (FL) Rogers (MI) Watson Meeks (NY) Sarbanes Wilson (SC) Berkley Conyers Frank (MA) Berman Cooper Franks (AZ) Manzullo Rohrabacher Watt Mica Saxton Wolf Markey Ros-Lehtinen Waxman Michaud Schakowsky Wu Berry Costa Frelinghuysen Biggert Costello Gallegly Marshall Roskam Westmoreland Miller (FL) Schiff Wynn Bilbray Courtney Garrett (NJ) Matheson Ross Wexler Miller (MI) Schmidt Yarmuth Bilirakis Cramer Gerlach Matsui Rothman Wicker Miller (NC) Schwartz Young (AK) Bishop (GA) Crenshaw Giffords McCarthy (CA) Roybal-Allard Wilson (NM) Miller, Gary Scott (GA) Young (FL) Bishop (NY) Crowley Gilchrest McCarthy (NY) Royce Wilson (SC) Blackburn Cuellar Gillibrand McCaul (TX) Ruppersberger Wolf NOT VOTING—48 Blumenauer Culberson Gingrey McCollum (MN) Rush Wu McCotter Ryan (OH) Wynn Bean Larsen (WA) Rogers (KY) Blunt Davis (AL) Gohmert McCrery Ryan (WI) Yarmuth Bishop (UT) Larson (CT) Sa´ nchez, Linda Boehner Davis (CA) Gonzalez McDermott Salazar Young (AK) Boozman Lewis (CA) T. Bonner Davis (IL) Goode McGovern Sali Young (FL) Brady (PA) Lynch Sessions Bono Davis (KY) Goodlatte Carson Maloney (NY) Boren Davis, David Granger Smith (WA) NAYS—3 Conaway Marchant Souder Boswell Davis, Lincoln Green, Al Boucher Davis, Tom Green, Gene Cubin Melancon Sullivan Broun (GA) Flake Paul Boustany Deal (GA) Grijalva Cummings Murtha Tancredo Ellison Musgrave Boyd (FL) DeFazio Hall (NY) Watson NOT VOTING—46 Gilchrest Nadler Boyda (KS) DeGette Hall (TX) Weiner Gordon Neal (MA) Brady (TX) Delahunt Hare Bean Johnson, E. B. Peterson (PA) Weldon (FL) Graves Pastor Braley (IA) DeLauro Harman Bishop (UT) Kucinich Pickering Gutierrez Peterson (PA) Weller Brown (SC) Dent Hastert Boozman Larsen (WA) Pryce (OH) Jindal Pickering Whitfield Brown, Corrine Diaz-Balart, L. Hastings (FL) Brady (PA) Larson (CT) Radanovich Johnson (IL) Pryce (OH) Wilson (OH) Brown-Waite, Diaz-Balart, M. Hastings (WA) Carson Lewis (CA) Reyes Johnson, E. B. Radanovich Woolsey Ginny Dicks Hayes Conaway Lynch Rogers (KY) Kucinich Reyes Buchanan Dingell Heller Cubin Maloney (NY) Sa´ nchez, Linda Burgess Doggett Hensarling Cummings Marchant T. Burton (IN) Donnelly Herger Ellison Melancon ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Sessions Butterfield Doolittle Herseth Sandlin Gordon Murtha Smith (WA) Buyer Doyle Higgins Graves Musgrave The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Souder Calvert Drake Hill Gutierrez Nadler the vote). Members are advised 2 min- Camp (MI) Dreier Hinchey Jindal Neal (MA) Tancredo utes remain in this vote. Campbell (CA) Duncan Hinojosa Johnson (IL) Pastor Weiner

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27165 Welch (VT) Weller Wilson (OH) REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER decade of success in preventing dev- Weldon (FL) Whitfield Woolsey AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 106 astating health conditions for young ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- children. The SPEAKER pro tempore (during imous consent for my name to be re- I know this because just last week I visited St. Joseph’s Hospital, the neo- the vote). Members are advised there moved as a cosponsor of H. Res. 106. natal unit. We heard stories from are 2 minutes remaining on this vote. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there young mothers talk about children who objection to the request of the gen- b 1910 have been saved and, yes, talk about tleman from Arkansas? So (two-thirds being in the affirma- those who have not been saved because There was no objection. tive) the rules were suspended and the they could not enroll in the SCHIP pro- bill, as amended, was passed. f gram. The result of the vote was announced REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Why in the world would we suffer a as above recorded. AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 106 veto to deny our children a mere $35 A motion to reconsider was laid on billion to cover them for preventative Mr. BOYD of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I the table. health care? ask unanimous consent to have my I ask my colleagues to overturn this f name removed as a cosponsor for H. veto, and I join the Congressional PERSONAL EXPLANATION Res. 106. Black Caucus to ensure that that hap- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there pens. The fight is for our children. We Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Madam objection to the request of the gen- cannot yield. Speaker, I would like to submit this statement tleman from Florida? f for the RECORD and regret that I was not There was no objection. present to vote on rollcall vote Nos. 961, 962, b 1915 f and 963. Had I been present, I would have GOD & CENSORSHIP voted: REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER ‘‘Yea’’ on rollcall vote No. 961 on H. Res. AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 106 (Mr. POE asked and was given per- mission to address the House for 1 738 expressing the sense of the House of Mr. HERGER. Mr. Speaker, I request Representatives regarding the Government of minute.) unanimous consent that my name be Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, good news. Syria’s continued interference in the internal removed as a cosponsor of H. Res. 106. That which has been removed has been affairs of Lebanon; ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote No. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there returned. That which has been 962 on H.R. 2089, to designate the facility of objection to the request of the gen- censored is censored no more. Let me the United States Postal Service located at tleman from California? explain. 701 Loyola Avenue in New Orleans, Lou- There was no objection. The Architect of the Capitol took it isiana, as the ‘‘Louisiana Armed Services Vet- f upon himself to remove references of erans Post Office’’; and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote God from the official certificates that No. 963 on H.R. 20, to provide for research REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER accompany flags that are flown over on, and services for individuals with, AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 106 the Capitol. These flags and certifi- postpartum depression and psychosis. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, cates are given to schools, citizens, and f I ask unanimous consent that my name the military. Some Members of Con- gress, for example, request the words REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER be withdrawn as a cosponsor of H. Res. 106. ‘‘God’’ and ‘‘Country’’ to be incor- AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 106 porated into the certificate. However, AND H. RES. 610 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gen- the word ‘‘God’’ was unilaterally Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I ask tleman from Georgia? stricken and censored from the docu- unanimous consent that I be removed There was no objection. ment by the Architect. But those days as a cosponsor from H. Res. 106 and H. are over. The Architect will now allow f Res. 610. the word ‘‘God’’ on such certificates. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. PERSONAL EXPLANATION The national motto is ‘‘In God We MITCHELL). Is there objection to the re- Mr. PATRICK J. MURPHY of Penn- Trust.’’ We pledge allegiance saying quest of the gentlewoman from Michi- sylvania. Mr. Speaker, the rules of the ‘‘one Nation under God.’’ Our history is gan? House do not allow me to remove my- based upon a belief in the Supreme There was no objection. self from cosponsor at this time of H.R. Being. And much of this Capitol has f 811, but this statement serves that I am references to the Almighty. not to be perceived as a cosponsor of Mr. Speaker, many Americans are REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER this bill at this time. tired of paranoia government censor- AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 106 ship of God, and consider attempts to f Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- remove God from America a violation mous consent to have my name re- OVERRIDING THE VETO ON SCHIP of their constitutional rights. Thank moved as a cosponsor from H. Res. 106. God. (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked And that’s just the way it is. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there and was given permission to address objection to the request of the gen- the House for 1 minute and to revise f tleman from Arkansas? and extend her remarks.) SPECIAL ORDERS There was no objection. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under f Speaker, in a little less than 72 hours, the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- this House will have the opportunity to uary 18, 2007, and under a previous REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER make one of the most definitive and order of the House, the following Mem- AS COSPONSOR OF H. RES. 106 powerful stands for the Nation’s chil- bers will be recognized for 5 minutes Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of Tennessee. dren. each. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Let me go on record by indicating f to have my name removed as a cospon- that this Nation has over a period of sor of H. Res. 106. time mistreated her children. Now we IRAQ WAR The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there have the opportunity to insure millions The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a objection to the request of the gen- of children with health coverage previous order of the House, the gentle- tleman from Tennessee? through the SCHIP program, a pro- woman from California (Ms. WATERS) is There was no objection. gram now that has seen itself last for a recognized for 5 minutes.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27166 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, Mem- tinue to spend billions of dollars blind- Donald Valentine joined the United bers, last Friday, Retired Lieutenant ly arming Iraqis who volunteer to serve States Army because of the 9/11 attack General Ricardo Sanchez, who led U.S. in the Iraqi security forces with no on this country. forces in Iraq following the invasion in thought as to where their loyalties His mother Anna said, ‘‘My husband 2003, became the latest in a growing might lie when we hand them weapons. and I were behind Donald 100 percent. I list of retired military officers who On one hand, as Anthony Cordesman was so proud of him no matter what he harshly criticize the war in Iraq. He of the Center for Strategic and Inter- ever did. He made me very proud to be said that the United States is ‘‘living a national Studies points out, we have his mother.’’ Words from another of nightmare with no end in sight.’’ Gen- not addressed the degree to which all America’s Gold Star Mothers. eral Sanchez also lambasted the latest elements of the Iraqi security forces, I met Anna Valentine and many strategy in Iraq calling it, again, ‘‘a from the Prime Minister’s office down, members of the Valentine family re- desperate attempt by the administra- have links to Shiite efforts to retain cently at Veterans National Cemetery tion that has not accepted the political and expand power and carry out sec- in Houston, where mothers like Anna and economic realities of this war.’’ tarian cleansing in mixed areas. who had children killed in Iraq and Af- These startling revelations from the On the other hand, the bottom-up ghanistan were being honored. We call highest ranks of our military should reconciliation that Bush brags about is those noble women Gold Star Mothers. shake us to our very core. The man arming and empowering the Sunni mi- Anna Valentine’s son is buried on that who was personally responsible for con- litias in Anbar province and elsewhere. hallowed ground of the fallen in Hous- ducting the war in Iraq is trying to This is, as a recent article in the Econ- ton, Texas. convince us that we should have no omist suggests, a recipe for civil war Corporal Valentine was killed along faith in the administration now waging and only serves to undermine the cen- with two other soldiers on September the war. tral government of Iraq. 18 in Muqdadiyah, Iraq, when an IED, General Sanchez went on to say, These irresponsible and dangerous an improvised explosive device, deto- ‘‘There has been a glaring unfortunate tactics not only harm future prospects nated near him. display of incompetent strategic lead- for stability in Iraq, but seriously Mr. Speaker, you understand the use ership within our national leaders,’’ erode our standing in the Middle East of an IED by America’s enemy is a cow- and that ‘‘the American people must and larger international community. ard’s way of fighting the war. These en- hold them accountable.’’ I would like to commend General emies rant and rave and preach hate in But, General Sanchez, how can the Sanchez for speaking out against the the name of religion, but they cover American people hold their elected of- Bush administration. But how many their faces with masks and hide in ficials accountable? As we all know, more General Sanchezes will it take caves and dark, dusty ditches. They are they can make a lot of noise by calling before the last Congressperson turns afraid to come out in the open and face congressional offices, writing letters, against the occupation of Iraq? How the American soldier, so our enemy and attending marches; but at the end many more investigations of detonates remote-controlled bombs. of the day, the American people hold Blackwater’s abuse, of Halliburton’s Corporal Donald Valentine III comes their elected officials accountable at fraud, how many more reports of our from a military family. His father, the ballot box. overstretched military at its breaking Donald II, is a Navy veteran. His broth- To my colleagues in the House of point, or about the damage our occupa- er Daniel wanted to enlist to be with Representatives, our constituents have tion is doing to our international his brother Donald in Iraq, and Daniel, already made up their minds. An over- standing? How much more of this de- 19, still intends to join the military. whelming majority of people think it bate do we need before our national Mr. Speaker, America owes much to was a mistake to invade Iraq and be- leaders accept that the Iraq war is ac- families like the Valentines. lieve that setting a timetable for with- tually making our country less safe? Donald was married 1 year to Lucia, drawal is the correct course of action. For the good of this great Nation and who said Donald had all the qualities Most Democrats and Republicans agree for the good of Iraq, it is time to bring any girl would want. She had talked to that an open-ended occupation of Iraq our troops home and end the occupa- Donald on their first anniversary, 3 is an awful idea. But the Iraqi people tion of Iraq. days before his death in Iraq. Corporal don’t want us there, and we have no Mr. Speaker and Members, I know Valentine told his family that, if he did timetable for withdrawal. that there is an attempt to put a good not survive the war, they should stay What do we have if not an open-ended face on the surge and to try and make strong. He is the 91st fallen service- occupation? What more do we need to us believe that the surge is working, member with ties to the Houston area learn before deciding that this war but just read your newspapers every to have been killed in Iraq or Afghani- must be brought to a halt? Day after day and see the number of lives that stan. day, the grim realities unfolding in are being lost, not only of our own sol- Corporal Donald Valentine was as- Iraq paint a picture of futility and mis- diers, but of the Iraqis. signed to the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infan- management. More lives are lost, more f try Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infan- money is squandered, and Iraq falls try Division of the Stryker Brigade deeper and deeper into chaos and civil CORPORAL DONALD E. VALENTINE Combat Team from Fort Lewis, Wash- war. III—U.S. ARMY ington. President Bush has had our military The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Being from a military family, he in pursuit of a victory that is perpet- previous order of the House, the gen- moved around a lot as a child. He lived ually ‘‘just around the corner.’’ Well, tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) is recog- in Florida most of his life and in Idaho, we have been around the corner and nized for 5 minutes. but wanted to be buried in ‘‘Big H,’’ as back again. There is no victory to be Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, ‘‘The soldier he called Houston, Texas, because of found. The time to end this debacle has is the Army, and wars may be fought many reasons. One of those reasons long since passed. The United States with weapons, but they are won by was because he spent so much time military presence has reinforced in the men. While we mourn those men who growing up with his grandparents who minds of the Iraqis the most damaging die, we should thank God such men live in Houston. Mr. Speaker, Donald’s lesson an emerging nation can learn: ever lived.’’ These are the words of grandparents, Thomas and Lupe Cor- that problems are solved with bullets General George Patton in World War tez, and his other grandmother Geneva and bombs instead of compromise and II. Fernandez, survive their grandson. cooperation. Instead of encouraging Mr. Speaker, one of those soldiers As a grandfather of five with two compromise and fostering cooperation was Corporal Donald E. Valentine III of more grandkids on the way, I think it among the various warring tribes, we the United States Army. He was born would be a most difficult task to bury have done the exact opposite. We con- in Houston, Texas, on March 5, 1986. a grandson in the vigor of their youth.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27167 In the official statement on Donald’s Lockheed Martin’s F–35 Lightning ico, but was moved to Incurlik, Tur- death, the family said, ‘‘Donald fighter. I can testify to the significant key, and was on duty then, he talked to touched the lives of so many with his importance of sustaining positive rela- me back in October of 2000. He said, we big heart. We will cherish the beautiful tions with Turkey, because the final were away from home in a place that memories we shared with you. You assemblage of the aforementioned air- really was awfully strange for a 21- made us so very proud. Now heaven has craft will, in fact, take place at Lock- year-old. And then we picked up our another hero. And, continue to watch heed Martin’s Ft. Worth plant which is newspapers one morning and there’s a over us as an angel in heaven.’’ very near my district in North Texas. big hole in the side of a United States On September 28, 2007, taps played for These are important developments in ship, the USS Cole which was bombed the last time as 21 guns saluted this the war on terror and now is not the in October of 2000. The tension was American soldier. This is a photograph time to compromise these efforts. mounting daily. Other attacks were a of Donald Valentine III. But more importantly, Mr. Speaker, possibility. And then all hell broke A statement has been credited to one this resolution, this resolution is ill loose outside the base. There was pro- of Rome’s centurions when he told his timed and ill suited for a country at tests, there was shouting, there were troops, ‘‘How you yet live will echo war. What will happen to the transport people yelling at us at the gate. None throughout eternity.’’ Corporal Valen- of goods, fuel, food, fiber through Tur- of us were allowed off the base. And tine lived a short but faithful life to key into northern Iraq? why? Because the House of Representa- the things that were important to him: And if those shipments, if those ship- tives was going to take up the Arme- family and country. He was 21 when he ments of food, fuel and fiber are de- nian genocide resolution. was killed. layed or ended by the Turks, who wins Mr. Speaker, this constituent was my Mr. Speaker, General George Patton and who loses? son. He asked me then, Dad, why is was right about such warriors. We Mr. Speaker, I will submit that the Congress making things tougher for us should thank God that such men as average American probably doesn’t over here? I didn’t have an answer for Corporal Donald Valentine III died and know the answer to that question. It’s him now and I don’t have an answer for lived. not that they’re indifferent, but they him now. President Clinton did not And that’s just the way it is. just don’t know if there’s going to be a support this bill in 2000. Majority Lead- winner or a loser. The average Turk, f er Armey refused to allow it to come to while he may care, is really just pretty the floor. Don’t make life tougher for b 1930 mad about it all. our soldiers. We’re a country at war. But, Mr. Speaker, I would submit it IN OPPOSITION TO RESOLUTION Let’s act like it for once. is the Iraqi citizen who is on our side REGARDING ARMENIA f who will lose. They will be denied sus- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a tenance. They will be denied food for PERU FREE TRADE AGREEMENT previous order of the House, the gen- their family. They will be denied fuel The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a tleman from Texas (Mr. BURGESS) is to heat their homes in the coming win- previous order of the House, the gen- recognized for 5 minutes. ter in the northern part of Iraq, in a tleman from Maine (Mr. MICHAUD) is Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I want country that has been ravaged by war. recognized for 5 minutes. to come to the floor of the House to- Well, if Iraqis who are friendly to us Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, in the night and add my voice to a lot of my are likely to be hurt, what about the coming days Congress will consider the colleagues in opposition to the dan- enemy in Iraq? Well, Mr. Speaker, they Peru Free Trade Agreement. I rise to- gerous resolution condemning Turkey may be the indirect winner because night to ask why are we in such a rush for reported atrocities against the Ar- after all, we know they love chaos; and to approve a flawed and misguided menian people. Everyone regrets what anything that increases disorder in trade policy. happened at the end of the First World Iraq’s fragile social system benefits our The Peru Free Trade Agreement War; but, Mr. Speaker, we are in the enemy. doesn’t enjoy the support of any of the midst of a very complicated war, a Mr. Speaker, I am not connecting constituencies which it’s supposed to complicated war in which every ally is dots that have not already been con- benefit. No labor unions vocally are valuable to our war effort. nected. Right as we left before the Au- out supporting this agreement. Why This resolution, Mr. Speaker, this gust recess the majority whip was would they? The labor standards are resolution has the potential to inflict quoted as saying if things go well in unenforceable. It doesn’t protect ‘‘buy damage on the United States-Turkish Iraq, it’s bad for us; it’s bad for our ma- America.’’ It promotes off-shoring of relationship such that it would be very jority party. our industries. difficult to repair it, and this should be Mr. Speaker, sadly, then we’ve seen The Peru Free Trade Agreement is at the forefront of our minds as we con- several times during the month of Sep- just like the NAFTA-CAFTA frame- sider bringing to the floor for a vote. tember where it does seem like some- work. NAFTA has cost Maine over 23 I am concerned about this resolution, times they’re invested in defeat. percent of our manufacturing base. The and I urge the Speaker not to allow But who really bears the brunt is the new labor environmental language will these actions. United States soldier. And, Mr. Speak- do nothing to improve the situation. I am asking us to consider the long- er, this is not just a theoretical con- The Bush administration claims that lasting negative effects that this reso- cern. October 2000, same bill, conflicts the agreement will improve labor lution could have on our foreign policy are a little bit different. Northern standards in Peru and, in the next interests. The last thing we need is for watch, keeping the Iraqis from attack- breath, Tom Donahue, president of the an American ally to stray from the ing the Kurds. Those planes in north- United States Chamber of Commerce path of victory in Iraq, and with Presi- ern Iraq to enforce the no-fly zone and states that he is ‘‘encouraged by assur- dent Abdullah Gul threatening to with- keep Saddam from attacking the ances that the labor provisions cannot draw Turkey’s support of the Iraq war Kurds, those F–16s flew out of Turkey be read to require compliance with the should we vote on and pass this risky and they kept watch every day of every ILO conventions.’’ resolution, this possibility unfortu- week during what we now know as So why are we rushing to approve nately is moving ever closer to reality. Northern Watch. They kept the Iraqi such a toothless measure? Mr. Speaker, Turkey continues to be Republican Guard in a box and kept Why is Congress moving so fast to a consistent U.S. partner in developing them from attacking Kurds. approve a trade policy which has not some of the crucial defense equipment Mr. Speaker, I was not in Congress in been subject to a full hearing since the we’re going to need to protect our October of 2000. But I will tell you that deal was announced? The last hearing country into the future. Currently, a young man who is now a constituent, on the Peru Free Trade Agreement in Turkey is aiding in the development of actually stationed in Clovis, New Mex- the Ways and Means Committee was

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27168 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 held in 2006. There are no environ- $2.33 an hour at a restaurant. She b 1945 mental groups that are rallying sup- qualifies for SCHIP. She has benefited HEALTH CARE FOR IRAQ AND port for the unenforceable environ- from SCHIP; and because she is covered AFGHANISTAN WAR VETERANS mental protections. That includes the by this state-run program, she sees her Sierra Club and Friends of the Earth. doctor in the doctor’s office and not in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a So why are we not taking the time to the emergency room. Kailee needs our previous order of the House, the gentle- consider the impact the Peru FTA will help and she needs our support. She woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- have on our environment, our intellec- will some day have to pay for a war ognized for 5 minutes. tual property or privatization of Social that is costing the American taxpayers Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I think Security? $400 million a day. And yet we’re not it’s important for the President of the Even the labor leaders of major Peru- even paying for this war. The occupa- United States to pay attention to the vian labor organizations oppose this tion of Iraq is being paid for by bor- over 100,000 Iraqi and Afghani veterans agreement. They urge Congress to vote rowed money from China that Kailee that are coming back to our country, ‘‘no,’’ claiming that it will weaken and her younger sister, Cassidy, will U.S. citizens who have been wounded. labor standards, encourage illegal im- have to pay back some day. 100,000. migration to the United States, and in- The SCHIP program is a state-run This House passed a bill that in- crease the rates of drug trafficking and program that’s been very successful. creases spending in the Department of violence. We aim to reauthorize this program Veterans Affairs by 18 percent, the So who supports this agreement? Big and expand its coverage to all children largest increase in American history, Business. It’s the large multinational in America who are eligible. That’s up which is deserved because we have in- companies who seek to profit off the to about 10.8 million to 11 million chil- jured soldiers coming back to us who backs of working men and women in dren who are the lowest income strata are not being treated. That bill is log our country. in the country. jammed in the Senate. I invite the Remember back on May 10 when we The SCHIP program will focus on the President of the United States to call heard about the new trade model? Well, working families who need the help the over to the leadership in the Senate to if it’s so new and great, then why most. It will guarantee access to say he’s going to sign that bill and to aren’t we hearing from all sides on the health care at the doctor’s office, not move that bill this week. trade debate asking us to support it? at the expensive emergency room. If Yesterday, I was out welcoming in an There is a reason: there is not much anyone listening thinks that SCHIP is official ceremony the 983rd Combat En- new about it. It’s the same old model not a good deal, you’re going to spend gineer Unit Heavy from the State of with a little fancy title. much more money taking care of Ohio. It’s a Reserve unit, over 1,000 sol- I ask my colleagues to take a step Kailee and her family at the emer- diers who have been deployed to the back and consider this agreement care- gency room than at the doctor. theater in Iraq who came home, and fully, demand the enforcement of the SCHIP reduces your taxes. It cuts the this was the official welcome home labor standards that conform with the cost of caring for families who are ceremony to present them their war- ILO Conventions and environmental most in need. rior citizen flags and medals. It was a protection that might actually protect How about the money? $3.50 a day. moving ceremony honoring their valor the environment. Kailee is not asking for that money; and their service to our country. I ask my colleagues to consider the she deserves it. I had the opportunity at that cere- impact of this agreement and to ques- What kind of Nation are we? What mony to talk to Mrs. Tiffany Eckhart, tion why we are moving so quickly to kind of Nation would turn their back the widow of Andy Eckhart, who lost box ourselves into a corner. And I’m on Kailee and Cassidy and their moth- his life in Iraq. And he was on his sec- asking Members to listen to their con- er, Wendy? Not this America. ond deployment to Iraq. stituents. I want my country back. I want a She said several things to me. She All across this country, the Amer- country that still cares about people said, MARCY, my husband never should ican citizens are opposed to these bad, more than corporations. I want a coun- have been deployed a second time be- flawed trade deals. This is more of the try that respects its laws and obeys all cause he had been injured in his first same. We must have a new trade of its laws, including signing state- deployment. He had had a head injury, model. We have to start thinking glob- ments. We don’t need signing state- and she said, I want you to go back to ally of how we’re going to deal with the ments. We need someone in our offices Washington this week and tell the Con- globalization in this world today. So I in the administration who cares about gress and tell the Secretary of Defense encourage my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ people. and tell the President of the United on the Peru trade deal. Kailee and her sister, Cassidy, need States that every soldier who has been f our help. I’m asking all Republicans, in combat in Iraq or in Afghanistan if all Democrats, forget your party lead- they have had a head injury, before STATE CHILDREN’S HEALTH ership. Forget your association with they are sent back again, they should INSURANCE PROGRAM your party. Think about the people you be examined to make sure that there’s The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a represent, like this young girl. nothing wrong, that there isn’t a prob- previous order of the House, the gen- We aim to cover 57,778 people in Wis- lem that affects their vision or in some tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. KAGEN) is consin on the SCHIP program, and way affects their functioning, which recognized for 5 minutes. hope to expand it another 37,000. We do she claims is the reason for his death. Mr. KAGEN. Mr. Speaker, we’ve been it in a fair way, in a way that’s called Now, if we are rotating people talking the last several weeks here in pay-as-you-go, not like our occupation through so quickly and we aren’t pay- Congress about the SCHIP, the State of Iraq. We’re going to pay as we go. ing attention to the soldiers who are in Children’s Health Insurance Program. I ask America tonight to put a theatre, particularly the Guard and Re- This is the SCHIP face I’d like to show human face on the SCHIP program. serve, which never get the attention America. Before I discuss with you in Help Kailee. Support Kailee, her sister that they should, shame on us. Shame the next several minutes the SCHIP and her family and everyone in this on us. program, I’d like to show you the face country who needs our help. The impact of these head injuries on of Kailee Meronek from Appleton. I What kind of Nation are we? We’ll our soldiers is serious, and with the ex- represent her. She’s not here to speak find out on Thursday. America is lis- plosions that are occurring, we are los- for herself, so I have the great honor tening. ing 80 percent of those who have lost and duty of speaking on her behalf. She My colleagues, Mr. Speaker, I ask their lives, 80 percent of our soldiers has a younger sister who is 3 months of you to support the SCHIP bill and have died from IEDs, which are explo- age, and a young mother who’s earning override the Presidential veto. sive devices, or from sniper shots to

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27169 the back of the head, 80 percent. So the REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- the President and our effort to override individual soldier is receiving these VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF that veto. I am confident that my col- wounds largely in the head area, or if H. RES. 734, EXPRESSING THE leagues will join me in overriding that they have heard the explosive devices SENSE OF THE HOUSE REGARD- veto because they understand the im- going off, they have had damage some- ING WITHHOLDING OF INFORMA- portance of children in the United times inside the head that you can’t TION RELATING TO CORRUPTION States having health care. see. You can’t see. So the Department IN IRAQ I am joined this evening by several of of Defense should have a policy not to Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, from the my colleagues who will be speaking on redeploy unless that soldier is reexam- Committee on Rules, submitted a priv- this very issue. And I also want to say on behalf of the Chair of the Congres- ined. ileged report (Rept. No. 110–382) on the resolution (H. Res. 741) providing for sional Black Caucus, CAROLYN CHEEKS It’s almost like having shaking baby consideration of the resolution (H. Res. KILPATRICK, who appointed me to lead syndrome is what Mrs. Eckhart said to 734) expressing the sense of the House this message hour, I want to thank the me, where after a baby has been dam- of Representatives regarding the with- American public for listening in to our aged, unless they are really examined, holding of information relating to cor- messages. sometimes you can’t tell that there has ruption in Iraq, which was referred to I am pleased at this time to yield to been brain damage. It’s no different for the House Calendar and ordered to be my colleague, my good friend, and my our soldiers. She begged me to change printed. sister from Oakland, California, Con- gresswoman BARBARA LEE. the policy of the Department of De- f fense in this regard. Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, first let me REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- thank the Chair of the Congressional In addition to that, I met so many VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Black Caucus, Congresswoman CARO- soldiers who had come home because H.R. 2102, FREE FLOW OF INFOR- LYN CHEEKS KILPATRICK, for her leader- the unit returned in 2005, who had MATION ACT OF 2007 ship and for her vision in making sure other symptoms that are not being Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, from the that really the conscience of America treated. There is PTSD inside this par- Committee on Rules, submitted a priv- is heard on these Monday nights. And ticular battalion, but are doctors eas- ileged report (Rept. No. 110–383) on the also let me thank Congresswoman ily available to them? No. And are they resolution (H. Res. 742) providing for STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES for her leader- available locally? No. If they are forced consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to ship and for her vigilance and also, as to travel somewhere because they are maintain the free flow of information a member of the Ways and Means Com- Reserve members, they have got to to the public by providing conditions mittee, for her strong voice on behalf take off work. Guess what. They have for the federally compelled disclosure of our country’s children. to lose their pay because they have to of information by certain persons con- I rise tonight in strong support for go to get taken care of at a hospital 2, nected with the news media, which was overriding the President’s misguided 3, 4 hours away from them. That’s referred to the House Calendar and or- veto on the State Children’s Health In- wrong. Those services should be pro- dered to be printed. surance Program. Does the President want to relegate vided to our soldiers when they are ill, f particularly if they have something parents of sick children to frantic calls GENERAL LEAVE to 911, late night visits to emergency like PTSD, which demands such careful rooms, and tragic and preventable attention from a neuropsychiatrist and Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, let me seek unanimous consent that my deaths due to undiagnosed illnesses? the distribution of medicines and the The Congress must say no and override kind of therapeutic care that is impor- colleagues will have 5 days within which to revise and extend their re- his veto Thursday so that our children tant for them. marks on the subject matter of my have access to regular checkups, pre- Another soldier came up to me. He Special Order. ventative care, and a primary physi- had ripped cartilage and tendons in his The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. cian. knee. He has been home for over 11⁄2 MITCHELL). Is there objection to the re- We must stand with the American years. He said, Congresswoman, why quest of the gentlewoman from Ohio? people who overwhelmingly support in- didn’t the DOD operate on me while I There was no objection. creasing access to children’s health was in theater? He said, When I came f care. We must stand with nearly every home, they discharged me. He said, single health organization, every single THE PRESIDENT’S VETO OF BI- children’s organization in America, You know what? I came home. I am PARTISAN CHILDREN’S HEALTH now in the Reserve. For me to get this like the American Medical Association, INSURANCE BILL the American Academy of Pediatrics, taken care of, I will be off work for The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under the Children’s Defense Fund, Easter week. He said, I can’t afford to do that. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Seals, the March of Dimes, and count- He said, Why didn’t they tell me? Why uary 18, 2007, the gentlewoman from less others who support their bill be- didn’t they tell me to take care of it Ohio (Mrs. JONES) is recognized for 60 cause they all understand the dev- while I was under the umbrella of the minutes as the designee of the major- astating impact of being uninsured. Department of Defense? ity leader. We must stand with the largest The PTSD and neurological disorders Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I health insurance trade association in just in that unit, now that people have am pleased once again to host the Con- the country, America’s Health Insur- been home, while we were at the cere- gressional Black Caucus message hour ance Plans, who praised expanding the mony, several F–16 jets which are based on Monday, the first hour of the week. State Children’s Health Insurance Pro- near a school overhead, you could just In the past weeks we have talked gram as a vital step in ensuring the see the reaction of the soldiers. about all kinds of issues affecting the health security of millions of Amer- American people and have focused on ica’s children. I would invite the President of the issues particularly affecting African Sadly, I believe, like many of us be- United States to urge the Senate of the American families. Once again, how- lieve, that the President is totally dis- United States to move that legislation ever, we are compelled to this week connected from the reality of our chil- so that we can move the resources we focus in on the State Children’s Health dren’s lives. He has asked Congress for need into the Department of Veterans Insurance Program, which the Presi- another $190 billion, $190 billion, to Affairs and take care of the veterans of dent chose to veto a couple weeks ago. fund his occupation of Iraq, while he this country, over 100,000 of whom have This week on the floor of the House has vetoed a fraction of that amount come home now who are injured. we will again be debating SCHIP and for our children. This is a shortsighted

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27170 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 assault on our Nation’s children, and to continue to fund this occupation in Just over a week ago, the President we cannot stand for it. Iraq. Well, I would think that a pit- vetoed bipartisan legislation that This program is one of the most suc- tance of that money, when we know would have provided 10 million Amer- cessful programs in the Nation, and it how much this would cost, would go to ican children health coverage through should be reauthorized and it should be cover our children. And our children SCHIP. Since the beginning of my ten- expanded. deserve it. ure here, you know I’m a freshman, in When I was a State Senator in Cali- Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, this 110th session, this is the second fornia, I helped write the California the amazing thing is he is trying to time the President has vetoed impor- State program called Healthy Fami- talk about this whole piece of being tant health care legislation with broad lies, and now Healthy Families pro- conservative, fiscally conservative in bipartisan support; the other veto vides low-cost access to health care for the dollars he is expending, but this being an expansion of potentially life over 800,000 children, more than any President has put us in greater deficit saving stem cell research. other State. The flexibility built into than all the Presidents predating him. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor and duty SCHIP has allowed California to pro- From George Washington on up to Bill to stand with my fellow Democrats, vide access to health, dental, and vi- Clinton, he has spent more money. So telling this administration that this sion coverage for children. And, also, being fiscally conservative really veto will not deter nor distract us from let me just say that if this doesn’t get doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. protecting the health and well-being of Ms. LEE. When the President took overridden, we don’t know what is our children. going to happen in California, like in office, we had a surplus in our country, and now we are in a deficit spending The people that I represent in central other States; so this needs to continue. Brooklyn have spoken loud and clear, Comprehensive health coverage for mode. And I will tell you, it is mort- gaging and making our children pay for and so has the rest of America. Repub- children is also a very vital step to- licans and Democrats alike have ex- wards eliminating the continuing the mistakes of this administration. So we have to dig ourselves out of this. pressed their dismay with the Presi- health disparities that plague minority dent’s decision to veto this bipartisan populations, including 800,000 Asian Pa- And I think this is a first step to mak- ing sure that our children are healthy legislation. Additionally, the country cific Americans, 1.4 million African overwhelmingly supports the Chil- Americans, and 3.4 million Hispanics. enough to move forward to be able to take over and try to help figure out dren’s Health Insurance Program. A re- Providing health care coverage for cent Washington Post-ABC News poll our children is one of the most cost-ef- how they can secure this country for America’s families and children. indicates that 72 percent of the country fective investments that America can supports the extension and reauthor- make. Children are the least costly to Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Thank you, Congresswoman LEE, for leadership in ization of the CHIP program. Gov- provide coverage for, and giving chil- this area but also in the whole HIV/ ernors of both parties across the coun- dren access to adequate primary health AIDS area. You are a beacon of light try support the bipartisan bill. care will create a generation of for the Congressional Black Caucus and Now, following the veto, the fight for healthier, better educated and, in the for the Nation. So I thank you for join- health insurance for 10 million low-in- end, more productive adults. come children moves back to this body It’s mind-boggling that President ing me this evening, and I hope you where the hard work of rebuilding and Bush vetoed a children’s health bill. It have a great evening. Ms. LEE. Thank you very much. building consensus among both Demo- is a shame and disgrace that our chil- Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, crats and Republicans has already dren are not his priority. So the House one thing that we all know is that the taken place. Now, the rubber-stamp must stand with America’s 10 million Children’s Health Insurance Program, Republicans who have sided with the children and vote ‘‘yes’’ to override his the acronym which is SCHIP, State President and are standing between 10 veto on Thursday. This is the right Children’s Health Insurance Program, million low-income children and their thing to do. Voting to override the has always been a bipartisan piece of health care must hear from the Amer- President’s veto is the moral and it is legislation. We have seen Governors ican people. We will override the Presi- the ethical vote to cast. Our children from both parties across this country dent’s rejection of health coverage for deserve nothing less. in strong support of the bill. Senate 10 million children, but the voices of Let me thank my colleague again Republicans and Democrats have the American people must be heard by from Ohio, Congresswoman STEPHANIE joined together on a veto-proof vote those in Washington. TUBBS JONES, for making sure that the that the President has ignored. In the voice of children are heard once again SCHIP was created to provide health House we have strong bipartisan sup- care coverage for children and families on this floor. port as well. Mrs. JONES of Ohio. I want to en- who earn too much to qualify for Med- I am pleased at this time to yield to icaid, but not enough to afford private gage in a conversation with you just my colleague and good friend from for a moment, Congresswoman LEE. insurance. It costs, as my colleague, Brooklyn, New York, and I hate that STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES, has already The cost of providing health care to we beat the Yankees, but my good children is $3.50 per child. Now, those stated, less than $3 a day to cover a friend from New York, YVETTE CLARKE. of us who drink expensive coffee spend child through the Children’s Health In- Ms. CLARKE. Mr. Speaker, I want to surance Program. more than that on a cup of coffee every thank the gentlewoman from Ohio for Ensuring kids is also cost-effective day. And wouldn’t it just make sense? her leadership and for being here to for taxpayers, who pick up the tab for With all due respect to President Bush, give guidance during this hour for the indigent care in emergency rooms, the but on this issue he is just totally in- CBC. And I want to thank our chair- most expensive way to care for a correct. And all the newspapers and or- woman, Ms. CAROLYN KILPATRICK, for child’s health, as well because a ganizations are saying just that, that seeing fit to add this particular per- healthy child is more likely to succeed he is incorrect. spective to the conversation that we in education and life. Ms. LEE. He is totally incorrect, first are having with our Nation around the of all, and I think that $3.50 example Children’s Health Insurance Program Over the last 10 years, the children’s explains why he’s incorrect. in our States. health program has proven to be pop- It is about priorities, Congresswoman ular and successful, with 6 million chil- TUBBS JONES. It is about where we put b 2000 dren now enrolled in the program. The our tax dollars. Do we care about se- And, Mr. Speaker, I’m elated to stand bipartisan children’s health insurance curing the future of our country? Do with my colleagues today to once again bill has broad bipartisan support. It’s we care about our children’s future? voice my support, my wholehearted supported by 68 Senators, including 18 And that is what this is about. He has support for children’s health insurance Republicans; it’s supported by 43 Gov- asked for $190 billion, as I said earlier, coverage, also known as SCHIP. ernors, including 16 Republicans; it’s

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27171 supported by more than 270 organiza- and secure, that their health and well- heard the story where your grand- tions representing millions of Ameri- being is something that we all value as daughter or your niece or your nephew cans; and it’s supported by a strong part of the American fabric of who we or your child goes to a day care facility majority of the American people. are. for the first time and they come home This bipartisan bill renews and im- And so I want to thank you, STEPH- with all kinds of whooping cough or proves the Children’s Health Insurance ANIE TUBBS JONES, for anchoring this something, running noses, and it’s be- Program, providing health care cov- hour for the CBC. When we think about cause a lot of young children come to erage for 10 million children, pre- our communities and how critical this day care without having received any serving coverage for 6 million children legislation is, not only for our commu- health care. It will make a real dif- currently covered by SCHIP, and ex- nities, but for all Americans, this tran- ference in the lives of a lot of people if tending coverage to nearly 4 million scends race, ethnicity, gender. It’s we provide health care to our children, uninsured children according to the American children. I want to thank and particularly preventative health nonpartisan CBO. you for giving me the opportunity to care. Ironically, this morning I had an op- share this time with you. The other reason it becomes so im- portunity, along with my colleague, Mrs. JONES of Ohio. The people of portant is that an unhealthy child is NYDIA VELA´ ZQUEZ, to attend a press Brooklyn need to know that this con- not going to be able to pay attention in conference hosted by the Working gresswoman has come in here, put her school. An unhealthy child who is not Families Party, ACORN, SCIU and running shoes, we call them high- paying attention in school, is not doing Mothers in Our Community to reach heeled sneakers, put those running well, is unlikely to do well in junior out to a corporation in New York shoes on and really has done a fan- high school, unlikely to do well in high called KKR in midtown Manhattan. tastic job. We’re so very proud of what school, unlikely to make it to college. This is an investment firm that owns she’s doing, the leadership she’s show- It may be the precursor to dropping Toys-R-Us and Dollar General. These ing; and I thank you for joining me for out for a number of children here in two toy retailers have already sub- this message hour this evening. the United States of America. And that jected America’s families to massive Ms. CLARKE. Thank you very much. is why this issue becomes so very im- Mrs. JONES of Ohio. SCHIP, one of and unprecedented recalls of millions portant and vital to all of our commu- the best ways to deliver health care to of poisonous lead toys that have flood- nities. ed the market. This is a great concern. America’s children. SCHIP, one of the Let me just read to you some of the best ways and cost-effective ways to If we don’t get a commitment for a things that some of the national news- deliver health care. code of conduct protecting our children papers have said about SCHIP. The from lead poison, our holiday toy-buy- You know, I was stunned when I heard President Bush tell the people of Miami Herald said: ‘‘Vote to Override ing season could mean putting the the Veto of Children’s Health Bill.’’ health of millions of American children America, well, these children have health care already; all they have to do ‘‘President Bush’s veto of the chil- at risk. dren’s health insurance bill is like This concern is compounded by this is go to an emergency room. I don’t Imelda Marcos denying a barefoot child administration’s reckless disregard for know how many of you had the oppor- a pair of shoes.’’ That makes me laugh our most vulnerable, our children. Just tunity, just very recently, to see the because I think about all my imagine the confluence of two of these news show talking about how the emer- girlfriends who have lots of shoes, and things happening at the same time. gency rooms in this country are they’re much like Imelda Marcos. ‘‘The Right now, parents and families, moth- overladen and overburdened by so President complains that expanding ers are concerned about lead-tainted many people coming into emergency health care coverage for low-income toys. And at the same time, when we rooms across the country. need health care coverage that can In my efforts of obtaining earmarks children will cost too much and lead to identify lead poisoning, that can help over the past 4 years in my congres- socialized medicine. Neither assertion to ameliorate some of those concerns, sional district, I have sought money for is true. Now it’s up to Congress to over- because, on the one hand, our safety is improving the emergency rooms in sev- ride this veto. We urge the Representa- not being protected through the con- eral hospitals in my congressional dis- tives who voted against the bill, most sumer protection, we need to have trict. I’ve been in the emergency room. of them Republican, to reconsider. In- SCHIP in place. I’ve been there, and the pictures show stead of supporting the questionable Two-thirds of uninsured children are it, where there are people laying on priorities of a lame-duck President, currently eligible for SCHIP or Med- gurneys in the hallways because there they should vote to improve the health icaid. This bill is simply designed to are not enough private spaces for them prospects of low-income children.’’ give States the resources and incen- to use. There are children, seniors, peo- The St. Louis Post-Dispatch said: tives to enroll children who are eligible ple of all ages in these hospitals and ‘‘Some People, All the Time.’’ ‘‘Caring but not signed up for SCHIP and Medi- using the emergency room as their pri- for and protecting children is among care. mary care. Emergency rooms were cre- the highest values of society, and one Mr. Speaker, I just wanted to be here ated just for that, emergencies, not for of its most crucial obligations. On to say that when we look at commu- the delivery of ongoing preventative Wednesday, President Bush vetoed a nities of color, in particular, black care. bill to renew and extend the reach of a communities across this Nation, it has And the only way that we can make program that provides health insur- been this type of safety net health care sure that our children are more ance to American children whose fami- that enables our communities to grow healthy, the only way that we can en- lies can’t afford it or can’t get it at any from strength to strength. These are sure that children who are being edu- price. Congress now must stand up for just those American policies we need to cated, they have to be healthy in order children’s health and override the give our families the boost they need to get a good lesson. That’s why we President’s veto. Mr. Bush’s misleading so that when children go to school with started Head Start and we started rhetoric calls to mind the warning asthma, they can be treated, they don’t lunch programs and breakfast pro- about gullibility made by a very dif- have to be out for days on end. When grams at school so that children could ferent Republican President, Abraham our children have hepatitis, tuber- go to school and they wouldn’t be hun- Lincoln. As Congress prepares to over- culosis, when they have any type of gry. So now that we’re feeding them ride the President’s veto, those who communicable disease, these diseases and they go to school and they’re not voted against the SCHIP plan should can be treated quickly before they hungry, we ought to make sure they take care to ensure that they’re not reach the level of crisis in the emer- have health care coverage so they go to fooled all the time.’’ gency room. school healthy. The Philadelphia Inquirer: ‘‘The SCHIP gives us that tool to be able And I don’t know how many of you SCHIP Veto: Children Last.’’ ‘‘There to make sure that Americans are safe there are listening, but I know you’ve was no convincing reason for President

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27172 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 Bush to deliver on his long-standing ployers no longer are providing health required to pay for health care cov- threat of veto for the SCHIP bill other care coverage for their employees. A erage, they are losing their houses. than that he hoped to score political number of employees can’t afford the That should not be happening. There points. Bush’s stated reason for oppos- health care coverage that employers are millions of working uninsured ing the congressionally approved $35 provide. So it is particularly important Americans who go to bed every night billion increase in the program was for these young children to have access worrying what will happen to them and that somehow it was a step towards so- to well care, as well. their families if a major illness or in- cialized government-run medical cov- Let me tell you what Senator jury strikes. erage benefiting low-income families. CHARLES GRASSLEY, Republican, said, In Ohio, my home State, there are That doesn’t square with the facts, ‘‘The President’s understanding of our currently 1,362,000 uninsured. It is an since most of the kids helped by the bill is wrong. I urge him is to recon- increase of 18,000 people since 2003. We program are in working-class house- sider his veto message.’’ Senator ORRIN have also seen this drain on many of holds. And it doesn’t jive with the HATCH, another Republican, said, ‘‘We the local hospitals in my district when widespread support for SCHIP among are talking about kids who basically people are forced to use emergency the American public, not to mention don’t have coverage. I think the Presi- rooms. The problem is getting worse. the impressive number of Republicans dent had some pretty bad advice on As the price of health care continues to who backed the veto measure. So it’s this.’’ I want to echo that. I think who- rise, fewer individuals and families can difficult to see how the President’s ever is advising President Bush on this afford to pay for coverage. Fewer small strategy on SCHIP puts any more chil- issue is doing a detriment to the Presi- businesses are able to provide coverage dren first.’’ dent as well as a detriment to the peo- for their employees, and those that do The Columbus Post-Dispatch: ‘‘Veto ple of America. Senator SUSAN COL- are struggling to hold on to the cov- Lament.’’ ‘‘President Bush’s veto yes- LINS, a Republican, has said, ‘‘I can’t erage. terday of the expansion of SCHIP not believe the President would veto a pro- It is a problem that affects all of us. only leaves millions of children with- gram that benefits low-income chil- We cannot sit idly by while the people out health care coverage; it can leave dren.’’ I couldn’t believe it either, Sen- of this country continue to go without many of Bush’s fellow Republicans ex- ator COLLINS. He should not have ve- health care coverage. We must con- posed to political attacks in next tinue to push. And today is Monday. On year’s election. Bush said the expan- toed it. But he did. So our job, as Mem- Thursday, this House will vote to over- sion passed by Congress would cost too bers of Congress, is to override this ride the veto of SCHIP. Those of you much. At $35 billion over 5 years, it veto on Thursday of this week. Today, 50 million Americans have no who are listening across this country, certainly is expensive, but this invest- ment in the health of America’s chil- health insurance. That includes more if you have not contacted your Member dren will pay big dividends. Healthy than 8 million children. Eight out of of Congress, if you have not contacted children do better in school and in life. the 10 uninsured Americans either your Senator and said to them that And those who get well-child care in a work or are in working families. Jesse they need to vote to override this veto, doctor’s office take some of the burden Jackson, when he was running for I encourage you to fax, call, e-mail, off the Nation’s crowded emergency President, Rev. Jackson, used to use stop by the office, whatever you need rooms, saving on medical costs overall. the term the ‘‘working poor.’’ They get to do so that we can advocate on behalf Congress’ plan, which has the support up every morning. They go to work. of our people. This will be an oppor- of the public and backers from both They work 40, 50 hours a week. They tunity this week for the people of sides of the aisle, would add 4 million come home every evening. The kind of America to stand up and say to this children to the rolls.’’ money that they are receiving, even President that health care is a priority The Seattle Post Intelligencer: with the increase in minimum wage, for us. But more importantly, health ‘‘Children’s Health: Overturn the still puts them below or within 200, 250 care coverage for our children is our Veto.’’ percent of poverty. So not only do we highest priority. It said: ‘‘In vetoing a much-needed have poor people who are with no in- I am pleased to have had the oppor- expansion of children’s health cov- come or low income, we have working tunity to work on the Health Sub- erage, President Bush distorted the poor who need health care coverage. committee of the Ways and Means issues, put partisanship over compas- My colleague, BARBARA LEE, spoke to Committee. I wanted to get on that sion, and defied the goodhearted will of earlier the whole issue of disparity in committee because that is an oppor- the public.’’ health care. The studies say that an tunity for me to be engaged in long- And finally, in terms of newspaper African American male and a Cauca- term policy development of health care endorsements, Waterloo-Cedar Falls sian male can have the same health in this country. In my congressional Courier of Iowa: ‘‘Bush Should Have care coverage but that the delivery of district, the largest employers are the Compromised on SCHIP Program.’’ that health care to the African Amer- health care industry. We have a large ‘‘President Bush’s veto Wednesday of a ican male is less than the delivery to number of hospitals. I want to work to bill that could have dramatically ex- the Caucasian male. There are all assure the people of the 11th Congres- panded children’s health insurance kinds of disparities in what is going on sional District that they are going to came as no surprise. He had promised in health care in our Nation, and this have access to health care. I want to to do so even before a compromise was is one of the ways that we can level the work to assure that people of America, hammered out in Congress. Bush’s de- playing field. We can get rid of some of black, white, brown, yellow, that we termination, in the face of bipartisan the disparities within our support of are working in order to make sure that support for the bill and with polls SCHIP. they have health care coverage. showing the bill is favored by nearly Being uninsured means going with- It has been a privilege to serve on the two-thirds of Americans, is troubling.’’ out needed care. It means minor ill- Health Subcommittee with my good All of these newspapers have said nesses become major ones because care colleague, PETE STARK, from California pointblank that President Bush is is delayed. Tragically, it also means and a privilege to serve on the Ways wrong on this issue, that President that one significant medical expense and Means Committee under the lead- Bush should not use this as a political can wipe out a family’s life savings. ership of CHARLES RANGEL. I have the partisan dagger, that he should move Right now, everybody is talking about privilege of leading this Special Order, forward and allow the children of America across the board to have ac- the problem with the mortgage indus- this message on behalf of the Congres- cess to health care coverage. try, and one of the reasons there are a sional Black Caucus and our leader significant number of foreclosures and CAROLYN CHEEKS KILPATRICK. It is so b 2015 bankruptcies is because there are fami- very, very important that we continue, The other reason this bill becomes so lies who have had to pay for health the Congressional Black Caucus con- very important is because a lot of em- care coverage, and as a result of being tinues to lead on these issues. I am

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27173 pleased to have the opportunity to lead with disabilities. Together, these programs Child By Two (ECBT) who have created a this message hour in and around provide necessary preventative, primary and new partnership and campaign, ‘‘Immunize On SCHIP this week. acute healthcare services to more than 30 mil- Time, Every Time’’ to increase vaccination Again, everyone needs to pay atten- lion children. Eighty-six percent of these chil- rates among Houston’s infants and toddlers. tion to this issue and pull out all the dren are in working families that are unable to To sustain programs such as these, we need stops and say to President Bush that obtain or afford private health insurance. to provide our children with the health insur- we are going to override your veto. We Meanwhile, health care through SCHIP is cost ance coverage they so desperately need and understand that you have chosen to go effective: it costs a mere $3.34 a day or $100 deserve. down the wrong path, that you are a month to cover a child under SCHIP, ac- According to the Immunization Bureau, reaching out to the wrong people and cording to the Congressional Budget Office. Houston Department of Health and Human supporting the wrong people. And you There are significant benefits of the State Chil- Services, Houston’s childhood immunization are overlooking the most important dren’s Health Insurance Program when look- rates are below average for both Texas and group of people in our country, and ing at specific populations served by this pro- the country, leaving our children—and our that is our children. gram. wider community—vulnerable to potentially life-threatening illnesses. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, MINORITY CHILDREN let me thank my dear friend, Ms. TUBBS JONES In Texas, the SCHIP bill is the only hope for SCHIP has had a dramatic effect in reduc- securing health care and increasing the quality of Ohio, for organizing this special order on ing the number of uninsured minority children the very important subject of SCHIP Reauthor- of all aspects of health care for our children. and providing them access to care: Far too often in Texas, those who lack health ization. I have very serious concerns about the Between 1996 and 2005, the percentage of compromised SCHIP legislation that will come care coverage frequently delay seeking med- low-income African American and Hispanic ical care until they are seriously ill. That fact before this House later this week. My major children without insurance decreased substan- does nothing more than exacerbate the health concern is that the version of the legislation tially. care problem because it leads to the overload that will come before the House in response to In 1998, roughly 30 percent of Latino chil- of emergency rooms which are required by the President’s veto will be even less expan- dren, 20 percent of African American children, law to treat them even if the patient has no sive than the version the House voted on pre- and 18 percent of Asian American and Pacific ability to pay. Since emergency care is far viously. Islander children were uninsured. After enact- more expensive than a scheduled visit to a This is extremely important because reau- ment, those numbers had dropped by 2004 to doctor or clinic, hospitals end up with large thorization of SCHIP is crucial to closing the about 12 percent, and 8 percent, respectively. costs that they, in turn, pass on to insured pa- racial and ethnic health disparities in this Half of all African American and Hispanic tients using their overtaxed facilities. As a re- country. Narrowing health care coverage of children are already covered by SCHIP or sult, insurance companies raise their rates our children, as this newly agreed upon Medicaid. even higher to cover the increased payouts, version does, clearly falls far short of the goal More than 80 percent of uninsured African making their policies too expensive for more that we had hoped for in our efforts to de- American children and 70 percent of unin- working families. The result is a health care crease health disparities. It is crucial that this sured Hispanic children are eligible but not en- system spiraling out of control and more chil- Congress continue to bring awareness to the rolled in Medicaid and SCHIP, so reauthor- dren left unprotected and in poor health. Re- many health concerns facing minority commu- izing and increasing support for SCHIP will be authorization of SCHIP would reverse this nities and to acknowledge that we need to find crucial to insuring this population. trend. Prior to enrolling in SCHIP, African Amer- solutions to address these concerns. My col- CHILDREN IN URBAN AREAS leagues in the Congressional Black Caucus ican and Hispanic children were much less SCHIP is also important to children living in and I understand the very difficult challenges likely than non-Hispanic White children to urban areas of the country. In urban areas: facing us in the form of huge health disparities have a usual source of care. After they en- One in four children has healthcare coverage among our community and other minority com- rolled in SCHIP, these racial and ethnic dis- through SCHIP. More than half of all children munities. We will continue to seek solutions to parities largely disappeared. In addition, whose family income is $32,180 received those challenges. SCHIP eliminated racial and ethnic disparities healthcare coverage through SCHIP. in unmet medical needs for African American Reauthorization of the SCHIP is crucial to CHILDREN IN RURAL COMMUNITIES realizing those solutions. However, we must and Hispanic children, putting them on par SCHIP is significantly important to children not compromise away the health of millions of with White children. SCHIP is also important living in our country’s rural areas. In rural children who will under this new SCHIP to children living in urban areas of the country. areas: One in three children has health care version go without health care coverage. It is In urban areas: One in four children has coverage through SCHIP or more than half of imperative for us to improve the prospects for healthcare coverage through SCHIP. More all children whose family income is under living long and healthy lives and fostering an than half of all children whose family income $32,180 received healthcare coverage through ethic of wellness in African-American and is $32,180 received healthcare coverage Medicaid or SCHIP. Seventeen percent of chil- other minority communities. I thank all of my through SCHIP. dren continue to be of the 50 counties with the CBC colleagues who have been toiling in the TEXAS CHILDREN highest rates of uninsured children, 44 are vineyards for years developing effective public The reauthorization of SCHIP is crucial for rural counties, with many located in the most policies and securing the resources needed to children in Texas. Texas has the highest rate remote and isolated parts of the country. Be- eradicate racial and gender disparities in of uninsured children in the nation, and Hous- cause the goal is to reduce the number of un- health and wellness. ton/Harris County the highest in the state. The insured children, reauthorizing and increasing We know that the lack of healthcare contrib- SCHIP would go a long way to provide cov- support for SCHIP will be crucial to helping utes greatly to the racial and ethnic health dis- erage for the 585,500 children enrolled in the uninsured in these counties and reducing parities in this country, so we must provide our Texas’s CHIP program; and to reach the the 17 percent of uninsured. children with the health insurance coverage to 998,000 children in families with incomes Mr, Speaker, I would much rather have ex- remain healthy. SCHIP, established in 1997 to under the 200 percent Federal Poverty Level tended the deadline for reauthorization of serve as the healthcare safety net for low-in- (FPL) who remain uninsured. SCHIP, while we diligently and reasonably come uninsured children, has decreased the Almost 40 percent of young children in consider the unsettled issues in this debate so number of uninsured low-income children in Houston lack immunizations that help prevent that millions of the most vulnerable population, the United States by more than one-third. The deadly childhood illnesses like measles, including many African American and other reduction in the number of uninsured children mumps, pneumococcal disease and whooping minority children can receive the health care is even more striking for minority children. cough. I applaud the efforts of the Houston coverage they need to remain healthy and de- In 2006, SCHIP provided insurance to 6.7 Department of Health and Human Services velop into productive citizens of this great million children. Of these, 6.2 million were in (HHDHS), the Harris County Public Health and country. It is not as important to reauthorize families whose income was less than $33,200 Environmental Services (HCPHES), the Texas an inferior bill under pressure of fast-ap- a year for a family of three. SCHIP works in Department of State Health Services (DSHS), proaching deadlines, as it is to ensure that we conjunction with the Medicaid safety net that Texas Children’s Hospital, the Rotary Club of provide health care to those children who re- serves the lowest income children and ones Houston, and the national organization Every main vulnerable to health disparities. I urge

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27174 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 my colleagues to join me in ensuring health that. But there are times when we them for the wonderfully warm, kind, care coverage for millions of children and re- must put aside provincial interest for intelligent and entrepreneurial people ducing health disparities among the most vul- the good of this country. that they are. We are so fortunate to nerable populations. I am very disappointed that last have them as our ally. Turkey has a I will continue to fight vigorously to ensure week the Foreign Relations Committee significant and constructive physical that we provide health coverage for millions of voted out of that committee a resolu- and influential reach in the Balkans, this nation’s uninsured children. As leaders of tion that I think puts the good of the the Middle East, the Caucasus and Cen- this great nation, we have no other choice. United States in second place to the tral Asia. The United States and Tur- The health of our children should not be com- good of a small interest group. We key share common values of democ- promised while we spend billions of dollars in should never do that as Members of racy, diversity, tolerance, social mobil- other countries in the name of ensuring the Congress. We should assume that the ity, the separation of religious and health and safety of our international neigh- oath that we take is like the doctor’s civic life. bors. While it is honorable to love thy neighbor oath, above all, do no harm. The reso- Anatolia, the home of the Republic of as thyself, charity must certainly begin at lution that was passed out of that com- Turkey, has been the cradle of civiliza- home. mittee last week does harm to the tions for millennia. The city-states of There is no reason why this country should United States of America and does the Lycian Federation located in continue down a dreadfully deleterious road of harm to people in Turkey and in other Patara, Turkey, inspired the Founding denying healthcare to any citizen of this coun- parts of the world. That is not what we Fathers of the United States as they try who needs it. Many of the health condi- should be about. The action that was wrote the Constitution of the United tions, such as diabetes, obesity, kidney failure, taken last week and the proposed ac- States. Indeed, there is a figure of cancer, hypertension and HIV/AIDS, the prev- tion for a vote on the floor by the en- Suleyman here in the House Chamber. alence of which plagues minority communities tire House has been called by many We recognize Suleyman as one of the most, could be curtailed or even prevented if others the most irresponsible act of great lawgivers of the world. everyone had access to health insurance. I this Congress. I agree with that. b 2030 will continue to fight hard for the most effective I am particularly concerned that the Again, the United States and Turkey policy measures that aim to narrow the racial Speaker of the House is the person have been close friends and allies for health disparity gap. pushing this resolution. She is third in more than half a century. Turkish Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I line to be President of the United Americans are leaders in many walks am very pleased to have been granted States. And exhibiting behavior that of life, ranging from the arts, science, this message hour, and I am very shows such provincial interest does not academia and business, and have a pleased to yield back my time early so give me great comfort in thinking that proud heritage. Turkish Americans are that the next Special Order can begin. if something were to happen and the good-will ambassadors of the friendship f Speaker were to assume the Presi- between the United States and Turkey. dency, that she would have the pres- In celebrating their rich cultural herit- HOUSE RESOLUTION 106, THE ence of mind to do what needs to be ARMENIAN GENOCIDE age, Turkish Americans enrich society done for the good of this country. It is in the United States and the United The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under simply not being exhibited by her be- States’ understanding of that part of the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- haviors, by pressing this resolution and the world. uary 18, 2007, the gentlewoman from by other things that she has done. I am Mr. Speaker, Turkey is becoming a North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) is recog- quite concerned about it. reliable energy hub for the Western nized for 60 minutes as the designee of Many people have written this world, in a highly volatile region, com- the minority leader. Speaker, many editorials have been pleting the East-West Energy Corridor. Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate written saying, don’t do this. This will For decades, Turkey has stood as the very much that recognition, and I ap- do harm to the United States. This will bulwark of the North Atlantic Treaty preciate the Republican leader giving do harm to Armenians. This is not the Organization, NATO, on the south- me this opportunity tonight to partici- right thing to do. eastern flank of the alliance, and pate in our Special Order. I want to talk a little bit about the guarded a long common border with I am here tonight to talk about history of Turkey, our relationship the Soviet Union. something that happened last week in with Turkey, and give a little bit of Turkey has become an important the Foreign Relations Committee and background to people who may not be partner of the United States in facing to talk about something that is pro- so familiar with Turkey as a country new, major challenges, such as inter- posed to happen here in the House be- and with what has happened there and national terrorism, ethnic and reli- tween now and the middle of November talk about why, again, this resolution gious extremism and fundamentalism, when we are supposed to be taking a is so wrong not just at this time, but at energy and security and diversity, pro- break for Thanksgiving. I am here to any time in the history of this country. liferation of weapons of mass destruc- talk about House Resolution 106, the The Republic of Turkey was formally tion and international organized crime, Armenian genocide resolution. I am, as established on October 29, 1923, with including drug and human trafficking. I have said before here many times, an the leadership of Mustafa Kemal This has been especially true since the extremely proud Member of the House Ataturk. He was the visionary leader of Cold War ended. of Representatives. I am so pleased to modern Turkey and became its first In July, 2006, the United States and be able to represent the people of the president. You see, Turkey wasn’t even Turkey signed a ‘‘shared vision docu- Fifth District of North Carolina. How- a country in 1915 at the time that the ment’’ outlining a strategic vision for ever, when I came here, I took an oath, events that are being discussed in bilateral cooperation and coordination an oath to defend the Constitution and House Resolution 106 are talked about. on a wide range of international mat- uphold the Constitution. I did not take The fall of the Ottoman Empire was oc- ters of common concern. In 2006, and so an oath to say that I would ignore the curring during that period of time. And far in 2007, Turkey has been the 30th good of the United States for the good so bringing these charges against Tur- largest market for United States ex- of the Fifth District of North Carolina. key is wrong because Turkey didn’t ports and the 44th largest source of im- I thought that everyone who came exist as a country. ports. here understood that our Number 1 re- Turkey is the only secular pluralistic Mr. Speaker, Turkey continues to sponsibility is to work together as a westward-looking democracy with a play an important role in Afghanistan, group on behalf of the entire United predominantly Muslim population. I having twice commanded the Inter- States of America. Certainly we should have been to Turkey. I have been to national Security Assistance Force, do all we can to represent our districts, Turkey several times. I have gotten to and maintains a provincial reconstruc- and I believe that every Member does know the Turkish people and know tion team in Afghanistan which builds

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27175 hospitals, schools and roads. It plays a our relations with Turkey and would Secretaries of Defense dated September crucial role in helping supply services endanger our national security inter- 7, 2007. and equipment to United States forces ests in the region, including the safety ‘‘We write today to convey our deep in Iraq. of our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. concern regarding the damage that Turkey, again, has had an extraor- ‘‘We do not minimize or deny the passage of H. Res. 106 could do to rela- dinarily proud history and has been a enormous significance of the horrible tions between the United States and very close collaborator with the United tragedy suffered by ethnic Armenians Turkey, a long-time NATO ally and a States in doing good things all over the from 1915 to 1923. During our tenures as country which plays a critical role in world, but especially in its part of the Secretaries of State, we each supported supporting the U.S. national security world. We as Americans need to recog- Presidential Statements recognizing interests in the Balkans, greater Mid- nize the important role that Turkey the mass killings and forced exile of dle East, the Black Sea region and Af- has played, again, from the early mil- Armenians. It has been longstanding ghanistan. lennium, and the importance that it U.S. policy to encourage reconciliation ‘‘The depth and breadth of our de- plays in keeping peace in that part of between Turkey and Armenia and to fense and security relationship with the world. urge the government of Turkey to ac- Turkey are considerable, and, as I had the opportunity to go to Tur- knowledge the tragedy. We understand former Secretaries of Defense, we value key in May of this year, along with five the administration continues to urge Turkey’s friendship and partnership. other Members of Congress. There were the Turkish government to re-examine Turkey makes numerous and substan- three Democrats and three Repub- its history and to encourage both Tur- tial contributions to U.S. goals and in- licans. We visited the Armenian Patri- key and Armenia to work towards rec- terests abroad, including its close rela- arch and we visited the Jewish commu- onciliation, including normalizing rela- tionship with Israel, its deployment of nity while we were there. We visited all tions and opening the border. military forces to the Balkans and its the major players in the Turkish gov- ‘‘There are some hopeful signs al- contribution to the NATO effort to de- ernment while we were there. ready that both parties are engaging feat terrorism and support democracy Turkey this year has gone through each other. We believe that a public in Afghanistan. some challenges to its constitution. It statement by the U.S. Congress at this ‘‘Just as public opinion plays a cru- has worked out those challenges. It has juncture is likely to undermine what cial role in our own country, the reac- held elections. It has gone through has been painstakingly achieved to tion of the Turkish public to the pas- some crises and handled them ex- date.’’ sage of H. Res. 106 would be consider- tremely well. We are very proud of the They go on to say: ‘‘We must also able. Passage of H. Res. 106 would have way that all of those things have been recognize the important contributions a direct detrimental effect on the oper- handled. Turkey is making to U.S. national se- ational capability, safety and well- When we talked with people in Tur- curity, including security and stability being of our armed forces in Iraq and in key, we heard over and over and over in the Middle East and Europe. The Afghanistan, because the Turkish par- again how devastating this resolution United States continues to rely on Tur- liament would likely respond to the would be to our relationship with the key for its geostrategic importance. Turkish public’s call for action by re- Turkish people. We heard from the Ar- Turkey is an indispensable partner to stricting or cutting off U.S. access to menians in Turkey that this was a mis- our efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Turkish air base at Incirlik and take. They told us over and over again helping U.S. troops to combat ter- closing the crossing into Iraq at the that this is something people in the rorism and build security. By providing Habur Gate. The Turkish parliament United States are pushing, that Arme- the U.S. military with access to Turk- would also likely retract blanket flight nians in the United States are pushing. ish airspace, military bases and the clearances for U.S. military over- They said ‘‘We do not want this done. border crossing with Iraq, Turkey is a flights, which are vital to transporting We are working out our differences linchpin in the trans-shipment of vital supplies and fuel to our troops. here in Turkey, and working them out cargo and fuel resources to U.S. troops, ‘‘We also believe the increasingly very well. Please do not pass this reso- coalition partners and Iraqi civilians. open debate about this issue in Turkey lution.’’ ‘‘Turkish troops serve shoulder to My three Democratic colleagues who shoulder with distinction with U.S. and would surely be restricted by negative went on that trip are all opposed to other NATO allies in the Balkans. Tur- public reaction to U.S. congressional this resolution. The Republicans are key is also a transit hub for non-OPEC action. We are also concerned that any opposed to it. This is a mistake. The oil and gas, and remains key to our ef- potential steps toward better relations Speaker should not be pandering to forts to help the Euro-Atlantic commu- between Turkey and Armenia will be people in her own district and risking nity bolster its energy security by pro- set back by any action in the U.S. Con- the friendship that we have with Tur- viding alternative supply sources and gress. key, and indeed risking our military routes around Russia and Iran. ‘‘In stating our opposition to H. Res. endeavors in the Middle East. But that ‘‘It is our view that passage of this 106, we do not suggest that anything is what she’s doing. resolution could quickly extend beyond other than the most terrible of trage- Again, I want to say that many peo- symbolic significance. The popularly- dies took place as the Ottoman Empire ple have called this the most irrespon- elected Turkish Grand National Assem- disintegrated in the early part of the sible act of this Congress. I think that bly might react strongly to a House last century. As President Bush and that is appropriate. resolution, as it did to a French Na- other presidents before him have done, Mr. Speaker, let me share with you tional Assembly resolution a year ago. we recognize the need to acknowledge some other people who have expressed The result could endanger our national and learn from the tragedy. their interest and concern and opposi- security interests in the region, includ- ‘‘We respect that this issue is of tion to this resolution. Eight former ing our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, great concern to you, and hope that Secretaries of State, Democrats and and damage efforts to promote rec- you can consider other appropriate Republicans, sent a letter to Speaker onciliation between Armenia and Tur- ways to highlight, commemorate and PELOSI. I want to quote from that let- key. We strongly urge you to prevent honor the memory of the victims, with- ter, dated September 25, 2007: the resolution from reaching the House out doing damage to our contemporary ‘‘We are writing to express concern floor.’’ relations with modern Turkey.’’ that H. Res. 106 could soon be put to a It is signed by eight former Secre- Again, I will submit this letter for vote. Passage of the resolution would taries of State, and I will submit this the RECORD. harm our foreign policy objectives to for the record with their signatures. Editorials have come out in most of promote reconciliation between Tur- There is another letter sent to the the major newspapers, newspapers that key and Armenia. It would also strain Speaker of the House by three former are not generally opposed to the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27176 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 Speaker. The Washington Post edi- I have a chart on this showing 78 per- happened to the Armenians of the torial was titled ‘‘Worse Than Irrele- cent of the Turkish people who were Ottoman Empire during World War I— vant.’’ surveyed opposed this resolution, any death, destruction, displacement—was ‘‘A congressional resolution about congressional resolution dealing with a terrible tragedy, but eminent histo- massacres in Turkey 90 years ago en- the Armenian situation. Almost three- rians do not agree whether the term dangers present day U.S. security. It is quarters of them felt that passage of an ‘genocide’ is the appropriate descrip- easy to dismiss a nonbinding congres- Armenian regulation resolution would tion of that tragedy.’’ I certainly agree sional resolution accusing Turkey of worsen their opinion of the United with that. ‘‘genocide’’ against Armenians during States. Only 7 percent favored no ac- In another article by the Washington World War I as frivolous,’’ and ‘‘geno- tion by the government or favored such Post it said: ‘‘It is true that Turkey’s cide’’ is in quotations. ‘‘Though the a resolution. And three-quarters of military and political class has been subject is a serious one, more than 1 Turks, though, would accept scholar- slow to come to terms with the history million Armenians died, House Demo- ship by independent historians on what and virulent nationalism, but Turkish crats pushing for a declaration on the occurred between Turks and Arme- writers and intellectuals are pushing subject have petty and parochial inter- nians during 1915. for a change in attitude and formal and ests. Also, Turks do not consider the U.S. informal talks between Turks and Ar- ‘‘The problem is that any congres- Congress a neutral judge of this issue. menians are making slow progress. A sional action will be taken in deadly Instead, they see the resolution as resolution by Congress would probably earnest by Turkey’s powerful nation- driven by anti-Muslim feelings and torpedo rather than help such efforts. alist politicians, and therefore its gov- American domestic politics. And 73 Given that reality and the high risk to ernment, which is already struggling percent of Turks think a resolution vital U.S. security interests, the Arme- to resist a tidal wave of anti-Ameri- will have the opposite effect and actu- nian resolution cannot be called frivo- canism in the country.’’ ally worsen relations between Turkey lous. In fact, its passage would be dan- I am going to submit this entire edi- and Armenia. Again, this was a poll gerous and grossly irresponsible.’’ torial also, because it refers again to done in January and February of this Now I want to go to a piece that has some of the letters that I have already year by Terror Free Tomorrow and the been written that I certainly hope is read. But the Washington Post has said ARI Foundation. These are groups that not true. Jed Babbin, Deputy Under this is worse than irrelevant, because wanted to study this issue to gather in- Secretary of Defense in President it will do harm. Again, what we should formation to help people be informed of George H.W. Bush’s administration, practice here is the same thing that what the effect would be. The survey has written in Human Events maga- doctors practice: Above all else, do no was done all over the country of Tur- zine: ‘‘According to Defense Secretary harm. key, and the views that were held were Robert Gates, Incirlik Air Base near There is an excerpt from an editorial held firmly regardless of age, income, Adana, Turkey, is the transshipment in the Wall Street Journal, October 2, education, or even their present view of point for about 70 percent of all air the United States. 2007. ‘‘History is messy enough without cargo, including 33 percent of the fuel And 84 percent of those who now have politicians getting into the act. As a going to supply U.S. forces in Iraq. In- a very favorable opinion of the United cluded are about 95 percent of the new general rule, legislatures in far-off States responded that their opinion MRAP, mine-resistant ambush pro- countries ought to think carefully be- would deteriorate if the resolution tected vehicles, designed to save the fore passing judgment on another peo- were to pass. And of course the resolu- lives of American troops. ple’s history. When their sights turn in tion has passed in the committee and ‘‘Turkey’s Erdogan government has that direction, it is a fair bet that the Speaker has said that she will indicated that if the House of Rep- points are to be scored with powerful bring it to the floor for a vote which resentatives takes action on a non- domestic lobbies. Playing with history most people in Turkey believe would be binding resolution being pushed by often complicates the implementation a terrible, terrible mistake. of foreign policy goals as well. Politi- Turkey again is a stable, moderate Speaker PELOSI, Turkey might revoke cians are paid to think about the fu- Muslim democracy. It is our most stra- our ability to use Incirlik as a ture, not the past. Many would say, tegic and valuable Muslim ally. This waypoint for Iraq supplies.’’ why are we doing this? Why should the resolution would help the cause of And Mr. BOEHNER has said if the Congress not be dealing with the fu- those extremists in Turkey who wish Turks cut off our ability to use ture, instead of the past?’’ to reduce the nation’s ties with the Incirlik, there is no question this could I question that too, and I am going to United States. It would discredit those jeopardize our troops on the ground in come back to that in a minute in terms within Turkey who continue to call for Iraq. And, frankly, if this is just the of what may be one of the real under- greater openness and plurality. latest in the Democrat string of back- lying reasons for all of these things The Turkish people who answered the door attempts to force a retreat coming out. survey felt that it would alienate the against the war against al Qaeda, it is certainly the most dangerous.’’ b 2045 Armenians and the Turks who through fits and starts have been slowly moving Mr. Babbin comes to a chilling con- Some have said that Congress rarely toward reconciliation of this important clusion in his analysis of the resolution holds the key to America’s foreign re- and divisive historical question. It and its impact on our Nation’s rela- lations with a critical ally. But now could scuttle dialogue to establish a tions with the nation of Turkey. This with Turkey, the only Muslim country joint commission to examine the is what gives me great pause. He in the world allied with the United events of 1915. writes: ‘‘Speaker PELOSI is apparently States and NATO, the future of Turk- Turkey is a country of considerable so intent on forcing an end to Amer- ish-American relations are very much nationalism. The passage of this reso- ican involvement in Iraq that she is in the hands of the Congress. lution would likely produce a national- willing to interfere in our tenuous This is from a survey conducted by istic backlash against the United friendship with Turkey. When she does, Terror Free Tomorrow, an organization States. The whole issue of probing and it will be an historic event. The House that did a survey in Turkey earlier this making amends for the wrongs of his- of Representatives will be responsible year. It was the first nationwide public tory would be completely lost in this for alienating a key ally in time of war survey of Turkey on the issue and what onslaught of Turkish nationalism. It and possibly interdicting supplies to the survey found was that it would ac- would probably dramatically and per- U.S. troops.’’ If his prediction proves tually set back the cause it purports to haps permanently damage U.S. rela- true, it will be a low point for the his- achieve, namely Turkey’s recognition tions with Turkey. tory of this noble body. of its own past and reconciliation with As the Turkish community of Turkey I hope that what Mr. Babbin is saying Armenia today. recently said in a statement: ‘‘What is not true. I hope that this is not an

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27177 attempt by the Speaker to sabotage serious matter that needs to be dealt We must also recognize the important con- our efforts in Iraq and in Afghanistan with in a very different way than it has tributions Turkey is making to U.S. national because it puts our troops in harm’s been dealt with thus far, and reject security, including security and stability in way and we have been hearing over and petty parochialism in favor of looking the Middle East and Europe. The United States continues to rely on Turkey for its over again that this is not what she to the larger issue, looking to the fu- geo-strategic importance. Turkey is an in- wants or that others in the majority ture, not to the past, and helping the dispensable partner to our efforts in Iraq and want. But it would have the effect of Armenians and the Turks come to Afghanistan, helping U.S. troops to combat doing that. We as Members of Congress grips with this difference of opinion terrorism and build security. By providing should never take a position that that they have, resolve it within their the U.S. military with access to Turkish air- would in any way put our troops in own country, keep the United States space, military bases, and the border cross- harm’s way. looking for those things that are im- ing with Iraq, Turkey is a linchpin in the I am urging the Speaker to rethink portant to the United States, not get- transshipment of vital cargo and fuel re- sources to U.S. troops, coalition partners, her statements that she will put this ting involved with the internal affairs and Iraqi civilians. Turkish troops serve resolution, H. Res. 106, on the floor for of other countries and promoting peace shoulder-to-shoulder with distinction with a vote. It is a nonbinding resolution. It and stability in the Middle East. U.S. and other NATO allies in the Balkans. will go nowhere else. People outside Turkey is also a transit hub for non-OPEC here don’t understand how these reso- b 2100 oil and gas and remains key to our efforts to lutions work, but it would not go to Let us let the 110th Congress not be help the Euro-Atlantic community bolster the Senate to be passed. It would not thought of as passing the most irre- its energy security by providing alternative go to the President to be vetoed as I sponsible resolution that could be supply sources and routes around Russia and Iran. feel certain the President would veto if passed in this session of Congress. Let It is our view that passage of this resolu- it went there. It is a resolution only us focus on positive things, things that tion could quickly extend beyond symbolic from the House of Representatives. will move this country forward and not significance. The popularly elected Turkish This is a body that is capable of doing things that will do harm to this coun- Grand National Assembly might react so much good, but we also have the ca- try, to other countries and, most of all, strongly to a House resolution, as it did to a pability of doing harm. We should prac- not to our troops serving overseas, pro- French National Assembly resolution a year tice again what physicians take an tecting us so we can be here to practice ago. The result could endanger our national oath to do: Above all, do no harm. the free speech that they make possible security interests in the region, including our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, and dam- I urge the Speaker: rethink your for us. age efforts to promote reconciliation be- commitment to put H. Res. 106 on the I will insert the material I previously tween Armenia and Turkey. We strongly floor for a vote. Realize the significant referred to in the RECORD at this point. urge you to prevent the resolution from responsibility that has been given to TCA ISSUE PAPER 25 reaching the House floor. you not just as a Member of the House October 1, 2007, Former Secretaries of State Sincerely, of Representatives but as the Speaker and Defense Object to H. Res. 106 Alexander M. Haig, Jr., George P. Shultz, Lawrence S. Eagleburger, Madeleine K. of the House of Representatives, an ex- The following letters have been sent to the traordinarily great honor, the first Albright, Henry A. Kissinger, James A. Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the Baker III, Warren Christopher, Colin L. woman in this country to be named House of Representatives, by former U.S. Powell. Speaker of the House. Secretaries of State and former U.S. Secre- What message are we sending to our taries of Defense voicing their objection to [From the Washington Post, Oct. 10, 2007] House Resolution 106, which asks for U.S. troops if we pass such a resolution or WORSE THAN IRRELEVANT: A CONGRESSIONAL recognition of Armenian allegations of geno- even consider such a resolution that RESOLUTION ABOUT MASSACRES IN TURKEY cide. puts our troops in harm’s way, dam- 90 YEARS AGO ENDANGERS PRESENT-DAY ages our relationship with a country LETTER BY SECRETARIES OF STATE TO U.S. SECURITY. SPEAKER PELOSI that has been such a wonderful ally to It’s easy to dismiss a nonbinding congres- us and does damage to our relationship SEPTEMBER 25, 2007. sional resolution accusing Turkey of ‘‘geno- Hon. NANCY PELOSI, for a long, long time to a government cide’’ against Armenians during World War I Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, as frivolous. Though the subject is a serious that has been working very hard to do DC. one—more than 1 million Armenians may the right things, to promote democracy DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: We are writing to have died at the hands of the Young Turk re- in the Middle East, to shore up other express concern that H. Res. 106 could soon gime between 1915 and the early 1920s—House countries that are working to promote be put to a vote. Passage of the resolution Democrats pushing for a declaration on the democracy. What messages are those would harm our foreign policy objectives to subject have petty and parochial interests. going to send to other people. promote reconciliation between Turkey and Rep. Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.), the chief I urge the Speaker to rethink her Armenia. It would also strain our relations sponsor, says he has more than 70,000 ethnic commitment to put this resolution on with Turkey, and would endanger our na- Armenians in his Los Angeles district. tional security interests in the region, in- the floor. I urge the Speaker to get Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who has cluding the safety of our troops in Iraq and promised to bring the measure to a vote on above petty and parochial interests, to Afghanistan. the House floor, has important Armenian think about the tremendous responsi- We do not minimize or deny the enormous American campaign contributors. How many bility she bears as the Speaker of the significance of the horrible tragedy suffered House members can be expected to carefully House. by ethnic Armenians from 1915 to 1923. Dur- weigh Mr. Schiff’s one-sided ‘‘findings’’ We are not often involved in foreign ing our tenures as Secretaries of State, we about long-ago events in Anatolia? relations on the scale that we are being each supported Presidential statements rec- The problem is that any congressional ac- asked to be involved in the House at ognizing the mass killings and forced exile of tion will be taken in deadly earnest by Tur- Armenians. It has been longstanding U.S. key’s powerful nationalist politicians and this time. It is an awesome responsi- policy to encourage reconciliation between therefore by its government, which is al- bility. We all should remember that we Turkey and Armenia and to urge the govern- ready struggling to resist a tidal wave of have taken an oath to defend the Con- ment of Turkey to acknowledge the tragedy. anti-Americanism in the country. Turkey’s stitution and to defend this country. We understand the Administration continues prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Bringing such a resolution to the floor to urge the Turkish government to reexam- called President Bush on Friday to warn will do damage to our country, to our ine its history and to encourage both Turkey against the resolution. Turkish politicians relationship with a valued ally, and I and Armenia to work towards reconciliation, are predicting that responses to passage by believe ultimately will do harm to our including normalizing relations and opening the House could include denial of U.S. access the border. There are some hopeful signs al- to Turkey’s Incirlik air base, a key staging efforts to bring peace and stability to ready that both parties are engaging each point for military operations in Iraq and Af- the Middle East. other. We believe that a public statement by ghanistan. The Turkish parliament could I urge the Speaker to rise above the U.S. Congress at this juncture is likely also throw off longstanding U.S. constraints again petty parochialism, come to the to undermine what has been painstakingly and mandate an invasion of northern Iraq to realization that this is an extremely achieved to date. attack Kurdish separatists there, something

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27178 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 that could destabilize the only region of Iraq Turkey and Armenia will be set back by any The motion was agreed to; accord- that is currently peaceful. action in the U.S. Congress. ingly (at 9 o’clock and 1 minutes p.m.), No wonder eight former secretaries of In stating our opposition to H. Res. 106, we under its previous order, the House ad- state, including Henry A. Kissinger, James do not suggest that anything other than the A. Baker III, George P. Shultz and Madeleine most terrible of tragedies took place as the journed until tomorrow, Tuesday, Oc- K. Albright, have urged Ms. Pelosi to drop Ottoman Empire disintegrated in the early tober 16, 2007, at 9 a.m., for morning- the resolution, saying it ‘‘could endanger our part of the last century. As President Bush hour debate. national security interests in the region, in- and other Presidents before him have done, f cluding our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, we recognize the need to acknowledge and and damage efforts to promote reconcili- learn from the tragedy. We respect that this EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ation between Armenia and Turkey.’’ Yet issue is of great concern to you, and hope ETC. the measure is proceeding: It is due to be that you can consider other appropriate voted on today by the House Foreign Affairs ways to highlight, commemorate and honor Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive Committee. the memory of the victims without doing communications were taken from the Supporters say congressional action is jus- damage to our contemporary relations with Speaker’s table and referred as follows: tified by the refusal of the Turkish govern- modern Turkey. 3701. A letter from the Chairman, National ment to accept the truth of the crimes Sincerely, Transportation Safety Board, transmitting a against Armenians, and its criminalization FRANK CARLUCCI. report of a violation of the Antideficiency of statements describing those events as WILLIAM COHEN. Act by the National Transportation Safety genocide. It’s true that Turkey’s military WILLIAM PERRY. Board, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1351; to the and political class has been inexcusably slow f Committee on Appropriations. to come to terms with that history, and viru- 3702. A letter from the Secretary of the lent nationalism—not Islamism—may be the LEAVE OF ABSENCE Army, Department of Defense, transmitting country’s most dangerous political force. By unanimous consent, leave of ab- a review of the Armed Reconnaissance Heli- But Turkish writers and intellectuals are sence was granted to: copter’s (ARH) Program, pursuant to 10 pushing for a change in attitude, and formal Ms. CARSON (at the request of Mr. U.S.C. 2433; to the Committee on Armed and informal talks between Turks and Arme- Services. HOYER) for today and through October nians are making slow progress. A resolution 3703. A letter from the Director, Defense by Congress would probably torpedo rather 31 on account of convalescence. Research and Engineering, Department of than help such efforts. Given that reality, Mr. CUMMINGS (at the request of Mr. Defense, transmitting the Department’s re- and the high risk to vital U.S. security inter- HOYER) for today. port on the Joint IED Defeat Organization ests, the Armenian genocide resolution can- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas (JIEDDO) and the Office of the Director of not be called frivolous. In fact, its passage (at the request of Mr. HOYER) for today Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E) would be dangerous and grossly irrespon- and the balance of the week on account survey of international techology and re- sible. of a death in the family. search; to the Committee on Armed Services. Mr. LYNCH (at the request of Mr. 3704. A letter from the Secretary, Securi- LETTER BY SECRETARIES OF DEFENSE TO HOYER) for today. ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting SPEAKER PELOSI the Commission’s final rule — Exemptions Ms. WOOLSEY (at the request of Mr. SEPTEMBER 7, 2007. for Banks Under Section 3(a)(5) of the Secu- HOYER) for today. Hon. NANCY PELOSI, rities Exchange Act of 1934 and Related Mr. WILSON of Ohio (at the request of Speaker, House of Representatives, Rules [Release No. 34-56502; File No. S7-23-06] Washington, DC. Mr. HOYER) for today on account of (RIN: 3235-AJ77) received September 27, 2007, DEAR MADAM SPEAKER: We write today to medical reasons. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- convey our deep concern regarding the dam- Mr. WELLER of Illinois (at the request mittee on Financial Services. age that passage of H. Res. 106 could do to re- of Mr. BOEHNER) for today and October 3705. A letter from the Secretary, Securi- lations between the United States and Tur- 16 on account of personal reasons. ties and Exchange Commission, transmitting the Commission’s final rule — DEFINITIONS key, a long-time NATO ally and a country f which plays a critical role in supporting U.S. OF TERMS AND EXEMPTIONS RELATING national security interests in the Balkans, SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED TO THE ‘‘BROKER’’ EXCEPTIONS FOR greater Middle East, the Black Sea region By unanimous consent, permission to BANKS [Release No. 34-56501; File No. S7-22- 06] (RIN: 3235-AJ74) received September 27, and Afghanistan. The depth and breadth of address the House, following the legis- our defense and security relationship with 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Turkey are considerable, and, as former Sec- lative program and any special orders Committee on Financial Services. retaries of Defense, we value Turkey’s heretofore entered, was granted to: 3706. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- friendship and partnership. (The following Members (at the re- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- Turkey makes numerous and substantial quest of Ms. WATERS) to revise and ex- mitting the Department’s Report to Con- contributions to U.S. goals and interests tend their remarks and include extra- gress on the Child Care and Development abroad, including its close relationship with neous material:) Fund (CCDF) for FY 2004 and FY 2005, pursu- Israel, its deployment of military forces to Ms. WATERS, for 5 minutes, today. ant to Public Law 104-193, section 658L; to the Balkans and its contribution to the Ms. LEE, for 5 minutes, today. the Committee on Education and Labor. NATO effort to defeat terrorism and support Mr. MICHAUD, for 5 minutes, today. 3707. A letter from the Program Analyst, democracy in Afghanistan. Department of Transportation, transmitting Mr. HARE, for 5 minutes, today. Just as public opinion plays a crucial role the Department’s final rule — Federal Motor Mr. KAGEN, for 5 minutes, today. in our own country, the reaction of the Vehicle Safety Standards; Occupant Crash Turkish public to the passage of H. Res. 106 Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. Protection [Docket No. NHTSA-2007-28707] would be considerable. Passage of H. Res. 106 Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. (RIN: 2127-AJ59) received September 18, 2007, would have a direct, detrimental effect on Ms. SOLIS, for 5 minutes, today. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the operational capabilities, safety and well Ms. KAPTUR, for 5 minutes, today. mittee on Energy and Commerce. being of our armed forces in Iraq and in Af- (The following Members (at the re- 3708. A letter from the Principal Deputy ghanistan because the Turkish parliament quest of Mr. POE) to revise and extend Associate Administrator, Environmental would likely respond to the Turkish public’s their remarks and include extraneous Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- call for action by restricting or cutting off material:) cy’s final rule — Mercury Switches in Motor U.S. access to the Turkish air base at Mr. POE, for 5 minutes, October 22. Vehicles; Significant New Use Rule [EPA- Incirlik and closing the crossing into Iraq at Mr. BURTON of Indiana, for 5 minutes, HQ-OPPT-2005-0036; FRL-8110-5] (RIN: 2070- the Habur Gate. The Turkish parliament today and October 16, 17, and 18. AJ19) received October 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 would also likely retract blanket flight Mr. BURGESS, for 5 minutes, today. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- clearances for U.S. military overflights, ergy and Commerce. Mr. JONES of North Carolina, for 5 which are vital to transporting supplies and 3709. A letter from the Principal Deputy fuel to our troops. We also believe the in- minutes, October 22. Associate Administrator, Environmental creasingly open debate about this issue In f Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Turkey would surely be restricted by a nega- ADJOURNMENT cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation tive public reaction to U.S. Congressional of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Penn- action. We are also concerned that any po- Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I move that sylvania; Carbon Monoxide Maintenance tential steps toward better relations between the House do now adjourn. Plan Update; Limited Maintenance Plan in

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27179 Philadelphia County [EPA-R03-OAR-2007- mitting a report pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) rity Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public 0511; FRL-8476-9] received October 2, 2007, of the Arms Export Control Act; to the Com- Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mittee on Foreign Affairs. Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require eq- mittee on Energy and Commerce. 3719. A letter from the Assistant Secretary uity in the provision of mental health and 3710. A letter from the Principal Deputy for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, substance-related disorder benefits under Associate Administrator, Environmental transmitting pursuant to section 36(c) of the group health plans; with an amendment Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Arms Export Control Act, certification of a (Rept. 110–374, Pt. 2). Ordered to be printed. cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation proposed license for the export of defense ar- Mr. DINGELL: Committee on Energy and of Implementation Plans; Florida; Clean Air ticles and services to the Governments of Commerce. H.R. 20. A bill to provide for re- Interstate Rule [EPA-R04-OAR-2007-0360- Russia, Ukraine, and Norway (Transmittal search on, and services for individuals with, 200737; FRL-8478-1] received October 2, 2007, No. DDTC 096-07); to the Committee on For- postpartum depression and psychosis, with pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- eign Affairs. an amendment (Rept. 110–375). Referred to mittee on Energy and Commerce. 3720. A letter from the White House Liai- the Committee of the Whole House on the 3711. A letter from the Principal Deputy son, Department of Justice, transmitting a State of the Union. Associate Administrator, Environmental report pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Re- Mr. DINGELL: Committee on Energy and Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- form Act of 1998; to the Committee on Over- Commerce. H.R. 507. A bill to establish a cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation sight and Government Reform. grant program to provide vision care to chil- of Implementation Plans; Georgia; Clean Air 3721. A letter from the Assistant Secretary dren, and for other purposes; with an amend- Interstate Rule [EPA-R04-OAR-2007-0251- for Administration and Mgmt., Department ment (Rept. 110–376). Referred to the Com- 200738; FRL-8478-6] received October 2, 2007, of Labor, transmitting a report pursuant to mittee of the Whole House on the State of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Union. mittee on Energy and Commerce. the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Mr. DINGELL: Committee on Energy and 3712. A letter from the Principal Deputy ment Reform. Commerce. H.R. 970. A bill to amend the Fed- Associate Administrator, Environmental 3722. A letter from the Deputy Assistant eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with re- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- General Counsel, Department of Transpor- spect to the distribution of the drug cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation tation, transmitting a report pursuant to the dextromethorphan, and for other purposes; of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Penn- Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the with an amendment (Rept. 110–377). Referred sylvania; Redesignation of the Erie 8-Hour Committee on Oversight and Government to the Committee of the Whole House on the Ozone Nonattainment Area to Attainment Reform. State of the Union. and Approval of the Area’s Maintenance 3723. A letter from the Director, Office of Mr. DINGELL: Committee on Energy and Plan and 2002 Base Year Inventory [EPA-R03- National Drug Control Policy, transmitting Commerce. H.R. 1727. A bill to enhance and OAR-2007-0476; FRL-8478-9] received October a report on the ‘‘Fiscal Year 2006 Accounting further research into paralysis and to im- 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to of Drug Control Funds,’’ pursuant to Public prove rehabilitation and the quality of life the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Law 105-277, section 705(d)(Div. C-Title VII); for persons living with paralysis and other 3713. A letter from the Principal Deputy to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- physical disabilities, and for other purposes; Associate Administrator, Environmental ment Reform. with an amendment (Rept. 110–378). Referred Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 3724. A letter from the President and Chief to the Committee of the Whole House on the cy’s final rule — Approval of Implementa- Executive Officer, Tennessee Valley Author- State of the Union. tion Plans of South Carolina: Clean Air ity, transmitting the Authority’s strategic Mr. DINGELL: Committee on Energy and Interstate Rule [EPA-R04-OAR-2007-0424- plan covering fiscal years 2007 through 2012, Commerce. H.R. 2295. A bill to amend the 200746(a); [FRL-8478-3]] received October 2, pursuant to the Government Performance Public Health Service Act to provide for the 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the and Results Act; to the Committee on Over- establishment of an Amyotrophic Lateral Committee on Energy and Commerce. sight and Government Reform. Sclerosis Registry; with an amendment 3714. A letter from the Principal Deputy 3725. A letter from the Director, Congres- (Rept. 110–379). Referred to the Committee of Associate Administrator, Environmental sional Budget Office, transmitting the Of- the Whole House on the State of the Union. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- fice’s report entitled, ‘‘Potential Cost Sav- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts: Committee cy’s final rule — Consumer and Commercial ings from the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Pro- on Financial Services. H.R. 2868. A bill to Products: Control Techniques Guidelines in gram,’’ as required by the Predisaster Miti- eliminate the exemption from State regula- Lieu of Regulations for Paper, Film, and Foil gation Program Reauthorization Act of 2005; tion for certain securities designated by na- Coatings; Metal Furniture Coatings; and to the Committee on Transportation and In- tional securities exchanges (Rept. 110–380). Large Appliance Coatings [EPA-HQ-OAR- frastructure. Referred to the Committee of the Whole 2007-0454; FRL-8478-7] (RIN: 2060-A014) re- 3726. A letter from the Regulations Coordi- House on the State of the Union. ceived October 2, 2007, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. nator, Department of Health and Human Mr. LANTOS: Committee on Foreign Af- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Services, transmitting the Department’s fairs. H.R. 1567. A bill to amend the Foreign Commerce. final rule — Establishment of Revisit User Assistance Act of 1961 to provide increased 3715. A letter from the Principal Deputy Fee Program for Medicare Survey and Cer- assistance for the prevention, treatment, and Associate Administrator, Environmental tification Activities [CMS-2268-F] (RIN: 0938- control of tuberculosis, and for other pur- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- AO96) received September 19, 2007, pursuant poses; with an amendment (Rept. 110–381, Pt. cy’s final rule — National Primary Drinking to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); jointly to the Com- 1). Ordered to be printed. Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: mittees on Ways and Means and Energy and Mr. WELCH of Vermont: Committee on Short-Term Regulatory Revisions and Clari- Commerce. Rules. House Resolution 741. Resolution pro- fications [EPA-HQ-OW-2005-0034; FRL-8476-5] f viding for consideration of the resolution (H. (RIN: 2040-AE83) received October 2, 2007, Res. 734) expressing the sense of the House of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON Representatives regarding the withholding of mittee on Energy and Commerce. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS information relating to corruption in Iraq 3716. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of (Rept. 110–382). Referred to the House Cal- for Legislative Affairs, Department of State, committees were delivered to the Clerk endar. transmitting a Memorandum of Justification Ms. SLAUGHTER: Committee on Rules. under Section 451 of the Foreign Assistance for printing and reference to the proper House Resolution 742. Resolution providing Act for the Use of Funds for Counterdrug and calendar, as follows: for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to Law Enforcement Programs in Central Mr. GEORGE MILLER, of California: Com- maintain the free flow of information to the America, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2261; to the mittee on Education and Labor. H.R. 1424. A public by providing conditions for the feder- Committee on Foreign Affairs. bill to amend section 712 of the Employee ally compelled disclosure of information by 3717. A letter from the Deputy Director, Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, sec- certain persons connected with the news Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- tion 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, media (Rept. 110–383). Referred to the House mitting pursuant to the reporting require- and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Calendar. ments of Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Code of 1986 to require equity in the provi- f Control Act, as amended, Transmittal No. 08- sion of mental health and substance-related 09, concerning the Department of the Army’s disorder benefits under group health plans; DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE proposed Letter(s)of Offer and Acceptance to with an amendment (Rept. 110–374, Pt. 1). Or- Australia for defense articles and services; to dered to be printed. Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XII, the the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Mr. RANGEL: Committee on Ways and Committee on Energy and Commerce 3718. A letter from the Deputy Director, Means. H.R. 1424. A bill to amend section 712 discharged from further consideration. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, trans- of the Employee Retirement Income Secu- H.R. 1567 referred to the Committee of

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27180 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 the Whole House on the State of the By Mr. GRIJALVA (for himself and Ms. Haskanita, Darfur, Sudan, on September 29, Union, and ordered to be printed. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California): 2007; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H.R. 3832. A bill to clarify and extend the By Mr. ROTHMAN: f commitment of the United States to pursue H. Res. 743. A resolution honoring Varian TIME LIMITATION OF REFERRED economic cooperation with Costa Rica and Fry on the 100th anniversary of his birth; to BILL other nations in the Caribbean Basin, and for the Committee on Oversight and Govern- other purposes; to the Committee on Ways ment Reform. Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XII the and Means. By Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico (for following action was taken by the By Mr. KING of New York: herself and Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN): Speaker: H.R. 3833. A bill to eliminate the backlog H. Res. 744. A resolution recognizing the H.R. 2830. Referral to the Committees on in performing DNA analyses of DNA samples contributions of Native American veterans Energy and Commerce and the Judiciary ex- collected from convicted child sex offenders, and calling upon the President to issue a tended for a period ending not later than Oc- and for other purposes; to the Committee on proclamation urging the people of the United tober 29, 2007. the Judiciary. States to observe a day in honor of Native f By Mr. LEWIS of Georgia: American veterans; to the Committee on H.R. 3834. A bill to amend title II of the So- Veterans’ Affairs. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS cial Security Act to increase the level of By Mr. WILSON of South Carolina (for Under clause 2 of rule XII, public earnings under which no individual who is himself and Mr. MCDERMOTT): bills and resolutions were introduced blind is determined to have demonstrated an H. Res. 745. A resolution recognizing the and severally referred, as follows: ability to engage in substantial gainful ac- religious and historical significance of the tivity for purposes of determining disability; festival of Diwali; to the Committee on Over- By Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD (for herself, to the Committee on Ways and Means. sight and Government Reform. Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. REYNOLDS, and Mr. By Mr. PAUL: f WAXMAN): H.R. 3835. A bill to restore the Constitu- H.R. 3825. A bill to amend the Public tion’s checks and balances and protections ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Health Service Act to establish grant pro- against government abuses as envisioned by Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors grams to provide for education and outreach the Founding Fathers; to the Committee on on newborn screening and coordinated fol- the Judiciary, and in addition to the Com- were added to public bills and resolu- lowup care once newborn screening has been mittees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, tions as follows: conducted, to reauthorize programs under and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a H.R. 92: Mr. CARTER. part A of title XI of such Act, and for other period to be subsequently determined by the H.R. 138: Mr. BURTON of Indiana. purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Speaker, in each case for consideration of H.R. 321: Mr. GOODLATTE. Commerce. such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- H.R. 333: Mr. SIRES. By Mr. BOREN: tion of the committee concerned. H.R. 337: Mr. SKELTON. H.R. 3826. A bill to amend the State De- By Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 369: Mr. ALLEN. partment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to in- fornia (for herself, Ms. WATSON, Mr. H.R. 394: Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. crease the maximum amount of an award GRIJALVA, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. SPACE, H.R. 549: Mr. FATTAH. available under the Department of State re- Ms. MATSUI, Mr. GONZALEZ, Ms. GIF- H.R. 618: Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. wards program for information leading to FORDS, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali- H.R. 699: Mr. BROUN of Georgia and Mr. the capture of Osama bin Laden; to the Com- fornia, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. HINCHEY, PICKERING. mittee on Foreign Affairs. Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. FIL- H.R. 719: Mr. COURTNEY and Mr. ROSS. By Mr. ALTMIRE: H.R. 3827. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- NER, Mr. REYES, and Mr. ISSA): H.R. 758: Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. FILNER, Mr. enue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief to ac- H.R. 3836. A bill to require that funds GOODE, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, and Mr. JONES of tive duty military personnel and employers awarded to States and political subdivisions North Carolina. who assist them, and for other purposes; to for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Pro- H.R. 760: Ms. SHEA-PORTER. the Committee on Ways and Means. gram be distributed no later than 120 days H.R. 767: Mr. GOHMERT. By Ms. CLARKE (for herself, Mr. after the last day of the annual application H.R. 871: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. period for such Program; to the Committee H.R. 897: Mr. ALLEN and Ms. WATERS. ELLISON, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. HONDA, Mr. on the Judiciary. H.R. 1023: Mr. PETRI, Mr. DONNELLY, Mr. AL PASTOR, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. By Mr. ROYCE (for himself and Ms. GREEN of Texas, Mr. WELCH of Vermont, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. STARK, Mr. RANGEL, WATSON): FRANKS of Arizona, and Mr. BACHUS. Mr. SHAYS, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. H. Con. Res. 234. Concurrent resolution H.R. 1026: Mr. NEUGEBAUER. PERLMUTTER, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New calling on the Government of the People’s H.R. 1043: Ms. CLARKE. York, and Ms. NORTON): H.R. 3828. A bill to reduce the backlog in Republic of China to respect the human H.R. 1063: Mr. PICKERING. processing requests made by U.S. Citizenship rights of refugees from North Korea; to the H.R. 1071: Mr. SHAYS. and Immigration Services to the National Committee on Foreign Affairs. H.R. 1072: Ms. BERKLEY and Ms. CARSON. Name Check Program of the Federal Bureau By Mr. ACKERMAN (for himself, Mr. H.R. 1073: Mr. FERGUSON and Mrs. of Investigation; to the Committee on the LANTOS, Mr. ISSA, and Mr. GILLIBRAND. Judiciary. BOUSTANY): H.R. 1076: Mr. LOEBSACK, Ms. MOORE of Wis- By Mr. COHEN (for himself and Mr. H. Res. 738. A resolution expressing the consin, and Mr. GERLACH. WHITFIELD): sense of the House of Representatives regard- H.R. 1077: Mrs. BIGGERT. H.R. 3829. A bill to amend title 18, United ing the Government of Syria’s continued in- H.R. 1088: Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- States Code, to prohibit certain interstate terference in the internal affairs of Lebanon; fornia. conduct relating to exotic animals; to the to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. consid- H.R. 1102: Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas and Mr. Committee on the Judiciary. ered and agreed to. ALTMIRE. By Mr. DEFAZIO (for himself, Mr. WAL- By Mr. COOPER: H.R. 1108: Mr. LEVIN. DEN of Oregon, Mrs. MCMORRIS ROD- H. Res. 739. A resolution honoring Albert H.R. 1110: Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. GERS, Mr. WU, and Mr. BLUMENAUER): Arnold Gore, Jr., and the Intergovernmental H.R. 1125: Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- H.R. 3830. A bill to amend the Bonneville Panel on Climate Change, Winners of the ida, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, and Power Administration portions of the Fish- 2007 Nobel Peace Prize; to the Committee on Mr. SALI. eries Restoration and Irrigation Mitigation Foreign Affairs. H.R. 1127: Mr. ROGERS of Michigan and Mr. Act of 2000 to authorize appropriations for By Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas (for HOEKSTRA. fiscal years 2008 through 2014, and for other herself, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. LANTOS, Ms. H.R. 1135: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- ROS-LEHTINEN, Ms. LEE, Mr. MCCAUL H.R. 1147: Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. sources. of Texas, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mrs. H.R. 1148: Mr. MICHAUD. By Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania (for TAUSCHER, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. H.R. 1166: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. himself, Mr. CAMP of Michigan, Mr. FORTUN˜ O, Mr. MCNULTY, Mrs. H.R. 1192: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. BRADY of Texas, Mr. NUNES, and Mr. MALONEY of New York, Mr. H.R. 1205: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. TIBERI): DELAHUNT, Mr. WYNN, Mr. LEWIS of H.R. 1228: Mr. COSTA. H.R. 3831. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Georgia, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Ms. H.R. 1248: Mr. MARKEY and Mr. FERGUSON. enue Code of 1986 to increase, and make per- CLARKE, and Mr. RUSH): H.R. 1275: Mr. LARSEN of Washington and manent certain improvements to, the child H. Res. 740. A resolution condemning in the Mr. LANGEVIN. tax credit; to the Committee on Ways and strongest terms the attacks on African H.R. 1282: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Means. Union peacekeepers that occurred in H.R. 1352: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27181

H.R. 1357: Mr. FORBES. H.R. 2651: Mr. HINCHEY and Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. PAUL, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, and H.R. 1409: Mr. PICKERING. H.R. 2668: Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. H.R. 1419: Mr. GRAVES, Mr. LYNCH, and Mr. FATTAH, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN. H.R. 3629: Mr. PAUL and Mr. GORDON. SALI. H.R. 2677: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. H.R. 3660: Mr. BACHUS and Mr. SOUDER. H.R. 1424: Mr. SHULER. H.R. 2686: Mr. COOPER. H.R. 3663: Mr. HOLT, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. H.R. 1474: Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. ENGLISH of H.R. 2702: Mr. MCNERNEY. HONDA, and Mr. HARE. Pennsylvania, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. SOUDER, H.R. 2772: Mr. NEUGEBAUER. H.R. 3665: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. ROHRABACHER, and Mr. BLUNT. H.R. 2894: Mr. SOUDER. H.R. 3666: Ms. CLARKE, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, H.R. 1481: Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. H.R. 2910: Ms. WATERS. Mr. MARSHALL, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN. H.R. 1497: Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 2915: Mr. WAXMAN and Mr. H.R. 3674: Ms. HIRONO. H.R. 1528: Mr. MARKEY. LATOURETTE. H.R. 3687: Mr. PASTOR, Mr. TOWNS, and Mr. H.R. 1552: Mr. SHUSTER, Ms. WOOLSEY, and H.R. 2927: Mr. JINDAL and Mr. PORTER. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. MEEK of Florida. H.R. 2933: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 3689: Ms. DEGETTE. H.R. 1566: Mr. CUMMINGS. fornia, Mr. CUMMINGS, Ms. FOXX, and Ms. H.R. 3691: Mr. TIERNEY and Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 1584: Ms. SUTTON and Mr. HIGGINS. WATSON. H.R. 3692: Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. RUSH, Mr. HIN- H.R. 1610: Mr. POE and Mr. UDALL of Colo- H.R. 3028: Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. DANIEL E. CHEY, Mr. FATTAH, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. FURTUN˜ O, rado. LUNGREN of California, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. Mr. TOWNS, Mr. KLEIN of Florida, and Ms. H.R. 1619: Mr. RAHALL. JEFFERSON. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. H.R. 1621: Mr. NADLER. H.R. 3029: Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. H.R. 3697: Mr. BAIRD. H.R. 1687: Mr. MANZULLO. H.R. 3033: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. H.R. 3700: Mr. WEXLER and Mr. RANGEL. H.R. 1738: Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. MAR- H.R. 3040: Ms. HIRONO. H.R. 3705: Ms. CLARKE, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, KEY, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 3090: Mr. JINDAL, Mr. PRICE of North and Ms. BORDALLO. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. CLAY, Ms. HERSETH Carolina, Mr. WALDEN of Oregon, and Mr. H.R. 3723: Mr. KING of New York. H.R. 3738: Mr. BROWN of South Carolina, SANDLIN, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. LOBIONDO, and MANZULLO. Mr. KING of Iowa, and Mr. PEARCE. Mr. BOSWELL. H.R. 3109: Mr. BILIRAKIS and Mr. MCHUGH. H.R. 3757: Mr. LIPINSKI, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, H.R. 1746: Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. GALLEGLY, H.R. 3119: Mr. STARK, Ms. WATERS, and Ms. and Mr. SHAYS. Mr. MAHONEY of Florida, Mr. WILSON of HIRONO. H.R. 3779: Mr. ROYCE, Mr. MCCAUL of Texas, South Carolina, and Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ- H.R. 3156: Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. ALEXANDER, and Mr. BALART of Florida. H.R. 3167: Mr. CUMMINGS and Ms. HIRONO. WALBERG. H.R. 1755: Mrs. CAPPS. H.R. 3175: Mr. MOORE of Kansas. H.R. 3781: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 1767: Mr. SPACE. H.R. 3191: Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. YOUNG of Alas- H.R. 3793: Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, H.R. 1818: Mrs. TAUSCHER and Mr. PETER- ka, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, and Mr. Mr. HARE, Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. TOWNS, SON of Minnesota. PAYNE. Mr. BERRY, Mr. HOLDEN, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. H.R. 1823: Ms. BALDWIN. H.R. 3202: Mr. KIRK. DOYLE, and Mr. PAYNE. H.R. 1843: Mr. PICKERING and Mr. BOYD of H.R. 3203: Mr. KIRK. H.R. 3797: Mr. ETHERIDGE, Ms. HOOLEY, Mr. Florida. H.R. 3219: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. PRICE of LIPINSKI, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Ms. H.R. 1869: Mr. CRAMER. North Carolina, Mr. BROWN of South Caro- SCHAKOWSKY, and Ms. HIRONO. H.R. 1927: Mrs. MALONEY of New York. lina, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. HALL H.R. 3799: Ms. WOOLSEY. H.R. 1953: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. of New York, Mr. OLVER, and Mr. FORTUN˜ O. H.R. 3807: Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. MORAN of Vir- H.R. 1959: Mr. GALLEGLY and Mr. HULSHOF. H.R. 3256: Ms. BORDALLO. ginia, and Ms. HIRONO. H.R. 1964: Ms. SCHWARTZ. H.R. 3281: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. H.R. 3808: Ms. CLARKE. H.R. 1983: Mr. PATRICK MURPHY of Pennsyl- H.R. 3282: Mr. LEVIN, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. H. Con. Res. 154: Mr. PENCE, Mr. MANZULLO, vania. LOBIONDO, and Mr. MILLER of North Caro- Mr. KIRK, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. INGLIS of South H.R. 1992: Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, lina. Carolina, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. RENZI, Mr. Mr. FILNER, and Mrs. GILLIBRAND. H.R. 3298: Ms. HIRONO. SMITH of New Jersey, and Mr. MCCOTTER. H.R. 2033: Mr. COBLE. H.R. 3317: Ms. BORDALLO and Mrs. EMER- H. Con. Res. 163: Mr. MCHUGH. H.R. 2067: Mr. FERGUSON. SON. H. Con. Res. 182: Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. H.R. 2108: Mr. MICHAUD. H.R. 3327: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. UDALL of New H.R. 2116: Mr. CAPUANO and Mr. MILLER of MCCOTTER, Mr. HALL of New York, Ms. Mexico, Mr. WALDEN of Oregon, Mr. OBER- ˜ North Carolina. HIRONO, and Mr. FORTUNO. STAR, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. HASTERT, Mr. H.R. 2169: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 3334: Mr. MCHUGH. LINDER, Mr. BARROW, Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of H.R. 2236: Mr. HONDA and Mr. KUCINICH. H.R. 3368: Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. Tennessee, Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. H.R. 2265: Ms. WATERS. PAYNE, and Mr. HINCHEY. MCNERNEY, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. H.R. 2266: Ms. LEE. H.R. 3369: Mrs. MYRICK. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. LEWIS of Geor- H.R. 2280: Mr. MORAN of Kansas. H.R. 3378: Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, gia, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. CANNON, and Mr. UDALL H.R. 2295: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. FILNER, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. of Colorado. H.R. 2315: Mr. HULSHOF. MCNERNEY, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, and Mr. H. Con. Res. 197: Mr. FARR. H.R. 2331: Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of Tennessee. CLAY. H. Con. Res. 221: Mr. COHEN. H.R. 2332: Mrs. SCHMIDT, Mr. BRADY of H.R. 3380: Mr. LOBIONDO and Mr. BAIRD. H. Con. Res. 228: Mr. MCCAUL of Texas. Pennsylvania, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. H.R. 3381: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. H. Con. Res. 230: Mr. REYES, Mr. TOWNS, HOLDEN, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. SMITH of H.R. 3389: Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. PUTNAM, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. New Jersey, Mr. FORBES, and Mr. CARTER. H.R. 3397: Ms. CARSON and Mr. COHEN. LEVIN, Mr. FORBES, and Mr. KING of New H.R. 2380: Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. H.R. 3438: Ms. SUTTON. York. GOODLATTE, and Mr. BACHUS. H.R. 3453: Mr. CONAWAY and Mr. CAMP of H. Res. 111: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. KING- H.R. 2391: Mr. CRAMER. Michigan. STON, MS. HIRONO, and Mr. BROWN of South H.R. 2416: Mr. NEUGEBAUER. H.R. 3498: Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Carolina. H.R. 2417: Ms. HIRONO and Mrs. EMERSON. H.R. 3512: Mr. JEFFERSON. H. Res. 169: Mr. LATOURETTE and Mr. MAN- H.R. 2452: Ms. DELAURO, Mr. WYNN, and Ms. H.R. 3533: Mr. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. BISHOP of ZULLO. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Utah, Mr. WAMP, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. UDALL of H. Res. 185: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 2464: Mr. EHLERS and Mr. HOLDEN. Colorado, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. ROGERS of Ala- H. Res. 194: Ms. RICHARDSON. H.R. 2505: Mr. KAGEN. bama, and Mr. BACA. H. Res. 237: Mr. BOSWELL and Mr. MORAN of H.R. 2514: Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. ORTIZ, Mrs. H.R. 3544: Mr. CLAY, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. Virginia. DAVIS of California, Mrs. CAPPS, Mrs. ALLEN, and Ms. SUTTON. H. Res. 245: Mr. ENGEL, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. MALONEY of New York, Mr. HOLT, Mr. WYNN, H.R. 3548: Mr. HARE and Mr. GORDON. LAMPSON, Mr. CARDOZA, Ms. WASSERMAN Mr. TOWNS, Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. H.R. 3558: Mr. HOLDEN. SCHULTZ, and Mr. FILNER. ETHERIDGE, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. BISHOP of H.R. 3577: Ms. KILPATRICK and Mr. SIRES. H. Res. 356: Mr. LIPINSKI. Georgia, Mr. PAYNE, and Mr. CUMMINGS. H.R. 3584: Mr. SAXTON. H. Res. 415: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, H.R. 2574: Mr. WYNN. H.R. 3585: Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. Mr. SMITH of Washington, and Mr. BACA. H.R. 2578: Mr. SNYDER. INSLEE, Ms. SUTTON, and Mr. FARR. H. Res. 448: Mr. DINGELL and Mrs. DAVIS of H.R. 2596: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. H.R. 3609: Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. STARK, California. H.R. 2610: Mr. PORTER. Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Ms. WASSERMAN H. Res. 499: Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of Ten- H.R. 2620: Mr. HONDA. SCHULTZ, and Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. nessee. H.R. 2634: Mr. CARNAHAN. H.R. 3622: Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mr. MAN- H. Res. 542: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania and H.R. 2639: Mr. BACHUS. ZULLO, Mr. WALSH of New York, Mr. GRAVES, Mrs. GILLIBRAND.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27182 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007

H. Res. 616: Ms. HARMAN. SHERMAN, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. MORAN of 2102, the Free Flow of Information Act of H. Res. 618: Mr. CARNAHAN and Mr. Kansas, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. WOLF, 2007, does not contain any congressional ear- KUCINICH. Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. CASTOR, Ms. MATSUI, marks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff H. Res. 666: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Ms. MOORE of benefits, as defined in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) GENE GREEN of Texas, and Mr. HINOJOSA. Wisconsin, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. KIRK, Mr. of rule XXI. H. Res. 684: Mr. ALTMIRE, Ms. HIRONO, and CUMMINGS, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. OFFERED BY JOHN CONYERS, JR. Mr. WELCH of Vermont. GUTIERREZ, Mr. FARR, Mr. MURPHY of Con- H. Res. 700: Ms. BORDALLO. necticut, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. The amendment to be offered by Rep- H. Res. 707: Ms. CLARKE, Mr. JOHNSON of COURTNEY, Mrs. DAVIS of California, and Ms. resentative Conyers or a designee to H.R. Georgia, Ms. CARSON, and Mr. CONYERS. ESHOO. 3773, the ‘‘Responsible Electronic Surveil- H. Res. 708: Mr. COHEN, Mr. TANNER, Ms. H. Res. 730: Mr. BILIRAKIS, and Mr. LINCOLN lance That is Overseen, Reviewed, and Effec- WATSON, Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, Mr. DIAZ-BALART of Florida. tive Act of 2007’’ (RESTORE Act of 2007), COSTA, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. CARNAHAN, Mr. H. Res. 734: Mr. HIGGINS and Mr. CUMMINGS. does not contain any congressional ear- H. Res. 735: Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California, SHERMAN, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. marks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff Ms. WATSON, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. JONES of North Carolina, and Mr. BERMAN. benefits as defined in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. H. Res. 713: Ms. SCHWARTZ and Mr. WEXLER. of rule XXI. H. Res. 721: Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- BLUMENAUER, Mr. ALLEN, Mrs. DAVIS of Cali- fornia. fornia, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. H. Res. 725: Mr. PAYNE, Mr. KIND, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. ELLISON, and Mr. COOPER. f LEVIN, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. f THOMPSON of California, Mr. MCDERMOTT, CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM Mr. WU, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. EMANUEL, Mr. WYNN, PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. MORAN of ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- Virginia, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ ITED TARIFF BENEFITS Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors of California, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or were deleted from public bills and reso- Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. FIL- statements on congressional earmarks, lutions as follows: NER, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. DOYLE, and Mr. FARR. limited tax benefits, or limited tariff H. Res. 726: Ms. HOOLEY, Mr. MEEK of Flor- H. Res. 106: Mr. BOYD of Florida, Mr. ida, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl- benefits were submitted as follows: HERGER, Mr. BERRY, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. vania, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. ROTHMAN, Ms. BERK- OFFERED BY RICK BOUCHER BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of LEY, Mr. HIGGINS, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. BARROW, The amendment to be offered by Rep- Tennessee, and Mr. ROSS. Mr. COSTA, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. resentative Boucher or a designee to H.R. H. Res. 610: Ms. KILPATRICK.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:31 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\H15OC7.001 H15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27183 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

HONORING LINDA FAGAN Doctor Halderman is extremely active within livering the opening prayer in the House of HALDERMAN, M.D., FACS the community on many different levels. She Representatives. In such a sad and somber is involved in several community service and time Rabbi Meyers’s prayer was uplifting and HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH professional organizations. Most recently she life-affirming. Her words helped console our OF CALIFORNIA has been affiliated with American College of nation. And her words that day still ring true IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Surgeons, American Society of Breast Sur- today as we try to find answers to her un- Monday, October 15, 2007 geons, California Health Collaborative Cancer timely death. Detection Program (Continuous Quality Im- On this floor in November 2001, Rabbi Mey- Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise provement Committee Board Member and ers prayed, today to congratulate Doctor Linda Halderman Physician Educator), California Medical Asso- It takes courage to pray meaningfully in upon being named one of ‘‘The 2007 Women ciation, Fresno–Madera Medical Society the wake of events shaping our lives. of Distinction’’ by The Fresno County and City (Board of Governors 2005, Editorial/Publica- It is not that we do not turn to God, we do. Republican Women Federated. tions Board Member 2003–2004), Selma Com- We come with our praise and with our en- Doctor Linda Halderman graduated with treaties, but we strain to hear an answer, to munity Hospital Foundation (Board of Trustees sense God’s presence radiating back to us, honors and high distinction from the University 2004–2006) and the Selma Community Hos- of Illinois at Chicago in 1991. She then contin- over the abyss that grief and fear have cre- pital Foundation (Executive Board Member ated. ued to Hahnemann University School of Medi- 2005–2008). She is an amazing advocate for Shall we this morning, just for a moment, cine, where she received an MD degree in healthcare reform that is beneficial for the pa- stop speaking to God, asking God, about 1997 and academic honors in the following tient as well as the physician. God, entreating God, and instead make an ef- areas: CT surgery, CT surgery subinternship, Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend fort to find once again that experience of critical care/SICU, general surgery, surgery re- and congratulate Doctor Linda Fagan God’s presence that grounds our faith. search, psychopathology, clinical medicine, Come with me to that place. Perhaps it Halderman upon being awarded with ‘‘The was when you witnessed the birth of your obstetrician/gynecologist, pediatrics, family 2007 Women of Distinction’’. I invite my col- child, new life so precious and pure, perhaps medicine, psychiatry and pathology. Doctor leagues to join me in wishing Doctor when you saw your soul reflected back at Halderman started her general surgery resi- Halderman many years of continued success. you in the eyes of someone whose love was dency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center f infinite. Perhaps in the tangle of pain and and completed her residency at University of darkness when somehow there was a pres- California, San Francisco in Fresno, CA. HONORING RABBI CAROLE ence to call, to let you know you would move In her career Doctor Halderman has fo- MEYERS forward. Perhaps when a piece of music cused on serving those that live in under- shook you to your core, bringing an exquis- served rural areas of California. For a year HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF ite awareness of the depth of human experi- ence. OF CALIFORNIA she practiced general and trauma surgery cov- Perhaps when you truly saw the miracle of erage in the underserved communities of King IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nature surrounding us, the sun rising and City, Needles, Porterville, Selma, and Truckee. Monday, October 15, 2007 setting, day after day of nature in its mag- About 4 years ago she opened her own prac- Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, today I would nificent order, there was a moment when you knew that an Other exists before whom we tice in Selma, CA. At her private practice she like to take a moment to honor the memory of offers numerous services; from focusing on stand in awe and whose greatness we strive a good friend and a community leader, Rabbi to reflect in the actions of our lives. gallbladder disease, to benign and malignant Carole Meyers. Rabbi Meyers died at the age Eternal God, be with us as we move breast disease (and mastectomies) to cos- of 50 on Thursday, July 26, after a brief battle through this time of uncertainty. Help us metic dermatology. Her practice encompasses with bone cancer. She served as Rabbi of know that we can lend Your presence and use many areas of general surgery. Her work is Temple Sinai in Glendale, CA, from 1986 to our lives to reflect it. Then we will have the important, but it is what she does away from 2001. faith to bring light and joy, peace and com- the office that is even more amazing. Over the 15 years Rabbi Meyers served at fort, justice and goodness to this magnifi- cent world God has created. Amen. Doctor Halderman is involved in government Glendale’s Temple Sinai the congregation reform, research and volunteer activities. She nearly doubled in size, boosting its education f has over 50 publications and presentations programs for both children and adults. IN RECOGNITION OF FOR THE that have focused on the role of government Rabbi Meyers significantly raised the profile LOVE OF THE LAKE in healthcare. She has spoken on local radio of the temple through her extensive work in and television news outlets, discussing various the community. Rabbi Meyers was involved medical matters, particularly in regards to the HON. PETE SESSIONS with Habitat for Humanity and the Glendale OF TEXAS latest medical breakthroughs with breast can- Community Foundation. She served on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cer. Further, Doctor Halderman has served on Mayor’s Task Force on Hate Crimes, helping many panels and roundtables, including a to craft a citywide response plan to fight hate Monday, October 15, 2007 Healthcare Town Hall Meeting co-hosted by crimes. Rabbi Meyers also trained as a chap- Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise California State Assemblyman Bill Maze and lain for the Glendale Police Department and today to recognize a local community con- Porterville/Tulare/Visalia Chambers of Com- helped to create an annual AIDS Awareness servation organization of which I have been a merce, ‘‘The California Common Sense Prayer Service with other Glendale religious volunteer and supporter, For the Love of the Healthcare Revolution: Solving the crisis’’ a leaders. Lake. panel sponsored by College Community Con- After retiring in 2001 to spend more time This group of enthusiastic and dedicated gregational Church, and the ‘‘Business with her family, Rabbi Meyers remained active volunteers generously gives of its time and ef- Healthcare Summit’’ a panel co-hosted by As- in our community serving on the board of the fort to help preserve and enhance White Rock semblyman Mike Villines and the Fresno Farm Central Conference of American Rabbis, de- Lake Park in Dallas, Texas. As a member of Bureau. She has also made presentations to veloping curriculum for Hebrew Union College this local community, I understand the desire various Republican party organizations, the in Los Angeles, and presiding at marriages to ensure White Rock Lake stays clean and American Cancer Society, high schools, and and bar and bat mitzvahs. beautiful. I also labor alongside many volun- University of California, San Francisco in Fres- In 2001, shortly after the tragic events of teers as an Adopt-a-Shoreline Leader by pick- no. 9/11, Rabbi Meyers had the distinction of de- ing up litter and recyclables to maintain this

● This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:32 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\E15OC7.000 E15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27184 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 urban oasis so that it can continue to be en- Weinbergers have created a bibliophile’s COMMEMORATING 100TH ANNIVER- joyed by families, local citizens, and visitors. heaven. If something isn’t available from their SARY OF THE ORANGE GROVE These regularly scheduled weekend clean ups selection, they can help a customer find it MONTHLY MEETING OF RELI- help build a strong sense of community and quickly and efficiently. GIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS IN civic duty, essential to the American spirit. Madam Speaker, it is appropriate at this PASADENA, CA Beyond preservation, For the Love of the time that we congratulate Andy and Lilla Wein- Lake has also sought out innovative opportuni- berger on the occasion of Readers’ Books ties to enhance and renovate White Rock being named the 2007 Business of the Year. HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF Lake Park. They have built partnerships with They are truly pillars of their community, and OF CALIFORNIA the Dallas Parks and Recreation Department we have all greatly benefited from the wonder- to implement new programs such as the White ful store they started 16 years ago. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rock ’n’ Roll Run and, have created ‘‘Litter- Monday, October 15, 2007 free Louie,’’ a mascot to help educate others f on the importance of keeping our lake clean. Mr. SCHIFF. Madam Speaker, I rise today I am proud to be associated with this valuable HONORING VIOLET HEINTZ to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the organization and am grateful for all that they Orange Grove Monthly Meeting of Religious do for White Rock Lake Park and the city of Society of Friends in Pasadena, CA. Dallas. HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH Madam Speaker, I ask my esteemed col- OF CALIFORNIA The Orange Grove Monthly Meeting of leagues to join me in recognizing their passion IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friends was founded in 1907 by a group of 20 and hard work. Eastern Quakers who had moved to Pasa- Monday, October 15, 2007 f dena. Quakers have played leading roles in Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise working for peace and an end to war, pro- HONORING READERS’ BOOKS, OF moting racial and gender equality, and sup- SONOMA today to congratulate Violet Heintz upon being named one of ‘‘The 2007 Women of Distinc- porting environmental and other social justice tion’’ by The Fresno County and City Repub- causes. After World War I, the Meeting mem- HON. MIKE THOMPSON lican Women Federated. bers supported the American Friends Service OF CALIFORNIA Mrs. Heintz served on the Fresno County Committee, AFSC, which engaged in post-war IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Board of Education for 32 years. She has relief efforts in Western Europe and Russia, Monday, October 15, 2007 demonstrated her lifelong commitment to com- and also helped establish AFSC’s Pacific Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam munity service through numerous education Coast branch. Speaker, I rise today to honor Readers’ projects and community activities benefiting During World War II, the Meeting house Books, which has been named the 2007 the children of Fresno County. Her dedication served as a hostel for Japanese-Americans to education advancements led Mrs. Heintz to Sonoma Valley Business of the Year. This being sent to internment camps, and aid was serve on the original governing board and li- store has become an institution for Sonoma sent to those already interned. The Meeting censee for the local television channel KVPT and the surrounding communities as a source members provided hospitality and financial not simply of literature, but intellectual fulfill- Channel 18. KVPT is better known as Valley Public Television and is one of only 14 chan- support to area conscientious objectors and ment in many different forms. their families, and after the end of the war, Sixteen years ago, Andy and Lilla Wein- nels in California that is part of the Public Broadcasting System. The mission of the sta- hosted families displaced by the war and its berger dropped by my office to run an idea aftermath. past me: they wanted to move into the Bay tion is to ‘‘deliver information through broad- Area, and were hoping to open a bookstore cast programming and related services to en- Meeting members have frequently led the that would do more than sell books. They hance and promote life long learning.’’ This is way in civil rights and social justice move- imagined a location for the community to gath- also the mission of Mrs. Heintz. She has ments. Meeting members took part in efforts er to enjoy books and hear authors, but also served on the Fresno County Trustees Asso- to desegregate the Pasadena school system, to serve as a forum for local issues and cur- ciation’s Executive Board, the Central Valley participated in freedom rides in the South and rent events. Sonoma was suggested, and after Technology Center committee and the Fresno attended the Selma, AL, protests. County Educator of the Year committee. a visit they were off and running. The Orange Grove Monthly Meeting of Her involvement in and contributions to the Readers’ Books has been an incredible re- Friends founded educational institutions that source to the community over the last 16 community have been recognized through many awards, including; the Fresno County provide a nurturing educational environment years, and has played host to a wide variety for children. Pacific Ackworth Friends School of groups and events. The Weinbergers have Association of California School Administra- (1942) and Pacific Oaks School (1945) were supported programs for young and old, such tor’s Golden Apple Award, California and Na- established by Meeting parents. In 1961, Mara as sponsoring authors at the Vintage House tional PTA Honorary Service Award, Women Senior Center. They have worked to bring of the Year finalist, Fresno County Status of Moser, an Orange Grove Friends member, es- many of these authors into schools to read for Women, Phi Delta Kappa Community Edu- tablished Mothers’ Club to support families of students, and have helped serve as judges for cation Award, the William E. Nili Scholarship men in prison. Mothers’ Club later evolved into a students’ writing contest. Similarly, they pro- Service Award, and the Alison Berg Award. In a child development and family center serving vide a meeting space for many community recognition of her timeless service, on April low-income families. groups, and offer the store as a forum for po- 23, 1999, The Elkhorn Correctional Facility Members of the Orange Grove Monthly litical discussion, including an impartial expla- Boot Camp in Fresno County was dedicated in Meeting of Friends are active participants in nation of ballot measures around election her honor. The school is now called the Violet the community. Meeting members routinely time. Heintz Education Academy. The Academy is provide dinner for the homeless at Union Sta- designed to educate students that have been Readers’ Books exemplifies the importance tion in Pasadena, participate in many prison committed by the Juvenile Court to a long- of independent stores for the sense of com- visitation programs and allow the meeting term program for non-violent offenders. This munity in a town. Despite the rise of chain house to be used by local groups for activities dedication is a tribute to all of the great things stores and Internet shopping, Readers’ Books such as a tutoring program for elementary and small, independent stores like it continue that Mrs. Heintz has done for the Fresno school children. to offer an irreplaceable location not just for County Department of Education. shopping, but for communities to come to- Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend It is my pleasure to recognize the Orange gether. and congratulate Violet Heintz upon being Grove Friends Meeting of Pasadena on its Readers’ Books is indeed a wonderful book- awarded ‘‘The 2007 Women of Distinction’’. I 100th anniversary of active participation in the store. With a friendly staff happy to step for- invite my colleagues to join me in wishing Mrs. life of our community. I ask all members to ward with assistance or recommendations, the Heintz many years of continued success. join me in extending a hearty congratulations.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:32 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\E15OC7.000 E15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27185 HONORING NANCY GARDNER, OF HONORING DR. LUIS LEAL ON HIS Judge Kazanjian is a graduate of California SONOMA 100TH BIRTHDAY State University, Fresno where she received a bachelor of arts degree, summa cum laude. HON. MIKE THOMPSON HON. LOIS CAPPS She earned her juris doctor degree from OF CALIFORNIA McGeorge School of Law at the University of OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Pacific. After completing her education, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES she returned to Fresno, CA, where she was Monday, October 15, 2007 born and raised. She practiced as an attorney Monday, October 15, 2007 Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, today I rise for 19 years before being elected superior Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam to honor Professor Luis Leal on the occasion court judge in 2000. Currently, she is assigned Speaker, I rise today in honor of Nancy Gard- of his 100th birthday. Professor Leal is a dis- to the probate court. ner, who is leaving the North Bay Regional tinguished member of the Santa Barbara com- Aside from being a Superior Court Judge, Center after 15 years as that group’s execu- munity. He is a man who has devoted his life Judge Kazanjian has served the legal commu- tive director. She is moving on to serve as to scholarship and education, a man dedicated nity of Fresno County in many different capac- CEO of Guide Dogs for the Blind, but she to expressing and revealing the richness of ities, including: president of the Board of leaves behind an organization that she has Mexican, Latin American, and Chicano lit- Trustees of the Fresno County Law Library, developed into an incredible resource for peo- erature and culture. two terms as a member of the Board of Direc- ple with developmental disabilities, families, Luis Leal was born in 1907 and grew up in tors of the Fresno County Bar Association, and our community. Mexico City during the Mexican Revolution. President of the Fresno County Young Law- Ms. Gardner was born in Kansas, and grad- He came to the United States seeking a col- yers Association, Chair of the Family Law uated from the University of Nebraska in 1974 lege education and earned a bachelor’s de- Section of the Bar Association, member of the with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She gree at Northwestern University. After a hiatus Domestic Violence Roundtable, and Scoring received a master’s degree in special edu- to serve in World War II, Leal earned his doc- Judge at the Fresno County Mock Trial Com- cation and human development from the Uni- torate from the University of Chicago. petition. She has also spoken at numerous versity of Kansas in 1976 before moving to After a career teaching at the University of legal and community forums. Judge California and working for with NBRC from Mississippi, Emory University, and the Univer- Kazanjian’s community service record is as 1980–1982. During this time she also taught sity of Illinois, Leal ‘‘retired’’ to the Santa Bar- long as the list of legal services. Her commu- courses on developmental issues and adult bara area at the age of 69, only to be invited nity service includes: 5 years on the Fresno education at local community colleges. From to join the faculty at UC Santa Barbara as a County Planning Commission where she also 1983 to 1992, she helped coordinate several scholar and teacher, first in the Spanish and served as Chairwoman in 1995, member of different efforts to provide services at the Portuguese Department and then in the newly the City of Fresno Charter Review Committee, county and State level to adults and children established Center for Chicano Studies. one of the 1993 Top 10 Business/Professional in need of a helping hand. She also served Leal has enjoyed a distinguished career as Women of the Year, Member and Chairwoman the State Assembly as an analyst on legisla- one of the most highly regarded scholars of of the Little Hoover Commission City Clerk’s tion relating to social and developmental serv- Mexican and Latin American literature, and Office Task Force, and member of the City of ices, mental health and rehabilitation. was one of the first to draw attention to this Fresno Blue Ribbon Task Force on City Coun- In 1992, Ms. Gardner joined NBRC as exec- relatively new field of study. He is the author cil Ethics and Operations. Further, she is a utive director, taking responsibility for leader- of over 30 books and 300 articles. In 1988, he past president of the Fresno State Alumni As- ship and management of this $105 million or- received the Distinguished Scholar Award sociation, and a member of the Channel 18 ganization. NBRC serves a population of over from the National Association for Chicana and Business Advisory Committee and the Junior 6,000 people with developmental disabilities Chicano Studies in recognition of his lifetime League of Fresno. Lastly, she has served in around the North Bay region of Sonoma, achievement. In 1995, UCSB created the Luis the Fresno Public Education Fund’s ‘‘Principal Napa, and Solano counties. Based on a belief Leal Endowed Chair in Chicano Studies in for a Day’’ program. that people with developmental disabilities recognition of his accomplishments. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend should have access to the same opportunities Leal has also received renowned cultural and congratulate the Honorable Debra available to other citizens, NBRC offers a wide honors from the Mexican and American gov- Kazanjian upon being awarded with ‘‘The variety of services tailored to the individual. ernments. In 1992, Mexican President Salinas 2007 Women of Distinction’’. I invite my col- These services include diagnostic functions, awarded Leal the Mexican Order of the Aztec leagues to join me in wishing the Honorable individual planning, family support, advocacy Eagle, the highest award granted to foreign Debra Kazanjian many years of continued and transition services, as well as an excellent citizens. It was President Bill Clinton who pre- success. array of community education and program sented Leal with the National Humanities f development opportunities. The work Ms. Medal in 1997. As a man who has devoted his life to edu- HONORING THE WORK OF WILLIE Gardner has led at NBRC has been of im- cation and to advancing the study of Mexican, GALVAN mense value to thousands of individuals and Latin American, and Chicano literature, I today families throughout the North Bay to help them recognize Luis Leal as a distinguished scholar rise above disability. HON. LOIS CAPPS and professor, and as a man dedicated to OF CALIFORNIA Ms. Gardner has served on too many making our community and this Nation a rich- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES boards and commissions to enumerate them er, more vibrant place. all. Her work with non-profits and commissions Monday, October 15, 2007 f throughout California has made her a truly val- Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, today I rise ued member of our community and an ac- HONORING JUDGE DEBRA to pay tribute to Willie Galvan for his role as knowledged leader in her field. In addition to KAZANJIAN a dedicated advocate of Hispanic and Vet- her work on disabilities, she remains dedi- erans’ family rights. As National Hispanic Her- cated to her husband, five children, five grand- HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH itage month comes to a close, I am honored children, and two dogs. OF CALIFORNIA to recognize a truly invaluable member and Madam Speaker, it is appropriate at this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES voice of our Hispanic community. time that we thank Nancy Gardner for 15 For the last 25 years, Willie has been an ac- years of hard work guiding the North Bay Re- Monday, October 15, 2007 tive member of the American GI Forum of gional Center. Her determined leadership has Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise California, an organization that works with re- bettered the lives of thousands of individuals today to congratulate the Honorable Debra turning Hispanic veterans and citizens to find throughout the region. Her work is not done, Kazanjian upon being named one of ‘‘The avenues that can improve community condi- however, and she is moving on to fuse her 2007 Women of Distinction’’ by the Fresno tions. In addition to his long-term commitment love of dogs with her deep passion for aiding County and City Republican Women Fed- as a member, Willie also currently serves as people with disabilities. erated. the organization’s state commander.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:32 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\E15OC7.000 E15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27186 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 Originally from Victoria, TX, Willie Galvan’s Over the many years, trials and tribulations, and Instrumentation, which provides modeling, community organizing amongst Hispanic vet- successes and honors, Big Bethel AME simulation, training and testing to support the erans and families began in his hometown Church has withstood the test of time. Big soldier in the field. This work informs the Army after his honorable discharge from the U.S. Bethel AME Church has been well served leadership and tactical commanders in the de- Army. His work to address inequity continued throughout its history by dedicated leaders, velopment of warfighting analysis and alter- when Willie and his family moved to California and active congregations. This tradition con- native solutions. in the early 1970s. In the central coast com- tinues today under Reverend Gregory V. Dr. Blake joined the Army as a private in munities, Willie has maintained his support for Eason, Sr., who I would like to recognize for 1968 and retired as a Colonel in 1995. He is veterans while also dedicating himself to the his leadership in the community. a Master Army Aviator and served as the needs of low-income families. Willie has In conclusion, it is my belief that we must all Army’s Senior Uniformed Army Scientist. After worked tirelessly on a range of initiatives, from dedicate ourselves to the idea of creating what retirement, Dr. Blake joined Texas A&M Uni- organizing youth development programs to Dr. Martin Luther King used to call the ‘‘Be- versity as the Program Manager for the Insti- starting a non-profit health care clinic, later to loved Community.’’ Big Bethel AME Church in tute for Creative Technologies, an internation- become Marian Community Clinic. Atlanta has been building such a community ally recognized research Center for Advanced As a man who has spent his life committed for 160 years and I am excited for this com- Modeling and Simulation. to alleviating the struggles within the Hispanic munity to grow and prosper for another 160 Dr. Blake received his B.S. degree in ac- community, Willie deserves this and many years and beyond. counting from University of Tampa, an M.S. more honors. Today I stand before you ex- f degree in systems engineering from the Naval pressing thanks and respect for Willie Galvan, Post Graduate School, and a Ph.D. degree in a man whose compassion and service to TRIBUTE TO DR. RODNEY ROBERT- computer science from Duke University. those community members most in need is an SON, MR. LARRY BURGER, AND Madam Speaker, I ask you and my col- example to all. DR. JAMES T. BLAKE leagues to join me in honoring these great pa- triots for their work—past and present—which f HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ serves to keep the U.S. military the only su- IN HONOR OF BIG BETHEL AFRI- OF TEXAS perpower on the planet. CAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f (AME) CHURCH Monday, October 15, 2007 HONORING STANISLAUS COUNTY BINATIONAL HEALTH WEEK COM- Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to HON. JOHN LEWIS MITTEE OF GEORGIA pay tribute to three patriots who labor in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nuanced field of missile technology for the United States: Dr. Rodney Robertson, Mr. HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH Monday, October 15, 2007 Larry Burger, and Dr. James T. Blake. OF CALIFORNIA Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, it Their work—individually and collectively—of- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is an honor that I am able to help celebrate fers insight into why the United States is a Monday, October 15, 2007 the 160th Anniversary of Big Bethel African world leader on the cutting edge technology Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise Methodist Episcopal, AME, Church in Atlanta. that will determine the future of our nation. today to commend the Stanislaus County Bi- For 160 years, Big Bethel AME Church has Dr. Rodney Robertson is the Director, U.S. national Health Week Committee upon their been a leader in the Atlanta area and a cor- Space and Missile Defense Technology Cen- diligent work and commitment to bring Bina- nerstone of the community. Big Bethel AME ter where he directs the development of space tional Health Week to their community. Church stands as one of the oldest and most and directed energy programs for support of Binational Health Week, BHW, began in successful churches in Atlanta, and continues Army forces worldwide. 2001 with seven California cities, 98 activities, its strong community work today. Big Bethel’s Under his leadership, several notable pro- and 115 agencies involved. There were an es- anniversary, on October 21, 2007, is truly a grams were developed that will keep our Na- timated 18,720 people that were reached. This day for celebration. tion free and safe: a solid state laser to de- service has grown tremendously over the last Big Bethel AME Church has a rich and re- stroy artillery and rocket fire aimed at U.S. 6 years. In 2006 those numbers grew to in- markable history. After the Civil War ended combat forces; a high altitude sensor to pro- clude: 31 states, 42 California cities, 1,014 ac- slavery, Bethel Church joined the African vide persistent surveillance and communica- tivities, with about 3,000 agencies involved Methodist Episcopal connection in 1865. The tions over large combat operations; general and an estimated 300,000 people reached. AME Church was founded by Richard Allen, a space-based information (including satellite This year the event will take place throughout former slave who had purchased his freedom communications, imagery distribution, and 31 states in the United States and three prov- and started the AME Church partly in re- tracking of friendly and enemy forces). inces in Canada. BHW has extended its out- sponse to discrimination. Out of the AME Mr. Larry Burger is the Director of the reach to include participation from 46 Mexican, church emerged schools, social welfare pro- Space and Missile Defense Future Warfare 11 Guatemalan and 15 Salvadoran con- grams, character building campaigns and na- Center where he leads efforts to bring space sulates. tional leaders. Big Bethel AME Church was at and missile defense capabilities and concepts With the efforts of all participating parties, the cutting edge of these programs and to the men and women who fight in theatre. BHW has become one of the largest mobiliza- served as a platform for opportunity in the His technical direction has brought the tion efforts in the Americas to improve the South, especially for African Americans. For warfighter experimentation element at U.S. health and well-being of an underserved popu- example, in 1879, the Gate City Colored Army Strategic Command (ARSTRAT) in Col- lation, including immigrants and migrants of School, the first public school for African orado Springs together with the simulation and Mexican and Central American descent. It en- Americans in the city, was founded in the analysis capabilities of SMDC in Huntsville, AL compasses an annual week long series of basement of Big Bethel. Big Bethel AME to develop advanced warfighting techniques health promotion and health education activi- Church also played a key role in the early de- and procedures for the U.S. Army. ties that include workshops on health care and velopment and growth of Morris Brown Col- To accomplish this mission, Mr. Burger or- health insurance referrals, health education lege, with the college’s first classes being held ganized the Future Warfare Center into sev- and health promotion by encouraging healthy at the church. Throughout its history the pews eral novel divisions to bring new concepts and behaviors and routine health care. They also of Big Bethel AME Church have held such technologies to our warfighters. The Frontiers provide information about local social services eminent dignitaries as: Booker T. Washington Division, which Mr. Burger also directs, looks and clinics. The success of BHW is due to the (early 1900s), President William H. Taft carefully at the needs of the Army Future thousands of organizations and volunteers (1911), Mary McLeod Bethune (1937), former Force more than 15 years out. This division dedicated to a common cause. Georgia governor and former President Jimmy works with the U.S. Strategic Command and Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend Carter (1970), Nelson Mandela (1990), and, participates in wargames at that level. and congratulate the Stanislaus County Bina- as a successful presidential candidate, William Dr. James T. Blake is the U.S. Army Pro- tional Health Week Committee on their suc- J. Clinton (1992). gram Executive Officer for Simulation, Training cess in bringing the Binational Health Week to

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:32 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\E15OC7.000 E15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27187 their county. I invite my colleagues to join me eral government would be responsible for ality, and sexual activity should be our number in wishing the committee many years of con- issuing gambling licenses. one priority, because knowledge is the first tinued success. A federal license would supersede any state step in successful prevention. The fact that enforcement action, because 5387 in H.R. 2046 these are topics that have been deemed un- f would grant an affirmative defense against any prosecution or enforcement action under mentionable for generations is one of the rea- CONTINUED PROHIBITION OF sons the epidemic of HIV/AIDS affects Latinos INTERNET GAMBLING any Federal or State law to any person who possesses a valid license and complies with disproportionately; this is something that we the requirements of H.R. 2046. This divest- must strive to change. HON. TOM FEENEY ment of state gambling enforcement power is We must utilize our strengths to defeat this OF FLORIDA sweeping and unprecedented. epidemic in our communities; we cannot allow IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The bill would legalize Internet gambling silence and lack of information on this virus to in each State, unless the Governor clearly Monday, October 15, 2007 be the cause of such tragic illness and death specifies existing state restrictions barring any longer. Mr. FEENEY. Madam Speaker, last year, I Internet gambling in whole or in part. On Access to care is also a major issue for cosponsored legislation with Congressman that basis, a State may ‘‘opt out’’ of legal- many Latinos. This week the House will be ization for all Internet gambling or certain BOB GOODLATTE to help stop the widespread voting to override the President’s veto of the types of gambling. However, the opt-out for growth of gambling over the internet. Though types of gambling does not clearly preserve Children’s Health Insurance Program, legisla- Federal law already prohibits gambling over the right of States to place conditions on tion which will provide 10 million low-income telephone wires, the passage of this legislation legal types of gambling. Thus, for example, if children with health insurance. This access to was necessary to maintain the original intent the State permits poker in licensed card health care will allow these children to begin of the law while also bringing it up to speed rooms, but only between 10 a.m. and mid- and continue to live healthy lives. with the explosion of current and future tech- night, and the amount wagered cannot ex- For a person with HIV/AIDS, access health nology. However, this update of the law made ceed $100 per day and the participants must care is imperative. Many cannot obtain private clear that it would only affect interstate com- be 21 or older, the federal law might never- insurance, are uninsured, or do not know how theless allow 18–year-olds in that State to merce, respecting the rights of States by leav- to apply for public insurance. This lack of in- wager much larger amounts on poker around surance leads to less access to care, which ing to them the decision whether and how to the clock. regulate gambling within their own borders. Furthermore, the opt-outs may prove illu- further stymies the possibilities of successfully New legislation before the Financial Services sory. They will likely be challenged before living with HIV/AIDS. I believe that access to Committee attempts to undo all of this pre- the World Trade Organization. The World appropriate and affordable health care is a vious work, instead granting the Federal Gov- Trade Organization has already shown itself basic human right, and while the passage of ernment the expansive and exclusive right to to be hostile to U.S. restrictions on Internet the Children’s Health Insurance Program, regulate all online gambling. This new legisla- gambling. If it strikes down state opt-outs as SCHIP, will be a good first step, it is by no unduly restrictive of trade, the way will be means the only step we need to take. tion would represent the first time in history open to the greatest expansion of legalized that the Federal Government would be given This has been a long, frustrating battle, and gambling in American history and near total it is far from over. Today I join in solidarity power to issue gambling licenses, and it preemption of State laws restricting Inter- with those who have suffered or watched a marks a significant shift away from allowing net gambling. loved one suffer from HIV/AIDS. As I recommit States to determine for themselves what type H.R. 2046 effectively nationalizes America’s myself to the fight against this virus I ask you of policy is best. Proponents of this legislation gambling laws on the Internet, ‘‘harmo- to please join me. state that the bill offers States the right to ‘‘opt nizing’’ the law for the benefit of foreign out’’ of this regulation, but the truth is that the gambling operations that were defying our f laws for years, at least until UIGEA was en- States already have the right to determine acted. We therefore oppose this proposal, and TRIBUTE TO JUNIUS W. WILLIAMS, their own policy towards gambling without any any other proposal that hinders the right of ESQ. broader Federal regulation that threatens to States to prohibit or regulate gambling by undermine their control over licensing stand- their residents. HON. DONALD M. PAYNE ards and enforcement actions. Sincerely, OF NEW JERSEY SEPTEMBER 28, 2007. DOUGLAS GANSLER, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DEAR CHAIRMAN FRANK AND RANKING MEM- Attorney General of Monday, October 15, 2007 BER BACHUS: We, the Attorneys General of Maryland. our respective States, have grave concerns BILL MCCOLLUM, Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, I ask my col- about H.R. 2046, the ‘‘Internet Gambling Reg- Attorney General of leagues here in the House of Representatives ulation and Enforcement Act of 2007.’’ We be- Florida. to join me as I rise to recognize and honor a lieve that the bill would undermine States’ f good friend of my Congressional District and traditional powers to make and enforce their dedicated public servant, Junius Williams, own gambling laws. CELEBRATING NATIONAL LATINO On March 21, 2006, 49 NAAG members wrote AIDS AWARENESS DAY AND 25TH Esq., a multi-faceted contributor to the com- to the leadership of Congress: We encourage ANNIVERSARY OF HIV/AIDS munity. Mr. Williams is being honored for his the United States Congress to help combat many years as a torch bearer in a variety of the skirting of state gambling regulations by ´ disciplines. Fortunately, for all of us in the enacting legislation which would address HON. RAUL M. GRIJALVA Greater Newark Community, Mr. Williams has Internet gambling, while at the same time OF ARIZONA complete mastery of all these disciplines, ensuring that the authority to set overall IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which include academia, activism, Christianity, gambling regulations and policy remains Monday, October 15, 2007 legal proficiency and mentorship. where it has traditionally been most effec- In his role as an advocate for urban revital- tive: at the state level. Mr. GRIJALVA. Madam Speaker, today we ization, Junius Williams served as the Director Congress responded by enacting the Unlaw- celebrate National Latino AIDS Awareness ful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of of Community Development and was at the 2006 (UIGEA), which has effectively driven Day, and the 25th anniversary of HIV/AIDS. helm of one of Newark’s most significant many illicit gambling operators from the Let us mark this day with a renewed spirit and projects, the Model Cities Program in the early American marketplace. effort to battle against this deadly virus. 1970s. He also led the University Heights But now, less than a year later, H.R. 2046 HIV/AIDS disproportionately affects Latinos Neighborhood Urban Renewal Development proposes to do the opposite, by replacing in this country, for while Latinos only represent Corporation. As a planner and developer, he state regulations with a federal licensing 14 percent of the population of this country, 19 had responsibility for the construction of over program that would permit Internet gam- percent of those with HIV/AIDS are Latinos. bling companies to do business with U.S. 1,200 housing units and accompanying amen- customers. The Department of the Treasury 100,000 Latinos have died from this disease. ities in Newark. would alone decide who would receive federal We cannot continue to allow HIV/AIDS to rav- In 1978, Mr. Williams was elected as the licenses and whether the licensees were com- age our communities. youngest president of the National Bar Asso- plying with their terms. This would rep- Educating and reaching out to our children, ciation. During his tenure as president, he pre- resent the first time in history that the fed- family, and friends to address drug use, sexu- sented a critique to the United Nations of the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:32 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\E15OC7.000 E15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27188 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 proposed constitution for the African nation of and clinics. The success of BHW is due to the recently approved the designation of the Wil- Zimbabwe. As an attorney, Mr. Williams was thousands of organizations and volunteers liam Nathey Bridge, which is to be celebrated successful in representing Rev. Jesse Jackson dedicated to a common cause. with a dedication ceremony on November 12, in the historic court decision to bring single- Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend 2007. Appropriately, the William Nathey Bridge lever voting to New Jersey, making it possible and congratulate the Binational Health Week crosses Boggy Bayou, which was the southern to cast one vote for the Presidential candidate Committee for the counties of Fresno, Merced, border to William John’s original homestead. and all of his delegates. He received his law Tulare and Kern on their success in bringing I would like to offer my sincere gratitude to degree from Yale University. the Binational Health Week to their counties. I a man and a family who have served as an in- Mr. Williams has held other significant roles invite my colleagues to join me in wishing the spiration to us all. Such a unique family history over the years including serving on the board committee many years of continued success. stretching back so many years is something to of trustees for Essex County College, chair- f truly be admired and honored. man of the Board of Education Law Center, Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United chairing the board of trustees at Greater Abys- PERSONAL EXPLANATION States Congress, I am proud to honor the life sinian Baptist Church and serving as an offi- and legacy of William Nathey, and as we cele- cial observer of the first South African National HON. LEE TERRY brate the 150th anniversary of the construction Elections in 1994. He is an accomplished mu- OF NEBRASKA of the Nathey Gristmill, our community reflects sician, producer and performer. He currently IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES upon how this family has helped to create a serves as the director of the Abbott Leader- Monday, October 15, 2007 home for so many. May God continue to bless them. ship Institute, where he teaches parent advo- Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, on October 2, cacy skills to parents and professional edu- I inadvertently voted ‘‘no’’ on rollcall 931, Ex- f cators at Rutgers University in Newark. pressing the sense of Congress regarding the REGARDING H.J. RES. 52 Madam Speaker, I am sure my colleagues immediate and unconditional release of Daw agree that Junius Williams deserved to be Aung San Suu Kyi. I intended to enter an feted at a celebration in his honor on Friday, HON. BETTY McCOLLUM ‘‘aye’’ vote on this rollcall. October 12, 2007, for his many years of dedi- OF MINNESOTA cated service to the community. I am proud to f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have him working in the 10th Congressional HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY Monday, October 15, 2007 District and wish him continued success in his OF WILLIAM JOHN NATHEY Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Madam future endeavors. Speaker. I rise to oppose the escalating rhet- f HON. JEFF MILLER oric in Washington that is dividing our Nation, diverting attention and resources from the HONORING BINATIONAL HEALTH OF FLORIDA needs of Americans, and extending President WEEK COMMITTEE: COUNTIES OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bush’s failed policy in Iraq. I join the majority FRESNO, MERCED, TULARE AND Monday, October 15, 2007 of Americans in seeking an end to the Iraq KERN Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, on war and allowing U.S. troops to return home behalf of the United States Congress, it is an safe and soon. HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH honor for me to rise today in recognition of Americans are united in support of our OF CALIFORNIA William John Nathey for his contributions to troops. Americans are beginning to unite be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the settlement of Niceville, a City in my district hind ending the war. Ratcheting up rhetoric Monday, October 15, 2007 in Northwest Florida. only divides Americans and distracts from the William Nathey, born in England in 1820, stark reality facing our Nation—our Nation is Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise traveled to the United States on a timber ship. bogged down in President Bush’s Iraq war. today to commend the Binational Health Week After settling in the community of Boggy, he My vote to recommit and amend H.J. Res. Committee for the Counties of Fresno, built a large gristmill in 1857. He traveled as 52 was a vote to return to substantive debate Merced, Tulare, and Kern upon their diligent far as Mobile, AL, to retrieve gristmill stones, of policy and priorities. This was a vote work and commitment to bring Binational which he brought back by oxen. The stones against the rising level of incivility in American Health Week to their community. from the Nathey Gristmill have been preserved political discourse. This was a vote to repu- Binational Health Week, BHW, began in and are now located at the Heritage Museum diate the MoveOn.org advertisement ques- 2001 with seven California cities, 98 activities, of Northwest Florida. tioning General David H. Petraeus’ loyalty to and 115 agencies involved. There were an es- The Nathey legacy extends much further our Nation. timated 18,720 people that were reached. This than the gristmill stones. When he settled in While members of MoveOn.org have been service has grown tremendously over the last Northwest Florida, he met and married a allies with Democrats and the majority of six years. In 2006 those numbers grew to in- woman from North Carolina. Their first child, Americans who are seeking an end to the Iraq clude: 31 states, 42 California cities, 1,014 ac- William John, born in 1846, carried on the war, the decision by the group’s National lead- tivities, with about 3,000 agencies involved Nathey family legacy and went on to be a key ers to attack General Petraeus only contrib- and an estimated 300,000 people reached. figure in the establishment of the City of uted to the vitriol in Washington and provided This year the event will take place throughout Niceville. a rally point for those who wish to extend the 31 states in the United States and three prov- William John followed in his father’s foot- failed Iraq policies of President Bush and Con- inces in Canada. BHW has extended its out- steps and set up his homestead in Northwest gressional Republicans. reach to include participation from 46 Mexican, Florida. While his father had worked the land Just as the Swift Boating of Senators JOHN 11 Guatemalan and 15 Salvadoran con- to support his family, William John sold car- KERRY and Max Cleland poisoned the political sulates. pentry shingles and often traveled to neigh- process and disenfranchised the public by With the efforts of all participating parties, boring cities to support his family. questioning the patriotism and character of BHW has become one of the largest mobiliza- Strong family values and a solid Christian honorable men, the attempt to discredit Gen- tion efforts in the Americas to improve the foundation also carried on from generation to eral Petraeus is equally damaging. General health and well-being of an underserved popu- generation in the Nathey family. William John Petraeus is an honorable person who de- lation, including immigrants and migrants of and his wife, Mary Jane, were 2 of the found- serves respect, even as the public deserves to Mexican and Central American descent. It en- ing members of the First United Methodist hold him accountable for the policies he imple- compasses an annual week long series of Church in Niceville. The Nathey family tree ments. health promotion and health education activi- continued to grow with their children and Irresponsible and heated rhetoric has re- ties that include workshops on health care and grandchildren and carries on today. Many of sulted in the current impasse on Federal fund- health insurance referrals, health education William Nathey’s descendents still reside in ing for Government operations. To prevent and health promotion by encouraging healthy Northwest Florida. funding shortfalls that would force a Govern- behaviors and routine health care. They also To commemorate the 150th anniversary of ment shutdown, Congress was forced to pass provide information about local social services the Nathey Gristmill, Governor Charlie Crist H.J. Res. 52 as a stopgap bill.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:32 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\E15OC7.000 E15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27189 With bipartisan support, the House of Rep- service in promoting the arts. In addition to children so they can see, study, and learn to resentatives has passed all 12 of the appro- serving on the board of trustees of the the best of their ability. I hope the Senate will priations bills necessary to fund Government Everhart Museum in Scranton, Mrs. Doherty pass this critical legislation so we ensure that operations in Fiscal Year 2008 under pay-as- served as Scranton coordinator for ‘‘Miles of our children are receiving the best eye care you-go balanced budget discipline. However, Mules,’’ an initiative of the Delaware and Le- possible. President Bush’s combative posturing and high National Heritage Corridor that combined Madam Speaker, I urge everyone to support veto threats have so thoroughly blocked history and art, linking communities in eastern this legislation and I look forward to working progress that the Senate has only approved a Pennsylvania. with my colleagues as we strive to increase third of those bills. Her long-standing enthusiasm for the arts is awareness in preventive vision care for chil- During the short 9 months that Democrats evidenced by the success of her numerous dren. have led the House of Representatives, we arts related community efforts. In 2001, Mrs. have taken America in a new direction by de- Doherty committed herself to ‘‘Art and Jazz on f veloping a fiscally responsible record accom- the Ave,’’ a project that showcased the en- plishment. We are putting the needs of the ergy, diversity and skills of the region’s many HONORING YUM! BRANDS AND THE American people first and making long-de- artists. Using empty retail stores on a histori- WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME layed investments in our future with no new cally preserved block of downtown Scranton deficit spending. We are investing in health as gallery space, the event offered juried com- care for America’s children and veterans, petition that included over 100 local artists. HON. RON LEWIS strengthening homeland security to better pro- Accompanied by a street festival featuring OF KENTUCKY tect the American people and creating Amer- local jazz musicians and culinary stylists, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ican jobs by building safer roads and bridges. event attracted the attention of thousands of President Bush has responded with vetoes, people. Monday, October 15, 2007 tough talk of veto threats, including a threat- Mrs. Doherty has also served as co-chair of ened veto on the bipartisan reauthorization of ‘‘Arts in Bloom,’’ a fund raising event that ben- Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I the Children’s Health Insurance Program H.R. efits the Everhart Museum. Mrs. Doherty is rise today to acknowledge the partnership of 976, which passed the House with 45 Repub- currently the owner of Heart to Art, a full serv- YUM! Brands and the World Food Programme licans joining the vast majority of Democrats. ice design and marketing company dedicated (WFP) for their efforts during World Hunger A veto of this legislation by the President to building better communities through collabo- Relief Week. would deny 10 million low-income children the rative art experiences. Mrs. Doherty and her A 2006 report by the Food and Agriculture health care they need and deserve. husband are the parents of six children. Organization estimated that 854 million people While President Bush claims that a $35 bil- Madam Speaker, please join me in con- worldwide suffer from hunger. This is more lion increase for children’s health care is too gratulating Mrs. Doherty on this auspicious oc- people than the populations of the United much, he is seeking $190 billion in additional casion. Her selfless devotion to the arts has States, Canada and the entire European funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan— been an enriching experience for so many and Union combined. Hunger is the number one the largest single-year amount so far. The has had a lasting positive impact on improving risk to health worldwide. It weakens the im- President continues to pursue an open-ended the quality of life for all who live and work in mune system, making people, especially chil- and dangerous commitment of American Northeastern Pennsylvania. dren, vulnerable to life-threatening diseases. A troops in Iraq and an open wallet from the f report by the American Journal of Clinical Nu- American people to pay for it. trition found that over 5 million children die be- It is time for Americans to stand together— PERSONAL EXPLANATION fore the age of 5 from malnutrition. Republicans and Democrats—to end the Iraq YUM! Brands, which is headquartered in war. HON. JIM COOPER Louisville, Kentucky has been fighting hunger f OF TENNESSEE in the United States for over 10 years. During IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this period, they have donated over 97 million CONGRATULATING MRS. DONNA pounds of food to combat hunger in the United DOHERTY, RECIPIENT OF THE Monday, October 15, 2007 States. 2007 ‘‘SAM AND JANE CALI STAR Mr. COOPER. Madam Speaker, I inadvert- AWARD’’ PRESENTED BY THE When YUM! Brands wanted to expand their ently missed last Wednesday’s vote on final efforts worldwide, they searched for a well es- BROADWAY THEATRE LEAGUE passage of H.R. 2895. Had I been present for OF NEPA tablished organization that shared their same the vote, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on the Na- long-term global mission of eliminating hunger. tional Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of After an extensive search YUM! Brands HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI 2007. teamed with the World Food Programme OF PENNSYLVANIA f (WFP). The WFP has been providing food aid IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VISION CARE FOR KIDS ACT 2007 to the world for over 41 years. Given the back- Monday, October 15, 2007 ground of both these organizations I know they will make a significant difference toward Mr. KANJORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise HON. CONNIE MACK eradicating this epidemic. today to ask you and my esteemed colleagues OF FLORIDA The partnership has already launched an in the House of Representatives to pay tribute IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to Mrs. Donna Doherty, this year’s recipient of important initiative to bring awareness to and the Sam and Jane Cali Star Award presented Monday, October 15, 2007 stop world hunger. During World Hunger Re- by the Broadway Theatre League of NEPA in Mr. MACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to lief Week, October 14th–20th, YUM! Brands Scranton, Pennsylvania. express my continued support for children’s vi- will be activating a global campaign of TV ad- Each year the award is presented to a dis- sion awareness and the Vision Care for Kids vertisements, print ads and public service an- tinguished community leader who has dem- Act of 2007 (H.R. 507). Unfortunately, millions nouncements. YUM! Brands employees will onstrated exemplary dedication and service to of children in the United States suffer from vi- mobilize in their communities to bring aware- the arts in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Named sion problems, many of which go undetected ness to this cause. The company will simulta- for the current president of the Broadway The- and negatively affect a child’s life. neously promote the partnership and raise mil- atre League of NEPA, Sam Cali and his late I know all too well how important it is to lions in funds for the WFP to use in feeding wife, Jane Nicolais Cali, the award is spon- have a regular eye exam. When I was young, the hungry around the world. sored by the Fidelity Deposit Discount Bank my own eyesight problems caused me to I salute YUM! Brands and their partnership and will be presented this year at the BTL’s struggle in school until those problems were with WFP to end world hunger. I encourage season opening gala on November 3. properly diagnosed and corrected. my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- Married to Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty, This legislation will help improve access to resentatives to join me in supporting this part- Donna Doherty has a long history of dedicated eyesight testing and follow-up treatment for nership during World Hunger Relief Week.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:32 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\E15OC7.000 E15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27190 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 HONORING DR. HOWARD secutive year that the U.S. has acknowledged TRIBUTE TO MARY LEE SLATER, KNOBLOCH October 15th as National Latino AIDS Aware- A LIFE OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS, ness Day. This day presents us with the im- CARING AND PROMISE HON. DALE E. KILDEE portant opportunity to remember that Latinos, OF MICHIGAN who represent only 14 percent of the popu- HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lation, account for nearly 19 percent of all OF FLORIDA AIDS cases. Today there are approximately IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, October 15, 2007 200,000 Latinos living with AIDS in the U.S. Monday, October 15, 2007 Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I rise today Latinos make up the fastest growing minor- Mr. MEEK of Florida. Madam Speaker, it is to pay tribute to Dr. Howard Knobloch of Bay ity population in the United States. Therefore, with great sadness that I rise today to pay trib- City, Michigan. The Bay Medical Foundation it is increasingly important that we work to ute to the late Mary Lee Slater, a mother of will honor Dr. Knobloch for over 60 years of achieve equality in treatment and ensure that four, and grandmother to an only grandson. work as a pediatrician in the Bay City commu- Latinos who suffer from HIV and AIDS do not She died on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 and nity at a dinner to be held on October 24th. face barriers to care. National Latino AIDS will be buried this Friday October 19, 2007 at Dr. Knobloch graduated from Maryland Uni- Awareness Day serves both as a day of re- Bethany Seventh Day Adventist Church in versity Medical School in 1936. After com- membrance for those who are living with or Miami, Florida where she was a member for pleting his internship and pediatric residency, have lost their lives to AIDS as well as a day many years. Dr. Knobloch joined the practice of Dr. Fernald to promote awareness of this disease among Born on March 1, 1935 to the late Murdic Foster in 1940. From 1942 to 1946 he served the Latino population. as an Army captain. Once his military service and Illinois Jordan in Soperton, Georgia, she was the oldest of four siblings: James, Elvin, was completed, Dr. Knobloch returned to Bay f City and resumed his illustrious career as a Floyd and Randolph. She moved to Miami, pediatrician. TRIBUTE TO LAWRENCE TECHNO- Florida with her family where she attended His motto is, ‘‘If this were my child, what LOGICAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS public schools, graduating from Booker T. would I do for him?’’ and Dr. Knobloch has Washington High School in 1953. She at- lived this philosophy daily. In the beginning, he tended Hampton University in Hampton, Vir- charged $2 for an office visit and $3 for a HON. SANDER M. LEVIN ginia. home visit. He was still making home visits at Mary worked in the insurance industry for the age of 77. He never turned away a patient OF MICHIGAN more than 30 years as an agent for such com- and held office hours 6 days a week. He also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES panies as Atlanta Life and American General. served on the staff of Bay Regional Medical Because of her outstanding professionalism, Center for 60 years, holding various positions Monday, October 15, 2007 work ethic and dedication to her career, she during that time. He was Chief of the Medical received numerous honors and awards includ- Staff for two terms, Medical Staff Secretary/ Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ing National Sales Achievement Award and Treasurer for two terms, Vice-President for recognize the accomplishments of a talented Outstanding Sales Achievement Recognition. eight terms and Chairman of the Department group of students from Lawrence Techno- Effectively balancing work and family, Mary of Pediatrics for 35 years. logical University in Southeastern Michigan for was the dedicated mother of four loving chil- His peers have recognized Dr. Knobloch on being selected to compete in the U.S. Depart- dren, Michael, Ronald, Surette and Illka. She numerous occasions. The Michigan Academy ment of Energy’s 2007 Solar Decathlon. Law- was also the proud grandmother of one grand- of Pediatrics has awarded him the Franklin D. rence Tech’s AloeTerra team is one of just son, David ‘‘Boom Boom’’ Jonathan whom she Roosevelt Service Award, the Harry S. Tru- twenty teams from across the United States, loved and adored. man Service Award, and in 1996 named him Europe and Canada chosen to participate in Always demonstrating love for her commu- Doctor of the Year. The American Academy of this event. nity, Mary was President of the High Ridge Pediatrics presented him with the Pediatric The Solar Decathlon is an international Neighborhood Improvement Association. With Review and Education Program Award. In competition organized by the Department of a reputation for helping others, solving prob- 1990 the Michigan State Medical Society rec- Energy that brings together young people from lems and improving her community, she was ognized him as the oldest practicing physician many countries to design, build and operate a source of inspiration and wisdom. One of in their membership and in 2002 Bay Regional an energy-efficient, completely solar-powered Mary’s favorite programs was the Associa- Medical Center presented the first Excellence house. More than that, the Solar Decathlon is tion’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner, which pro- in Teaching Award. This award was created in a chance to engage the public on how small vided an opportunity for residents, families and honor of Dr. Knobloch for his dedication, com- changes in building and design practices can friends to gather in fellowship to give thanks to mitment and compassion for the health care of have a big impact. With rising energy prices God for His many blessings. Mary received the community. Recently at the age of 96, Dr. and increased public concern over global numerous awards and honors for her dedica- Knobloch published an autobiographical book warming, Americans want to know what they tion and commitment to the community, includ- entitled, ‘‘An American Pediatrician’s Odys- can do in their own lives to use energy more ing Making a Difference Award from Team sey.’’ efficiently and cleanly. Indeed, the name of the Metro and Inner City Education Foundation Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Rep- Lawrence Tech team says it all: AloeTerra Parent Club. She also served on the Model resentatives to join me in applauding the life means ‘‘healing the land.’’ City/Brownsville Charrette Steering Com- and career of Dr. Howard Knobloch. He is an mittee. At the same time, there is a large and grow- A committed servant of God, whatever inspiration to all health care providers, and ing world market for renewable energy and ef- anyone desiring to improve and deliver quality church Mary was a member of, she stood out ficiency technologies. This market is worth as a beacon of light, who demonstrated the healthcare to our children. hundreds of billions of dollars over the next f love of God to whomever she met. An active decade. Clean energy creates good jobs, and member in her church, Mary served on sev- NATIONAL LATINO AIDS that is something that all of us should encour- eral ministries. She was a Deaconess, Sab- AWARENESS DAY age. bath School Teacher and dedicated servant. I am proud that Lawrence Technological Her walk with God was evident. At Bethany HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ University is in the 12th Congressional District Seventh Day Adventist Church, she was hon- OF TEXAS and I am proud to represent these bright ored by the Sabbath School Department for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES young people who have worked so hard to Outstanding and Dedicated Service. Mary show how sustainability, aesthetics, and com- loved her church family. Monday, October 15, 2007 fort can coexist. I urge all my colleagues to go Last Tuesday, Mary heard and answered Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Madam Speaker, today I down to the National Mall where the 20 Solar her Lord’s call to rest. She leaves to cherish would like to recognize National Latino AIDS Decathlon teams have assembled their homes and celebrate her life 4 loving children, Mi- Awareness Day. Today marks the fifth con- into a solar village. chael, Ronald, Surette Sands (Christopher),

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:32 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\E15OC7.000 E15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27191 and Illka; 1 grandson, David ‘‘Boom Boom’’ 1968, when be became the State Delegate of HONORING MS. JANE DECKER Jonathan; 3 brothers James Jordan (Loretta) the Oakland PBA. He later went on to serve of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Elvin Floyd on the State PBA Executive Board. In 1996, HON. ZOE LOFGREN Jordan (Sandra) of Oakland, California and he began a nearly 11-year tenure as President OF CALIFORNIA Randolph of Miami, Florida; and a host of rel- of the State PBA. Mike has dedicated his life IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES atives and friends. May God bless her soul to keeping the people of New Jersey safe, Monday, October 15, 2007 and grant her eternal rest. putting his life on the line and sacrificing so Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Madam f much on our behalf. The PBA is the largest union of law enforce- Speaker, I rise, not only for myself, but also MOTIVA ENTERPRISES ment officers in New Jersey, with more than on behalf of Congress Members ANNA ESHOO 350 Locals representing more than 30,000 and MIKE HONDA, to honor Ms. Jane Decker HON. TED POE municipal, county, state, and Federal officers. who is retiring after 35 years of dedicated and OF TEXAS These officers have benefited greatly from the honorable service in county government. The County of Santa Clara encompasses IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hard work and dedication that Mike has given the PBA these last forty years. what is popularly known as Silicon Valley. Monday, October 15, 2007 Tonight, the members of the PBA and com- While the rest of the nation may speak of Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, on January 10, munity leaders from all across New Jersey will ‘‘Googling’’ or ‘‘Podcasting’’ as tech tools, 1901, the world changed. It was on this cold be honoring Mike for his career of service. I those of us lucky enough to live there tend to day in Jefferson County, Texas, the Gladys join them in thanking Michael J. Madonna for regard the companies who invented those City Oil, Gas, and Manufacturing Company demonstrating such tremendous commitment terms as neighbors, employers and members discovered the largest oil reserve the world to the safety and well-being of New Jerseyans of the community. had ever seen. Since that day the modern pe- statewide. The Garden State is a better place Known internationally as the high tech cen- troleum age has been upon us and Jefferson because of the service of people like him. ter of the universe, Santa Clara County’s peo- County, Texas, has been a leader in the oil f ple are diverse. In addition to those who are and gas industry, fueling our Nation’s econ- highly successful, the County also encom- REMEMBERING NICHOLAS omy. With Motiva Enterprises recently an- passes individuals who face challenges from PALMIOTTO nounced expansion of their Port Arthur Refin- life. It is especially those persons upon whom ery, this tradition of leadership will continue County government focuses. Jane Decker, in into the future. HON. FRANK R. WOLF her long service to the County, helped make Motiva Enterprises will be expanding their OF VIRGINIA sure that as the County’s people celebrated 104-year-old Port Arthur Refinery, becoming IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES success, they did not forget those who suf- the largest refinery in the Nation. When con- Monday, October 15, 2007 fered, whether from poverty, health troubles or tragedies. Jane Decker, with her high degree struction is complete, it will produce 600,000 Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I bring to the of professionalism, ethics and knowledge barrels of crude oil per day. This project will attention of the House Mr. Nick Palmiotto, a helped craft the strategies that allowed the generate an economic boost to southeast dedicated soldier, a leader, a father, a hus- government of Santa Clara County to meet its Texas by bringing in 5,000 construction jobs band, a member of my Service Academy Advi- challenges successfully. and 300 permanent jobs. sory Board and my constituent from Sterling, While Congressman HONDA and I served on Motiva is more that just an oil company; it Virginia, who passed away at the age of 44 on the County Board of Supervisors, we had the is an active corporate citizen concerned about October 6 after a valiant fight against leu- pleasure of working closely with Ms. Decker. all aspects of the community where it resides. kemia. We appreciated her outstanding service then. By putting together a community Citizens Ac- It was an honor to have Nick serve as a In the roles we three Members of Congress tion Committee composed of representatives member of my Academy Board which assists play, each of us can attest to the high degree from across the community, Motiva has helped in the selection of nominees for military acad- of intelligence, caring and dedication Ms. address the community’s concerns about emies. As a 1984 graduate of the Naval Acad- Decker has exhibited in her professional life. health, jobs, environment, education, and chil- emy, Nick recognized the character and integ- Jane Decker joined the County of Santa dren. Through the work of this committee and rity that would enable young men and women Clara in 1979 as the Director of Intergovern- Motiva, the Motiva Youth Training Academy to become leaders and heroes, much like him- mental Relations. Because of her demon- was opened. This academy partners with local self. Nick was the embodiment of what it strable leadership qualities, she has been pro- businesses to provide juniors and seniors at meant to be a soldier and a true gentleman. local high schools with training to help them Nick Palmiotto was born on November 18, moted several times until her most recent post transition from high school into a professional 1962, in Mount Kisco, New York. After com- as Deputy County Executive. In addition to her professional commitments, career or to higher education. pleting high school at the top of his class, Nick Jane Decker is a committed and valued volun- Motiva is to be commended on its corporate attended the Naval Academy and graduated teer for several prominent organizations in the citizenship and giving back to communities not 11th in his class. He was accepted at the County of Santa Clara. only in southeast Texas but across the Nation. prestigious Nuclear Power School and was We collectively extend our thanks to Ms. And that’s just the way it is. commissioned as a nuclear power submariner. Decker for her years of excellent service and f Shortly thereafter, however, Nick was medi- wish her the best upon her retirement and this cally retired from the Navy after learning of a IN HONOR OF THE EXTRAOR- new phase in her life. She has served the blood disorder that would prevent him from people of Santa Clara County well. DINARY PUBLIC SERVICE OF MI- serving at sea. CHAEL J. MADONNA Upon leaving the Navy, Nick continued his f involvement with the military as a defense KINGWOOD CIVILIAN SERVES HON. SCOTT GARRETT contractor, developing many high-tech pro- ALONGSIDE THE TROOPS IN IRAQ OF NEW JERSEY grams which enhanced operations training and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES helped to save the lives of many soldiers on HON. TED POE the battlefield. During the final years of his ca- Monday, October 15, 2007 OF TEXAS reer he served in support of the Joint Chiefs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam of Staff. Speaker, I rise today to commend Michael J. Nick was an asset to the community and he Monday, October 15, 2007 Madonna for his extraordinary service to the will be greatly missed by all those who knew Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, Linda Shafer people of the State of New Jersey, and par- and loved him, including his 2 children, Mehrmann, of Kingwood, Texas, has recently ticularly to its law enforcement community. Kyleigh and Chad, and his wife, Janelle, of 19 returned from Iraq not as a member of our Last month, Mike retired as President of the years. We send our condolences to his family armed forces but as a civilian contractor. She New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent As- and friends and salute Nick Palmiotto for his has spent much of her previous working ca- sociation. He’s been active with the PBA since life of service to his country. reer in fine jewelry sales. Instead of being in

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:32 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\E15OC7.000 E15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27192 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 an air-conditioned building, surrounded by dia- abroad during a time of war. Her courage and mocracy in the history of the world. They monds and jewels, 2 years ago she decided to support of our troops is an inspiration to us all. thought we were weak—or unprepared to de- go to a land of sand and rocks in order to sup- And that’s just the way it is. fend our freedom. They were wrong. The ter- port our troops. f rorists soon discovered America is not com- In 2004, she was attending a job expo with prised of buildings; America is made up of her her brother who was trying to get a job as a IN HONOR OF JACK KURLANDER people. We are strong. We stand together truck driver in Iraq. While she was waiting for AND HIS LIFE OF SERVICE TO against those who seek to destroy us. SUSSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY him, a job recruiter struck up a conversation And so it is with great sorrow but immense with Mehrmann and described a unique com- pride that I recognize one of my own constitu- pany position that she might be interested in HON. SCOTT GARRETT ents who paid the ultimate price for our free- because of her outgoing personality. OF NEW JERSEY dom. Private First Class (PFC) Thomas R. After discussing the position further and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wilson, United States Army, was killed on Au- thinking about it for a week, she decided to Monday, October 15, 2007 gust 27, 2007, while proudly serving his coun- become a Morale Welfare and Recreation Co- try in Afghanistan as part of the 1st Battalion, ordinator in Iraq. Even though she was a civil- Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Bri- ian, she worked alongside our troops in Balad, Speaker, I rise today in honor of the late Jack gade Combat Team. Iraq working 12 hour days 7 days a week. Her Kurlander, who spent a lifetime turning Sussex PFC Wilson, who was only 21 years old at duties included operating a recreation center County, New Jersey into a destination for tour- the time of his death, grew up in Maurertown and a workout area for the troops. ists and recreation-seekers. His vision truly located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of She wanted to go to Iraq during Christmas transformed this picturesque region of the Virginia. He was a typical all-American boy. because she felt that this would be a difficult Garden State. He loved being outdoors enjoying nature. His time for the troops that were away from their Born in Rhode Island and raised in Nutley, hobbies included hunting, fishing, and hiking families. While the troops defended our Na- New Jersey, Jack Kurlander had been New and he possessed a great love of art and pho- tion’s freedom in war, Mehrmann’s job was to Jersey’s boys tennis champ while at Nutley tography. He was an active member of the 4- lift their spirits and be an inspirational force in High School. But, his love of sports extended H and local chapter of Future Farmers of their lives in Iraq. to golf and skiing, as well. Spurred by his love America (FFA). In high school PFC Wilson ex- She boosted morale by writing what she of outdoor sports and recreation, Jack celled in the classroom and on the athletic called, ‘‘love notes’’ to the soldiers which were Kurlander set about turning this quiet High- field. He was a member of the National Honor small pieces of hot pink paper with inspira- lands region into a popular destination for a Society in addition to playing on Central High tional quotes typed on them from a quote variety of outdoor sporting activities. School’s basketball and track teams. In 2004, book. The notes were placed in an aluminum Jack Kurlander and his business partners, he graduated from high school, where he is coffee can for anyone to reach in and take. At first the Fitzgerald Family and later the remembered by teachers and friends as ‘‘a first, the macho soldiers were reluctant to ac- Mulvihill Family, were the force behind the de- student leader at all times.’’ cept the love notes from the 54-year-old velopment of ski resorts, tennis and swim After graduation, PFC Wilson went on to grandmother of 4, but after the first person clubs, picnic grounds, spa resorts, and major West Virginia University where he completed took 1 the popularity of the notes quickly took golf courses over the course of 4 decades. two years before joining the U.S. Army. Upon off. The Ballyowen Golf Course, in fact, is the top- his completion of boot camp and airborne Her quotes became a commodity on the rated public golf course in New Jersey. school, PFC Wilson was sent to Camp Ederly, base and were sought by many from privates Long before his vision took hold, Jack in Vicenza, Italy and from there was deployed up to generals. The quotes became so pop- Kurlander was an avid inventor. He manufac- to Afghanistan. ular that other areas of the base created their tured the first nylon tennis nets with his friend own quote cans and quotes even started to John Fitzgerald in the basement of a Nutley PFC Wilson was a proud soldier. In e-mails appear on the menu board of the mess hall. bakery. He created a ski-waxing machine, he sent home from the war zone, he shared She also distributed stickers and match box using his mother’s disassembled washing ma- his commitment to the mission and his pride in cars to the troops which they greatly appre- chine to develop his invention. the U.S. Army. According to his commanding ciated and sent to their children in the U.S. This evening, outdoor enthusiasts will join officer, PFC Wilson’s fearless actions on the The small gifts made a huge impact in bright- together to dedicate the Memorial Garden at day of his death saved the lives of many of his ening the day of the troops and their children the 7th Hole of the Black Bear Golf Course fellow soldiers. PFC Wilson has been post- were glad to receive a gift from their faraway and to pay tribute to their friend and patron. humously awarded the Bronze Star, the Com- parent. Some of her other activities on the Jack suffered a heart attack in 1977, but it bat Infantryman’s Badge, and the Purple Heart base included hosting pool tournaments, talent barely slowed him down from his mission to for these noble actions. shows and Texas Hold’em tournaments at the transform this beautiful region. Nearly 30 We extend our deepest sympathies to Julie recreation center. years later, a heart attack took his life in 2006 Hepner, PFC Wilson’s mother, and his sib- When she returned to the U.S. after 2 at the age of 76. It is said that Jack Kurlander lings, Chloe, Chelsea and Ethan. Not only did years, Mehrmann decided to create a support was able to see things that were unapparent Tom answer the call of his country and in group for those that have returned from Iraq to anyone else. His gift for vision and his love doing so protect the freedoms that we so and for those that have friends and family of life are truly missed. cherish, but he also paid a dear price to bring freedom to people he had never met. He gave overseas. The group Combat Zone Here and f There meets once a month in a local church his life in order to make our Nation stronger in Kingwood so that servicemembers and their TRIBUTE TO PRIVATE FIRST and safer for future generations. families can discuss their Iraq War experi- CLASS THOMAS R. WILSON In 1962, speaking to a gathering of cadets ences at home and abroad. When Mehrmann at West Point General Douglas MacArthur de- describes the activities that other civilians like HON. BOB GOODLATTE livered stirring remarks in which he described her do to boost morale with the troops, she OF VIRGINIA the ‘‘American man at arms.’’ He said, ‘‘His said it helps put the friends and family of our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES name and fame are the birthright of every servicemembers at ease. American citizen. In his youth and strength, Her job as a civilian support member Monday, October 15, 2007 his love and loyalty, he gave all that mortality brought colorful life to troops living in a land of Mr. GOODLATTE. Madam Speaker, last can give. He needs no eulogy from me, or brown sand and rocks. She turned a gym for month we marked the sixth anniversary of the from any other man.’’ the troops into a comfortable home away from September 11th terrorist attacks against Amer- In an age when the word ‘hero’ is tossed home. Mehrmann said that she didn’t go to ica. The terrorists responsible carefully se- around casually to describe everything from Iraq for political reasons, but to share random lected their targets; the World Trade Center sports stars to singers in bands, PFC Thomas acts of kindness with the troops. standing for America’s success, and the Pen- R. Wilson is a hero in the truest sense of the I salute Linda Shafer Mehrmann for her tagon for America’s strong defense. These ex- word—a possessor of courage and strength bravery and willingness to assist our Nation tremists sought to bring down the greatest de- who pursued feats of noble purpose.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:32 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\E15OC7.000 E15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27193 HONORING LAVENIA ‘‘BEANS’’ or coercion. It codifies the FISA process as 22, who died October 6, 2007 while serving VANDIVER, A TRUE TEXAS the means by which foreign intelligence may our Nation in Afghanistan. ORIGINAL be obtained and it gives members of the Sen- Prior to joining the Army, Adam graduated ate and the House of Representatives stand- from DeLand High School in DeLand, Florida HON. CHET EDWARDS ing in court to challenge presidential signing where he was a leader in the Junior ROTC OF TEXAS statements that declares the president’s intent program. He also attended the First United to disregard certain aspects of a law passed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Methodist Church in DeLand with his family. in the U.S. Congress. It prohibits kidnapping Adam joined the Army and took great pride Monday, October 15, 2007 and extraordinary rendition of prisoners to for- in serving his country. His colleagues remem- Mr. EDWARDS. Madam Speaker, I rise eign countries on the president’s unilateral de- ber a compassionate individual who cared today to honor a true Texas original, Lavenia termination that the suspect is an enemy com- deeply for others while his family recalls his ‘‘Beans’’ Vandiver who recently passed away. batant. It defends the first amendment by clari- uncanny ability to make people laugh. Adam’s Born and raised in Moody, Texas, Beans was fying that journalists are not to be prevented character earned him the respect of his family, an inspiration and true friend to many, includ- from publishing information received from the friends and fellow soldiers. He was assigned ing a young state senator running for Con- legislative or executive branch unless such to the 82nd Airborne Division based in Fort gress in 1990. Beans stayed true to her Cen- publication would cause immediate, direct, and Bragg, North Carolina which was deployed to tral Texas roots attending Moody schools and irreparable harm to the United States. Afghanistan. Adam served with great distinc- later attended Mary Hardin Baylor University. Finally, the legislation would prohibit the use tion—the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal, A devoted wife to her husband of 50 years of secret evidence to designate an individual the Purple Heart and numerous other awards Bert Vandiver Sr. and a loving mother to her or organization with a United States presence and citations. children and grandchildren, Beans Vandiver to be a foreign terrorist or foreign terrorist or- We should all remember Adam’s courage was the best America and Texas has to offer, ganization. and his ultimate sacrifice for our nation. The a vibrant force of nature that will be dearly I invite my colleagues to join my efforts to freedom and liberty we enjoy and the peace in missed. restore the U.S. Constitution by enacting the the world for others for which he fought are As a businesswoman, Beans was the hard- American Freedom Agenda Act of 2007. part of the great legacy that SGT Adam Quinn working driving force behind several success- f leaves behind. He was laid to rest at Oakdale ful local businesses and real estate endeav- CLUBCORP, THE WORLD LEADER Cemetery in DeLand, Florida on October 12. ors. Some of her proudest moments were IN PRIVATE CLUBS CELE- To Adam’s wife, Faye; their child who will helping young couples to realize a dream of BRATING 50 YEARS OF SERVICE arrive in March of 2008; his parents, Charles owning their first home. Because of her suc- and Sherry; his brother, Asa; and his entire cess, Beans proved to be ahead of her time HON. SAM JOHNSON family, we extend our deepest sympathy. setting a positive example for others while Madam Speaker, because of SGT Adam OF TEXAS shattering the glass ceiling for women in the Quinn’s sacrifice for our country, I ask all IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES business world. Members of the U.S. House of Representa- As her beloved daughter Karen Vandiver- Monday, October 15, 2007 tives to join me in recognizing his service in King also reminded us, Beans was a generous Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam our Nation’s Armed Forces and remembering person who cared for the less fortunate and Speaker, congratulations are in order for both his life and his dedication to the United dedicated herself to giving back to the com- ClubCorp of Dallas, TX. ClubCorp, the World States of America. munity. Leader in private clubs, is celebrating 50 great f Madam Speaker, today’s world needs more years of service and tradition. people like Beans Vandiver and I join those It is an honor and a privilege to represent CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. DREW who mourn her loss but celebrate the many the numerous employees at ClubCorp who MAYS lasting contributions and joys of her wonderful have generated millions of dollars for chari- life. table causes and philanthropic events. HON. SPENCER BACHUS I thank God for the life of Lavenia ‘‘Beans’’ On October 19, 2007, ClubCorp will host the OF ALABAMA Vandiver and ask his blessings for her family. world’s largest one-day charity golf and dining IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f event to commemorate their anniversary. Instead of receiving gifts for their 50th anni- Monday, October 15, 2007 STATEMENT INTRODUCING AMER- versary, ClubCorp will again be giving back Mr. BACHUS. Madam Speaker, today I rise ICAN FREEDOM AGENDA ACT OF and helping as many lives as possible. The to commend an individual from the District I 2007 tournament, the dinners, and the auctions are represent, the Sixth Congressional District of all designed to give aid to four different foun- Alabama, whose recent achievement in the HON. RON PAUL dations and charities. field of music deserves the accolades and es- OF TEXAS All proceeds raised during ClubCorp Charity teem of this body. Classic will be divided and donated to The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On June 3, 2007, Dr. Drew Mays of Bir- Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), the mingham took top honors in the world re- Monday, October 15, 2007 PGA Foundation, the Susan G. Komen for the nowned Van Cliburn Foundation International Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, today I am in- Cure Foundation, and ClubCorp’s Employee Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs troducing a comprehensive piece of legislation Partners Care Foundation. in Forth Worth, Texas. His winning perform- to restore the American Constitution and to re- ClubCorp continues to provide great service ance in the final round included Beethoven’s store the liberties that have been sadly eroded and tradition to its members and charities. Sonata in C major, Op. 53 ‘‘Waldstein’’ and over the past several years. Congratulations again, and thank you, to Liszt’s Mephisto Waltz No. 1. This legislation seeks to restore the checks ClubCorp. This event, whose prestigious sponsor has and balances enshrined in the Constitution by f long been recognized internationally as a our Founding Fathers to prevent abuse of HONORING THE SERVICE OF SER- champion of musical excellence, gives its par- Americans by their government. This proposed GEANT ADAM QUINN TO OUR ticipants from around the world an opportunity legislation would repeal the Military Commis- COUNTRY to compete for top honors as amateur pianists. sions Act of 2006 and re-establish the tradi- Created in 1999, the Van Cliburn Foundation’s tional practice that military commissions may amateur competition is the most respected be used to try war crimes in places of active HON. JOHN L. MICA amateur piano competition in the United OF FLORIDA hostility where a rapid trial is necessary to pre- States, and was created to ‘‘celebrate the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serve evidence or prevent chaos. amateur spirit.’’ The legislation clarifies that no information Monday, October 15, 2007 It is remarkable to note that as amateurs, shall be admitted as evidence if it is obtained Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to competitors may not derive their principal from the defendant through the use of torture honor and pay tribute to SGT Adam Quinn, source of income from public performances or

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:32 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\E15OC7.000 E15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27194 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 piano instruction. Therefore, the level of artis- volved with Habitat for Humanity, Sigma Phi I am encouraged that Guam will be included tic ability and expression is reached in tandem Epsilon Fraternity, St. James Catholic Church in TOPOFF 4 exercises. The inclusion of with balancing the pressures and concerns of and Baptist Builders. Guam in TOPOFF 4 adds a new layer of dif- daily life. This is an achievement indeed. John DuPlessis has had a long association ficulty for national disaster planning and co- In addition to being a master of the piano, with the Boy Scouts of America serving as operation because it involves dealing with a Dr. Mays is an ophthalmologist in private prac- Scout Master for Troop 829. Mr. DuPlessis massive event not in the continental United tice, specializing in glaucoma. He also serves was also Fundraising Chairman of the Lincoln States. It also shows an underlying commit- on the staff of Birmingham’s VA Medical Cen- Trail District Sustaining Membership Enroll- ment by the U.S. government to the territories ter, and serves as residency program director ment, Lincoln Trail Camping Chairman, Wood and their importance to maintain security for for the Department of Ophthalmology at the Badge trained, and a Silver Beaver recipient. the entire Nation. Guam’s participation in University of Alabama in Birmingham. How- It is my privilege to recognize John J. TOPOFF 4 exercises continues to dem- ever, before his medical career began, Dr. DuPlessis, Sr. today, before the entire United onstrate its strategic importance to overall Mays studied advanced music both at the States House of Representatives, for his hard U.S. security posture. Manhattan School of Music and at the Con- work and service to his community. TOPOFF 4 will highlight the ability of servatory of Music in Hannover, Germany. In f Guam’s local first responders to respond to a 1987, he earned a master’s degree in music lethal radiological attack on Guam. I know that from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, RECOGNIZING THE TOPOFF Guam’s emergency first responders have the same year he began to work on his med- EXERCISE IN GUAM been working closely with the Guam National ical degree. Guard’s 94th Civil Support Team in preparing What is even more fascinating in my opinion HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO how to handle radiological release from a is that Dr. Mays ended his musical career OF GUAM ‘‘dirty bomb’’. It is this type of coordination at when he started medical school, starting a 15- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the local level that makes this exercise impor- year hiatus from playing the piano. Only in Monday, October 15, 2007 tant and useful. The delayed Federal response 2002 did Dr. Mays start to regularly play the following Hurricane Katrina reminds us that instrument again, which culminated with his Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise our local first responders must be ready and winning the Van Cliburn Foundation competi- today to underline the importance of territories capable of responding to a variety of dan- tion only 5 short years later. in Homeland Security operations. I commend gerous scenarios. The TOPOFF exercise is In closing, I must remark that Dr. Mays’ the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) critical to helping our local first responders be achievements are a realization of his unwaver- recognizing the importance of United States prepared for events that are similar if not larg- ing commitment to the art of musical perform- territories to the defense of the homeland and er in scale to what happened during Hurricane ance. Not only is Dr. Mays now a world re- including Guam as the first U.S. territory to ac- Katrina so that we may be able to avoid the nowned pianist committed to sharing the gift of tively partake in the Top Officials or TOPOFF mistakes of the past and be more successful, music, but he is also a respected physician exercise being held this year in Arizona, Or- as a nation and region, to responding to such committed to helping patients with the gift of egon, and Guam from October 15th to the catastrophes. sight. Our great Nation should congratulate 24th. I commend the Department of Homeland him on his achievements as one of Alabama’s The 106th Congress directed that TOPOFF Security in its choice to include Guam in the finest, and be honored to call him one of our exercises be conducted biennially. Originally TOPOFF 4 exercise. The knowledge and ex- own. the TOPOFF exercise was to be conducted by perience gained from this experience will ulti- f the Department of Justice but was transferred mately strengthen our national security. I also to the DHS on March 1, 2003 along with the commend the Government of Guam and Fed- HONORING JOHN J. DUPLESSIS, Office for Domestic Preparedness. These op- eral officials on Guam who have worked very SR. erations are designed to improve the Nation’s hard over the past several months in pre- capacity to manage complex and extreme ter- paring for these exercises. HON. RON LEWIS rorist events. f OF KENTUCKY TOPOFF exercises began in 2000 and took PAYING TRIBUTE TO BOULDER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES place in Denver, Colorado and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In focused on two different CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Monday, October 15, 2007 attacks one in each operational area including Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I a bioterrorist attack and a chemical attack. HON. JON C. PORTER rise today to recognize John J. DuPlessis, Sr., TOPOFF 2 and 3 each incorporated lessons OF NEVADA a remarkable man with a long history of serv- learned from the previous exercises and simu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ice to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Mr. lated different manmade and natural disaster DuPlessis, a resident of Elizabethtown, will re- events. Most recently, during TOPOFF 3 local, Monday, October 15, 2007 ceive the Distinguished Citizen Award from the Federal and private sector organizations Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today Boy Scouts of America on October 17, 2007. began to interface with international actors—a to honor the Boulder City Chamber of Com- John J. DuPlessis earned his undergraduate facet that is once again included in TOPOFF merce. The Boulder City Chamber of Com- and graduate engineering degrees from North 4. Moreover, DHS has refined each subse- merce has been dedicated to serving the com- Carolina State University. He was employed quent exercise to reflect a more realistic sce- munity of Boulder City since its founding in for over thirty years with the Magnetic Division nario for local and Federal first responders. 1932. The Boulder City Chamber of Com- of Crucible Materials Corporation. He served TOPOFF 4 which begins today, October merce meets the specific needs of its commu- as the President of the Crucible Magnetics 15th, will be a 10-day exercise and will focus nity members in acting as a tourism bureau, a plant in Elizabethtown from 1985 until his re- on five objective areas: prevention, intelligence convention bureau and a business promoter. tirement in 1992. During his business career and investigation, incident management, public The Boulder City Chamber of Commerce is he was an active member of the Magnetic Ma- information, and evaluation. The simulation will the voice of small business for the Boulder terials Association, the Associated Industries involve a series of radiological detonation de- City establishments. The Chamber consists of of Kentucky, and the Gorham International vices, better known as ‘‘dirty bombs’’, being si- 408 dues paying members. The logistical op- Conference on Magnetic Materials. multaneously detonated in the participating re- erations of the Chamber are run by only two Mr. DuPlessis has been an extremely active gions and will involve the interaction of Fed- employees and a vast team of active volun- member of his community. He has served on eral, State, and Territorial officials along with teers and ambassadors who contribute their the Board of Directors of the Elizabethtown international regional partners and private sec- time and energy to serve their community. The Jaycees, was the first President of Let’s tor participants. The scenario though plausible Chamber is governed by a Board of Directors Spruce Up, and has been active with the Eliz- is entirely fictional and is based on no specific who work in and with the community in order abethtown Lions Club. He was also a board military or government intelligence and has to better anticipate its needs. member and Chairman of the Elizabethtown been tailored to ensure participants’ specific The Boulder City Chamber of Commerce Independent School System, and has been in- training objectives are met. has always provided extensive services to its

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:32 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\E15OC7.000 E15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD October 15, 2007 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 27195 members as well as the entire city of Boulder gratulate him upon his retirement. Colonel Nevada REALTORS Association is to be ad- City. They act as the voice of the community Robinson has committed his life to serving mired, and I wish him well in his upcoming on both a statewide and national level. The others. He served over 26 years in the Air term as President. Chamber also hosts several significant annual Force and has held numerous positions at the f events which include Spring Jam and Home- Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Program SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS town Christmas. These events are looked for- in Las Vegas over the past 12 years. ward to yearly and happen because of the Colonel Terry Robinson was born and Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, tireless and dependable efforts of the mem- raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He remained in agreed to by the Senate on February 4, bers of the Boulder City Chamber of Com- Ohio to continue his formal education and re- 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- merce. ceived his Bachelor’s and Masters Degrees in tem for a computerized schedule of all Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the Psychology. Upon graduation from college, meetings and hearings of Senate com- Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. I would Mr. Robinson joined the U.S. Air Force to fulfill mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- personally like to thank Jill Lagan and Goldie his military obligation. Determined and dedi- tees, and committees of conference. This title requires all such committees Begley for taking time out of their lives in cated to achievement while serving his coun- to notify the Office of the Senate Daily order to come to Washington, DC. Meeting try, he stayed in until he earned the rank of Digest—designated by the Rules Com- with members of Congress and participating in full colonel. Upon retirement from the United mittee—of the time, place, and purpose the ‘‘Las Vegas Chamber Goes to Wash- States Air Force, Colonel Robinson began of the meetings, when scheduled, and ington’’ event strengthens their status as pil- working at the Nevada Power Company su- any cancellations or changes in the lars of the community. The dedication and pervising their security forces as the Chief of meetings as they occur. service of the Boulder City Chamber of Com- Security and acting as a consultant to ensure As an additional procedure along merce should set an example for all busi- a safe working environment for all employees with the computerization of this infor- nesses and members of the community alike. and customers. mation, the Office of the Senate Daily I applaud all their efforts and look forward to Colonel Robinson began serving specialized Digest will prepare this information for watching their future accomplishments. needs of the citizens of Nevada when he printing in the Extensions of Remarks f began with the Salvation Army Rehabilitation section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Program as a Certified Alcohol and Drug on Monday and Wednesday of each TRIBUTE TO DR. BERNARD SLIGER Abuse Counselor. He advanced to Clinical Su- week. pervisor and he worked his way up to his cur- Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Oc- HON. JASON ALTMIRE rent position of Clinical Program Director from tober 16, 2007 may be found in the Daily OF PENNSYLVANIA which he is retiring. Digest of today’s RECORD. Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Colo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MEETINGS SCHEDULED nel Terry S. Robinson who has served the citi- Monday, October 15, 2007 zens of the State of Nevada diligently. His OCTOBER 17 Mr. ALTMIRE. Madam Speaker, I rise to commitment to his work in facilitating and su- 9:30 a.m. pay tribute to the late Bernard F. Sliger, Ph.D., pervising the assistance of the people in Ne- Environment and Public Works who served as Florida State University’s Presi- vada is valued and should be applauded by Superfund and Environmental Health Sub- dent from 1977 to 1991. all. I would like to thank him for his military committee Dr. Sliger will be remembered for his out- To hold oversight hearings to examine and civilian service and wish him well upon his the federal Superfund Program’s ac- standing academic service to the university, as retirement. tivities to protect public health. well as for his commitment to FSU’s students. f SD–406 During his tenure, student enrollment at Flor- Veterans’ Affairs ida State increased by nearly one-third. Dr. PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROB WIGTON To hold an oversight hearing to examine Sliger was especially proud to establish the the Department of Veterans Affairs FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and to ini- HON. JON C. PORTER and Department of Defense collabora- tiate the Panama City Campus. tion, focusing on the report of the OF NEVADA President’s Commission on Care for Dr. Sliger also led the university to its promi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America’s Returning Wounded War- nent rise in intercollegiate athletics. Under his Monday, October 15, 2007 riors, the report of the Veterans Dis- leadership, Florida State University decided to ability Benefit Commission, and other join the Atlantic Coast Conference. As a 1990 Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today related reports. graduate and former student-athlete at Florida to honor Rob Wigton, the incoming President SD–562 State, I am proud and thankful for these of the Nevada Association of REALTORS. 10 a.m. achievements. Mr. Wigton’s career as a realtor started in Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs His colleagues remember Dr. Sliger for his 1995 when he began working at CENTURY Business meeting to consider an original 21 Clark Properties. In his first three years, he bill entitled ‘‘Sudan Accountability easygoing nature and love for his school and and Divestment Act of 2007,’’ an origi- his students. I will always remember the an- became one of the company’s top producing nal bill entitled ‘‘Terrorism Risk Insur- nual ice cream socials at his residence that agents. Then in 1998, he was offered an op- ance Program Reauthorization Act of brought together students, faculty, and admin- portunity to purchase an interest with the com- 2007,’’ and an original bill entitled istrators. It was considered one of the high- pany. In 2000, he joined Patty Clark and ‘‘Flood Insurance Reform and Mod- lights of the year among students. Shele Pandl and built an 18,000 square foot ernization Act of 2007.’’ Dr. Sliger is survived by his wife, Greta, and ‘‘Real Estate Mall’’ which housed many nec- SD–538 four children, and I want to commend Dr. essary services in real estate such as sales Commerce, Science, and Transportation and property management, mortgage broker- To hold hearings to examine consumer Sliger in their honor for his noble service to wireless issues. Florida State University. age, and homeowner’s insurance. This innova- SR–253 f tive idea has become a model in the real es- Judiciary tate industry and remains one of the most To hold hearings to examine the nomina- PAYING TRIBUTE TO COLONEL ground-breaking ideas in Nevada real estate tion of Michael B. Mukasey, of New TERRY S. ROBINSON today. York, to be Attorney General. Mr. Wigton has been actively involved in his SH–216 HON. JON C. PORTER local realtor board, serving as the chair of mul- 10:30 a.m. tiple committees and as the president of the Homeland Security and Governmental Af- OF NEVADA fairs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES board. He has also been actively involved in To hold hearings to examine the Depart- the Sierra Nevada Association of REALTORS Monday, October 15, 2007 ment of Homeland Security, focusing and the Nevada Association of REALTORS. on contractors and the work of the gov- Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Rob ernment. to honor Colonel Terry S. Robinson and con- Wigton. His hard work and dedication to the SD–342

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:32 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\E15OC7.000 E15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 27196 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 19 October 15, 2007 2:30 p.m. Homeland Security and Governmental Af- 10 a.m. Commerce, Science, and Transportation fairs Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings to examine the digital Oversight of Government Management, the To hold hearings to examine the future television transition, focusing on gov- Federal Workforce, and the District of of radio. ernment and industry perspectives. Columbia Subcommittee SR–253 SR–253 To hold hearings to examine politics in Foreign Relations government, focusing on the scope and OCTOBER 25 To hold hearings to examine the nomina- enforcement of the Hatch Act. SD–342 10 a.m. tions of Daniel V. Speckhard, of Wis- 2:30 p.m. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions consin, to be Ambassador to Greece, Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings to examine the nomina- Thomas F. Stephenson, of California, Science, Technology, and Innovation Sub- tions of Gregory F. Jacob, of New Jer- to be Ambassador to the Portuguese committee sey, to be Solicitor, and Howard Republic, and Vincent Obsitnik, of Vir- To hold hearings to examine science Radzely, of Maryland, to be Deputy ginia, to be Ambassador to the Slovak parks, focusing on bolstering United Secretary, both of the Department of Republic. States competitiveness. Labor. SD–419 SR–253 SD–430 Intelligence OCTOBER 18 Closed business meeting to markup pend- OCTOBER 31 ing intelligence matters. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Commission on Security and Cooperation SH–219 3 p.m. Veterans’ Affairs in Europe Homeland Security and Governmental Af- To hold an oversight hearing to examine To hold hearings to examine a par- fairs vocational rehabilitation. liamentary perspective of challenges To hold hearings to examine the nomina- SD–562 facing today’s Europe. tion of Ellen C. Williams, of Kentucky, 10 a.m. B–318RHOB to be a Governor of the United States Commerce, Science, and Transportation 10 a.m. Postal Service. To hold hearings to examine universal Commerce, Science, and Transportation SD–342 telephone service. To hold an oversight hearing to examine SR–253 the Department of Transportation. OCTOBER 23 SR–253 10 a.m. NOVEMBER 7 Environment and Public Works Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 10 a.m. To hold hearings to examine lead and To hold hearings to examine the efficacy Rules and Administration children’s health. of the Energy Employees Occupational To hold hearings to examine the Govern- SD–406 Illness Compensation Program, focus- ment Accountability Office report fo- ing on our Cold War heroes. Finance cusing on funding challenges and facili- SD–430 To hold hearings to examine inter- ties maintenance at the Smithsonian national trade, focusing on import OCTOBER 24 Institution. health and safety for today and the fu- SR–301 ture. 9:30 a.m. SD–215 Veterans’ Affairs To hold hearings to examine to consider pending legislation. SD–562

VerDate Mar 15 2010 11:32 Aug 24, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR07\E15OC7.000 E15OC7 cprice-sewell on DSK89S0YB1PROD with BOUND RECORD