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The House met at 1 p.m. A $700 BILLION BAILOUT AND ITS Backroom deals have always troubled The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. REPERCUSSIONS me because they usually turn out to be Coughlin, offered the following prayer: (Mr. DEFAZIO asked and was given bad deals for Americans. The irrespon- We praise and thank You, Lord God permission to address the House for 1 sible elites in New York City who Almighty, for all the blessings You minute.) caused this financial mess should bear have bestowed on the Members of the Mr. DEFAZIO. I fear tomorrow that the blame and the cost or there should House of Representatives and this Na- the House of Representatives, the peo- be no deal. However I suspect that tion during the 110th Congress of the ple’s House, will be rushed into making Americans will be held financially hos- United States. We have not always re- a risky $700 billion taxpayer financed tage until they pay the ransom for alized Your grace at work and given bet on Wall Street, a big bet built upon Wall Street’s salvation. You sufficient praise amidst the prob- a very shaky foundation, on the By the way, the Y2K scare was just a lems and conflicts that have con- premise that Bush’s Secretary of the mythical hoax. And that’s just the way fronted us. Treasury, Henry Paulson, who presided it is. We are truly grateful for all those as the Chair of Goldman Sachs while f who have served this great and noble these weapons of financial mass de- institution with their daily labor. struction were created, is the only one TAXPAYERS: DANCING WITH Often they are not noticed or even af- who has a plan to disarm them. BEARS AND FOLLOWING BULLS firmed by the public or even by us who Despite the best efforts of the Demo- (Mr. KUCINICH asked and was given see them and work with them every crats to change this plan, what we will permission to address the House for 1 day. vote on tomorrow at its core is still the minute and to revise and extend his re- Lord, bless all of them from pages to Paulson-Bush plan that is still based marks.) Capitol Police, from clerks to cleaning on his idea that taxpayers should bor- Mr. KUCINICH. The $700 billion bail- crew, from parliamentarians to histo- row $700 billion and buy all of Wall out for Wall Street is being driven by rians, from medical team to food serv- Street’s bad bets and that all will be fear, not fact. This is too much money ice, from AOC to CAO and even the new well. It’s sort of a financial surge strat- in too short a time going to too few CVC, and all of the others no matter egy. Like the surge in Iraq, it might people while too many questions re- where You have placed them in Your look in the short term like it’s work- main unanswered. alphabet. Hear their prayers; protect ing, but it won’t be sustainable, and I Why aren’t we having hearings on them and their families. fear it will not in any way resolve the the plan we have just received? Why Grant eternal rest to those who have underlying problems of a weak econ- aren’t we questioning the underlying died during this Congress, and omy and of a deteriorating housing premise of the need for a bailout with strengthen all those who have become market. More likely, it will lower the taxpayers’ money? Why have we not weak, sick or disheartened. Be with value of the dollar and drive up inter- even considered any alternatives other those who are in great need of Your est rates and drive up the price of en- than to give $700 billion to Wall Street? consolation or mercy. Grant to all on ergy. Why aren’t we asking Wall Street to Capitol Hill and in the Nation peace f clean up its own mess? Why aren’t we and joy both now and forever. THE PLAN FOR FINANCIAL passing new laws to stop the specula- Amen. SALVATION tion which triggered this? Why aren’t we putting up new regulatory struc- f (Mr. POE asked and was given per- tures to protect the investors? How do mission to address the House for 1 THE JOURNAL we even value the $700 billion in toxic minute.) The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- Mr. POE. Mr. Speaker, they say it’s assets? Why aren’t we directly helping ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- going to be Y2K all over again. Remem- homeowners with their debt burden? ceedings and announces to the House ber all the media hype about the date Why aren’t we helping American fami- her approval thereof. January 1, 2000—that the worldwide lies faced with bankruptcies? Why Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- computer systems would fail, that fi- aren’t we reducing debts for Main nal stands approved. nancial records and transactions would Street instead of Wall Street? Isn’t it f be lost and go haywire and that the time for fundamental change in our world would be gloom and doom and debt-based monetary system so we can PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE despair? free ourselves from the manipulation The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman This is the same politics of fear we by the Federal Reserve and the banks? from New Jersey (Mr. FERGUSON) come are hearing from the fat cat financial Is this the United States Congress or forward and lead the House in the bullies from Wall Street. the board of directors of Goldman Pledge of Allegiance. They say Congress must save them Sachs? Mr. FERGUSON led the Pledge of Al- from their financial sins before the Wall Street is a place of bears and legiance as follows: stock markets open tomorrow or the bulls. It’s not smart to force taxpayers I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the country will fall into the abyss. So to dance with bears or to follow closely United States of America, and to the Repub- Congress is working on a plan in the behind the bulls. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, back rooms of this Capitol. There are f indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. no public congressional hearings, no FREE MARKET PRINCIPLES f witnesses before committees. This Sun- day, the plan for financial salvation to SHOULD PREVAIL ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER save us all is being discussed by only a (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- few in the shadows of this great hall. asked and was given permission to ad- tain up to 10 requests for 1-minute Doesn’t sound like a good way to run dress the House for 1 minute and to re- speeches on each side of the aisle. the business of Congress. vise and extend his remarks.)

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 10:20 Apr 05, 2011 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR08\H28SE8.000 H28SE8 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with BOUND RECORD 22900 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 154, Pt. 16 September 28, 2008 Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. deal. I ask my colleagues to join us at recognized with a military decoration Speaker, while Congress debates how 2 o’clock in HC–8 of the Capitol to meet for making the ultimate sacrifice. to address our economic crisis, I am with some real experts who have done Immigrants throughout our history grateful for those who are standing up financial resolutions without putting have contributed to making our com- for conservative free market prin- the burden on the taxpayer. munities a lot stronger, but anti-immi- ciples—promoting limited government. Please join us in HC–8 at 2 p.m. grant rhetoric continues to cloud the Surely, we owe it to the American f picture. Comprehensive immigration is taxpayer to consider what capital and the only way to solve the problem, an A $700 BILLION BAILOUT: NOT THE market confidence could be garnered approach that respects our core Amer- BEST DEAL FOR THE AMERICAN through private companies and inves- ican values of family, equality and TAXPAYER tors before dipping our hand into the human rights. wallets of everyday American tax- (Mr. ISSA asked and was given per- I challenge my colleagues, as we ap- payers. We need to look at options that mission to address the House for 1 proach the next session, to look beyond will help Wall Street fix its own prob- minute and to revise and extend his re- the anti-immigrant rhetoric and join lems so Main Street doesn’t have to marks.) me in comprehensive immigration re- foot the bill. Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, the deal that form. We need targeted and sensible over- is being presented to us is not the best f sight. It ensures that individual or cor- deal that can be had. I know this be- WE HAVE OTHER CHOICES THAN porate bad judgment and mishandling cause of 20-plus years in business, bor- THIS CHOICE do not destabilize the entire economy. rowing from banks. There is a better I want to thank my colleagues Mi- deal. We are not getting it. As the (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- nority Leader JOHN BOEHNER, Minority gentlelady from Ohio said, there are mission to address the House for 1 Whip ROY BLUNT, ERIC CANTOR, SPEN- other advisers, including Bill Isaac and minute and to revise and extend her re- CER BACHUS, and PAUL RYAN, who have others, who are weighing in and who marks.) played an integral role in the fight for are trying to get us to see reason. Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, many people a free market solution. I appreciate the A plan that I have put forward has know the famous speech from Henry V innovative proposals of Congressman been endorsed, not only by Peter called: ‘‘We few, we happy few, we band DARRELL ISSA of California. Tanous but by Art Laffer, certainly no of brothers.’’ In conclusion, God bless our troops, liberal. The fact is we can bail out So, with apologies to William Shake- and we will never forget September the these entities without giving away. We speare, I want to say that I believe 11th. can, in fact, loan to them against their there will be a band of patriot Rep- f substantial assets and not simply buy resentatives here today and tomorrow the bad assets and leave them free to who will resist being led into making DON’T LET CONGRESS SEAL THIS take their good assets and our tax- an egregious mistake for this Nation. WALL STREET DEAL payers’ hard-earned money and walk Neither September 28 nor 29 is a par- (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given off into the sunset to do what they ticularly significant day, but we will permission to address the House for 1 want to do, which in this case is un- long remember what we do on these minute.) likely to be to extend a home loan to days. We face a challenge to our coun- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, my mes- someone who needs it or a business try and to our way of life if what has sage to the American people: Don’t let loan to an innovator. been told to us is presented on this Congress seal this Wall Street deal. Mr. Speaker, I expect to vote against floor for a vote, and I urge my col- High financial crimes have been com- this bill. From what I’ve seen of it, not leagues not to be fooled by it. mitted. Now Congress is being asked to yet fully drafted, it does not do what We will not be a happy few if we are bail out the culprits and to do so at the the American people are asking it to presented a plan that takes $200 billion expense of those who elected us to do, which is to protect their tax dol- to $700 billion from our taxpayers to guard their interests—the people of our lars. That is the fundamental thing try to solve a problem caused primarily country. we’re supposed to do. That’s what we by other Members of this body who The normal legislative process that are charged to do. That is what we are simply do not understand fundamen- should accompany the review of a mon- being told not to worry about because tally what has made this country umental proposal to bail out Wall this is an emergency. great, but we will be right. Street has been shelved—yes, shelved. If a drowning man asks you for a life- The very people in both the House Only a few insiders are doing the deal- line, you give him a lifeline, but you and Senate who helped create this ing. It sounds like insider trading to don’t give him your boat and let it sail problem, including the chairmen of the me. away. That’s what we’re being asked to respective committees in the House These criminals have so much polit- do today. and Senate, gave Fannie Mae and ical power that they can shut down the f Freddie Mac the authority to abuse our normal legislative process of the high- system, and they are now crafting the IMMIGRANTS’ LOVE AND CON- est law-making body in this land. All bailout. They blame others, but there TRIBUTIONS TO THIS COUNTRY of the committees that should be scan- are hundreds of articles that suggest ning every word of what is being nego- (Mr. BACA asked and was given per- otherwise, including the one here from tiated are benched, and that means the mission to address the House for 1 Calomiris and Wallison, which I submit American people are benched, too. minute.) for the RECORD. We are constitutionally sworn to pro- Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, the blood, I urge my colleagues not to be tect and to defend this Republic sweat and tears of this Nation’s immi- swayed by this siren song that we have against all enemies, foreign and domes- grants are interwoven in the fabric no choice but this choice. We have tic. My friends, there are enemies. We that makes America great. We are a other choices, and the choice we make are told we will have a bill, a $1 trillion Nation founded with a Constitution, a today will set the tone for our country bill, to review soon, and will have less Bill of Rights, on the ideals of family, and, perhaps, for the rest of the world than 24 hours with no regular hearings equality, dignity, and respect for life. for the foreseeable future. to try to vote on this bramblebush. Immigrants contribute to America. f The people pushing this deal are the They pay taxes, worship in our church- very same ones who were responsible es, serve us proudly in our military. HONORING CONGRESSMAN for the implosion on Wall Street. They Henry Cejudo, this summer, won an MICHAEL MCNULTY were fraudulent then and they’re fraud- Olympic gold medal in free-style wres- (Mr. ACKERMAN asked and was ulent now. We should say ‘‘no’’ to this tling. Sergeant Rafael Peralta is being given permission to address the House

VerDate Mar 15 2010 10:20 Apr 05, 2011 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR08\H28SE8.000 H28SE8 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with BOUND RECORD September 28, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 154, Pt. 16 22901 for 1 minute and to revise and extend ten contributions from Countrywide minute and to revise and extend his re- his remarks.) will support this deal. Those who have marks.) Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I take gotten substantial contributions will Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I also this minute to call to the attention of support this deal. Most importantly, come to the floor today to talk about the House today a true American pa- those who have blocked reform in the this $700 billion bill that’s in front of triot. One of our colleagues is spending past will support this deal. us. I use the term ‘‘bill’’ advisedly be- his last few hours, day and night, with I will not support this deal as it has cause we have seen no bill. We are here, us after two decades in the House. I been laid out so far. If you want to debating talking points on, perhaps, refer to our Speaker pro tem, the gen- know how to find out more about how what is the largest fundamental change tleman from New York, MIKE MCNUL- we got here, just simply go to in our Nation’s financial system in its TY, who has given two decades of his YouTube, and put in ‘‘burning down history. life to the service of our country. He the house,’’ and you will get a better House Republicans have been cut out has been one of our most exemplary understanding of exactly how we got of the process. Not only have we been colleagues. He has probably served as here and why we should not be going cut out of the process, but we’ve also Speaker pro tem—in the chair that he back to the very same parties who been derided by the leadership of the has right now—with the gavel in his brought us here with this solution. Democratic Party, and have been hand, for hundreds of hours, for prob- f called unpatriotic for not partici- ably more hours as Speaker pro tem pating. TWO FIG LEAVES OF A BAD $700 Mr. Speaker, I have been thrown out than has any other Member of the BILLION BILL House today. of more meetings in this Capitol in the (Mr. SHERMAN asked and was given last 24 hours than I ever thought pos- I just want to say thank you, MIKE, permission to address the House for 1 sible as a duly elected Representative for your years of service and to your minute and to revise and extend his re- family for sharing you with us for of 820,000 citizens of North Texas. marks.) Politics is a full-contact sport, and I these two decades. As you ride off, Mr. SHERMAN. The New York Times understand that, but it is a full-contact back to your district to share the rest reports that the administration has fi- sport in the light of day, in the public of your life with your family and new nally agreed to two of the tiniest fig arena. Since we didn’t have hearings, challenges, I say thank you and God leaves designed to help Members vote since we didn’t have markups, let’s at speed. You’re leaving here at the for this bad bill. The first is that the least put this legislation up on the height of your game and under your bill will include a provision to require Internet for 24 hours. That’s what own power and terms, not into the sun- some future President to propose a rev- Thomas was made for. Let’s do that, set but into a bright new future and a enue bill to pay for the hundreds of bil- and let the American people see what new dawn. lions of dollars we’re going to lose. we have done in the dark of night. Thank you, MIKE, for your service to Now, how meaningless is this? After all, I have not gotten any more our country. If a President likes and wants to give mail, any more e-mails on any other us a revenue bill, he’ll do it without a f subject than this one that is before us statutory directive. If he sends us a BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE today. tax-raising bill with a note saying that Mr. Speaker, I understand we’re (Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey asked he hates it but that he’s submitting it under martial law as declared by the and was given permission to address only to comply with the statutory pro- Speaker last night. I think it’s ironic the House for 1 minute.) vision, certainly, such a proposal is that House Republicans have not been Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. dead on arrival. needed for a single thing in this House If this is what it means to say you’ve Speaker, I come to the floor, realizing to ensure passage for the last 22 paid for a bill, then will this same that we are in a severe financial situa- months and that, today, we’re going to ‘‘pay-for’’ definition apply when we are tion in this country on Wall Street be asked to vote for a bill for political that will have a negative effect on discussing bills not giving money to Wall Street, but future bills that would cover because Democrats are too weak Main Street as well. It must be ad- to stand up to their Speaker. dressed, and it must be addressed provide for transportation, health care quickly. and tax cuts for the middle class? f You know, I came to this floor last The second fig leaf is the insurance ECONOMIC STIMULUS provision. It simply authorizes the night, and I spoke to the American (Mr. PALLONE asked and was given Treasury to set up such an insurance public. I said last night that you permission to address the House for 1 plan without directing that they actu- should be concerned this morning, that minute.) ally use it. They [Treasury] hate it. you should be very much alarmed by Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, this They won’t use it. If they did use it, it what is going on here. Obviously, week, the crisis on Wall Street hits would send, perhaps, even more money Washington is not hearing from you fever pitch, but families all over the to Wall Street. and is not abiding by your wishes. Yes, This bill involves hundreds of billions country have been struggling for there is a problem, and yes, also there of dollars that are going to bail out for- months. Eighty-four thousand Ameri- are solutions, and yes, there is a way to eign investors, and million-dollar-a- cans lost their jobs last month, and the deal with this problem but not by put- month salaries will continue to go to number of unemployed Americans is ting the American taxpayer on the Wall Street executives. the highest it has been since 1992. Con- hook. That’s why 400 eminent economics gress responded quickly to the White In order to get those solutions, we professors, including three Nobel Lau- House’s call for a financial rescue should not go to those very same peo- reates, have written to us to say, ‘‘We package, but the White House should ple who brought us this problem in the ask Congress not to rush, to hold ap- now join us in supporting a solid pack- first place—those people who tried to propriate hearings and to carefully age for Main Street. block reform in the past. consider the right course of action.’’ On Friday, the House passed legisla- I hear in the news today that there These are 400 professors of economics. tion to boost our economy, to create was a deal, that Speaker PELOSI has ba- Three Nobel Laureates say, ‘‘Do not jobs and to help provide additional re- sically adopted the Paulson plan. Well, panic. Hold hearings. Let’s write this lief to families who are struggling. The I don’t know what all of the ramifica- bill well.’’ economic recovery bill will grow our economy and will create jobs through tions of the deal are and who is in- f volved, but I can say this: investment in our Nation’s infrastruc- Those who support and those who MARTIAL LAW ture, will extend unemployment bene- used to work for Goldman Sachs will (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given fits for the growing number of Ameri- support this deal. Those who have got- permission to address the House for 1 cans looking for work and will ensure

VerDate Mar 15 2010 10:20 Apr 05, 2011 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR08\H28SE8.000 H28SE8 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with BOUND RECORD 22902 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 154, Pt. 16 September 28, 2008 Americans do not lose health coverage [Roll No. 664] Platts Saxton Tancredo Pomeroy Scalise Tanner as a result of State budget crises. YEAS—381 Porter Schakowsky Tauscher Mr. Speaker, the majority of House Abercrombie Delahunt Kilpatrick Price (NC) Schiff Taylor Republicans oppose this Main Street Ackerman DeLauro Kind Pryce (OH) Schmidt Terry economic recovery package, and I hope Aderholt Dent King (IA) Putnam Schwartz Thompson (MS) Akin Diaz-Balart, L. King (NY) Radanovich Scott (GA) Thornberry President Bush chooses a different Alexander Diaz-Balart, M. Kirk Rahall Scott (VA) Tiahrt course. We have to have the economic Allen Dicks Klein (FL) Ramstad Sensenbrenner Tiberi stimulus package not only pass the Altmire Dingell Kline (MN) Rangel Sessions Tierney Andrews Doggett Knollenberg Regula Sestak Tsongas House but pass the Senate and go to Arcuri Donnelly Kuhl (NY) Rehberg Shadegg Turner the President and have him sign it. Baca Drake LaHood Reichert Shays Udall (CO) This is just as important as the Wall Bachmann Dreier Lamborn Renzi Shea-Porter Udall (NM) Street bailout. Bachus Edwards (MD) Lampson Reyes Sherman Upton Baldwin Edwards (TX) Langevin Reynolds Shimkus Van Hollen f Barrett (SC) Ehlers Larsen (WA) Richardson Shuler Vela´ zquez Barrow Ellison Larson (CT) Rodriguez Shuster Visclosky RECESS Barton (TX) Ellsworth Latham Rogers (AL) Simpson Walberg Bean Emanuel LaTourette Rogers (KY) Sires Walden (OR) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Becerra Emerson Latta Rogers (MI) Skelton Walz (MN) MCNULTY). Pursuant to clause 12(a) of Berkley English (PA) Levin Rohrabacher Slaughter Wasserman rule I, the Chair declares the House in Berman Eshoo Lewis (CA) Ros-Lehtinen Smith (NE) Schultz Berry Etheridge Lewis (GA) Roskam Smith (NJ) Watson recess subject to the call of the Chair. Biggert Everett Lewis (KY) Ross Smith (TX) Watt Accordingly (at 1 o’clock and 22 min- Bilbray Fallin Linder Rothman Smith (WA) Waxman utes p.m.), the House stood in recess Bilirakis Farr Lipinski Roybal-Allard Snyder Weiner Bishop (GA) Fattah LoBiondo Royce Solis Welch (VT) subject to the call of the Chair. Bishop (NY) Feeney Loebsack Ruppersberger Souder Weldon (FL) f Blackburn Ferguson Lowey Ryan (OH) Space Wilson (NM) Blunt Filner Lucas Ryan (WI) Spratt Wilson (OH) b 1630 Boehner Forbes Lungren, Daniel Salazar Stark Wilson (SC) Bonner Fortenberry E. Sali Stearns Wittman (VA) AFTER RECESS Bono Mack Fossella Lynch Sa´ nchez, Linda Stupak Wolf Boozman Foster Mack T. Sullivan Yarmuth The recess having expired, the House Boren Frank (MA) Mahoney (FL) Sarbanes Sutton Young (FL) was called to order by the Speaker pro Boswell Franks (AZ) Maloney (NY) Boustany Frelinghuysen Manzullo NAYS—41 tempore (Mr. ALTMIRE) at 4 o’clock and Boyd (FL) Gallegly Marchant Baird Gutierrez Price (GA) 30 minutes p.m. Boyda (KS) Garrett (NJ) Markey Bartlett (MD) Herseth Sandlin Rush Brady (PA) Gerlach Marshall Bishop (UT) Honda Serrano f Brady (TX) Giffords Matheson Blumenauer Kingston Speier Braley (IA) Gilchrest Matsui Boucher Kucinich ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Thompson (CA) Broun (GA) Gillibrand McCarthy (CA) Cannon Lee Towns Brown (SC) Gingrey McCarthy (NY) PRO TEMPORE Conaway Lofgren, Zoe Walsh (NY) Brown, Corrine Gonzalez McCaul (TX) Culberson McDermott Waters The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Brown-Waite, Goodlatte McCollum (MN) Doolittle Miller, George Westmoreland ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Ginny Gordon McCotter Doyle Moore (WI) Whitfield (KY) Buchanan Granger McCrery Duncan Paul will resume on motions to suspend the Woolsey Burgess Graves McGovern Flake Peterson (MN) rules previously postponed. Burton (IN) Green, Al McHenry Foxx Petri Wu Votes will be taken in the following Butterfield Green, Gene McHugh Goode Poe Young (AK) order: Buyer Grijalva McIntyre NOT VOTING—11 S. 3325, de novo; Calvert Hall (NY) McKeon Camp (MI) Hall (TX) McMorris Cardoza Gohmert Wamp H.R. 6460, by the yeas and nays. Campbell (CA) Hare Rodgers Clay Jefferson Weller The first electronic vote will be con- Cantor Harman McNerney Cubin Payne Wexler ducted as a 15-minute vote. The second Capito Hastings (FL) McNulty Engel Sanchez, Loretta Capps Hastings (WA) Meek (FL) electronic vote will be conducted as a Capuano Hayes Meeks (NY) b 1703 5-minute vote. Carnahan Heller Melancon Carney Hensarling Mica Ms. WATERS, Messrs. YOUNG of f Carson Herger Michaud Alaska, POE, BISHOP of Utah, Carter Higgins Miller (FL) PRIORITIZING RESOURCES AND CULBERSON, SERRANO, WEST- Castle Hill Miller (MI) MORELAND, TOWNS, RUSH, Ms. ORGANIZATION FOR INTELLEC- Castor Hinchey Miller (NC) TUAL PROPERTY ACT OF 2008 Cazayoux Hinojosa Miller, Gary WOOLSEY, and Messrs. GOODE and Chabot Hirono Mitchell PRICE of Georgia changed their vote The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Chandler Hobson Mollohan from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ finished business is the question on Childers Hodes Moore (KS) Clarke Hoekstra Moran (KS) Ms. SLAUGHTER and Messrs. suspending the rules and passing the Cleaver Holden Moran (VA) UDALL of New Mexico, Senate bill, S. 3325. Clyburn Holt Murphy (CT) PERLMUTTER, BUTTERFIELD, The Clerk read the title of the Senate Coble Hooley Murphy, Patrick JOHNSON of Georgia, OBERSTAR, and bill. Cohen Hoyer Murphy, Tim Cole (OK) Hulshof Murtha ELLISON changed their vote from The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Conyers Hunter Musgrave ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ question is on the motion offered by Cooper Inglis (SC) Myrick So (two-thirds being in the affirma- the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Costa Inslee Nadler Costello Israel Napolitano tive) the rules were suspended and the CONYERS) that the House suspend the Courtney Issa Neal (MA) Senate bill was passed. rules and pass the Senate bill, S. 3325. Cramer Jackson (IL) Neugebauer The result of the vote was announced The question was taken. Crenshaw Jackson-Lee Nunes as above recorded. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Crowley (TX) Oberstar Cuellar Johnson (GA) Obey A motion to reconsider was laid on opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Cummings Johnson (IL) Olver the table. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Davis (AL) Johnson, E. B. Ortiz f Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Davis (CA) Johnson, Sam Pallone Speaker, on that I demand the yeas Davis (IL) Jones (NC) Pascrell GREAT LAKES LEGACY Davis (KY) Jordan Pastor REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2008 and nays. Davis, David Kagen Pearce The yeas and nays were ordered. Davis, Lincoln Kanjorski Pence The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- The vote was taken by electronic de- Davis, Tom Kaptur Perlmutter finished business is the vote on the mo- Deal (GA) Keller Peterson (PA) vice, and there were—yeas 381, nays 41, DeFazio Kennedy Pickering tion to suspend the rules and concur in not voting 11, as follows: DeGette Kildee Pitts the Senate amendment to the bill, H.R.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 10:20 Apr 05, 2011 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR08\H28SE8.000 H28SE8 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with BOUND RECORD September 28, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 154, Pt. 16 22903 6460, on which the yeas and nays were Lucas Pence Simpson A motion to reconsider was laid on Lungren, Daniel Perlmutter Sires ordered. E. Peterson (MN) Skelton the table. The Clerk read the title of the bill. Lynch Peterson (PA) Slaughter f The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mack Petri Smith (NE) question is on the motion offered by Mahoney (FL) Pickering Smith (NJ) RECESS Maloney (NY) Pitts Smith (TX) the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Manzullo Platts Smith (WA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- OBERSTAR) that the House suspend the Marchant Pomeroy Snyder ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair rules and concur in the Senate amend- Markey Porter Solis declares the House in recess subject to Marshall Price (GA) Souder ment to the bill, H.R. 6460. Matheson Price (NC) Space the call of the Chair. This is a 5-minute vote. Matsui Pryce (OH) Speier Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 12 min- The vote was taken by electronic de- McCarthy (CA) Putnam Spratt utes p.m.), the House stood in recess vice, and there were—yeas 411, nays 9, McCarthy (NY) Radanovich Stark McCaul (TX) Rahall Stearns subject to the call of the Chair. not voting 13, as follows: McCollum (MN) Ramstad Stupak f [Roll No. 665] McCotter Rangel Sullivan McCrery Regula Sutton b 2001 YEAS—411 McDermott Rehberg Tancredo Abercrombie Coble Gutierrez McGovern Reichert Tanner AFTER RECESS Ackerman Cohen Hall (NY) McHenry Renzi Tauscher Aderholt Cole (OK) Hall (TX) McHugh Reyes Taylor The recess having expired, the House Akin Conyers Hare McIntyre Reynolds Terry was called to order by the Speaker pro Alexander Cooper Harman McKeon Richardson Thompson (CA) tempore (Mr. JACKSON of Illinois) at 8 Allen Costa Hastings (FL) McMorris Rodriguez Thompson (MS) Altmire Costello Hastings (WA) Rodgers Rogers (AL) Thornberry o’clock and 1 minute p.m. Andrews Courtney Hayes McNerney Rogers (KY) Tiahrt f Arcuri Cramer Heller McNulty Rogers (MI) Tiberi Baca Crenshaw Hensarling Meek (FL) Rohrabacher Tierney WAIVING REQUIREMENT OF Bachmann Crowley Herger Meeks (NY) Ros-Lehtinen Towns Bachus Cuellar Herseth Sandlin Melancon Roskam Turner CLAUSE 6(a) OF RULE XIII WITH Baird Culberson Higgins Mica Ross Udall (CO) RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF Baldwin Cummings Hill Michaud Rothman Udall (NM) CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS Barrett (SC) Davis (AL) Hinchey Miller (FL) Roybal-Allard Upton Barrow Davis (CA) Hinojosa Miller (MI) Royce Van Hollen Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, by Bartlett (MD) Davis (IL) Hirono Miller (NC) Ruppersberger Vela´ zquez direction of the Committee on Rules, I Barton (TX) Davis (KY) Hobson Miller, Gary Rush Visclosky call up House Resolution 1514 and ask Bean Davis, David Hodes Miller, George Ryan (OH) Walberg Becerra Davis, Lincoln Hoekstra Mitchell Ryan (WI) Walden (OR) for its immediate consideration. Berkley Davis, Tom Holden Mollohan Salazar Walsh (NY) The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- Berman Deal (GA) Holt Moore (KS) Sa´ nchez, Linda Walz (MN) lows: Berry DeFazio Honda Moore (WI) T. Wasserman Biggert DeGette Hooley Moran (KS) Sanchez, Loretta Schultz H. RES. 1514 Bilbray Delahunt Hoyer Moran (VA) Sarbanes Waters Resolved, That the requirement of clause Bilirakis DeLauro Hulshof Murphy (CT) Saxton Watson 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to con- Bishop (GA) Dent Hunter Murphy, Patrick Scalise Watt sider a report from the Committee on Rules Bishop (NY) Diaz-Balart, L. Inglis (SC) Murphy, Tim Schakowsky Waxman Bishop (UT) Diaz-Balart, M. Inslee Murtha Schiff Weiner on the same day it is presented to the House Blackburn Dicks Israel Musgrave Schmidt Welch (VT) is waived with respect to any resolution re- Blumenauer Dingell Issa Myrick Schwartz Weldon (FL) ported on the legislative day of September Blunt Doggett Jackson (IL) Nadler Scott (GA) Westmoreland 28, 2008, or September 29, 2008. Boehner Donnelly Jackson-Lee Napolitano Scott (VA) Whitfield (KY) Bonner Doolittle (TX) Neugebauer Sensenbrenner Wilson (NM) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Bono Mack Doyle Johnson (GA) Nunes Serrano Wilson (OH) tlewoman from New York is recognized Boozman Drake Johnson (IL) Oberstar Sessions Wilson (SC) for 1 hour. Boren Dreier Johnson, E. B. Obey Sestak Wittman (VA) Ms. SLAUGHTER. Thank you, Mr. Boswell Duncan Johnson, Sam Olver Shays Wolf Boucher Edwards (MD) Jones (NC) Ortiz Shea-Porter Woolsey Speaker. Boustany Edwards (TX) Jordan Pallone Sherman Wu For the purposes of debate only, I Boyd (FL) Ehlers Kagen Pascrell Shimkus Yarmuth yield the customary 30 minutes to the Boyda (KS) Ellison Kanjorski Pastor Shuler Young (AK) Brady (PA) Ellsworth Keller Pearce Shuster Young (FL) gentleman from California (Mr. Brady (TX) Emanuel Kennedy DREIER). All time yielded during con- Braley (IA) Emerson Kildee NAYS—9 sideration of the rule is for debate Brown (SC) English (PA) Kilpatrick Broun (GA) Foxx Poe only. I yield myself such time as I may Brown, Corrine Eshoo Kind Conaway Franks (AZ) Sali Brown-Waite, Etheridge King (IA) Flake Paul Shadegg consume. I also ask unanimous consent Ginny Fallin King (NY) that all Members be given 5 legislative Buchanan Farr Kingston NOT VOTING—13 days in which to revise and extend Burgess Fattah Kirk Clay Jefferson Wamp Burton (IN) Feeney Klein (FL) their remarks on House Resolution Cubin Kaptur Weller 1514. Butterfield Ferguson Kline (MN) Engel Neal (MA) Wexler Buyer Filner Knollenberg Everett Payne The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Calvert Forbes Kucinich Gohmert Tsongas objection to the request of the gentle- Camp (MI) Fortenberry Kuhl (NY) Campbell (CA) Fossella LaHood ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE woman from New York? Cannon Foster Lamborn The SPEAKER pro tempore (during There was no objection. Cantor Frank (MA) Lampson the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, H. Capito Frelinghuysen Langevin Res. 1514 waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII Capps Gallegly Larsen (WA) ing in this vote. Capuano Garrett (NJ) Larson (CT) which requires a two-thirds vote to Cardoza Gerlach Latham consider a rule on the same day it is re- Carnahan Giffords LaTourette b 1712 ported from the Rules Committee. This Carney Gilchrest Latta Carson Gillibrand Lee Messrs. FRANKS of Arizona, POE, waiver would apply to any rule re- Carter Gingrey Levin SHADEGG, Ms. FOXX, and Mr. ported on the legislative days of Sun- Castle Gonzalez Lewis (CA) CONAWAY changed their vote from day, September 28, and Monday, Sep- Castor Goode Lewis (GA) Cazayoux Goodlatte Lewis (KY) ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ tember 29, 2008. Chabot Gordon Linder So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Waiving the same day is not an un- Chandler Granger Lipinski tive) the rules were suspended and the common procedure. It has been used Childers Graves LoBiondo Senate amendment was concurred in. routinely by the majority party, both Clarke Green, Al Loebsack Cleaver Green, Gene Lofgren, Zoe The result of the vote was announced Republicans and Democrats, as an im- Clyburn Grijalva Lowey as above recorded. portant tool to help expedite important

VerDate Mar 15 2010 10:20 Apr 05, 2011 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR08\H28SE8.000 H28SE8 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with BOUND RECORD 22904 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 154, Pt. 16 September 28, 2008 legislation, particularly at the end of a global economic markets, and we know gress. And while again, I’m proud that legislative session. that some action must be taken. my record has been held up as a model, It is not as common to have a same And what is it that we’re doing here? whatever criticisms that may have day rule that covers any measure re- Well, we’re considering a same day been leveled towards my record in the ported by the Rules Committee. This is rule. And I should say to the distin- 109th Congress, the activities that the only time in this Congress that guished Chair, my good friend from we’ve seen in the 110th Congress really, this Rules Committee has reported Rochester, that I appreciated her com- really, really go beyond the pale. such a measure. All of the previous pliment on my fine work in the 109th In fact, I just read a speech that was same day rules have applied to only Congress, and I find it fascinating that delivered by our Rules Committee, the those specific measures contained in my work product from the 109th Con- second ranking member behind Ms. the rule. gress is now being held up as a model SLAUGHTER, our good friend from However, in the 109th Congress, when for the action that is taking place Worcester, Mr. MCGOVERN, who, on the my good friend, the gentleman from right here this evening. 29th of September, 2006, virtually 2 California, was chairman of the Rules I guess we’re going to consider under years ago, he gave a very strong speech Committee, there were five rules re- same day something that’s being dis- right here on the floor in which he ported from the committee that did cussed upstairs in the Rules Committee began to level criticism about the what this rule does this evening. right now, the so-called tax extenders number of closed rules, the number of I want to emphasize to my colleagues legislation. And it’s legislation that we restrictive rules, the lack of open rules that adoption of this rule does not pro- could very easily dispense with. We that existed in the 109th Congress. vide for passage of any other rule or could dispense with it, Mr. Speaker, by I would like to say, Mr. Speaker, that any other bill on its own. Any measure virtue of taking up a measure that by this 110th Congress has transcended brought before this House pursuant to a 93–2 vote passed in the United States dramatically the number of closed this rule must pass by a majority vote, Senate. Seems to me that a 93–2 vote rules, the fact that there are fewer just like any other measure considered would be pretty bipartisan, nearly a open rules, the increased number of re- under regular order. unanimous vote, to deal with the very stricted rules. In fact, right now we’re What it does do is to allow the House important issues that the American on the 65th, headed towards the 66th to consider important legislation in a people want to address when it comes closed rule in the 110th Congress, Mr. timely fashion. Hopefully, the legisla- to the tax side. Speaker. Again, while we were criti- tion to help address our Nation’s loom- The outrageous alternative minimum cized harshly in the 109th Congress, ing financial crisis will be ready for tax that began in 1969 to go after 155 today what we’re seeing is the highest consideration soon. It is very impor- millionaires has now expanded to in- number of closed rules in any Congress clude 22-plus million Americans, and tant that this package is considered in the 230-year history of this great in- they are being unfairly taxed. They and adopted by the House as soon as stitution of ours. want us to address that measure. So I have got to tell you that I am possible. This rule is an important part My State of California is very impor- not about to support any kind of pack- of the process to make that happen. tant when it comes to the issue of age that provides a blank check of $700 I reserve the balance of my time. looking at technological advances, and billion to those people on Wall Street Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I yield making sure that we extend the re- who are responsible for the outlandish, myself such time as I may consume. search and development tax credit is outlandish behavior that’s gone on and Let me begin by expressing my ap- critical. Pursuing alternative energy the problems that have existed. But I preciation to my very good friend, the sources like wind and solar, biodiesel, do believe that action does need to be distinguished Chair of the Committee the kinds of creative green crude, the taken. Action needs to be taken so that on Rules, the gentlewoman from Roch- notion of looking at algae and utilizing we can, in fact, stabilize the credit ester, Ms. SLAUGHTER, and I rise in op- that through present oil refineries markets and bring about stability. position to this rule. today to try to bring down the cost of That’s what we should be doing at Mr. Speaker, we are in week 4 of the gasoline for the American people and this moment, Mr. Speaker. That’s what National Football League season. The for those around the globe who are we should be doing right now. We Washington Redskins have just de- seeking to decrease energy costs. should not be wasting time on this feated the Dallas Cowboys, the Kansas Well, I will tell you, we could deal kind of effort when we can very easily City Chiefs have just defeated the Den- with every single one of those items if get a measure that by a 93–2 vote has ver Broncos; and we are, as a Nation, we were to simply take that measure passed the Senate and that the Presi- facing one of the most serious financial that has passed the Senate by a 93–2 dent of the United States is prepared to crises that we have ever faced. In fact, vote. We could bring it up, and it would sign so that we can provide AMT relief it’s a crisis that only a few of our very, pass nearly unanimously, I believe, in to those 22 million Americans who des- very senior Members who lived back in this House if we were to do it. But in- perately need it, so that we can make 1929 have ever experienced. stead, rather than focusing our atten- the research and development tax cred- And what is it that we’re doing here tion on this very important credit cri- it extended, so that we can have cre- right now, Mr. Speaker? Well, we’re sis that needs to be addressed based on ative, new ideas, so that we can deal considering a measure that will allow analyses provided by virtually every- with incentives for alternative energy us to bring to the floor any item what- one so that we are able to bring about sources to play a role in bringing down soever for same day consideration, but the kind of stability that is necessary, the costs to the American people and in fact, we’re not using this measure or at least attempt to do that, whether those around the world who are look- that is before us to deal with the very it’s from Wall Street to Main Street, ing for alternative energy sources that serious and important legislation that from San Dimas Avenue, where I live, will be generated right here in the the American people very much want to 5th Avenue and every area in be- United States of America. us to address. tween, we very much need to do that, And so, Mr. Speaker, I will say that I am vehemently opposed to any Mr. Speaker. And instead, we’re going I am very saddened that we’re taking measure that would provide a blanket to be addressing—and the Rules Com- the action that we are, and I hope very guarantee to bail out the people on mittee, as I have said, right now is much that we can defeat this rule so Wall Street who have engaged in out- holding a hearing on an item that will that we’ll be able to bring up that pro- rageous behavior jeopardizing the cred- never go anyplace. posal that, again, will provide that it structure that exists here in the So that’s why it’s a real insult to the kind of relief, and it will get the meas- United States today. American people that we are here right ure to the Senate, it will get the meas- And we know the kind of impact that now doing what we’re doing. ure to the President’s desk. it’s having on our markets, we know But unfortunately, it is a pattern And we know very well the Demo- the kind of impact it’s having on the that we have seen in the 110th Con- cratic majority leader, the majority

VerDate Mar 15 2010 10:20 Apr 05, 2011 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR08\H28SE8.000 H28SE8 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with BOUND RECORD September 28, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 154, Pt. 16 22905 leader in the United States Senate, our The Senate bill is not paid for. It is Gillibrand Marshall Ryan (OH) Gonzalez Matheson Sa´ nchez, Linda EID colleague from Nevada (Mr. R ) has the purpose of this majority and has Gordon Matsui T. made it clear that he’s not about to been for the 2 years we’ve been in the Green, Al McCarthy (NY) Sanchez, Loretta take up this measure from the House majority to pay for measures that we Green, Gene McCollum (MN) Sarbanes because they’ve passed, by a 93–2 vote, enact. Grijalva McDermott Schakowsky Gutierrez McGovern Schiff the item that the President of the Mr. DREIER. Would the gentle- Hall (NY) McIntyre Schwartz United States is prepared to sign so woman yield on that point? Hare McNerney Scott (GA) that we can meet the President’s goal Ms. SLAUGHTER. I will. Harman McNulty Serrano here. Hastings (FL) Meek (FL) Sestak Mr. DREIER. I thank my friend for Herseth Sandlin Meeks (NY) Shea-Porter So I hope that we can defeat this yielding. Higgins Melancon Shuler rule. Mr. Speaker, I think it’s important Hill Michaud Sires And with that, I reserve the balance to note that a year ago this coming De- Hinchey Miller (NC) Skelton Slaughter of my time. cember, the structure that passed the Hinojosa Miller, George Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, may Hirono Mitchell Smith (WA) United States Senate with this so- Hodes Mollohan Snyder I inquire of my colleague whether he called not paid for is exactly what this Holden Moore (KS) Solis has any further speakers? Democratic Congress did to extend the Holt Moran (VA) Space Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I have no Honda Murphy (CT) Speier alternative minimum tax, the R&D tax further speakers, and I am prepared to Hooley Murphy, Patrick Spratt credit, and these other items 1 year Hoyer Murtha Stupak close. Inslee Nadler Sutton Ms. SLAUGHTER. I have no speak- ago. And so this is actually a change from what the Democratic Congress did Israel Napolitano Tanner ers, and we would be happy to have you Jackson (IL) Neal (MA) Tauscher close. a year ago to deal with this issue, and Johnson (GA) Oberstar Thompson (CA) Mr. DREIER. Let me yield myself I thank my friend for yielding. Johnson, E. B. Obey Thompson (MS) Ms. SLAUGHTER. I will reclaim my Kagen Olver Tierney such time as I may consume. Kanjorski Ortiz Towns Let me say again that I believe that time, and I will urge everyone to vote Kennedy Pallone Tsongas it is a mistake for us to be here impos- ‘‘yes’’ on the previous question and Kildee Pascrell Udall (CO) ‘‘yes’’ on this rule so that we can get Kind Pastor Udall (NM) ing this martial law rule at a very pre- Klein (FL) Perlmutter Van Hollen carious time in our Nation’s history as on with this important business of the Kucinich Peterson (MN) Vela´ zquez we’re dealing with the serious chal- House. As my colleague correctly Larsen (WA) Pomeroy Visclosky lenges that lie before us. points out, we have much, much work Larson (CT) Price (NC) Walz (MN) to do. Lee Rahall Wasserman I’m going to urge my colleagues to Levin Rangel Schultz vote ‘‘no’’ on the previous question. I yield back the balance of my time, Lewis (GA) Reyes Watson And if the previous question prevails, I and I move the previous question on Lipinski Richardson Watt will urge them to vote ‘‘no’’ on this the resolution. Lofgren, Zoe Rodriguez Waxman Lowey Ross Weiner rule so that we will be in a position The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Lynch Rothman Welch (VT) where we can bring up the very impor- question is on ordering the previous Mahoney (FL) Roybal-Allard Wilson (OH) tant item that will allow us to get question. Maloney (NY) Ruppersberger Woolsey AMT relief, allow us to provide incen- The question was taken; and the Markey Rush Yarmuth tives for alternative energy sources, Speaker pro tempore announced that NAYS—201 and allow us to deal with things like the ayes appeared to have it. Aderholt Deal (GA) Jones (NC) the research and development tax cred- Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, on that I Akin Dent Jordan it, which are so important to this coun- demand the yeas and nays. Alexander Diaz-Balart, L. Kaptur try. The yeas and nays were ordered. Bachmann Diaz-Balart, M. Keller Bachus Doolittle King (IA) b 2015 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Barrett (SC) Drake King (NY) ant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, Bartlett (MD) Dreier Kingston And while we do everything that we this 15-minute vote on ordering the Barton (TX) Duncan Kirk can to ensure we do not give a blank Biggert Ehlers Kline (MN) previous question on House Resolution check to those on Wall Street, I do be- Bilbray Emerson Knollenberg 1514 will be followed by 5-minute votes lieve that the American people want us Bilirakis English (PA) Kuhl (NY) on adoption of House Resolution 1514, if Bishop (UT) Everett LaHood to take action that will responsibly ordered; and suspending the rules and Blackburn Fallin Lamborn deal with the very important credit Blunt Feeney Lampson passing S. 2840. crisis so that automatic teller ma- Boehner Ferguson Latham The vote was taken by electronic de- Bonner Filner LaTourette chines will be able to get cash to indi- vice, and there were—yeas 211, nays Bono Mack Flake Latta viduals; so that the small businessmen Boozman Forbes Lewis (CA) 201, not voting 21, as follows: and -women throughout the United Boustany Fortenberry Lewis (KY) [Roll No. 666] Brady (TX) Fossella Linder States of America will be able to have Broun (GA) Foxx LoBiondo access to credit so that they will be YEAS—211 Brown (SC) Franks (AZ) Loebsack able to continue to thrive as busi- Abercrombie Brown, Corrine Davis (AL) Brown-Waite, Frelinghuysen Lucas nesses; so that the American people Ackerman Butterfield Davis (IL) Ginny Gallegly Lungren, Daniel Allen Capps Davis, Lincoln Buchanan Garrett (NJ) E. who, in fact, have met their obligation Altmire Capuano DeFazio Burgess Gerlach Mack in paying their mortgage, that they Andrews Cardoza DeGette Burton (IN) Gilchrest Manzullo won’t be saddled with the responsi- Arcuri Carnahan Delahunt Buyer Gingrey Marchant Baca Carson DeLauro Calvert Goode McCarthy (CA) bility for people who have been less Baird Castor Dicks Camp (MI) Goodlatte McCaul (TX) than responsible. Baldwin Chandler Dingell Campbell (CA) Granger McCotter So, Mr. Speaker, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote Barrow Childers Doggett Cannon Graves McCrery on the previous question, and as I said, Bean Clarke Donnelly Cantor Hall (TX) McHenry Berkley Clay Doyle Capito Hastings (WA) McHugh if in fact the previous question does Berman Cleaver Edwards (MD) Carney Hayes McKeon pass, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the rule. Berry Clyburn Edwards (TX) Carter Heller McMorris With that, I yield back the balance of Bishop (GA) Cohen Ellison Castle Hensarling Rodgers my time. Bishop (NY) Conyers Ellsworth Cazayoux Herger Mica Blumenauer Cooper Emanuel Chabot Hobson Miller (FL) Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, for Boren Costa Eshoo Coble Hoekstra Miller (MI) the purposes of the record only, I will Boswell Costello Etheridge Cole (OK) Hulshof Miller, Gary state why the majority has not taken Boucher Courtney Farr Conaway Hunter Moran (KS) the Senate bill, which as my colleague Boyd (FL) Cramer Fattah Crenshaw Inglis (SC) Murphy, Tim Boyda (KS) Crowley Foster Culberson Issa Musgrave pointed out passed rather handily in Brady (PA) Cuellar Frank (MA) Davis (KY) Johnson (IL) Myrick the Senate. Braley (IA) Cummings Giffords Davis, David Johnson, Sam Neugebauer

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McMorris Reichert Tancredo Poe Scalise Upton Emanuel Mahoney (FL) Sanchez, Loretta Rodgers Renzi Taylor Porter Schmidt Walberg Mica Reynolds Eshoo Maloney (NY) Sarbanes Terry Price (GA) Sensenbrenner Walden (OR) Miller (FL) Rogers (AL) Etheridge Markey Schakowsky Thornberry Putnam Sessions Walsh (NY) Miller (MI) Rogers (KY) Farr Marshall Schiff Tiahrt Radanovich Shadegg Weldon (FL) Miller, Gary Rogers (MI) Fattah Matheson Schwartz Tiberi Ramstad Shays Westmoreland Mitchell Rohrabacher Foster Matsui Scott (GA) Turner Regula Shimkus Whitfield (KY) Frank (MA) McCarthy (NY) Scott (VA) Moran (KS) Ros-Lehtinen Upton Rehberg Shuster Wilson (NM) Giffords McCollum (MN) Serrano Murphy, Tim Roskam Walberg Reichert Simpson Wilson (SC) Gillibrand McDermott Sestak Musgrave Royce Walden (OR) Renzi Smith (NE) Wittman (VA) Gonzalez McGovern Shea-Porter Myrick Ryan (WI) Walsh (NY) Reynolds Smith (NJ) Wolf Gordon McIntyre Sherman Neugebauer Sali Weldon (FL) Rogers (AL) Smith (TX) Young (AK) Green, Al McNerney Sires Nunes Saxton Westmoreland Rogers (KY) Souder Young (FL) Green, Gene McNulty Skelton Paul Scalise Whitfield (KY) Grijalva Meek (FL) Slaughter Pearce Schmidt NOT VOTING—21 Wilson (NM) Gutierrez Meeks (NY) Smith (WA) Pence Sensenbrenner Wilson (SC) Becerra Jefferson Stark Hall (NY) Melancon Snyder Peterson (PA) Sessions Cubin Kilpatrick Wamp Hare Michaud Solis Petri Shadegg Wittman (VA) Davis (CA) Langevin Waters Harman Miller (NC) Space Pickering Shays Wolf Davis, Tom Moore (WI) Weller Hastings (FL) Miller, George Speier Pitts Shimkus Young (AK) Engel Payne Wexler Herseth Sandlin Mollohan Spratt Platts Shuler Young (FL) Gohmert Pryce (OH) Wu Higgins Moore (KS) Stupak NOT VOTING—17 Jackson-Lee Scott (VA) Hill Moore (WI) Sutton (TX) Sherman Hinchey Moran (VA) Tanner Buyer Jefferson Wamp Hinojosa Murphy (CT) Tauscher Cubin Kilpatrick Waters ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Hirono Murphy, Patrick Thompson (CA) Engel Langevin Weller The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Hodes Murtha Thompson (MS) English (PA) Payne Wexler the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Holden Nadler Tierney Gohmert Pryce (OH) Wu ing in this vote. Holt Napolitano Towns Israel Stark Honda Neal (MA) Tsongas ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE b 2043 Hooley Oberstar Udall (CO) Hoyer Obey Udall (NM) The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Mr. SALAZAR and Ms. KAPTUR Inslee Olver Van Hollen the vote). Members have 2 minutes re- changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to Jackson (IL) Ortiz Vela´ zquez Jackson-Lee Pallone Visclosky maining in this vote. ‘‘nay.’’ (TX) Pascrell Walz (MN) Messrs. HIGGINS and ANDREWS Johnson (GA) Pastor Wasserman changed their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to Johnson, E. B. Perlmutter Schultz b 2051 Kagen Peterson (MN) Watson ‘‘yea.’’ Kanjorski Pomeroy Watt Mr. KUCINICH changed his vote from So the previous question was ordered. Kennedy Price (NC) Waxman ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ The result of the vote was announced Kildee Rahall Weiner So the resolution was agreed to. as above recorded. Kind Rangel Welch (VT) Klein (FL) Reyes Wilson (OH) The result of the vote was announced Stated for: Kucinich Richardson Woolsey as above recorded. Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, on Larsen (WA) Rodriguez Yarmuth A motion to reconsider was laid on rollcall No. 666, had I been present, I would the table. have voted ‘‘yea.’’ NAYS—200 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Aderholt Cole (OK) Hastings (WA) Akin Conaway Hayes f question is the resolution. Alexander Crenshaw Heller The question was taken; and the Bachmann Culberson Hensarling Speaker pro tempore announced that Bachus Davis (KY) Herger MILITARY PERSONNEL the ayes appeared to have it. Barrett (SC) Davis, David Hobson CITIZENSHIP PROCESSING ACT Bartlett (MD) Davis, Tom Hoekstra Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, on that I Barton (TX) Deal (GA) Hulshof The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- demand the yeas and nays. Biggert Dent Hunter finished business is the question on The yeas and nays were ordered. Bilbray Diaz-Balart, L. Inglis (SC) suspending the rules and passing the Bilirakis Diaz-Balart, M. Issa The SPEAKER pro tempore. This Bishop (UT) Doolittle Johnson (IL) Senate bill, S. 2840. will be a 5-minute vote. Blackburn Drake Johnson, Sam The Clerk read the title of the Senate The vote was taken by electronic de- Blunt Dreier Jones (NC) bill. vice, and there were—yeas 216, nays Boehner Duncan Jordan Bonner Ehlers Kaptur The SPEAKER pro tempore. The 200, not voting 17, as follows: Bono Mack Emerson Keller question is on the motion offered by [Roll No. 667] Boozman Everett King (IA) the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Boustany Fallin King (NY) YEAS—216 Brady (TX) Feeney Kingston CONYERS) that the House suspend the Abercrombie Boswell Clyburn Broun (GA) Ferguson Kirk rules and pass the Senate bill, S. 2840. Ackerman Boucher Cohen Brown (SC) Filner Kline (MN) The question was taken. Allen Boyd (FL) Conyers Brown-Waite, Flake Knollenberg Altmire Boyda (KS) Cooper Ginny Forbes Kuhl (NY) The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Andrews Brady (PA) Costa Buchanan Fortenberry LaHood opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Arcuri Braley (IA) Costello Burgess Fossella Lamborn in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Baca Brown, Corrine Courtney Burton (IN) Foxx Lampson Baird Butterfield Cramer Calvert Franks (AZ) Latham RECORDED VOTE Baldwin Capps Crowley Camp (MI) Frelinghuysen LaTourette Barrow Capuano Cuellar Campbell (CA) Gallegly Latta Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I de- Bean Cardoza Cummings Cannon Garrett (NJ) Lewis (CA) mand a recorded vote. Becerra Carnahan Davis (AL) Cantor Gerlach Lewis (KY) A recorded vote was ordered. Berkley Carson Davis (CA) Capito Gilchrest Linder Berman Castor Davis (IL) Carney Gingrey LoBiondo The SPEAKER pro tempore. This Berry Chandler Davis, Lincoln Carter Goode Lucas will be a 5-minute vote. Bishop (GA) Childers DeFazio Castle Goodlatte Lungren, Daniel The vote was taken by electronic de- Bishop (NY) Clarke DeGette Cazayoux Granger E. Blumenauer Clay Delahunt Chabot Graves Mack vice, and there were—ayes 416, noes 0, Boren Cleaver DeLauro Coble Hall (TX) Manzullo not voting 17, as follows:

VerDate Mar 15 2010 10:20 Apr 05, 2011 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR08\H28SE8.000 H28SE8 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with BOUND RECORD September 28, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 154, Pt. 16 22907 [Roll No. 668] Murphy, Tim Roskam Stearns sideration of the bill (H.R. 7202) to Murtha Ross AYES—416 Stupak amend the Internal Revenue Code of Musgrave Rothman Sullivan Abercrombie Davis (CA) Israel Myrick Roybal-Allard Sutton 1986 to extend certain expiring provi- Ackerman Davis (IL) Issa Nadler Royce Tancredo sions, to provide individual income tax Aderholt Davis (KY) Jackson (IL) Napolitano Ruppersberger Tanner relief, and for other purposes, which Akin Davis, David Jackson-Lee Neal (MA) Rush Tauscher was referred to the House Calendar and Alexander Davis, Lincoln (TX) Neugebauer Ryan (OH) Taylor Allen Davis, Tom Johnson (GA) Nunes Ryan (WI) Terry ordered to be printed. Altmire Deal (GA) Johnson (IL) Oberstar Salazar Thompson (CA) f Andrews DeFazio Johnson, E. B. Obey Sali Thompson (MS) Arcuri DeGette Johnson, Sam Olver Sa´ nchez, Linda Thornberry LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Baca Delahunt Jones (NC) Ortiz T. Tiahrt Bachmann DeLauro Jordan Pallone Sanchez, Loretta Tiberi (Mr. HOYER asked and was given Bachus Dent Kagen Pascrell Sarbanes Tierney Baird Diaz-Balart, L. Kanjorski Pastor Saxton permission to address the House for 1 Towns Baldwin Diaz-Balart, M. Kaptur Paul Scalise minute.) Tsongas Barrow Dicks Keller Pearce Schakowsky Turner Mr. HOYER. Ladies and gentlemen of Bartlett (MD) Dingell Kennedy Pence Schiff Udall (CO) the House, as for the schedule for the Barton (TX) Doggett Kildee Perlmutter Schmidt Udall (NM) Bean Donnelly Kind Peterson (MN) Schwartz balance of the day, I have had discus- Becerra Doolittle King (IA) Peterson (PA) Scott (GA) Upton sions with the minority. Mr. ARCURI Van Hollen Berkley Doyle King (NY) Petri Scott (VA) will be offering the rule on the energy Berman Drake Kingston Pickering Sensenbrenner Visclosky Berry Dreier Kirk Pitts Serrano Walberg extender bill. We will not vote on the Biggert Duncan Klein (FL) Platts Sessions Walden (OR) rule tonight. There will be no further Bilbray Edwards (MD) Kline (MN) Poe Sestak Walsh (NY) votes tonight. After discussion with Walz (MN) Bilirakis Edwards (TX) Knollenberg Pomeroy Shadegg the Republican side of the aisle, we Bishop (GA) Ehlers Kucinich Porter Shays Wasserman Bishop (NY) Ellison Kuhl (NY) Price (GA) Shea-Porter Schultz have agreed, and we will do a unani- Bishop (UT) Ellsworth LaHood Price (NC) Sherman Waters mous consent, but we will be coming in Blackburn Emanuel Lamborn Putnam Shimkus Watson at 8 a.m. tomorrow. Blumenauer Emerson Lampson Radanovich Shuler Watt Blunt English (PA) Larsen (WA) Rahall Shuster Waxman The reason for coming in at 8 a.m. to- Boehner Eshoo Larson (CT) Ramstad Simpson Weiner morrow, as I think all of you know, is Bonner Etheridge Latham Regula Sires Welch (VT) that the Jewish holidays start at sun- Bono Mack Everett LaTourette Rehberg Skelton Weldon (FL) down tomorrow night. To accommo- Boozman Fallin Latta Reichert Slaughter Westmoreland Boren Farr Lee Renzi Smith (NE) Whitfield (KY) date, therefore, our Members getting to Boswell Fattah Levin Reyes Smith (NJ) Wilson (NM) their homes to be with their families, Boucher Feeney Lewis (CA) Reynolds Smith (TX) Wilson (OH) it is necessary for us to complete our Boustany Ferguson Lewis (GA) Richardson Smith (WA) Wilson (SC) Boyd (FL) Filner Lewis (KY) Rodriguez Snyder Wittman (VA) business by, hopefully, no later than Boyda (KS) Flake Linder Rogers (AL) Solis Wolf 12:30. Therefore, we will be coming in Brady (PA) Forbes Lipinski Rogers (KY) Souder Woolsey an hour early. We haven’t discussed Brady (TX) Fortenberry LoBiondo Rogers (MI) Space Yarmuth this, but hopefully, perhaps, we could Braley (IA) Fossella Loebsack Rohrabacher Speier Young (AK) Broun (GA) Foster Lofgren, Zoe Ros-Lehtinen Spratt Young (FL) dispense with 1-minutes as well so we Brown (SC) Foxx Lowey can get right to the business at hand if Brown, Corrine Frank (MA) Lucas NOT VOTING—17 that’s possible. We will try to get all Brown-Waite, Franks (AZ) Lungren, Daniel Barrett (SC) Kilpatrick Vela´ zquez Members out of here by 12:30 so that we Ginny Frelinghuysen E. Cubin Langevin Wamp Buchanan Gallegly Lynch Engel Payne Weller can observe the holidays for our Jewish Burgess Garrett (NJ) Mack Gohmert Pryce (OH) Wexler colleagues. Burton (IN) Gerlach Mahoney (FL) Goode Rangel Wu I yield back the balance of my time. Butterfield Giffords Maloney (NY) Jefferson Stark Buyer Gilchrest Manzullo f Calvert Gillibrand Marchant ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Camp (MI) Gingrey Markey The SPEAKER pro tempore (during PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION Campbell (CA) Gonzalez Marshall OF H.R. 7201, ENERGY IMPROVE- Cannon Goodlatte Matheson the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Cantor Gordon Matsui ing in this vote. MENT AND EXTENSION ACT OF 2008 AND PROVIDING FOR CON- Capito Granger McCarthy (CA) 2103 Capps Graves McCarthy (NY) b SIDERATION OF H.R. 7202, TEM- Capuano Green, Al McCaul (TX) So (two-thirds being in the affirma- PORARY TAX RELIEF ACT OF Cardoza Green, Gene McCollum (MN) Carnahan Grijalva McCotter tive) the rules were suspended and the 2008 Carney Gutierrez McCrery Senate bill was passed. Mr. ARCURI. Mr. Speaker, by direc- Carson Hall (NY) McDermott The result of the vote was announced tion of the Committee on Rules, I call Carter Hall (TX) McGovern as above recorded. Castle Hare McHenry up House Resolution 1516 and ask for Castor Harman McHugh A motion to reconsider was laid on its immediate consideration. Cazayoux Hastings (FL) McIntyre the table. The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- Chabot Hastings (WA) McKeon f Chandler Hayes McMorris lows: Childers Heller Rodgers REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- H. RES. 1516 Clarke Hensarling McNerney Clay Herger McNulty VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Resolved, That upon adoption of this reso- Cleaver Herseth Sandlin Meek (FL) H.R. 7201, ENERGY IMPROVEMENT lution it shall be in order to consider in the Clyburn Higgins Meeks (NY) AND EXTENSION ACT OF 2008 House the bill (H.R. 7201) to amend the Inter- Coble Hill Melancon AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDER- nal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incen- Cohen Hinchey Mica ATION OF H.R. 7202, TEMPORARY tives for energy production and conserva- Cole (OK) Hinojosa Michaud tion, and for other purposes. All points of Conaway Hirono Miller (FL) TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2008 Conyers Hobson Miller (MI) order against consideration of the bill are Cooper Hodes Miller (NC) Mr. MCGOVERN, from the Com- waived except those arising under clause 10 Costa Hoekstra Miller, Gary mittee on Rules, submitted a privi- of rule XXI. The bill shall be considered as Costello Holden Miller, George leged report (Rept. No. 110–902) on the read. All points of order against the bill are Courtney Holt Mitchell waived. The previous question shall be con- Cramer Honda Mollohan resolution (H. Res. 1516) providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7201) to sidered as ordered on the bill to final passage Crenshaw Hooley Moore (KS) without intervening motion except: (1) one Crowley Hoyer Moore (WI) amend the Internal Revenue Code of hour of debate equally divided and controlled Cuellar Hulshof Moran (KS) 1986 to provide incentives for energy Culberson Hunter Moran (VA) by the chairman and ranking minority mem- Cummings Inglis (SC) Murphy (CT) production and conservation, and for ber of the Committee on Ways and Means; Davis (AL) Inslee Murphy, Patrick other purposes and providing for con- and (2) one motion to recommit.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 10:20 Apr 05, 2011 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR08\H28SE8.000 H28SE8 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with BOUND RECORD 22908 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 154, Pt. 16 September 28, 2008 SEC. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it extend and modify critical tax credits reached in the Senate, leaving many of shall be in order to consider in the House the for the production of electricity for re- the deal’s most important provisions in bill (H.R. 7202) to amend the Internal Rev- newable sources, ranging from wind, limbo rather than addressing them re- enue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax solar and geothermal energy to closed- sponsibly today. relief, and for other purposes. All points of loop and open-loop biomass. Earlier this week, the Senate passed order against consideration of the bill are They would provide tax credits for a comprehensive tax extenders package waived except those arising under clause 10 the production of efficient home appli- by an overwhelming and bipartisan of rule XXI. The bill shall be considered as ances. They would provide tax incen- vote of 92–3. This legislation included read. All points of order against the bill are tives for consumer purchases of energy- an $18 billion, fully offset energy tax waived. The previous question shall be con- efficient products. policy proposal as well as a partially sidered as ordered on the bill to final passage It would extend for 1 year the per- offset tax relief package, including an without intervening motion except: (1) one sonal income tax deductions for tuition hour of debate equally divided and controlled AMT patch to prevent middle class by the chairman and ranking minority mem- and education expenses, helping more families from being hit with an unprec- ber of the Committee on Ways and Means; middle class families send their chil- edented and unintended tax bill, along and (2) one motion to recommit. dren to college. It extends the State with important extensions of current SEC. 3. During consideration of H.R. 7201 or and local sales tax deductions. It pro- tax policy, disaster-related tax provi- H.R. 7202 pursuant to this resolution, not- vides our teachers with the ability to sions for the victims of the Midwest withstanding the operation of the previous claim a credit for out-of-pocket ex- floods and Hurricane Ike, and mental question, the Chair may postpone further penses they incur when purchasing health parity legislation. consideration of either bill to such time as may be designated by the Speaker. classroom supplies to better educate Understanding the delicate balance their children. It would extend the new The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- in his Chamber, Democrat Majority standard deduction for State and local tleman from New York is recognized Leader HARRY REID begged Speaker property taxes and for the child tax for 1 hour. PELOSI not to send the Senate back a Mr. ARCURI. Mr. Speaker, for pur- credit so working families would have different bill, he said, ‘‘because it won’t poses of debate only, I yield the cus- more of their hard-earned dollars to pass’’ and that, if the House ‘‘messes tomary 30 minutes to the gentleman spend where they would need it most— with our package, it will die.’’ on their families. It would extend the from Texas (Mr. SESSIONS). All time Rather than heeding these dire warn- yielded during consideration of this research and development tax credit. ings from their own party leader, this Last but certainly not least, it would rule is for debate only. Democrat leadership has decided to provide a 1-year extension of the Se- chop the legislation up into a number GENERAL LEAVE cure Rural Schools program, which is Mr. ARCURI. I ask unanimous con- of separate pieces, making substantive not only important to the western sent that all Members have 5 legisla- and negative changes to many of them, Members of this body but also to my tive days within which to revise and engaging in a game of legislative constituents who live near the Finger extend their remarks and to insert ex- chicken with the Senate rather than Lakes National Forest in Upstate New doing the responsible thing in making traneous materials into the RECORD. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there York. sure that important measures like help There are tax credits and extenders objection to the request of the gen- for victims of natural disasters, tax re- that just about every Member of this tleman from New York? lief for middle class families who are at There was no objection. body can agree on, and supporting this risk of being unintentionally caught by Mr. ARCURI. Mr. Speaker, I yield rule is simple common sense. We can a tax created for the super wealthy and myself such time as I may consume. provide tax relief and incentives to fairness for our Nation’s rural schools House Resolution 1516 provides for middle class families. We can spur in- are passed by this Congress before we the consideration of H.R. 7201, the En- novation. We can create tens of thou- leave town. sands of new jobs, green-collar jobs. We ergy Improvement and Extension Act b 2115 of 2008 and H.R. 7202, the Temporary can reduce our dependence on oil from Tax Relief Act of 2008. hostile nations, and we can reduce I am disappointed that this Democrat The rule provides 1 hour of debate, greenhouse gases at the same time. We majority thinks that scoring political equally divided and controlled by the can do this all in a fiscally responsible points on the eve of an election is more chairman and ranking minority mem- way, without pushing the burden back important than passing these meas- bers of the Committee on Ways and on the shoulders of our children and of ures. Means for both H.R. 7201 and H.R. 7202. our grandchildren. But, unfortunately, this kind of po- Mr. Speaker, allow me to cut right to Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues on litical gamesmanship has become all the point here. We’re here again to con- both sides of the aisle to support this too common in what Speaker PELOSI sider a rule that will allow us to debate rule and the underlying legislation. once promised would be the most hon- two very critical pieces of legislation: I reserve the balance of my time. est, open and ethical Congress in his- The first, the package that invests in Mr. SESSIONS. I want to thank the tory. This new House Democrat pack- clean, renewable energy and energy ef- gentleman from New York for yielding age, just introduced as a legislative ficiency to help create thousands of me the time and I yield myself such package at 5:30 this evening, includes new green-collar jobs and lower energy time as I may consume. much of the same legislative trickery costs for the American people; the sec- Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to that Democrats have already employed ond, a package that extends several these new record-breaking 65th and this week. Just before that, the Senate key tax credits and deductions for 66th closed rules being offered by this had already pronounced it dead on ar- small business owners and working Democrat-led Congress under their rival, making it a pointless and wasted families across this country. ‘‘anything goes’’ martial law and to endeavor, and also making it yet an- This Congress has shown a strong this process which continues to elevate other missed chance for this Democrat commitment to the pay-as-you-go rule politics over good policy and which House to do the right thing for Amer- adopted last January. Both pieces of continues to produce legislation that ican businesses, families and for rural legislation that this rule provides con- even Senate Democrat Majority Leader schools. sideration for are fully paid for. Let me HARRY REID has referred to as an at- Since this legislation was just intro- repeat that. They are fully paid for. tempt to snatch defeat from the jaws of duced, neither I nor most of my col- That means neither of these bills would victory. leagues in the House know what is ac- add to the enormous national debt that These last few hours that we’re here, tually included in this legislation. If continues to haunt us. this Democrat majority continues to this rush to the floor with tax legisla- In terms of substance, the two pieces do that because it guts a carefully ne- tion feels familiar to some Members, it of legislation we will consider would gotiated and bipartisan compromise should. They have seen this in the past,

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I don’t know where it stands a blank check is not provided to those first rushed to the floor without proper right now, maybe it’s 12 percent, I re- people who have engaged in such ter- review, it contained a $100 million dis- member seeing several weeks ago, rible, terrible behavior. parity that forced the House to pull maybe a couple of months ago, that the That’s what we should be dealing their first rule from the floor and approval rating for this institution was with at this moment, rather than pro- amend it to correct their work in the at 9 percent, 9 percent. ceeding with this measure that is going Rules Committee. I think that this measure right here nowhere. I have to say that even as we According to the Democrat staff, the is a perfect indication as to why the look at this measure that is going no- legislative gimmick now being used American people have such a low opin- where, it is flawed in an important consists of bringing two separate bills ion of the United States House of Rep- way. It’s flawed in an important way in to the floor. The first includes a num- resentatives and the Congress overall. that it actually ignores a very impor- ber of energy tax incentives for energy We have been presented with a meas- tant energy alternative. efficiency and conservation, which ure which would allow us to provide in- What is it that I have got in this along with the upcoming October 1 ex- centives for alternative energy sources, vial? I would say to my friend from piration of the ban on drilling for an opportunity to address the very, New York, it’s something called green American energy will go a long way to- very unfair tax that has been imposed crude, green crude, which was devel- wards fulfilling the House Republicans’ since 1969, started out taking on 155 oped by some professors from the long-term commitment to making sure people, now it’s over 22 million Ameri- Scripps Institution of Oceanography in we have an all-of-the-above strategy to cans who are unfairly facing the alter- San Diego, California, through a com- achieve America’s independence. native minimum tax, mental health pany called Sapphire Energy. Frankly, The second bill includes important parity, the research and development over the last couple of decades, a lot of tax provisions for America’s families tax credit, which is very important to effort has been put into looking at the trying to make ends meet and for my State, a litany of important items. development of algae as an energy American businesses trying to create Unfortunately, we are not doing that. source. jobs here in America, and to be com- How do we do it? Just as our friend Our colleague from San Diego, Mr. petitive with companies around the from Dallas said so thoughtfully, the BILBRAY, has just provided this to me. world. Measures like the research and majority leader of the United States We have the potential to take algae, development tax credit, the State and Senate, HARRY REID, was able to move what people see growing in swimming local sales tax deduction, and the de- through the Senate by a 93–2 vote, 93– pools, if those swimming pools aren’t duction for out-of-pocket expenses for 2 vote, the measure that would have al- being cleaned, algae, and turning that teachers are particularly important for lowed us to address these very impor- through existing oil refineries, into families, schools and businesses in my tant issues. gasoline to power automobiles to deal home State of Texas, and I am sure it Unfortunately, we have decided to with the environmental challenges would be true across the country. pull a stunt, and it really can only be that exist out there. Guess what: This I strongly support their inclusion in described as a stunt, because we know bill has no incentive whatsoever for this legislation. that what we are doing here is going pursuing the very important alter- I do not support, however, the inclu- nowhere, and we are doing this at 9:22 native energy source the people of Cali- sion of measures to permanently raise when the Philadelphia Eagles are play- fornia, and I believe the people around taxes on the American economy during ing, and we have got people focused on the country would like to see us pur- a time when the economic crisis is so a lot of other things. But most impor- sue, that being so-called green crude. great. To simply extend these, they tant for this institution, we have the My point is, we have a very flawed could have simply extended tax poli- responsibility of trying to deal with measure before us, a very flawed meas- cies, which would give people more the very serious credit crisis that ex- ure, but at least we should be able to money back home. Instead, we see ists in this country. We have chosen to deal with the alternative minimum what we have on the floor tonight. I ask all of my colleagues to vote waste time on something that is going tax, the research and development tax with me to defeat this rule so that this absolutely nowhere, as everyone credit, and some incentives for alter- House can end this political charade knows. native energy, and mental health par- and cover vote for its vulnerable Mem- Now, I will say that I feel very ity, by taking the measure that has bers and take up the better Senate op- strongly about the need to ensure that passed the Senate by a 93–2 vote and tion, which has already passed, to pro- we do not provide a $700 billion blank just be done with it and expend our vide American families and businesses check to those on Wall Street who have time and energy and effort deliberating with the tax relief they deserve. played a big role in exacerbating the over the very pressing credit crisis that Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of credit crisis that we have in this coun- exists in this country. my time. try. I have been hearing from the peo- My friend from Dallas is absolutely Mr. ARCURI. Mr. Speaker, I reserve ple whom I am privileged to represent right when he says that we are going to the balance of my time. in Southern California, and they join call for a ‘‘no’’ vote on the previous Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I would me in expressing their outrage, as I question. The reason that we want to like to inquire of my colleague from know Americans all across this coun- defeat the previous question is that we New York if he has any speakers on his try do. will be in a position, if we defeat the side. Why? Because there are people who previous question, to do exactly what Mr. ARCURI. At the present time, I are responsibly paying their mort- 93 of our colleagues in the other body have no speakers. gages. There are people who are respon- have chosen to do, and that is take up Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, at this sibly meeting their financial obliga- a clean tax extenders measure. time, I would like to yield such time as tions. To take their hard-earned tax Now, I know, and I had an exchange he may consume to the gentleman dollars and utilize those dollars to bail with the distinguished majority leader, from San Dimas, California (Mr. out people who have been less than re- my friend from Maryland, a couple of DREIER). sponsible is something that is out- days ago and the fact that there is a Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I thank rageous. desire, even though Mr. REID has said my friend from Dallas for yielding me That’s why, when we know it is es- that he does not want to take up the the time, and I want to thank him for sential that we take action and do measure out of the House, to deal with the very thoughtful arguments that he something to deal with this credit cri- having this tax extender bill paid for. has made. sis, we need to do it in a very delibera- But the fact is, exactly 1 year ago, this

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This bill is gen- for us rather than having to seek what should be paid for. Yet if you look at erated from the House of Representa- we need from overseas. what has been paid for and what hasn’t tives, where it should be. We need to quit paying an extra in- been paid for, it’s fascinating. The farm I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman cremental $400 billion to our friends bill, for example. No pay-fors whatso- from Tennessee (Mr. TANNER). across the ocean who we buy oil from. ever, as we proceeded with the farm Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, I thank They are using this $400 billion to build bill. the gentleman for yielding. new cities and new countries. That is If you look at the other items that We have a choice, another choice to- what Dubai is about. So it is not just a have come forward, there is a pick-and- night. The incentives in these extend- matter of blaming this on tax cuts. It choose standard for what is going to be ers are important to all Americans, is a reality that today what we need to paid for and what is not going to be and they are critical to job creation. do is to have a comprehensive plan paid for. We know that the American We can do this one of two ways. We can that deals not only with energy and the people, 22 million-plus who are saddled offset the cost of these extenders with- tax cuts that are on the floor tonight, with the penalty of the alternative out adding to this massive debt. That but to make sure that we quit spending minimum tax, very much want relief. is one of the reasons why we are in the so darn much money. That’s what the We can do exactly what we did last shape we are in right now. All of these problem is. year and take this unfair tax and make offsets that we have proposed to pay If we would approach that from a per- sure they are not saddled with that our way on these extenders have inter- spective that the American people un- burden. estingly enough been approved by the derstand, just like they do in their own We also know that the majority lead- Senate in one form or another. homes, then I think we would get a better sense of things. er in the Senate, Mr. REID, has said The very people who we are asking to The bottom line is we are here. We very clearly that he is not about to help us with the offsets don’t agree are here on a weekend, after we should take up this flawed measure from the with the bill. It is a simple choice. We have been at home, because we are House of Representatives. He has made can pass these tax incentives, fully dealing with a national crisis, a na- it clear. I am standing here, as a Re- paid for with noncontroversial offsets, tional emergency. There is no question approved by the business community publican, making the argument that about that. But the way you deal best and Senate Republicans, or we can pass has been propounded by the majority with it is not to then have new tax in- them and do what we have been doing, leader, the Democrat, in the United creases to take care of and pay for the and that is continue to borrow massive States Senate. tax cuts that you wanted that would amounts from overseas that have put What we need to do is defeat the pre- offset each other. vious question. When we do so, we will us, Americans, all of us, in a finan- So on the one hand you say sure, we be able to bring up the Senate measure, cially vulnerable position. are for you having a tax cut, but some- and we will be able to send that then to One of the offsets is included in the body else has to pay for it. In this case the President’s desk, because I am con- Senate bill that was sent over here, it is the employers. The employers in vinced that we will have strong bipar- and the other has been unanimously this country are the people who employ tisan support for that measure to deal approved by the Senate in times gone people. We should not be placing the with these important issues, not just by. So any suggestion that there is tax on employers. the alternative minimum tax, but tax something that is controversial or ob- This is a similar plan to what has incentives for alternative energy jectionable by the Senate as a reason taken place all around the country. sources, wind, solar and other very im- for inaction in a responsible manner by Many States tax employers. We can portant items that my constituents in the House simply doesn’t hold water. take one, for example, Illinois. The California and people across the coun- So, Mr. Speaker, I hope as we start a State of Illinois, 48 out of 50 in job cre- try want, mental health parity, an- new day here, and we have been work- ation because they enjoy doing what other important issue. Then, again, in ing all weekend on a very important the bill does tonight, taxing employers. our State of California, I know in the package for our country, that we can That is not a way to run a railroad. State of Maryland and other States in at least, on something this important It is very difficult for me to hear peo- the country, all kinds of innovative, and as noncontroversial as the offsets ple say it is just a de minimis tax, but creative ideas are coming forward, and are, do the responsible thing around we are providing all of these tax cuts that with a measure that by a 93–2 vote here for once. for business and research and develop- passed the Senate to deal with the re- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I really ment and all these things, and then search and development tax credit, we do enjoy having our colleagues come turn around and say on the other side, will be able to move forward. down and debating the issues at hand. it is not much of a tax. It is just de I have heard over and over that there is minimis. Well, it is equal. It is equal. b 2130 really nothing objectionable in this That is what happened, they equaled Then we will be able to expeditiously bill, except there is a new billion dollar this out. It is a offset. And the offset is proceed with the very important ques- permanent tax that is in the bill. a big tax on employers. That’s a prob- tion of dealing with our Nation’s credit I object to that. I object to that be- lem. crisis. cause what this is about is to tax em- The Republican Party is pleased to So, Mr. Speaker, I urge my col- ployers a billion dollars more over a be here tonight. We are pleased to leagues to join with the gentleman period of time than what they pay argue the important issues of the day. from Dallas, Mr. SESSIONS, in this today. That’s how you lose jobs. But we are going to vote no on raising quest to defeat the previous question. The gentleman wants to suggest that taxes. We are going to vote no on the If by chance the previous question tax cuts is the reason why we have this things that will hurt employers and passes, then I do urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on horrible economy. Oh, not true. It is employment in this country. the rule. because we spend too much. We spend It is a very difficult thing for the Mr. ARCURI. Mr. Speaker, my friend too much money. country to look up and know who to from California talks about what the What we ought to be doing is we believe any more. That is why this Senate is going to do, as he often in ought to be having more and more tax Congress is at a 9 percent approval rat- Rules talks about what the President cuts to spur this economy, just like ing. You can’t say on one side you’ve

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Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 sound. minute. minute to the gentleman from Ten- I will tell you, my neighbors don’t Mr. DREIER. I thank my friend for nessee (Mr. TANNER). think that is the case. They are paying yielding. And I would just like to say Mr. TANNER. Mr. Speaker, we have more for groceries and they are paying that Thomas Jefferson, as we all know, been following the gentleman’s eco- more for gasoline. They are losing jobs. said two thinking individuals can be nomic plan for this country since 2001. They are having a tough time. given the exact same set of facts and I tell you where the spending is, we are My constituents are better off than draw different conclusions. spending today this year somewhere, most. But this country is having a Mr. HOYER. If I could reclaim my depending on the interest rate, between tough time. And all of the things that time, are you disputing any of the facts $85–90 billion more on interest. This is they said their tax cuts would produce that I have recited? where the spending is. Interest is the and their economic program would Mr. DREIER. If the gentleman would second fastest growing part of the Fed- produce, just like Herbert Hoover and continue to yield. eral budget. We are borrowing money Calvin Coolidge, proved to be dead flat Mr. HOYER. I yield to my friend. Mr. DREIER. I thank my friend for and hocking this country to anybody wrong. yielding. on Earth who will let us have it. That Employment, we were going to spur is why spending is going up, all right. Mr. Speaker, I would say the answer employment, spur growth. Under Bill is yes. It is going up $85–90 billion a year since Clinton, the average monthly addition 2001 when they started this deal. Mr. HOYER. What facts are you dis- of jobs was 216,000 per month. Under If you want to continue to do that, puting that I have articulated? this President, under your economic we will see how much spending can Mr. DREIER. The last point that my slow down because you have to pay in- program, I don’t know whether any of friend just made had to do the with terest. you know how many jobs you have pro- issue of regulation. And if one looks at Mr. ARCURI. Mr. Speaker, I yield the duced over the last 90 months, but I Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER) will tell you, 38,000 per month. What is fact that there have been calls from 1 minute. the problem with that? The problem this side for adequate oversight, which Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, we hear with that is you need 100,000 jobs per raised consistently by our friends on these debates and they sound so simple month to stay even. the other side were arguments against on both sides. The public must be very Bill Clinton in the first 8 months of that. confused. They want low taxes. And his last year, which is analogous to Mr. HOYER. I understand. Reclaim- the gentleman from Texas talks about this year, added 1.4 million jobs in the ing my time, I will tell the gentleman, putting taxes down. The problem the job market. I’m sure he knows this, April 20, 2007, 4 gentleman from Texas has is he is a b 2145 months, actually 31⁄2 months after, as a member of a party that has controlled result of the election of 2006, the Amer- Under your economic program, Presi- this country’s government at the Fed- ican public gave us the responsibility dent Bush has lost 600,000. That’s a net eral level for almost a decade. The of leading, we passed regulatory legis- turnaround of 2 million jobs lost in this President has a veto pen, and he has lation through this House 4 months economy; not producing 1.4 and losing not allowed any spending that he into our term, after 6 years. didn’t like. 6. Very frankly, as you recall, Mike The problem, of course, is for a dec- Ladies and gentlemen, we’re here on Oxley, the chairman of the Banking ade their premise has been that they Sunday, at a quarter of 10 at night. Committee under the Republican lead- can spend money, and they spent Why? For the worst financial disaster ership, we passed regulatory legislation money at twice the rate that was spent that we’ve seen in this country since then. It was opposed by the administra- under the Clinton administration for 8 the Depression, or the Coolidge and tion. And Mike Oxley said, and I won’t years. Spending. But they didn’t pay Hoover years. Debt didn’t matter then say what he said, but essentially he for what they bought, because they call either under Mr. Coolidge or Mr. Hoo- said, in a different way, that the ad- that taxes. And they are correct. If you ver. Debt doesn’t matter, said the Vice ministration gave them the back of his buy things and you pay for them at the President of the United States. hand. Federal level, you pay for them with We’re here on this rule because we Mr. DREIER. If the gentleman would tax revenues. Now we have a very sim- believe debt does matter. And I under- continue to yield. ple solution, you can stop buying stand what the gentleman from Cali- Mr. HOYER. Let me just make one things. But they didn’t stop buying fornia said. We have a philosophical continuing point. So we have acted on things, they doubled the rate of growth disagreement. That philosophical dif- the regulatory field; but very frankly, of spending from about 31⁄2 to 7 percent. ference of agreement is we want men- what has happened is this administra- And they cut revenues. tal health parity, but we know it’s got tion said they didn’t believe regulation Now you don’t have to be much of a to be paid for. We want energy inde- was helpful to growing the economy, mathematician or an accountant to pendence and alternative energy re- and Senator MCCAIN, their candidate know what happens: Budgets, deficits, search and wind and solar, but we know for President, has said he’s the biggest spiraled. somebody’s got to pay for it. The aver- deregulator in town and doesn’t believe Now, of course, they didn’t worry age American family knows that. They in regulation. about that because the Vice President want solar heating in their home they So I tell my friend that, from a regu- of the United States, the Republican know somebody’s got to pay for it. latory standpoint, the articulation of Vice President, said debt doesn’t mat- Now we’re here, because right now, as policy by the present President and ter. That’s what he said. And you could a result of failure of this economic pro- your candidate for President has been see that they really meant it because gram, they can’t get a loan because that they do not believe in keeping the they have added $1.6 trillion, and that we’ve incurred so much debt that peo- referee on the field. is with a ‘‘T,’’ to the debt, deficit, ple have locked up because they’re not Mr. DREIER. Would the gentleman spending. sure loaning money is a safe thing for yield? And by the end of this year, they will them to do. That’s why we’re here to- Mr. HOYER. I will yield one more have doubled the national debt, and night, because of the failure of an eco- time, and then I want to conclude.

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We want to pass tleman just said, there is the prospect stated today, either on the amount of mental health parity. We want to pay of pulling this rule. It would be my spending, on the amount of debt in- for it so our grandchildren don’t pay hope that tomorrow, which is when curred under your economic policies, for it. We want to pass energy inde- suspension authority under the rules of the failure to create employment nec- pendence legislation, wind, solar, tax the House will begin once again, that essary to stay even with the growth in credits. We want to pass tax credits for the measure that has passed by a 93–2 the employment market, and the loss individuals. We want to pass tax cred- vote in the United States Senate, of jobs for 8 months in a row of 600,000- its for businesses to grow, but not by again, Democratic majority leader plus, as opposed to Bill Clinton’s, in incurring more debt because, notwith- HARRY REID has moved this measure the same comparable time frame, cre- standing Vice President CHENEY, debt and—— ating 1.4 million jobs. does matter, and it matters to our chil- Mr. HOYER. Will my friend yield on I ask the gentleman again, do you be- dren, it matters to our economy. And that? lieve that any of those statistics are that’s what’s happening with our econ- Mr. DREIER. I will in just one mo- inaccurate? omy; so much debt that it crunched us ment. Mr. DREIER. If the gentleman would down. And finally people said we’re not But what I would like to ask the ma- yield. jority leader is if we would be able to, Mr. HOYER. I yield to my friend. going to loan anymore, and we had Mr. DREIER. I thank my friend for that credit crisis. And that’s what this under suspension of the rules, bring up yielding. And let me just say, that if is all about. that measure so that the very impor- you take, obviously, a static period of Not only this bill, but this bill, by tant energy incentives for alternative time, I’m not going to dispute that. the way, is very much related to the sources, the alternative minimum tax, But my friend has also talked, Mr. bill we’re going to consider tomorrow, mental health parity, and the issue of Speaker, about a decade. And if one this $700 billion that the administra- the research and development tax cred- looks at the challenges that we have tion has asked us to come up with, and it, that those items could, in fact, see gone through with September 11, the I’m going to vote to do it. I’m going to whether or not, by a two-thirds vote, corporate scandals of the past and Hur- vote to do it because I think the guy on Democrats and Republicans could come ricane Katrina and a wide range of Main Street, the guy on the farm, the together to deal with that need that challenges, the sustained economic guy in the small business, the guy who the American people want, especially growth that the United States of wants a job, the guy who wants to pay relief of those 22 million Americans America has enjoyed over the past sev- his kid’s college expense, help him with who are unfairly saddled with that eral years, overcoming these tremen- it, the guy who wants to buy a new re- AMT. dous hurdles, has been something that frigerator because the old one broke Mr. HOYER. Will my friend yield? I believe, very sincerely, has been down, he needs to have availability of Mr. DREIER. I am happy to yield, of brought about by responsible economic credit, or his life is going to be very course, to my friend, the majority lead- policies. much undermined. That’s why we’re er. Now, my friend raised the issue of considering this bill tomorrow. That’s Mr. HOYER. Is my friend aware that stimulation, Mr. Speaker. why I’m going to vote for this bill to- we don’t have that bill? He talks a lot Mr. HOYER. Reclaiming my time, be- morrow. about a bill that we don’t have. He cause I want to end and don’t want to But I don’t delude myself that it’s talks a lot about a bill that the major- have a full debate on this. I’ve given the result of an economy that was ad- ity leader says in the Senate that he the gentleman some time. vantaged by the economic program won’t consider our bills. Is the gen- Let me say this: If the American pub- that we have seen over the last 8 years. tleman aware that we do not have the lic who is listening to this debate be- So I say to my friends that this rule, Senate bill? lieves the economy is in good shape, so we may ask to withdraw this rule. We Mr. DREIER. If I could reclaim my be it. They ought to act on that were going to call for a vote. We’ve time, I will say that I don’t know ex- premise. told people there aren’t going to be any actly where that stands at this point. In fact, we know the economy is not votes. We may ask to withdraw this Mr. HOYER. If the gentleman will in good shape. Notwithstanding the rule at this point in time and bring it yield again, I will inform him that we fact that when they offered their budg- back tomorrow, conclude the debate at do not have that bill. ets, after many of the events that the that point in time for however much Mr. DREIER. Let me just say, and I gentleman referred to, which have longer time that might take. But we know that’s obviously the position of been, obviously, troubling to the econ- have to get to, clearly, the bill to res- the majority leader, but I would hope omy, which were challenges to the cue our economy from the fiscal irre- very much that if we would agree to economy, but they continued to indi- sponsibility and the regulatory neglect bring that measure up under suspen- cate that they were going to balance that we have been experiencing for the sion of the rules, that we would be in a the budget. The budget deficit, debt, last 8 years in America. position to have that bill. And I know has doubled in 90 months, borrowed I hope Americans carefully consider the majority leader would be able to do more money from foreign governments the consequences of the economic pro- that. than all of the other Presidents com- gram that is being pursued, and frank- Let me just say, Mr. Speaker, that on bined, and we have a $1.6 trillion, ly, that Senator MCCAIN says he wants the issue of regulation, which my good which may go as much as $2 trillion op- to continue to pursue. We think that’s friend from Maryland raised, there is a erating deficit in the 8 years of this not prudent policy, it’s not good for lot of talk about the fact that there Bush administration, may go that our people. has not been enough regulation. I will high, as opposed to, I tell my friend I thank my friend for yielding the say that I believe that oversight of this, you’re at $1.6 trillion now and time. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is some- growing in the national deficits that Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, at this thing that was very important and has you’ve run up in 8 years. Under Bill time I would like to yield 5 minutes to played a role in exacerbating the eco- Clinton, $62.9 billion surplus and four the gentleman from San Dimas, Cali- nomic challenges that we have, number surplus years in a row. fornia. one.

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They’re very that was put into place following the thank my friend, Mr. ARCURI, my fol- similar to the Senate bill. Great Depression. And much of that low Blue Dog from New York. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The regulation played a role in exacer- I’m always intrigued by the argu- time of the gentleman has expired. bating the Great Depression. And while ments made on this floor. But, ladies Mr. ARCURI. I will yield the gen- we have attempted, Mr. Speaker, to and gentlemen, I need to tell you the tleman an additional minute. deal with changes, it is very, very ap- debate here today is about an under- Mr. BOYD of Florida. And it uses the parent that the marketplace has moved lying principle that most Americans same offsets as in the Senate energy dramatically ahead of the regulatory understand very well, but a principle amendment and mostly has to do with structure. that the folks who have been running oil production. It takes away some of And so what we need, and I know Washington, DC, for the last 8 years the favors that we’ve given away to the what Senator MCCAIN and what we be- don’t have a very good handle on. oil companies in the tax code and uses lieve is essential, is that we have a And that principle is, is that if you them in alternative energy production. 21st-century regulatory structure to want to buy something, in a business Those who oppose it say we ought not deal with the 21st-century economy or whether it be in running your local to do that, just leave the existing tax and 21st-century markets that exist home budget, or whether it be in a credits for the oil companies and don’t today. That is something that I hope local government, or in the Federal find any new pay-fors and just let it go. will be the silver lining to emerge from Government, if you’re going to buy The other thing that this bill does is the very dark cloud of the economic something, you have to be willing to it’s a 2-year extension of expiring busi- challenges that we have today. pay for it. We do that in our own home ness and individual tax credits that re- And I also have to say in response to budgets, we do it in our own businesses late to research and development, and an argument propounded by the distin- and our local governments. But in it also has provisions in it which go to guished majority leader, that if we be- Washington, DC, since 2001, we have the State and local sales tax deduct- lieve that the economy is in great said to the American people, You don’t ibility for individuals, mental health shape today, take no action. have to operate the Federal Govern- parity, and a third provision which ad- Mr. Speaker, I would say to my ment that way. We can spend and buy dresses the education needs of those friend, the majority leader, that no anything we want, but we really don’t who have rural schools and who have one, no one believes that the economy have to pay for it. We will go into the United States forests in their counties. is in great shape today, and we all are capital markets and borrow the money. This is paid for—now get this—this is trying to work in a bipartisan way to There are many of us who have been paid for by offshore deferred compensa- make sure we deal with this credit cri- saying for years that that will work for tion: those people who take their sis. And while I am virulently opposed a while, but when the economic mar- money offshore and put it in an ac- to any measure that would provide a kets, the financial markets, figure out count so they won’t have to pay U.S. $700 billion blank check to those on what is going on, then the house of taxes on it. Wall Street who are, in many ways, re- cards will come tumbling town. We The SPEAKER pro tempore. The sponsible for this problem, I do believe have been told for years, up until last time of the gentleman has again ex- that it is essential that some action be Wednesday afternoon a week ago, pired. taken to ensure that ATMs are able to about 10 days ago, that everything was Mr. ARCURI. I yield an additional get their cash out, so that small busi- good, the underlying economy was minute to the gentleman. ness men and women will be able to good even though many of us have been Mr. BOYD of Florida. It would be have credit so that their businesses can saying there are problems looming. awful to ask those people to pay for a thrive, so that we are able to get our On Thursday afternoon, the Sec- spending program we may have or an- economy growing again. retary of the Treasury of this adminis- other tax cut, wouldn’t it? Also, the So I will say, Mr. Speaker, that eco- tration and the Federal Reserve Chief other part is worldwide interest alloca- nomic growth is absolutely essential. appointed by this President, came to tion. Again, moneys that are taken off- And it is true that we are in the midst Congress, House and Senate, Repub- shore, companies, major public compa- of an economic slowdown today, but it lican and Democratic leaders, and said, nies that operate in other places and is also apparent that, following the tre- ‘‘Ladies and gentlemen, we have a cri- get a tax break because they operate in mendous challenges that existed in the sis. The financial markets are about to other places in addition to the United early part of this decade that began crash, and we need $700 billion to res- States. with the tragedy of September 11 of cue the financial markets and the This is the right thing to do. This is 2001, we have enjoyed strong, bold, dy- economy of this Nation.’’ Seven hun- a very basic principle that our con- namic economic growth up until re- dred billion dollars. Just 3 days ago stituents understand that if we’re cently. we’d been told everything was cool. going to have a spending program, if And so the notion of arguing that all The underlying problem is the fiscal the United States Government buys of the policies that have been put into and monetary mismanagement of this something, it’s going to have to pay for place, tax cuts that have stimulated government by this administration for it, and we ought to start right here economic growth are somehow respon- the last 8 years. And the chickens have today. sible for the economic slowdown today come home to roost, as they say back I thank my friend. is preposterous. home. That’s the underlying discussion Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, we will we’re having here today about whether reserve our time. b 2200 we would pay for a spending program Mr. ARCURI. Mr. Speaker, I would We need to look at the fact that we or tax cut or whether we just go into like to let my friend know that I am have had an antiquated regulatory the capital markets to borrow it. about to withdraw this rule. So if he structure that should have been pro- You can’t spend your way out of this. has any statements that he would like viding adequate oversight in dealing You can’t tax-cut your way out of it. to make, I would like to offer him an with this issue, and I join with my col- You need good, solid economic fiscal opportunity. league in urging a ‘‘no’’ vote on the and monetary policy, and we haven’t Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, it’s my previous question so that we can bring been getting it. understanding the gentleman is going

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Res. 1517) providing for Mr. DREIER, former chairman of the VENING OF THE FIRST SESSION consideration of the bill (H.R. 3997) to Rules Committee. OF THE 111TH CONGRESS amend the Internal Revenue Code of I would have added that there is one 1986 to provide earnings assistance and common denominator between the Mr. ARCURI. Mr. Speaker, I send to tax relief to members of the uniformed good times and the bad times, and that the desk a joint resolution and ask services, volunteer firefighters, and common denominator is the House of unanimous consent for its immediate Peace Corps volunteers, and for other Representatives that was run by the consideration. purposes, which was referred to the Republican Party. The Clerk read the title of the joint House Calendar and ordered to be If you look at the first 4 years of resolution. printed. President Clinton’s tenure, it was a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, by horrible economy. Once Republicans objection to the request of the gen- direction of the Committee on Rules, I came in, it was all about getting a bal- tleman from New York? call up House Resolution 1517 and ask anced budget. And we did achieve a bal- There was no objection. for its immediate consideration. anced budget. We had to fight to do The text of the joint resolution is as The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- that. That’s what 1994 was all about; follows: lows: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001—until 2001, H.J. RES. 100 H. RES. 1517 surpluses. During that period of time, Resolved by the Senate and House of Resolved, That upon adoption of this reso- we doubled the size of the economy in Representatives of the United States of lution it shall be in order to take from the 12 years. Doubled the size of the econ- America in Congress assembled, Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. 3997) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide omy in 12 years. That was a goal. SECTION 1. DAY FOR CONVENING OF ONE HUN- earnings assistance and tax relief to mem- That’s growing the economy. DRED ELEVENTH CONGRESS. bers of the uniformed services, volunteer The first regular session of the One Hun- We did that because we need to do firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers, and dred Eleventh Congress shall begin at noon that in the face of world competition. for other purposes, with the Senate amend- on Tuesday, January 6, 2009. During our first 219 years, we went ment to the House amendment to the Senate from a zero to a $6.5 trillion economy, SEC. 2. DATE FOR COUNTING 2008 ELECTORAL amendment thereto, and to consider in the VOTES IN CONGRESS. and then in 12 years doubled it to $13.8. House, without intervention of any point of The meeting of the Senate and House of order, a motion offered by the chairman of I do admit, and I’m sorry, and I have Representatives to be held in January 2009 to take the blame for it, we have had the Committee on Financial Services or his pursuant to section 15 of title 3, United designee that the House concur in the Senate too much spending under Republicans States Code, to count the electoral votes for amendment to the House amendment to the not last year and this year, but for the President and Vice President cast by the Senate amendment with the amendment years prior to that because we did electors in December 2008 shall be held on printed in the report of the Committee on things that were necessary to protect January 8, 2009 (rather than on the date spec- Rules accompanying this resolution. The this country. Finally secured our bor- ified in the first sentence of that section). Senate amendment and the motion shall be der, made sure that we had, within this The joint resolution was ordered to considered as read. The motion shall be de- country, a safe airline system, the De- be engrossed and read a third time, was batable for three hours equally divided and partment of Homeland Security. Lots read the third time, and passed, and a controlled by the chairman and ranking mi- motion to reconsider was laid on the nority member of the Committee on Finan- of spending. Lots of money. Lots of em- cial Services. The previous question shall be ployees. We’ve avoided getting an at- table. considered as ordered on the motion to final tack on this country since 9/11/2001. f adoption without intervening motion. SEC. 2. During consideration of the motion I’m proud of what we’re doing, and HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW we need to keep giving confidence to to concur pursuant to this resolution, not- the American people that the United Mr. ARCURI. Mr. Speaker, I ask withstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may, postpone further States Congress can debate the ideas, unanimous consent that when the House adjourns on this legislative day, consideration of such motion to such time as and present them to the American pub- may be designated by the Speaker. lic. it adjourn to meet at 8 a.m. tomorrow. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tlewoman from New York is recognized time of the gentleman has expired. objection to the request of the gen- tleman from New York? for 1 hour. Mr. ARCURI. Mr. Speaker, I would Ms. SLAUGHTER. Thank you, Mr. There was no objection. just like to point out in response to my Speaker. friend from Texas for his comments is f For the purpose of debate only, I that he said that when the Republican RECESS yield the customary 30 minutes to my Congress came in during President friend from California (Mr. DREIER). All The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Clinton’s administration, it was all time yielded during consideration of ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair about balancing the budget. It may the rule is for debate only. I yield my- declares the House in recess subject to very well have been. I wasn’t here at self such time as I may consume. I also the call of the Chair. that point. ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 10 It’s just when I think about it, it’s bers be given 5 legislative days in minutes p.m.), the House stood in re- unfortunate that they forgot about which to revise and extend their re- cess subject to the call of the Chair. that when President Bush took over marks on House Resolution 1517. the White House. Totally forgot about f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there it. And in fact built up the largest defi- b 0002 objection to the request of the gentle- cits that we’ve ever seen in this coun- woman from New York? try. AFTER RECESS There was no objection. And they had some other priorities, The recess having expired, the House Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I am and that was giving tax breaks to the was called to order by the Speaker pro saddened to say that rarely has this wealthiest Americans, spending the tempore (Mr. JACKSON of Illinois) at 12 body met under more dire cir- surplus that we had on tax breaks for o’clock and 02 minutes a.m. cumstances. Our stock market is a

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Although the administration’s initial This is the greatest financial crisis I have heard from hundreds of my proposal called for no congressional or since Herbert Hoover’s administra- constituents who are enraged at the agency oversight, Democrats will re- tion’s lack of oversight led our Nation lack of oversight that caused this quire an appointed oversight panel to into the Great Depression. mess. Congress is going ahead with this frequently report to the Congress— We cannot steer ourselves through intervention because we’ve been monthly—on what the Secretary of the this crisis until we fully understand warned that without it, Main Street Treasury is doing. the road that we took to get here. could feel as much pain as Wall Street. In addition, Democrats insisted that After all, if we do not know what went When deregulation happened in the the nonpartisan Government Account- wrong, how can we be sure to get it last century, it led to bread lines and ability Office, the GAO, will have an of- right in the future? Hoovervilles. Today, the New Direction fice inside the Department of Treasury Like so many Americans and Mem- Congress is working to shield Main to handle the funds. This will help to bers of the New Direction Congress, I Street from all of that and to lead us ensure any money spent is done in a am deeply disappointed by this admin- out of this mess to a brighter and more way that is responsible to the Amer- istration’s reckless deregulation that prosperous future. ican people. wrecked our once-booming economy. As FDR said, ‘‘There are many ways We are committed to using as little Since the beginning of his first ad- of going forward, but only one way of taxpayer money as is absolutely nec- ministration, President Bush has put standing still.’’ And after much delib- essary, and we are set on recovering incompetent people in charge of the eration, we are moving forward with a every cent. Nation’s most critical regulatory agen- bill that we hope will benefit all Amer- Oversight and Government Reform cies; but because of this administra- icans. We believe and hope that this Committee Chairman HENRY WAXMAN tion, big business always came first. legislation can begin to stabilize our will begin his oversight hearings next A complete loss of transparency and markets and start recovering consumer Wednesday. And in January with a new a reliance on voluntary measures led to confidence. the total deregulation of the financial One week ago, we were handed an ul- Congress and a new President, we will services industry. Yet as SEC Chair- timatum for a blank check of $700 bil- be ready to reinstate the regulations so man Christopher Cox said this week, lion which lacked the very account- cavalierly removed by the administra- ‘‘The last 6 months have made it abun- ability and transparency—let me re- tion which believed that the financial dantly clear that voluntary regulation peat that because this is so impor- industry could regulate itself—and it does not work.’’ tant—that demand for the bailout has with very dire results. He went on to say the program was lacked the very accountability and Finally, Democrats pushed to ensure ‘‘fundamentally flawed from the begin- transparency that contributed to the that the government receives shares of ning, because investment banks could problem in the first place. And many any company that it provides with aid. opt in or opt out of supervision volun- safeguards, I’m happy to say, have been After agreeing to rescue AIG from fil- tarily. The fact that investment bank added to this bill since that time. ing for bankruptcy, the government re- holding companies could withdraw We’ve worked hard to ensure that ceived a nearly 80 percent share in that from this voluntary supervision at this package benefits consumers and company. The action was reassuring their discretion ‘‘diminished the per- homeowners more than it does the peo- enough to the market that people are ceived mandate’’ and ‘‘weakened its ef- ple who caused the crisis. We vowed now clamoring to buy the AIG assets. fectiveness.’’ that any bill that we passed would in- By making sure the government gets As President Franklin D. Roosevelt clude serious oversight and trans- shares of companies that we aid, Demo- said, ‘‘We have always known that parency of any funds provided to the crats are working to revitalize this in- heedless self-interest was bad morals. Secretary of the Treasury, and that’s dustry in a way that will benefit the We now know that it is bad economics exactly what this proposal does. taxpayers who are funding this rescue as well.’’ As the Speaker said, we have a three- until the industry recovers; and by This administration should have part plan to reinvest, reimburse, and to doing so, the New Direction Congress is heeded Roosevelt’s advice and followed reform. standing up for swift action to ensure a his path to economic recovery by re- We will first rescue the troubled more sound economic future for all instituting important regulations on credit and financial markets to sta- Americans. Wall Street. It is shocking and shame- bilize and to reinvest in our economy Mr. Speaker, we saw what happens ful that it took this catastrophe to and insulate hardworking Americans; when an administration deregulates in- show the administration that big busi- second, we will reimburse the taxpayer dustry to a point where insecure com- ness cannot be expected to regulate for every dime as the plan begins to panies are expected to police them- itself in good conscience. work; and third, we will reform how selves. And that is why this Democrat- A recent survey by the University of business is done on Wall Street with no led Congress is doing everything pos- Michigan found that 9 in 10 Americans more golden parachutes for CEOs, sible to ensure that America keeps feel that the economy is in a recession. trimmed executive compensation, and working and that the government is It took a crisis of this magnitude to sweeping congressional investigation working for America. teach this administration what the and regulations to prevent future I reserve the balance of my time. American people clearly knew. And abuses. every day that Americans see the fi- By passing this bill, we’re standing b 0015 nancial sector falter, they lose con- up for all Americans by ensuring that Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I would fidence in our economy. With many of there will be no help for Wall Street like to begin by thanking my friend the country’s major financial institu- without this help for Main Street. from New York, the distinguished tions declaring bankruptcy or on the We’re standing up for taxpayers by en- Chair of the Committee on Rules, the verge of declaring bankruptcy, we no suring that this is not a blank check, gentlewoman from Rochester for yield- longer have a choice on whether to and we are standing up for homeowners ing me the time. I yield myself such offer a rescue package. The alter- by taking actions to prevent fore- time as I may consume. native, we’ve been told, is pure dis- closures that are driving down home Mr. Speaker, like most of my col- aster. values across America. leagues, I’m mad as hell that we are

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I’m angry nomic circumstances, but we also know chutes are banned entirely. at Wall Street bankers. I’m angry at that rushing into a flawed approach Now, Mr. Speaker, the Federal Treas- mortgage brokers. I’m angry at indi- would benefit no one and risk plunging ury will also get equity in the compa- viduals who have chosen to live way our economy into deeper turmoil. nies that ask for help so that the tax- beyond their means, creating an anger From the outset, we demanded payers will reap the benefits of their level among those very responsible strong protections for taxpayer dollars. assistance. There will be bipartisan Americans who are paying their mort- We demanded transparency and ac- oversight of this process every step of gages, meeting their car payments, and countability. We demanded that the fi- the way, so that Republicans can con- their other responsibilities. And I’m nancial burden of any assistance not tinue to ensure full transparency and angry at Washington, D.C., all the way ultimately lie with the taxpayers. We accountability. around. believe, Mr. Speaker, very strongly Most important of all, the over- Mr. Speaker, the underlying financial that these provisions had to be the pil- whelming message that has come from rescue bill that is before us this morn- lars of any financial rescue plan, and my constituents is that there must be ing is the product of very difficult ne- we knew that we had the backing of no blank check. Treasury must report gotiations to address extremely chal- our constituents in our efforts. to Congress in order to keep the assist- lenging economic circumstances. Our Over the past week, like all of my ance program going; and, Mr. Speaker, economy, as we all acknowledge, is colleagues I’m sure, I’ve received hun- after 5 years, if the taxpayers have lost under tremendous duress right now, dreds of calls, e-mails, and letters de- a single penny in this process, the and it can be felt all across America by manding that the taxpayers do not foot President will have to submit a plan to individuals and families from all walks the bill for the poor choices of troubled Congress to recoup the funds from the of life. businesses. I have to say that the most participating companies. While the dire circumstances of re- interesting thing about the concerns In short, the taxpayers have a 100 cent weeks have dominated the head- that were expressed to me was that percent guarantee that they will not be lines, working Americans have been left holding the check for this rescue they were clearly growing out of a true witnessing our national economic woes plan, and we felt very strongly about grassroots movement. There was no ad- for many months. Long before the fall ensuring that safeguard. vocacy group motivating those who of large investment banks or high pro- Now, Mr. Speaker, we are all dis- were contacting us. There was no orga- file bailouts, they felt substantial eco- mayed that we must take action at all. nized effort on the part of special inter- nomic pressure. They have faced steep- I don’t believe any of us ever thought est groups. ly rising energy and food prices, while that we would face the grim reality of I was hearing from hundreds and hun- fearing for their jobs and their homes. our current economy or the prospect of dreds of working Americans who have As housing markets have crumbled and crafting a plan to rescue our financial been following the news reports and the credit crunch has ensued, the gulf markets. Because we, as Republicans, the negotiations. They felt very between Main Street and Wall Street stuck to our guns, we have before us strongly that the initial proposal was has never seemed so huge. today a bill that will help to get our But, Mr. Speaker, the reality is the simply unfair to the taxpayers. They economy back on track without put- two have never been more closely en- told me in no uncertain terms that any ting the burden on the backs of the twined than they are right now. Fore- deal without taxpayer protections, ac- American taxpayer. closures on Main Street caused the countability and oversight was totally With strong oversight, account- value of many Wall Street assets to unacceptable, and with that, I’m in ability and a guarantee that the Fed- plummet. The resulting credit crunch complete agreement. eral Treasury will be fully repaid, we has paralyzed growth at businesses, Mr. Speaker, for several days our can restore confidence in our economy. large and small. Democratic colleagues proceeded with We can put ourselves back on the path This, in turn, has stunted job cre- negotiations without any regard for ex- to growth and job creation. And per- ation and driven up unemployment. actly these kinds of provisions that Re- haps most important, we can dem- The falling stock market threatens publicans were insisting on. As a re- onstrate to the American people that, working Americans’ pensions, retire- sult, the negotiations went nowhere. when bipartisanship prevails, their de- ment plans, and savings. Republicans were resolute in their in- mands are heard and implemented. From the very beginning of this proc- sistence that any deal must not leave I have to say that as we listen to ess, Republicans have known that we the taxpayers on the hook for this $700 these messages which have come from needed to craft an effective rescue billion rescue plan. our constituents, as I said first and package that returns our entire econ- We are here this morning with a bi- foremost, there has been this very omy to sound footing. We knew that we partisan package because we, as Repub- strong and compelling argument that simply could take an approach that licans, remained committed to our the taxpayer not be responsible for pits Main Street and Wall Street principles and were finally given a seat shouldering this responsibility, but against each other. As housing prices at the table. The deal that has been there were a wide range of other con- have collapsed, job creation has stag- crafted will allow the Treasury to cerns that came to the forefront. nated and the stock market has fallen, unclog the financial markets and help I have an e-mail that came into our we have all suffered. begin the process of restoring our office from a man in Arcadia, Cali- An effective economic plan is badly economy’s strength and vitality, but it fornia, who wrote, I am writing to ex- needed to restore our economy and cre- does so without providing a taxpayer- press my strong request that, with re- ate opportunity and prosperity for all funded windfall for Wall Street. And I spect to the current financial ‘‘bail- Americans. We simply don’t have the want to repeat that, Mr. Speaker. This out’’ bill, you vote against it unless option or ability to save Wall Street package moves ahead without pro- there’s a provision that has been made without creating opportunity on Main viding a taxpayer-funded windfall for to assure that those executives of com- Street and vice versa. those on Wall Street. panies that will receive funds in ex- This is not a battle of us versus This bill requires companies to pay- change for their under-performing them. Mr. Speaker, we have to remem- to-play. There’s no free lunch here. mortgages, they are restricted in their ber that we are all in this together as Any company that comes to us for as- ability to use government funds to pay Americans. sistance must cover their risk by pay- excessive compensation.

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And But the economic instability was re- unions want representation, they again, I will say there is plenty of solved in the financial system in a should purchase enough stock to be blame, plenty of blame to go around. I much more disciplined and rigorous able to elect a board member. know my colleagues on the other side way than taxpayers printing money for This is a message that has come of the aisle will want to expend time Wall Street. through consistently, and I’m happy to and energy blaming the deregulation In those days, the FDIC, not through say, in this package, there is not going and the policies that have been pro- a taxpayer bailout, but through careful to be this government or union rep- pounded over the past several years, use of FDIC’s considerable power, re- resentation provided onto the boards of but in the exchange that I had with the solved thousands of problem situations. these companies. distinguished majority leader—now No cash changed hands. A system of There was also, Mr. Speaker, great last night since it’s 12:31 in the morn- net worth certificates issued by FDIC concern raised by many of my con- ing here in Washington—when I was was used to get through the credit stituents that the organization known last night in this exchange with the shortage. FDIC regulated transactions as ACORN, which is a very, very con- majority leader, we were talking about with banks, through a system of subor- troversial organization under very the challenges that existed in the post- dinated debentures and promissory harsh criticism for improprieties, was depression era legislation that was notes, was enacted. FDIC assumed initially going to be receiving funding, moved forward. power over executive salaries and con- and I’m very happy to report to our And frankly, we, in the past several trolled dividends to restore health and colleagues that not one penny will be years, have been living with very anti- rigor to the market. going to that organization known as quated, post-depression era regulation, The FDIC adopted a contingency plan ACORN. and we have even seen the marketplace to nationalize all institutions in the There was another provision that had change dramatically. And over the past event it was necessary. The cost of the been included in the bill, Mr. Speaker, couple of decades we have seen a band- entire enterprise was $1.8 billion, re- the so-called ‘‘cram down provision,’’ aid approach to respond to much of solving over $100 billion in problem in- whereby we would see bankruptcy that depression-era regulation with stitutions from the FDIC insurance courts actually establishing something which we still contend. fund, paid for by the banks, not the that the marketplace should do, that What is needed, Mr. Speaker, is a 21st taxpayers. In other words, the market being the interest rates that are paid century regulatory structure to deal was used to heal the market, not set up by those who hold mortgages. That is with the freedom that exists in this a big government bureaucracy at the not provided. That is not going to be 21st century marketplace. And that’s U.S. Treasury, run and overseen by the allowed under this provision. why, while adequate accountability, very reckless people who caused these And, also, I have to say that there’s transparency, supervision, and over- problems in the first place. a so-called mark-to-market accounting sight is essential, I caution my col- Today’s economic challenge is a cred- structure, which has dramatically di- leagues who believe that with passage it crisis, not a liquidity crisis. This bill minished the value of properties, and I of this legislation they can embark on does not address that. The housing personally believe that the mark-to- this very, very zealous quest to dra- bubble that burst is at the heart of our market accounting structure should be matically increase the regulatory bur- dilemma. Until Main Street housing completely abandoned. This legislation den on the marketplace. foreclosures are remedied, the situa- calls for a study which I hope very The rest of the world has recognized tion will not improve. This bill does much will lead to that because it has that freedom is the answer; freedom is not address the serious mortgage work- played a role in creating some of the the answer and free markets are the out and mortgage servicing challenges tremendous inequities that we see in answer. And that’s why I hope that, as facing Main Streets across this Nation. our economy today. we move forward from this package, we Taking a trillion dollars of taxpayer do not in any way take a retrograde money and buying bushels of unknown b 0030 step in our quest to ensure that we pur- and unvalued paper is not smart. It And as I mention in my statement, sue that. will delay resolution of that housing the notion that those on Wall Street, With that, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the crisis. In fact, this bill actually asks who are in many ways responsible for balance of my time. taxpayers to buy a garbage truckload this, would somehow be able to con- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I of worthless paper, everything from tinue receiving these golden para- yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman subprime auto loans, to foreign bank chutes, multimillion dollar packages of from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR). loans, to hedge fund paper, to credit benefits, the fact that we will prevent Ms. KAPTUR. With the highest re- swaps. Every reckless Wall Street deal that with this legislation is something gard for the chairwoman of the Rules thought up these past several years that I think is very, very important as Committee, I rise, regrettably, in oppo- they want to dump on us. We say: No. we proceed. sition to this closed rule and against Now, this bill also does nothing for And so, again, first and foremost, the bailout bill. reform, for example, to address the taxpayers, Mr. Speaker, should not be We need the right deal, not a fast shortcomings of the SEC, which has saddled with this responsibility. And deal. The White House is counting on done more than any other regulatory this bipartisan package guarantees fear to propel this Congress into hasty body to cause this problem by its false that they will not be saddled with this and inappropriate action on a Wall accounting, overinflated leverage ra- because of the fact that within this 5- Street bailout that is not in the inter- tios, and by destroying fair value ac- year period of time the President, if est of our Republic. There is a better counting. one single penny of taxpayer dollars is way. In fact, it is as likely the expendi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The found to have been utilized, there is a ture of $700 billion will actually stand time of the gentlewoman has expired. provision whereby the President of the in the way of the most effective means Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I United States must come to us with a to remedy the economic challenges fac- yield the gentlewoman an additional 10 package which will most likely call on ing us. seconds. those institutions which have been the The Bush administration says we are Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I would direct beneficiaries of this program, facing the worst financial crisis in like to also yield my friend 10 seconds.

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And yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from an independent Emergency Financial then of course we’ve heard some Mem- Ohio (Mr. KUCINICH). Crimes Unit to investigate the malfea- bers of this body accuse minorities for Mr. KUCINICH. I thank the sance, securities fraud, false account- being the cause of this debacle. How in- gentlelady for her kindness. ing, and insider trading that were the sulting. How unreal. And how untrue. I rise in opposition, regretfully, to root causes of this extravagance that What we need to do is to work to- the rule and to the underlying bill. If must now be resolved in a rigorous and gether, as my constituents have asked. we really wanted to protect the tax- thoughtful manner. This bill does not One constituent said, show me what payers, we wouldn’t be paying cash for do it. Draft the right deal, not a fast the catastrophic event would be. One trash, $700 billion in taxpayers’ funds deal. said, I’m a community banker, and I which turns our beloved U.S. Treasury I thank the gentlelady and the gen- have never loaned, if you will, a into a toxic landfill. tleman for yielding. subprime loan. And I’m well capital- This plan is a $700 billion bailout of Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, at this ized, why am I being victimized? Wall Street speculators, bankers, lend- juncture, as you can see, I’m here all This bill, at this status, will not pro- ers who operated for years without the alone. And so I will reserve the balance tect any of the homeowners or get oversight of the Securities and Ex- of my time and look forward to the them the kind of relief we would like. change Commission, the oversight of very thoughtful and eloquent state- And so I say to this body, the Finan- the Federal Reserve. ments coming forward from our col- cial Stability Oversight Board does not This legislation doesn’t do anything leagues on the other side of the aisle. have any enforcement. The Congres- to punish the speculators. It rewards Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I sional Oversight Panel does not have them by having taxpayers bail them yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman any enforcement. out. It has no additional controls of from Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE). The SPEAKER pro tempore. The speculation, no strengthening of over- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Let me time of the gentlewoman has expired. sight, no mention even of the implica- thank the gentlelady from New York Ms. SLAUGHTER. I yield an addi- tions of the Financial Modernization as the chairman of the Rules Com- tional 20 seconds. Act, which took down Glass-Steagall, mittee, and particularly for the very Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. As I which provided those post-depression hard work of the committee, and make quickly speak, the amendments I of- era protections so we wouldn’t be in note of the fact that it’s almost 12:40 fered all capture the idea of protecting this situation that we’re in right now. a.m. and there has been a lot of heavy the consumer. It, in essence, provides And I would predict, Mr. Speaker, lifting. And I want to acknowledge the judicial relief. that we will be right back here in a few work of our leadership, and particu- In this bill, it specifically prohibits months with the same kinds of prob- larly Chairman FRANK and his staff, the judiciary intervening for equitable lems because we’re not solving the un- along with Speaker PELOSI and the en- or/and injunctive relief. That means derlying matter here, which is a distor- tire team of very agile and very, if you that if the assets are being misused by tion of the economy because of specu- will, comprehensive thinking team the officer that we have designated, lation run wild on Wall Street. that was thrown a hard ball just a then the courts cannot go in. Where Now, we’ve been given a plan, we week ago by the administration, a two- are the checks and balances? haven’t been given alternatives. Alter- and-a-half-page document that simply I believe that these amendments that natives would have required Wall said, move the deity, if you will, from I offered dealing with these questions Street to pay for its own bailout. This the person of faith and give it to the of balance and providing money for plan doesn’t suspend dividends, it Secretary of Treasury. mortgages, and et cetera, would have doesn’t force shareholders or creditors We had a tough job. And I, frankly, made this a better bill. So I ask my to directly contribute to the bailout. believe that we did everything we could colleagues to consider that, and of This plan rejected a .25 percent stock to ensure that we looked at this in the course to consider these 400 economists transfer tax that would have raised best way possible. But, Mr. Speaker, I quoted. $100 billion from Wall Street. come to suggest that all of the goals Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I yield This is legislation that is further that were intended—transparency and myself 1 minute, and I do so to respond proof that our government has been consumer protection—clearly need fur- to the statement of my good friend turned into an engine that accelerates ther edification. And frankly, I would from Houston, and that being that, the wealth upwards, taking money like to use the Texas term ‘‘whoa.’’ I when I said that there are some who from the pockets of the people of this believe that we need to stand back, have been living beyond their means, I country and putting it into the hands monitor the markets, and to begin to know that there are people who, in of the few. craft legislation that is truly reform. fact, have been lured into particular Let me tell you why. First of all, I products which have encouraged them b 0045 know that my good friend from Cali- to live beyond their means. And that’s That is what our tax policy does. It fornia gave us a detailed essay on some why, when I talked about adequate su- accelerates the wealth of America up- of the things that were not in this bill, pervision and oversight to ensure that wards. That is what the war does. It ac- and he mentioned that people in Amer- this doesn’t happen, that’s very impor- celerates the wealth of America up- ica are living above their means. Well, tant. wards. That is what our energy policy I’ve been in a number of hearings, lis- But I will say that, as I listen to my does. It accelerates the wealth upwards tening to homeowners from around the constituents, a message which has into the hands of the oil companies. country on the issue of their mort- come through very loudly and very That is what our financial policies do. gages. And I will tell you that these clearly, Mr. Speaker, is that people are And that is what our national debt has are hardworking Americans who were upset when there are those who clearly done. It has doubled in the past 8 years, not living above their means; they have lived way beyond their means, $700 billion that taxpayers are being were accepting the banking products when taxpayers who are paying their put on the hook. that were given to them. They were mortgages, meeting their car payments When Wall Street makes a profit, it hardworking, they saw the opportunity and other obligations are forced with is their profit. When Wall Street loses to invest in America’s dream, a home, the prospect of shouldering responsi- money, our people lose money. Seven

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By And with that I reserve the balance $700 billion in taxpayers’ money which 2010, 2011 they can dissolve that sub- of my time. comes in the failure of the Fed through sidiary and leave this country. And Ms. SLAUGHTER. May I inquire a quadrupling of public and private how are you going to impose any from my colleague if he has any fur- debt during the time of Mr. Greenspan, recoupment tax on them? The concept ther speakers. up to $43 trillion, and we have no dis- that there is a guarantee that we’re Mr. DREIER. You’re looking at him, cussion at all about the underlying going to recoup our money is abso- Madam Chairman. Does the gentlewoman have any fur- monetary policy. lutely wrong. We would have to pass a The SPEAKER pro tempore. The $200 billion or $300 billion tax increase ther speakers? Ms. SLAUGHTER. Let me first give time of the gentleman from Ohio has bill in 2013. And under section 134 of Mr. SHERMAN 30 seconds to respond. expired. this bill, that tax is not just on those Mr. SHERMAN. Under this bill, it is Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I’m happy who are bailed out. It is on the entire guaranteed we will get a proposal from to yield my friend 1 additional minute. financial services industry. How else the President. But to say that guaran- Mr. KUCINICH. There has been no could you construct a tax if you have tees we’re going to pass it is absolutely discussion at all in any of this about one bank that got bailed out to the wrong. We don’t pass 200 or $300 billion the underlying dynamic of a debt-based tune of $1 million and another bank tax increase bills on the entire finan- monetary system. As long as we’re that got bailed out to the tune of $1 cial services industry over the objec- working in a debt-based monetary sys- billion? What tax rate would you apply tion of Wall Street and with the really tem with our having no control over to banks of that size? The only way to credible argument that we will be tax- our own money supply through the do it is to impose a tax on a whole seg- ing the good banks to pay for the sins Federal Reserve Act of 1913, with the ment of or the entire financial services of the bad banks and taxing the small banks being able to literally make industry. local banks to pay for the sins of Wall money out of thin air with their frac- That means you’re going to have the Street—4,100 lobbyists to stop with 41 tion reserve policies, how can we ever unfairness of taxing community banks Senators a bill that will be highly con- get to the bottom of a national debt and credit unions to pay for the money troversial. that is building beyond our capacity to we give to Wall Street. It also means Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, so I un- deal with it? the bill isn’t going to pass at all. Imag- derstand from the distinguished Chair It is appropriate that this action of ine the unfairness argument that that of the Committee on Rules that she is the Congress is being timed to the creates. But also any bill to tax Wall the final speaker on the other side? opening of the Asian markets. How ap- Street needs to get through a Senate Ms. SLAUGHTER. Yes, I am. propriate, given the fact that we are where 41 Senators can block the bill. Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I yield losing control over our financial des- And Wall Street will now have enough myself the balance of the time. tiny. Mr. Speaker, when I was a child money, our money, to hire 4,100 lobby- And let me just respond by saying in Cleveland, there was a myth that if ists. All they need is a good argument. that the anger level among the Amer- you took a shovel and dug a hole deep And that good argument is that there ican people reflected in those of us who enough, you could get to China. We’re is no fair way to recoup the money are elected representatives is such that there. from the individual companies that got there is no way in the world that we Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I it. Many of the companies getting this would allow, that we would allow the yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from money in 2009 aren’t going to be around United States Congress to thrust on to California (Mr. SHERMAN). in 2013. Many of them are going to be their shoulders this responsibility. And Mr. SHERMAN. I must respectfully shell companies that are deliberately I am convinced that within 5 years as disagree with the characterization and dissolved in 2013. we look at those institutions that have description of this bill put forward by We do not have to panic. Four hun- been the direct beneficiaries of this my good friend, Mr. DREIER, from Cali- dred eminent professors of economics, program that if in fact there is one fornia. including three Nobel laureates, tell us penny of taxpayer dollars exposed here, This bill does not really limit execu- Congress should not rush. Let’s not I have little doubt that just as is the tive compensation. It does limit a few rush. Let’s pass a good bill next week. case with the increase in premiums the types of golden parachutes. But it Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I yield banking institutions shoulder through doesn’t have any limits on regular sal- myself 1 minute. the Federal Deposit Insurance Corpora- aries. Million-dollar-a-month salaries I do so to remind my California col- tion, this institution will make the will continue, and they can be raised to league, my friend from Sherman Oaks, taxpayers whole by saying to these in- $1.5 million a month once the compa- that the fact of the matter is when we stitutions that have been the bene- nies get those bailout dollars and feel look at the way the premiums are han- ficiaries of this program that they they can afford to be that generous to dled today through the Federal Deposit must pay for that. their favorite executives. Insurance Corporation that guarantees Now, Mr. Speaker, as I said, there are Foreign banks are going to get hun- that our constituents who have up to a wide range of reasons that we are all dreds of billions of dollars out of this $100,000 in those accounts with the full angry that we’re here. I am very, very bill. Now, the bill says that the Treas- faith and credit of the Federal Govern- angry that I am here. I know that my ury only buys securities from U.S. en- ment behind them, if in fact that FDIC constituents are angry that we’re here tities. But how does this work then? fund is in any way diminished, what is facing the challenge that we are. Well, let’s say the Bank of Shanghai is it that happens? There is an increase in But there is one thing that everyone holding $30 billion of toxic assets, busi- the premium spread among those fi- will acknowledge: the United States of ness mistakes they made in China. nancial institutions. America faces a credit crisis. There is a They simply have to sell those $30 bil- Similarly as we look at the prospect crisis of confidence. And I want to lion of bad assets to their subsidiary in and the guarantee in this legislation make sure that throughout the coming the United States. They all have small that the taxpayers will not be shoul- weeks, months and years that when subsidiaries here. That subsidiary can dering the responsibility of that $700 people who have deposits in financial then, the next day, sell them to the billion, what we have done is we have institutions go to their automatic tell- U.S. Treasury. Or alternatively they in place a mechanism whereby through er machines and seek to withdraw, that

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(a) MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITY INSUR- an opportunity to take a brilliant and Mr. Speaker, I’m going to call for a ANCE.—Upon the enactment of this Act, the timely payment of up to 100 percent of prin- creative idea that they have and to get defeat of the previous question, and I cipal of and interest on each mortgage- access to capital, that they are able to intend to offer an amendment to the backed security held by a financial institu- do that. I want to make sure that when rule which will make in order an alter- tion on or before September 24, 2008 is hereby people are seeking the American native offered by my good friend from insured on such terms and conditions as de- Dream of homeownership and they Virginia (Mr. CANTOR). This alternative termined by the Secretary consistent with want to step forward and responsibly will stabilize the markets through pri- this Title, as those terms are defined in Sec- take on that obligation, that they are vately funded mortgage insurance, tion 111. able to have access to that credit. I (b) NECESSARY ACTIONS.—The Secretary is using risk-based premiums with in- authorized to take such actions as he deems want to make sure that as we deal with creased transparency. It will empower necessary to carry out the authorities in this this global economy, and the fact of private investors to bring private cap- Title, including— the matter is, we, the United States of ital off the sidelines to help us resolve (1) appointing such employees as may be America, are shaping this global econ- this crisis. Most importantly, it will required to carry out the authorities in this omy, and it is imperative that we con- put in place strong oversight reform Title and defining their duties; tinue to shape that global economy, so and corporate accountability. (2) entering into contracts, including con- that we can pry open new markets for tracts for the services of experts and consult- Many of these provisions were devel- ants as authorized by section 3109 of title 5, U.S. goods and services around the oped as part of Mr. CANTOR’s working United States Code, without regard to any world. As we do these things, Mr. group, and some but not all were in- other provision of law regarding public con- Speaker, it seems to me that we have a cluded in the final package. By defeat- tracts; responsibility to put into place policies ing the previous question, we will be (3) designating financial institutions as fi- which will diminish the pain that we able to consider the working group’s nancial agents of the Government, and they are facing today and play a role in in- complete package as an alternative. shall perform all such reasonable duties re- stilling the confidence that is nec- Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- lated to this Title as financial agents of the Government as may be required of them; essary to ensure that we have the cred- sent that the full text of the amend- (4) establishing vehicles that are author- it that the American people deserve ment that I will be offering here appear ized, subject to supervision by the Secretary, and desperately need. in the RECORD immediately prior to the to provide, and make payments on, the in- Now, when this package came for- vote that we’ll be having in about 7 sures referred to in subsection (a) and issue ward, there were a wide range of provi- hours on the previous question. obligations; and sions that led my constituents to be The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there (5) issuing such regulations and other guid- understandably outraged. And I’m very objection to the request of the gen- ance as may be necessary or appropriate to grateful that as we stand here at 1 define terms or carry out the authorities of tleman from California? this Title. o’clock this morning—in just a few There was no objection. hours we will be voting on the previous SEC. 102. CONSIDERATIONS. Mr. DREIER. With that, I urge a (a) SECRETARY CONSIDERATION.—In exer- question in this rule—I am very ‘‘no’’ vote on the previous question so cising the authorities granted in this Title, pleased that there are a number of pro- we can make this in order. the Secretary shall take into consideration visions in this package which will I yield back the balance of my time. means for— make it acceptable to many. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I (1) protecting the taxpayer; First of all, I’m glad that we are not urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on the previous ques- (2) providing stability or preventing dis- ruption to the financial markets or banking mandating that union leaders all of a tion and a ‘‘yes’’ vote on the rule. sudden automatically be granted posi- system; and The material previously referred to (3) taking appropriate steps to manage any tions on boards of directors. I am very by Mr. DREIER is as follows: conflicts of interest in the hiring of contrac- pleased that the very controversial or- AMENDMENT TO H. RES. ll OFFERED BY REP. tors or advisors. ganization known as ACORN is not DREIER OF CALIFORNIA (b) RULEMAKING EXEMPTION.—Any regula- going to receive one single penny from tion issued under the authority provided in At the end of the resolution, add the fol- this Title shall not be subject to the rule- this program. I’m very pleased that we lowing: will not see the so-called cram-down making provisions as set forth, in section 553 SEC. 3. Notwithstanding any other provi- of title 5, United States Code. provisions whereby judges would be sion of this resolution or the operation of the SEC. 103. INSURANCE PREMIUMS. able to distort the marketplace by previous question, it shall be in order to con- (a) INSURANCE PREMIUMS.—The Secretary completely reestablishing interest sider the amendment printed in section 4, if shall collect premiums from each financial offered by Representative Cantor or his des- rates on mortgages. And I’m very institution, as such term is defined in sec- ignee, to the motion specified in Section 1. pleased that under this package, we tion 111 of this Title, in order to fund the The amendment printed in section 4 shall be will be able to see that executives, ex- Morgtage-Backed Securities Fund estab- considered as read, shall not be subject to ecutives who have heretofore been the lished in section 105 and used to satisfy obli- amendment, and shall not be subject to a de- gations incurred under this Title. beneficiaries through these so-called mand for division of the question. The pre- (b) PREMIUM COLLECTION.—The premium golden parachutes will instead get con- vious question shall be considered as ordered collected pursuant to subsection (a) shall be crete shoes which will take them to the on the amendment to its adoption without collected from each financial institution ground. intervening motion except, one hour of de- notwithstanding such institution’s applica- bate equally divided and controlled by the And I also have to say that as we tion, if any, for insures set forth in section proponent and an opponent. All points of look at the overall executive com- 101(a). order against such amendment are waived. pensation packages, the fact is that we (c) AUTHORITY TO BASE INSURANCE PREMIUM SEC. 4. The amendment referred to in sec- will not see companies who are part of ON PRODUCT RISK.—In establishing the insur- tion 3 is as follows: ance premium under subsection (a), the Sec- this program continue down the road of In lieu of the amendment printed in the re- very, very high levels of compensation. retary may provide for variations in such port of the Committee on Rules, the House rates according to the credit risk associated b 0100 shall concur in the Senate amendment to the with the mortgage-backed security held by a House amendment to the Senate amendment financial institution as such term is defined I also have to say that, as we look at with the following amendment: the structure, the existence of an in- in section 111. Strike all after the enacting clause and in- (d) SUFFICIENT LEVEL.—The premium re- spector general and the work of the sert the following: ferred to in subsection (a) shall be set by the Government Accountability Office and SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Secretary at a level necessary to maintain a as we look at the dramatically in- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Economic level of funding in the Mortgage-Backed Se- creased role that the United States Rescue Act of 2008’’. curities Fund, as established in section 104,

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sufficient to meet anticipated claims based (f) TRANSFER AUTHORITY.—The Secretary (2) using the difference between the cur- upon actuarial analysis. of the Treasury is authorized and directed to rent estimate, consistent with subparagraph (e) EXPIRATION.—The Secretary may cease loan to the Fund, on such terms as may be (b)(1) under the terms of the insured mort- collecting premiums set forth in subsection fixed by the Secretary, such funds as in the gage-backed security and the current esti- (a) if he determines the Mortgage-Backed Se- Secretary’s judgment are from time to time mate consistent with subparagraph (b)(1) curities Fund has sufficient reserves to meet required for purposes of this Title. under the terms of the insured.] anticipated claims as described in subsection SEC. 106. PAYMENT OF INSURANCE PREMIUMS. SEC. 110. REPORTS TO CONGRESS. (d). (a) PAYMENT AND SUBROGATION.—If a finan- Within 60 days of the first exercise of the SEC. 104. ACCESS TO RECORDS. cial institution that holds a mortgage- authority set forth in section 101(a), and (a) ACCESS.—For the purposes of evalu- backed security on September 24, 2008, for semiannually thereafter, the Secretary shall ating the risk and price of the insurance pro- which insurance is provided pursuant to this report to the Committees on the Budget, Fi- vided under this Title, and evaluating the Title, is unable to make any payment of nancial Services, and Ways and Means of the overall economic health of the [institution] principal of or interest on such security, the House of Representatives and the Commit- seeking to purchase or sell assets to be cov- Secretary shall make such payment as and tees on the Budget, Finance, and Banking, ered by the insurance program under this when due, in cash, and upon such payment Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate Title, the Secretary shall require, as a condi- shall be subrogated fully to the rights satis- with respect to the authorities exercised tion of participation in such insurance pro- fied by such payment. under this Title and the considerations re- gram and as a condition of coverage of an (b) CONTRACT.—The Secretary is hereby au- quired by section 102. asset, that the [purchasing institution and thorized, in connection with any insurance SEC. 111. DEFINITIONS. the selling institution [or just the latter?]] under this Title, whether before or after any For purposes of this Title, the following shall— default, to provide by contract with the definitions shall apply: (1) provide to any person designated by the holder, referred to in subsection (a), for the (1) FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.—The term ‘‘fi- Secretary to examine the records of the [in- extinguishment, upon default by the holder, nancial institution’’ means any institution stitution] upon request and at such reason- of any redemption, equitable, legal, or other including, but not limited to, banks, thrifts, able time as the Secretary may request, ac- right, title, or interest of the holder in any credit unions, broker-dealers, insurance cess— mortgage or mortgages constituting the companies, and the trustees administering (A) to any information, data, schedules, trust or pool against which the mortgage- mortgage-backed securities trusts, having books, accounts, financial records, reports, backed securities insured under this Title significant operations in the United States; files, electronic communications, or other are issued; and with respect to any issue of and, upon the Secretary’s determination in papers, things, or property belonging to or such insured securities, in the event of de- consultation with the Chairman of the Board used by the institution; fault and pursuant otherwise to the terms of of Governors of the Federal Reserve, holds or (B) to the most recent audit findings, valu- the contract, the mortgages that constitute ations of the institution’s current mortgage has issued applicable mortgage-backed secu- such trust or pool backing the security shall rities; assets, and valuations of any private bids the become the absolute property of the U.S. institution has received and rejected for (2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ Treasury, subject only to the unsatisfied means the Secretary of the Treasury; those assets; and rights of the holders of the mortgage-backed (C) to the officers, directors, employees, (3) MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITY.—The term securities based on and backed by such trust independent public accountants, financial ‘‘mortgage-backed security’’ means securi- or pool. advisors, and other agents and representa- ties, obligations, other instruments, or other (c) LIMITATION ON APPLICATION OF LAW.— securities, other than those guaranteed by tives of the institution; No State or local law, and no Federal law, (2) permit such persons to make and retain the Government National Mortgage Associa- shall preclude or limit the exercise of the copies of such books, accounts, and other tion, as shall be based on and backed by a Secretary’s (A) power to contract with the records as the Secretary deems appropriate; trust or pool composed of mortgages that in issuer on the terms set forth in subsection and each case was originated or issued on or be- (b), or (B) authorization to enforce any such (3) afford full facilities for verifying trans- fore September 24, 2008; contract with the holder; or (C) the rights, as actions with the balances or securities held (4) UNITED STATES.—The term ‘‘United provided in subsection (b), in the mortgages by depositories, fiscal agents, and custodians States’’ means the States, territories, and constituting the trust or pool against which of the institution. possessions of the United States and the Dis- (b) NONDISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.—Any such insured securities are issued. trict of Columbia. (d) FULL FAITH AND CREDIT.—The full faith information obtained under subsection (a) SEC. 112. ANNUAL REPORT AND AUDIT BY THE and credit of the United States is pledged to shall be confidential and the Secretary shall GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OF- ensure that such information not be dis- the payment of all amounts which may be FICE. required to be paid under any insurance closed to the public and not be used for any (a) ANNUAL REPORT ON THE MORTGAGE- under this Title. purpose other than evaluating the overall BACKED SECURITIES FUND.—The Secretary economic health of the institution seeking SEC. 107. FUNDING. shall annually submit to Congress a full re- [to purchase or sell] assets to be covered by For the purpose of the authorities granted port of its operations, activities, budget, re- the insurance program under this Title and in this Title, and for the costs of admin- ceipts, and expenditures for the preceding 12- the risk and price of the insurance provided istering those authorities, the Secretary month period. The report shall include, with under this Title. may use funds from the amounts in the respect to the Mortgage-Backed Securities Mortgage-Backed Securities Fund. Any SEC. 105. MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND. Fund, an analysis of— funds expended from the Fund for actions au- (a) COLLECTED PREMIUMS.—The Secretary (1) the current financial condition of such shall deposit premiums collected pursuant to thorized by this Title, including the payment fund; section 103(a) of this Title into the Mort- of administrative expenses, shall be deemed (2) the purpose, effect, and estimated cost gage-Backed Securities Fund as established appropriated at the time of such expendi- of each resolution action taken for payment in subsection (b). ture. of insurance during the preceding year; (b) MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES FUND.— SEC. 108. REVIEW. (3) the extent to which the actual costs There is hereby established a Mortgage- Decisions by the Secretary pursuant to the provided to, or for the benefit of, resulting Backed Securities Fund (in this title re- authority of this Title are non-reviewable from insurance during the preceding year ex- ferred to as the ‘‘Fund’’). and committed to agency discretion, and ceeded the estimated costs of such costs re- (c) AUTHORITY.—Premiums deposited in the may not be reviewed by any court of law or ported in a previous year, as applicable; Fund pursuant to subsection section (a) shall any administrative agency. (4) the exposure of the Mortgage-Backed be invested in obligations of the United SEC. 109. [CREDIT REFORM]. Securities Fund to changes in those eco- States, or kept in cash on hand or on deposit, (a) IN GENERAL.—[Subject to subsection nomic factors most likely to affect the con- as necessary. (b), the costs of insures made under this dition of that fund; (d) PAYMENTS FROM THE FUND.—The Sec- Title shall be determined as provided under (5) a current estimate of the resources retary shall make payments from amounts the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 needed for the Mortgage-Backed Securities deposited in the Fund to fulfill the obliga- U.S.C. 661 et seq.), as applicable. Fund to achieve the purposes of this Title; tions of the insurance provided to financial (b) COSTS.—For the purposes of Section (6) an analysis of the sufficiency of the pre- institutions as set forth in section 101(a). 502(5) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of mium collections, actual and projected, in (e) FUND SUFFICIENCY.—The Secretary 1990 [2 U.S.C. 661a(5)], the cost of each guar- meeting the costs of the Fund. shall increase insurance premiums if he de- antee of a mortgage-backed security under (7) any findings, conclusions, and rec- termines, after consultation with the Gov- this Title shall be calculated by— ommendations for legislative and adminis- ernment Accountability Office, to a level (1) adjusting the discount rate in section trative actions considered appropriate to fu- sufficient to assure reserves in the Fund will 502(5)(E) (2 U.S.C. 661a(5)(E)) for market ture activities of the Mortgage-Backed Secu- meet anticipated needs. risks, and rities Fund.

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(b) SPECIAL REPORT.—Within 45 days of the ‘‘(II) subparagraph (E)(ii) shall be applied tion 951(a)(1)(A) as a result of any cash divi- enactment of this Act, the Comptroller Gen- by substituting ‘4’ for ‘2’, and dend during such taxable year to— eral shall provide to the committees of Con- ‘‘(III) subparagraph (F) shall not apply.’’. ‘‘(A) such controlled foreign corporation gress referred to in subsection (d), and other (b) TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF 90 PERCENT from another controlled foreign corporation relevant committees, an initial report on the LIMIT ON CERTAIN NOL CARRYBACKS AND that is in a chain of ownership described in Fund. CARRYOVERS.— section 958(a), or (c) ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE MORTGAGE- (1) IN GENERAL.—Subclause (I) of section ‘‘(B) any other controlled foreign corpora- BACKED SECURITIES FUND.— 56(d)(1)(A)(ii) of such Code is amended— tion in such chain of ownership, but only to (1) AUDIT REQUIRED.—The Comptroller Gen- (A) by inserting ‘‘and 2007, 2008, or 2009’’ the extent of cash distributions described in eral shall audit annually the financial trans- after ‘‘2001 or 2002’’, and section 959(b) which are made during such actions of the Mortgage-Backed Securities (B) by inserting ‘‘and 2007, 2008, and 2009’’ taxable year to the controlled foreign cor- Fund (the ‘‘Fund’’) in accordance with gen- after ‘‘2001 and 2002’’. poration from which such United States erally accepted government auditing stand- (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Subclause (I) shareholder received such distribution. ards. of section 56(d)(1)(A)(i) of such Code is ‘‘(b) LIMITATIONS.— (2) ACCESS TO BOOKS AND RECORDS.—All amended by inserting ‘‘amount of such’’ be- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The amount of dividends books, records, accounts, reports, files, and fore ‘‘deduction described in clause (ii)(I)’’. taken into account under subsection (a) shall property belonging to or used by the Depart- (c) ANTI-ABUSE RULES.—The Secretary of not exceed the greater of— ment of the Treasury that are directly re- the Treasury or the Secretary’s designee ‘‘(A) $500,000,000, lated to the operations and determination as shall prescribe such rules as are necessary to ‘‘(B) the amount shown on the applicable to the amounts in the Fund, or by an inde- prevent the abuse of the purposes of the financial statement as earnings permanently pendent certified public accountant retained amendments made by this section, including reinvested outside the United States, or to audit the Fund’s financial statements, antistuffing rules, antichurning rules (in- ‘‘(C) in the case of an applicable financial shall be made available to the Comptroller cluding rules relating to sale-leasebacks), statement which fails to show a specific General. and rules similar to the rules under section amount of earnings permanently reinvested (d) REPORT OF THE AUDIT.—A report of the 1091 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 re- audit conducted under subsection (c) of this outside the United States and which shows a lating to losses from wash sales. specific amount of tax liability attributable section shall be made by the Comptroller (d) EFFECTIVE DATES.— General to the Congress not later than July to such earnings, the amount equal to the (1) SUBSECTION (a).— amount of such liability divided by 0.35. 15th of the year following the year covered (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in by such audit. The report to the Congress subparagraph (B), the amendments made by The amounts described in subparagraphs (B) shall set forth the scope of the audit and subsection (a) shall apply to net operating and (C) shall be treated as being zero if there shall include a statement of assets and li- losses arising in taxable years ending in 2007, is no such statement or such statement fails abilities and surplus or deficit of the Fund; a 2008, or 2009. to show a specific amount of such earnings or liability, as the case may be. statement of surplus or deficit analysis; a (B) ELECTION.—In the case of any taxpayer statement of income and expenses; a state- with a net operating loss for a taxable year ‘‘(2) DIVIDENDS MUST BE EXTRAORDINARY.— ment of sources and application of funds and ending during 2007 or 2008— The amount of dividends taken into account such comments and information as may be (i) any election made under section under subsection (a) shall not exceed the ex- deemed necessary to inform Congress, to- 172(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 cess (if any) of— gether with such recommendations with re- may not withstanding such section) be re- ‘‘(A) the cash dividends received during the spect thereto as the Comptroller General voked before October 15, 2009, and taxable year by such shareholder from con- may deem advisable. The report shall also (ii) any election made under section 172(j) trolled foreign corporations, over show specifically any program, expenditure, of such Code shall (notwithstanding such ‘‘(B) the sum of— or other financial transaction or under- section) be treated as timely made if made ‘‘(i) the dividends received during the base taking observed in the course of the audit, before October 15, 2009. period year by such shareholder from con- trolled foreign corporations, which, in the opinion of the Comptroller (2) SUBSECTION (b).—The amendments made General, has been carried on or made with- by subsection (b) shall apply to taxable years ‘‘(ii) the amounts includible in such share- out authority of law. A copy of each report ending after December 31, 2006. holder’s gross income for the base period year under section 951(a)(1)(B) with respect shall be furnished to the President, to the SEC. 202. INCENTIVES TO REINVEST FOREIGN Secretary of the Treasury, and to Committee EARNINGS IN UNITED STATES. to controlled foreign corporations, and ‘‘(iii) the amounts that would have been in- on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 965 of the Inter- Committee on the Budget, and the Com- nal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read cluded for the base period year but for sec- mittee on Finance of the Senate and the as follows: tion 959(a) with respect to controlled foreign corporations. Committee on Financial Services, the Com- ‘‘SEC. 965. DEDUCTION FOR DIVIDENDS RE- mittee on the Budget, and the Committee on CEIVED. The amount taken into account under clause Ways and Means of the House of Representa- ‘‘(a) DEDUCTION.— (iii) for the base period year shall not include tives. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a corpora- any amount which is not includible in gross (e) ASSISTANCE IN AUDIT.—For the purpose tion which is a United States shareholder income by reason of an amount described in of conducting such audit the Comptroller and for which the election under this section clause (ii) with respect to a prior taxable General is authorized in his discretion to em- is in effect for the taxable year, there shall year. Amounts described in subparagraph (B) ploy by contract, without regard to section 5 be allowed as a deduction an amount equal for the base period year shall be such of title 41 of the United States Code, profes- to the applicable percentage of cash divi- amounts as shown on the most recent return sional services of firms and organizations of dends which are received during such taxable filed for such year; except that amended re- certified public accountants, with the con- year by such shareholder from controlled turns filed after June 30, 2007, shall not be currence of the Secretary, for temporary pe- foreign corporations. taken into account. riods or for special purposes. ‘‘(2) APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE.—For pur- ‘‘(3) REDUCTION OF BENEFIT IF INCREASE IN TITLE II—TAX PROVISIONS poses of paragraph (1)— RELATED PARTY INDEBTEDNESS.—The amount SEC. 201. 5-YEAR CARRYBACK OF LOSSES. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided by of dividends which would (but for this para- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (H) of sec- subparagraph (B), the term ‘applicable per- graph) be taken into account under sub- tion 172(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of centage’ means 85 percent. section (a) shall be reduced by the excess (if 1986 is amended to read as follows: ‘‘(B) DISTRESSED DEBT.—In the case of divi- any) of— ‘‘(H) 5-YEAR CARRYBACK OF CERTAIN dends received with respect to which the re- ‘‘(A) the amount of indebtedness of the LOSSES.— quirements of subsection (b)(4)(B) are met, controlled foreign corporation to any related ‘‘(i) TAXABLE YEARS ENDING DURING 2001 AND such term means 100 percent. person (as defined in section 954(d)(3)) as of 2002.—In the case of a net operating loss for ‘‘(3) DIVIDENDS PAID INDIRECTLY FROM CON- the close of the taxable year for which the any taxable year ending during 2001 or 2002, TROLLED FOREIGN CORPORATIONS.—If, within election under this section is in effect, over subparagraph (A)(i) shall be applied by sub- the taxable year for which the election under ‘‘(B) the amount of indebtedness of the stituting ‘5’ for ‘2’ and subparagraph (F) this section is in effect, a United States controlled foreign corporation to any related shall not apply. shareholder receives a cash distribution from person (as so defined) as of the close of Sep- ‘‘(ii) TAXABLE YEARS ENDING DURING 2007, a controlled foreign corporation which is ex- tember 26, 2008. 2008, AND 2009.—In the case of a net operating cluded from gross income under section All controlled foreign corporations with re- loss for any taxable year ending during 2007, 959(a), such distribution shall be treated for spect to which the taxpayer is a United 2008, or 2009— purposes of this section as a cash dividend to States shareholder shall be treated as 1 con- ‘‘(I) subparagraph (A)(i) shall be applied by the extent of any amount included in income trolled foreign corporation for purposes of substituting ‘5’ for ‘2’, by such United States shareholder under sec- this paragraph. 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(a) to the extent such dividends are attrib- treated as being in existence during the pe- ‘‘(4) COORDINATION WITH SECTION 78.—Sec- utable to the direct or indirect transfer (in- riod that the distributing corporation (with- tion 78 shall not apply to any tax which is cluding through the use of intervening enti- in the meaning of section 355) is in existence, not allowable as a credit under section 901 by ties or capital contributions) of cash or other and reason of this subsection. property from a related person (as so de- ‘‘(II) for purposes of applying subsection ‘‘(e) INCREASE IN TAX ON INCLUDED fined) to a controlled foreign corporation. (b)(2) to the controlled corporation and the AMOUNTS NOT REDUCED BY CREDITS, ETC.— ‘‘(4) REQUIREMENTS.— distributing corporation, amounts described ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Any tax under this chap- ‘‘(A) REQUIREMENT TO INVEST IN UNITED in subsection (b)(2)(B) which are received or ter by reason of nondeductible CFC dividends STATES.—Except as provided by subpara- includible by the distributing corporation or shall not be treated as tax imposed by this graph (B), subsection (a) shall not apply to controlled corporation (as the case may be) chapter for purposes of determining— any dividend received by a United States before the distribution referred to in sub- ‘‘(A) the amount of any credit allowable shareholder unless the amount of the divi- clause (I) from a controlled foreign corpora- under this chapter, or dend is invested in the United States pursu- tion shall be allocated between such corpora- ‘‘(B) the amount of the tax imposed by sec- ant to a domestic reinvestment plan which— tions in proportion to their respective inter- tion 55. ests as United States shareholders of such ‘‘(i) is approved by the taxpayer’s presi- Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to the controlled foreign corporation immediately dent, chief executive officer, or comparable credit under section 53 or to the credit under after such distribution. official before the payment of such dividend section 27(a) with respect to taxes which are and subsequently approved by the taxpayer’s Subclause (II) shall not apply if neither the imposed by foreign countries and possessions board of directors, management committee, controlled corporation nor the distributing of the United States and are attributable to executive committee, or similar body, and corporation is a United States shareholder of such dividends. ‘‘(ii) provides for the reinvestment of such such controlled foreign corporation imme- ‘‘(2) LIMITATION ON REDUCTION IN TAXABLE dividend in the United States (other than as diately after such distribution. INCOME, ETC.— payment for executive compensation), in- ‘‘(3) DIVIDEND.—The term ‘dividend’ shall ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The taxable income of cluding as a source for the funding of worker not include amounts includible in gross in- any United States shareholder for any tax- hiring and training, infrastructure, research come as a dividend under section 78, 367, or able year shall in no event be less than the and development, capital investments, or the 1248. In the case of a liquidation under sec- amount of nondeductible CFC dividends re- financial stabilization of the corporation for tion 332 to which section 367(b) applies, the ceived during such year. preceding sentence shall not apply to the ex- the purposes of job retention or creation. ‘‘(B) COORDINATION WITH SECTION 172.—The ‘‘(B) DISTRESSED DEBT.—The requirements tent the United States shareholder actually nondeductible CFC dividends for any taxable of this subparagraph are met if amounts re- receives cash as part of the liquidation. year shall not be taken into account— patriated are invested in distressed debt (as ‘‘(4) COORDINATION WITH DIVIDENDS RE- ‘‘(i) in determining under section 172 the defined by the Secretary) for at least one CEIVED DEDUCTION.—No deduction shall be al- amount of any net operating loss for such year. lowed under section 243 or 245 for any divi- taxable year, and ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL RULES.—For dend for which a deduction is allowed under ‘‘(ii) in determining taxable income for purposes of this section— this section. such taxable year for purposes of the 2nd ‘‘(1) APPLICABLE FINANCIAL STATEMENT.— ‘‘(5) CONTROLLED GROUPS.— sentence of section 172(b)(2). ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—All United States share- The term ‘applicable financial statement’ ‘‘(3) NONDEDUCTIBLE CFC DIVIDENDS.—For means— holders which are members of an affiliated purposes of this subsection, the term ‘non- ‘‘(A) with respect to a United States share- group filing a consolidated return under sec- deductible CFC dividends’ means the excess holder which is required to file a financial tion 1501 shall be treated as one United of the amount of dividends taken into ac- statement with the Securities and Exchange States shareholder. count under subsection (a) over the deduc- Commission (or which is included in such a ‘‘(B) APPLICATION OF $500,000,000 LIMIT.—All tion allowed under subsection (a) for such statement so filed by another person), the corporations which are treated as a single dividends. employer under section 52(a) shall be limited most recent audited annual financial state- ‘‘(f) ELECTION.—The taxpayer may elect to ment (including the notes which form an in- to one $500,000,000 amount in subsection apply this section to— tegral part of such statement) of such share- (b)(1)(A), and such amount shall be divided ‘‘(1) the taxpayer’s last taxable year which holder (or which includes such shareholder)— among such corporations under regulations begins before the date of the enactment of ‘‘(i) which was so filed on or before June 30, prescribed by the Secretary. this section, or 2007, and ‘‘(C) PERMANENTLY REINVESTED EARNINGS.— ‘‘(2) the taxpayer’s first taxable year which ‘‘(ii) which was certified on or before June If a financial statement is an applicable fi- begins during the 1-year period beginning on 30, 2007, as being prepared in accordance with nancial statement for more than 1 United such date. generally accepted accounting principles, States shareholder, the amount applicable Such election may be made for a taxable and under subparagraph (B) or (C) of subsection year only if made before the due date (in- ‘‘(B) with respect to any other United (b)(1) shall be divided among such share- cluding extensions) for filing the return of States shareholder, the most recent audited holders under regulations prescribed by the tax for such taxable year.’’. financial statement (including the notes Secretary. (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The item in the which form an integral part of such state- ‘‘(d) DENIAL OF FOREIGN TAX CREDIT; DE- table of sections for subpart F of part III of ment) of such shareholder (or which includes NIAL OF CERTAIN EXPENSES.— subchapter N of chapter 1 of such Code relat- such shareholder)— ‘‘(1) FOREIGN TAX CREDIT.—No credit shall ing to section 965 is amended to read as fol- ‘‘(i) which was certified on or before June be allowed under section 901 for any taxes lows: 30, 2007, as being prepared in accordance with paid or accrued (or treated as paid or ac- generally accepted accounting principles, crued) with respect to the deductible portion ‘‘Sec. 965. Deduction for dividends re- and of— ceived.’’. ‘‘(ii) which is used for the purposes of a ‘‘(A) any dividend, or (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments statement or report— ‘‘(B) any amount described in subsection made by this section shall apply to taxable ‘‘(I) to creditors, (a)(2) which is included in income under sec- years ending on or after the date of the en- ‘‘(II) to shareholders, or tion 951(a)(1)(A). actment of this Act. ‘‘(III) for any other substantial nontax pur- No deduction shall be allowed under this SEC. 203. GAIN OR LOSS FROM SALE OR EX- pose. chapter for any tax for which credit is not CHANGE OF CERTAIN PREFERRED ‘‘(2) BASE PERIOD YEAR.— allowable by reason of the preceding sen- STOCK. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The base period year is tence. (a) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of the Inter- the first taxable year ending in 2007. ‘‘(2) EXPENSES.—No deduction shall be al- nal Revenue Code of 1986, gain or loss from ‘‘(B) MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS, ETC..— lowed for expenses properly allocated and ap- the sale or exchange of any applicable pre- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Rules similar to the portioned to the deductible portion described ferred stock by any applicable financial in- rules of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section in paragraph (1). stitution shall be treated as ordinary income 41(f)(3) shall apply for purposes of this para- ‘‘(3) DEDUCTIBLE PORTION.—For purposes of or loss. graph. paragraph (1), unless the taxpayer otherwise (b) APPLICABLE PREFERRED STOCK.—For ‘‘(ii) SPIN-OFFS, ETC.—If there is a distribu- specifies, the deductible portion of any divi- purposes of this section, the term ‘‘applica- tion to which section 355 (or so much of sec- dend or other amount is the amount which ble preferred stock’’ means any stock—

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LIMITATIONS ON GSE SECURITIZATION curities’’ so long as such credit rating agen- institution’’ means— AUTHORITY. cy makes it explicit that such instruments (A) a financial institution referred to in Part 2 of subtitle A of the Federal Housing are not NRSRO asset-backed securities and section 582(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code Enterprise Financial Safety and Soundness the associated ratings are not issued pursu- of 1986, or Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. 4541 et seq.), as amend- ant to its status as a nationally recognized (B) a depository institution holding com- ed by the Housing and Economic Recovery statistical rating organization. pany (as defined in section 3(w)(1) of the Fed- Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–289) is amended (c) APPROVAL PROCESS FOR NRSRO ASSET- eral Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. by adding at the end the following new sec- BACKED SECURITIES CLASSES.— 1813(w)(1))). tion: (1) INITIAL FAST-TRACK APPROVAL.—Not (2) SPECIAL RULES FOR CERTAIN SALES.—In ‘‘SEC. 1327. LIMITATIONS ON GSE later than 90 days after the date of enact- the case of — SECURITIZATION AUTHORITY. ment of this Act, the Securities and Ex- (A) a sale or exchange described in sub- ‘‘(a) PROHIBITION.—The director shall, by change Commission shall establish an initial section (b)(2)(B), an entity shall be treated as regulation, prohibit each enterprise from list of classes of securities approved as an applicable financial institution only if it issuing, guaranteeing, or selling securities NRSRO asset-backed securities. was an entity described in subparagraph (A) based on or backed by mortgages described (2) SUBSEQUENT APPROVAL.—After the ap- or (B) of paragraph (1) at the time of the sale in subsection (b). proval of the initial list of classes of NRSRO asset-backed securities under paragraph (1), or exchange, and ‘‘(b) COVERED MORTGAGES.—The mortgages (B) a sale or exchange after September 6, described in this subsection are the Commission shall approve additional 2008, of preferred stock described in sub- ‘‘(1) mortgages commonly known as Alt-A classes of asset-backed securities as NRSRO section (b)(2)(A), an entity shall be treated or Alternative A-paper mortgages, as defined asset-backed securities on an ongoing basis. (3) PROCEDURE.—The Commission shall ap- as an applicable financial institution only if by the Director, which shall include mort- prove a securities class as NRSRO asset- it was an entity described in subparagraph gages that the Director determines to have (A) or (B) of paragraph (1) at all times during backed securities only— an increased level of credit risk due to bor- (A) upon the application (in such form de- the period beginning on September 6, 2008, rower’s not meeting traditional or standard and ending on the date of the sale or ex- termined by the Commission) of a nationally underwriting guidelines, including guidelines recognized statistical rating organization change of the preferred stock. with respect to— (d) SPECIAL RULE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY concerning a specific class of asset-backed ‘‘(A) documentation of amount or source of securities; NOT HELD ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2008.—The Sec- income or assets; retary of the Treasury or the Secretary’s (B) after receiving comment from Federal ‘‘(B) debt-to-income ratio; and State regulators of institutions or enti- delegate may extend the application of this ‘‘(C) assets and type of property being fi- section to all or a portion of the gain or loss ties reasonably expected to seek funding nanced; from or invest in such class of securities, in- from a sale or exchange in any case where— ‘‘(D) credit history; (1) an applicable financial institution sells cluding the Federal Reserve System, the Of- ‘‘(E) loan to value ratios; and fice of the Comptroller of the Currency, the or exchanges applicable preferred stock after ‘‘(F) occupancy of the property being fi- September 6, 2008, which the applicable fi- Office of Thrift Supervision, the Federal De- nanced or borrower characteristics involved; posit Insurance Corporation, the Pension nancial institution did not hold on such and date, but the basis of which in the hands of Benefit Guaranty Insurance Corporation, ‘‘(2) mortgages having characteristics that and State banking insurance authorities; the applicable financial institution at the are not typical of the lending practices of time of the sale or exchange is the same as and the mortgages that are made to comply with (C) after any other investigation and due the basis in the hands of the person which a provision of Federal or State law or regula- diligence the Commission determines to be held such stock on such date, or tion.’’. necessary to evaluate the proposed NRSRO (2) the applicable financial institution is a SEC. 304. COMMISSION REGULATIONS RELATING asset-backed securities class’s compliance partner in a partnership which— TO ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES FOR with the standards described in paragraph (4) (A) held such stock on September 6, 2008, PURPOSES OF NRSRO RATINGS. prior to granting their approval. and later sold or exchanged such stock, or (a) NRSRO ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES.— (4) STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL OF NRSRO (B) sold or exchanged such stock during Section 3(a)(62)(B)(iv) of the Securities Ex- ASSET-BASED SECURITIES.—Approval of a class the period described in subsection (b)(2)(B). change Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(62)(B)(iv)) of securities as an NRSRO asset-backed secu- (e) REGULATORY AUTHORITY.—The Sec- is amended by striking ‘‘as in effect on the retary of the Treasury or the Secretary’s rities class shall be limited to those securi- date of enactment of this Act’’ and inserting ties whose future performance meets the delegate may prescribe such guidance, rules, ‘‘, including NRSRO asset-backed securities or regulations as are necessary to carry out standard of ‘reasonably predictable’. At a approved by the Commission and listed in minimum, a determination of a reasonably the purposes of this section. such section.’’. (f) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall predictable performance standard shall re- (b) REVISION OF REGULATIONS.—Not later apply to sales or exchanges occurring after quire— than 180 days after the date of enactment of (A) a sufficient history of performance December 31, 2007, in taxable years ending this Act, the Securities and Exchange Com- after such date. data, from a diverse base of sponsors span- mission shall revise the regulations in sec- ning at least 1 complete economic cycle for TITLE III—MORTGAGE FRAUD tion 1101(c) of part 229 of title 17, Code of both the collateral assets or reference assets PREVENTION Federal Regulations, relating to the term and the structure so as to generate reason- SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE. ‘‘asset-backed securities’’ for purposes of ably accurate statistical estimates of future This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Stop Mort- section 3(a)(62)(B)(iv) of the Securities Ex- performance; gage Fraud Act’’. change Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. (B) the ability to aggregate pools of the SEC. 302. MORTGAGE FRAUD ELIMINATION. 78c(a)(62)(B)(iv)). The revisions required collateral assets or reference assets of suffi- (a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATION FOR under this subsection shall— cient size to generate reasonably accurate THE FBI.—For fiscal years 2009, 2010, 2011, (1) define a subset of asset-back securities statistical estimates; and 2012, there are authorized to be appro- to be referred to as ‘‘NRSRO asset-backed se- (C) the existence of contracts for such col- priated curities’’, which shall be the only asset- lateral asset product which are sufficiently

VerDate Mar 15 2010 10:20 Apr 05, 2011 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR08\H28SE8.000 H28SE8 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with BOUND RECORD September 28, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 154, Pt. 16 22925 standardized to generate reasonably accu- ence, memoranda, or other records or mate- The question was taken; and the rate statistical estimates; and rials on which such audits were performed. Speaker pro tempore announced that (D) sufficient standardization of service (b) ADDITIONAL ACTION.—The Commission the ayes appeared to have it. shall— quality and procedures for such collateral Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, on that I asset product to generate reasonably accu- (1) if the Commission determines there was rate statistical estimates. Securities that a material misstatement made in any finan- demand the yeas and nays. fail to meet 1 or more of conditions set forth cial statement reviewed under subsection The yeas and nays were ordered. in subparagraphs (A) through (D) shall not (a), require the issuer to file with the Com- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- qualify for eligibility as NRSRO asset- mission a financial statement correcting ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- backed securities or ratings. such misstatement; and ceedings on this question will be post- (2) take all other appropriate actions under SEC. 305. QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION. poned. Section 15E of the Securities Exchange Act the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 f (15 U.S.C. 78o–7) is amended— U.S.C. 78a et seq.). (c) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sec- (1) in subsection (c), by redesignating para- tion, the term ‘‘rescued issuer’’ means any LEAVE OF ABSENCE graph (2) as paragraph (3) and inserting after issuer (as such term is defined in section paragraph (1) the following: By unanimous consent, leave of ab- 3(a)(8) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ‘‘(2) REVIEW OF RATINGS AND COOPERATION sence was granted to: (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(8)) that has received, prior WITH COMMISSION.—In order to maintain its Mr. WAMP (at the request of Mr. to the date of enactment of this Act, Federal registration and the integrity of the NRSRO BOEHNER) for today on account of a Government intervention through sale nego- ratings system, a nationally recognized sta- family medical emergency. tistical rating organization shall annually tiation assistance, loan guarantee, place- review all ratings issued and outstanding in ment under conservatorship or receivership, f or other assumption of the management, obligor categories for which it has reg- SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED istered, with such review to result in a for- governance, and control of the issuer by the mal re-rating affirmation, upgrade, down- Department of the Treasury or the Board of By unanimous consent, permission to grade or ratings removal. Each nationally Governors of the Federal Reserve, an emer- address the House, following the legis- recognized statistical rating organization gency loan of public funds made to the issuer lative program and any special orders shall provide the Commission with full ac- by the Department of the Treasury or the heretofore entered, was granted to: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, cess to models, documentation, assumptions (The following Members (at the re- and performance data upon request, shall an- or other similar Federal Government inter- vention. quest of Mr. DREIER) to revise and ex- swer all questions and queries posed by Com- tend their remarks and include extra- mission on a timely basis, and otherwise co- SEC. 307. COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT. operate with any Commission investiga- (a) COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT DUE TO neous material:) tion’’. GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION.— Ms. FOXX, for 5 minutes, today and (2) in subsection (d), by striking ‘The Com- (1) IN GENERAL.—An officer of an institu- September 29. tion shall pay to the Department of the mission’ and inserting Mr. MORAN of Kansas, for 5 minutes, Treasury any amounts received by such offi- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission.’’. today and September 29. (3) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through cer during a year as a bonus or other incen- tive-based or equity-based compensation Mr. JONES, for 5 minutes, September (5) as subparagraphs (A) through (E), respec- 29. tively; and (4) from the institution during— (4) by adding a new subparagraph (F) as (A) a year in which the institution is sub- Mr. POE, for 5 minutes, September 29. follows: ject to a government intervention; and f ‘‘(F) has, in the course of an investigation (B) the two years prior to a year in which into the integrity of its NRSRO ratings the institution is subject to a government ADJOURNMENT caused the Commission to believe that a sus- intervention. (2) COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT DEFINED.— Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I pension or revocation of its NRSRO registra- For purposes of this subsection, and with re- move that the House do now adjourn. tion is in the public interest.’’. spect to an issuer, the term ‘‘government The motion was agreed to; accord- (5) by adding at the end the following: intervention’’ means— ingly (at 1 o’clock and 3 minutes a.m.), ‘‘(2) DETERMINATION AND EXAMINATION BY (A) the placement of the issuer under con- COMMISSION.—In assessing whether a nation- under its previous order, the House ad- servatorship, receivership, or other assump- ally recognized statistical rating organiza- journed until today, Monday, Sep- tion of the management, governance, and tion is consistently producing credit ratings tember 29, 2008, at 8 a.m. control of the issuer by the Department of with integrity for purposes of paragraph (5), the Treasury or the Board of Governors of f the Commission shall determine whether the Federal Reserve; or ratings are issued with the expectation of (B) an emergency loan of public funds EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, meeting aggregate historical loss and default made to the issuer by the Department of the ETC. standards for given ratings levels across all Treasury or the Board of Governors of the Under clause 8 of rule XII, executive categories for which a credit rating agency Federal Reserve, if the Chairman of the has registered under this section. In the case communications were taken from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Speaker’s table and referred as follows: of a nationally recognized statistical rating determines that such a loan is necessary to organization which has registered for a cat- prevent the imminent failure of the issuer. 8801. A letter from the U.S. House of Rep- egory or categories for which its ratings ex- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This compensation resentatives, Clerk, transmitting notifica- perience covers less than a full economic adjustment shall take effect on enactment of tion, pursuant to section (1)(k)(2) of H.R. 895, cycle, the standards shall be consistent with this Act, and shall have no effect after Sep- that the board members and alternate board industry norms for such category or cat- tember 30, 2009. members of the Office of Congressional Eth- egories. Additionally, as part of the ongoing SEC. 308. SUSPENSION OF MARK TO MARKET AC- ics: Former Congressman David Skaggs; qualification of NRSROs, adherence to the COUNTING. Former Congressman Porter J. Goss; Former foregoing provisions shall be evaluated The Securities and Exchange Commission Congresswoman Yvonne Brathwaite Burke; through the Commission’s regular surveil- shall have the authority under the securities Former House Chief Administrative Officer lance of NRSRO models, systems, assump- laws (as such term defined in section 3(a)(47) Jay Eagen; Former Congresswoman Karan tions and performance.’’. of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 English; Professor Allison Hayward; Former SEC. 306. FINANCIAL STATEMENT REVIEW. U.S.C. 78c(a)(47)) to suspend, by rule, regula- Congressman Abner Mikva; and Former Con- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Securities and Ex- tion, or order, the application of Federal Ac- gressman Bill Frenzel, have individually change Commission shall— counting Standard 157 for a period of up to signed an agreement to not be a candidate (1) review any financial statements re- [xxxx] for any issuer (as such term is defined for the office of Senator or Representative quired under section 13 of the Securities Ex- in section 3(a)(8) of such Act) or any class or in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, change Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m) of any res- category of issuer. the Congress for purposes of the Federal cued issuer for the rescued issuer’s fiscal Ms. SLAUGHTER. I yield back the Election Campaign Act of 1971 until at least year 2005 and each succeeding fiscal year up 3 years after the individual is no longer a to and including the fiscal year in which balance of my time, and I move the member of the Board or staff of the Office of such issuer became a rescued issuer; and previous question on the resolution. Congressional Ethics. (2) examine each of the audits that were The SPEAKER pro tempore. The 8871. A letter from the Division Director, the basis of such financial statements, and question is on ordering the previous Policy Issuance Division, Department of Ag- all the supporting books, papers, correspond- question. riculture, transmitting the Department’s

VerDate Mar 15 2010 10:20 Apr 05, 2011 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR08\H28SE8.000 H28SE8 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with BOUND RECORD 22926 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 154, Pt. 16 September 28, 2008 final rule — Accredited Laboratory Program pursuant to Public Law 107–314, section 3183; Agency, transmitting notification con- (RIN: 0583–AD09) received September 19, 2008, to the Committee on Armed Services. cerning the Department of the Air Force’s pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 8883. A letter from the Chief Counsel, Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance mittee on Agriculture. FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, to Canada for defense articles and services 8872. A letter from the Division Director, transmitting the Department’s final rule — (Transmittal No. 08–93), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. Policy Issuance Division, Department of Ag- Changes in Flood Elevation Determinations 2776(b); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. riculture, transmitting the Department’s [Docket No. FEMA–B–1001] received Sep- 8894. A letter from the Vice Admiral, USN final rule — Allowing Bar-Type Cut Turkey tember 27, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Director, Defense Security Cooperation Operations To Use J–Type Cut Maximum 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial Agency, transmitting notification con- Line Speeds (RIN: 0583–AD18) received Sep- Services. cerning the Department of the Air Force’s tember 19, 2008, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 8884. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- to India for defense articles and services culture. mitting the Department’s annual financial (Transmittal No. 08–100), pursuant to 22 8873. A letter from the Division Director, report for Fiscal Year 2007, pursuant to the U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on Foreign Policy Issuances Division, Department of Prescription Drug User Fee Act of 1992; to Affairs. Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 8895. A letter from the Director, Inter- final rule — Determining Net Weight Com- 8885. A letter from the Secretaries, Depart- national Cooperation, Department of De- pliance for Meat and Poultry Products (RIN: ment of the Interior and Department of En- fense, transmitting Pursuant to Section 27(f) 0583–AD17) received September 26, 2008, pur- ergy, transmitting notification that both De- of the Arms Export Control Act and Section suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- partment’s hereby certify that the sum of 1(f) of Executive Order 11958, Transmittal No. mittee on Agriculture. monies deposited in the established special 15–08 informing of an intent to sign a Project 8874. A letter from the Under Secretary for Treasury fund is balanced with regards to Arrangement concerning the Network Pro- Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- environmental restoration, pursuant to 10 tocol Vulnerability Assessment under the fense, transmitting the Department’s review U.S.C. 7439(f)(2); to the Committee on Energy Memorandum of Understanding Between the of programs designed to prevent recruiter and Commerce. Secretary of Defense on behalf of the Depart- misconduct as requested in the Senate 8886. A letter from the Administrator, En- ment of Defense of the United States of Armed Services Committee 110–77; to the vironmental Protection Agency, transmit- America and the Secretary for Defense for Committee on Armed Services. ting the Agency’s report entitled, ‘‘RCRA the United Kingdom of Great Britain and 8875. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Hazardous Waste Identification of Meth- Northern Ireland Concerning Cooperative of the Navy, Department of Defense, trans- amphetamine Production Process By-prod- Participation in Research and Development mitting notification that the Department ucts,’’ pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 6921(j), section Projects, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2767(f); to the has decided to convert to contract the air- 742; to the Committee on Energy and Com- Committee on Foreign Affairs. craft maintenance functions currently per- merce. 8896. A letter from the Acting Assistant 8887. A letter from the Vice Admiral, USN formed by 101 military personnel of the Fleet Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- Director, Defense Security Cooperation Logistics Support Squadrons; to the Com- ment of State, transmitting certification of Agency, transmitting notification con- mittee on Armed Services. a proposed Manufacturing License Agree- cerning the Department of the Air Force’s 8876. A letter from the Assistant Secretary ment with Japan (Transmittal No. DDTC Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance of the Navy, Department of Defense, trans- 103–08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the to Turkey for defense articles and services mitting the Department’s decision to con- Committee on Foreign Affairs. (Transmittal No. 08–94), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. duct a streamlined A–76 competition of infor- 8897. A letter from the Acting Assistant 2776(b); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. mation assurance functions performed by 8 8888. A letter from the Vice Admiral, USN Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- military personnel of the Fleet Area Control Director, Defense Security Cooperation ment of State, transmitting certification of and Surveillance Facility Virginia Capes in Agency, transmitting notification con- a proposed Manufacturing License Agree- Virginia Beach, VA; to the Committee on cerning the Department of the Air Force’s ment with France (Transmittal No. DDTC Armed Services. Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance 086–08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the 8877. A letter from the Secretary of the Air to France for defense articles and services Committee on Foreign Affairs. Force, Department of Defense, transmitting (Transmittal No. 08–102), pursuant to 22 8898. A letter from the Acting Assistant notification that the Commander of Air U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on Foreign Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- Force Space Command is initiating a single Affairs. ment of State, transmitting certification of function standard competition of the Main- 8889. A letter from the Vice Admiral, USN a proposed Manufacturing License Agree- tenance Function located at Kaena Point, Director, Defense Security Cooperation ment with the United Kingdom (Transmittal Hawaii; to the Committee on Armed Serv- Agency, transmitting notification con- No. DDTC 111–08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. ices. cerning the Department of the Air Force’s 2776(d); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 8878. A letter from the Comptroller, De- Proposed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance 8899. A letter from the Acting Assistant partment of Defense, transmitting certifi- to Israel for defense articles and services Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- cation that the current Future Years De- (Transmittal No. 08–83), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. ment of State, transmitting certification of fense Program fully funds the support costs 2776(b); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. a proposed Manufacturing License Agree- associated with the multiyear program, pur- 8890. A letter from the Vice Admiral, USN ment with Turkey (Transmittal No. DDTC suant to 10 U.S.C. 2306b(i)(1)(A); to the Com- Director, Defense Security Cooperation 080–08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the mittee on Armed Services. Agency, transmitting notification con- Committee on Foreign Affairs. 8879. A letter from the Assistant Secretary cerning the Department of the Army’s Pro- 8900. A letter from the Acting Assistant of the Navy, Department of Defense, trans- posed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- mitting notification of the result of a public- Brazil for defense articles and services ment of State, transmitting certification of private competition, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. (Transmittal No. 08–92), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. a proposed Manufacturing License Agree- 2462(a); to the Committee on Armed Services. 2776(b); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. ment with France (Transmittal No. DDTC 8880. A letter from the Secretary of the Air 8891. A letter from the Vice Admiral, USN 054–08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Force, Department of Defense, transmitting Director, Defense Security Cooperation Committee on Foreign Affairs. notification that the commander of Head- Agency, transmitting notification con- 8901. A letter from the Acting Assistant quarters Air Education and Training Com- cerning the Department of the Army’s Pro- Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- mand (HQ AETC), Sheppard Air Force Base, posed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to ment of State, transmitting certification of Texas, has conducted a public-private com- Pakistan for defense articles and services a proposed Manufacturing License Agree- petition on August 26, 2008; to the Committee (Transmittal No. 08–99), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. ment with the United Kingdom (Transmittal on Armed Services. 2776(b); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. No. DDTC 107–08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 8881. A letter from the Secretary of the Air 8892. A letter from the Vice Admiral, USN 2776(d); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Force, Department of Defense, transmitting Director, Defense Security Cooperation 8902. A letter from the Acting Assistant notification that the Commander of Air Mo- Agency, transmitting notification con- Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- bility Command (AMC), Scott Air Force cerning the Department of the Navy’s Pro- ment of State, transmitting certification of Base (AFB), Illinois, has conducted a public- posed Letter(s) of Offer and Acceptance to a proposed Manufacturing License Agree- private competition on September 8, 2008; to Saudi Arabia for defense articles and serv- ment with Germany (Transmittal No. DDTC the Committee on Armed Services. ices (Transmittal No. 08–101), pursuant to 22 055–08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the 8882. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- U.S.C. 2776(b); to the Committee on Foreign Committee on Foreign Affairs. ment of Energy, transmitting the Depart- Affairs. 8903. A letter from the Acting Assistant ment’s fifth report concerning plutonium 8893. A letter from the Vice Admiral, USN Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- storage at the Savannah River Site (SRS), Director, Defense Security Cooperation ment of State, transmitting certification of

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A letter from the Acting Assistant (Transmittal No. DDTC 076–08), pursuant to Section 307(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act, Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on For- pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2227(a); to the Com- ment of State, transmitting certification of eign Affairs. mittee on Foreign Affairs. a proposed Manufacturing License Agree- 8915. A letter from the Acting Assistant 8925. A letter from the Acting Assistant ment with Italy (Transmittal No. DDTC 081– Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- Secretary Legislative Affairs, Department of 08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Com- ment of State, transmitting certification of State, transmitting pursuant to section 3(d) mittee on Foreign Affairs. a proposed technical assistance agreement of the Arms Export Control Act, certifi- 8905. A letter from the Acting Assistant for the export of technical data, defense serv- cation regarding the proposed transfer of Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- ices, and defense articles to the Netherlands, major defense equipment from the Govern- ment of State, transmitting certification of the United Kingdom, Luxemborg, Belgium, ment of Australia (Transmittal No. RSAT– a proposed Manufacturing License Agree- Sweden, Germany, France and Spain (Trans- 11–08); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. ment with the United Kingdom (Transmittal mittal No. DDTC 088–08), pursuant to 22 8926. A letter from the Acting Assistant No. DDTC 109–08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on Foreign Secretary Legislative Affairs, Department of 2776(d); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Affairs. State, transmitting pursuant to section 3(d) 8906. A letter from the Acting Assistant 8916. A letter from the Acting Assistant of the Arms Export Control Act, certifi- Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- cation regarding the proposed transfer of ment of State, transmitting certification of ment of State, transmitting certification of major defense equipment from the Federal a proposed Manufacturing License Agree- a proposed technical assistance agreement Republic of Germany (Transmittal No. ment with Taiwan and Malaysia (Trans- for the export of technical data, defense serv- RSAT–10–08); to the Committee on Foreign mittal No. DDTC 075–08), pursuant to 22 ices, and defense articles to the United King- Affairs. U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Committee on Foreign dom and Spain (Transmittal No. DDTC 096– 8927. A letter from the Acting Assistant Affairs. 08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Com- Secretary Legislative Affairs, Department of 8907. A letter from the Acting Assistant mittee on Foreign Affairs. State, transmitting pursuant to section 3(d) Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- 8917. A letter from the Acting Assistant of the Arms Export Control Act, certifi- ment of State, transmitting certification of Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- cation regarding the proposed transfer of a proposed Manufacturing License Agree- ment of State, transmitting certification of major defense equipment from Turkey ment with Italy (Transmittal No. DDTC 053– a proposed technical assistance agreement (Transmittal No. RSAT–06–08); to the Com- 08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(d); to the Com- for the export defense services and defense mittee on Foreign Affairs. mittee on Foreign Affairs. articles to Saudi Arabia (Transmittal No. 8928. A letter from the Acting Assistant 8908. A letter from the Acting Assistant DDTC 067–08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); Secretary Legislative Affairs, Department of Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. State, transmitting pursuant to section 3(d) ment of State, transmitting certification of 8918. A letter from the Acting Assistant of the Arms Export Control Act, certifi- a proposed license for the export of defense Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- cation regarding the proposed blanket trans- articles sold commercially under a contract ment of State, transmitting certification of fer of major defense equipment from the to Iraq (Transmittal No. DDTC 046–08), pur- a proposed technical assistance agreement Governments of Norway, Greece, Portugal, suant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee for the export of technical data, defense serv- Spain, the Republic of Korea, Chile, Canada, on Foreign Affairs. ices, and defense articles to Mexico (Trans- New Zealand, Germany, Australia, and 8909. A letter from the Acting Assistant mittal No. DDTC 104–08), pursuant to 22 Japan (Transmittal No. RSAT 09–08); to the Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on Foreign Committee on Foreign Affairs. ment of State, transmitting certification of Affairs. a proposed agreement for the export of de- 8919. A letter from the Acting Assistant 8929. A letter from the Acting Assistant fense articles or defense services sold com- Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- Secretary Legislative Affairs, Department of mercially under a contract to Japan (Trans- ment of State, transmitting certification of State, transmitting correspondence from the mittal No. DTC 105–08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. a proposed technical assistance agreement Kingdom of Bahrain; to the Committee on 2776(c); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. for the export of technical data, defense serv- Foreign Affairs. 8910. A letter from the Acting Assistant ices, and defense articles to South Korea 8930. A letter from the Member, SITAC, Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- (Transmittal No. DDTC 106–08), pursuant to Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Ad- ment of State, transmitting certification of 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on For- visory Committee, transmitting the Com- a proposed agreement for the export of de- eign Affairs. mittee’s report on availability of uncooled fense articles or defense services sold com- 8920. A letter from the Acting Assistant thermal imaging cameras in controlled coun- mercially under a contract to Germany Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- tries; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. (Transmittal No. DTC 098–08), pursuant to 22 ment of State, transmitting certification of 8931. A letter from the Executive Director, U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on Foreign a proposed technical assistance agreement Access Board, transmitting the Board’s an- Affairs. for the export of technical data, defense serv- nual report for FY 2007 prepared in accord- 8911. A letter from the Acting Assistant ices, and defense articles to Algeria and ance with Section 203 of the Notification and Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- France (Transmittal No. DDTC 097–08), pur- Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and ment of State, transmitting certification of suant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee Retaliation Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act), Pub- a proposed license for the export of defense on Foreign Affairs. lic Law 107–174; to the Committee on Over- articles sold commercially under a contract 8921. A letter from the Acting Assistant sight and Government Reform. to the United Arab Emirates (Transmittal Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- 8932. A letter from the Executive Director, No. DDTC 095–08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. ment of State, transmitting certification of Commodity Futures Trading Commission, 2776(c); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. a proposed technical assistance agreement transmitting the Commission’s Year 2008 In- 8912. A letter from the Acting Assistant for the export of technical data, defense serv- ventory of Commercial Activities , as re- Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- ices, and defense articles to Algeria and quired by the Federal Activities Reform Act ment of State, transmitting certification of France (Transmittal No. DDTC 097–08), pur- of 1997, Pub. L. 105–270; to the Committee on a proposed agreement for the export of de- suant to 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee Oversight and Government Reform. fense articles or defense services sold com- on Foreign Affairs. 8933. A letter from the Chairman and CEO, mercially under a contract to Canada 8922. A letter from the Acting Assistant Farm Credit Administration, transmitting in (Transmittal No. DDTC 087–08), pursuant to Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- accordance with Pub. L. 105–270, the Federal 22 U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on For- ment of State, transmitting certification of Activities Inventory Reform Act of 1998 eign Affairs. a proposed Manufacturing License Agree- (FAIR Act), the Administration’s inventory 8913. A letter from the Acting Assistant ment with the United Kingdom (Transmittal of commerical activities for calendar year Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Depart- No. DDTC 090–08), pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2008; to the Committee on Oversight and ment of State, transmitting certification of 2776(d); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Government Reform. a proposed license for the export of defense 8923. A letter from the Under Secretary for 8934. A letter from the Inspector General, articles or defense services sold commer- Industry and Security, Department of Com- Federal Trade Commission, transmitting no- cially under a contract to Canada (Trans- merce, transmitting the Department’s inten- tification that the Commission recently mittal No. DDTC 113–08), pursuant to 22 tions to amend the Export Administration began the audit of financial statements for U.S.C. 2776(c); to the Committee on Foreign Regulations (EAR); to the Committee on the fiscal year 2008; to the Committee on Affairs. Foreign Affairs. Oversight and Government Reform.

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A letter from the Assistant Attorney National Transportation Safety Board, Directives; Dassault Model Falcon 2000EX General for Administration, Department of transmitting the Board’s annual report for Airplanes [Docket No. FAA–2008–0557; Direc- Justice, transmitting the Department’s an- FY 2007 prepared in accordance with Section torate Identifier 2007–NM–364–AD; Amend- nual report on the status of all open rules at 203 of the Notification and Federal Employee ment 39–15626; AD 2008–16–08] (RIN: 2120– the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of AA64) received September 19, 2008, pursuant and Explosives (ATF) and ATF’s plan to ad- 2002 (No FEAR Act), Public Law 107–174; to to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on dress the backlog, pursuant to H.R. 3093 and the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. Rep. No. 110–240, as amended; jointly to ment Reform. 8946. A letter from the Program Analyst, the Committees on the Judiciary and Appro- 8936. A letter from the Inspector General, Department of Transportation, transmitting priations. the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness Nuclear Regulatory Commission, transmit- f ting the Commission’s Fiscal Year 2008 Com- Directives; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC–6 mercial and Inherently Governmental Ac- Series Airplanes [Docket No. FAA–2008–0822; REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON tivities Inventories, pursuant to the Federal Directorate Identifier 2008–CE–045–AD; PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Activities Inventory Reform Act of 1998; to Amendment 39–15621; AD 2008–16–03] (RIN: the Committee on Oversight and Govern- 2120–AA64) received September 19, 2008, pur- Under clause 2 or rule XIII, reports of ment Reform. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- committees were delivered to the Clerk 8937. A letter from the Acting Director Of- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- for printing and reference to the proper fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- ture. calendar, as follows: tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 8947. A letter from the Program Analyst, Mr. CONYERS: Committee on the Judici- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Department of Transportation, transmitting ary. H.R. 971. A bill to ensure and foster con- rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic the Department’s final rule — Airworthiness tinued patient safety and quality of care by Zone Off Alaska; Deep-Water Species Fishery Directives; Bombardier Model DHC–8–400, making the antitrust laws apply to negotia- by Amendment 80 Vessels Subject to –401, and –402 Airplanes [Docket No. FAA– tions between groups of independent phar- Sideboard Limits in the Gulf of Alaska 2008–0586; Directorate Identifier 2008–NM–043– macies and health plans and health insur- [Docket No. 071106671–8010–02] (RIN: 0648– AD; Amendment 39–15625; AD 2008–16–07] ance issuers (including health plans under XK43) received September 27, 2008, pursuant (RIN: 2120–AA64) received September 19, 2008, parts C and D of the Medicare Program) in to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- the same manner as such laws apply to pro- Natural Resources. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- tected activities under the National Labor 8938. A letter from the Acting Director Of- ture. Relations Act; with an amendment (Rept. 8948. A letter from the Administrator, Gen- fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- 110–898). Referred to the Committee of the eral Services Administration, transmitting tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- Whole House on the State of the Union. additional prospectus that supports the U.S. tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Mr. OBERSTAR: Committee on Transpor- General Services Administration’s (GSA) rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic tation and Infrastructure. House Resolution Fiscal Year 2009 Capital Investment and Zone Off Alaska; Shallow-Water Species by 1382. Resolution honoring the heritage of the Leasing Program; to the Committee on Vessels Using Trawl Gear in the Gulf of Alas- Coast Guard (Rept. 110–899). Referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure. ka [Docket No. 071106671–8010–02] (RIN: 0648– House Calendar. 8949. A letter from the Assistant Secretary XK44) received September 28, 2008, pursuant Mr. OBERSTAR: Committee on Transpor- Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 5788. A bill to Homeland Security, transmitting com- Natural Resources. amend title 49, United States Code, to estab- 8939. A letter from the Staff Director, Com- mentary on H.R. 2608, the ‘‘SSI Extension for lish prohibitions against voice communica- mission on Civil Rights, transmitting notifi- Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act’’; to the tions using a mobile communications device cation that the Commission recently ap- Committee on Ways and Means. on commercial airline flights, and for other pointed members to the Arkansas Advisory 8950. A letter from the Chief, Publications purposes; with an amendment (Rept. 110–900). Committee; to the Committee on the Judici- and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Referred to the Committee of the Whole ary. transmitting the Service’s final rule — Guid- House on the State of the Union. 8940. A letter from the Staff Director, Com- ance regarding WHFITs [Notice 2008–77] re- Mr. ARCURI: Committee on Rules. House mission on Civil Rights, transmitting notifi- ceived September 26, 2008, pursuant to 5 Resolution 1516. Resolution providing for cation that the Commission has appointed U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on consideration of the bill (H.R. 7201) to amend members to the Wisconsin Advisory Com- Ways and Means. the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide mittee; to the Committee on the Judiciary. 8951. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 8941. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- incentives for energy production and con- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- mitting the Department’s Study on the Fea- servation, and for other purposes and pro- mitting designation of Additional Members sibility and Advisability of Providing for viding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7202) of the Special Exposure Cohort under the En- Contracting with Prescription Drug Program to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ergy Employees Occupational Illness Com- Sponsors and Medicare Advantage Organiza- to extend certain expiring provisions, to pro- pensation Program Act of 2000; to the Com- tions on a Multi-Year Basis, pursuant to Sec- vide individual income tax relief, and for mittee on the Judiciary. tion 107(d) of the Medicare Prescription other purposes (Rept. 110–902). Referred to 8942. A letter from the Principal Deputy Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act the House Calendar. Assistant Attorney General, Department of of 2003; jointly to the Committees on Energy Ms. SLAUGHTER: Committee on Rules. Justice, transmitting the Department’s and Commerce and Ways and Means. House Resolution 1517. Resolution providing semiannual report concerning enforcement 8952. A letter from the Acting Assistant for consideration of the Senate amendment actions taken by the Department of Justice Secretary Legislative Affairs, Department of to the bill (H.R. 3997) to amend the Internal under the Act for the Semiannual period be- State, transmitting the Department’s annual Revenue Code of 1986 to provide earnings as- ginning on January 1, 2008, pursuant to 2 report on foreign military or defense min- sistance and tax relief to members of the U.S.C. 1605 (b)(1); to the Committee on the istry civilian involvement in the Inter- uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, Judiciary. national Military Education and Training and Peace Corps volunteers, and for other 8943. A letter from the Acting Assistant (IMET) program, pursuant to Section 549 of purposes (Rept. 110–903). Referred to the Secretary Legislative Affairs, Department of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as House Calendar. State, transmitting the Department’s final amended; jointly to the Committees on For- f rule — Aliens Inadmissible Under the Immi- eign Affairs and Appropriations. gration and Nationality Act, as Amended: 8953. A letter from the Chief, Department REPORTED BILL SEQUENTIALLY Unlawful Voters [Public Notice: ] (RIN: 1400– of Agriculture, transmitting the Depart- REFERRED AC04) received August 26, 2008, pursuant to 5 ment’s report that describes the Indian trib- Under clause 2 of rule XII, bills and U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the al requests received and agreements or con- reports were delivered to the Clerk for Judiciary. tracts that have been entered into under the 8944. A letter from the Major General, AUS Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004; jointly printing, and bills referred as follows: (Retired) Deputy Executive Director, Re- to the Committees on Natural Resources and Mr. CONYERS: Committee on the Judici- serve Officers Association, transmitting the Agriculture. ary. H.R. 6598. A bill to amend title 18, Association’s Report of Audit for the year 8954. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- United States Code, to prohibit certain con- ending 31, March 2008, pursuant to Section ment of the Interior, transmitting a draft duct relating to the use of horses for human 16, P.O. 90–595; to the Committee on the Judi- bill entitled, ‘‘Expand, Protect, and Conserve consumption, with an amendment (Rept. 110– ciary. our Nation’s Water Resources Act’’; jointly 901, Pt. 1); Referred to the Committee on Ag- 8945. A letter from the Program Analyst, to the Committees on Natural Resources and riculture for a period ending not later than Department of Transportation, transmitting Transportation and Infrastructure. September 29, 2008, for consideration of such

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Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XII the States Code, to establish national standards By Mr. RANGEL: for State safety inspections of motor vehi- following action was taken by the H.R. 7202. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- cles, and for other purposes; to the Com- Speaker: enue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- H.R. 554. Referral to the Committees on provisions, to provide individual income tax ture. Agriculture and the Judiciary extended for a relief, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mrs. MALONEY of New York: period ending not later than September 29, mittee on Ways and Means, and in addition H.R. 7211. A bill to improve the administra- 2008. to the Committees on Agriculture, Natural tion of the Minerals Management Service, H.R. 948. Referral to the Committee on Resources, Energy and Commerce, and Edu- and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means extended for a period ending cation and Labor, for a period to be subse- Natural Resources. not later than September 29, 2008. quently determined by the Speaker, in each By Mr. PALLONE (for himself and Ms. H.R. 1717. Referral to the Committee on case for consideration of such provisions as DEGETTE): Energy and Commerce extended for a period fall within the jurisdiction of the committee H.R. 7212. A bill to amend title XIX of the ending not later than September 29, 2008. concerned. Social Security Act to improve the State H.R. 1746. Referral to the Committees on By Mr. HONDA (for himself, Ms. plan amendment option for providing home Foreign Affairs, Oversight and Government HIRONO, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. GRIJALVA, and community-based services under the Reform, and the Judiciary for a period end- and Mr. FATTAH): Medicaid Program, and for other purposes; to ing not later than September 29, 2008. H.R. 7203. A bill to provide for the estab- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 5577. Referral to the Committee on lishment of a commission to engage in an in- By Mr. SHULER: Energy and Commerce extended for a period formed, national, and public dialogue about H.R. 7213. A bill to amend the Clean Air ending not later than September 29, 2008. how to ensure that each student in the Act to provide for the waiver of require- H.R. 6357. Referral to the Committee on United States receives an equitable edu- ments relating to recertification kits for the Ways and Means extended for a period ending cation that enables the student to achieve conversion of vehicles into vehicles powered not later than September 29, 2008. his or her maximum academic potential; to by natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas; to the Committee on Education and Labor. f the Committee on Energy and Commerce. By Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas: By Ms. WATERS: H.R. 7204. A bill to amend title 49, United PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 7214. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of States Code, to direct the Secretary of Vet- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Transportation to establish sanctions and erans Affairs to use the Health Professionals bills and resolutions of the following penalties applicable to an employer when- Educational Assistance Program of the De- ever an employee of the employer is con- titles were introduced and severally re- partment of Veterans Affairs to increase the victed of driving an over-the-road bus under ferred, as follows: number of licensed mental health profes- the influence of alcohol or a controlled sub- By Mr. GONZALEZ: sionals in the Department of Veterans Af- stance while acting within the scope of the H.R. 7197. A bill to amend part C of title fairs available to assist veterans suffering employee’s employment; to the Committee XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit in- from the effects of combat stress, and for on Transportation and Infrastructure. creases in Medicare Advantage payment other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- By Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas (for rates to 2 percent per year until parity erans’ Affairs. herself and Mr. TOWNS): achieved with Medicare fee-for-service pro- H.R. 7205. A bill to take certain measures By Ms. WATERS: gram; to the Committee on Ways and Means, against countries that fail to satisfy judg- H.R. 7215. A bill to amend the reporting re- and in addition to the Committee on Energy ments totaling more than $1,000,000 entered quirements in the Department of Defense and Commerce, for a period to be subse- against them in courts in the United States; Appropriations Act, 2007 relating to military quently determined by the Speaker, in each to the Committee on Financial Services, and and political stability in Iraq to require ad- case for consideration of such provisions as in addition to the Committee on Foreign Af- ditional information on the number of com- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee fairs, for a period to be subsequently deter- batants and non-combatants killed, and for concerned. mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign By Mr. STARK (for himself, Mr. CAMP sideration of such provisions as fall within Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on of Michigan, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Armed Services, for a period to be subse- MCCRERY): By Mr. BRADY of Texas: quently determined by the Speaker, in each H.R. 7198. A bill to establish the Stephanie H.R. 7206. A bill to cap discretionary spend- case for consideration of such provisions as Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal for organ do- ing, eliminate wasteful and duplicative agen- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee nors and the family of organ donors; to the cies, reform entitlement programs, and re- concerned. Committee on Financial Services, and in ad- form the congressional earmark process; to By Mr. ARCURI: dition to the Committee on Energy and Com- the Committee on the Budget, and in addi- H.J. Res. 100. A joint resolution appointing merce, for a period to be subsequently deter- tion to the Committees on Rules, and Over- the day for the convening of the first session mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- sight and Government Reform, for a period of the One Hundred Eleventh Congress and sideration of such provisions as fall within to be subsequently determined by the Speak- establishing the date for the counting of the the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. er, in each case for consideration of such pro- electoral votes for President and Vice Presi- By Mr. CANNON: visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the dent cast by the electors in December 2008; H.R. 7199. A bill to establish programs that committee concerned. considered and passed. use the Internet to provide to patients and By Mr. INSLEE: By Mrs. LOWEY: health care practitioners coordinated infor- H.R. 7207. A bill to amend the National H. Con. Res. 439. Concurrent resolution mation on diseases and other conditions, and Telecommunications and Information Ad- supporting the goals and ideals of ‘‘Lights for other purposes; to the Committee on En- ministration Organization Act to improve On Afterschool!’’, a national celebration of ergy and Commerce. the process of reallocation of spectrum from after-school programs; to the Committee on By Mr. CANNON: Federal government uses to commercial Education and Labor. H.R. 7200. A bill to establish programs that uses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- By Mr. LAMPSON (for himself, Mr. use the Internet to provide to patients and merce. ORTIZ, Mr. REYES, Mr. GENE GREEN of health care practitioners coordinated infor- By Mr. LEWIS of Georgia (for himself, Texas, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Ms. mation on diseases and other conditions, to Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. POE, Mr. establish authorities that provide patients SCHAKOWSKY, and Mr. POE): MCCAUL of Texas, Mr. BRADY of and health care practitioners freedom in the H.R. 7208. A bill to reduce and prevent teen Texas, Mr. EDWARDS of Texas, Mr. choice of medical treatments, and for other dating violence, and for other purposes; to CULBERSON, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. BOYD purposes; to the Committee on Energy and the Committee on the Judiciary. of Florida, Mr. ELLSWORTH, Mr. HALL Commerce, and in addition to the Committee By Mrs. MALONEY of New York (for of Texas, Mr. SHULER, Mr. PAUL, Mr. on the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- herself and Mr. BLUMENAUER): SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. quently determined by the Speaker, in each H.R. 7209. A bill to authorize the Secretary RODRIGUEZ, Mr. CUELLAR, and Mr. case for consideration of such provisions as of Housing and Urban Development to make DOGGETT):

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H. Res. 1518. A resolution honoring the Mr. SIRES, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Ms. grievances relating to the application of the Wings Over Houston Airshow for advancing SOLIS, Mr. TAYLOR, Ms. WATERS, Ms. WAT- armed forces of the United States in hos- the appreciation and understanding of the SON, Mr. WELCH of Vermont, and Ms. WOOL- tilities in Iraq without a Congressional Dec- United States Armed Forces, the City of SEY. laration of War; to the Committee on For- Houston, Texas, and Ellington Field; to the H.R. 5914: Mr. CARNAHAN. eign Affairs. Committee on Armed Services. H.R. 5974: Mr. SALI. 315. Also, a petition of The Evergreen By Ms. WATERS: H.R. 6205: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia and Mr. Democratic Club, relative to a resolution ex- H. Res. 1519. A resolution honoring the im- HOLT. pressing distress by the length of the present portant work of journalists covering the war H.R. 6375: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. presidential campaign, particularly the pri- in Iraq; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, H.R. 6856: Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, mary, and the necessity of the candidates and in addition to the Committee on Armed Mr. CARNEY, Mr. CAPUANO, and Mr. JOHNSON having to look for sources of money outside Services, for a period to be subsequently de- of Illinois. the government to support it; to the Com- H.R. 7113: Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey, Ms. termined by the Speaker, in each case for mittee on House Administration. consideration of such provisions as fall with- CLARKE, and Mr. FILNER. H.R. 7148: Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. LEWIS of Ken- 316. Also, a petition of Santa Cruz City in the jurisdiction of the committee con- Council, relative to Resolution No. NS-27, 873 cerned. tucky, and Mrs. BLACKBURN. H. Res. 758: Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. CARNEY, Calling for the Preservation of the Outer f and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Continental Shelf Moratorium on Oil Drill- ing; to the Committee on Natural Resources. MEMORIALS H. Res. 1482: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. H. Res. 1515: Mr. HENSARLING. 317. Also, a petition of Alliance for the De- Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials f velopment of Ceiba, relative to a certified were presented and referred as follows: resolution calling for the authorization to CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- 369. The SPEAKER presented a memorial transfer all property and all other installa- of State Senate of Alaska, relative to Senate ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- tions pertaining to the former NSRR, to the Resolve No. 9 urging the United States Con- ITED TARIFF BENEFITS municipalities of Ceiba and Naguabo; to the Committee on Natural Resources. gress to pass legislation to open the coastal Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge statements on congressional earmarks, 318. Also, a petition of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, relative to Reso- to oil and gas exploration, development, and limited tax benefits, or limited tariff production; to the Committee on Natural Re- lution 4 — 2008M The Great Lakes — St. sources. benefits were submitted as follows: Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Com- 370. Also, a memorial of State Senate of OFFERED BY MR. CHARLES B. RANGEL pact and the Great Lakes — St. Lawrence Alaska, relative to Senate Resolve No. 9 urg- H.R. 7201, the Energy Improvement and Ex- River Basin Sustainable Water Resources ing the United States Congress to pass legis- tension Act of 2008, does not contain any Agreement; to the Committee on the Judici- lation to open the coastal plain of the Arctic congressional earmarks, limited tax bene- ary. National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas ex- fits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in 319. Also, a petition of the City of North ploration, development, and production; to clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) of Rule XXI. Miami Beach, relative to Resolution No. the Committee on Natural Resources. OFFERED BY MR. CHARLES B. RANGEL R2008-27 urging President Bush to grant tem- f The provisions that warranted a referral to porary protective status to Haitians in the the Committee on Ways and Means in H.R. United States; to the Committee on the Ju- ADDITIONAL SPONSORS 7202, the Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2008, diciary. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors do not contain any congressional earmarks, 320. Also, a petition of the Honorable Ron were added to public bills and resolu- limited tax benefits, or limited tariff bene- Paul, relative to a petition for redress of grievances regarding the failure of the Presi- tions as follows: fits as defined in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) of Rule XXI. dent to enforce the immigration laws; to the H.R. 2060: Mr. PASCRELL. Committee on the Judiciary. f H.R. 3219: Mr. MITCHELL. 321. Also, a petition of the Honorable Ron H.R. 4576: Mr. TOWNS. PETITIONS, ETC. Paul, relative to a petition for redress of H.R. 5174: Mr. PASCRELL. grievances regarding the government’s in- H.R. 5585: Mr. ALLEN. Under clause 3 of rule XII, petitions and papers were laid on the clerk’s fringement upon the right of the people to H.R. 5723: Mr. CARNAHAN. keep and bear arms; to the Committee on the H.R. 5793: Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. SMITH of New desk and referred as follows: Judiciary. Jersey, and Mr. LATHAM. 310. The SPEAKER presented a petition of 322. Also, a petition of the Honorable Ron H.R. 5897: Mr. BACA, Mr. BERRY, Mr. BISHOP Bonner County Republican Central Com- Paul, relative to a petition for redress of of Georgia, Mr. BOREN, Mr. BOSWELL, Ms. mittee, relative to a resolution to call for grievances relating to the ‘‘War on Ter- CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, immediate action to abolish the Federal Re- rorism’’; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. CAZAYOUX, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. CLEAVER, serve; to the Committee on Financial Serv- 323. Also, a petition of the Honorable Ron Mr. COHEN, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. COOPER, Mr. ices. Paul, relative to a petition for redress of CRAMER, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. DAVIS of Illi- 311. Also, a petition of City Council of the grievances relating to the federal income nois, Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of Tennessee, Ms. City of Bridgeport, relative to Joint resolu- tax; to the Committee on Ways and Means. DEGETTE, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. EDWARDS of Texas, tion #150-07 in support of the creation of a Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. national affordable housing trust fund; to 324. Also, a petition of Essex County Board FOSTER, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. GON- the Committee on Financial Services. of Supervisors, relative to Resolution No. 239 ZALEZ, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HASTINGS of Flor- 312. Also, a petition of the Honorable Ron in support of Senator Schumer’s bill to dou- ida, Mr. HILL, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. JEFFERSON, Paul, relative to a petition for redress of ble the heap benefit, and to urge the federal Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. grievances relating to the Federal Reserve government to tap the oil reserves; jointly to KILPATRICK, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. System; to the Committee on Financial the Committees on Energy and Commerce LEE, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. MARSHALL, Services. and Education and Labor. Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. MEEK of 313. Also, a petition of the Honorable Ron 325. Also, a petition of Amarillo Chamber Florida, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. MOORE Paul, relative to a petition for redress of of Commerce, relative to a resolution in sup- of Kansas, Mr. MURTHA, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, grievances regarding the North American port of congressional legislation favorable to Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Union; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. increasing the domestic supply of energy; Mr. ROSS, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. SCOTT of Vir- 314. Also, a petition of the Honorable Ron jointly to the Committees on Natural Re- ginia, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. SKELTON, Paul, relative to a petition for redress of sources and Energy and Commerce.

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INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 7056, THE human intelligence collection, a task that in- What of the claim that violating human INTERROGATION AND DETEN- cludes determining the most effective and rights and liberties might serve some greater TION REFORM ACT most ethical ways to conduct interrogations? good? Even if one acepts such moral rea- Two: What is the best system to prosecute soning, it is based on false assumptions. Sev- HON. DAVID E. PRICE suspected terrorists quickly and effectively? eral current and former practitioners of interro- OF NORTH CAROLINA Three: What will be the nature of our detention gation have persuasively argued that so-called IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES regime? Where, under what authority, with ‘‘enhanced interrogation’’ practices—or tor- what rights, and for how long may suspects be ture—simply do not work. Such practices are Friday, September 26, 2008 detained? All of these questions will require no more likely to yield actionable intelligence Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam fresh thinking and creative solutions. than traditional methods and, in fact, in many Speaker, during the presidency of George W. Debate surrounding the first question has cases, are more likely to yield false informa- Bush, many of us have watched with horror as largely focused on whether or not the United tion. the Administration has pursued policies—sup- States should engage in so-called ‘‘enhanced As Rear Admiral John Hutson, a former posedly to help fight an ill-defined war against interrogation’’ practices, which often amount to Navy JAG, has explained, ‘‘torture doesn’t terrorism—that shock the conscience and un- torture. The Bush Administration has adopted work. All the literature and experts say that if dermine the values fundamental to our under- policies authorizing aggressive interrogation we really want usable information, we should standing of what it means to be an American: practices that many of us would interpret to go exactly the opposite way and try to gain torture; disappearance; indefinite detention. constitute torture or inhuman treatment, plac- the trust and confidence of the prisoners. Tor- Historians will view the excesses of this era ing our nation in clear violation of the constitu- ture will get you information, but it’s not reli- with the same scorn as the Alien and Sedition tion, U.S. law, and international treaty obliga- able. Eventually, if you don’t accidentally kill Acts and the reign of McCarthyism. Even in tions. The question these practices have them first, torture victims will tell you some- hindsight, however, it will be difficult to under- posed is whether, and when, such practices thing just to make you stop.’’ stand how these policies could have gained are justified in the name of national security. Even the Army Field Manual on Interroga- even tacit approval from so many. Most basically, the use of torture violates tion states that ‘‘the use of force is a poor Many of us have resisted these policies, notions of human rights and dignity that in the technique, as it yields unreliable results, may questioned them, opposed them, and con- American political and legal tradition have damage subsequent collection efforts, and can demned them. We have, in the last two years, been regarded as inalienable and have pre- induce the source to say whatever he thinks begun the monumental task of dismantling empted other considerations. The constitution the interrogator wants to hear.’’ them. explicitly prohibits ‘‘cruel and unusual punish- Both moral and practical arguments thus We also have begun a second, equally ment’’ and requires that no individual ‘‘be de- lead to the same conclusion: the use of torture daunting effort: to identify policies that will ad- prived of life, liberty, or property, without due and cruel or inhuman practices is the wrong dress our very real security challenges without process of law.’’ The constitution does not limit way forward. compromising our fundamental values and our the application of these protections to Amer- But the question of torture is only the begin- standing in the world. Simply put, global ter- ican citizens or to cases that do not involve ning of the debate, not the end. For far too rorism presents a serious and evolving threat, potential terrorism or other dangers. Torturing long, public debate focused our attention only and it demands new thinking about the tools an individual inflicts cruel and unusual punish- on the abuses of ‘‘enhanced interrogation,’’ ig- we must use to confront this threat. ment upon an individual without granting him noring—to our peril and to the detriment of our On September 24, along with nine original or her due process of law. counterterrorism efforts—the equally important co-sponsors, I introduced H.R. 7056, legisla- The Bush Administration, by contrast, has questions regarding our ability to effectively tion aimed at generating more robust debate taken a utilitarian moral approach in justifying detain and prosecute individuals involved in about the nature of the threat of terrorism and the use of torture. Utilitarian approaches judge terrorism. A long litany of policies undertaken the tools we must apply to address it. My leg- an action according to its ability to achieve the by the Bush administration in the service of its islation focuses specifically upon the Bush Ad- greatest good for the greatest number of peo- war on terrorism—indefinite detention, habeas ministration’s most disgraceful and disturbing ple. Should torturing a single individual prove corpus exceptions, special military tribunals, legacy: its architecture of law and practice in to save the lives of hundreds or thousands of and so on—are as morally questionable as the the realm of detention, interrogation, and pros- others, the action of torturing could be practice of torture. ecution of terrorism suspects. deemed justifiable. When vetoing an Intel- Yet, too often, we have engaged in pas- My legislation recognizes, however, that a ligence Authorization bill including prohibitions sionate ideological debate about whether progressive response to the Administration’s against torture, for example, President Bush these policies are morally justified, when we regressive policies cannot be limited to ‘‘don’t argued, ‘‘if we were to shut down this program might first ask the simple question: do they do that’’—don’t torture, don’t hold detainees and restrict the CIA. . . . we could lose vital work? indefinitely, and so on—but must offer a new information from senior al Qaeda terrorists, While Supreme Court justices and legal vision that is responsive to the challenges and and that could cost American lives.’’ scholars have debated the legality and moral- opportunities of the current context. I hope my At least two of the factual premises of the ity of the Bush administration’s justice system proposals will spark new ideas that will lead to utilitarian argument are highly problematic. for terrorist suspects, reaching an array of dif- a new, more ethical, and more effective ap- While advocates often present the case in ferent conclusions about the theoretical validity proach to battling global terrorism. terms of a dramatic choice to torture one in of Guantanamo Bay, the military commissions The question of how best to organize and order to save many, the truth is that torture system, and the like, few would attempt to mobilize the instruments of our national power and abuse have been applied far more widely argue that this legal regime actually works. in fighting global terrorism, especially with re- than to a few unique individuals. The argu- To wit: the administration’s controversial gard to interrogation and detention of terrorist ment might be stronger if torture were a military tribunal system has yielded exactly suspects, is particularly pertinent as we pre- unique exception applied in a singular and two convictions in the seven years since 9–11, pare to determine the direction and leadership critically urgent circumstance—the ‘‘ticking including one off a guilty plea. In the same of our country for the next four years. bomb’’ scenario. The case begins to fall apart, time span, the civilian justice system that the In my view, there are three major chal- however, when torture is officially sanctioned tribunal system supposedly improves upon lenges the next president will have to address. policy, available at the discretion of interroga- has delivered over 145 convictions. If our ob- One: How can we most effectively approach tors. jective is a speedy, effective instrument for

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This denial has led to numerous In the interest of encouraging such a de- cure when we use aggressive measures that, lawsuits bogging down the judicial process bate, the bill I have introduced offers a num- even if they make some terrorist suspects talk, and has undermined the moral high ground on ber of proposals for how we might effectively fuel the radicalization of a new generation of which U.S. antiterrorism efforts previously approach human intelligence collection, deten- terrorists? Is our nation more secure if we de- stood. In short, the denial of such rights simply tion, and prosecution in terrorism cases. tain hundreds of terrorist suspects extralegally, does not work to benefit our efforts in com- My bill combines the imperative of rolling but then face legal obstacles that prevent us bating terrorism. back the Administration’s worst abuses with from convicting them? Is our nation more se- And practices such as the detention of high- what I hope is forward thinking about improv- cure if we take measures designed to increase value prisoners at secret, so-called ‘‘black ing our ability to collect human intelligence our security against attacks that undermine site’’ prisons, the extraordinary rendition of de- and bring terrorists to justice. values we hold sacred? tainees to countries known to torture suspects, It would repeal the Military Commissions Act Our national conversation must be oriented and the broad round-ups of thousands of de- and direct prosecution of terrorism cases to toward helping us develop a set of policies tainees with limited evidence of links to ter- the time-tested civilian and military justice sys- that makes far more effective use of the in- rorism similarly have proven to be bankrupt as tems, which have proven far more effective at struments of our national power to defeat ter- policies. There is no evidence to suggest that bringing terrorists to justice; It would close the rorism on the battlefield, while capitalizing on they have improved our human intelligence Guantanamo Bay detention facility. the moral authority of our free and open soci- It would establish a new, cross-government, collection capabilities, they have not advanced ety to defeat terrorism in the battle of ideas. uniform set of standards for interrogation prac- our efforts to bring terrorists to justice, and in Against those who would do us harm, we tices, enacting a clear prohibition against tor- every case they have had severe dilatory ef- must be vigilant and ready to mount an effec- ture and building in a regular Congressional fects on the credibility of our leadership in the tive defense. But the number of such adver- review. Rather than imposing the Army’s global fight against terrorism. In short, they saries, the support they gain, and the threat standards on everyone, it would establish a have hurt us far more than they have helped. they pose will depend not only on the defense process for military and civilian intelligence Looking at real-world results may help us we mount, at home or abroad, but on the val- agencies to work together to develop new debunk some of the Bush Administration’s ues we project and the role our nation plays misguided assertions, but it is not sufficient to standards. It would prohibit the use of private contrac- in the world. help us formulate the right approach. Rather, The legislation I offer today will restore our tors for the critically sensitive, inherently gov- it is essential that we inform our policymaking grounding in the values of justice and respect ernmental business of conducting interroga- by a deep examination and national debate for human rights that have guided our nation tions, a red line that I hope we can all agree about the relationship between our long-held through two hundred thirty-two years of his- on. values—as enshrined in the constitution and And it would require that all high-level inter- tory. It will help us lead again through the law and expressed in our religious and ethical rogations be videotaped, as proposed by our power of our example. And it will help us traditions—and our security prerogatives. colleague, Representative RUSH HOLT. mount that vigilant defense against global ter- Examining our detention and interrogation These much-needed reforms are founded rorists by enhancing the effectiveness of our policies through this lens is far more difficult, upon both moral and practical analyses of the efforts. I urge my colleagues to support this because legitimate differences do exist about current system’s flaws. Such correctives are legislation. what direction is most just, fair, and ethical, as needed to return our nation to a solid footing. f well as what is most effective. But they must be paired with steps to ensure Nevertheless, it is critical that our country MIDDLE CLASS INVESTOR RELIEF that our nation’s capacity for human intel- ACT, H.R. 7123 have this debate, and that we reach beyond ligence collection is equal to the challenge of the relatively basic question of whether or not global terrorism. to engage in ‘‘torture.’’ Our approach to this To that end, my bill proposes a number of HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK area of policy will be most effective when it is new initiatives designed to make our human OF ILLINOIS well informed by all three branches of govern- intelligence collection better, smarter, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment, by politicians and the public, and by the more penetrating. Friday, September 26, 2008 lessons of our experience. It would establish a new interagency center Unfortunately, this national conversation has of excellence to train intelligence collectors, Mr. KIRK. Madam Speaker, a year ago, the not occurred and, what’s worse, has been pre- review U.S. policies, and carry out sustained subprime crisis surfaced. This month, we see cluded by shrill fear-mongering and divisive research on the best practices of interrogation the results of inordinate and mis-regulated fi- rhetoric. The Bush administration deserves and intelligence collection. nancial risk-taking. The regulator for Fannie much of the blame. In debates over anti-tor- It would seek to enhance U.S. intelligence Mae and Freddie Mac put these mortgage gi- ture provisions, FISA, military commissions, cooperation with key allies—like Britain, Spain, ants into conservatorship. The Treasury and and the like, it has generally resorted to scare and Israel—that have significant experience in Federal Reserve intervened to keep the larg- tactics, sharp partisanship, and questions dealing with human intelligence collection and est U.S. insurer out of bankruptcy. Twice in 1 about its critics’ patriotism. Such tactics do not anti-terrorism efforts. We need to learn from week, the U.S. stock market posted 1-day promote a productive national debate that will their successes and mistakes as well as our drops not seen since two airplanes were flown make our nation safer from terrorism; they own. into the Wall Street’s World Trade Center have only served to deflect attention from the It would require the military to further de- buildings. Congress is taking swift action to enormous flaws of the Administration’s poli- velop intelligence collection career paths so protect the capital markets that keep our econ- cies. that, instead of rotating officers in and out of omy going. We must not forget the small in- Instead of such cynical partisanship, we the intelligence specialty, we retain the best vestor. must truly wrestle with the very real chal- and brightest in the field and benefit from the Middle class families are seeing significant lenges of developing smart detention and in- expertise they develop over the course of their losses in their investments weaken investor terrogation policies. Such wrestling must go careers. confidence, consumer spending and the future beyond simply opposing the administration’s And it would require the formulation of a growth of our Nation’s economy. Stock inves- flawed policies. strategy to prevent the radicalization of in- tors have watched the values of their portfolios Opposing torture, opposing the denial of ha- mates held in both domestic and overseas de- drop more than 20 percent this year, and beas rights, opposing extraordinary rendition— tention facilities. homeowners fear that continuing mortgage these stances are all good and appropriate, I offer my legislation with the belief that we market volatility will hamper recovery of the but the rejection of bad policy alone cannot must have a far broader national conversation real estate markets—down 30 percent in some make good policy. Instead, we must seek about the questions and the hope that my bill regions of the United States. Some middle ways to affirmatively improve our human intel- will point to some new and creative answers. class Americans nearing retirement may need

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Madam Speaker, today I am in- U.S. House of Representatives in 1990. take from $3,000 to $20,000. troducing the Communities in Action Neighbor- Today, he is a member of the Board of Direc- Current tax law is asymmetrical with regard hood and Opportunity bill, also known as the tors of Minnesota D.A.R.E and the Lake Coun- to taxing capital gains and writing off capital CAN DO bill. The Department of Justice re- ty Food Bank. losses. Long-term gains are taxed at 15 per- ports that, on average, 45 people are shot and Minnesota has been fortunate to have a cent while capital loss write-offs are capped at killed daily in America. Annually, there are leader like Congressman RAMSTAD rep- $3,000 per year. An individual who lost more 16,000–17,000 gun deaths in America. resenting us in the House of Representatives. Congressman RAMSTAD is one of a rare class than $3,000 in the stock market could take In contrast, the total number of American of members who always puts policy above years to rebuild his or her holdings. The Mid- casualties in Iraq, over the entire 5-year span of the war, is about 4,155 and for Afghanistan, partisanship, and with his focus on law en- dle Class Investor Relief Act will correct the forcement and health care, has made a real asymmetry of current tax law and help middle it’s at least 500. The combined total of casual- ties for Iraq and Afghanistan is less than 5,000 difference for families in Minnesota and across class Americans recover losses and rebuild since both wars began. More Americans are the country. their portfolios. killed in America than American soldiers killed He showed his immense courage and com- in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan combined. mitment by speaking about his own challenges f Madam Speaker, as elected leaders of this with chemical dependency during his work on country, we must address this critical issue the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addic- TRIBUTE TO THE SHCC that inflicts so many of our most vulnerable tion Equity Act. His dedication to reducing the communities. This issue of gun violence af- stigma associated with mental health and fects all Americans, white, black, Latino, and chemical dependency and ensuring fairness in HON. SCOTT GARRETT Asian. And gun violence pervades in all of our health care has changed the lives of millions OF NEW JERSEY communities: urban, suburban, and rural. of Americans. This issue is not a black or white issue, and Congressman RAMSTAD served on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES it is not an urban or rural issue. This is an Health Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Friday, September 26, 2008 American issue that we must address with all Committee and has worked effectively on of the resources we have at our disposal. issues relating to health care access. As a Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam The CAN DO bill offers a new strategy in freshman Member of the House, he recog- Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the dealing with gun violence. It combines strict nized the growing importance of technology to Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of law enforcement practices, along with new op- health care and to Minnesota’s economy, and New Jersey (SHCC). To honor this organiza- portunities for mental health counseling, job started the Medical Technology Caucus. This tion, the State of New Jersey has designated programs, and educational and recreational caucus has brought much needed attention to October 13 through October 19 Hispanic Busi- services for at-risk youth and their families. the field of medical technology and created a ness Week. This bill is also unique in that it brings to- forum for Members and staff to learn more gether the entire community to deal with the about these important innovations. The health of the Hispanic business com- issue of gun violence by establishing partner- His important work in this area also has a munity is vital to maintaining the strength of ships between public agencies, businesses, global reach. I was proud to have Jim as a the New Jersey economy. This year, the community-based nonprofits, churches, partner in introducing legislation to expand ac- Statewide Hispanic Chamber of New Jersey is schools, and universities. There is an ‘‘all cess to voluntary family planning in developing celebrating 19 years of service and commit- hands on’’ approach in order to get all of the countries. It has been an honor to serve alongside ment on behalf of the growing small business stakeholders involved and provide a com- Congressman RAMSTAD in the Minnesota Del- community. They have positioned themselves prehensive and effective strategy that families egation for the last 7 years. I have learned a as number one out of the top 50 Chambers of and communities can support and get behind. Commerce of the State of New Jersey. As it is recorded by the Prophet Isaiah, lot from him, and will miss him. However, Min- ‘‘They will turn their swords into plows, and nesotans can rest assured that JIM’S public I also want to recognize Daniel H. Jara, service will continue long after he leaves Con- founding president and CEO of the Statewide their spears into pruning knives. Nations will not take up the sword against other nations gress. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jer- Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring and they will never again train for war’’. sey. Daniel has been listed in the elite group the service of Congressman JIM RAMSTAD in Madam Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues of the State’s 2006 Movers and Shakers Most the U.S. House of Representatives. to support the CAN DO bill and help end the Influential Business Leaders by NJBiz. destruction that is tearing apart so many of f The Hispanic market represents the fastest our communities. Americans of conscious NATIONAL WORK AND FAMILY growing sector in the United States. In the must come together to stop the senseless MONTH Garden State, this segment of the population death of ‘‘The Daily 45.’’ When will we say has experienced an 87-percent growth in less ‘‘enough is enough, stop the killing’’. HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY than 10 years. This year, it is estimated that f OF NEW YORK there are over 70,000 Hispanic-owned busi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nesses, which support approximately 190,000 IN HONOR OF CONGRESSMAN JIM RAMSTAD Friday, September 26, 2008 jobs and generate $10.5 billion in sales. Ac- cording to the last economic census, New Jer- Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Madam sey has the fifth largest concentration of His- HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Speaker, over the past several decades, em- ployers, human resource professionals, policy- panic-owned businesses in the Nation. OF MINNESOTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES makers, and everyone who works have come The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Com- to understand the importance of supporting merce of New Jersey will hold it 18th Annual Friday, September 26, 2008 the often competing demands of work, home, Convention and Expo on October 17, 2008. I Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Madam and community. Support for the work-life jug- wish the Chamber success as they continue Speaker, I rise today to honor my friend and gling act has expanded to cover the predict- striving to grow New Jersey’s economy. colleague, Congressman JIM RAMSTAD, as he able life events that occur throughout a career.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 10:26 Apr 05, 2011 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR08\E28SE8.000 E28SE8 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with BOUND RECORD 22934 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 16 September 28, 2008 According to recent data and studies, bal- served for five subsequent regular sessions. September 25, 2008. I was in my congres- ancing work and family is increasingly impor- During his time in the legislature, Richard dis- sional district attending a funeral for a fallen tant to the strength of America’s businesses tinguished himself, becoming the Democratic service member. today; 85 percent of United States wage and Floor Leader in 1995, the Chairman of the I respectfully request that it be entered into salaried workers have immediate, day-to-day Legislative Commission from 1997–1998, and the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD that if present, I family responsibilities outside of their jobs. the Majority Floor Leader from 1997–1999. He would have voted rollcall vote No. 637, On Or- According to 2007 report by WorldatWork ti- served as the Speaker of the Nevada State dering the Previous Question, H. Res. 1490, tled ‘‘Attraction and Retention: The Impact and Assembly in 2001. ‘‘nay’’; rollcall vote No. 638, On Agreeing to Prevalence of Work-life and Benefit Pro- Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor my the Resolution, H. Res. 1490, ‘‘nay’’; rollcall grams’’, the quality of workers’ jobs and the good friend, Richard Perkins. Richard’s tire- vote No. 639, On Motion to Suspend the supportiveness of their workplaces are key less dedication to his fellow Nevadans and the Rules and Pass, as Amended, H.R. 758, predictors of job productivity, job satisfaction, Southern Nevada community are admirable ‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 640, On Ordering the commitment to employers, and retention. and should serve as an example of a life dedi- Previous Question, H. Res. 1501, ‘‘nay’’; roll- Given the current economic crisis that is cated to service. I thank Richard for his ef- call vote No. 641, On Motion to Suspend the squeezing the family budget at a rate unprece- forts, and wish him the best in his retirement Rules and Agree, as Amended, H. Con. Res. dented since the Great Depression, from the and all his future endeavors. 255, ‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 642, On Motion to escalating price of such basics as gasoline f Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, and food, at the same time housing values are H.R. 1014, ‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 643, On declining, now more than ever it is essential to RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBU- Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, H.R. give working families some relief. Time is the TIONS OF DERON MICHAEL WIL- 6950, ‘‘aye’’; rollcall vote No. 644, On Motion new currency and has become as valuable a LIAMS to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amend- benefit as money. Research shows that work- ed, H. Res. 1421, ‘‘aye.’’ place flexibility is the most highly prized re- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS f sponse that employers can provide to 21st OF TEXAS IN HONOR OF TAIWAN’S NATIONAL century workplace realities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DAY Workplace flexibility is not a trivial pursuit; it Friday, September 26, 2008 is a business imperative today. Corporations that engage in these family-supportive prac- Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise HON. JIM RAMSTAD OF MINNESOTA tices have earned 2–3 times the stock values, today in recognition of U.S.A. Olympic Team IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and creating a collegial, flexible work environ- member Deron Michael Williams for his con- ment has been shown empirically to create a tribution to the U.S. men’s basketball team in Friday, September 26, 2008 minimum of 9 percent of shareholder value. the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Mr. RAMSTAD. Madam Speaker, I rise No one is a pioneer; the path to flexibility is Deron Michael Williams was born on June today as a proud member of the Congres- well-traveled, and best practices abound in all 26, 1984 in Parkersburg, WV and later moved sional Taiwan Caucus to congratulate Taiwan sectors—public as well as private. Many busi- to Texas with his mother, who planted a love on its 97th National Day on October 10. nesses are doing an exemplary job in this for basketball inside him. Deron’s success The people of Taiwan have many reasons area already. H. Res. 1440 recognizes that began when he played as a point guard for to celebrate and be proud of their country. the goal of National Work and Family Month is the Colony High School Cougars. His passion Having elected President Ma Ying-jeou, the to encourage all employers to pause once a for basketball paid off and he was recruited by Taiwanese have returned the KMT party back year in October, take stock of the progress the University of Illinois. Deron gained national to power, thereby effectively passing Hunting- that has been made to creating great places attention when he helped get his team to the ton’s ‘‘two-turnover test of democratic consoli- to work, and move the bar up one notch, thus National Championships, and was named one dation.’’ By successfully transitioning from one setting a new goal for the year to come. This of the Big Ten’s Best Players. party to another and back to the original party, is the way progress is accomplished, one step Deron was also awarded the position of the people of Taiwan have proven their de- at a time. Today we recognize the importance third pick by the Utah Jazz in the NBA draft. mocracy is flourishing. of setting aside this time. His intensity and drive revitalized the Jazz and Today, Taiwan is a vibrant democracy with a strong market economy thanks to its strong f brought renewed energy to the team, and he was awarded the NBA Skills Champion title ties with the United States. Under the new Ma PAYING TRIBUTE TO RICHARD earlier this year. Deron’s hard work led him to administration, Taiwan will only seek to fortify PERKINS the U.S.A. Olympic Team, where he and his these ties and continue to prosper as a nation. teammates brought home the gold. Madam Speaker, I would also be remiss if HON. JON C. PORTER Deron’s role on the U.S.A. Olympic Basket- I didn’t take this opportunity to push for the 111th Congress to pass a Free Trade Agree- OF NEVADA ball Team helped bring positive attention to ment with Taiwan. Taiwan is the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES America, and with his team, helped contribute to the spirit of the Olympics. As a Member of States’ ninth largest trading partner, with trade Friday, September 26, 2008 Congress, I am proud to stand before you flows between the two totaling $64.6 billion Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today today and boast of the accomplishments of a last year. A Free Trade Agreement expand to honor Richard Perkins. man like Deron Williams, whose professional trade and improve economic growth, provide Richard has dedicated his life to serving his accomplishments began in my own district as enhanced opportunities for U.S. businesses fellow Nevadans and giving back to the South- the point guard for the Colony Cougars. and support an important democratic ally in a ern Nevada community. After growing up in Deron, thank you for your unselfish dedication strategic region. It is time we put our dif- Boulder City and Henderson, Richard grad- both on and off the court and for your role in ferences aside and pass this legislation which uated from Basic High School and subse- representing America. is long overdue. quently the University of Nevada, Las Vegas f f with degrees in Criminal Justice and Political COMMENDING THE AMERICAN LE- PERSONAL EXPLANATION Science. Following his graduation from UNLV, GION POST 490 AND LADIES AUX- Richard began a long and illustrious career ILIARY UNIT 490 with the Henderson Police Department in HON. JEFF MILLER 1984. He has served as the Chief of Police for OF FLORIDA the Henderson Police Department since 2006. HON. NICK LAMPSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS In addition to Richard’s dedicated service as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a police officer and first responder, he admi- Friday, September 26, 2008 rably served in the Nevada State Legislature Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I Friday, September 26, 2008 for a number of years. In 1993, Richard was would like to offer a personal explanation of Mr. LAMPSON. Madam Speaker, I am privi- first elected to the Nevada Assembly and the reason I missed rollcall votes 637–644 on leged to recognize American Legion Post 490

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Gregoria Fuentes, Wanoa Gage, Eva Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in South- f Gallegos, Victor Garcia, Marcos Garcia, east Houston and enjoys 1,448 active mem- Mercedes Garcia, Jordan Gartner, Alma bers—one of the largest posts in the Depart- TRIBUTE TO HURRICANE IKE Garza Gawlik, Lisa Gillock, Amanda Gomet, ment of Texas. Their hard work following Hur- VOLUNTEERS Janie Gomez, Elizabeth Gonzales, Arushary ricane Ike as a non-profit veteran service or- Goodwill, LaVern Gordon, Tessa Gourash, Cat Graham, Gus Guerrero, Kimberlee Guer- ganization is a true testament to their ongoing HON. NICK LAMPSON rero, Danielle Guerrero, Guadalupe Gutier- efforts to serve local communities. OF TEXAS rez, Lee Hall, Fred Hamilton, June Hanke, Despite damage by the storm on the Post’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Susan Harting, Brian Hartwig, Meagan Har- main hall, Adjutant Bob Burrows of American vey, Thelma Hawkins, Jael Hayood, Morgan Friday, September 26, 2008 Legion Post 490 and President Lisa Reeves of Heeke, Andres Hernandez, Sarah Ladies Auxiliary Unit opened their doors to the Mr. LAMPSON. Madam Speaker, in the Higganbotham, Norris Hill, Beatrice Hill, thousands of people still without power to uti- midst of the most devastating storm to hit our Austen Holley, Juan Homez, David Howard, Victoria Huynh, David lize the facility as a registration site for FEMA shores in 50 years, the true colors of Texas Huynh, Phung Huynh, Dunct Huynh, Arareli assistance. They also took the initiative to en- were evident in each and every volunteer. Ibarra, Lillian Jenkins, Eontine Jett, Hope sure food, water and ice was available to af- Before, during and especially after Hurri- Johnson, Ann Johnson, Maggie Johnson, fected individuals. cane Ike hit, Texans helped each other Eligh Johnson, Dre Johnson, Larrilyan The American Legion Post 490 and Ladies through this disaster. Neighbors helped neigh- Jones, Janice Jones, Latasha Jordan, Willie Auxiliary Unit 490 dedicated themselves to the bors with everything from boarding up win- Kelly, Mohammad Khan, J.J. Kim, Doug recovery efforts of the Houston area, South- dows to providing shelter to helping pick up Kimble, Amanda Kinnebrew, Ernest Kinnebrew, Patrick Kolb, Melody Lacy, east Texas is grateful for the generosity of the the pieces. Many, Southeast Texans opened Helen Lacy-Pope, Gloria Lafnette, David Post’s officers, members and auxiliary unit, their homes to their evacuated neighbors, Lanagan, Michelle Landin, Britney Laws, and I am proud of their noble service to the some cooking hot meals, others offering a Andrew Laws, Ben Lebrun, Michael Leopold, victims of Hurricane Ike. helping hand and a kind smile. Johnny Letman, f Countless volunteers showed up at the con- Joyce Lewis, Elsie Little, Roberto gressional mobile office I helped set up. Many Llorente, Merlina Llorente, Melissa Lopez, CONGRATULATING CAROLINE volunteers had no power or homes them- Ruth Lopez, Miriam Lopez, Jenny Luna, ROSE HUNT, RECIPIENT OF THE selves, but remained dedicated to helping Gary Magness, Denise Maldett, Denise Mallett, Concepcion Mares, Ruben 2008 VIRGINIA CHANDLER DYKES those worse off get back on their feet. Others LEADERSHIP AWARD Mariduena, John Marinos, Marilyn Marinos, flew in from out of town, arriving without know- Jacqueline Marion, Deanna Martin, ing where they would stay that night, but Kenyarda Martin, Sylvia Masters, J.R. Max, HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS knowing that they needed to help. Yulanda Mcguire, Molly McKee, Sylvia Me- OF TEXAS Volunteers at the congressional mobile of- dina, John Medina, Nicole Medina, Jamie Medina, Andy B. Medina, Don Meyers, Patri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fice helped sign in individuals, assisted in helping those that spoke a number of different cia Midan, Lakeitia Miller, Edward Miller, Friday, September 26, 2008 Sarina Miller, languages, aided people in the FEMA applica- Jamarr Miller, Albert Moreno, Esmeralda Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise tion process, answered questions, helped with Moreno, Bronson Morill, Sheryl Muller, today to congratulate Caroline Rose Hunt on traffic control, and assisted in the distribution Misty Munley, Francisco Munoz, Don Myers, receiving the annual Virginia Chandler Dykes of ice, water, and MRE’s to those in need. Mujteba Naqui, Lan Thi Nguyen, Carl Nix, Leadership Award. I am extremely grateful for the hundreds of Elaina Nix, David Noe, Gwendolyn Norris, The Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership individuals who have assisted and continue to Victor Ocanas, Tiffany Orandi, Phyllis Award is presented to Dallas residents who assist in the recovery efforts of Hurricane lke. Padron, Jane Paredez, Brenda Parker, demonstrate a commitment to developing a The following individuals joined our efforts: Maggie Parks, Elfrin Patten, Wesley Paulson, Chase Payne, Anna Pennacchi, strong community. The Award is a testament Grisehda Abehiz, Carl Aldridge, Mathew to care, commitment, and leadership given by Madelon Perez, Alesia Perez, Guadalupe Aleman, Robert Andris, Storilynn Applegate, Perez, Fay Perkins, Tracy Perry, Cecilia Hunt to cultural and charitable organizations. Peter Archambault, Derek Arkadie, Jennifer Pham, Shelly Piomb, Arthur Pisana, Luke Ms. Hunt is an accomplished entrepreneur, Arndorfer, Addie Arnold, Patricia Arp, Pittman, author, humanitarian, and grandmother of Shaneck Backler, Jesse Baldez, Silvestre Cyndy Posey, Rick Pounter, Juawanna nineteen. She is a vice-chair and co-founder Banda, Kara Bartow, Donna Batchler, Dona Powell, Margaret Prejean, Courtney Pryor, of the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Bautista, Veronica Bautista, Joan Baxter, Debbie Pryor, Gloria Pulido, Tressa Pulliam, Savannah Beberril, Tawayne Bell, Khristian David Purvis, Jose Quezada, Marvelia Foundation where she was nationally recog- Benjamin, Raveena Bhalara, Barbara Bigge, nized by the Tocqueville Society. Ms. Hunt is Quezada, Alonso Quintanille, Yolanda Elizabeth Briones, Bermuda Brittingham, Quintanille, Rupen Radia, Chandano Radva, also the cochair of the Ralph Rogers Society Diana Brown, Quinten Burkes, Kimberly Mike Ramirez, Briselda Ramirez, Mike of KERA television and chairwoman of the Burkes, Karla Cabrera, Stephen Caldwell, Reves, Lettia Ride, Jessica Rienhart, Julia Crescent Club Board. Ms. Hunt has been hon- Sheryl Caldwell, Chauanchom Campbell, Riman, Mackenzie Rita, Caroly Rittenhour, ored with the Award for Excellence from the Antonio Capistran, Charlie Caplan, Nona Matthew Robbins, Desiree Roberts, Doug Dallas Historical Society, and named ‘‘One of Caradine, Cesar Carmona, Cristina Carmona, Rosbrough, Arthur Rosbrough, Kathleen 50 Most Powerful Women in the U.S.A.’’ by Maryanne Carrasco, Kim Chambles, Radia Rose, Sylvia Royster, Tyson Ruhman, James Chandani, Donna Chandler, Danielle Chan- Ladies Home Journal. Russell, dler, Matt Cherches, Gisela Cherches, Kay Maria Saldiver, Rosemarie Sanchez, Ste- Ms. Hunt is a graduate of the University of Cherry, Eugene Chevis, Joyce Cisneros, ven Sartor, Janet Schell, Chris Schillinger, Texas, and was named a Distinguished Alum- Leonard Coapiron, Charlene Cockelt, Reddie Donna Scholes, Jeanne Schultz, Reid Sco- nus in 2006. She has served as a trustee of Collins, Laura Cortez, Roger Creery, John field, Carver Shivers, Leonard Siple, Harold Mary Baldwin College, where she began her Cross, Raul Cruz, Martha Cruz, Angela W. Sjogren, Carol Smith, Tracy Smith, Rob- academic career. Ms. Hunt was named the Daney, Rebecca Daniel, Ascencion Dantes, ert Smith, Paula Smith, Edwin Smith, Phil- first woman deacon of Highland Park Pres- Daphne Davis, Michael Dawson, Diane De lip Smith, Estelle Sowell, Josephine Sowell, byterian Church, where she also chaired the Leon, Yvette De Los Santos, Teal De la Shannon Sowell, Velma Sumra, Putu Garza, Diana Brown Deleon, Tiffani Dennis, Early Childhood Division. Sutjita, Mika Tabata, Lynn Taylor, Ginger Amber Dennis, Annie Dennis, Jennifer Terry, Kim Kind Tezino, D.D. Tezino, Darren Madam Speaker, today it is my honor to Diaz, Darlene Dobes, C.F. Douglas, Joan Thompson, Christine Thompson, Vicki recognize the achievements of Ms. Caroline Douglas, Becky Eastep, Lette Edward, Ryan Underwood, Elisa Valdez, Rose Hunt. She has demonstrated a level of Eisenman, Bonnie Engh, Anthony Epison, Raph Valverde, Cynthia Van Ostenbridge, commitment and accomplishment that is truly James Esqueda, Carletta Everett, Raslyne Ruben Vargas, Angeline Varlet, Jeri Veile,

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Wise, Scott Wise, Cynthia Wood, Jaymie An equitable agreement has been worked IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Woods, Javon Woods, Annie Xiang, Albert out by the State of Alaska, the Bering Straits Zertuche Friday, September 26, 2008 Native Corporation (BSNC) and the United Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I States that would finalize BSNC’s entitlement f rise to recognize Donna S. Adams, who is re- under the ANCSA and help fulfill the State’s entitlement to certain lands under the State- PAYING TRIBUTE TO BYRON tiring after 27 years of service to the city of hood Act. LARUE MILLER Milton, Florida. Her courage and dedication proves that citizens can truly make a dif- As an Alaska Native Regional Corporation, ference in the lives of others, and I am proud BSNC received entitlement under ANCSA to HON. JON C. PORTER to honor such an admirable leader of the 145,728 acres of land under Section l4(h)(8) Northwest Florida community. of that landmark Act. This Agreement will fulfill OF NEVADA Mrs. Adams began her career as a public a critical component of that entitlement by conveying to BSNC 1,009 acres of land in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES servant in 1981 as a secretary for the Com- munity Development Block Grant program. Salmon Lake area while Bering Straits relin- Friday, September 26, 2008 She quickly saw how she could transform the quishes 3,084 acres of land from its original City of Milton and began working to improve Salmon Lake selections which would be con- Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, it is my dis- the city’s infrastructure. Her first major project veyed to the State. In addition, in furtherance tinct pleasure to rise today to honor the life of was helping to develop the Milton Riverwalk, a of fulfilling its land entitlement under the Set- my good friend, Byron LaRue Miller, by enter- revitalization effort aimed at renewing the tlement Act, 6,132 acres of land at Windy ing his name in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, downtown property of Milton which lies along Cove and 7,504 acres of land at Imuruk Basin the official record of the proceedings and de- the Blackwater River. that were either not prioritized or not selected bates of the United States Congress since After her service with the Community Devel- by the State or that were low priority for the 1873. Today, I pay tribute to Byron LaRue Mil- opment Grant Block program, Mrs. Adams State will be conveyed to BSNC. The tracts at ler for his outstanding contributions to the served in several varying capacities for the Windy Cove and Imuruk Basin are long-stand- Boulder City, Nevada community. City of Milton including the Planning and De- ing BSNC 14(h)(8) selections and had been velopment Director and the Special Projects submitted to BLM by BSNC as prioritized Byron had a long and successful career in Coordinator. She also twice served as the In- lands. Salmon Lake is located about 38 miles the federal service, mostly in the electric terim City Manager. north of Nome, Alaska. power industry, but also at the Federal De- On January 13, 1998, Mrs. Adams was This agreement avoids further administrative posit Insurance Corporation. Byron first started named the Milton City Manager, and she has appeals or litigation and is a sensible, fair and his long and illustrious career at the FDIC and remained there ever since. As City Manager, amicable resolution to some thorny land subsequently worked at the Bonneville Power Mrs. Adams has overseen significant improve- issues that have faced the parties for many Administration before serving in the United ments to the city’s community center, ware- years, caused in part by the competing land States Navy for three years during World War house, community parks, and police depart- selections of the State of Alaska and BSNC. II as a Lieutenant JG. ment, as well as the construction of a new BSNC’s interest in the lands is primarily for City Hall. Her ten years of service as City subsistence and recreation purposes. With the After serving his country in a time of war, Manager has resulted in a tremendous im- harsh climate of the Bering Straits Region Byron went on to serve in the Bureau of Rec- provement in the quality of life for Milton’s citi- through many months of the year, the Salmon lamation (BLM) in Denver, and later Boulder zens, and she will be dearly missed upon her Lake area provides a place for families to en- City. While with the BLM, Byron truly distin- retirement. gage in subsistence and recreation activities. guished himself, earning the Department of Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United It receives substantial use by local residents the Interior’s highest honor, the Distinguished States Congress, I would like to thank Mrs. and this agreement preserves that ability for Service Award in 1966. Byron then went on to Adams for her years of service to the North- them to continue such uses. work with Nevada Power Company, after leav- west Florida community. Vicki and I wish her Under the Agreement, the Bureau of Land ing the BLM, from 1973 to 1983. During his and her husband Millard best wishes for con- Management (BLM) retains ownership and ad- tenure with the Nevada Power Company, tinued success. ministration of a 9-acre campground located at Byron was well respected in the field as an f the outlet of Salmon Lake, and within those authority on electric power marketing, trans- lands to be conveyed to BSNC under this THE INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO mission and system interconnection. agreement. This BLM campsite provides road RATIFY AN AGREEMENT AMONG accessible public camping opportunities. An In addition to his professional successes, THE UNITED STATES, THE additional easement is granted to the public Byron was a dedicated community servant. STATE OF ALASKA AND THE through lands to be conveyed to BSNC to ac- Among Byron’s many philanthropic pursuits BERING STRAITS NATIVE COR- cess Salmon Lake. The agreement also pre- were the Boulder City Hospital and Boulder PORATION serves access to BLM managed lands in the City library, where he sat on the boards, as Kigluaik Mountain Range. well as Lend A Hand and Grace Community HON. DON YOUNG The agreement completes the previously Church. Byron was also an avid and dedicated OF ALASKA submitted priorities for land BSNC is entitled Rotarian, serving a number of offices, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to receive under ANCSA. The lands included in the agreement are lands that were validly being inducted into the Rotary’s Hall of Fame Friday, September 26, 2008 after 50 years of service. selected by BSNC pursuant to the Alaska Na- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Madam Speaker, I tive Claims Settlement Act. It does not provide Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor my am pleased to introduce legislation today to BSNC with any additional land beyond the good friend, Byron LaRue Miller. His dedica- assist the Bering Straits Native Corporation, amount of its entitlement. It will greatly assist tion to community and serving his country are an Alaska Native Regional Corporation estab- the BSNC in its mission of assisting members admirable and should serve as an example to lished under the authority of the Alaska Native of the regional corporation to be able to en- us all. He will be long remembered in the Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), in fulfilling its gage in subsistence activities in an area Boulder City community for his hospitality and land entitlement under ANCSA. This Alaska where recreation opportunities are also avail- compassion. Native Regional Corporation has requested able. For people who live in such challenging

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Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join Straits Region that this agreement be com- These troubling trends in ownership and me in sending our best wishes to Chuck in his pleted. There are many challenges that the quality are occurring at the same time that the retirement, and let him know that we will miss people of the region face. Ratifying this agree- nursing home industry is enjoying healthy him every day and will always be grateful for ment will certainly lessen some of those chal- Medicare margins of nearly 13.1 percent in all he’s done for Congress and the Legislative lenges in a positive and constructive way. I 2006. For profit nursing homes are doing even Branch. urge my colleagues to support this legislation better, with soaring stock prices and Medicare f that is so important for the Inupiat people of margins of 16 percent in 2006. CONGRATULATING THE PEOPLE the Bering Straits Region. The federal government has a moral and fi- OF TAIWAN ON THEIR NATIONAL f duciary responsibility to make sure we know DAY who those providers are and what they are NURSING HOME TRANSPARENCY doing, and ensure they are using government AND QUALITY OF CARE IM- dollars to provide high quality care for our na- HON. DONALD M. PAYNE PROVEMENT ACT OF 2008 tion’s nursing home residents. That is why we OF NEW JERSEY are introducing this legislation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK The Nursing Home Transparency and Qual- Friday, September 26, 2008 OF CALIFORNIA ity of Care Improvement Act would place pa- Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tients before profits. It provides protections to congratulate the people of Taiwan on the oc- Friday, September 26, 2008 residents when a home closes, and brings casion of their National Day on October 10. As structure to the complaint process. It increases a member of the House Foreign Affairs Com- Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to the transparency of nursing home ownership mittee, I am pleased to send my best wishes introduce the ‘‘Nursing Home Transparency and operations so that seniors and their fami- to our friends in Taiwan. and Quality of Care Improvement Act of 2008’’ lies know who is calling the shots, and what The Republic of China (Taiwan) is our ally with my colleague Ms. SCHAKOWSKY of Illinois. level of care is being provided in the home. It in the Pacific. Although it is a small island na- This legislation is a companion bill to one in- improves the data available on Medicare’s tion, it has a growing and progressive econ- troduced by my Senate colleagues, Senators Nursing Home Compare Web site so that fam- omy, providing its citizens with quality edu- GRASSLEY (R–IA) and KOHL (D–WI). I thank ilies are well-informed when making decisions cation, health care and affordable housing. them for their leadership and look forward to about the care of their loved one. The bill also Also, with its well-educated population, Taiwan working with them on this issue in the next improves staff training. The bill strengthens is an ideal place for business entrepreneur- Congress. the current enforcement system via mandatory ship. Much of Taiwan’s economic prowess is It has been 20 years since passage of the compliance and ethics programs, new quality directly attributable to Taiwan’s political sys- Nursing Home Reform Act. Despite improve- assurance efforts, and meaningful enforce- tem. ments in some areas of quality, there is still ment penalties. A vibrant democracy, Taiwan’s history of de- much to be done. I am introducing this bill be- f mocratization is an important example of how cause the lives of our most frail senior citizens other countries can change. In a little more are at stake, and our return to this issue is TRIBUTE TO CHUCK TURNER than two decades, Taiwan has peacefully long overdue. I recognize we are in the wan- transformed its political system, from ing days of this Congress, and I look forward HON. JERRY LEWIS authoritarianism to democratic government, to hearing feedback from my colleagues and OF CALIFORNIA providing a role model for other non-demo- interested parties in the coming months. It is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cratic political governments in Asia. Taiwan’s my hope we will move forward on this issue in successful democratic experience proves that the 111th Congress. Friday, September 26, 2008 democracy can thrive on Chinese soil. A disturbing trend has been underway in the Mr. LEWIS of California. Madam Speaker, I We hope that in the years ahead, Taiwan nursing home industry recently. Nursing home rise to pay tribute and say farewell to Chuck and China will reach a rapprochement of chains have changed their corporate structure Turner, a hard-working, highly valued staff sorts. Cross-strait relations are improving in ways that conceal the ownership and man- member of the Legislative Branch Sub- every day: There are now charter flights from agement of individual facilities. In doing so, committee of the House Appropriations Com- Taiwan to the mainland, relaxation of China- the chains are able to shield assets and limit mittee. It is a privilege to consider Chuck a bound investments, more visas for mainland liability. They obscure regulators’ efforts to find part of the extended Lewis family. tourists, and more exchange in many areas. the responsible party and seek corrective ac- Throughout his over 30 years of service to Taiwan’s new president Ma Ying-jeou is com- tion or collect monetary penalties. Bene- the legislative branch, Chuck represented the mitted to pursue reconciliation and truce with ficiaries are similarly limited in their ability to highest values we in Congress want to pro- the People’s Republic. President Ma looks for seek remuneration for injury or neglect. vide: courtesy, commitment, and a dedication peace and co-prosperity with the People’s Re- The result is a woeful lack of transparency to public service. He has distinguished himself public. and accountability. How can we hold nursing as a champion of this great institution, working Congratulations to the people of Taiwan and home chains accountable for the quality of tirelessly to ensure the Capitol stays the ‘‘peo- a warm welcome to Ambassador Jason Yuan. care if they are hiding their true ownership re- ple’s house’’ and that it remains a beacon for Ambassador Yuan is a distinguished career lationships? motivated and service-minded young people. diplomat and will represent his country well. Even more worrisome is the negative effect Appropriations staffers have a special role in f on quality that may result from these changing Congress, helping to ensure that our govern- CONGRATULATING SAMUEL BECK corporate structures. The heightened focus on ment spending meets the needs of the public ELEMENTARY SCHOOL profit maximization in the restructured organi- and stays within our budget. At the same time, zations may come at the expense of quality of they must help us to win the support of a ma- care. When cost cutting leads to staffing cuts, jority of Congress, since these spending bills HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS OF TEXAS patient care suffers, and our most frail seniors must pass every year. New staff members IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and people with disabilities are put in jeop- working on Legislative Branch appropriations ardy. could always rely on Chuck’s expertise, gen- Friday, September 26, 2008 We must not forget that this industry oper- erosity, and insight. He has been an example Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise ates largely on the government dime. Medi- of the very best of the Appropriations Com- today to congratulate Samuel Beck Elemen- care and Medicaid pay for the majority—60 mittee and has been a staffer that colleagues tary School in Northwest ISD. The school has

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I know I one of only 18 public elementary schools in ber and next year he and his team are plan- speak for all my colleagues in the House of Texas and 320 schools across the nation to ning a ride that will start in a number of loca- Representatives when I say we can’t wait to receive this great honor. tions in the United States with all of them see what she does next. The No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon meeting in Washington, DC and culminating in f School award distinguishes and honors the participants talking with their Members of schools for helping students achieve at very Congress about cancer research. A PROCLAMATION HONORING THE high levels and for making significant progress In 2007, Bob rode over 4,800 miles and 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE in closing the achievement gap. The program plans to complete 3,500 miles this year as FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH honors public and private elementary and sec- well as raise over $20,000 for the Lance Arm- OF FREDERICKTOWN ondary schools that are either academically strong Foundation. Bob attributes his success superior or that demonstrate dramatic gains in to his grassroots methods, which include per- HON. ZACHARY T. SPACE student achievement. sonal solicitation and sponsorships. OF OHIO Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor my Samuel Beck Elementary School was se- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lected for the achievement of having students friend, Bob Sega. His advocacy on behalf of Friday, September 26, 2008 score in the top 10 percent of the state on the cancer research and treatment is commend- Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills. able and his accomplishments with fundraising Mr. SPACE. Madam Speaker: Whereas, the The No Child Left Behind Act requires schools for the Lance Armstrong Foundation as well dedicated people of the First Presbyterian to make adequate yearly progress in reading as riding over 7,000 miles the last 2 years are Church of Fredericktown celebrate the and mathematics. truly inspiring. I applaud Bob for all his suc- church’s 200th anniversary with great joy; and The accomplishments of the staff, faculty, cess and wish him the best in his future en- Whereas, occasions such as these illustrate and students at Samuel Beck Elementary deavors. the resiliency and determination of spirit a School have extended beyond test scores— f congregation such as this can have over such they’ve learned the value of teamwork and CONGRATULATING DR. REGINA a long period of time; and they’ve shown how dedication and persistence BENJAMIN FOR WINNING A JOHN Whereas, it is the fond wish of this body can lead to success. I am proud to represent D. AND CATHERINE T. MAC- that you will continue to be a model for wor- Samuel Beck Elementary School in the 26th ARTHUR FOUNDATION FELLOW- ship and a beacon for hope to the destitute District of Texas, and I wish them all the best SHIP and that your presence over these two cen- in their future endeavors. turies has made the community a better place f to live due to the contributions made by mem- HON. JO BONNER bers of the congregation both past and OF ALABAMA PAYING TRIBUTE TO BOB SEGA present, therefore, be it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Resolved that along with friends, family, and HON. JON C. PORTER Friday, September 26, 2008 the residents of the 18th Congressional Dis- OF NEVADA Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I am proud trict, I commend the congregation for your un- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to rise today to congratulate Dr. Regina Ben- wavering commitment to the residents of jamin of Bayou La Batre, Alabama, for winning Fredericktown and recognize the tremendous Friday, September 26, 2008 a 2008 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur impact the church and members of the con- Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, it is my dis- Foundation Fellowship. As one of 25 recipi- gregation have had on the community over tinct pleasure to rise today to honor my good ents of this year’s prestigious ‘‘genius grant,’’ two centuries. With great appreciation and re- friend, Bob Sega, by entering his name in the Dr. Benjamin’s star is rising on the national spect, we express great appreciation for your CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, the official record of level even as she continues to work daily to 200 years of service to the community and to the proceedings and debates of the United improve the lives of the people of south Mo- the lives of those people you have touched. States Congress since 1873. Today, I pay trib- bile County and the State of Alabama. f ute to Bob Sega for his advocacy on behalf of Dr. Benjamin, a lifelong resident of Ala- cancer patients. bama, has dedicated herself to serving the un- TRIBUTE TO RUDY GARCIA- Bob was diagnosed with cancer in 2005 and derserved—providing high-quality medical care TOLSON has undergone extensive treatments to com- to shrimping communities of the Alabama bat the disease. Following his diagnosis, Bob bayou. When Bayou La Batre was devastated HON. JOE BACA resolved to not only fight his own personal by Hurricane Georges in 1998 and again in OF CALIFORNIA battle with cancer, but also assist other suf- 2005 by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Dr. Ben- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fering from the disease, ease the suffering of jamin rode from house to house in a pickup Friday, September 26, 2008 cancer survivors, and advocate for funds for truck, caring for her patients one by one until cancer research. her clinic could be rebuilt. Her dedication to Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I stand here Bob volunteered to join the Lance Arm- serving her community stands out as an ex- today to congratulate an amazing athlete who strong Foundation’s fight against cancer and ample for us all, and I am so glad she has broke the world record time, winning him a has participated in several LIVESTRONG been recognized by one of the world’s truly gold medal, in the 200m individual medley in Challenges since 2006. The LIVESTRONG prestigious foundations. addition to winning a bronze medal in the Challenges allow individuals and teams to The MacArthur Fellowship is awarded annu- 100m breaststroke at the Beijing Games of the help raise money for the Foundation by hold- ally to individuals recognized for ‘‘extraordinary XIII Paralympiad this summer. He was award- ing cycling events. Bob participated in his first originality and dedication in their creative pur- ed 2 of the 99 medals the United States 100-mile fundraising effort in Orange County, suits and a marked capacity for self-direction.’’ proudly won. California, in June 2006. That year Bob raised Fellows are awarded $500,000 with absolutely By the age of five, this brave young man over $15,000 for the Lance Armstrong Foun- no strings attached, a complement to the vir- had already undergone 15 surgeries as a re- dation and was invited to the Ride for the tues of creativity and self-direction recognized sult of having been born with pterygium syn- Roses, the Foundation’s main fundraising by the foundation. Though Dr. Benjamin has drome, resulting in a clubbed foot, webbed fin- event, in Austin, Texas. not yet decided how she will use her grant, gers on both hands, a cleft lip and palate, and Following his first LIVESTRONG Challenge, she is considering a program to help lower-in- the inability to straighten his legs. However, Bob joined the Cyclists Combating Cancer come students pursue careers in medicine. It having endured so much at such young age, Team and has been riding with them ever would be a worthy use of this award and truly he decided to have both legs amputated since. Bob has also participated in the Moad a gift that would keep on giving. above the knee.

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Within that same year, he also set proximately 10:30 a.m., John and Mark Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join his first national record in swimming. Thanos were alerted by screams in their me in honor of Dave Pavlick, whose out- In 2000 and 2001, Mr. Garcia-Tolson fin- neighborhood. They soon learned that two standing and persistent contributions to health ished in first place in the Silver Strand Mara- young boys had fallen into a nearby ditch that care justice for all Ohioans will someday lead thon. In 2002, he was a recipient of the Casey had filled with rain. By the time they arrived, to care for all. I, along with SPAN, the broth- Martin Award which honors individuals with a one of the boys had managed to escape the ers and sisters of the United Auto Workers disability fighting for the right to compete in waters, but the other was being pulled into a Local 1005, and all other supporters, welcome sports. In 2004, Teen People Magazine culvert under the street. In a truly selfless act, Dave back to Parma. names him one of ‘‘20 Teens Who Will Mark, an English teacher for the last 20 years f Change the World.’’ at Wheeler High School, and his father, John, In 2004, having just turned 16 years old, a retired custodian who worked for many INTENT TO INTRODUCE LEGISLA- Rudy Garcia-Tolson received his first gold years for the Merrillville Community School TION IN THE NEXT CONGRESS medal at the Paralympic Games by breaking Corporation, realized something needed to be TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM OF the 200m individual medley world record. He done. They plunged into the ditch to save the VACANT AND ABANDONED PROP- continued his training as well as passion for 10-year-old boy, but the waters were too ERTIES IN OLDER, INDUSTRIAL sports by completing the Ford Ironman World strong. While the boy was rescued, neither CITIES Championship 70.3 in 2006. Not long after, he John nor Mark survived the ordeal. To those broke the world record swimming the 200m in- who knew John and Mark Thanos, it was no HON. TIM RYAN dividual medley at the 2007 U.S. Paralympics surprise that when called upon in such a hor- OF OHIO Open Swimming Championships. rific situation, they would answer without hesi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tation and would put the safety of others As an athlete myself, I recognize the nec- Friday, September 26, 2008 essary courage, strength and dedication one ahead of themselves. There is no greater sac- must possess to triumph all that Mr. Garcia- rifice than to give one’s life to save another, Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, Tolson has accomplished. Turning 20 years and John and Mark Thanos made the ultimate Youngstown and Akron, and nearby cities like old earlier this week, he is to be celebrated sacrifice to save the life of a child. For their Cleveland, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and Detroit, not only for achieving the most impressive heroism, they are to be forever remembered suffered severe job and population losses over awards in his sport, but smashing world by the people of northwest Indiana and be- the past 25 to 30 years. This has led to the records along the way. More than anything, he yond. loss of thousands of housing units to aban- is an inspiration to us all, conquering so much These real-life heroes represent true cour- donment and decay. The subprime mortgage despite what hurdles laid in his path. age and bravery, and they are the greatest ex- crisis has only worsened the problem in these God Bless Rudy Garcia-Tolson for his tal- ample of the valor and strength of our country cities, ravaging entire neighborhoods in its ent, passion and love of country and mankind. and its citizens. wake, leaving thousands of vacant and aban- Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my f doned houses that attract criminal activity and other distinguished colleagues join me in com- trash, and are safety hazards to the families LOCAL HEROES mending and acknowledging these out- who remain. The abandoned properties also standing heroes of northwest Indiana. Their lower the property values of those who re- HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY bravery while putting aside personal safety to main, and frustrate neighborhood improvement OF INDIANA ensure the safety of others is worthy of the efforts. highest honor and respect. I am grateful and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Although the Housing and Economic Recov- am truly honored to recognize these aston- ery Act we passed in July will provide some Friday, September 26, 2008 ishing individuals and their remarkable acts of assistance to cities to demolish vacant and Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with heroism. abandoned properties, a more comprehensive, great appreciation and sincere gratitude that I f regional, approach is needed to address this take this time to honor three local men whose problem in the so-called ‘‘shrinking cities’’ and IN HONOR OF DAVE PAVLICK recent selfless acts have made them heroes their metropolitan areas. to grateful communities in northwest Indiana. Youngstown, under the leadership of Mayor This exceptional group of heroes consists of HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Jay Williams, has already taken a big step in Chet Newsome, of Lowell, Indiana, and John OF OHIO this direction by adopting the Youngstown and Mark Thanos, both of Chesterton, Indiana, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2010 Plan, which envisions Youngstown, whose bravery and self-sacrifice are an inspi- Friday, September 26, 2008 which once had a population of 170,000, be- ration to us all. Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise coming a smaller, but more vibrant city of On Saturday, August 9, 2008, at 5:30 a.m., today in honor and recognition of Dave Pavlick about 80,000, with revitalized neighborhoods, Chet Newsome, a local truck driver, was upon the completion of his second 600-mile and abundant green open space that will be awakened by the sound of what he has de- walk throughout Ohio to promote the ‘‘Health used for parks, urban agriculture, and future scribed as a blood-curdling scream from one Care for All Ohioans Act.’’ As one of the key economic development. Some of its land of his neighbors. After hurrying outside to see driving forces behind the Single Payer Action might actually be reforested. Youngstown is what was happening, Chet saw his neighbor’s Network (SPAN), Dave is ending his 23-day also working with other local governments to garage engulfed in flames. He could hear the quest for health care justice in Parma, Ohio. develop a regional strategy to address vacant screams of two men who were trapped inside, Dave’s years of unparalleled dedication and and abandoned properties, which are becom- so Chet ran to his garage for his ax, and with- commitment to the highest-quality, uniform ing more and more commonplace in suburban out hesitation, began to hammer away at the standard of care for all as a basic human right areas around Youngstown. door. After breaking through the door, Chet has garnered increased attention and support We need to unleash the creative energies could see that one of the men was able to es- from people all over the State of Ohio. present in Youngstown, and other cities and cape through a side door, but the other man Through his walk, Dave has given his own metropolitan areas, by assisting them to de- remained trapped inside. Again, without hesi- time and energy in a profound way for the velop and implement plans to eliminate the tation and without thinking of himself, Chet over 1 million uninsured Ohioans and the blighting influences of abandoned properties, reached in and was able to grip the severely many more without adequate health care who gain some control of the vacant land in their burned man’s belt and pull him to safety. With- seek an end to their plight and injustice. residential areas, and reposition themselves out Chet’s quick thinking and immediate ac- As a career public servant with both the for the challenges of the 21st century as vi- tion, the outcome of this tragic event would United States Marine Corps and the Cuya- brant, livable communities.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 10:26 Apr 05, 2011 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR08\E28SE8.000 E28SE8 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with BOUND RECORD 22940 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 16 September 28, 2008 To this end, Madam Speaker, I am working bingo, car washes, cookouts and cyber cen- tage point, we observe an Earth without bor- with my good friend, Congressman BRIAN HIG- ters. All funds directly benefit veteran or first ders, full of peace, beauty and magnificence, GINS of Buffalo, to develop legislation that responder organizations. and we pray that humanity as a whole can would establish a new demonstration program National Commander Duncan states, ‘‘Our imagine a borderless world as we see it and within HUD, the Department of Housing and veterans deserve the best medical attention strive to live as one in peace.’’ These words Urban Development. The program would be possible, and we understand the challenges will inspire students at this school for many competitive. In order to successfully compete their health care system faces today. We are years to come. for assistance under it, a local government proud to be assisting the VA volunteers and On February 22, 2003, I introduced H.R. would need to partner with other jurisdictions medical professionals with funds that will help 672, a bill to rename the Guam South Ele- within its metropolitan area. For example, a them better serve our healing veterans.’’ mentary/Middle School, previously located in county government might be an ideal partner Allied Veterans has contributed to VA hos- Apra Heights, Guam, in honor of Commander for its central city. pitals in Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina McCool. The bill was signed into law by Presi- The partners would need to develop a plan and Georgia supplementing federal programs dent George W. Bush on April 11, 2003, and that takes into account their population losses, for veterans such as recreation therapy, thera- today, as we commemorate the rededication and sets forth strategies to make better use of peutic supplies and homeless veterans pro- of the new Commander William C. McCool El- land and other resources within their bound- grams. ementary/Middle School, there is no doubt that aries. Grants awarded under the program In my district in Northeast Florida, the Allied Willie McCool’s legacy continues to touch the could be used for, among other things, demoli- Veterans have purchased flags of all the serv- hearts and minds of us all. tion, removal of old, antiquated infrastructure, ices to be used in our local hospices so that I would like to congratulate former Com- the creation of parks and open space, code when a veteran is admitted into a program, his mander Naval Forces Marianas RADM Patrick enforcement improvements, the development or her service flag stands watch at the vet- W. Dunne, former Commander Naval Forces of real property information systems, and the eran’s door. This is a meaningful gesture very Marianas RADM Charles J. Leidig, former De- creation and expansion of urban and regional much appreciated by the veteran and his or partment of Defense Education Activity land banks, which are widely recognized to be her family members. The program allows the (DODEA) Superintendent Mr. Michael a key tool in efforts to promote investment and hospice staff a final chance to display honor Diekmann, and former school Principal Mr. revitalization efforts in areas with very weak and appreciation for the veteran’s service. Al- William Hall for their guidance, leadership, and real estate markets. lied Veterans of the World has donated over oversight in the design and construction of Applicants would also have to submit de- a million dollars to projects through VA med- Commander William C. McCool Elementary/ tailed implementation plans, and would have ical centers, Fraternal Order of Police chap- Middle School. I would also like to congratu- to meet stringent accountability standards in ters, and other organizations that support vet- late Commander Naval Forces Marianas carrying them out. erans and first responders. RADM William D. French, DODEA Super- I would also like to mention that Mr. Ste- It is my honor to commend the Allied Vet- intendent Dr. Gayle Vaughn-Wiles, and Prin- phen Cerny, who is currently serving in my of- erans of the World and its National Com- cipal Mr. Stanley Chop for their roles in the fice as a Brookings Institution Legislative Fel- mander Johnny Duncan and National Sec- completion of the new Commander William C. low, has provided me with tremendous help on retary Jerry Bass on a job well done. McCool Elementary/Middle School. this issue. Steve is an attorney at HUD and a Surely, this organization lives up to its motto I would like to commend the family of Com- former planner in Cleveland, and I am very Veterans helping Veterans. mander McCool for their strength and to honor grateful for the extensive professional experi- f them for their commitment to furthering his legacy. I want to first recognize his wife, Lani ence he provides on this issue. COMMEMORATING THE REDEDICA- Finally, Madam Speaker, I look forward to Vallejos McCool and his three sons Sean, TION OF COMMANDER WILLIAM working with you and the Committee to bring Christopher and Cameron. I also want to rec- C. MCCOOL ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE this program to fruition. ognize his parents Barry and Audrey McCool SCHOOL f and his parents-in-law Albert and Atilana Vallejos. Our community thanks all of you for ALLIED VETERANS OF THE HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO your graciousness in helping us to commemo- WORLD OF GUAM rate Commander McCool’s life through the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dedication of this school and for sharing his HON. ANDER CRENSHAW Friday, September 26, 2008 memory with the students and faculty. OF FLORIDA Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise Through this tribute, we want you to know that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to commemorate the rededication and you have a very large extended family and Friday, September 26, 2008 the opening of the new Commander William this school is your school; these students are Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker, I rise C. McCool Elementary/Middle School on your students; this tribute is your living memo- today to recognize an organization of military Naval Base Guam. The recent completion of rial. As our community gathers to rededicate this veterans that works hard to take care of its this modern, state-of-the-art educational facility school on September 30, 2008, let us renew own by supporting the Veterans Administra- houses separate wings for the elementary and our commitment to excellence exemplified by tion’s health care services. It is my privilege to middle schools, administrative areas, a gym- the hero whose name graces this structure. introduce the work of the Allied Veterans of nasium, multipurpose rooms, a media center, On the occasion of the rededication of Com- the World to my fellow Members of Congress. cafeteria, and capacity for 850 students. Com- Allied Veterans of the World was founded in mander McCool embodied the ideal of being a mander William C. McCool Elementary 1979 as the 451st Bomber Group by Com- lifetime learner, and his never-ending thirst for School, let us recall his inspiring words, of mander-in-Chief Harold Grossman. It became knowledge took him into space—an accom- ‘‘. . . an Earth without borders, full of peace, the first organized veteran group in Florida by plishment that continues to inspire students beauty and magnificence . . .’’. incorporating under the name Bomber Group and educators alike today. f 451st. Commander William ‘‘Willie’’ McCool at- RECOGNITION OF DIRECT SUP- For the next 10 years, this small group of tended Dededo Middle School in Dededo, PORT PROFESSIONALS OF AR- veterans donated items to the VA domiciliary Guam and John F. Kennedy High School in KANSAS and aided senior citizens in its Florida area by Tamuning, Guam. After his graduation from providing transportation for veterans to the VA the United States Naval Academy, Com- HON. MIKE ROSS hospital. The members realized they could mander McCool was selected as a Navy test OF ARKANSAS make a bigger impact if they opened the orga- pilot and guided the space shuttle Columbia IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nization to all veterans. So in 1989, they on Mission STS–107 in 2003. A son of Guam, formed under the name Allied Veterans of the Commander McCool carried the flag of Guam Friday, September 26, 2008 World. on that mission. Mr. ROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Today, led by National Commander Johnny From the flight deck of the Columbia, Com- recognize all the dedicated people at the Rain- Duncan, Allied Veterans raises funds through mander McCool stated, ‘‘From our orbital van- bow of Challenges in Hope, Arkansas and the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 10:26 Apr 05, 2011 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR08\E28SE8.000 E28SE8 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with BOUND RECORD September 28, 2008 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 16 22941 South Arkansas Developmental Center for I am very proud to congratulate Mr. Neal E. be used to develop prototypes for modern Children and Families, Inc. These are just a Boyd on all of his successes, and I am hum- wearable gyro-compensated personnel track- few of many organizations in Arkansas that bled to thank him for the contributions he has ing devices for use during GPS interference. I are helping thousands of disabled individuals made to Missouri over the years and is still certify that this project does not have a direct gain access to needed support services. making today. Mr. Boyd is most deserving of and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary inter- Unfortunately, there is an increasing work- recognition in the U.S. House of Representa- ests of me or my spouse. force shortage threatening the quality of these tives, and I am fortunate to know him well Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Defense services available in Arkansas and throughout enough to stand here today and declare him Appropriations bill, Air Force RDT&E account, the nation. Without an adequately paid, trained a true national treasure. Intelligence Advanced Development, R–1 Line and dedicated workforce, our nation’s disabled f 33, PE 0603260F. The entity to receive fund- individuals and their families face a less se- ing for this project is ITT Corporation, Space cure future. Without the necessary workforce, DECLARATION Systems Division at 1447 St. Paul Street, P.O. providers can not help our nation fulfill its Box 60488, Rochester, NY 14606. It is my un- commitment to people with disabilities as in- HON. JOHN R. ‘‘RANDY’’ KUHL, JR. derstanding that this $2,000,000 would be tended by Congress’s passage of the Ameri- OF NEW YORK used for the Broad-area Multi-Intelligence cans with Disabilities Act. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ubiquitous Surveillance Enterprise project. I For this reason, I am a cosponsor of the Di- Friday, September 26, 2008 certify that this project does not have a direct rect Support Professionals Fairness and Secu- and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary inter- rity Act of 2007 (H.R.1279). This important Mr. KUHL of New York. Madam Speaker, ests of me or my spouse. legislation would provide funds to states to en- pursuant to standards on earmarks, I am sub- Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Defense able them to increase the wages paid to tar- mitting the following information for publication Appropriations bill, Navy RDT&E account, geted direct support professionals in providing in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD regarding ear- Shipboard System Component Development, services to individuals with disabilities under marks I received as part of H.R. 2638, Con- R–1 Line 35, PE 0603513N. The entity to re- the Medicaid Program. It is essential that the solidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and ceive funding for this project is Dresser-Rand House of Representatives pass this legislation Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009: Company at 37 Coats Street, WeIlsville, NY and bring it one step closer to being signed Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Defense 14895. It is my understanding that this into law. Appropriations bill, Navy RDT&E account, $1,600,000 would be used to develop a new I applaud the work of these Arkansas orga- Warfighter Sustainment Advanced Tech- steam turbine to be used on the existing Vir- nizations for taking a lead and coming to nology, R–1 Line 18, PE 0603236N. The entity ginia Class and future submarines. I certify Washington, DC this month to advocate for to receive funding for this project is the Roch- that this project does not have a direct and improvements on this workforce issue. There ester Institute of Technology, Center for Inte- foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests is no better way to recognize their contribution grated Manufacturing Studies at 111 Lomb of me or my spouse. to the nation than by passing this legislation. Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623. It is my Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Defense f understanding that this $5,000,000 would be Appropriations bill, Army RDT&E account, used for the Defense Modernization and TRIBUTE TO MR. NEAL E. BOYD Combat Vehicle and Automotive Advanced Sustainment Initiative to develop systems to Technology, R–1 Line 33, PE 0603005A. The HON. JO ANN EMERSON detect equipment malfunctions and ensure entity to receive funding for this project is the equipment readiness. I certify that this project General Motors Fuel CeIl Activities Research OF MISSOURI does not have a direct and foreseeable effect IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Center at 10 Carriage Street, Honeoye FaIls, on the pecuniary interests of me or my NY 14472. It is my understanding that this Friday, September 26, 2008 spouse. $1,600,000 would be used for the U.S. Army Mrs. EMERSON. Madam Speaker, I rise Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Defense Next Generation Non-Tactical Vehicle Propul- today to pay tribute to a young man who has Appropriations bill, Army RDT&E account, sion initiative, which will continue research in inspired Americans in my congressional dis- Medical Advanced Technology, R–1 Line 30, fuel ceIl propulsion for non-tactical Army vehi- trict and across our great nation. Mr. Neal E. PE 0603002A. The entity to receive funding cles. I certify that this project does not have a Boyd is from Sikeston, Missouri, in the Eighth for this project is the Infotonics Center of Ex- direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary Congressional District and, in him, I am lucky cellence at 5450 Campus Drive, Canandaigua, interests of me or my spouse. to represent one of the most talented singers NY 14424. It is my understanding that this Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Defense of opera in our country. Mr. Boyd has risen to $2,000,000 would be used for the Smart Tech- Appropriations bill, Navy RDT&E account, national prominence in recent weeks, but we nologies for Electro-mechanical Prosthetic Force Protection Advanced Technology, R–1 in Southern Missouri have long known about Systems research and development effort. I Line 16, PE 0603123N. The entity to receive his superior ability as a singer. Whether he is certify that this project does not have a direct funding for this project is the General Motors singing Puccini or our National Anthem, Mr. and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary inter- Fuel CeIl Activities Research Center at 10 Boyd does so with such rare emotion and sen- ests of me or my spouse. Carriage Street, Honeoye FaIls, NY 14472. It sitivity that it brings tears to many more eyes Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Defense is my understanding that this $1,600,000 than my own. Appropriations bill, Army RDT&E account, would be used for the U.S. Navy/USMC Fu- I am also fortunate to know Mr. Boyd per- Medical Advanced Technology, R–1 Line 30, ture Fuel Non-Tactical Vehicle initiative, which sonally. He is a caring person who has always PE 0603002A. The entity to receive funding will continue research in fuel ceIl initiatives for put the interests of his family and his commu- for this project is Integrated Nano-Tech- non-tactical Navy vehicles. I certify that this nity ahead of his own. He is shy, but he is not nologies, LLC at 999 Lehigh Station Road, project does not have a direct and foreseeable shy with his gift. He is modest, but his voice Henrietta, NY 14467. It is my understanding effect on the pecuniary interests of me or my is brazen and strong. He is selfless with his that this $2,000,000 would be used to com- spouse. art, with his time, and with his heart—and he plete an automated, portable field diagnostic f is unfailingly kind. system for the rapid detection and diagnosis Through hard work and dedication to his of diverse existing and emerging diseases. I COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNI- craft, Mr. Boyd has shown the cliche to be certify that this project does not have a direct VERSARY OF SAFE DRINKING correct: that dreams do come true. I have and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary inter- WATER THROUGH CHLORINATION never once known him to complain, to become ests of me or my spouse. defeated, or to give in—even when he has Fiscal Year 2009 Department of Defense HON. DONALD M. PAYNE been forced to put his first love of music on Appropriations bill, Army RDT&E account, OF NEW JERSEY hold. Today, I am very glad that Mr. Boyd is Sensor and Electronic Survivability, R–1 Line IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able to put his amazing gift first now and for 6, PE 0602120A. The entity to receive funding the forseeable future. He has earned every bit for this project is Vuzix Corporation at 75 Friday, September 26, 2008 of the success we are celebrating for him in Town Centre Drive, Rochester, NY 14623. It is Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, this week Southern Missouri this month. my understanding that this $1,000,000 would marks the 100th anniversary of one of the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 10:26 Apr 05, 2011 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR08\E28SE8.000 E28SE8 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with BOUND RECORD 22942 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 16 September 28, 2008 most important public health achievements in Taylor Park Church of the Nazarene was wait until the next Congress for action. I look U.S. history—the chlorination of drinking founded in 1908 by a small group of worship- forward to continuing to work with the original water. On September 26, 1908, Jersey City, pers, who at the time met in an abandoned cosponsors of this bill as well as other Energy New Jersey began operating a treatment plant grocery store. The Church of Nazarene has and Commerce Committee colleagues and at the Boonton reservoir, becoming the first become one of the largest denominations in other interested members of the House. U.S. city to use chlorination to help bring safe the world, with almost two million members. f drinking water to the homes of its citizens. Through a commitment to ministry and mis- Jersey City’s groundbreaking work led to sion work, the Church serves to enrich the TRIBUTE TO PARAMOUNT CHIEF dramatic reductions in waterborne diseases community within its own congregation as well A.U. FUIMAONO like typhoid and cholera. Other cities rapidly as the local community. The church has un- adopted chlorination, and by 1918, over 1000 dergone numerous expansions, helping them HON. ENI F.H. FALEOMAVAEGA cities were using this lifesaving technology to grow to provide more resources for their com- OF AMERICAN SAMOA treat more than 3 billion gallons of water each munity. Recently they acquired new property IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES day. for an increase in classroom space and fellow- Friday, September 26, 2008 The Centers for Disease Control and Pre- ship activities. Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Madam Speaker, I vention (CDC) reports that, by the middle of Madam Speaker, today it is my honor to rise today to pay tribute to Paramount Chief A. the 20th century, drinking water disinfection recognize the Taylor Park Church of Naza- U. Fuimaono and express my deepest condo- had helped to virtually eliminate cholera and rene. They have demonstrated a level of com- lences to his children and family on the occa- typhoid fever; diseases that once killed thou- mitment to community that is well appreciated, sion of his funeral services which are being sands of Americans each year. This has con- and serves as an example for us all. It is a tributed to a dramatic 60 percent increase in held on September 26, 2008. privilege to represent Taylor Park Church in Paramount Chief A.U. Fuimaono was my U.S. life expectancy since 1900. LIFE maga- the 26th District of Texas. I look forward to ob- mentor, and I will always feel indebted to him zine has called the drinking water filtration serving the positive impact they will continue for everything he taught me. To say that he plus the use of chlorine ‘‘the most significant to have on our communities at home and was like a father to me is an understatement. public health advancement of the millennium.’’ abroad. Paramount Chief Fuimaono gave me his com- As Chairman of the House Subcommittee f on Africa and Global Health, I am gratified by plete trust right from the beginning of our rela- the progress we are making in bringing safer INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘RADIO tionship, when he selected me to be his Ad- water to the continent of Africa. This has been ALL DIGITAL CHANNEL RE- ministrative Assistant for his Washington DC a joint effort by our government, non-profit CEIVER ACT’’ office from 1973–1975. That was when he be- agencies, and the private sector. Earlier this came the first elected Representative from year, the American Chemistry Council and the HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY American Samoa to Washington. This great man was one of the traditional U.S. Agency for International Development OF MASSACHUSSETTS leaders who instilled in me the passion of joined forces to help provide safer drinking IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES being a real and true Samoan in a fast chang- water to Ghana, Mali and Niger. The groups Friday, September 26, 2008 ing world: a world filled with political conflicts announced a new two-year, $1.3 million part- Mr. MARKEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to in- and cultural contradictions. This was at the nership to implement household drinking water troduce the ‘‘Radio All Digital Channel Re- time when American Samoa was suddenly im- programs in communities facing some of the ceiver Act.’’ This legislation will assure con- mersed in the national arena of social struc- most severe poverty and health challenges in sumers that they have seamless access to turing, traditional maintenance and political the world. The USAID programs use chlorine- free, over-the-air digital radio in key consumer identity. based disinfection and safe water storage electronic devices. It will also help to safe- It was a time of upheaval for the people of techniques to help reduce waterborne disease guard the viability of free, over-the-air radio American Samoa in many ways, as they tried and improve quality of life. Working with local into the future. I am pleased to introduce this to embrace changes and influences from out- partners in each country, the programs are bipartisan legislation today with Energy and side, yet retain their uniqueness as Samoans aimed at reaching an estimated three million Commerce Committee colleagues Representa- at the same time. It was also during that time people over two years. A recent World Health tives LEE TERRY (R–NE), CHARLIE GONZALEZ that Fuimaono stood up and was recognized Organization study found that household (D–TX), DOUG WALDEN (R–OR), JOE WILSON as a natural leader; and he was a champion based chlorination is the most cost-effective (R–SC), and DAN BURTON (R–IN). in areas of economy, politics, culture and reli- way to reduce common waterborne illnesses. Madam Speaker, millions of Americans gion. Today we celebrate Jersey City’s pioneering today rely on local broadcast radio for news, One of his most memorable and early ad- contributions to a century of healthier lives. I public safety bulletins, sports, weather, traffic vices to me then, and it still sounds like it was would like to specifically recognize the em- and other information. The broadcast radio in- just yesterday, was: ‘‘Eni, the palagi are con- ployees of United Water Jersey City and all dustry is increasingly migrating to digital vinced that for us to move forward, we as the men and women working today to provide broadcasting technology that will avail radio Samoans must first learn to crawl, then also safe drinking water for all of us. We thank stations of the ability to transmit CD-quality learn to walk, before we can run. I tell you them for the fact that due to their efforts, we digital content and offer multiple streams of right now, we do not have the time to learn are so easily able to reach for a glass of safe service. This legislation is designed to ensure how to crawl; nor do we have the luxury to and refreshing water. that consumers are able to readily receive walk. We have to run and run hard with them f such free service through consumer elec- with whatever we have, whatever we can CONGRATULATING TAYLOR PARK tronics systems that are otherwise receiving come up with so we could understand and CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE IN satellite digital audio radio and traditional AM play their game; otherwise, it would be too late THEIR CELEBRATION OF THEIR or FM stations. and we would lose and be left out.’’ FOUNDING CENTENNIAL The recent merger of the only two satellite From the point forward, it was like a baptism radio providers, XM and Sirius satellite radio, by fire for me; like jump in, what are you wait- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS has underscored the importance of ensuring ing for; we have a lot to do. But Fuimaono consumer access to a diversity of sources for also pointed out that the simplest way to go OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES digital radio content, in particular the free radio about tackling our challenges was by having content originating in their local communities. an undying faith in God. Fuimaono firmly be- Friday, September 26, 2008 This bill therefore simultaneously seeks to ad- lieved in God’s love, and he used that as the Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise dress the long-term competitive health of local basis of everything he did. He emphasized the today to congratulate the Taylor Park Church radio while ensuring that their local, digital importance of being Samoan as a reality of the Nazarene on their centennial celebra- services are readily received by radio con- check in the often turbulent moments of na- tion. The church, located in Pilot Point, Texas sumers. tional and global politics. will be celebrating at the very spot where the With the 110th Congress in its final days of I will not go into Paramount Chief A.U. church was officially organized. session, this legislation will obviously have to Fuimaono’s outstanding record as a pillar in

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I was proud to promote him twice dur- time of the 1991 BRAC action which ended up about his character, it is the immense wisdom ing his tenure in my office, first to Legislative closing Fort Ord in my district. he shared with me throughout the years I Counsel and then to Chief of Staff. At the time I was serving in the State As- worked for him, and the many times he nour- Don demonstrated his passion for issues af- sembly and was unaware that General ished and encouraged me first as a congres- fecting underserved communities and the lives Gourley, even then, was working behind the sional staffer in Washington, and eventually as of working families daily in his work. Through scenes to make sure the rank-and-file military the delegate from American Samoa years his efforts, legislation to expedite the natu- was taken care of. General Gourley was fond later. ralization process for legal immigrants serving of championing his own special command- His simple yet honest and direct approach in the U.S. military and members of the se- ments—his own 10 Golden Rules. When Fort to all issues forged the basis of my profes- lected reserves, coupled with immigration pro- Ord appeared on the BRAC list General sional life in Washington. Fuimaono’s deter- tections for immediate family members of fall- Gourley worked his network in the Pentagon mination for the development of American en soldiers, was enacted into law. to make sure a portion of the base was dedi- Samoa and yet his sensitivity to protecting the From a union family, Don’s work on labor cated to a VA clinic to serve the thousands of Samoan culture pushed me to strive for that issues demonstrated his strong commitment to veterans living in the area. As his 10th Golden delicate balance that can still define us as working families. He was constantly working to Rule says: ‘‘Make a better Army and Corps for Samoans yet allows for us to be an equal par- improve workplace conditions and grow jobs your subordinates to inherit.’’ In working to ticipant under the complex, political system of make sure the former Fort Ord held a VA clin- the United States government. for working families. Don always worked to So when I heard the news of the Paramount protect and increase worker’s rights, not only ic—even a small one—he was leaving some- Chief’s death, there was no question in my on a national level, but by keeping close thing better behind. mind that I needed to go home, and be there, watch on the issues facing workers throughout But that was typical of Bill Gourley. He was and honor his memory, even with the demand- Los Angeles. a get-it-done kind of guy. He recalled a time ing schedule Congress is faced with as it His passion for telecommunications and from when he was stationed in Korea and was works to address the national financial crisis internet matters was always seen through the ordered to evacuate all civilian Americans we are now facing. I owed it to Fuimaono’s perspective of the need to protect and expand from a town. One person refused to go unless children and his family to be in Samoa, if only affordable access for all consumers, which is the Army Chief of Staff wrote the order per- for a day, to pay my personal respects and especially important in California’s 32nd Con- sonally. Gourley wrote the order, forged then acknowledge my indebtedness to the one per- gressional District. Army Chief-of Staff Maxwell Taylor’s signature son who started it all for me. As my Chief of Staff, Don has played an in- and the recalcitrant civilian up and moved. I am most grateful and humbled that this tegral role in helping advance my priorities on Now, 50+ years later, that almost sounds great man had the patience and tolerance to the Energy and Commerce Committee and as comical. But it was serious business at the help me develop confidence and pride in chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus time and Bill Gourley was a man determined being Samoan. And if there is a last thing I Task Force on Health and the Environment. I to follow through. As important as getting the would say of Paramount Chief Fuimaono, it is am grateful to have had him with me to assist job done, however, was his commitment to the the fact that if it wasn’t for his trust and belief in my role on the Steering and Policy Com- chain of command. He once told a story about in me, I would not be where I’m at and the mittee. Don has used his knowledge of tele- working at the National Military Command person that I am right now. communications matters to help expand out- Center as a part of the staff of the Joint Chiefs Madam Speaker, I would be remiss if I did reach in the Congressional District I represent of Staff where he monitored cables from Asia. not also mention two other gentlemen, Roy through the use of new technologies. Through One evening then-Secretary of Defense Rob- J.D. Hall, Jr. and Michael F.J. Kruse, who over his words and actions, Don has trained, ert McNamara requested to see a particular the years Uncle Fui had taken on as his own mentored and inspired my staff to constantly FLASH cable, ‘‘FLASH’’ being a message re- sons, like me. Roy J.D. Hall, Jr., has become challenge themselves to meet new goals while lating to ground operations in Vietnam and of a very successful corporate lawyer and also helping them along the way. the utmost top secret nature and extremely ur- currently serves as counselor to the Honorable Don’s passion for life and love of his family gent. Gourley searched the files for the Lolo L. Moliga, President of the American will be sorely missed in my office. I join my communique´ and noted that it said ‘‘For the Samoa Senate. The Honorable Michael F.J. staff in Washington, DC, and district offices in Chairman’s Eyes Only.’’ He stalwartly told the Kruse is currently the first Samoan-appointed EI Monte and East Los Angeles in wishing Secretary of Defense he could not pass on the Chief Justice of the High Court of American Don the best of luck in all of his future en- file to read because only the Chairman of the Samoa. deavors. Joint Chiefs had the necessary clearance. I am sure there are many others whose f General Gourley was always all about the lives have been deeply influenced by this men and women of the Army. He tried to do great Samoan leader, but I can only speak for IN HONOR OF MAJ. GEN. WILLIAM right by them in every posting he had. When myself and for Roy and for Mike, who now H. GOURLEY, U.S. ARMY (RET.) he was in command at the War College in contribute significantly to the needs of our Sa- Carlisle, Pennsylvania, he insisted soldiers moan people. We grieve on his passing and, HON. SAM FARR couldn’t come to class unless they brought again, I express my sincere condolences to OF CALIFORNIA their wives. This was so spouses would come Paramount Chief A.U. Fuimaono’s children IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to understand the Army mindset and form a and family, and may God through His Ever- greater bond within the family around shared lasting Peace, grant His healing grace sooner Friday, September 26, 2008 duty and sacrifice. on the grieving families and people of Samoa. Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Not every task he undertook played out the f honor an American hero, Maj. Gen. William H. way he thought. He was in charge of a task RECOGNIZING THE Gourley, who passed away on August 25 this force assigned to approach Mrs. Julia Abrams, CONTRIBUTIONS OF DON LYSTER year. He will be greatly missed. the widow of General Creighton Abrams, to It is hard to condense the life of such a big discuss the possibility of naming a new Army man into mere words. His spirit and energy tank after the late General. Gourley related HON. HILDA L. SOLIS were indefatigable and inspired soldiers, family how he and his staff gave a command briefing OF CALIFORNIA and friends alike. on the tank to Mrs. Abrams spending excru- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I had the honor and pleasure to interview ciating detail on the vehicle and praising its Friday, September 26, 2008 General Gourley shortly before he died in a abilities. When they were exhausted from ef- Ms. SOLIS. Madam Speaker, today I rise to retrospective look at his life. I did this as one fort and turned to look to Mrs. Abrams for a recognize Don Lyster, a dedicated, hard work- way to pay tribute to General Gourley but also reaction, she simply said, ‘‘But General, is it a

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He took up the mili- the Children’s Rights Committee. was also home to the state’s first commercial tary life early by joining ROTC in college. He Ms. Solomon has been tireless in her efforts airport, the Roseville Airport. It was also flourished in ROTC and moved on to addi- to educate other attorneys and clients about known as Packard Field and Hartung Airport. tional training over the years at the Infantry the adoption process. Her many contributions The airport originally set on the land now com- School, the Adjutant General School, the include lecturing on the topic and composing prising Eastgate Shopping Center, the first United States Army Command and General articles on adoption in order to educate both shopping center of its kind in Michigan. Staff College, and the United States War Col- professionals and prospective adoptive par- The City of Roseville is now a community of lege. He served in Germany, where he shared ents. nearly 48,000. While the city is almost fully de- MREs with Elvis Presley, Korea and Vietnam. Please join me in congratulating one of our veloped, a proactive approach to attracting When he returned from Vietnam he was as- unsung heroines from my home state of New and retaining businesses over the years has signed to the Pentagon and rose to serve on Jersey, Ms. Toby Solomon, on being named led to reinvestment and expansion of existing the staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff where he an Angel in Adoption for 2008. properties. Retail is a main attraction with over served for a time with Colin Powell. General f 60 miscellaneous stores available and over 96 Gourley retired from the Army on December restaurants. From the recreation programs for 31, 1989 after 36 years of service. PERSONAL EXPLANATION the very young, to the newly renovated com- Even in his retirement General Gourley did munity center for senior citizens, Roseville not leave behind the needs of the military. He HON. MICHELE BACHMANN continues to provide outstanding opportunities was active in the community and worked hard OF MINNESOTA for its residents as well as the business com- on a number of issues relevant to the military, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity. their families and veterans, like improving As the City of Roseville celebrates this im- Friday, September 26, 2008 TRICARE service on the Monterey Peninsula; portant occasion, I ask my colleagues to join helping fashion a veterans cemetery on the Mrs. BACHMANN. Madam Speaker, on me in congratulating its citizens as they cele- old Fort Ord; establishing a health care con- September 23, 2008, I was unexpectedly de- brate the past and focus on the future. sortium to provide more accessible and afford- tained and could not vote on the Motion to Re- f commit H.R. 5244, the Credit Cardholders’ Bill able health care to military retirees; and laying IN HONOR OF DR. CLARA YU the groundwork for a joint DOD–VA health of Rights Act (roll No. 622). Had I been care clinic. present I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ HON. SAM FARR Earlier this year, General Gourley’s beloved f OF CALIFORNIA wife, Molly, passed away and was interred at TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF ROSE- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Arlington National Cemetery. Bill, too, will be VILLE, MICHIGAN, ON THE OCCA- interred there on November 6. They leave be- Friday, September 26, 2008 SION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY hind a loving family: Michael their son, daugh- Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, it is with bitter- OF ITS INCORPORATION AS A ters Cecily, Carolyn and Mary Jane, and nine sweet emotions that I rise today to thank Dr. CITY grandchildren, Lindsey, Scott, Allison, Michael, Clara Yu on her retirement as President of the Andrew, Kathryn, Sean, Cole and Carlyanne. Monterey Institute for International Studies. Like General Gourley’s last Golden Rule, he HON. SANDER M. LEVIN Clara arrived on the Monterey Peninsula in has left the place better than when he found OF MICHIGAN 2005 and was inaugurated in January 2006 as it. I will miss his energy and his passion and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the 12th president of MIIS, which had become his friendship. But short though our acquaint- Friday, September 26, 2008 affiliated with Middlebury College the year be- ance may have been, I am proud to have fore. She literally hit the ground running and known him and commend him for his service Mr. LEVIN. Madam Speaker, after half a since that time, her persuasive personality and to the Army and to his fellow man. century of growth and change, Roseville re- keen leadership skills helped MIIS reestablish f mains a warm, family-oriented community. itself both financially and academically. Roseville has a broad spectrum of residents At the time of her investiture, Middlebury HONORING TOBY SOLOMON, AN who have lived here their whole lives and are President Ron Liebowitz explained to a rapt ANGEL IN ADOPTION the history of this city. They have a vibrant Monterey audience why he lured Dr. Yu out of school district, a healthy business district, retirement to take the helm at MIIS—because HON. DONALD M. PAYNE dedicated local elected officials, and active she had the leadership qualities and academic OF NEW JERSEY community volunteers. excellence to succeed. Clara was born in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Roseville has a wonderful history. The roots China and educated in Taiwan and the United of this farming community go back to the days States. In 1978 she received a Ph.D. in Com- Friday, September 26, 2008 before Michigan gained statehood in 1837. A parative Literature from the University of Illi- Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, before this Congressional appropriations in 1828 provided nois. She taught at Dartmouth College and the session of Congress adjourns, I would like to funds for the construction of a military road University of Maryland before starting an artifi- take a moment to ask my colleagues here in connecting Fort Detroit and Fort Gratiot (now cial intelligence consulting firm. During her the House of Representatives to join me in Port Huron). The completion of the Gratiot decade at Middlebury as Vice President for honoring a very special person, Ms. Toby Sol- turnpike in 1831 brought settlers of Belgian, Languages, she designed the prototype for its omon, who was recently selected as an Angel English, French, German and Irish descent. internationally acclaimed International Studies in Adoption by the Congressional Coalition on Orange Township encompassed the present Major. Adoption Institute. cities of Eastpointe, Fraser, Roseville, St. Clair During her too brief tenure at the Institute, Over two decades ago, Ms. Solomon Shores, and part of Warren. Dr. Yu led innovative programs such as the formed and chaired an adoption subcommittee In 1836, William Rose was appointed the Academic Excellence Initiative and the innova- in order to address amendments to the New areas first postmaster. He established a per- tions incubator program that strengthened and Jersey Adoption Statute and other adoption manent office in 1840, called the Roseville revitalized the school. She successfully guided issues. Based on her prior personal and pro- Post Office, after his father Denison Rose, a the strategic planning process that completed fessional experience, she had become aware hero of the War of 1812. the affiliation between MIIS and Middlebury that adoption was an area which needed both In 1846, a wooden plank toll road (now that will ensure the academic excellence of reform and advocacy. The committee she known as Gratiot Avenue or M–3) was con- MIIS for future generations. In her honor, MIIS chaired accomplished the task of writing structed, connecting the community with De- has established the Clara Yu Fund for Innova- amendments to the existing adoption legisla- troit and Mount Clemens. One of the tollgates tion to provide seed funding for programs with

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Thank you prived not only the Republic of South Africa, Friday, September 26, 2008 for being my friend. but the United States and the rest of the Mr. JONES. Madam Speaker, pursuant to f world, as well, of his passion for democracy Republican Leadership standards, I submit the and peace. following information regarding continued fund- HONORING CONGRESSMAN RAY He is survived by his parents Josiah and ing for the Navy Health Research Center that LAHOOD FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED Doreen Moyo, his siblings Mary and Ernest I requested for inclusion in H.R. 2638—The SERVICE REPRESENTING THE and, his two children, Itumeleng and Tshiamo. Department of Defense Appropriations Bill: PEOPLE OF ILLINOIS His family has already had to endure another Requesting Member: Congressman WALTER early loss to their family, with the tragic pass- B. JONES. HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI ing of his wife Mingy several years ago. Bill Number: H.R. 2638. An avid scholar with a thirst for knowledge, OF ILLINOIS Account: Research, Development, Test & Derrick was awarded a bachelor of social IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Evaluation, Navy. science degree by the University of Cape Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Navy Friday, September 26, 2008 Town with majors in social anthropology, in- Health Research Center. Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I would like dustrial sociology and international politics. Address of Requesting Entity: San Diego, to take a moment to recognize a distinguished Additionally he undertook specialized courses CA. Member of Congress from the Illinois Delega- in diplomacy, Foreign Service and manage- Description of Request: $2.4 million will im- tion, Congressman RAY LaHOOD. RAY is a ment, studying at renowned institutions includ- plement a prostate cancer vaccine clinical trial friend and a true example of leadership in ing the Georgetown University School of For- with patients at the Veterans Medical Center, public service. eign Service, Howard University, the Foreign La Jolla, CA. Service Institute in New Delhi and the Irish In- RAY has served his country and his commu- f nity in many ways throughout his lifetime. He stitute of Public Management. was a dedicated teacher in both Catholic and While studying, Derrick embraced the demo- TRIBUTE TO MAYOR GERALD public schools and he served as the Director cratic cause and led the Student Representa- DONOVAN tive Council of the University of Cape Town as of Youth Services in Rockford, Illinois. RAY their vice president. Later he broadened his was elected to the Illinois State House of Rep- fight to the national level and guided South Af- HON. STENY H. HOYER resentatives in 1982 and then worked for ricans as the Vice Chairman of the African Na- OF MARYLAND House Republican Leader Robert Michel as tional Congress’s Claremont branch. Ulti- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES District Administrative Assistant and, for four mately, Derrick’s unfailing commitment to Friday, September 26, 2008 years, as Chief of Staff. Upon Rep. Michel’s achieving freedom and justice in his native retirement, RAY was elected to the 104th Con- Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, I rise today South Africa forced him into exile during the gress in 1994 where he has served the people to pay tribute to my constituent and good height of the Apartheid era. friend Mayor Gerald Donovan who will soon of the 18th District for seven terms. Even in exile Derrick’s faith and determina- be retiring after 32 dedicated years in elected Here in the House, RAY is known for his ef- tion never strayed, and when he was free to in elected office in the Town of Chesapeake forts to establish a higher level of civility, de- return to his homeland he began his diplo- Beach, MD. corum, and bipartisanship. His knowledge of matic career in the Department of Foreign Af- Gerald Donovan comes from a long line of congressional rules and procedures and his fairs. Initially assigned to the Regional Eco- fair-handedness enabled him to be called nomic Organisations Desk, he was quickly public servants and the importance of serving upon many times to chair the House during promoted to work on the United Nations Gen- one’s community was instilled in him at a proceedings on contentious issues including eral Assembly and United Nations Security young age. His grandfather, Wesley Stinnett the impeachment debate in 1998. Council Desks. was mayor of Chesapeake Beach from 1956 RAY has also served his district with great While working at the Department of Foreign to 1963. After his grandfather passed away, bipartisanship and integrity, including working Affairs, Derrick’s interest and devotion to the Donovan’s father served out his term. In 1976, diligently on the creation of the Lincoln Presi- cause for peace culminated in the seminal dis- Gerald was elected to the town council and, dential Library and supporting the Lincoln Bi- cussion paper, ‘‘South Africa’s Participation in after 7 years of service, Donovan followed in centennial Commission in celebration of the Peace Support Operations.’’ the footsteps of his father and grandfather and 200th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln to be Always faithful to South Africa, Derrick became mayor in 1983. held in 2009. began his Foreign Service career in 1997 as Under Mayor Donovan’s leadership, Chesa- It has been an honor and privilege to serve the Counselor and Deputy High Commissioner peake Beach has thrived—becoming a vibrant with Congressman RAY LaHOOD in the House at the South African High Commission in Can- small town that has witnessed an improved of Representatives. We will miss his presence, ada. Later he was asked to serve as the Con- quality of life and an increased sense of com- especially in the Illinois delegation. I extend sul-General of South Africa in Brazil. munity. Mayor Donovan has worked to make my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes In 2005, Derrick assumed his final post as the small town a great place to stay and visit. to RAY and his wife Kathy as they embark on the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of His tenure has seen the addition of a water new beginnings and future endeavors, espe- the Republic of South Africa in Washington, park, beach trolleys, new housing, and a cially The Ray and Kathy LaHood Center for DC. beautification initiative, all of which have won Cerebral Palsy. It was in this final position that Derrick again him grateful neighbors and constituents. New f labored diligently for justice, this time with my development has been matched with an up- staff on the House Foreign Affairs Committee dated infrastructure with everything from a TRIBUTE TO DERRICK MOYO to draft the historic legislation that removed boardwalk and new sidewalks to a new, clean the ANC and its venerated leader, President wastewater treatment system. HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN Nelson Mandela, from the United States’ list of Given the town’s location on the Chesa- OF CALIFORNIA terrorist organizations. peake Bay, it is unfortunately often in the path IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Madam Speaker, I ask my distinguished col- of potentially destructive weather events. In re- leagues to join me in a moment of silence in cent years it has been impacted by several Friday, September 26, 2008 commemoration of Derrick Moyo for his tire- hurricanes and a tornado. In every case, Mr. BERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today less service to the cause of peace, democ- Mayor Donovan has stood ready to tackle to pay tribute to the life and career of Derrick racy, freedom and justice. His life will be re- cleanup and lend a hand to neighbors and Moyo, who served lately as the Deputy Chief membered with respect and admiration. businesses touched by disaster.

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I have been honored to be part of managing to leave a town surplus of over 50 According to the legislation, a—‘‘Diversion these marches over the years, as have many percent of the town’s overall annual budget. means a transfer of Water from the Basin into other local, state and national leaders, includ- Despite announcing his retirement, Mayor another watershed, or from the watershed of ing Vice President Al Gore. Shirlene’s work Donovan continues to look to the future, re- one of the Great Lakes into that of another by gained national attention and helped highlight cently announcing that he is moving forward in any means of transfer, including but not lim- the problems of crime in our area and in many an attempt to remove Chesapeake Beach ited to a pipeline, canal, tunnel, aqueduct, communities like it across our state and coun- from dependence on the grid and tap into channel, modification of the direction of a try. wind and solar power as renewable, money- water course, a tanker ship, tanker truck or rail Both Vice President Gore and I have been saving energy sources for the town. tanker . . . ’’ fortunate to receive Shirlene’s guidance over Madam Speaker, Gerald Donovan’s service However, this legislation continues to de- the years, as have many other leaders, includ- to the Chesapeake Beach community goes scribe a glaring loophole in the following: ‘‘but ing Governor Phil Bredesen, Governor Ned beyond his duties as its mayor. He also con- does not apply to Water that is used in the McWherter, Senator Jim Sasser, Congress- tributed to the development of Chesapeake Basin or a Great Lake watershed to manufac- man Harold Ford, Sr., Congressman Harold Beach through charity and enterprise. ture or produce a Product that is then trans- Ford, Jr., and many members of the Ten- With his brother Fred, Mayor Donovan co- ferred out of the Basin or watershed. Divert nessee General Assembly. Her counsel on owns the Rod ’N’ Reel Restaurant, a popular has a corresponding meaning’’. issues of importance to Tennesseans has al- meeting place and a great place to have a In section 4.12, this legislation allows the ways been helpful to those who seek to better seafood dinner. For over 25 years, the res- bulk water transfer so long as it is packaged serve their communities. taurant has hosted the Celebration of Life in containers of less than 5.7 gallons or less. Shirlene is a graduate of Merry High School Cancer Gala, an event created to honor the The legislation goes on to provide authority for and Lane College, both in Jackson, TN, and life of Gerald’s father. The annual gala attracts jurisdictions to determine the treatment of Pro- she did graduate work at the University of an average of 1,500 people, raises more posals to Withdraw Water and to remove it Memphis and Austin Peay State University. money for the American Cancer Society than from the Basin in any container of 5.7 gallons She is married to Luther, a Madison County any other event in all the State of Maryland. or less. This provision to allow the regulated Commissioner, and they have two grown chil- Not only that, but in his true devotion to the transfer of bottled water must not be misused dren, Luther Mercer, Jr., and Tina Mercer. State, 60 percent of the funds raised goes to and will be Congresses job to ensure that this Both are following in their mother’s footsteps support research initiatives taking place in does not happen. and proving to be strong leaders in their com- Maryland. While I will vote against the Great Lakes munities. Madam Speaker, Mayor Gerald Donovan compact today, I do not do so out of opposi- Madam Speaker, I wish you could see has made a tremendous mark on the commu- tion to the base legislation but in an effort to Shirlene’s office walls in our Jackson, TN, dis- nity of Chesapeake Beach and the State of slow down its consideration. Once this bill is trict office. They are filled, floor to ceiling, with Maryland. I ask my colleagues to join me in signed into law, the story is not over. Con- awards and commendations she has earned applauding him on his many accomplishments gress must continue to use its legislative au- over the years for her service and leadership. and wishing him the best as he ends his ca- thority to ensure that the compact is imple- Included in these many awards are multiple reer as an elected official. mented as intended. recognitions from the NAACP, the Tennessee f With strong oversight, this body must en- Education Association’s ‘‘Humanitarian Award’’ THE GREAT LAKES COMPACT sure that the provisions of the compact are and the FBI’s ‘‘Director’s Community Leader- used to protect the Great Lakes. Hopefully, ship Award,’’ just to name a few of the very this legislation is a starting point. It is the first long list. HON. MARCY KAPTUR step in protecting our water resource but it I know that even as Shirlene begins her re- OF OHIO must not be our last. While I encourage a no tirement from Congressional service, she will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vote on the final legislation, I do so to ensure remain active in our community. I am sure she Friday, September 26, 2008 that these concerns are clearly presented for will continue to help West Tennesseans and Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, Ohio, Michi- the record. will remain a leader in the Tennessee Demo- gan and the rest of the Great Lakes have a f cratic Party. Many of us will still seek her resource that is the envy of any nation. With counsel and friendship. 20 percent of the world’s available freshwater, HONORING SHIRLENE MERCER Madam Speaker, I hope that you and our the regions water resource represents the key FOR HER LONG SERVICE TO HER colleagues will join Betty Ann and me in con- for economic and environmental sustainability. STATE AND COUNTRY gratulating Shirlene on her retirement, ex- Gone are the days when we can take this re- pressing deep gratitude and admiration for her source for granted and trust that the rest of HON. JOHN S. TANNER long career of public service and wishing her the world will not tread on us. OF TENNESSEE all the best as she works in new ways to help My district spans 90 plus miles of coastline IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES those in our community. across Lake Erie and depends on the natural Friday, September 26, 2008 f bounty of the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Compact represents a par- Mr. TANNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today HONORING SOUTH CAROLINA adox. On the one hand the time for action is to recognize my dear friend, Mrs. Shirlene RESEARCH AUTHORITY clearly upon us, however, while this legislation Mercer, a long-time community leader, teacher represents a starting point, the loophole that and role model. While I know she will continue HON. JOHN M. SPRATT, JR. allows the export of bottled water outside the to play an important role in our community, OF SOUTH CAROLINA basin puts the entire agreement in jeopardy. Shirlene is retiring after serving the 8th Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES While the States have been reviewing this gressional district for 20 years. Friday, September 26, 2008 compact for years, Congress spent less than Shirlene has always worked to serve the 20 legislative days examining this legislation. I community above herself. She was a teacher Mr. SPRATT. Madam Speaker, As Dean of am particularly concerned about the binding for 24 years in Hardeman County, TN, before the South Carolina Congressional Delegation, effect of S.J. Res. 45 and its broad exemption joining our staff in 1989 as Director of District I rise today on behalf of my colleagues in the for bottled water. Services, a position through which she has South Carolina delegation to honor the South What will be the bills effects on our trade helped countless Tennesseans. Carolina Research Authority, SCRA, on its agreements? I cannot honestly answer that Shirlene has also helped many West Ten- 25th anniversary. SCRA was established 25 point. nesseans through her tireless dedication to years ago and, since its inception, has played

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In tween Pentagon contracting officials, as well lic cases where the Pentagon’s procurement 2007, SCRA operations, technology parks, as any perceived ‘‘revolving door’’ between policies have failed our troops. Earlier this and programs in South Carolina were respon- the Pentagon procurement offices and private year it was revealed that in 2007, the Army sible for a $1.4 billion economic impact. defense contractors. awarded a contract worth over $200 million to SCRA’ s operations, technological programs, As our military conflict and commitments two 22 year old boys to supply ammunition to and research parks, have benefited South have increased overseas since 2003, the De- Afghan troops. Appallingly, this ammunition Carolina and the country. partment of Defense has increasingly relied on was found to be from the Cold War era and Madam Speaker, we are honored to cele- private contractors to supply goods and serv- completely inadequate for the Army’s needs. brate with fellow South Carolinians the 25th ices to support our armed forces. In January, Additionally, the botched contract award by anniversary of the South Carolina Research 2007, the Acquisition Advisory Panel issued a the Air Force for KC–135 tankers, which was, Authority. We recognize the distinguished report to the Office of Federal Procurement challenged, reviewed by GAO, and ultimately leadership and staff for their hard work and Policy and the United States Congress on the reopened, received even greater public scru- dedication to making SCRA successful. We procurement policies of the Federal Govern- tiny. And perhaps most damning is the recent look forward to witnessing the continued ment. In this report, the advisory panel de- GAO report that the Pentagon has wasted growth and development of this great institu- voted an entire chapter to evaluating the ap- about $300 billion in defense spending. tion and seeing the tremendous impact it has propriate role of contractors in supporting the These public examples show a disturbing on our State and our country. Government, and found that the potential for trend of the failure of Pentagon procurement policy. They also suggest that an increasingly f conflicts of interest ‘‘has increased significantly in recent years’’ as the traditional lines be- blurred line between the public and private HONORING CONGRESSMAN JERRY tween public and private functions are contin- sectors as identified by the Advisory Panel, as WELLER FOR HIS DISTIN- ually blurred. well as the perceived ‘‘revolving door’’ be- GUISHED SERVICE REP- In July of this year, the Project on Govern- tween contracting offices and private contrac- RESENTING THE PEOPLE OF IL- ment Oversight sent a letter to the General tors, have consistently undermined the public’s LINOIS. Services Administration and stated that a re- best interest. volving door now exists between public and This legislation will fight the revolving door HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI private sectors that has ‘‘become such an ac- between Pentagon contracting offices and pri- OF ILLINOIS cepted part of Federal contracting in recent vate defense contractors by strengthening the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years that it is frequently difficult to determine transparency and reporting requirements for private contractors bidding on and receiving Friday, September 26, 2008 where the Government stops and the private sector begins.’’ The conflict of interest that re- defense contracts. The Fairness and Account- Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I would like sults from this ‘‘revolving door’’ between pri- ability in Defense Contracting Act will require to take a moment to recognize a distinguished vate contractors and Government contracting contractors who are bidding on contracts to Member of Congress from the Illinois Delega- offices can create serious conflicts of interest disclose any Defense Department employment tion, Congressman JERRY WELLER. JERRY is a that may result in an environment of favoritism history of its employees. This legislation will true friend and a valued member of the Illinois and profiteering that will only serve to misuse also require that contractors submit a yearly Delegation. Federal tax dollars and betray the public’s report, for each year that a contract is in ef- From his rural roots growing up on a farm trust. fect, which discloses this Defense Department in Dwight, Illinois, JERRY has dedicated his life While a revolving door culture would be dis- employment history. The Department of De- to public service. He started in the office of turbing in any instance where public funds are fense will also be required to submit a report Representative Tom Corcoran before moving used, it is particularly heinous during a time to congressional defense committees that de- on to the office of the Secretary of Agriculture when our country is at war and the lives of our tails the employment information reported by before being elected to the Illinois General As- men and women in the armed services de- the contractor as required by this Act. And fi- sembly. In 1994 he was elected to represent pend on the equipment that is supplied to nally, this legislation will direct the GAO to Illinois’ 11th District in Congress where he has them by our procurement offices. Unfortu- submit a report to Congress on the implemen- served ever since. nately, and to my complete dismay, there tation and enforcement of rules governing fu- Congressman WELLER has been a strong have been far too many instances over the ture employment negotiations of contracting voice for Illinois working tirelessly for such im- past decade where the Pentagon’s procure- officials. portant projects as forming the nation’s largest ment policies have sold our soldiers short. These measures will provide the trans- national prairie, the Midewin National Tallgrass In January of 2006 it was revealed by the parency necessary to ensure that conflicts of Prairie, and creating the Abraham Lincoln Na- New York Times that an internal Pentagon interest with the Defense contracting offices, tional Veterans Cemetery. memo reported that 80 percent of the Marines and a perceived revolving door to the private It has been an honor and privilege to serve killed in Iraq due to upper body wounds could sector, are not undermining the public trust with JERRY WELLER in the House of Rep- have survived if they had extra body armor. and selling the American taxpayers short. resentatives. We will all miss his presence, es- This troubling news followed earlier revelations Most importantly, this legislation is necessary pecially in the Illinois delegation. I extend my that our troops went into Iraq without enough to ensure that defense contracting policies heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to bulletproof vests and armored vehicles nec- serve to provide the best possible equipment Congressman WELLER and his wife Zury as essary to safeguard their lives. In light of for our men and women in uniform at the best they embark on new beginnings and future en- these reports I requested that the Department possible value to the taxpayer. deavors. of Defense Inspector General conduct an in- f f vestigation into the Pentagon’s body armor RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBU- INTRODUCTION OF THE FAIRNESS procurement policies. The Inspector General’s TIONS OF MATTHEW K. ROSE AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN DE- initial findings, while incomplete, uncovered a FENSE CONTRACTING ACT troubling trend: 13 of the Army’s 28 body armor contracts between January, 2004, and HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS OF TEXAS December, 2006, did not either require, per- HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK form, or have documentation to support proper first article testing as required by Federal Ac- Friday, September 26, 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quisition Requirements. While I am waiting for Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise Friday, September 26, 2008 the Inspector General to complete a more today in recognition of Matthew K. Rose, Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, today I thorough audit of the overall body armor pro- Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Offi- am proud to introduce the Fairness and Ac- curement policy, these initial results should cer of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad.

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I would ating Officer of Burlington Northern Santa Fe reer for Mr. Binnicker, the honor of being rec- like to recognize his years of service. where he was responsible for all operations ognized by his peers in the state’s largest Mike has been a leader at Pitney Bowes for and marketing activities. He quickly accrued aging-services organization is quite significant. many years in a number of positions. He’s accomplishments, being made President and Mr. Binnicker has dedicated his life to helping been the company’s general counsel, chief Chief Executive Officer in December of 2000, those in need, we will be eternally grateful for personnel officer, president of Pitney Bowes and later being elected Chairman of Burlington his service. Financial Services as well as chief executive Northern Santa Fe in March of 2002. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United officer and chairman of the board and is cur- In addition to leading the company to five States Congress, I am proud to honor one of rently the executive chairman of the board. consecutive years of recordsetting revenue America’s true heroes, James C. Binnicker, for He’s been a business leader not only in his earnings, Rose rebuilt flood-damaged rail lines his leadership and service to Northwest Flor- home State of Connecticut, where Pitney ahead of schedule and won national recogni- ida and throughout the world. Bowes is headquarters in my district in Stam- tion for this accomplishment. Rose’s peers f ford, but also on issues here in Washington, know him as not only a gifted businessman DC. but also as a man with excellent leadership TRIBUTE TO THE CLEAR LAKE PA- skills and a strong ability to work well with oth- TROL DIVISION AND HOUSTON Mike spent a tremendous amount of time ers. POLICE DEPARTMENT working on postal reform legislation and his It is with great honor that I recognize Mat- work was exemplary. He helped to form the thew Rose for his hard work and leadership HON. NICK LAMPSON Mailing Industry CEO Council, an organization given to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe OF TEXAS of over a dozen leaders of major mailing in- Railroad. He sets a great example for us all, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dustry companies. As CEO of Pitney Bowes as well as chairman of the Mailing Industry and I am proud to represent him in Wash- Friday, September 26, 2008 ington. CEO Council, he came to town frequently to Mr. LAMPSON. Madam Speaker, I am privi- meet with me and other members of the Over- f leged to recognize the Clear Lake Patrol Divi- sight and Government Reform Committee and IN RECOGNITION OF JAMES C. sion of the Houston Police Department for its many others to champion the postal reform BINNICKER outstanding service to the Houston community legislation and need for reform. His commit- in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. ment to this issue was extraordinary. And in HON. JEFF MILLER In the days following the storm, the Clear the second session of the 109th Congress, we Lake Patrol Division was dispatched to provide saw the legislation pass the House and Sen- OF FLORIDA security at the congressional mobile office at ate and it became law. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the American Legion Post 490 near Ellington One of the people there with President Friday, September 26, 2008 Field. By providing security, traffic and crowd Bush—front and center—when the President Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I control, the officers were able to ensure a suc- signed the Postal Accountability and Enhance- rise today to recognize James C. Binnicker, a cessful operation and allow thousands of indi- ment Act into law was Mike Critelli. It was the man who has dedicated a lifetime of service viduals to register for hurricane assistance. culmination of years of effort by those of us in both to our country and to the families of our Founded in 1841, the Houston Police De- Congress but also people in the mailing indus- military veterans. It is my pleasure and privi- partment continues to provide invaluable serv- try like Mike Critelli. He was, almost without a lege to honor him as a great leader and a ice and has grown to become the largest mu- doubt, the single most dedicated corporate ex- great American. nicipal police departments in the State of ecutive working with us in Congress to enact Mr. Binnicker’s career of service began as a Texas. Under the leadership of Lieutenant that legislation. He knew it was what the U.S. Civil Air Patrol cadet in his hometown of Eldon Harris, the Clear Lake Patrol Division Postal Service needed in order to survive and Aiken, South Carolina. He enlisted in the acts as a preserver of peace and a source of thrive for the long term and he was dedicated United States Air Force in 1957. Mr. Binnicker safety for the Clear Lake area of Houston. to helping get it done. It is my distinct honor to recognize the served honorably and with distinction for more Mike has also been committed to helping re- than thirty years. He reached the pinnacle of Houston Police Department’s Clear Lake Pa- trol Division for their remarkable efforts fol- tain jobs in Connecticut. At a Government Re- achievement in 1986 when he was selected to form Committee hearing several years ago on be the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. lowing Hurricane Ike. Without their service, the 5,943 individuals that applied for assistance at postal reform, Mike Critelli testified. He made The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force a decision to move some jobs to an old indus- is a unique non-commissioned rank. As the the congressional mobile office would not have been possible. trial city in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He could highest enlisted leader in the Air Force, Chief have moved some of these folks elsewhere Master Sergeant Binnicker served as the per- The following police officers helped ensure the accessibility and effectiveness of the con- but he knew that Bridgeport needed the jobs. sonal adviser to the Air Force Chief of Staff That not only speaks volumes for who Mike and the Secretary of the Air Force on all gressional mobile office: Randall L. Derr—Senior Police Officer Critelli is, but it also speaks volumes for the issues regarding the welfare, readiness, mo- commitment of Pitney Bowes and its leaders rale, and utilization of the enlisted forces. Ricky W. Dalme—Sergeant of Police Marvin Dutton—Sergeant of Police to the well-being of our State. There have only been fifteen Chief Master Eldon Harris—Lieutenant of Police Mike’s commitment to our community has Sergeants of the Air Force in the history of the Gregory Gillespie—Sergeant of Police U.S. military, and Mr. Binnicker was the ninth. been a constant for over two decades during David L. Knatt—Police Officer which he has volunteered in a range of advo- When Mr. Binnicker retired from the Air Gary L. Schaefer—Police Officer Force in 1990, he could have rested on the cacy roles for organizations in Connecticut. f legacy he had created. Instead, he took on For example, he has been active on transpor- another challenge, the leadership and devel- HONORING MICHAEL J. CRITELLI tation issues including most recently serving opment of the Air Force Enlisted Village, a as chairman of Governor Rell’s Commission non-profit charity in Shalimar, Florida that pro- on the Reform of the Connecticut Department HON. CHRISTOPHER SHAYS of Transportation. vides a home for the surviving spouses of en- OF CONNECTICUT listed airmen. As President and CEO of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am grateful for Mike’s dedication to the Enlisted Village, Mr. Binnicker oversees a $28 people of our community and the important million organization with 86 employees who Friday, September 26, 2008 issues affecting them. Please join me in rec- care for more than 500 independent and as- Mr. SHAYS. Madam Speaker, I pay tribute ognizing Michael J. Critelli as he retires this sisted living residents on two campuses. today to Michael J. Critelli—one of our fore- year.

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Madam Speaker, I am ment laws prevent ex-offenders from reinte- TATRC 20 percent, $1,000,000.00. pleased to introduce the Democracy Restora- grating into society after retribution. It is long Total Award, $5,000,000.00. tion Act of 2008. This legislation will serve to past time that these restrictions be relegated Requesting Member: Representative LIN- clarify and expand voting rights as well as as- to unenlightened history. COLN DIAZ-BALART (FL–21). sist former felons with their reintegration into f Bill Number: H.R. 2638. our democracy. Account: Army, RDT&E. The Sentencing Project reports that, since EARMARK DECLARATION Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Heavy 1997, 19 States have amended felony dis- Fuel Burning Engines for UAVs (Locust USA, enfranchisement policies in an effort to reduce HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART Inc.). their restrictiveness and expand voter eligi- OF FLORIDA Address of Requesting Entity: 8312 NW bility. These reforms have resulted in more IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 74th Avenue, Miami, FL 33166. Description of Request: The funding will be than 760,00 citizens regaining their voting Friday, September 26, 2008 rights. Yet, despite these reforms, an esti- used to accelerate development of very small mated 5 million people will continue to be in- Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. engines (Microturbines) to meet present re- eligible to vote in November’s Presidential Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican quirements at the Department of Defense. election, including nearly 4 million who reside Leadership standards on earmarks, I am sub- During the past 18 months Locust USA has in the 35 States that still prohibit some com- mitting the following information for publication made significant advancements in the design bination of persons on probation, parole, and/ in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD regarding ear- of the product, and bringing to test the small- or people who have completed their sentence marks I received as part of H.R. 2638, the Fis- est turbine engine (5 horsepower). A version from voting. cal Year 2009 Consolidated Security, Disaster of this engine was selected in September I believe that such prohibitions on the right Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations 2006 to power the Army’s FCS (Future Com- to vote undermine both the voting system and Act. bat System) Class I UAV. The DOD is cur- the fundamental rights of ex-offenders. In the Requesting Member: Representative LIN- rently in the process of purchasing nearly 500 past two election cycles, flawed voter purges COLN DIAZ-BALART (FL–21). MAVs (Micro Air Vehicles) for special mis- have deprived legitimate voters of their rights. Bill Number: H.R. 2638. sions; all are powered by a gasoline engine in- Moreover, in Ohio, an erroneous interpretation Account: Army, RDT&E. stead of the heavy fuel requirements that of State law by the Secretary of State de- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Lehman would be preferred under this project. prived thousands of ex-felons of even the right Injury Research Center (Ryder Trauma Cen- BUDGET PLAN to register. Only Federal law can conclusively ter). $800,000 of the FY 09 funds are to be used resolve the ambiguities in this area plaguing Address of Requesting Entity: 1800 NW to refine performance and durability of proto- our voting system. 10th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136. type heavy fuel propulsion systems in the 40 Description of Request: The funding would Earlier this year, President Bush signed the to 70 horsepower class. Second Chance Act into law, signaling a be used for the Army Trauma Training Center $1,200,000 will be used for the power range greater awareness of the need to implement (ATTC) at the Ryder Trauma Center situated of 5 to 10 horsepower engines, to include the policies to aid the reintegration of our ex-felon in the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial original heavy fuel system that was to power community. This legislation is the next step in Medical Center. The ATTC has functioned as the MAV (Micro Air Vehicle). restoring the ex-felon community to full citizen- the national training center for U.S. Army For- Specifically, improvements in component ef- ship. Denying voting rights to ex-offenders de- ward Surgical Teams (FSTs) since 2001. ficiency which will lead to improvements in nies them the opportunity to fully participate Monthly, the ATTC conducts a 14-day training basic performance (horsepower, fuel con- and contribute to their society. Disenfranchise- program for deploying FSTs in order to im- sumption, and internal electrical power gen- ment laws isolate and alienate ex-offenders prove clinical skills and teamwork. The re- eration) as well as durability of bearings, im- and serve as one more obstacle in their at- sources of the Ryder Trauma Center and the proved castings of critical parts that operate at tempt to successfully reintegrate into society. William Lehman Injury Research Center speeds as high as 230,000 RPM. present a unique opportunity to develop and The legislation is a narrowly crafted effort to Requesting Member: Representative LIN- evaluate new and innovative diagnostic and expand voting rights for ex-felons while pro- COLN DIAZ-BALART (FL–21). tecting State prerogatives to generally estab- treatment tools and point-of-care information Bill Number: H.R. 2638. lish voting qualifications. The legislation would systems to maximize the care of injured sol- Account: Army, RDT&E. only apply to persons who have been released diers. The Ryder Trauma Center is developing Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Medium- from prison, and it would only apply to Federal diagnostics and devices to enhance the capa- Sized Unmanned Ground Vehicles Platform elections. As such, our bill is fully consistent bility of first responders to effectively treat cas- (Phoenix Worldwide Industries). with constitutional requirements established by ualties as close to the geographic location and Address of Requesting Entity: 10780 SW the Supreme Court in a series of decisions up- time of the injury as possible. Since January 190th Street, Miami, FL 33351. holding Federal voting rights laws. 2001, the Army Trauma Training Center, in Description of Request: The funding will be In past Congresses, voting restoration legis- conjunction with the Ryder Trauma Center, used to develop and implement smaller, light- lation has been supported by a broad coalition has trained over 25 forward surgical teams weight command platforms with reduced of groups interested in voting and civil rights, and more than 650 Army personnel in active power requirements for biological, video and including the NAACP, ACLU, the National duty and reserve components—two-thirds of systematic sensors to be installed to function Council of Churches (National and Wash- all forward surgical teams in the U.S. Army— with medium-sized Unmanned Ground Vehi- ington Office), the National Urban League, the supporting over 75,000 combat troops. cles. Phoenix Worldwide mobile command Human Rights Watch, and the Lawyers Com- BUDGET PLAN platforms would be fitted onto military vehicles. mittee for Civil Rights, among many others. Lehman Injury Research Center (Ryder This effort would be overseen and directed by The practice of many States denying voting Trauma Center) will likely receive $5 million in the Robotic and Joint Center for Unmanned rights to former felons represents a vestige CR/FY 2009 DOD. Ground Vehicles at TARDEC, the attending from a time when suffrage was denied to SALARIES agency. whole classes of our population based on Faculty, $419,195.00; Staff, $1,349,209.00. Unmanned Ground Vehicles and Robotics race, gender, religion, national origin, and Total Salaries (includes fringe benefits), are of high importance to our warfighters. The property. I believe that we fail not only ex- $1,769,194.00. U.S. military is currently using numerous types

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the U.S. Army created the Future Combat Cody has been very active with his troop, System directive to increase situational aware- participating in many Scout activities. Over the Friday, September 26, 2008 ness while reducing human exposure for our many years Cody has been involved with Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I ground troops. Scouting, he has not only earned numerous rise before you today to honor the memory of BUDGET PLAN—BUDGET PROPOSAL, UNCLASSIFIED merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- Lieutenant Jacob Beser, the only United Appropriation—Phoenix Worldwide Indus- ily, peers, and community. States Army Air Force Officer to serve on both tries. Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join the mission of the Enola Gay to Hiroshima Platform: DoD or Military Spec. The design me in commending Cody James Frizzell for and Bock’s Car to Nagasaki. platform will be one that can be air lifted and/ his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of Jacob Beser was born on March 15, 1922 or driven. America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- in Baltimore Maryland and graduated from Materials: Much of the technology that will ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. Baltimore City College in 1938. He then stud- be incorporated in the working prototype de- ied mechanical engineering at Johns Hopkins veloped for the Mobile Command and Control f University but left the day after Pearl Harbor to Platform will be Commercial, off-the-shelf enlist in the Army Air Forces. Because of his products (COTS). HONORING TYLER ANDREW GRAEF We will use and intergrate current DoD or educational background and training, Beser Military Spec sensors which will be listed as HON. SAM GRAVES was sent to Los Alamos, New Mexico to work on the Manhattan Project in the area of weap- Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) as OF MISSOURI ons firing and fusing. per instructions. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Platform Costs—structure reinforcing, bal- Lieutenant Beser was the radar specialist ancing weight distribution, etc., electrical adap- Friday, September 26, 2008 aboard the Enola Gay on August 6, 1945, tations, shelter. $150,000.00. Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly when it dropped the ‘‘Little Boy’’ atomic bomb Vehicle Transportation, $12,000.00. pause to recognize Tyler Andrew Graef of on Hiroshima. ‘‘Little Boy’’, the first atomic Labor Costs—mechanical engineering, soft- Blue Springs, Missouri. Tyler is a very special bomb to be used in warfare, was to detonate ware engineering, design engineering, project young man who has exemplified the finest over the city triggered by radar calculations management, trade labor. $750,000.00. qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- that measured the bomb’s distance from the COTS Material Cost, $913,000.00. ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- ground as it fell. Lieutenant Beser’s job was to GFE Adaptations, $50,000.00. monitor those calculations and also to ensure Contract Costs—NASEA and TARDEC, ica, Troop 1362, and earning the most pres- tigious award of Eagle Scout. that no other radars interfered with the radar $125,000.00. frequency, which could have caused a pre- Schedule: 2009. Tyler has been very active with his troop, participating in many Scout activities. Over the mature detonation. f many years Tyler has been involved with Three days later, Lieutenant Beser was HONORING ERNEST CHARLES Scouting, he has not only earned numerous aboard Bock’s Car when ‘‘Fat Man’’ was JAMES TARTER merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- dropped on Nagasaki. He was the only person ily, peers, and community. to have crewed the attack aircraft of both mis- HON. SAM GRAVES Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join sions. Madam Speaker, I ask that you join with me OF MISSOURI me in commending Tyler Andrew Graef for his today to honor the memory of Lieutenant IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of Jacob Beser. It is with great pride that I recog- Friday, September 26, 2008 America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. nize a fellow Baltimore City College graduate Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly on being the only United States Army Air pause to recognize Ernest Charles James f Force Officer to serve on the crew for both the Tarter of Blue Springs, Missouri. Ernest is a historic missions of the Enola Gay and Bock’s HONORING JOHNATHAN SHELBY very special young man who has exemplified Car. STITT the finest qualities of citizenship and leader- f ship by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 1282, and earning the most HON. SAM GRAVES CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF prestigious award of Eagle Scout. OF MISSOURI SCIENCES Ernest has been very active with his troop, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES participating in many Scout activities. Over the Friday, September 26, 2008 HON. NANCY PELOSI many years Ernest has been involved with OF CALIFORNIA Scouting, he has not only earned numerous Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- pause to recognize Johnathan Shelby Stitt of ily, peers, and community. Kansas City, Missouri. Johnathan is a very Saturday, September 27, 2008 Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join special young man who has exemplified the Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, as Speaker me in commending Ernest Charles James finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by of the House of Representatives, I send the Tarter for his accomplishments with the Boy taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of appreciation of the Congress to those who Scouts of America and for his efforts put forth America, Troop 1333, and earning the most have given San Francisco, as well as the in achieving the highest distinction of Eagle prestigious award of Eagle Scout. world, the magnificent gift of the new Cali- Scout. Johnathan has been very active with his fornia Academy of Sciences as it opens on f troop, participating in many Scout activities. September 27, 2008. HONORING CODY JAMES FRIZZELL Over the many years Johnathan has been in- Generations of Bay Area residents have volved with Scouting, he has not only earned grown up with the Academy as a cultural numerous merit badges, but also the respect treasure in Golden Gate Park, visiting as HON. SAM GRAVES of his family, peers, and community. schoolchildren and then bringing their own OF MISSOURI Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join children to this center of exploration and nat- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES me in commending Johnathan Shelby Stitt for ural sciences education. Worn by earth- Friday, September 26, 2008 his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of quakes, age, and the love of so many chil- Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly America and for his efforts put forth in achiev- dren, its friends re-imagined the best possible pause to recognize Cody James Frizzell of ing the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. version of this beloved institution.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 10:26 Apr 05, 2011 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR08\E28SE8.000 E28SE8 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with BOUND RECORD September 28, 2008 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 16 22951 How fortunate are we all that the Academy’s However, we must remember that injustice In moving, even tentatively, into this new board and leadership secured the talent and for any person leads to injustice for all. If there area of lending, Fannie Mae is taking on sig- vision of the brilliant Italian architect Renzo are people without rights, it puts us all at risk. nificantly more risk, which may not pose Piano, who transformed this noted science Denying justice and human rights to any any difficulties during flush economic times. museum into an architectural triumph and for- group of people is Un-American. But the government-subsidized corporation ward-looking example of energy-efficient de- I urge my colleagues to support comprehen- may run into trouble in an economic down- sign. The Academy also benefited greatly from sive immigration reform and fix this broken im- turn, prompting a government rescue similar the crusading spirit of former executive direc- migration system. to that of the savings and loan industry in the 1980’s. tor Pat Kociolek, whose enthusiasm for a 21st f century natural history center became infec- ‘‘From the perspective of many people, in- tious. PREDICTION OF A FINANCIAL cluding me, this is another thrift industry The California Academy of Sciences is CRISIS growing up around us,’’ said Peter Wallison a home to the Steinhart Aquarium, Kimball Nat- resident fellow at the American Enterprise ural History Museum, Morrison Planetarium HON. JOE WILSON Institute. ‘‘If they fail, the government will and world-class research and education pro- OF SOUTH CAROLINA have to step up and bail them out the way it stepped up and bailed out the thrift indus- grams. The magnificent new site boasts a four IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES story living rainforest, an awe-inspiring corral try.’’ Saturday, September 27, 2008 reef ecosystem, a living roof of California na- Under Fannie Mae’s pilot program, con- tive plants which is an engineering marvel of Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam sumers who qualify can secure a mortgage seven hills reflecting San Francisco’s land- Speaker, as our Nation faces a financial crisis, with an interest rate one percentage point scape. The Academy is committed to pre- I wish to submit the following article, ‘‘Fannie above that of a conventional, 30-year fixed serving natural habitats and protecting essen- Mae Eases Credit To Aid Mortgage Lending,’’ rate mortgage of less than $240,000—a rate tial natural resources. published in The New York Times on Sep- that currently averages about 7.76 per cent. San Francisco prides itself on being a tember 30, 1999. Special recognition should If the borrower makes his or her monthly model for the Nation, indeed the world, when be given to those who recognized early on the payments on time for two years, the one per- it comes to preserving our beautiful planet for dangers inherent in easing credit requirements centage point premium is dropped. future generations. Therefore, it is fitting that for housing loans—including Peter Wallison of Fannie Mae, the nation’s biggest under- the California Academy of Sciences will be the the American Enterprise Institute. writer of home mortgages, does not lend greenest nature museum in the world and FANNIE MAE EASES CREDIT TO AID MORTGAGE money directly to consumers. Instead, it stands with the deYoung to make Golden LENDING purchases loans that banks make on what is Gate Park a destination of world-class muse- (By Steven A. Holmes) called the secondary market. By expanding ums. In a move that could help increase home the type of loans that it will buy, Fannie This extraordinary renovation of the Acad- ownership rates among minorities and low- Mae is hoping to spur banks to make more emy benefited greatly from large private phi- income consumers, the Fannie Mae Corpora- loans to people with less-than-stellar credit lanthropy, due in great part to the tireless work tion is easing the credit requirements on ratings. of the Academy’s Board of Trustees, led by loans that it will purchase from banks and Fannie Mae officials stress that the new the task force of William Wilson, Martha other lenders. mortgages will be extended to all potential The action, which will begin as a pilot pro- Knopf, George Montgomery and Richard Bing- borrowers who can qualify for a mortgage. gram involving 24 banks in 15 markets—in- ham. the renovation also benefited from fund- cluding the New York metropolitan region— But they add that the move is intended in ing from the city and the state, and I am espe- will encourage those banks to extend home part to increase the number of minority and cially pleased my colleagues in Congress mortgages to individuals whose credit is gen- low income home owners who tend to have joined me to obtain $8 million in federal invest- erally not good enough to qualify for conven- worse credit ratings than non-Hispanic ment for this innovative project. tional loans. Fannie Mae officials say they whites. My five children, like so many others, spent hope to make it a nationwide program by Home ownership has, in fact, exploded endless hours exploring the boundless treas- next spring. among minorities during the economic boom Fannie Mae, the nation’s biggest under- ures of the academy. Now this magnificent of the 1990’s. The number of mortgages ex- new building will inspire and educate scores of writer of home mortgages, has been under in- creasing pressure from the Clinton Adminis- tended to Hispanic applicants jumped by 87.2 children, scientists and environmental leaders tration to expand mortgage loans among low per cent from 1993 to 1998, according to Har- to explore and protect our natural world. I am and moderate income people and felt pres- vard University’s Joint Center for Housing proud to represent this world-class, eco-friend- sure from stock holders to maintain its phe- Studies. During that same period the number ly institution, and look forward to introducing nomenal growth in profits. of African Americans who got mortgages to my grandchildren to its wonders. In addition, banks, thrift institutions and buy a home increased by 71.9 per cent and f mortgage companies have been pressing the number of Asian Americans by 46.3 per Fannie Mae to help them make more loans cent. NEED FOR COMPREHENSIVE to so-called subprime borrowers. These bor- In contrast, the number of non-Hispanic IMMIGRATION REFORM rowers whose incomes, credit ratings and savings are not good enough to qualify for whites who received loans for homes in- conventional loans, can only get loans from creased by 31.2 per cent. HON. JOE BACA finance companies that charge much higher Despite these gains, home ownership rates OF CALIFORNIA interest rates—anywhere from three to four for minorities continue to lag behind non- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES percentage points higher than conventional Hispanic whites, in part because blacks and Saturday, September 27, 2008 loans. Hispanics in particular tend to have on aver- ‘‘Fannie Mae has expanded home owner- age worse credit ratings. Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, Americans ship for millions of families in the 1990’s by continue to work hard in these tough eco- reducing down payment requirements,’’ said In July, the Department of Housing and nomic times. Franklin D. Raines, Fannie Mae’s chairman Urban Development proposed that by the As in the past, today’s immigrants supply and chief executive officer. ‘‘Yet there re- year 2001, 50 percent of Fannie Mae’s and the limitless stream of ability, hard work, and main too many borrowers whose credit is Freddie Mac’s portfolio be made up of loans innovation that improve the economic life of just a notch below what our underwriting to low and moderate-income borrowers. Last our nation. has required who have been relegated to pay- year, 44 percent of the loans Fannie Mae pur- Like the immigrant founders of this country, ing significantly higher mortgage rates in chased were from these groups. today’s immigrants improve the economic life the so-called subprime market.’’ Demographic information on these bor- The change in policy also comes at the of America. rowers is sketchy. But at least one study in- same time that HUD is investigating allega- Immigrants also provide the amazing diver- dicates that 18 percent of the loans in the tions of racial discrimination in the auto- sity that makes America what it is, what subprime market went to black borrowers, mated underwriting systems used by Fannie makes us unique among all the nations in the compared to 5 per cent of loans in the con- Mae and Freddie Mac to determine the cred- world. ventional loan market. it-worthiness of credit applicants.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 10:26 Apr 05, 2011 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR08\E28SE8.000 E28SE8 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with BOUND RECORD 22952 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 16 September 28, 2008 HONORING MAJOR GENERAL RITA gress with the passing of H.R. 5464, A Child transmitted infections and the rise in teenage ARAGON Is Missing Alert and Recovery Center Act. pregnancies among communities of color. This bill expands the widely-praised South I am working to reduce teen pregnancy in HON. MARY FALLIN Florida nonprofit organization into a national the Latino community, Despite the arguments OF OKLAHOMA program with regional centers under the De- of the current administration, abstinence-only IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES partment of Justice. The bill passed with the education has not proven to be effective. For support of more than two thirds of this distin- the first time in 15 years, teen birth rates are Saturday, September 27, 2008 guished chamber. increasing in the United States. Fifty-three per- Ms. FALLIN. Madam Speaker, today I rise For her achievements, Mrs. Friedlander cent of Latina teens become pregnant at least to commend and congratulate retired Major Olsen has received the prestigious J. Edgar once before age 20. These appalling statistics General Rita Aragon, who has been named Hoover award for Distinguished Public Service are why I introduced H.R. 468, the Commu- Woman of the Year by the Journal Record and was named the Kiwanian of the Year. It nities of Color Teen Pregnancy Prevention business newspaper in Oklahoma City. is now my distinct pleasure to congratulate Act. This legislation would provide additional Rita Aragon’s story is an inspiration to all Sherry Friedlander Olsen as Florida’s Out- funding to support teen pregnancy prevention women. As a single mother working as public standing Older Worker of 2008. efforts in our communities and schools and for school teacher, she joined the Oklahoma Air f research about teen pregnancy in at-risk com- National Guard more than 30 years ago. In munities. 1989 she became the first unit commander in COMMUNITY HEALTH AND COUN- We need to protect the future of our children the Guard, and by 2003 she had risen to the SELING SERVICES 125TH ANNI- by committing to providing comprehensive, rank of Brigadier General. As a major General VERSARY medically accurate sex education. I am proud she served on active duty as assistant to the that several Planned Parenthood centers are commander of air education and training and HON. THOMAS H. ALLEN located in my district in the San Gabriel Val- later as assistant to the chief of Staff Man- OF MAINE ley. I know that many of my constituents rely power and Personnel in the Pentagon. Since IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on health information from Planned Parent- hood clinics such as the EI Monte Medical her retirement she has returned to education Saturday, September 27, 2008 as director of advance programs at the Col- Center and East Los Angeles Medical Center. lege of Continuing Education at the University Mr. ALLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Recently, I invited Andreina Cordova, a of Oklahoma. honor a Maine organization that provides vital teenage Planned Parenthood peer advocate in Throughout her career, Rita Aragon has services to our State. Los Angeles, to discuss her work with the given her time and talent to many community In 1883 a group of church women organized Ujima program at the Congressional Hispanic organizations and served on the boards of the Associated Charities, a coalition of church Caucus Public Policy Conference. I was im- many of those groups. During Oklahoma’s re- and voluntary charitable organizations located pressed by her commitment to provide sexual sponse to the 1995 federal building bombing in and around Bangor, Maine. The organiza- health information and promote responsible in Oklahoma City she helped lead the military tion has gone through many name changes, behavior among teens. contingent at ground zero. I am honored to but its mission and dedication have remained I also strongly support the efforts of Planned recognize Rita Aragon’s life of service to her the same: to improve the lives of vulnerable Parenthood’s successful promotoras program. Nation, state and city. children and adults in Maine. Promotoras visit schools, homes and commu- f Now known as the Community Health and nity centers to educate families about repro- Counseling Services, the program has contin- ductive health and teen pregnancy prevention. HONORING SHERRY FRIEDLANDER ually modernized its services to meet the We need to provide comprehensive sex edu- OLSEN changing needs of the community. Today, it cation in schools instead of wasting valuable brings many services directly to clients in the dollars on ineffective abstinence-only pro- HON. RON KLEIN comfort of their home. The agency is a signifi- grams. Some states agree. In fact, California OF FLORIDA cant employer of home health and mental is one of few states in our country that rejects IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES health professionals throughout the State. The federal abstinence-only sex education funding program excels at helping children and fami- Saturday, September 27, 2008 in order to provide students with accurate lies meet the challenges of modem life by pro- comprehensive sex education. Mr. KLEIN of Florida. Madam Speaker, viding services they need and value. Commu- Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to today I rise to commend my constituent, Sher- nity Health and Counseling Services has con- support comprehensive, medically accurate ry Friedlander Olsen, on being named Flor- tinued to expand their service area by opening sex education so that we can reduce the num- ida’s Outstanding Older Worker for 2008. This additional offices throughout Maine. ber of teenage pregnancies and sexually year marks the eleventh year Experience On October 15, 2008, the Community transmitted infections. I look forward to work- Works has recognized remarkable individuals, Health and Counseling Services will celebrate ing with a new administration to ensure that 65 and older, who continue to make valuable its 125th anniversary. I congratulate this orga- our younger generations will be provided with contributions in the workplace through the nization and the many people who, over the real, medically accurate sexual health informa- Prime Time Awards. course of many years, have contributed their tion. Experience Works is a national organization time and resources to help thousands of f that seeks to improve the lives of every day Mainers in need. Americans through community service, training f TRIBUTE TO THE IOWA ARMY and empowering seniors through the dignity of NATIONAL GUARD work. Sherry Friedlander was given this honor SUPPORT FOR REAL SEX on account of her revolutionary program that EDUCATION HON. TOM LATHAM helps find missing children, elderly people and OF IOWA disabled individuals by enabling law enforce- HON. HILDA L. SOLIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment agencies to get the word out quickly. OF CALIFORNIA Saturday, September 27, 2008 Sherry is the founder of A Child Is Missing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and currently serves as the program’s Execu- Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today tive Director. Since its inception, her program Saturday, September 27, 2008 to congratulate the Iowa Army National Guard has assisted in the safe recovery of over 380 Ms. SOLIS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to for being recognized as the Best Installation missing people. express my strong support for real sexual edu- Management Program in the nation during the A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Sherry came to cation. In my home state of California, sexual Army National Guard’s Construction and Facil- Fort Lauderdale in 1964 to marry her hus- health education taught in public schools must ity Management Officers annual conference in band, George. Since then, Sherry has re- be medically accurate, bias-free, and age ap- Las Vegas, Nevada. mained committed to helping those in need. propriate. Comprehensive sex education is Iowa scored 902 points out of 1,000 and Her tireless work has been recognized in Con- needed to truly address the rise in sexually was the only state to receive a Gold Award in

VerDate Mar 15 2010 10:26 Apr 05, 2011 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR08\E28SE8.000 E28SE8 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with BOUND RECORD September 28, 2008 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 16 22953 the installation management program. The in public policy which have made a dif- Mayor of New Bedford, Scott Lang. The lead- Iowa Army National Guard has had a history ference in the ability of family farmers to ers of the veterans program correctly describe of putting an emphasis on installations and live and farm and thrive in New York. Mr. Ostiguy as a ‘‘behind the scenes type of ‘‘Farming is a challenging business, and person who is always there helping out but stresses the importance of setting goals to without Farm Bureau working for farmers provide facilities that make our Soldiers and with a constant presence in Albany and D.C., never seeking the recognition or limelight.’’ citizens proud, which has included important farmers simply wouldn’t have a voice. We’re I am glad that his friends, admirers and the modernization efforts such as improving ac- too busy farming,’’ he added. beneficiaries of his many good works have de- commodations for female Soldiers. It also pro- Delegates from each of the 52 counties in cided to give him a little limelight whether he vides continuing education for all Iowa Army the bureau will vote for a new president at a likes it or not. And I am especially pleased to National Guard installation management pro- two-day meeting in Albany in December. be able to add this tribute to him so that all of fessionals to help them become the best they Lincoln, who served 29 years on the state my colleagues can read about him because Farm Bureau’s board of directors, said he can be on the job. he is a very fitting model for others to emulate. thinks it’s time for ‘‘the next crop of farm Nelson Ostiguy joined the Marines when he The Iowa National Guard, which has 42 ar- leaders to take their turn’’ leading the orga- mories, continues to make Iowa and our na- nization. was 18, and served for 4 years, including tion proud through its dedicated service. It is During his tenure, Lincoln took part in combat service in Vietnam. He was the recipi- an honor to represent Installations Division major victories for farmers including revi- ent of a number of medals in recognition of his Chief Col. Michael Bouchard, Construction sions to the agricultural-assessment pro- courage. After a job in the private sector, he and Facilities Management Officer Col. Scott gram, the beginning of the farmland-protec- joined the Massachusetts State Police in May Ayres and all those involved in installations at tion program, passage of the farmers’ school 1969, and served there for 27 years, and, as property-tax credit, authorizing interstate the Iowa Army National Guard in the United in his Marine service, he received frequent shipment of wine, incentive programs to en- decorations for his bravery and good works. States Congress and I wish them success in courage on-farm production of renewable en- their future work. ergy and the recent boost of funding for spe- Since his retirement as Lt. Colonel/Assistant f cialty crops through the federal Farm Bill Superintendent of the Massachusetts State passed this year. Police, he was the Associate Director of the TRIBUTE TO JOHN LINCOLN ‘‘John has been a great asset for New York Harvard University Police Department, put his agriculture,’’ said Laura Pedersen, president dedication to young people to work as a sub- HON. JOHN R. ‘‘RANDY’’ KUHL, JR. of the Ontario County Farm Bureau. ‘‘We stitute teacher in the school systems of New will miss him representing us’’ at both the OF NEW YORK Bedford, and, again, is now an important aide state and national level. to Mayor Lang. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In addition to being president of the state The list of Mr. Ostiguy’s affiliations is im- Saturday, September 27, 2008 Farm Bureau, with its 30,000 member fami- lies, Lincoln also serves on the American pressive, but even his resume does not con- Mr. KUHL of New York. Madam Speaker, I Farm Bureau Federation’s board of direc- vey the benefit those who know him derive rise today to recognize the retirement of New tors. In that role Lincoln has been involved from being his friends and associates. Nelson York Farm Bureau President John Lincoln. in numerous immigration, trade, and envi- Ostiguy is an outstanding citizen who very well Throughout his career, John has proven ronmental policy issues. deserves the title of Veteran of the Year that time and again his commitment to bolstering Lincoln ‘‘has played a key role in improv- has been bestowed upon him by his fellow our agriculture industry here in New York ing the financial well-being and quality of veterans—which I know makes the honor par- State. life for New York farmers,’’ stated American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob ticularly meaningful to him. During his 12 years as President of the New Stallman. New York State Agriculture Com- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join York Farm Bureau, John has made a signifi- missioner Patrick Hooker said Lincoln in celebrating the life and work of Nelson cant impact on our State’s agricultural industry leaves ‘‘a legacy on agricultural policy that Ostiguy on this occasion of his being honored. at every level. He has been a tireless advo- will remain for decades.’’ f cate for the industry and he has never failed Prior to becoming president in 1994, Lin- TRIBUTE TO THE BOONE COUNTY to communicate his enthusiasm for agriculture. coln was state Farm Bureau vice president HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES As a member of many boards and task forces, for nine years and also served as the county John is one of the most respected and de- president for Ontario County Farm Bureau. Lincoln owns and operates Linholm Dairy HON. TOM LATHAM voted members of our agricultural community. LLC with his wife, Anne, and their children, OF IOWA In the words of John himself, ‘‘farming is a Mike Lincoln and Julie Pellett. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES challenging business, and without farm bureau f working for farmers, farmers simply wouldn’t Saturday, September 27, 2008 have a voice. We’re too busy farming.’’ NELSON OSTIGUY IS SOUTH- Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today Yet, through it all he remained a farmer, op- EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS VET- to recognize and congratulate the Boone erating a dairy farm with his wife Anne. ERAN OF THE YEAR County Hospital employees who took part in a The farm has expanded over the years to school supply drive to assist children whose include his daughter Julie and son Mike, en- HON. BARNEY FRANK families did not have the means to buy school suring that the next generation will keep farm- OF MASSACHUSETTS supplies. ing in upstate N.Y. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Boone County Hospital social events John Lincoln has been an outstanding lead- committee organized the school supply drive Saturday, September 27, 2008 er and advocate for strengthening the agri- which accumulated many crayons, color pen- culture industry in New York and across the Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Madam cils, No. 2 pencils, colored markers, pens and Nation, and for that, I thank him and wish him Speaker, one of the most important organiza- paper. The supplies were divided up among the best in his retirement. tions in the district I represent in terms of pro- the Boone, Ogden, Madrid and United school LINCOLN TO RETIRE AS FARM BUREAU CHIEF viding needed service to people who deserve districts. (By Julie Sherwood) our help is the Southeastern Massachusetts This collective effort at Boone County Hos- EAST BLOOMFIELD.—John Lincoln will re- Veterans Housing Program, Inc. This group of pital is a characteristic of what Iowa is all tire in December as president of the New dedicated and compassionate individuals about—regular citizens motivated and dedi- York State Farm Bureau after 14 years as maintains the Veterans Transition House and cated to improving the daily life of their neigh- head of the agriculture advocacy organiza- the Women’s Veteran Transition House. One bors, and in this case our children. I commend tion that includes 52 county farm bureaus of the things they do annually as part of their all those involved in organizing and contrib- statewide. overall program is to present a Southeastern uting to this heartwarming effort. I consider it ‘‘I am so honored to have been a part of this wonderful, farmer-driven organization Massachusetts Veteran of the Year Award. On an honor to represent each of these employ- for all of these years,’’ stated Lincoln, an November 6 of this year, that award will be ees who assisted in making a difference for East Bloomfield dairy farmer. ‘‘It’s been a presented to an extremely deserving indi- the children of their community in the United place where, working together, we’ve been vidual—Nelson Ostiguy. Mr. Ostiguy is now States Congress and I thank them for their able to positively advocate for real changes the Senior Executive Aide to the very able great act of kindness.

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Madam Speaker, pursu- Speaker, consistent with House Republican development effort run by the Air Force Re- ant to the Republican Leadership standards Earmark Standards, I am submitting the fol- search Laboratory at Edwards Air Force Base on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- lowing earmark disclosure information for will not only provide the highest performing hy- formation for publication in the CONGRES- project requests that I made and which were drocarbon engines ever developed in the SIONAL RECORD regarding earmarks I received included within the House Amendment to the United States, but also will provide higher as part of H.R. 2638, the Consolidated Securi- Senate Amendment for H.R. 2638, the ‘‘Con- operability, lower costs and greater safety with ties Disaster Assistance and Continuing Ap- solidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and higher reliability than any liquid booster engine propriations Act. Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009’’. ever made in the U.S. and perhaps the world. Two earmarks were granted in the afore- Requesting Member: Congressman KEVIN A match is not required for defense research mentioned bill, which I had previously re- MCCARTHY. projects, but I was informed that during the quested from the fiscal year 2009 Defense Ap- Bill Number: H.R. 2638. past eight years, Aerojet has invested approxi- propriations Subcommittee. Account: Military Construction, Air Force. mately $30 million in internal research and de- H.R. 2638 contains an appropriation of $1.2 Project Amount: $6,000,000. velopment funding on this technology and in- million for 105mm ammunition procurement Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Edwards tends continued support in FY09. Air Force Base. from the Procurement of Ammunition Account Requesting Member: Congressman KEVIN for NI Industries, Inc. The 105mm ammunition Address of Requesting Entity: 1 S. Rosa- MCCARTHY. mond Blvd., Edwards AFB, CA, USA. utilizes the deep drawn steel cartridge case Bill Number: H.R. 2638. manufactured by NI Industries. NI Industries is Description of Request: This funding would Account: Research Development Test and complete construction of the main base run- the only supplier with the unique capability Evaluation, Navy. and expertise to manufacture large caliber way at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The Project Amount: $1,600,000. funding will be used to complete paved shoul- deep drawn steel cartridges. Due to the De- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: GE Avia- ders on the runway and account for extra partment of Defense’s Base Realignment and tion. costs in the overall runway replacement Closure plans, cartridge case production at NI Address of Requesting Entity: 3290 Patter- project from items such as the stabilization of Industry’s facility in Riverbank, CA will cease son Ave., SE., Grand Rapids, MI 49512, USA. over 41,000 cubic yards of both unsuitable in early 2009 in support of the relocation of Description of Request: The funding for the and unstable soil. production to Rock Island Arsenal, IL. This re- The main base runway, which supports al- Micro-munitions Interface for Tactical Un- quest for funding to procure 10,000 cartridge most every flight operation at Edwards Air manned Systems (MITUS) program will be cases is necessary for three specific reasons: Force Base, as well as space shuttle landings used to develop an interface between Un- No. 1. Future demand for the ammunition when necessary, is over 50 years old and is manned Air Systems (UAS) and micro-muni- may be higher than originally planned due to rapidly degrading as a result of Alkali-Silica tions, which are defined as weapons weighing recent performance by the Mobile Gun System Reaction (ASR), a reaction between the ce- less than 100 pounds. Integration of micro-mu- which uses 105mm ammunition. ment and the aggregate that creates map nitions onto UAS requires a stores/weapons No. 2. The Army may be evaluating other cracking, scaling and spalling of the concrete. management interface that provides a safe types of ammunition to add to the current suite Emergency Foreign Object Damage (FOD) re- and effective integration between the weapon of 105mm ammunition, which will require addi- pairs have forced runway closures affecting 10 and the unmanned system. Funds will be ex- tional cartridge cases. to 15 flights for each closure. No other run- pended to develop key technologies, including No. 3. The relocation of the cartridge case ways at Edwards AFB can safely support the a high speed communication network, airborne production facility is a major undertaking that current and projected test operations without weapon emulator, interface for micro- is subject to uncertainty. Because NI Indus- significant test mission delays, and temporary minutions, unmanned safety architecture, and tries is the only known contractor with the relocation of these missions is not feasible; universal stores management system. Addi- process knowledge, technical expertise, and however, many of the current and planned test tionally the funds will be used for lab dem- skilled manpower to produce the 105mm deep missions can be supported by a temporary onstrations of the technologies, integration into drawn large caliber steel cartridge cases, it is runway. unmanned systems, and flight demonstration. prudent to stockpile additional cartridge cases This project was programmed by the Air Requesting Member: Congressman KEVIN to mitigate potential ammunition shortages due Force in 2003 for FY06, and was incremen- MCCARTHY. to the unavailability of cases. tally funded over 3 years (FY06, FY07 and Bill Number: H.R. 2638. Additionally, SmartSight, Remote Weapon FY08). After the project was programmed, the Account: Research Development Test and Video Sight project received an earmark of $2 cost of construction materials escalated dra- Evaluation, Navy. million from the Department of Defense’s matically, eliminating all management reserve Project Amount: $1,200,000. Army Research, Development, Test, and Eval- and resulting in a reduction in the planned Legal Name of Requesting Entity: AAI Cor- uation Account, in H.R. 2638. scope of the project. Providing the final poration. SmartSight is designed to provide vastly im- $6,000,000 in FY09 will complete the project Address of Requesting Entity: 124 Industry proved survivability and overwhelming lethality as originally scoped, avoid contractor demobi- Lane, Hunt Valley, MD 21030, USA. for dismounted troops in close combat situa- lization and remobilization, and avoid recon- Description of Request: The Next Genera- tions, providing a means for aiming direct-fire stitution of the temporary runway to support tion Electronic Warfare Simulator (NGEWS) weapons from cover and concealment using this work, saving the government over represents a technology breakthrough by its indirect-view display technology. This appro- $4,000,000 in cost avoidance on the tem- ability to simulate electronic warfare threats priation will acquire continued development porary runway alone. more precisely and accurately than existing and testing for 120 initial configuration Requesting Member: Congressman KEVIN technology. The NGEWS will be used to test SmartSight systems. The systems will be of- MCCARTHY. the advanced Electronics Surveillance Meas- fered for testing, combat effectiveness and Bill Number: H.R. 2638. ures (ESM) capabilities of FA–18 and EA–18G interoperability with existing systems, by oper- Account: Research Development Test and aircraft, as well as other aircraft in the future. ational commands of U.S. Army Special Oper- Evaluation, Air Force. It saves time and money by optimizing lab ations Command, U.S. Navy Special Oper- Project Amount: $1,400,000. testing rather than flight testing. The funding ations Command, USMC systems Command Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Aerojet- will be used to complete the upgrade of the and/or USMC War Fighting Lab, and possibly General Corporation. firs identified necessary simulator. other commands.

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HONORING REPRESENTATIVE TOM Mr. ALLEN has led the House Oceans Cau- hancement Act of 2007 (and previously), a bill ALLEN, REPRESENTATIVE cus alongside Mr. FARR since they, along with to establish a Task Force on Ocean Policy, WAYNE GILCHREST, AND REP- Mr. Curt Weldon and Mr. Jim Greenwood, the Coastal Ocean Observation System Inte- RESENTATIVE JIM SAXTON founded the bipartisan caucus for the oceans. gration and Implementation Act of 2005, the We are indebted to Mr. ALLEN for his long- National Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2005, HON. SAM FARR standing commitment for the protection of the the Marine Mammal Protection Act Amend- OF CALIFORNIA oceans, for his defense of the National Envi- ments of 2005 (and previously), and the Multi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ronmental Protection Act, his work to protect State and International Fisheries Conservation deep sea corals, and his fight to protect fisher- Saturday, September 27, 2008 and Management Act of 2006. men and end overfishing. He introduced Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Mr. FARR. Madam Speaker, I along with Mr. ALLEN introduced legislation to preserve Conservation and Management Amendments Ms. BORDALLO and Mr. INSLEE rise to recog- access to coastal waters for commercial fish- Act of 2006, and later continued negotiations nize and commend three extraordinary Mem- ing operations, to prohibit the commercial har- to seek passage of a strong reauthorization. bers of Congress—TOM ALLEN, WAYNE vesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal He fought for and won the inclusion of the pro- GILCHREST, and JIM SAXTON—for the leader- waters and exclusive economic zone. vision in the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Con- ship they have shown during their distin- Mr. ALLEN introduced and shepherded legis- servation and Management Act of 2006 that guished careers in this House to protect and lation to increase our understanding of the requires the United States to end overfishing. promote the oceans. oceans and their role in global climate change: We are saddened that as we lose Mr. Mr. ALLEN, Mr. GILCHREST, and Mr. SAXTON the National Integrated Coastal and Ocean GILCHREST, we lose a passionate fighter for have been allies in the struggle to conserve Observing System Act of 2007 and the Fed- the coasts, the ocean, and the Chesapeake and restore our oceans, coasts, and bays. eral Ocean Acidification Research and Moni- Bay. They each have fought to ensure that our Na- toring Act to passage by the House of Rep- Our colleague from New Jersey, Mr. JIM tion, with the largest ocean territory in the resentatives. SAXTON has distinguished his 13 terms in world, will have healthy and productive oceans Mr. ALLEN authored and successfully led the Congress by his commitment to the ocean and effort in the House to incorporate key provi- for generations to come. coasts and his work protecting and conserving We are honored to have served with them, sions to end overfishing, rebuild depleted their resources. to have learned from them, and to be able to stocks, create quota shares, and protect Early in Mr. SAXTON’s career, he was suc- call them friends. NEPA in the reauthorization of the Magnuson- cessful in stopping the dumpsites responsible We commend Mr. ALLEN, Mr. GILCHREST, Stevens Fishery and Management Act—Mr. for the hypodermic needles and other medical and Mr. SAXTON for their tireless efforts over ALLEN’s amendment became the Democratic waste that ended up on the beaches of New the years at shaping policy for sound steward- en-bloc amendment during negotiations of the Jersey. Since then he continued to strive for ship of our oceans and our coasts. bill. clean water, clean air, coastal and wildlife pro- Mr. ALLEN, Mr. GILCHREST, and Mr. SAXTON We will miss Mr. ALLEN’s commitment to have been leaders in ocean conservation, working for the conservation and sustainable tection, and the creation of open space. science, and education as cochairs of the use of the oceans, and we will miss his pas- We are grateful for Mr. SAXTON’s thoughtful House Oceans Caucus and as active mem- sion for those who rely on the oceans. contributions on coastal and ocean issues be- bers of the National Marine Sanctuary Cau- Our colleague from Maryland, Mr. WAYNE fore the Committee on Natural Resources, cus. GILCHREST has tirelessly fought for the envi- where he served as the Chairman of the sub- Mr. ALLEN, Mr. GILCHREST, and Mr. SAXTON ronment and to protect and preserve the deli- committee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans were instrumental in the establishment of the cate environment of the Chesapeake Bay dur- from 1994 to 2000 and as Vice Chairman from U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy and the ing his nine terms in Congress. 2000 until 2006. Mr. SAXTON has also been a first comprehensive ocean study in 35 years. We have all received the benefit of Mr. cochair of the House Oceans Caucus since Mr. ALLEN, Mr. GILCHREST, and Mr. SAXTON GILCHREST’s practice of reaching out to fresh- the 109th Congress, and is an active member have led efforts to increase funding for ocean man members and reaching across the aisle of the National Marine Sanctuary Caucus. programs and for the ocean mission of the to protect and conserve our waters, bays, While it is impossible to list everything that National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- coasts, and oceans. Mr. SAXTON has done for the oceans, and we tion. Mr. GILCHREST has deep convictions about are humbled by the legacy of protecting the Mr. ALLEN, Mr. GILCHREST, and Mr. SAXTON the need for conservation that were only in- oceans that he has built. Mr. SAXTON has have defended and strengthened the Coastal creased when he and his family spent part of worked to boost Federal efforts to protect sen- Zone Management Act and the National Ma- 1986, including the harsh winter, living in the sitive coastal lands, to promote sensible fish- rine Sanctuaries Act which are our country’s Bitterroot National Forest in Idaho where he eries management as well as for fishermen’s cornerstones of ocean conservation and man- worked for the Forest Service. This conviction rights, to support exploration and research for agement. extended to his active role as Chairman of the discoveries and better understanding of our Mr. ALLEN, Mr. GILCHREST, and Mr. SAXTON Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force, co- oceans. He sponsored the Coastal Zone Man- joined Mr. FARR to coauthor a comprehensive chair of the House Climate Change Caucus, agement Act of 1996, Clean Air Act of 1990, ocean management bill, H.R. 21, the Ocean and as Founding cochair of the House Or- the Oceans Act of 2000, the Striped Bass Conservation Education and National Strategy ganic Caucus. Conservation Act in 2000. for the 21st Century Act or OCEANS–21. With Mr. GILCHREST is a senior member of the Mr. SAXTON has been a leader on behalf of their support, passion, and input, OCEANS–21 House Natural Resources Committee on the our National Wildlife Refuge System as a was reported favorably out of the Sub- Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and founding member of the National Wildlife Ref- committee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans Oceans, which he chaired from 2000–2006. uge Caucus and he authored the National and we are one step closer to having a na- As chairman, he set a high standard for being Fish Hatchery System Volunteer Act of 2006, tional ocean policy and coordinated State and fair, open-minded, diligent, and responsible in the National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Act of Federal management of our oceans. discharging the duties of the chair. Mr. 2004, and the National Wildlife Refuge System Mr. ALLEN, Mr. GILCHREST, and Mr. SAXTON GILCHREST took oversight seriously, always re- Volunteer and Community Partnership En- were central to the negotiation and passage of spected the science, and always listened. hancement Act of 1998, and the Coastal and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation We are indebted to Mr. GILCHREST for leav- Estuarine Land Conservation Program Act, and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006, ing a strong legacy in this House of the pro- which recently passed the House. which requires an end to overfishing in our tection of the oceans and the environment. He We will miss the insight and the vision of Nation’s oceans. sponsored for legislation preventing aquatic Mr. SAXTON, the elder statesmen of the Our colleague Mr. Tom ALLEN is especially invasive species, providing a better under- oceans in this House. known during all six of his terms in Congress standing and protection of marine mammals, Madam Speaker, it has truly been an honor for his diligence in working to protect the and to update and refine fisheries manage- to serve alongside Mr. TOM ALLEN, Mr. WAYNE oceans and the communities whose liveli- ment. GILCHREST, and Mr. JIM SAXTON, who have hoods depend on the oceans, particularly in Mr. GILCHREST sponsored legislation in- provided invaluable service in the House of the coastal communities of Maine. cludes the Chesapeake Bay Restoration En- Representatives. We will continue to draw on

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The Kan- in commending these members of Congress. Madam Speaker, let me close by asking my sas Department was formed in 1885 and f colleagues to join Janice and me in thanking today we have a circle that celebrated its Jerry and Pat, his wife and partner of 60 113th birthday this July. There are very few IN TRIBUTE TO PAT AND JERRY B. years, for their many years of passionate serv- that are older today. EPSTEIN ice to our community and to join with Saint Madam Speaker, I am pleased to have this John’s in honoring them for their ‘‘vision, de- opportunity to pay tribute to Barb Knopke, and HON. ELTON GALLEGLY termination, and generosity of spirit.’’ I know that all Members of this House join OF CALIFORNIA f with me in commending her for her election to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this prestigious position. TRIBUTE TO LADIES OF THE Saturday, September 27, 2008 GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC f Mr. GALLEGLY. Madam Speaker, I rise in NATIONAL PRESIDENT BARBARA TRIBUTE TO TRINITY LUTHERAN tribute to Pat and Jerry B. Epstein, who will be KNOPKE CHURCH honored next month by the Saint John’s Health Center Foundation with the prestigious HON. DENNIS MOORE HON. TOM LATHAM Spirit of Saint John’s Award. OF KANSAS OF IOWA My wife, Janice, and I have known Pat and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jerry for 25 years. Jerry is a hardworking, in- dustrious, and charitable entrepreneur. Jerry Saturday, September 27, 2008 Saturday, September 27, 2008 and Pat’s philanthropic endeavors have Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today helped legions, myself included. rise today to pay tribute to Barbara Knopke, to recognize and congratulate the members of Pat and Jerry are being honored by Saint who elected to the office of National President Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center, Iowa, John’s for their ‘‘vision, determination, and of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Repub- for their efforts in improving the lives of those generosity of spirit’’ which has ‘‘advanced the lic (LGAR) at their National Encampment in affected by Hurricane Katrina in Pascagoulia, mission of the Health Center.’’ Peabody, MA, and installed on August 9, Mississippi. Jerry has been a member of the Board of 2008. President Knopke has been instru- The day Katrina struck the Gulf of Mexico Trustees since 1975 and served as chairman mental in the Department of Kansas maintain- members of The Trinity Lutheran congregation in 2006 and 2007. His vast involvement has ing its vitality. loaded up a semi-truck with food and cleaning included leadership of the Development Over- Barb Knopke joined the LGAR in 2001. Re- supplies and has been helping those in need sight Committee, Building Committee, Leader- cently, she, along with her daughter, Jennifer ever since. Some volunteered with the Red ship Giving, Jimmy Stewart Relay Marathon Knopke, were the driving force in organizing Cross in Mississippi during the November fol- Committee and Chautauqua Inaugural Com- the new Ercelle Speaks Circle in Johnson lowing the hurricane and then Trinity Lutheran mittee, Board of Counselors, The Endowment County, KS, to which she now belongs. She put together a mission trip in June where Legacy Project and the Campaign for Saint held various positions within the Emma Ed- church members helped rebuild homes. John’s. He also served as member of the Ex- mond Circle and Department of Kansas. Barb The collective effort by Trinity Lutheran ecutive, Finance, and Board Affairs commit- has a great love for genealogy and has done members in Pascagoula, Mississippi is a char- tees. extensive research on both her husband’s and acteristic of what Iowa is all about—regular Pat is one of the founding members of the her heritage. She has direct lines going back citizens motivated and dedicated to improving Irene Dunne Guild, founded in 1987 to ad- to colonial times and has had direct ancestors the lives of their fellow citizens, and in this vance Saint John’s mission. With more than who participated in all wars and conflicts ex- case the very people who need help the most. 100 dedicated members, the Guild is a major cept WWI and the Korean Conflict. Her great- I commend Jim and Kathy Lively, Melanie support group of Saint John’s Health Center. great grandfather, George Washington Maddick, Rachael, Alan and Ryan Johnson, Guild members are goodwill ambassadors to Dittemore, served during the Civil War as a Janelle and Emily Durlin, Ron, Shelly, Ron Jr., the community and are committed to pro- private in Company A, 13th Kansas Infantry, Brandy and Mary Wilkey, Tyler and Abbey moting the charitable objectives of Saint from 1862–65. Another great-great grand- Sheer, Denise and Jordian Berrey, John and John’s Health Center Foundation. Pat is also father, Frederick Samuel Moser, also served Marva Tolson, Breanna Billman, and all peo- a committee member of the Women’s Health as a private in Company C, 13th Kansas In- ple who financed and organized the mission Initiative and serves on several fundraising fantry, during the same period. trip. I consider it an honor to represent each event committees. Pat has hosted countless President Knopke was born and bred on of those involved in this effort in the United dinners and special events in their home to in- Long Island, NY, but has called Kansas her States Congress and I congratulate and thank troduce friends and neighbors to Saint John’s. home since 1981. She states that, ‘‘I feel them for their great acts of kindness. Yet, this only touches on their involvement blessed with my wonderful husband, Jim, who f in the community. is a member of the SUVCW, and our daugh- A World War II veteran as both an enlisted ter, Jennifer, who is also a member of LGAR.’’ 2008 CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY man and commissioned officer, Jerry has She is also active in the Daughters of the FOUNDATION LEGACY AWARDS been involved in the development, construc- American Revolution: ‘‘I am in awe of my her- tion and management of real estate since itage and what my ancestors achieved. I feel HON. JIM GERLACH 1952, and is probably best known as one of it is my duty to keep their memory and that of OF PENNSYLVANIA the founders of Marina Del Rey, CA. His many all patriots of this great country alive.’’ Barb is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES involvements include chairman of the Energy the wife of Department of Kansas Junior Vice Commission for the Cities and County of Los Department Commander Jim Knopke, PDC. Saturday, September 27, 2008 Angeles from 1981–1984; service on the Los The Ladies of the G.A.R. is the oldest Wom- Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise Angeles State Building Authority since 1983, en’s hereditary organization in the United today to congratulate the recipients of the for which he is currently president; service on States. We are one of the five groups in the 2008 Chester County Community Foundation the city of Los Angeles Board of Airport Com- allied orders; the others being the Sons of the Legacy Awards. missioners from 1985–1990, including 2 years Union Veterans of the Civil War, The Daugh- The Foundation annually recognizes mem- as president; service from 1991–1997 on the ters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, bers of the community who embody its mis- California Transportation Commission, includ- the Women’s Relief Corp and the Auxiliary to sion of making Chester County, Pennsylvania ing 2 years as chair; member of the Board of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil a vibrant place to live, work and raise a family.

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Madam Speaker, assistance to local school districts that edu- munity involvement; Herr Foods of Nottingham pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- cate large numbers of military personnel. An will receive the Corporate Social Investment ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- additional $15 million would be used to sup- Award; John A. Featherman, III, Esq. of West lowing information for publication in the CON- port those local school districts that will be sig- Chester will receive the Door Opener Award GRESSIONAL RECORD regarding earmarks I re- nificantly impacted by BRAC and Global Re- for introducing prospective endowment fund quested in the FY 2009 Duncan D. Hunter Na- basing. donors to the Community Foundation; and the tional Defense Authorization Act. This is in ad- f West Chester University Relay for Life Student dition to my comments dated May 20, 2008. EARMARK DECLARATION Committee will receive the Youth Philanthropy Name of the requesting Member: JEFF MIL- Award. LER. The Community Foundation will honor the Bill number: H.R. 5658. HON. JIM JORDAN contributions these recipients have made to Project. Eglin Air Force Base Child Develop- OF OHIO the community during the Annual Meeting and ment Center. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Account: MILCON, Air Force. Legacy Awards Ceremony, Tuesday, October Saturday, September 27, 2008 14, 2008, in Philips Auditorium on the campus Requesting entity: Eglin Air Force Base, of West Chester University. Florida. Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, pur- Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Description: $11 million request for a Child suant to House Republican Conference stand- me in saluting all of the recipients for these Development Center at Eglin Air Force base. ards on earmarks, I submit the following infor- well-deserved awards and commending them There is an urgent requirement for a new mation regarding a project included at my re- for giving so much of themselves while serving Child Care Development Center for 305 chil- quest in H.R. 2638, the Consolidated Security, others and building a better Chester County. dren. The current Child Development Center Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appro- does not provide sufficient child care capacity priations Act of 2009: Requesting Member: Congressman JIM JOR- f to meet the needs of the rapidly growing Eglin AFB community. DAN. (OH–04). TRIBUTE TO NANCY NEIGHBOR Name of the requesting Member: JEFF MIL- Bill: H.R. 2638. RUSSELL LER. Account: Army Research, Development, Bill number: H.R. 5658. Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E)—Combat Vehi- Project: Large Aircraft Infrared Counter- cle and Automotive Advanced Technology. HON. EARL BLUMENAUER measures, LAIRCM, for AFSOC AC/MC 130 Requesting entity: Joint Systems Manufac- OF OREGON aircraft. turing Center, 1161 Buckeye Road, Lima, OH. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Account: RDT&E, Air Force. Project title: N–STEP-Enabled Manufac- Saturday, September 27, 2008 Requesting entity: L–3 Crestview Aerospace turing Cell for Future Combat Systems. 5486 Fairchild Road Crestview, FL 32539. Description: With Federal assistance in fis- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, I rise Description: $9 million request for LAIRCM cal years 2005 and 2006, the Government- today to honor the life of Nancy Neighbor Rus- for AFSOC AC/MC 130 aircraft. The funding owned Joint Systems Manufacturing Center in sell, an extraordinary Oregonian who passed would be used to provide aircraft protection Lima, OH, developed a friction appurtenance away last week. More than 20 years ago, from infrared and small arms threats. welding cell to automate the many hundreds Nancy co-founded Friends of the Columbia Name of the requesting Member: JEFF MIL- of individual welds required in large combat Gorge and was the driving force behind the LER. vehicle manufacturing. The $2.4 million in- passage of the Columbia River Gorge National Bill number: H.R. 5658. cluded in H.R. 2638 will help perfect this tech- Scenic Area Act in 1986. Nancy’s efforts on Project: Large Aircraft Infrared Counter- nology for current and Future Combat Sys- behalf of the once-threatened Gorge have pre- measures, LAIRCM, for AFSOC MC130P. tems production, reducing the cost to the Gov- served it as one of the most magnificent nat- Account: RDT&E, Air Force. ernment for vehicle procurement. ural and scenic landscapes in the United Requesting entity: L–3 Crestview Aerospace f States, and a recreational mecca for visitors 5486 Fairchild Road Crestview, FL 32539. world-wide. Description: $15 million request for LAIRCM RECOGNIZING MR. DANA GIOIA Nancy loved the Gorge, and thanks to her, for AFSOC MC130P aircraft. The funding future generations will have the same opportu- would be used to provide aircraft protection HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI nities to enjoy its beauty. The Gorge Act des- from infrared and small arms threats. Oper- OF OHIO ignated more than 292,000 acres as federally ational fire hazard constraints presently pre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES regulated land, aimed at protecting and en- clude the tanker aircrews from employing their Saturday, September 27, 2008 hancing the Gorge’s scenic, cultural, rec- sole infrared flare protection while at slow reational, and natural resources. But that was speeds and low altitudes refueling helicopters. Mr. TIBERI. Madam Speaker, it is my pleas- just the start for Nancy. Over time, she pur- Name of the requesting Member: JEFF MIL- ure to recognize Mr. Dana Gioia for his serv- chased 33 parcels of property—600 acres— LER. ice and tenure at the National Endowment for and sold many to the Federal Government for Bill number: H.R. 5658. the Arts. open space. Her vision of a network of public Project: I–1000 Warhead Demonstration. Mr. Dana Gioia has been a tireless advo- hiking trails, parks, and vistas is part of the Account: RDT&E, Air Force. cate for bringing the arts to communities Columbia River Gorge’s enduring legacy. Requesting entity: General Dynamics Ordi- across the country. Through his NEA National Nancy’s contributions to conservation have nance and Tactical Systems 4565 Commercial Initiatives, such as The Big Read, Poetry Out inspired comparisons to John Muir. Orego- Drive, Suite A, Niceville, FL 32578. Loud, and American Masterpieces, Mr. Gioia nians who love all that the Gorge has to offer, Description: $8 million request for I–1000 has given all Americans the opportunity to including hiking, scenic driving, wildflowers, Warhead Demonstration. The funding would enjoy the finest artistic and cultural programs. and waterfalls, have Nancy Russell to thank. be used to close the ‘‘first night’’ capability gap During his two terms as chairman of the Na- Her last visit to the Gorge came just 3 weeks in light of the Air Force’s decision to retire the tional Endowment for the Arts he has success- before she passed. Her legacy of sweeping F–117 fleet. fully worked across party lines to bring broad views, rugged rivers and mountains, and pris- Name of the requesting Member: JEFF MIL- support and enthusiasm to the arts and art tine beauty lives on. LER. education.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 10:26 Apr 05, 2011 Jkt 069102 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR08\E28SE8.001 E28SE8 jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with BOUND RECORD 22958 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 154, Pt. 16 September 28, 2008 As a lifelong trumpet player and a member The Hadley School for the Blind recently RECOGNIZING THE ELEVENTH AN- of the National Council on the Arts, I have formed a partnership with Bookshare.org, an NIVERSARY OF THE INSTITUTE seen first hand the positive impact art edu- online community that lets people with print FOR BEHAVIOR CHANGE cation can have on a person’s life. It has been disabilities, such as blindness or low vision, a pleasure working with Mr. Gioia during his scan books and exchange them legally HON. JIM GERLACH two terms as chairman, granting more oppor- through its website. The strategic partnership OF PENNSYLVANIA tunities for more Americans to experience the will extend the reach of both organizations and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES arts. Mr. Gioia has traveled to my district and provide a broad range of learning and reading many others, educating members of the com- Saturday, September 27, 2008 materials to people who are blind and visually munity and promoting the grant process at a impaired. Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise grassroots level. Through the Challenge Amer- today to recognize the 11th Anniversary of a ica: Reaching Every Community initiatives, he I am proud to be the author of this resolu- professional organization dedicated to improv- has guaranteed that direct grants will reach art tion that supports an institution that has, for al- ing the lives of adolescents in Southeastern organizations in every congressional district in most 90 years, provided a valuable education Pennsylvania with autism and other develop- every State. Many of these organizations are for thousands of visually impaired individuals. mental disabilities. first time recipients of Endowment support. Mr. The Institute for Behavior Change of Gioia is continuously ensuring all communities f Coatesville, Chester County was founded in have the ability to bring the arts home. 1997 by Dr. Steven Kosor, a licensed psychol- For his life of service to the arts and con- ON THE PASSING OF ogist and certified school psychologist. Dr. sistent hard work toward the betterment of our COMMISSIONER CARLOS MARIN Kosor’s vision was an institute that would re- country, I commend Dana Gioia upon his re- cruit and train those providing quality in-school tirement from the National Endowment for the and in-home psychological treatment and be- Arts. HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ havioral support to children. f OF TEXAS Since the Institute’s inception, its dedicated HONORING THE HADLEY SCHOOL staff has served more than 500 children IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE BLIND– throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding counties of Chester, Delaware and Mont- Saturday, September 27, 2008 HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK gomery. The Institute will commemorate its 11th An- OF ILLINOIS Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise niversary during a conference at the Eden Re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today with great sorrow. The United States- sort in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on November Saturday, September 27, 2008 Mexico border community lost a great cham- pion earlier this month. Carlos Marin, was the 21, 2008. Mr. KIRK. Madam Speaker, today I am Commissioner of the United States section of Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues pleased to rise in support of a resolution I au- join me today in celebrating this special mile- the International Boundary and Water Com- thored, H. Res. 875, honoring and supporting stone for The Institute for Behavior Change mission. This agency is charged with maintain- the Hadley School for the Blind. and thanking the staff for its outstanding pro- Dr. William A. Hadley, an Illinois high school ing dams, levees and other infrastructure on fessionalism and commitment to helping youth teacher, lost his vision at age 55. With the the border as well as implementing water and with developmental disabilities fulfill their max- loss of his sight Dr. Hadley believed that he boundary treaties with Mexico. Commissioner imum potential. would also lose his greatest joy—teaching. Al- Marin tragically died when the plane he was f though he taught himself Braille so he could on crashed while on its way to inspect severe continue to read, he was frustrated with the flood damage in Presidio, TX. PERSONAL EXPLANATION lack of educational opportunities for blind indi- He was a leader who dedicated his life to viduals. the betterment of the border. He, himself was HON. TOM FEENEY Dr. Hadley wanted to help others like him from the border and was a proud graduate of OF FLORIDA gain the skills and knowledge that could lead IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to independence. In 1920, Dr. Hadley and the University of Texas—EI Paso. He was ex- ophthalmologist Dr. E.V.L. Brown created the tremely well-liked and his upbeat, positive, and Saturday, September 27, 2008 Hadley School for the Blind. Today, the Had- down-to-earth demeanor was unlike any oth- Mr. FEENEY. Madam Speaker, on rollcall ley School is the largest single educator of ers. no. H.R. 7110—Providing for Appropriations blind persons in the world, reaching 10,000 Commissioner Marin was a licensed profes- for Job Creation and Preservation, Infrastruc- students annually in all 50 states and in 100 sional engineer who had worked for the ture Investment, and Economic and Energy different countries. USIBWC for 27 years. He was sworn in as Assistance for the fiscal year ending Sep- The school began with teaching Braille with Commissioner on December 20, 2006. He tember 30, 2009, and for other purposes. the innovative use of correspondence courses. previously served as Deputy Commissioner Due to a computer malfunction it appeared While it is still known for its superior Braille from January 2002–November 2004. Prior to the vote was not taking place. By the time I curriculum, the school has expanded to offer a got back to my office and a new vote ordered being named Deputy Commissioner, he was high school degree program and adult con- it was too late to return to the floor. The com- the Principal Engineer of the Operations De- tinuing education classes. In 2008, the School puter malfunction is the cause of my missed will expand again to include the Hadley School partment, serving as a key technical and pol- vote. Had I been present, I would have voted for Professional Studies for professionals who icy advisor to the U.S. Commissioner regard- ‘‘nay.’’ ing USIBWC field office operations and imple- serve those who are blind and visually im- f paired. mentation of United States-Mexico boundary Students from the school have done ex- and water treaties. VOLUSIA HONOR AIR GUARDIANS traordinary things. Former student Christine To us on the border, the Rio Grande is part Gilson, a blind doctoral candidate and Ful- of our way of life. Commissioner Marin under- HON. JOHN L. MICA bright scholar from the University of Illinois at stood that. My congressional district encom- OF FLORIDA Urbana-Champaign, was the 2007 recipient of passes 785 miles of the Rio Grande from EI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Hadley School for the Blind’s President’s Paso County to Maverick County. He will truly Service Award for exceptional work in raising Saturday, September 27, 2008 be missed throughout our community, and his awareness of the needs and abilities of blind Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, today, Sep- successor will have some mighty large boots and visually impaired people. She bridged cul- tember 27, 2008, 100 Volusia County veterans tural boundaries by teaching visually impaired to fill. from the Second World War visited our Na- Chinese students English language classes My thoughts and prayers are with his wife tion’s Capital as part of the Honor Air pro- online. Rosa, and his many family and friends. gram. The trip was made possible through the

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Memorial to pay tribute to their fellow patriots. cess is a major barrier to fighting poverty and The New Jersey Association of Women This is the first visit for most of the service- increasing economic productivity. Business Owners supports and encourages men, and it will be a moving occasion. I look At the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable business ownership by women, through net- forward to visiting with these heroes as they Development in Johannesburg, South Africa working, education and political advocacy. stand among the stone columns, fountains, the United States and 185 other countries NJAWBO has provided women business own- and pools that comprise the Memorial. agreed to the goal of cutting in half the per- ers with the tools necessary for success. It is This afternoon, the Volusia veterans will pay centage of people without access to safe well respected and regarded as one of New their respects at Arlington National Cemetery. water and basic sanitation by 2015. I re- Jersey’s most influential organizations. Veteran leaders and I will have the privilege of sponded by working with Reps. Tom Lantos Madam Speaker, I urge you and my col- laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns and Henry Hyde and Sens. Bill Frist and leagues to join me in congratulating the New in a solemn tribute to those who have paid the HARRY REID to enact the Senator Paul Simon Jersey Association of Women Business Own- ultimate sacrifice for our nation. The day will Water for the Poor Act of 2005, which estab- ers, on the celebration of 30 years serving conclude with visits to the Woman in Services lished water and sanitation as a cornerstone Morris, Essex, Somerset, Sussex, and Passaic Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, the Viet- of United States foreign assistance efforts. Counties, as well as the rest of New Jersey. nam Memorial and the Iwo Jima Memorial. We are now halfway to the 2015 date, and f As the Congressman from Florida’s Seventh we must redouble our efforts. By 2030, 4 bil- Congressional District, it is my honor to play a lion people—almost half the world’s projected HONORING CARLOS MARIN, part in our Volusia County heroes’ visit. I ask population—will live in water-stressed areas. UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER that the U.S. House of Representatives join Three days ago the U.N. Secretary General OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOUND- me in expressing our appreciation to the 49 convened a High Level Event on the Millen- ARY AND WATER COMMISSION Guardians, who through a sense of duty and nium Development Goals in New York, urging at personal expense will escort the World War governments to translate their commitments HON. SILVESTRE REYES II veterans on this memorable day. into actions and aggressively work to meet OF TEXAS The September 27, 2008 Volusia Honor Air these goals. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Guardians included: This legislation answers the call to act. The Saturday, September 27, 2008 Robert Blackwell, Floyd Brewer III, Berna- Water for the Poor Enhancement Act is a bi- dette Britz-Parker, Frank Coe, Linda Ed- partisan, non-ideological approach to making Mr. REYES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to wards, Howard Fisher, Raymond Fletcher, our government more responsive to this crisis. express my profound sadness at the loss of Robert Gast, Wayne Gordin, John Harting, This legislation would increase U.S. Govern- Carlos Marin, the United States Commissioner Todd Heffington, Angela Heffington, Sharon ment capacity to coordinate and streamline of the International Boundary and Water Com- Hill, Victor Hindery, David Hinshaw, James mission, IBWC. Commissioner Marin recently Houck, Francis Irza, Barbara Irza, Mathew clean water and sanitation development activi- Jemison, James Jemison, Jeffrey Lau, ties and foster strategic investments in on-the- lost his life in a plane crash while touring flood Charles Matousek, William McGhee, Ken- ground expertise and low cost, high impact damage on the Mexican border. His loss along neth Naser, Patti Ostermann, Charles Paiva, technologies. with those of Mexican Commissioner Arturo Daniel Parker, Christopher Rego, Diana Through this legislation we will help U.S. Herrera-Solis, Rio Grande County of Govern- Santos, Robert Sullivan, Lorraine Sullivan, Government pull together the pieces to imple- ments Executive Director Jake Brisbin, and Daniel Thorne, Walter White, Jr., Bonita ment a smart and efficient global water strat- pilot Matt Juneau has taken from our commu- Winn, Michael Brooks, Geof Felton, Dave egy and to meet our commitment to extend nity devoted public servants who worked for Brannon, Gloria Denston, Judith Hensley, the well-being of people on both sides of the John Hill, Raymond Heffington, Derek safe drinking water and sanitation to over a Mears, Robert Apgar, Phillip Martin, Roger billion people in need. border. Baumgartner, Leslye Lorenz, Timothy Biggs, f A graduate of the University of Texas at El Edward Malloy, Morgan Gilreath. Paso with a degree in engineering, the Com- HONORING THE NEW JERSEY AS- f missioner began his career at the IBWC in SOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS 1979 after working for the United States Bu- INTRODUCING THE WATER FOR OWNERS reau of Reclamation’s in El Paso. He served THE POOR ENHANCEMENT ACT in many engineering and management posi- OF 2008 HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN tions at the IBWC before rising to the rank of OF NEW JERSEY Deputy Commissioner and Principal Engineer, HON. EARL BLUMENAUER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and in 2006 he was designated the Commis- sioner by President George W. Bush. OF OREGON Saturday, September 27, 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Commissioner Carlos Marin was a model Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Madam Speaker, I public servant who dedicated his life to the Saturday, September 27, 2008 rise today to honor the New Jersey Associa- International Boundary and Water Commission Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, tion of Women Business Owners, specifically and to serving the needs of border commu- today, I am introducing the Water for the Poor the Morris, Essex, Somerset, Sussex, and nities. I met regularly with Carlos and always Enhancement Act of 2008, with Representa- Passaic County Chapters, of which I am proud appreciated his cheerful attitude and his thor- tives DONALD PAYNE, DONALD MANZULLO, SHEI- to represent. On November 8, 2008, members ough understanding of complex border issues. LA JACKSON LEE, CHRIS SHAYS, GEORGE MIL- of the New Jersey Association of Women He was quietly resourceful and effective, lend- LER, STEVE LATOURETTE, and WALTER JONES Business Owners will celebrate this influential ing his expertise and professionalism in restor- as original cosponsors. The Water for the organization’s 30th Anniversary. ing large stretches of the Rio Grande after the Poor Enhancement Act complements legisla- New Jersey Association of Women Busi- devastating floods 2 years ago. His service tion introduced today in the Senate by Senator ness Owners [NJAWBO] was established in greatly benefited both the U.S. and Mexico RICHARD DURBIN. 1978 by Adele Kaplan and Bette Benedict. sections of the International Boundary and This bill enhances our Nation’s commitment The women started the New Jersey Associa- Water Commission. to addressing the global water crisis. Every 15 tion Women Business Owners, while planning Today, I also rise to wish to extend a spe- seconds, a child dies from lack of access to the organization’s first Business Expo in 1978. cial ‘‘thank you’’ to the employees of the Inter- safe water and sanitation. Across the globe, The organization began as a small group of national Water and Boundary Commission in 900 million people live without access to safe ten women who held monthly breakfast meet- both the United States and Mexico for their drinking water and 2.5 billion people are with- ings. Through hard work, networking, the or- cooperation and their perseverance in working

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As the congregation began States-Mexico border. degree. His professional career spanned 30 to grow, the elders of the church decided to My thoughts and prayers are with the staff years with McDonnell Douglas Aircraft climb- construct a building where members could offi- of the IBWC and with his wife Rosa Marin and ing the ranks to corporate art director before cially come to worship. Upon the completion of the entire family of Commissioner Marin during retiring to join the civil service. construction, the church opened its doors in this very difficult time. Tony’s concern for societal injustices led 1910. f him to become an active member of the Amer- As the community of Hereford grew, the ican GI Forum. As such, he served as the need for a large building developed. Construc- TRIBUTE TO MR. BLAKE DEWITT commander of the Pico Rivera Chapter, Cali- tion of a new church began with a ground- fornia State commander, and eventually as breaking ceremony on May 19, 1957. Less HON. JO ANN EMERSON national commander. than a year later, the new Central Church of OF MISSOURI As an active member and commander of Christ opened. Since 1958, the church has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the American GI Forum, he spearheaded the provided a place of happiness and worship for Saturday, September 27, 2008 Coors boycott, the GI Forum March in Wash- its members. ington, D.C., east Los Angeles moratorium Mrs. EMERSON. Madam Speaker, I rise Today, the church continues to offer a vari- and social injustice demonstration confronting ety of activities including: worship services, today to recognize the tremendous accom- President Richard Nixon in San Clemente, plishment of a young man from my district, Mr. Bible and Sunday school classes and youth California. outings. Blake DeWitt, who with hard work and deter- Tony has made countless contributions to Throughout their long history, the Central mination has earned a valued place in the the Mexican-American community. He has Church of Christ continues to find wonderful starting lineup of the Los Angeles Dodgers. been an advisory member of the U.S. Senate ways to contribute to the community of Here- In baseball, Mr. DeWitt is making good on Task Force on Hispanic Affairs and was a ford, Texas. I am proud to recognize the Cen- the promise he showed with Sikeston High founding member and the first chairman of the tral Church of Christ, Pastor John Henley and School, where he batted .558 his senior year. Mexican American Opportunity Foundation. the over 200 members of the congregation. He has been singled out with numerous Tony served on the national board of Oper- awards, earning recognition as member of the ation SER and as a member of the boards of all-state first team each of his four high school the Los Angeles County Office of Economic f years, and ultimately being named to Baseball Development and Veterans Outreach. And he EARMARK DECLARATION America’s High School All-America first team. was the president and CEO of Veterans Com- At the professional level, Mr. DeWitt began munity Service in Santa Fe Springs, California. playing in 2004—working his way up to the Under President Ronald Reagan, Tony HON. RON PAUL major league club. served two terms as a Commissioner on the OF Mr. DeWitt’s athletic achievements would U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lack meaning without the solid character be- sion. He was reappointed to the Commission Saturday, September 27, 2008 hind his athletic ability. He has been lauded by by President George H.W. Bush and became his coaches Joe Torre and Larry Bowa for his the first Latino appointed EEOC Chairman Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the unshakable focus and demeanor. He is recog- under President Bill Clinton. During his tenure Republican leadership standards on earmarks, nized both on the field and off to be a natural at the EEOC, Tony distinguished himself by I am submitting the following information for leader. expanding Title Seven, the 1964 Civil Rights publication in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD re- Baseball has a special place in the hearts of Act, the Tribal Employments Rights Program garding an earmark I received as part of H.R. all Americans, and Mr. DeWitt is fortunate to and the Voluntary Assistance and Expanded 2638: be able to play professionally—even with all of Presence Program. Tony also initiated the His- Name of Requesting Member: RON PAUL. the hard work and the many sacrifices it has panic charge study. Bill Number: H.R. 2638, the Consolidated taken to get him to the major leagues. In Mr. Gallegos was married to the late Car- Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Southern Missouri’s Cardinal Nation, where men Gallegos for 55 years. They have a son Appropriations Act. you will find a local radio station (KRHW–AM) Michael, who is a financial planner, a daughter Account: Department of Homeland Security, which is proudly part of the Dodgers Radio Lori, an attorney, and three grandchildren, An- U.S. Coast Guard Bridge Replacement. Network, we are lucky to have a young man gela, Rachel and Brandon. Legal Name and Address of the Requesting committed to serve as an ambassador of our Tony has demonstrated an unwavering Agency: Department of Homeland Security, community wherever his considerable talents dedication to his community and to his coun- U.S. Coast Guard Bridge Administration Of- are on display. try. He has served in a time of war and at the fice, Washington, DC; and the Gulf Intra- I’m very proud to commend Mr. DeWitt to highest levels of civil service. His tireless work coastal Canal Association, 2010 Butler Drive, this Congress and to congratulate him on all on the behalf of others has established a Friendswood, Texas 77546. of his success in this, his first season in Major model that others should strive to emulate. Description of Request: Provides League Baseball. We should all look forward In honor of his many accomplishments and $5,000,000 for the Galveston Causeway Rail- to much more of his success on the field. dedication to our great country, I ask that my road Bridge Replacement. Today, 21 thousand f colleagues join me today in recognizing Mr. barges move 29 million tons of cargo worth HONORING THE ACCOMPLISH- Tony E. Gallegos. $10 billion through the Galveston Bridge each MENTS OF TONY E. GALLEGOS f year. In 2001, after a lengthy review process, RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- the bridge was declared a hazard to naviga- HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO SARY OF CENTRAL CHURCH OF tion by the Coast Guard under the Truman OF CALIFORNIA CHRIST Hobbs Act. The current estimated cost of re- placement is almost $68 million. This request IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER is consistent with the intended and authorized Saturday, September 27, 2008 purpose of the Department of Homeland Se- OF TEXAS Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, today curity, U.S. Coast Guard, under the Truman IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I rise to honor Tony E. Gallegos, a deeply pa- Hobbs Act. Under the Truman Hobbs Act, the triotic Mexican-American who I am proud to Saturday, September 27, 2008 Federal Government pays 90 percent of re- represent. Tony has admirably served his Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, I placement cost and the bridge owner—Gal- country both in uniform and as a civilian. proudly congratulate Central Church of Christ veston County—pays 10 percent.

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However, I look forward Jesuit High School, a boarding school in Wis- Saturday, September 27, 2008 to a time, hopefully after the next election, consin, when he chose to follow in his broth- Ms. HIRONO. Madam Speaker, I rise in when a single senator, who is not even from er’s footsteps and become a Jesuit priest. Or- support of H. Res. 1436, Congratulating the the Great Lakes region, cannot stand in the dained in 1964, Father Lucey has said he Waipio Little League baseball team for winning way of greater progress for our Great Lakes. knew then that God had a plan for his life. He the 2008 Little League World Championship. f went on to earn a master’s degree in edu- These young men from Hawaii won the World cation as well as undergraduate and graduate RECOGNIZING THE 80TH ANNIVER- Series on August 24, after defeating Team degrees in philosophy from St. Louis Univer- SARY OF THE DOWNINGTOWN Mexico with an impressive score of 12–3. sity. He earned a master’s degree in liturgy LIONS CLUB As a member of the Hawaii Congressional from the University of Notre Dame, and later, Delegation and as an island resident I am de- he earned a Ph.D. in educational administra- lighted to distinguish these young men. HON. JIM GERLACH tion from the University of Wisconsin at Madi- Waipio became only the second team in Lit- OF PENNSYLVANIA son. tle League World Series Championship game IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Following his educational pursuits, Father history to score in every inning. It was the sec- Saturday, September 27, 2008 Lucey served as a teacher at his former high school before being named the school’s prin- ond time in four years that a team from Oahu Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise cipal a short time later. Just one year later, he won the world title in what is arguably the big- today to congratulate the Downingtown Lions was named president of Campion Jesuit High gest event in youth sports. Club on its 80th Anniversary and to honor the The Waipio Players have demonstrated School. service organization for its commitment to skills in leadership, athleticism, and above all, From there, Father Lucey went on to Seattle serving the community. team work. Through their example we can all Founded in 1928, the Downingtown Lions University where he served as vice president recognize that with cooperation and hard work Club is part of the largest service organization for development. In 1988, Father Lucey re- much can be achieved. in the world, with approximately 1.3 million turned to a spiritual role, serving as rector of I join their family and friends in applauding members in 202 nations. the Jesuit community at Marquette University. them on this outstanding achievement. I would National Lions Club founder and Chicago He then went on to become president and like to acknowledge all the coaches and play- businessman Melvin Jones said in 1917 that chairman of the board of the National Jesuit ers’ families who make this program such a the organization was created to allow their Conference in Washington, D.C. success. For the commitment, time, and ex- service clubs to give something back to their In 1997, Father Lucey was named president pense it took to get the team from their home communities. And the Downingtown Lions of Spring Hill College, and over the past 11 field in Waipio all the way to the World Series Club has certainly carried out that mission ad- years, he has earned an admirable record of in Williamsport, PA. mirably. accomplishment. Enrollment has increased by As was evidenced by the hundreds of Ha- Thanks to the dedication and work of its over 15 percent during his tenure, and he has waii residents that lined Kalakaua Avenue dur- members and volunteers, the Club built the helped grow the college’s endowment by al- ing the ‘‘Parade of Champions’’ earlier this Kerr Park Pavilion and installed a drinking most $20 million. The campus has also experi- month—Waipio Little League, you make Ha- fountain along the Struble Trail. Hundreds of enced tremendous growth—the construction of waii proud. people in the community have benefited from six new buildings and the renovation of eight f the Club’s distribution of free eyeglasses and others. Spring Hill College also consistently re- ceives high marks in U.S. News & World Re- H.R. 6460, THE GREAT LAKES LEG- funding raised for sight and hearing programs, including the Leader Dog Program. port’s college rankings. ACY REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join 2008 The Club will celebrate its 80th Anniversary on Saturday, October 4th during a dinner at me in recognizing a dedicated spiritual and the Thorndale Inn. community leader as well as friend to many HON. JOHN D. DINGELL Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues throughout south Alabama. I know his friends OF MICHIGAN join me today in recognizing the Downingtown and colleagues join me in extending thanks for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lions Club for reaching this special milestone his service over the years. On behalf of a Saturday, September 27, 2008 and in commending the efforts of Club mem- grateful community, I wish him the best in all bers, both past and present, for their tireless his future endeavors. Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today dedication and service to the Downingtown f in support of H.R. 6460, the Great Lakes Leg- area community. acy Reauthorization Act. Today, we will vote TRIBUTE TO CARLOS MARIN to reauthorize the Great Lakes Legacy Act f program for the next 2 years at its current CONGRATULATING THE REV. HON. HENRY CUELLAR level of $50 million per year rather than the GREGORY F. LUCEY ON THE OC- OF TEXAS $150 million per year for the next 5 years the CASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House approved last week. I am supporting PRESIDENT OF SPRING HILL Saturday, September 27, 2008 this Senate-amended version not because I COLLEGE believe the Great Lakes deserve substantially Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today less money than we afforded them in the HON. JO BONNER to honor the memory of my dear friend, Carlos House, but because this very important clean- OF ALABAMA Marin, the United States Commissioner of the up program must be reauthorized before it ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES International Boundary and Water Commis- pires next week. sion, IBWC. On September 15th, he departed The Great Lakes Legacy Act has been an Saturday, September 27, 2008 with his IBWC Mexican counterpart, Mr. Arturo incredibly successful program. In fact, the first Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, it is with Herrera, on a chartered flight to survey the success story from the Legacy Act is in Tren- great pride and pleasure that I rise to honor flooding of the Rio Grande River along the ton, Michigan. Black Lagoon, as it had been the long and distinguished career of the Rev. border area of Presidio, Texas, and Ojinaga, named in the 1980s because of the oil and Gregory F. Lucey on the occasion of his retire- Chihuahua, Mexico. While working to assess grease that had accumulated between the ment as president of Spring Hill College in the damage and coordinate joint-response ef- 1940s and the 1970s, was renamed Ellias Mobile. forts with the local officials and the Mexican

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This modern submarine will add to Mr. Marin joined the IBWC as a staff engi- first crew of this vessel will set the tone for our nation’s seafaring capabilities and neer in 1979, and he rose through manage- all the crews to follow, and the first crew project U.S. power wherever necessary to ment and executive positions through 2006, will take their lead from their sponsor. protect U.S. interests. when President Bush appointed him as U.S. So I especially want to congratulate and I commend the remarkable craftsmanship Commissioner to the IBWC. Our Nation has publicly thank Mrs. Gates on accepting the of the workers of both the Electric Boat lost a true public servant who worked for a role of sponsor of the new USS Missouri. This Company and Newport News Shipbuilding. It is not the first connection the Gates Family is truly extraordinary how you start with quarter of a century with the International has had to our great state. I recall that Sec- Boundary and Water Commission on issues steel plate, pipe, and rolls of cable and de- retary Gates’ first duty station as an Air liver the most complicated warships on the such as water debt, and most recently the re- Force second lieutenant was Whiteman Air face of the earth in just a few short years. habilitation of the levees in Hidalgo County. Force Base near Knob Noster, Missouri. Your service to the country sometimes goes He was one of the few that understood the Being a sponsor is not a one or two cere- unheralded, so I wish to publicly thank you water issues facing the border region, and mony job—this is your ship, these are your for your dedication and sacrifice as you sailors. A sponsor may stay as involved as make these ships for our warfighters. was a friend to everyone in South Texas. she wishes with her ship, and I hope that you My thoughts and prayers go out to his fam- I know that when this new submarine is do. My late wife Susie had the honor to serve christened and commissioned, many Missou- ily and to the others who were on the plane as sponsor of the USS Jefferson City, a Los rians will attend the ceremonies to pay trib- with him. His tragic passing leaves a void in Angeles class submarine. I know how much ute to the fifth American warship named she treasured keeping up with the activities our hearts and minds. I am personally sad- after the Show-Me State. I am confident that of ‘‘her’’ submarine and she enjoyed every dened to lose a wonderful friend; and it will the sailors who will serve on the submarine opportunity she had to visit and keep in not be the same working with the IBWC with- USS Missouri will make us proud as they touch with the crew and their families. I out Carlos as its commissioner. His exemplary write a new chapter in naval history. know that you will enjoy the same close re- God bless. dedication and service to the South Texas lationship with the sailors who will bring community have been crucial to future devel- this submarine to life. And may I remind ev- f opment, especially with the much-needed eryone, most of the sailors that finally haul levee repairs that helped save residents in my down the commissioning pennant of this ves- PERSONAL EXPLANATION district from flooding during the hurricanes this sel three decades from now won’t be born for past summer. We in our South Texas commu- another 5 to 10 years. Mrs. Gates, good luck HON. JIM COOPER to you and thank you for your service to the nity will be forever grateful to Carlos for his OF TENNESSEE nation. contributions, and I thank his family for their The name Missouri has a distinguished IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES support of Carlos’ work with IBWC. naval history. Saturday, September 27, 2008 Madam Speaker, I am honored to have had The first USS Missouri was a steam/sail this time to honor the memory of Mr. Carlos vessel commissioned in 1842, only 21 years Mr. COOPER. Madam Speaker, I was ab- Marin. after Missouri was admitted to statehood. sent for several votes on Tuesday, September f This frigate had an unfortunate fire which 23, 2008, for personal reasons. Had I been burned her to the waterline in the Port of present to vote on passage of H.R. 5244, the USS ‘‘MISSOURI’’ Gibraltar. Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights, I would have The second Missouri—which a retired Navy Captain on my staff advises me not to voted ‘‘yes.’’ Likewise, had I been present to HON. IKE SKELTON count—was a Confederate side-wheel steamer vote on passage of H.R. 6897, the Filipino OF MISSOURI used to ferry supplies on the Mississippi dur- Veterans Equity Act, I would have voted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing the Civil War. This ship was turned over ‘‘yes.’’ to the U.S. Navy at the end of the Civil War, f Saturday, September 27, 2008 but then scrapped because she was built from Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, today I green timber and leaked excessively. INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘LABEL- was honored to deliver the keynote address at The third USS Missouri, a battleship com- ING EDUCATION AND NUTRITION the keel laying ceremony for the new USS missioned in 1903, was part of the famous ACT OF 2008’’ ‘‘Great White Fleet’’ that sailed around the Missouri (SSN–780), a Virginia class attack world in the first decade of the 20th century. submarine. The ceremony was held at the The cruise of that fleet marked the begin- HON. JIM MATHESON General Dynamics Electric Boat facility in ning of the United States as a world power. OF UTAH Quonset Point, Rhode Island. It proved the point that American naval IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In Navy tradition, the keel laying ceremony might could penetrate any waters and reach is the first major milestone in the construction any foreign soil. That ship was still in active Saturday, September 27, 2008 of a ship. I ask unanimous consent that a service during World War I, with my father Mr. MATHESON. Madam Speaker, I rise to copy of my remarks be included in the record. serving on that ship as a coal-shoveling fire- man in 1918. introduce the ‘‘Labeling Education and Nutri- Thank you, Madam Speaker. The last USS Missouri, and the most fa- tion Act of 2008’’ which I believe is a first step REMARKS OF CONGRESSMAN IKE SKELTON (D– mous, was commissioned in 1944 and earned towards providing consumers with the nutri- MO), USS ‘‘MISSOURI’’ (SSN–780) KEEL LAY- the nickname ‘‘Mighty Mo’’ for essentially tional information they seek while hopefully ING CEREMONY, GENERAL DYNAMICS ELEC- continuous combat action from arrival in providing restaurants with a workable frame- TRIC BOAT FACILITY—QUONSET POINT, R.I., the Pacific theater to hosting the Japanese work for delivering that information. This legis- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2008 surrender ceremony in Tokyo Bay that lation is a starting point for a bipartisan effort I am absolutely honored and thrilled to ended World War II. The ‘‘Mighty Mo’’ also to address nutritional labeling. Senator CAR- witness the latest chapter in the State of saw action during the Korean conflict. De- Missouri’s historic association with the U.S. commissioned in 1955, she returned to the ac- PER introduced the same legislation earlier this Navy. tive rolls following a major upgrade in 1986. week in the Senate. With the introduction of I want to thank Navy Secretary Donald The ‘‘Mighty Mo’’ fired some of the first the LEAN Act, I believe we have an oppor- Winter for his decision to name the newest strikes during the first Persian Gulf War and tunity to have a constructive national con- Virginia class submarine USS Missouri. All the liberation of Kuwait. This fine ship gave versation about this important issue. Missourians can take pride that a namesake our country many years of service until her As we see in our own lives and daily eating to the ‘‘Mighty Mo’’ will soon be joining the final decommissioning in 1992. In fact, I par- habits, consumers increasingly choose to eat Navy’s fleet, this time in the silent service. ticipated in the recommissioning and the A submarine, or any Navy ship, is really second decommissioning ceremonies for this, in restaurants. In my home State of Utah, res- just steel and equipment. Very highly engi- the most celebrated USS Missouri. The his- taurant jobs represent about 7.9 percent of the neered and crafted steel and equipment, but toric vessel is now open to the public as a employment in my State. American adults buy in the end just metal. It is the crew which floating museum in Pearl Harbor, near the a meal or a snack from a restaurant 5.8 times gives a ship life, it is the crew who craft the final resting place of the USS Arizona. per week on average, and spend 48 percent

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COSTELLO dividuals with special dietary needs will be ess rights in federal investigations, to deter- OF ILLINOIS able to make the right nutritional decisions for mine what if any real change has occurred in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES them regarding caloric intake or sodium levels. DOJ’s actions under its new policy, and to de- I appreciate the interest and leadership termine whether other Federal agencies have Saturday, September 27, 2008 some of my colleagues have demonstrated on appropriately revised their policies. Mr. COSTELLO. Madam Speaker, I rise this issue in the past. I believe my legislation Department of Justice. today to ask my colleagues to join me in hon- represents a compromise effort that will allow Securities and Exchange Commission (ac oring the distinguished career of RAY LAHOOD, consumers to make informed decisions while privilege, work product, employee legal who will be retiring at the end of the 110th also providing for greater individual responsi- rights). Department of Housing and Urban Devel- Congress. I wish to express my appreciation bility in dietary choices, Finally, I hope my col- opment (ac privilege, work product, em- for his service to our country and the State of leagues will work with me on this piece of leg- ployee legal rights). Illinois. islation and I look forward to building upon this Environmental Protection Agency (ac First elected in 1994, RAY LAHOOD has rep- legislation next year. privilege and work product only). resented the 18th District of Illinois for nearly General Services Administration/Civilian f 15 years. A teacher by trade, RAY began his Agency Acquisition Council/Defense Acquisi- career teaching junior high school students in IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 3013, THE AT- tion Regulations Council (ac privilege and work product only; waiver demand is not ex- Peoria, Illinois. He continued his commitment TORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE PRO- to public service by becoming a member of TECTION ACT plicit, but rather is implied as part of its proposed FAR rule dealing with ‘‘Contractor the Illinois General Assembly and serving Compliance Program and Integrity Report- Congressman Bob Michel for over a decade. HON. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT ing’’). RAY has been lauded by many of his col- OF VIRGINIA Commodity Futures Trading Commission leagues for his leadership on the local, State, (employee legal rights only; it reversed its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and national levels. He has led efforts to pre- ac privilege and work product policies at our serve our waterways, improve local airports, Saturday, September 27, 2008 request). and addressed the development of rural com- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise f munities in his district. Never afraid to dis- today in support of the ‘‘H.R. 3013, the Attor- H.R. 2786, THE NATIVE AMERICAN agree with his party’s leaders, RAY has always ney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2008.’’ HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND worked in the best interests of the State and This legislation would have reversed an ever SELF-DETERMINATION REAU- his district, particularly as part of the Appro- changing DOJ policy on privileged material. I THORIZATION ACT priations Committee. sponsored this bill because I believe DOJ’s RAY is widely regarded as someone who prior policy allowed prosecutors to overreach HON. MAZIE K. HIRONO has a deep respect for the institution of Con- in forcing organizations and their employees to gress, proven by his efforts to establish a waive the protections of the attorney-client OF HAWAII IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES higher level of civility and decorum in the privilege and the work product doctrine. House of Representatives. His commitment to On August 28, 2008, Deputy United States Saturday, September 27, 2008 bipartisanship remains an example to all of us Attorney General Mark R. Filip announced a Ms. HIRONO. I rise in support of H.R. 2786, in Congress today. I wish RAY and his family new policy that adopted much of the sub- the Native American Housing Assistance and the very best and I am proud to call him my stance of H.R. 3013. I applaud DOJ’s effort, Self-Determination Reauthorization Act, friend. and see it as a clear and substantive improve- NAHASDA. Reauthorization of NAHASDA Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join ment over the previous policy, in many re- through FY2012 will ensure that safe, decent, me in an expression of appreciation to Con- spects. However, I believe legislation is still and affordable housing is available to low-in- gressman LAHOOD for his years of dedicated needed for at least three reasons. come American Indian and Alaska Native fam- service to this body and to the people of Illi- First, the new DOJ policy does not cover ilies. nois. other federal agencies and many still have At the same time, I am very troubled by the f policies that undermine these important pro- obstructionist tactics of certain Republicans in tections. A list of some of those agencies and the Senate that resulted in stripping reauthor- VOLUSIA HONOR AIR VETERANS their policies is attached to this statement. ization of the Native Hawaiian Housing Block Second, agency policies on protections to Grant and Loan Guarantee Program from the HON. JOHN L. MICA the attorney-client privilege, including the Dep- final version of this bill. Native Hawaiians, like OF FLORIDA uty Attorney General’s new policy, do not have other indigenous peoples of the United States, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the effect of law. Defendants are advised in are members of traditionally underserved com- Saturday, September 27, 2008 the new DOJ policy to complain to a prosecu- munities and deserve equitable participation in tor’s supervisor when a prosecutor has vio- federal programs with American Indians and Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, today, Sep- lated DOJ policy. It is unrealistic, to say the Alaska Natives. tember 27, 2008, 100 Volusia County veterans least, to think that defendants are going to Legislation will be reintroduced next year from the Second World War will visit our Na- complain to the supervisor of a prosecutor that will reauthorize funding for the Native Ha- tion’s Capital as part of the Honor Air pro- who is determining whether to indict the orga- waiian housing program to ensure that the af- gram. For most of these central Florida vet- nization because of the actions of one or more fordable housing needs of Native Hawaiians erans this will be their first opportunity to see of its employees. are addressed. Since the inception of the Na- the World War II Memorial. As the Congress- Lastly and perhaps most importantly, public tive Hawaiian housing program in FY2002, man from Florida’s Seventh Congressional policy in this area should not be subject to the $37 million has been awarded to Hawaii to District, it will be my privilege to assist in their whims of every new administration. Deputy At- support much-needed affordable housing ac- visit. As part of their mission to Washington, torney General Fillip’s new policy is DOJ’s fifth tivities for low-income Native Hawaiians who DC, I will join them in laying a wreath at the attempt in 10 years to settle this matter. are eligible to reside on Hawaiian home lands. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Na- Given the desire by some Members to give I believe in the importance of Native Hawaiian tional Cemetery to honor those who have paid this new DOJ policy a chance to play out, it programs, and I will continue to champion the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation. This will appears that legislation may not pass in the these programs. be a special occasion in the lives of our World Congress this year. However, I call on all fed- I urge my colleagues to vote for H.R. 2786, War II veterans. I ask that the United States eral agencies to change their policies to come and I ask for your support to correct this unfair House of Representatives join me in recog- into line with H.R. 3013 as soon as possible. exclusion of Native Hawaiians. nizing Our Greatest Generation from Florida’s

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It is my privilege to honor the service and In response to this, health organizations in f sacrifice of those veterans who will be visiting Oregon came together in the early 1990s to our Nation’s Capital on September 27, 2008: develop what became known as the POLST TRIBUTE TO MASONIC LODGE #135 Rhea Adams, Leonard Ballesteras, Ray- form, or Physicians Orders for Life Sustaining OF LENEXA, KANSAS mond Behrens, Seymour Berman, Michael Treatment, to help seriously ill patients identify Bloch, William Brown, Bernard Bruns, Dan their treatment preferences using a clear, HON. DENNIS MOORE Brunson, James Brussow, Robert Burrough, standardized template. Written as actionable OF KANSAS Mildred Cavanaugh, Tervence Cavanaugh, Jr., medical orders and signed by a physician, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kenneth Chapman, Robert Chase, William these forms help communicate patient pref- Saturday, September 27, 2008 Clark, Kenneth Coe, George Crippen, Robert erence regarding intensity of medical interven- Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I Deline, Robert Dinda, Rabun Dittmar, Jr., tion, transfers to the hospital, use of anti- rise today to salute the Masonic Lodge of my Richard Douglas, Arthur Dreves, Dorothy biotics, artificially administered nutrition, and hometown, Lenexa, Kansas. Masonic Lodge Dreves, Leland Eamest, Albert Edwards, Don- resuscitation. #135 is celebrating the 135th anniversary of ald Ellwein, Delbert Erickson, Albert Erwin, National interest in Oregon’s POLST pro- its founding this October. Ben Fabian, Jr., Dominick Ferrarini, Louis gram has blossomed and Oregon has become In reading documents compiled by Lenexa Figliuolo, Victor Frank, James Galloway, Ed- the national resource for states and commu- Historical Society member and Masonic Lodge ward Gariano, David Garland, nities interested in developing similar pro- leader Angelo Mino, it becomes clear that the Edward Gartland, Richard Goodwin, George grams. Recently California and New York en- history of this lodge is intertwined with the his- Gornatti, Leroy Gwaltney, Authur Harriman, acted orders for life sustaining treatment pro- tory of Lenexa. The Masonic Lodge was the Daniel Harting, Richard Heard, Frederick grams and 23 other states have adopted or fIrst fraternal or civic organization of Lenexa, Hering, Clarence Hershberger, Stanley Hiers, are developing programs. and city leaders were often leaders of the Marvin Hinshaw, George Holden, James While Medicare currently pays for acute lodge as well. Lodge members included the Holsapple, Jack Honaker, George Hood, care services provided to beneficiaries, it does fIrst mayor of Lenexa, the fIrst police judge, James Houck, Francis Johnson, Helen not recognize the important benefit of informed the fIrst postmaster and the fIrst physician in Jurewicz, William Kautz, William Kernstock, discussions between patients and their health provider about care preferences for their last the city. Howard Koons, Adolph Koury, Phyllis Lee, In 1873, the lodge received offIcial recogni- months and years of life. The Life Sustaining Earl Leone, David Levenson, Claude tion from the Masonic organization, and the Treatment Preferences Act provides coverage Lindquist, Jr., Eric Loveland, Albert Luckett, fIrst Eastern Star chapter was also estab- under Medicare for consultations regarding or- Jr., Russell Macomber, Gabriel Maioli, Howard lished. In 1922, the fIrst DeMolay group in ders for life-sustaining treatment. These dis- Meyers, Navy Meyers, Daniel Miller, Robert Johnson County, Kansas, received its charter, cussions add quality and value to patient care, Miller, Boris Nekrassoff, William Parker, and in 1953, the Rainbow Girls Assembly #56 Frank Parsons, James Patterson, Ivey Poe, but they often require significant time, proper began. training, and great delicacy, which merit com- Jr., Harry Price, Donald Priddle, Marion Reid, Madam Speaker, I congratulate the mem- pensation through Medicare. Mary Rickerson, Edwin Rieger, Wilfred Rook, bers of Lenexa Masonic Lodge #135 on this Programs for orders for life-sustaining treat- William Schildecker, Herman Schmidt, Ethel remarkable milestone, and thank them for 135 ment provide valuable services to patients, Schuemann, Juanita Semsky, William Shiepe, years of community leadership and service. Lester Shontz, Jr., Vincent Sindelar, Jack Sin- their families, and health care providers gleton, Charles Skeels, Eugene Swarbrick, through educational materials, professional f Robert Thousand, Sr., Charles Underwood, training on advance care planning, coordi- RECOGNIZING THE PASSING OF Jr., Wilbert Varley, Alfred Vogel, Bertran Wal- nating and collaborating with hospitals, skilled DIONICIO MORALES lace, Keith Weihermiller, Walter White, JD nursing facilities, hospice programs, home Womack, Walter Ziamik. health agencies, and emergency medical serv- HON. HILDA L. SOLIS ices to implement such orders across the con- I know I join countless Americans who con- OF CALIFORNIA tinuum of care, and monitoring the success of tinue to recognize their heroism and their fami- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lies’ incredible sacrifice to our Nation. the program. The Life Sustaining Treatment Saturday, September 27, 2008 f Preferences Act creates a grant program to support the development and expansion of Ms. SOLIS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to INTRODUCTON OF THE LIFE SUS- these programs, providing necessary re- pay tribute to a Latino civil rights leader and TAINING TREATMENT PREF- sources to states and local communities. the founder of the Mexican American Oppor- ERENCES ACT OF 2008, WHICH To be effective, advance care plans must tunity Foundation, MAOF, Dionicio Morales, WOULD PROVIDE COVERAGE ensure that treatment preferences are elicited who passed away on September 24, 2008. UNDER MEDICARE FOR CON- and presented in a way that is recognized and Dionicio was born to immigrant farm worker SULTATIONS REGARDING OR- respected by the health care community—or- parents and was raised in Ventura County, DERS FOR LIFE SUSTAINING ders for life-sustaining treatment programs do California. Like many Mexican Americans of TREATMENT AND PROVIDE just that. These programs have a track record his generation, Dionicio struggled to achieve GRANTS TO DEVELOP OR EN- of promoting patient autonomy through docu- an education and he graduated from high HANCE ORDERS FOR LIFE SUS- menting and coordinating a person’s treatment school in 1937. Dionicio attended Santa Bar- TAINING TREATMENT PRO- preferences, enhancing the authorized transfer bara State College and worked with the Amal- GRAMS of patient records between facilities, clarifying gamated Clothing Workers Union early to en- treatment intentions and minimizing confusion, sure garment workers had better working con- HON. EARL BLUMENAUER reducing repetitive activities in complying with ditions. OF OREGON the Patient Self Determination Act, and facili- Dionicio was a life-long community orga- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tating appropriate treatment by emergency nizer who devoted his life to providing critical personnel. Oregon is nationally recognized for programs and resources to the Mexican-Amer- Saturday, September 27, 2008 our exemplary end-of-life care and orders for ican community. He was a strong advocate Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, today life-sustaining treatment have played a critical and dedicated leader for the people of Los An- I am proud to introduce the Life Sustaining role providing quality, patient-centered care for geles. Treatment Preferences Act of 2008. Advances those in their final chapter of life. In 1963, Dionicio became the founder and in health care have led to an aging population I am proud to introduce the Life Sustaining president of the Mexican-American Oppor- facing increasingly complex end-of-life health Treatment Preferences Act, which will lay the tunity Foundation, which provides the Mexi- care decisions. Too often, these decisions are groundwork so all Americans have the tools to can-American community with critical access avoided until a crisis occurs, resulting in inad- make informed medical care decisions, convey to services and programs. These services in- equate planning, unknown patient preferences, their care plans as clearly as possible, and clude increased access to job skill training

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Every spring, Hermosa spent most of his life serving on several Fed- tally funded over 3 years (FY06, FY07 and Beach 7th and 8th grade students travel to eral, State, and county boards that gave him FY08). After the project was programmed, the Loreto—and vice versa—where they gain lan- a voice which he used to advocate for the im- cost of construction materials escalated dra- guage skills, opportunities to learn about a dif- portant issues that faced the Mexican-Amer- matically, eliminating all management reserve ferent culture from host families and field trips, ican community. and resulting in a reduction in the planned and lifetime memories. Throughout my career in public service, I scope of the project. Providing the final The HBSCA also assists the people of have had the pleasure to work with Dionicio $6,000,000 in FY09 will complete the project Loreto with critical medical care. As recently and MAOF to increase economic and social as originally scoped, avoid contractor demobi- as 1998, Loreto had no emergency medical justice in the Latino community. I am proud to lization and remobilization, and avoid recon- treatment facilities. Through a partnership be- have received the prestigious Aztec Award stitution of the temporary runway to support tween physicians in Loreto and Hermosa from MAOF in October 1996 and am com- this work, saving the government over Beach, the HBSCA has been able to provide mitted to continuing this work to bring greater $4,000,000 in cost avoidance on the tem- badly needed medical training and equipment, equality and opportunity to the Latino commu- porary runway alone. including paramedic gear and even an ambu- nity. Requesting Member: Congressman KEVIN lance. Dionicio will be remembered for his lifetime MCCARTHY. Since its inception, Sister City programs commitment to the Mexican-American commu- Bill Number: S. 3001. have benefited both cities and their citizens. nity. I extend my sympathy to Dionicio’s family Account: Research Development Test and Loreto has become a home away from home in this difficult time. Dionicio’s legacy will con- Evaluation, Air Force. for Hermosans, who have in turn helped im- tinue to live in MAOF. He will be dearly Project Amount: $1,750,000. prove the quality of life for Loretans. One of missed by the Latino community. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Aerojet- our Nation’s oldest sister city programs shines General Corporation. f as a stellar example of the impact global ex- Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box change can have on our world. EARMARK DECLARATION 13222, Sacramento, CA 95813–6000, USA. I congratulate the citizens of Hermosa Description of Request: This funding will be Beach and Loreto on achieving this impressive used for the Hydrocarbon Boost Technology milestone. HON. KEVIN McCARTHY Demonstrator program and the increase in f OF CALIFORNIA funding is to return the FY09 funding closer to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the planned level at contract initiation. This REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF IBWC Saturday, September 27, 2008 critical, next-generation liquid rocket engine COMMISSIONER, MR. CARLOS MARIN Mr. MCCARTHY of California. Madam development effort run by the Air Force Re- Speaker, consistent with House Republican search Laboratory at Edwards Air Force Base ´ Earmark Standards, I am submitting the fol- will not only provide the highest performing hy- HON. RUBEN HINOJOSA lowing earmark disclosure for two project au- drocarbon engines ever developed in the OF TEXAS thorization requests that I made and which United States, but also will provide higher IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES were included within S. 3001, the ‘‘Duncan operability, lower costs and greater safety with Saturday, September 27, 2008 higher reliability than any liquid booster engine Hunter Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Mr. HINOJOSA. Madam Speaker, it is with Year 2009.’’ ever made in the United States and perhaps the world. A match is not required for defense deep and heartfelt sympathy that I join my col- Requesting Member: Congressman KEVIN leagues today in conveying my sincere condo- MCCARTHY. research projects, but I was informed that dur- ing the past eight years, Aerojet has invested lences on the death of my good friend, Inter- Bill Number: S. 3001. national Boundaries and Water Commissioner, Account: Military Construction, Air Force. approximately $30 million in internal research and development funding on this technology Mr. Carlos Marin. Project Amount: $6,000,000. On September 17, 2008 aircraft wreckage and intends continued support in FY09. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Edwards located in the Sierra Madre mountain range Air Force Base. f was confirmed to be that of an airplane on Address of Requesting Entity: 1 S. Rosa- THE HERMOSA BEACH SISTER which U.S. Commissioner Carlos Marin and mond Blvd., Edwards AFB, CA, USA. CITY PROGRAM: 40 YEARS OF Mexican Commissioner Arturo Herrera of the Description of Request: This funding would GOODWILL AND ENDURING International Boundary and Water Commission complete construction of the main base run- FRIENDSHIP were passengers. way at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The At the time of this tragic accident, the Com- funding will be used to complete paved shoul- HON. JANE HARMAN missioners were traveling to assess Rio ders on the runway and account for extra OF CALIFORNIA Grande flood conditions at Presidio, Texas- costs in the overall runway replacement IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ojinaga, Chihuahua and to coordinate joint re- project from items such as the stabilization of sponse efforts. over 41,000 cubic yards of both unsuitable Saturday, September 27, 2008 Carlos Marin was a brilliant, enthusiastic, and unstable soil. Ms. HARMAN. Madam Speaker, to many, and devoted public servant. He played a lead The main base runway, which supports al- Hermosa Beach is a beautiful coastal commu- role in the IBWC, overseeing flood control, most every flight operation at Edwards Air nity blessed by perfect weather, endless sun sanitation, boundary demarcation, and map- Force Base, as well as space shuttle landings and surf. But few would know that it is home ping projects. It has been an immense pleas- when necessary, is over 50 years old and is to one of the oldest and strongest international ure to know and work with him over the rapidly degrading as a result of Alkali-Silica exchange programs in the United States. course of my career. I have whole-heartedly Reaction (ASR), a reaction between the ce- It all started in 1967, when the Hermosa enjoyed collaborating with him on innumerable ment and the aggregate that creates map Beach City Council established a ‘‘Sister City’’ projects along the U.S.-Mexico border. I have cracking, scaling and spalling of the concrete. program with the citizens of Loreto, Mexico. admired his ability to bring people together Emergency Foreign Object Damage (FOD) re- Back then, Loreto was a small community on across borders and his dedication to and un- pairs have forced runway closures affecting 10 the pristine Baja coast of the Sea of Cortez— derstanding of the U.S.-Mexican border re- to 15 flights for each closure. No other run- famous for sport fishing, whales, cave paint- gion. We will all greatly miss his leadership ways at Edwards AFB can safely support the ings and colonial missions. Its Spanish mis- and wisdom. current and projected test operations without sion, founded in 1697, was the first in all of Above all, Carlos was an exceptional Amer- significant test mission delays, and temporary the California’s. ican. He will forever be remembered for his

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dedication to his country and for his tireless HIV testing to be available at the Community privilege to pay tribute to his work in the CON- efforts to forge cooperation across borders in Health Fair taking place in downtown Santa GRESSIONAL RECORD. the name of the common good. Ana, in my district, as a part of Binational His service to public parks and recreation in Madam Speaker, let me once again express Health Week in October 2008. California began at the Southgate Recreation my deep regret on learning of Carlos’s death. In addition, the AIDS Services Foundation of and Park District in the Sacramento area. Due I wish to portray my condolences to his wife, Orange County offers invaluable services to to his innovative ideas and pioneering work at Rosa, his children, and family. All those whose our community by providing food, transpor- Southgate, he was hired as the East Bay Re- lives he touched, directly or indirectly, mourn tation, housing, emergency financial assist- gional Park District’s general manager. Over at his passing. ance, kids and family programs, counseling, the next 20 years, Pat has accomplished more f education, and prevention services. than many could in a lifetime of service. We all must work together to reduce the in- Under his leadership, the park district has HONORING MRS. EDNA PHARR cidence of HIV/AIDS in our families, commu- acquired over 32,000 acres of new parklands, nities, cities, States, Nation, and around the and has added 17 parks and more than 100 HON. TRAVIS W. CHILDERS globe. To do this we must not let differences miles of regional trails. The East Bay Regional OF MISSISSIPPI in language and culture be a barrier to pro- Park District today includes 98,000 acres and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES viding access to preventative measures, 65 parks, a remarkable achievement in pro- tecting and providing open space access to Saturday, September 27, 2008 healthcare, and support services. In honor of National Latino AIDS Day, I urge the citizens of one of the densely developed Mr. CHILDERS. Madam Speaker, I rise my colleagues in Congress and all Americans regions of the country. And while expanding to today to recognize Mrs. Edna Pharr of Mari- to renew our commitment to the fight to stop ensure that all of our communities are served, etta, Mississippi on her 90th birthday. Edna is the spread of HIV and AIDS. Pat O’Brien and the East Bay Regional Park a cornerstone of the Marietta community, sup- f District have built strong relationships through- porting her family members who have pro- out the region so that their important projects vided excellent local leadership to Marietta, TRIBUTE TO VICTIMS OF PLANE and initiatives have widespread support. Prentiss County, Mississippi, She not only CRASH The East Bay Regional Park District during supported her husband in his role as the long Pat O’Brien’s tenure has been a wise steward serving supervisor of the fourth district of HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ not only over the parks, trails, and natural and Prentiss County, she also supported her son- OF TEXAS cultural resources of the East Bay Area, but of in-law in that same role. Edna herself later be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the taxpayers’ money as well. The Park Dis- came the supervisor of the fourth District of trict has brought in more than $75 million in Saturday, September 27, 2008 Prentiss County and is the only woman to matching funds, and they have worked ever hold the position. Today, she and her Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to through ballot measures and assessment dis- family continue their tradition of service with express my deepest condolences to the fami- tricts to provide stable funding for their good her daughter, Judy, serving as mayor of the lies of IBWC U.S. Commissioner Carlos Marin, work. Town of Marietta. Edna worked hard for many IWBC Mexican Commissioner Arturo Herrera, Pat O’Brien’s public service is an example years making an honest living at the town’s Executive Director of the Rio Grande Council to us all, and we are lucky to have his vision only factory. A member of the Marietta Church of Governments Jake Brisbin, Jr., and pilot and his commitment in the East Bay. We have of Christ for her whole life, she is one of the Matthew Peter Juneau. These four men were all benefitted by his leadership, and on behalf longest serving members of the congregation. tragically killed in a plane crash. of all of our constituents, it is an honor to rec- I am proud to honor her on this milestone I had the privilege of working with Commis- ognize Pat O’Brien on the occasion of his 20th birthday and wish her many more. I thank her sioners Marin and Herrera on numerous anniversary as general manager of the East for her wisdom and humor. Edna has been a issues affecting south Texas. They were Bay Regional Park District. lifelong friend to me and my family and I ask strong advocates of continued cooperation be- f my colleagues to join me today in celebrating tween the United States and Mexico. Their her on this occasion. service to the IBWC was matched by their HONORING THE 80TH BIRTHDAY OF f dedication to improving the quality of life be- PAUL GUERRERO tween the two nations. IN HONOR OF NATIONAL LATINO I will keep the families in my thoughts and HON. ZOE LOFGREN AIDS AWARENESS DAY prayers. OF CALIFORNIA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ TRIBUTE TO PAT O’BRIEN, GEN- Saturday, September 27, 2008 OF CALIFORNIA ERAL MANAGER OF THE EAST IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Madam BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT Speaker, I rise to recognize and congratulate Saturday, September 27, 2008 Paul Guerrero on his 80th birthday. Mr. Guer- Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. HON. GEORGE MILLER rero is a long-time advocate for minority small Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the OF CALIFORNIA business concerns and was named San Joa- sixth annual National Latino AIDS Awareness IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quin County Hispanic Chamber of Com- Day which will be observed on October 15, merce’s Advocate of the Year in 2006. Prior to 2008. Saturday, September 27, 2008 moving to the Central Valley, Mr. Guerrero National Latino AIDS Awareness Day is a Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Madam and his family lived in Santa Clara County, call to action for all Latinos to protect their Speaker, I rise today to join with my col- and I worked closely with him to ensure that lives and the lives of those they love by get- leagues ELLEN TAUSCHER, BARBARA LEE, PETE minority and women contractors had a fair op- ting tested and learning about HIV. STARK, and JERRY MCNERNEY in honoring Pat portunity to bid on government contracts. Mr. In my district in Orange County, CA, over O’Brien for his many accomplishments and Guerrero serves on the Board of Directors for half of all new HIV infections take place contributions to the East Bay Regional Park the California Small Business Association and among Latinos. Nationwide, Latinos continue District, a world-class system of parks and is the President and CEO of the California to be affected by HIV at a disproportionately trails throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Small Business Entrepreneurs, Inc. Mr. Guer- high rate, representing over 20 percent of HIV/ Counties in the San Francisco Bay Area. rero is a strong leader of the small business AIDS cases. Pat O’Brien has provided remarkable lead- community, and I am honored to have him as The AIDS Services Foundation of Orange ership as the general manager of the East a friend. County is a critical resource that works to pre- Bay Regional Park District, and our congres- On behalf of Mr. Guerrero’s family and vent the spread of HIV and improve the lives sional districts have been greatly enhanced by friends, I would like to congratulate him on this of men, women, and children affected by HIV/ his two decades of service. On the 20th anni- milestone birthday and wish him many more to AIDS. This year, they have arranged for rapid versary of his leadership there, it is our great come.

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Madam Speaker, it is who we Speaker, I rise to congratulate the New Hope Mr. CHILDERS. Madam Speaker, I rise are. International Church in Sunnyvale, CA on their And yet today another day has passed, and today to honor James ‘‘Jimmy’’ C. Pharr on new facility. The New Hope International we in this body have failed again to honor that his 74th birthday. Jimmy has a long record as Church, led by Pastor John Christenson, will foundational commitment. We have failed our a leader in the Marietta, Prentiss County, Mis- have a dedication ceremony on October 5, sworn oath and our God-given responsibility sissippi community. He served for years as an 2008 for the 34,000-square-foot building. The as we broke faith with nearly 4,000 more inno- alderman and mayor of Marietta and the com- New Hope International Church is an asset to cent American babies who died today without munity has grown under his leadership. He the Greater Bay Area community, and this the protection we should have given them. was also one of the founding members of the new facility will help the church further its mis- So, Madam Speaker, let me conclude this Prentiss County Development Association, an sion. I would like to commend Pastor Sunset Memorial in the hope that perhaps entity that continues to be the cornerstone for Christenson and his congregation on this mo- someone new who heard it tonight will finally economic growth in Prentiss County. Jimmy mentous achievement. embrace the truth that abortion really does kill continues to support Marietta’s schools, f little babies; that it hurts mothers in ways that churches, and civic organizations and is the we can never express; and that 13,032 days SUNSET MEMORIAL owner of local sawmills, employing hard- spent killing nearly 50 million unborn children working people in the town. At an age when in America is enough; and that it is time that many others choose to retire, he goes to work HON. TRENT FRANKS we stood up together again, and remembered at the sawmill every day. I ask my colleagues OF ARIZONA that we are the same America that rejected to please join me in recognizing James IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES human slavery and marched into Europe to ar- ‘‘Jimmy’’ C. Pharr, for whom I have great re- Saturday, September 27, 2008 rest the Nazi Holocaust; and we are still cou- spect, for his life of service to the town of Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Madam Speaker, I rageous and compassionate enough to find a Marietta, Prentiss County and the great State better way for mothers and their unborn ba- of Mississippi on his 74th birthday. stand once again before this House with yet another Sunset Memorial. bies than abortion on demand. Madam Speaker, as we consider the plight f It is September 27, 2008 in the land of the free and the home of the brave, and before of unborn America tonight, may we each re- mind ourselves that our own days in this sun- HONORING SUNKIST ELEMENTARY the sun set today in America, almost 4,000 more defenseless unborn children were killed shine of life are also numbered and that all too SCHOOL IN ANAHEIM, CA ON ITS soon each one of us will walk from these 50TH ANNIVERSARY by abortion on demand. That’s just today, Madam Speaker. That’s more than the num- Chambers for the very last time. ber of innocent lives lost on September 11 in And if it should be that this Congress is al- HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ this country, only it happens every day. lowed to convene on yet another day to come, It has now been exactly 13,032 days since may that be the day when we finally hear the OF CALIFORNIA the tragedy called Roe v. Wade was first cries of innocent unborn children. May that be the day when we find the humanity, the cour- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES handed down. Since then, the very foundation of this Nation has been stained by the blood age, and the will to embrace together our Saturday, September 27, 2008 of almost 50 million of its own children. Some human and our constitutional duty to protect of them, Madam Speaker, cried and screamed these, the least of our tiny, little American Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. as they died, but because it was amniotic fluid brothers and sisters from this murderous Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Sunkist passing over the vocal cords instead of air, we scourge upon our Nation called abortion on Elementary School in Anaheim, California to couldn’t hear them. demand. celebrate its 50th anniversary. All of them had at least four things in com- It is September 27, 2008, 13,032 days since Roe versus Wade first stained the foundation I am especially thrilled to honor Sunkist Ele- mon. First, they were each just little babies of this Nation with the blood of its own chil- mentary today, because aside from being one who had done nothing wrong to anyone, and dren; this in the land of the free and the home of the fine elementary schools in my district, each one of them died a nameless and lonely of the brave. Sunkist Elementary is also the elementary death. And each one of their mothers, whether school that I attended. she realizes it or not, will never be quite the f same. And all the gifts that these children For the past 50 years, my alma mater has IN HONOR OF WORLD PHILOSOPHY might have brought to humanity are now lost provided a fun and welcoming environment to DAY 2008 forever. Yet even in the glare of such tragedy, each student that has stepped foot on cam- this generation still clings to a blind, invincible pus. HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE ignorance while history repeats itself and our OF DELAWARE– On my last visit to Sunkist Elementary, I met own silent genocide mercilessly annihilates the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with their after-school program, Anaheim most helpless of all victims, those yet unborn. Achieves. Madam Speaker, perhaps it’s time for those Sunday, September 28, 2008 Anaheim Achieves focuses on providing stu- of us in this Chamber to remind ourselves of Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, it is with dents with additional individual assistance that why we are really all here. Thomas Jefferson great pleasure that I rise today to recognize they need to excel in the classroom. said, ‘‘The care of human life and its happi- World Philosophy Day 2008, sponsored by the ness and not its destruction is the chief and Philosophy Program of the United Nations I’m proud that Sunkist Elementary has rec- only object of good government.’’ The phrase Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organiza- ognized this need and worked to assure that in the 14th amendment capsulizes our entire tion (UNESCO). This year, World Philosophy every student has the tools they need to Constitution. It says, ‘‘No State shall deprive Day will take place on November 20. On this achieve academic success. any person of life, liberty or property without occasion, numerous events to recognize this Congratulations to Sunkist Elementary on due process of law.’’ Mr. Speaker, protecting day occur in many UNESCO member states, providing 50 years of excellence in student the lives of our innocent citizens and their con- and Delaware is privileged to join with these learning. stitutional rights is why we are all here. organizations and schools in doing so.

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Thomas Jefferson, in collapse. In 2005, the Senate Banking Committee, drafting our ‘‘Declaration of Independence’’, It is important to understand that, as then under Republican control, adopted a drew heavily from the writings of British Phi- GSEs, Fannie and Freddie were viewed in the strong reform bill, introduced by Republican losopher John Locke. Likewise, the framers of capital markets as government-backed buy- Sens. Elizabeth Dole, John Sununu and the United States Constitution were greatly in- ers (a belief that has now been reduced to Chuck Hagel, and supported by then chair- fluenced by the French Philosophers Voltaire, fact). Thus they were able to borrow as much man Richard Shelby. The bill prohibited the as they wanted for the purpose of buying GSEs from holding portfolios, and gave their Jean Jacques Rousseau and Baron de mortgages and mortgage-backed securities. regulator prudential authority (such as set- Montesquieu, the latter shaping the American Their buying patterns and interests were fol- ting capital requirements) roughly equiva- understanding of separation of governmental lowed closely in the markets. If Fannie and lent to a bank regulator. In light of the cur- powers. Philosophy continues to play a pro- Freddie wanted subprime or Alt-A loans, the rent financial crisis, this bill was probably found role in the development of American mortgage markets would produce them. By the most important piece of financial regula- thought in many areas, including public policy, late 2004, Fannie and Freddie very much tion before Congress in 2005 and 2006. All the religion, the sciences, and jurisprudence. wanted subprime and Alt-A loans. Their ac- Republicans on the Committee supported the It is also especially fitting that World Philos- counting had just been revealed as fraudu- bill, and all the Democrats voted against it. ophy Day be recognized and celebrated in lent, and they were under pressure from Con- Mr. McCain endorsed the legislation in a gress to demonstrate that they deserved speech on the Senate floor. Mr. Obama, like Delaware. The American Philosophical Asso- their considerable privileges. Among other all other Democrats, remained silent. ciation (APA), founded in 1901, is problems, economists at the Federal Reserve Now the Democrats are blaming the finan- headquartered at the University of Delaware in and Congressional Budget Office had begun cial crisis on ‘‘deregulation.’’ This is a ca- Newark, Delaware. The APA is the largest to study them in detail, and found that—de- nard. There has indeed been deregulation in philosophical society in the world, with over spite their subsidized borrowing rates—they our economy—in long-distance telephone 11,000 members. According to its mission, this did not significantly reduce mortgage inter- rates, airline fares, securities brokerage and long-standing organization focuses on pro- est rates. In the wake of Freddie’s 2003 ac- trucking, to name just a few—and this has moting philosophical research and scholarly counting scandal, Fed Chairman Alan Green- produced much innovation and lower con- span became a powerful opponent, and began sumer prices. But the primary ‘‘deregula- endeavors, improving the quality of philo- to call for stricter regulation of the GSEs tion’’ in the financial world in the last 30 sophical education in American schools and and limitations on the growth of their highly years permitted banks to diversify their universities, and working to better equip Amer- profitable, but risky, retained portfolios. risks geographically and across different ican students to face the challenges of our If they were not making mortgages cheap- products, which is one of the things that has rapidly changing and greatly diversified world. er and were creating risks for the taxpayers kept banks relatively stable in this storm. Once again, I am pleased to stand to recog- and the economy, what value were they pro- As a result, U.S. commercial banks have nize World Philosophy Day 2008. The critical viding? The answer was their affordable- been able to attract more than $100 billion of and analytical skills that remain at the core of housing mission. So it was that, beginning in new capital in the past year to replace most 2004, their portfolios of subprime and Alt-A or their subprime-related write-downs. De- philosophy are increasingly vital to education loans and securities began to grow. Subprime regulation of branching restrictions and lim- in our State of Delaware, our nation, and our and Alt-A originations in the U.S. rose from itations on bank product offerings also made world. For this reason it is particularly appro- less than 8% of all mortgages in 2003 to over possible bank acquisition of Bear Stearns priate to join with UNESCO in setting aside 20% in 2006. During this period the quality of and Merrill Lynch, saving billions in likely November 20 to celebrate the ancient yet al- subprime loans also declined, going from resolution costs for taxpayers. ways relevant discipline of philosophy. fixed rate, long-term amortizing loans to If the Democrats had let the 2005 legisla- loans with low down payments and low (but tion come to a vote, the huge growth in the f adjustable) initial rates, indicating that subprime and Alt-A loan portfolios or Fannie BLAME FANNIE MAE AND originators were scraping the bottom of the and Freddie could not have occurred, and the CONGRESS FOR THE CREDIT MESS barrel to find product for buyers like the scale of the financial meltdown would have GSEs. been substantially less. The same politicians The strategy of presenting themselves to who today decry the lack of intervention to HON. VIRGINIA FOXX Congress as the champions of affordable stop excess risk taking in 2005–2006 were the OF NORTH CAROLINA housing appears to have worked. Fannie and ones who blocked the only legislative effort IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Freddie retained the support of many in Con- that could have stopped it. gress, particularly Democrats, and they were f Sunday, September 28, 2008 allowed to continue unrestrained. Rep. Bar- Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I submit the ney Frank (D., Mass), for example, now the A TRIBUTE TO SAINT JOHN’S following article for the RECORD. chair of the House Financial Services Com- FOUNDATION BOARD TRUSTEE [From the Wall Street Journal, 23 Sept. 2008] mittee, openly described the ‘‘arrangement’’ JERRY B. EPSTEIN AND HIS BE- with the GSEs at a committee hearing on LOVED WIFE, PAT, FOR THEIR BLAME FANNIE MAE AND CONGRESS FOR THE GSE reform in 2003: ‘‘Fannie Mae and CREDIT MESS Freddie Mac have played a very useful role MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE (By Charles W. Calomiris and Peter J. in helping to make housing more affordable COMMUNITY Wallison) . . . a mission that this Congress has given Many monumental errors and them in return for some of the arrangements HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD misjudgments contributed to the acute fi- which are of some benefit to them to focus OF CALIFORNIA nancial turmoil in which we now find our- on affordable housing.’’ The hint to Fannie selves. Nevertheless, the vast accumulation and Freddie was obvious: Concentrate on af- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of toxic mortgage debt that poisoned the fordable housing and, despite your problems, Sunday, September 28, 2008 global financial system was driven by the ag- your congressional support is secure. gressive buying of subprime and Alt-A mort- In light of the collapse of Fannie and Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Madam Speaker, I gages, and mortgage-backed securities, by Freddie, both John McCain and Barack rise today to pay tribute to my dear friends, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The poor Obama now criticize the risk-tolerant regu- Jerry B. Epstein and his remarkable wife, Pat, choices of these two government-sponsored latory regime that produced the current cri- who are being honored on October 11 with the enterprises (GSEs)—and their sponsors in sis. But Sen. McCain’s criticisms are at least Spirit of Saint John’s Award at the 2008 Washington—are largely to blame for our credible, since he has been pointing to sys- Caritas Gala at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly current mess. temic risks in the mortgage market and try- How did we get here? let’s review: in order ing to do something about them for years. In Hills, California. to curry congressional support after their ac- contrast, Sen. Obama’s conversion as a fi- To fully capture the breadth of this extraor- counting scandals in 2003 and 2004, Fannie nancial reformer marks a reversal from his dinary couple’s service to Saint John’s and the Mae and Freddie Mac committed to in- actions in previous years, when he did noth- community at large, I would like to share with creased financing of ‘‘affordable housing.’’ ing to disturb the status quo. The first head my colleagues a tribute written by members of

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Jerry serves on the board of directors of Josee Duchesneau for her 25 years of service highlights their many other contributions to the The Jewish Federation of Los Angeles and a to the House of Representatives. On behalf of Los Angeles community they hold so dear. three-person committee overseeing the con- the 12th Congressional District, I would like to The foundation’s tribute reads, ‘‘Pat and Jer- struction of the new L.A. County USC and thank Josee for her diligent efforts and contin- ry’s love for Saint John’s is apparent in the en- Harbor UCLA Medical Centers. Pat is an offi- ued success. thusiasm and passion they bring to each cer of the Beverly Hills Hadassah and a mem- f project they embrace. When asked why they ber of the Governing Board of FIDM/The IN HONOR OF DR. GERALD M. have chosen to devote so much of their time Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, LEMOLE, M.D., 2008 RECIPIENT and energy to the Health Center, Jerry will tell one of the largest institutions of its kind in the OF THE WILMINGTON SENIOR you that having a place like Saint John’s is ab- Nation. A gifted artist, sculptor and collector, CENTER’S LIFETIME ACHIEVE- solutely essential—‘as important as having Pat is also a member of the city’s artistic com- MENT AWARD food to eat and a roof over your head.’ munity and is passionate about the time she Jerry joined the Saint John’s Foundation spends in her studio, Studio Eight, sculpting in Board of Trustees in 1975 and was elected different mediums.’’ HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE Chairman in 2006 and 2007. He has actively Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join OF DELAWARE– participated in numerous hospital and founda- me and the entire Roybal family in paying trib- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion initiatives including leadership of the De- ute to Pat and Jerry for their generosity, dedi- Sunday, September 28, 2008 velopment Oversight Committee, Building cation and love for Saint John’s Health Center, Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, it is with Committee, Leadership Giving, Jimmy Stewart the greater Los Angeles region and the state great pleasure that I rise today to recognize Relay Marathon Committee, Chautauqua Inau- of California. They have given selflessly of Dr. Gerald M. Lemole, M.D. Dr. Lemole is the gural Committee, The Saint John’s Legacy their time, creativity, talent and financial re- 2008 recipient of the Wilmington Senior Cen- Project and the Campaign for Saint John’s. He sources to many important causes and it is ter’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The Wil- currently serves as a member of the Founda- with great pride that I join Saint John’s in rec- mington Senior Center bestows this pres- tion Executive Committee and Board of Coun- ognizing them for their significant and ongoing tigious award upon an older adult whose ac- selors. During the design and construction of contributions to our communities. complishments are particularly laudable. As the new Health Center campus, Jerry’s vast f one of our nation’s foremost cardiothoracic knowledge and experience in large-scale real surgeons, Dr. Lemole is certainly deserving of estate development have been invaluable to COMMENDING JOSEE DUCHES- such an honor. Saint John’s. NEAU’S 25 YEARS OF PUBLIC Following his graduation from Villanova Uni- Jerry’s commitment to Saint John’s is SERVICE TO THE HOUSE OF REP- versity in 1958 and after earning his doctor of matched by his wife and 60 year life-long part- RESENTATIVES medicine degree from Temple University in ner, Pat, whose contributions have touched 1962, Dr. Lemole completed an internship at everyone in the Saint John’s family. As one of HON. ADAM H. PUTNAM Staten Island University and his residency at the founding members of the Irene Dunne OF FLORIDA Temple University Hospital. From 1967 to Guild, she continues to be an integral part of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1969, Dr. Lemole received cardiac training this important support group. She is a com- Sunday, September 28, 2008 from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, mittee member of the Women’s Health Initia- Texas. Serving as an instructor in surgery at tive and serves on several fundraising event Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today Baylor in 1968, he was part of the surgical committees. Pat has graciously hosted count- to honor Josee Duchesneau, who has admi- team that performed the first successful heart less dinners and special events in their home rably served this House and the 12th District transplant in the United States. to introduce friends and neighbors to Saint of Florida for 25 years. She began her career Returning to Temple University in 1969, Dr. John’s. working for Congressman Andy Ireland in Lemole quickly made his mark on the Tri-State The Epsteins’ dedication to Saint John’s is 1983 in his Lakeland office. Josee then contin- area, performing the first coronary bypass that rivaled only by their pride for the State of Cali- ued her service to the people of Florida when same year. At 32, he became Chief of fornia. Jerry is a true real estate visionary and Congressman Charles Canady was elected to Cardiothoracic Surgery at Temple University, since 1952 has been involved in the develop- that seat in 1992. Chief of Surgery at Deborah Heart and Lung ment, construction and management of major Upon my election to Congress in 2000, Center at 35, and a full professor of surgery building projects in Los Angeles. One of the Josee joined my staff bringing years of experi- at Temple University at 38, making him one of highlights of his extremely successful career in ence, wisdom and dedication to public service. the youngest individuals in the United States real estate is the development of Marina del Since then, she has tirelessly worked for thou- to achieve such a position. Dr. Lemole re-lo- Rey, the largest pleasure boat harbor commu- sands of constituents in central Florida as well cated to Delaware in 1986 in order to estab- nity in the world. as servicing as a mentor to her colleagues. lish our State’s first open heart surgery pro- Jerry’s leadership in civic affairs extends to The many constituents in the 12th District of gram, where he has since continued to save all sectors of the community and he has Florida owe the successful outcome of their numerous lives as well as train and mentor proudly served every California governor since complex casework to Josee Duchesneau. other promising surgeons on the staff in the Ronald Reagan on state boards and commis- Josee’s work on immigration cases, among Christiana Care Health System. He also sions, including the California Transportation others, has helped countless people experi- serves on the staff at A.I. Dupont Hospital in Commission and California High Speed Rail ence the true American Dream. The unparal- Wilmington, Delaware, along with several hos- Authority, City of Los Angeles Board of Airport leled efforts on behalf of constituents and their pitals in the Greater Philadelphia area. Commissioners and Los Angeles State Build- loved ones have made life changing impacts As an accomplished physician and brilliant ing Authority, all of which he served as presi- throughout central Florida. instructor, Dr. Lemole has lectured extensively dent. Josee has dedicated her entire career to and authored many articles for various publi- A dedicated student of history, Jerry collects serving those in the 12th Congressional Dis- cations. He has served as a visiting professor memorabilia associated with the Founding Fa- trict and embodies everything that the Amer- at several colleges and universities both in the thers and other great American statesmen. He ican taxpayer deserves in a civil servant. The United States and abroad, including the Uni- is perhaps most proud of the collection he re- House of Representatives, the State of Florida versity of Istanbul, where he performed Tur- cently donated to the Colonial Williamsburg and our entire nation owe Josee a debt of key’s first successful coronary bypass surgery Foundation, which included an original copy of gratitude for the service she has provided to in 1982. the Declaration of Independence: plus docu- so many. I know I speak for her colleagues in I thank and acknowledge Dr. Gerald Lemole ments and letters signed by every signatory of Washington, DC, and Bartow when I say we for his dedicated service to our nation and the

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In appreciation, Msgr. f trative support. McAndrews is being presented with a ‘‘Found- Breakdown of the Requested Funding: ers’’ award by EEI. EARMARK DECLARATION $750,000 for Design and Test Equipment. EEI has also been blessed with the fine co- $350,000 for Laboratory Supplies and operation of Wachovia Bank, now under the HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH Equipment. leadership of Thomas F. Capone, Area Execu- OF NEW JERSEY $550,000 for Man Hours for Chemists, Engi- tive Officer. Wachovia is also being honored IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES neers, Technicians. by EEI with its ‘‘Partners in Caring’’ award this $150,000 Administrative, Travel, Sunday, September 28, 2008 year. $200,000 Research Institutes. Madam Speaker, please join me in con- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, Though this program is specifically directed gratulating Ecumenical Enterprises Inc. for the I submit the following: at the EMALS system controlled by NAVAIR, extraordinary leadership in community service Requesting Member: Rep. CHRISTOPHER H. McGee Industries plans to include updates it has provided for four decades during which SMITH. pertinent to NAVSEA. Corrosion issues and it has touched the lives of thousands of people Bill Number: H.R. 2638. improved corrosion protection are a problem and endeared itself to multiple generations Account: Research, Development, Test and throughout all military branches due to the age who lives have been comforted and enriched Evaluation, Navy Account. of existing equipment and the harsh environ- by its very existence. ments which they must operate in success- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: McGee f Industries Incorporated. fully. Thus, this program offers conditioned Address of Requesting Entity: Nine maintenance improvements for the Navy, HONORING DON CHARLEVOIX ON Crozerville Road, PO Box 2425, Aston, PA Army, Air Force, Marines and the Coast HIS RETIREMENT AS SHERIFF 19014. Guard. OF DICKINSON COUNTY, MICHI- Description of Request: The next generation f GAN aircraft carriers will be built using new-tech- CONGRATULATING ECUMENICAL nology that replaces the traditional steam ENTERPRISES INC. ON ITS 40TH HON. BART STUPAK catapults with an Electromagnetic Aircraft ANNIVERSARY OF PROVIDING OF MICHIGAN Launch System (EMALS). The environment SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES around aircraft carrier catapults is among the NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA most corrosive (i.e. seawater spray, heat, deck Sunday, September 28, 2008 contaminants) with which the Navy must con- Mr. STUPAK. Madam Speaker, I rise to rec- tend. No reliable corrosion or fracture data ex- HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI ognize Dickinson County Sheriff Don ists for the new EMALS materials and configu- OF PENNSYLVANIA Charlevoix. Sheriff Charlevoix, Dickinson ration operating in a catapult-like environment. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES County, Michigan’s longest serving sheriff, will A T & E program initiated to develop design- Sunday, September 28, 2008 retire at the end of this year after 31 years in specific corrosion data under simulated cata- Mr. KANJORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise law enforcement. As a former Michigan State pult conditions needs to be continued in order today to ask you and my esteemed colleagues Trooper, I have a special appreciation for the to permit further design refinement, that will: in the House of Representatives to pay tribute service of public servants like Sheriff (1) prevent premature component failures (2) to Ecumenical Enterprises Inc., of Dallas, Charlevoix, and I ask that you, Madam Speak- minimize costly fleet maintenance and (3) en- Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, for 40 years of er, and the entire U.S. House of Representa- hance operational readiness. providing quality housing to those with low or tives, join me in paying tribute to his 20 years Corrosion protection is an important element moderate incomes and those who are elderly, of service with the Dickinson County Sheriff’s in producing a durable, highly reliable EMALS handicapped or disabled. Department. that will meet or exceed all Navy performance Recognizing the need for such housing in Sheriff Charlevoix started his law enforce- goals. It can be expected that unforeseen cor- the late 1960s, a group of concerned religious ment career in 1977 with the Northern Michi- rosion issues will arise as full-scale develop- and lay leaders headed by the late Rev. Dr. gan University Public Safety Department from ment, testing, and implementation of the Jule Ayers and Monsignor Donald McAndrews 1977 to 1983. He worked for the Marinette EMALS proceeds. There is a window to gen- began meeting to discuss ways and means to City Police Department for a short time, and erate corrosion data and recommend changes address this growing housing issue. then the Norway Police Department from 1983 through 2009. Corrosion fatigue and stress That effort led to the formation of Ecumeni- to 1988 prior to being elected sheriff in 1989. corrosion cracking are critical problems that if cal enterprises Inc. sponsored by four diverse Sheriff Charlevoix instituted many changes addressed correctly, would improve perform- but socially committed religious bodies includ- in the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office over ance, extend their life cycle and lower Oper- ing the First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes- the years and developed an outstanding and ation and Maintenance costs for the carriers Barre; the Roman Catholic Diocese of Scran- dedicated staff of law enforcement officers and and their test facilities. Fracture mechanics ton, the Jewish Federation of Greater Wilkes- employees. In addition to guiding the office testing of various corrosion control alternatives Barre and the Metropolitan Lutheran Council through several expansion projects, Don in a realistically simulated environment is re- of Wyoming Valley. Charlevoix continued to acquire numerous quired to resolve these concerns. Subsequently, this fledgling agency began grants and successfully maintained and devel- Detailed Finance Plan—McGee Industries: experimenting with single family home devel- oped valuable programs such as D.A.R.E., The total cost of this program has been valued opment and later moved into larger, multi-fam- Marine, Snowmobile, ORV Patrols as well as at $3,000,000. We will need to design and de- ily, apartment complexes in Wilkes-Barre City, airport and courthouse security programs. velop load frames that will replicate the harsh Dallas Borough and Wyoming Borough. EEI at As a former president of the Michigan Sher- catapult trough environment. Test equipment this time also began addressing the needs of iff’s Association, Sheriff Charlevoix is widely will need to be built that simulates the heat ex- the elderly, the disabled and the handicapped. recognized by his peers as one of Michigan’s tremes, vibration effects, various deck con- As EEI moved into the 1980s, it realized top sheriffs. He was instrumental in forging a taminate and their effects on corrosion. All of there was a need for housing for those who truly cooperative working relationship among these parameters will need to be monitored on could no longer live independently. After a tre- law enforcement agencies, county officials and a periodic basis to assure that we are simu- mendous effort, EEI began the construction of numerous local governmental entities. In addi- lating the EMALS operating conditions. At a skilled nursing facility in 1983. tion to overseeing a staff of 61 full and part- present we plan to evaluate more than 20 dif- In due course, EEI developed more housing time employees at the Sheriff’s Office and ferent chemicals and coatings. facilities in West Pittston Borough, Kingston Correctional Center, Sheriff Charlevoix always

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He is the ulti- as your sheriff has truly been a pleasure and and has announced his plans to retire early in mate gentleman professional.’’ Rick Sohn of I will always look back fondly upon the many 2009. Before this Congress adjourns for the Lone Rock Timber Management Company wonderful memories and relationships that we year, I wanted to share some thoughts about says ‘‘Craig is a peacemaker and is inclusive have developed over the years.’’ what a special individual Craig is and the posi- of other interests in forestry. He knows who Don Charlevoix and his wife, Teresa, have tive impact he has made on so many Orego- his friends and allies are and brings us all to- a wonderful family and he hopes to spend nians. gether, and has created so many alliances more time with them when he retires. He Craig Hanneman was born and raised in that serve us well. He also knows his profes- plans to do some traveling and find some time Salem, the capital city of Oregon. He grad- sional adversaries and does not cross the line to ride his motorcycle a little more. The uated from South Salem High School in 1967 with them.’’ Allan Foutch of Miami Corporation Charlevoixs plan on staying in Dickinson and Oregon State University in 1972. Craig Tree Farm says ‘‘Craig has always been a County, in the place they love best. was a phenomenal All-American defensive man of his word, and whatever he does, he Madam Speaker, the dedicated men and end on OSU’s football team, where he played makes sure it is the right thing to do.’’ Dave women who enforce the law to protect their under legendary coach Dee Andros, was team Ivanoff of Hampton Affiliates says ‘‘Craig’s captain, and later inducted into OSU’s Hall of communities rarely receive the praise they de- business know-how, keen intellect, uncanny Fame. This success led to Craig realizing serve. I ask that you and the entire U.S. political instincts and incredible effectiveness every player’s dream of being drafted into and House of Representatives join with me in con- in dealing with elected officials from both sIdes then achieving success in the National Foot- gratulating Sheriff Donald Charlevoix on a job of the political spectrum have greatly contrib- ball League where he played for the Pitts- well done and in wishing him well in his retire- uted to OFIC’s reputation as being one of the burgh Steelers and New England Patriots. most effective trade associations in the na- ment. After years of devout training and extreme f tion.’’ physical and mental endurance on the grid- Madam Speaker, as you can see, Craig CELEBRATING CONNIE VALANOS’ iron, Craig Hanneman didn’t exactly coast into Hanneman is a special leader. I would be re- 90TH BIRTHDAY the next chapter of his professional life when miss, however, if I didn’t note that Craig is his football career concluded. also a great family man. Craig and his wife, Craig owned and managed a 200 acre farm Kathy, an educator, have been married for 34 HON. JERRY LEWIS and forest operation in Polk County, Oregon years. Together they have raised three out- OF CALIFORNIA for seven years after his NFL career, where standing and successful children. Molly is a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he honed his expertise in the agricultural and public servant here in our nation’s capital, natural resource arena. Craig was elected Sunday, September 28, 2008 Paul is an Army Staff Sergeant serving his County Commissioner of Polk County in 1985, second tour in Iraq, and Annie is a junior at Mr. LEWIS of California. Madam Speaker, I and his determination and inclusive ways were Oregon State University. They are as proud of ask you and my colleagues to join me in wish- instrumental in eliminating an inherited county ing a happy 90th birthday to Connie Valanos, their husband and father as he is of them. budget deficit and establishing a $1 million re- My colleagues, please join me in thanking who has become a Capitol Hill institution as serve fund without levying new taxes. Many Craig Hanneman for all he has done for his the owner of the landmark Monocle Res- Oregonians took notice of Craig’s talents and community, state and nation. When Craig re- taurant. effectiveness during his tenure as Commis- tires from full-time leadership in the forest Connie and Helen founded the Monocle in sioner, and this led in 1989 to Craig becoming products industry, he will be sorely missed. 1960 as a young couple. Over the years, lead- the first Administrator of the new Oregon But I can say with confidence he will continue ers from Congress have regularly gathered at Sweet Cherry Commission. Agriculture and for many years to dedicate himself to his com- this fine restaurant to relax with their friends Natural Resources are the backbone of Or- munity and state as he always has, and I look and colleagues. It has often been the scene of egon’s vast rural areas, and during this time forward to as many years of continued great quiet discussions over legislative strategy and Craig became widely known and highly re- friendship with him. resolving differences between Democrats and spected for his leadership skills and integrity. Republicans. In 1990, Craig accepted the position of Gov- f Many a major problem has been solved ernment Affairs Manager at Willamette Indus- HONORING NEBRASKA NATIONAL over a meal at the Monocle. Many a friendship tries, a historic, global forest products com- GUARD was made at these sessions. Politics is at its pany founded in Dallas, Oregon in 1906. I was best when people solve problems by way of a member of the Oregon legislature and first compromise. Connie has always known that HON. ADRIAN SMITH began to work on issues with Craig then, and OF NEBRASKA Democrats and Republicans coming together I am very fortunate that a great friendship fol- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and becoming friends leads to the best of lowed. compromise. Throughout 12 years at Willamette Indus- Sunday, September 28, 2008 Madam Speaker, friends from the House of tries, 2 years at the Weyerhaeuser Company Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, I Representatives and the Senate will be gath- (which bought Willamette Industries in 2002), rise today to honor the men and women of the ering on his birthday October 6 to celebrate and 5 years at OFIC, Craig has achieved a Nebraska National Guard, who have recently the great success of the nearly 50-year-old tremendous list of accomplishments and es- returned from hurricane duty on the Gulf Capitol Hill restaurant. Please join me in wish- tablished a sterling reputation throughout Or- Coast. ing Connie and his entire family a great birth- egon and his industry nationally as a highly ef- Nearly 1,000 Guardsmen were called up day and many more years of success. fective and inspiring leader of great integrity. September 2 to help the Gulf Coast recover f Craig is the forest products industry’s chief from Hurricane Gustav. The deployment was policy leader and political moral compass in the largest out of state domestic emergency A TRIBUTE TO CRAIG HANNEMAN Oregon, and his leadership has guided many response mission in the history of the Ne- very important and complex policy decisions. braska National Guard. HON. GREG WALDEN He always champions science over politics, They were deployed to St. Francisville, Lou- OF OREGON and has a keen sense of when to hold firm. isiana and then to Monroe, Louisiana—north IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Craig’s successes and personal attributes are of Baton Rouge. There they were assigned to simply too numerous to list so I thought shar- security detail, making sure businesses were Sunday, September 28, 2008 ing a few reflections I solicited from some of safe, and homes and families were protected. Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Madam Speaker, I Craig’s industry colleagues would best reveal Other members delivered much needed sup- rise today to draw the attention of our col- the outstanding individual he is. plies and assisted in clean up efforts.

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She married Davis. and women who represent the best of Ne- Irwin Davis, who ran Dave’s Luncheonette in f braska. Allentown for 36 years. Gloria and Irwin raised IN REMEMBRANCE OF PAUL f two children, Shari and Robert, who would go on to bless them with four grandchildren, Pat- NEWMAN EARMARK DECLARATION rick, Lauren, Brandon, and Becca. Gloria studied singing at Juilliard and spent HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH years touring the United States. As the first fe- OF OHIO OF NEW JERSEY male musical director and orchestral conductor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the Lehigh Valley area, Ms. Davis put on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sunday, September 28, 2008 thirty musicals, including Hair, George M. Sunday, September 28, 2008 Cohen, Stop the World I Want to Get Off, Fid- Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, dler on the Roof, Annie, Oliver, No No Na- today to honor the life and legacy of Paul I submit the following: nette, Hello Dolly, and La Cage Aux Folles Newman, distinguished actor, entrepreneur, Requesting Member: Rep. CHRISTOPHER H. and many others. and philanthropist whose intelligent movie SMITH Gloria shared her voice with the world, tour- roles and dedication to promoting the common Bill Number: H.R. 2638 ing across Europe from 1946 to 1948. During good has touched the lives of thousands of Account: Research, Development, Test and the 1950’s, she actively supported our men people. Evaluation, Army Account and women in uniform, participating in three Paul Newman was not only a Hollywood Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Rutgers professional USO tours to entertain the troops legend whose movie roles include ‘‘Butch University in Asia and the South Pacific. Gloria has Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’’ and ‘‘The Address of Requesting Entity: 96 Freling- taught voice lessons to amateur and profes- Hustler,’’ but also an avid philanthropist who huysen Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854–8018 sional singers alike for over forty years, and dedicated his life to creating opportunities for Description of Request: she continues to coach aspiring singers to this the economically disadvantaged and for other This project is a partnership among Rutgers, day. communities of need. He was nominated for The State University of New Jersey, University Madam Speaker, in closing, I would like to ten Oscar Awards and won the best actor of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and offer my sincere gratitude to Gloria Davis for award in 1987 for his role in ‘‘The Color of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. all her work bringing music to the Lehigh Val- Money.’’ Mr. Newman was as big of a social The Center will focus their work in several ley, the United States, and the world. She has activist as he was a movie star. In 1988, he areas: critical infrastructure protection; pre- made our community extremely proud. founded Hole in the Wall Camps—a camp for paredness and response to natural, acci- f children with life-threatening illnesses. Since dental, and intentional disasters; information/ then, camps have been held all over the intelligence assessment and analysis; health HONORING THE LATE world, including in the United States, Italy, Ire- care/hospital preparedness and response; REPRESENTATIVE JO ANN DAVIS land, Hungary, and the United Kingdom, as chemical, biological and radiological counter- well as in parts of Africa and Asia. Almost measures; disaster and terror medicine; emer- HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN 200,000 children with life-threatening illnesses gency communications; emergency response OF VIRGINIA have attended Hole in the Wall Camps, mak- through innovative uses of rail transportation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing it the largest and most successful family of systems; and education and training for first- camps in the world. Sunday, September 28, 2008 responders and local governments, and health In 1982, he founded Newman’s Own natural and engineering professionals. Mr. WITTMAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, food company, whose motto is ‘‘Shameless The application of our unique expertise in I rise today to pause and remember the late exploitation in pursuit of the common good’’, a the combination of mathematical sciences, en- Representative Jo Ann Davis who passed reflection of his compassion, selflessness and gineering, communications, transportation, away last October after a courageous battle dedication to advocating for vulnerable com- medicine and health care, environmental and with breast cancer. munities. Since its founding over 20 years exposure science, basic societal services, and Jo Ann made history in 2000 when she was ago, Newman’s Own has raised over $250 social/behavioral sciences will help prepare the first female Republican elected to the U.S. million dollars in proceeds, all of which is do- the military and the nation in the event of a House of Representatives from the Common- nated to educational and charitable causes natural disaster or terrorist attack. wealth of Virginia. In Congress, she was a around the world. Between the work of Hole in Detailed Financial Plan: passionate advocate for better government, the Wall Camps and Newman’s Own, Mr. Center Administration—$200,000– lower taxes, and a strong defense. Jo Ann Newman has advocated for peace, raised R & D Projects—$700,000 was a tireless advocate for our brave service awareness for various social and economical Info & Intelligence Analysis—$200,000– members. She constantly supported legislation issues, and has worked towards combating Education & Training—$144,000 that strengthened our armed services and im- the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Clinical & Health Care Preparedness and proved benefits for our men and women in Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join Response—$200,000– uniform. me in honoring the life of a true humanitarian Equipment—$156,000 Jo Ann represented the people of the First and legend, Paul Newman, whose inspiration TOTAL—$1,600,000 District of Virginia with distinction. Through her and genius will continue to touch the lives of f service she set an example of courage in the generations to come. face of adversity that we would all do well to f HONORING THE ACCOMPLISH- emulate. MENTS OF GLORIA DAVIS Jo Ann believed that God called her to serv- PERSONAL EXPLANATION ice, and in her years of service to this nation, HON. CHARLES W. DENT Jo Ann’s faith never wavered. She regularly HON. TRENT FRANKS OF PENNSYLVANIA attended the Member’s weekly prayer break- OF ARIZONA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fast, and she was also a co-chair of the 2007 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES National Prayer Breakfast. Sunday, September 28, 2008 Jo Ann truly loved her family and our Sunday, September 28, 2008 Mr. DENT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to thoughts and prayers continue to be with her Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Madam Speaker, honor my constituent, Gloria Davis, for a life- husband of 33 years, Chuck; her two sons on rollcall No. 647 and rollcall No. 662 I was

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Sunday, September 28, 2008 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Every day we enjoy freedoms made pos- Sunday, September 28, 2008 sible by this heroic man and the thousands of Ms. HARMAN. Madam Speaker, the 36th other members of our military who have risked District is known for more than its pristine Mrs. EMERSON. Madam Speaker, in ac- or given their lives to protect us, to ensure that beaches and year-round sunshine. We have cordance with the February 2008 New Repub- the United States remains the land of the free our fair share of beakers and graduated cyl- lican Earmark Standards Guidance, I submit and the home of the brave. inders, too. It is home to groundbreaking sci- the following: I ask my colleagues to join me today in rec- entific discoveries, many of which come out of Requesting Member: Congresswoman JO ognizing the bravery and sacrifice of Staff Sgt. the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute ANN EMERSON. Wayne Carringer, and to thank him for defend- in Torrance, formerly known as Harbor-UCLA Account: Research, Development, Test And ing and preserving the freedoms that each of Research & Education Institute. For the past Evaluation, Army 98 0604710A Night Vision us enjoys today. 55 years, this institution has served as the Systems—Sdd. beating heart of the biomedical research com- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: DRS f munity—the modern cholesterol test and the Technologies, Inc. paramedic model for emergency care are fa- Address of Requesting Entity: 1 McDaniel RETURN THE HERZOG COLLECTION miliar inventions that LA BioMed created. Street, West Plains, MO 65775. TO ITS RIGHTFUL HEIR So, the news that Ken Trevett is leaving LA Description of Request: Provide an earmark BioMed after 7 distinguished years as its CEO of $2,800,000 to complete development and HON. NITA M. LOWEY has left all of us with a sense of genuine loss. qualification of the Common Remote Sta- LA BioMed owes its standing in the industry OF NEW YORK bilized Sensor System (CRS3). This project in large part to Ken’s ability to commercialize has received $2,100,000 in Congressionally IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES its medical successes. His keen business directed funding to date and has been Sunday, September 28, 2008 sense helped efficiently convert new medical matched with $1.3 million in internal recipient discoveries into the technologies that have Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today investment. The total development cost is esti- helped thousands of patients. Ken’s efforts to express my continued deep frustration and mated to be $7.7 million. CRS3 would place propelled LA BioMed’s profile in the industry, concern about the injustice suffered by one of sensor operators under armor, eliminating attracting the best researchers and doctors in my constituents, Martha Nierenberg, an Amer- their exposure to snipers and lED’s. In addi- the country to its laboratories. And its endow- ican citizen and Holocaust survivor whose tion, it would allow the vehicles to conduct sur- ment has nearly quadrupled during his tenure. family’s artwork was stolen by the Nazis and veillance while on the move. This request is Ken’s success in science and business is now is in the hands of the Hungarian govern- consistent with the intended and authorized matched by his extraordinary community serv- ment. Mrs. Nierenberg has fought tirelessly to purpose of the Research, Development, Test ice. He served as a member of the Torrance regain her family’s legacy, yet the Hungarian and Evaluation, Army account. Area Chamber of Commerce, South Bay Eco- government has failed to take morally appro- f nomic Development Partnership, and the LA priate steps to set historic wrongs right by re- Economic Development Corporation, not to HONORING THE MILITARY SERV- turning Mrs. Nierenberg’s artwork. mention numerous board memberships at or- ICE OF STAFF SERGEANT Mrs. Nierenberg grew up in Budapest, sur- ganizations like the American Heart Associa- WAYNE CARRINGER rounded by the paintings collected by her tion. And Ken has taken time to share his ex- grandfather, Mor Lipot Herzog, an avid art col- pertise and wisdom in classrooms across the HON. HEATH SHULER lector who amassed one of the largest private South Bay with the next generation of sci- collections of art in Hungary. When Hitler’s OF NORTH CAROLINA entists, doctors, and businessmen. troops invaded and occupied Hungary in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As a member of my ‘‘Medicine Cabinet,’’ March 1944, the Hungarian police and the Sunday, September 28, 2008 Ken’s voice, though I often rib him about his Nazi SS stole the Herzog family art collection Boston accent, has played a substantial role in Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today as part of the Nazi genocidal efforts to strip helping shape my decisions on health care to honor the life and service of Staff Sergeant Jews of their lives and property. A young Mrs. policy. His absence will be strongly felt. Wayne Carringer of Robbinsville, North Caro- Nierenberg escaped Hungary and eventually I join those whose lives Ken has touched in lina, a courageous and highly decorated World became an American citizen. wishing him and his family continued success War II veteran who was held for almost three After WWII, Hungary, under control of a to- at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical and a half years as a prisoner of war. talitarian government, came into possession of Research in San Antonio, TX. paintings that had been part of the Herzog Staff Sgt. Carringer enlisted in the Army in f September of 1939. He survived what has be- Collection. Some of these paintings were even come known as the Bataan Death March, the displayed in state-owned museums in Buda- HONORING DENNIS J. MAUFORT march from Mariveles to San Fernando where pest and were described as belonging to the ON HIS RETIREMENT AS AREA the soldiers, already malnourished and weak, Herzog Collection. Despite agreeing to the DIRECTOR OF THE USDA IN THE were brutally tortured or killed by the Japa- 1998 Washington Conference on Holocaust UPPER PENINSULA nese. Era-Assets, the government of Hungry has still At the end of the march, the soldiers were not returned all of the Nierenberg family’s art. HON. BART STUPAK transported to Camp O’Dell, which Staff Sgt. Under the Washington Principles, which the OF MICHIGAN Carringer has described as a death factory. government endorsed, Hungary is required to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He was placed into the Zero Ward, the build- try to come to a just and fair resolution of ing where the Japanese put the soldiers that claims to Holocaust looted property. Today, I Sunday, September 28, 2008 were expected to die. Eventually, he was call on President Solyom and Prime Minister Mr. STUPAK. Madam Speaker, I rise to rec- moved to work in the Japanese coal mines, Ferenc Gyurcsany to take a moral stand, rec- ognize Mr. Dennis Maufort on his retirement where he endured starvation, malnutrition, tor- tify past wrongs, and return the Herzog collec- from the United States Department of Agri- ture, beatings, solitary confinement, malaria tion to its rightful heir, Martha Nierenberg. This culture. Mr. Maufort will be retiring as Area Di- and slave labor. His weight plummeted to injustice has gone on for far too long and must rector for USDA in the Upper Peninsula after what he estimated was 80 to 85 pounds. After be put right immediately. more than 37 years. I ask that you, Madam

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These are He has worked in city and county government our community, State, and country. just a few of Dennis Maufort’s many accom- continuously since then and, through his hard Born and raised in Menominee, MI, Dennis plishments since he started working at USDA. work, has helped improve many communities Maufort is a native of Michigan’s Upper Penin- Madam Speaker, Mr. Maufort has been a in California. sula and has been proud to serve his fellow vital asset to USDA Rural Development during John Tooker came to my congressional dis- community members these many years. Den- his career. His contact with the communities trict in 1991 as the city manager for Yucaipa, nis Maufort and his wife, Karen, have been he has served has increased the quality of life California. Since his arrival, the city of Yucaipa married for 34 years. Together they have two for countless citizens in Michigan. I ask that has always passed a balanced budget. In ad- wonderful children. Dennis was active in you and the entire U.S. House of Representa- dition to his good fiscal housekeeping, Mr. coaching minor league baseball for 4 years tives join me in congratulating Dennis Maufort Tooker has been instrumental in building up and senior league baseball for 5 years in on a job well done and in wishing him well in the parks and community recreation areas Gladstone while his children were young. He his retirement. during his tenure. He negotiated the purchase also served as his daughter’s fifth and sixth f of 32.5 acres for a community park site in grade basketball coach. 1996 and, in the years following, oversaw the Dennis Maufort graduated from Western IN HONOR OF TAIWAN’S NATIONAL construction of a Community Park, Community Michigan University in 1971 with a degree in DAY Center, City Hall and Fire Station No.3. agriculture and a minor in general business. In addition, the Teen Center and Senior He went to work for what was then called the HON. JIM RAMSTAD Center have been enlarged and remodeled USDA Farmers Home Administration in June OF MINNESOTA and numerous city parks have been ren- 1971 as an Assistant County Supervisor in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ovated. With the local community college, the Marquette County Office. He served the resi- Sunday, September 28, 2008 city purchased an Olympic size swimming pool dents of Marquette, Dickinson, and Alger which will be placed in a beautiful new facility Mr. RAMSTAD. Madam Speaker, I rise Counties, providing single-family home loans for the entire community. The residents of today as a proud member of the Congres- and working with area farmers to provide loan Yucaipa and their families have these great sional Taiwan Caucus to congratulate Taiwan and grant assistance. Dennis moved to Esca- places to relax in no small part due to John’s on its 97th National Day on October 10th. naba in 1977 as Farmers Home Administration The people of Taiwan have many reasons leadership. County Supervisor. When the District Office to celebrate and be proud of their country. Mr. Speaker, John Tooker and his wife are was created in 1978 in Escanaba, he became Having elected President Ma Ying-jeou, the the proud grandparents of a baby grandson, the District Director, supervising six county of- Taiwanese have returned the KMT party back Luke Jonathan Tooker, who was born last fices located in Escanaba, Marquette, Ewen, to power, thereby effectively passing Hunting- month. He will now be able to spend a lot Sault Ste. Marie, Petoskey, and Alpena, MI. more time with Luke. Please join me in wish- During the farm crisis in the 1980s, Mr. ton’s ‘‘two-turnover test of democratic consoli- dation.’’ By successfully transitioning from one ing John Tooker health and happiness in his Maufort became involved in the Upper Penin- retirement and thank him for his many years sula Market Livestock recordkeeping project at party to another and back to the original party, the people of Taiwan have proven their de- of dedicated service. the Upper Peninsula State Fair. Each person f involved in 4–H who is raising an animal for mocracy is flourishing. Today, Taiwan is a vibrant democracy with sale at the fair must submit a record book for EARMARK DECLARATION a strong market economy thanks to its strong his or her livestock project documenting how ties with the United States. Under the new Ma the animal was raised and recording feed and administration, Taiwan will only seek to fortify HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH maintenance cost for the animal. Dennis these ties and continue to prosper as a nation. OF NEW JERSEY spearheaded the committee of employees who Mr. Speaker, I would also be remiss if I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES volunteered their time to review and analyzed didn’t take this opportunity to push for the the record books, interviewed the students, Sunday, September 28, 2008 111th Congress to pass a Free Trade Agree- and awarded the ribbons. The committee con- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, ment with Taiwan. Taiwan is the United sists of employees from USDA Rural Develop- I submit the following: States’ ninth largest trading partner, with trade ment, Farm Service Agency, and Farm Credit Requesting Member: Rep. CHRISTOPHER H. flows between the two totaling $64.6 billion Services. Mr. Maufort has also served on the SMITH. last year. A Free Trade Agreement would ex- Dairy Science Advisory Council and as an ad- Bill Number: H.R. 2638. pand trade and improve economic growth, visor for the Rotational Grazing Project with Account: Military Construction, Navy Ac- provide enhanced opportunities for U.S. busi- Michigan State University. count. nesses and support an important democratic USDA Farmers Home Administration is now Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Naval ally in a strategic region. It is time we put our USDA Rural Development, and Mr. Maufort Weapons Station (NWS) Earle. differences aside and passed this legislation works out of the agency’s office in Gladstone, Address of Requesting Entity: Colts Neck, which is long overdue. MI. He has been instrumental in developing a New Jersey. working relationship between the Native Amer- f Description of Request: This project will up- ican Tribes in the Upper Peninsula and USDA A TRIBUTE TO YUCAIPA, CALI- grade the Main Gate located at Naval Weap- Rural Development. The Gladstone Office FORNIA, CITY MANAGER JOHN ons Station (NWS) Earle. These upgrades will processed the first Tribal Loan in the State of TOOKER provide the proper Anti-terrorism Force Protec- Michigan because of Mr. Maufort’s personal tion (AT/FP) measures required for current se- dedication to the application. HON. JERRY LEWIS curity and terrorist threats. Construction will Dennis Maufort has been a tremendous consist of the following: gate access realign- OF CALIFORNIA asset to the Upper Peninsula and all of Michi- ment; reinforced ornamental fencing along the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gan over the course of his 37 years with public highway; new security fencing sur- USDA. He processed the first USDA loan for Sunday, September 28, 2008 rounding guardhouse area; removal of existing a Michigan hospital in the 1970s at Munising Mr. LEWIS of California. Madam Speaker, I guard house; and removal of existing parking Memorial Hospital, and he also was instru- rise today to honor John Tooker, a fine public areas; hardened guard house, intrusion detec- mental in coordinating the first Hydroelectric servant who has dedicated the past 17 years tion system (IDS), local area network (LAN), Power Loan in Norway, MI, in the early 1980s. to making the city of Yucaipa, California, a and base wide alarm duress system; site light- More recently Mr. Maufort worked with the better place to live. After serving as city man- ing with connections tied into existing gener- County Board for Keweenaw County in pro- ager for all but 2 years of Yucaipa’s cityhood, ator; raised median; rejection area for privately viding assistance for the Keweenaw Mountain Mr. Tooker has announced his retirement. owned vehicles (POVs); permanent vehicle in- Lodge in Cooper Harbor, MI. Mr. Maufort also A native Californian, John Tooker was bitten spection shelter with CCTV, for one truck and worked with the city of Houghton to obtain a by the public service bug early in his life, grad- two POVs side by side; undercarriage video

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We will He has bent the ears of local, state and fed- parking for Family/Housing Services and to continue to work together to help our home eral politicians to make sure veterans get Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD); construct state just as our constituents have helped one better treatment and raised a stink if he new connector road to EOD; demolish existing another. didn’t like the answers he got. pass and identification office; construct new As the saying goes, the colder the weather, Robinson helped the post move from an old building on Main Street into what is now an pass/i.d, within new inspection facility and pro- the warmer the hearts. Chicagoans have ex- 11,000-square-foot building down the block. vide 54 parking spaces. perience braving freezing winters, but in times He brought the first black member into the NWS Earle has been fortunate to not expe- of need, they have the warmest hearts. I com- post decades ago, walking in with an arm on rience serious assaults or threats; however, mend the men and women who volunteered to the guy’s shoulders saying, ‘‘Meet one of us.’’ continued operations without major security help their neighbors. With families rebuilding But now it is over. Robinson, 77, has given improvements could result in exposing NWS homes and lives after these floods, that good- up his commander’s hat. He didn’t run in the Earle’s valuable assets and personnel to ter- will and those good works will go a long way recent yearly post elections. ‘‘It was time for somebody else to lead,’’ he rorist activity. to rebuilding neighborhoods like Albany Park, said. Detailed Financial Plan: and I am committed to making sure that Chi- That somebody else is Ray Bentley, elected The majority of the funding (approximately cago has the tools and funds we need to com- the new commander, but even Bentley said $6.5 M) will be used for Electronic and Me- plete the job. following Robinson isn’t easy. ‘‘The man is a legend,’’ Bentley said. chanical Utilities and Site Improvements, in- f cluding: Area Lighting; Water Distribution; ‘‘Leadership is what Johnnie was always Sanitary Sewer System; Paving and Site Im- TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT MAJOR about.’’ JOHNNIE ROBINSON The post is having a banquet September 27 provements; Storm Water Management; and to honor Robinson, and to name the ball- Demolition. room in his honor. Politicians, combat vet- The rest will fund Special Construction Fea- HON. JOHN M. SPRATT, JR. erans and dignitaries will toast what this tures, which total $1,515,766 M and include: OF SOUTH CAROLINA guy has meant to the little guys who fought in wars. One of those speakers will be Pat Active vehicle barrier—$91,036.00. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Passive vehicle barriers—$270,213.00. Nivens, veterans affairs officer of York Security fencing—$208,801.00. Sunday, September 28, 2008 County, whose job it is to help veterans get Automatic traffic controls/devices— benefits. Robinson is respected and well- Mr. SPRATT. Madam Speaker, I wish to call known around the country in veterans’ cir- $245,648.00. the attention of the House to a remarkable cit- cles as a veterans’ rights advocate, Nivens Inspection enclosure (truck/car)— izen, Sergeant Major Johnnie Robinson, of said. $85,977.00. Rock Hill, SC. Johnnie Robinson served for 27 To outsiders, the VFW might look like a f years in the Army, including tours in Korea smoky barroom where old vets drink cold and Vietnam, and rose to the rank of Com- beer and tell war stories. That it is at times, IN RECOGNITION OF CHICAGOANS mand Sergeant Major. When he retired from and few places are as tough as at the bar rail HELPING THEIR NEIGHBORS of the VFW if somebody is a boaster who the Army, he kept on serving. For 22 years he FOLLOWING THIS MONTH’S can’t back up claims about heroism or com- was Quartermaster and Commander of VFW FLOODING bat. Post 2889 in Rock Hill, SC, and also State But the VFW is a lot more, offering vet- Commander of the VFW. Under his leader- erans advocacy and assistance and helping HON. RAHM EMANUEL ship, Post 2889 became one of the largest with community functions ranging from OF ILLINOIS posts in the State, and by everyone’s esti- scholarships to flower sales for deceased vet- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mation, one of the best. Among his proudest erans’ children. Robinson is not to be found accomplishments: handsome new quarters, a at the bar. Sunday, September 28, 2008 But he has been found where soldiers are building 11,000 square feet large. since joining the post more than 30 years Mr. EMANUEL. Madam Speaker, I rise Johnnie Robinson has passed the torch to a today to recognize the firefighters, police offi- ago. When a group of area National Guards- new generation, and stepped down as com- men went to Iraq and then Afghanistan, Rob- cers, sanitation workers, and other mander, but to commemorate all that he has inson led the drive for the post to adopt the Chicagoans who pitched in to help their neigh- done for veterans, the VFW, and Post 2889 in whole unit so money could be raised for fam- bors in the Albany Park neighborhood and particular, the post today is naming its ball- ilies. other areas affected by record flooding earlier room for him. Robinson then worked to enlist those men this month. from 178th Combat Engineers in the VFW Madam Speaker, I ask permission to enter when those men came home: More than 60 of When I toured the Albany Park area Sunday into the RECORD the following account from before last—after 3 straight days of hard rain those newest vets joined. the Rock Hill Herald of Johnnie Robinson’s ‘‘This is their VFW, not mine,’’ Robinson and a rising river—I saw streets, parks, side- service to community and country, and not said. ‘‘We serve combat veterans, and we walks, and backyards underneath the flood- least, to veterans and the VFW. serve the community. I only hope I serve waters. Chicago bungalows line these streets, [From the Herald of Rock Hill, SC] both.’’ and no amount of sandbags could prevent the Robinson himself—not a representative— VFW LEGEND PAVED THE WAY FOR LOCAL floodwaters that submerged streets, sidewalks attends every local military send-off, every VETS and parks from pouring in. welcome home. Why? Maybe it’s two wars Few places are known to a city by one face But rather than chaos, I saw neighbors help- and 27 years in the Army ending up as a com- like Rock Hill’s Veterans of Foreign Wars mand sergeant major—the highest enlisted ing neighbors, and a coordinated response Post 2889 is known by Johnnie Robinson. rank there is. from Chicago’s city workers and the Army For most of the past 22 years, Robinson has He joined as a teenage kid straight off the Corps of Engineers. The city of Chicago co- been commander of the almost 500-member cotton-chopping fields of rural Lancaster ordinated emergency services to be acces- post, among the largest in the state. The few County. He was in the Nevada desert for sible with a telephone call to 311, and Alder- other years, he was quartermaster in charge atomic bomb tests, the cold killings of men and other elected officials were on the of raising and accounting for the post’s Korea, the hot killings of Vietnam. He front lines ensuring residents’ safety and orga- money. doesn’t have to read about Agent Orange—he Robinson has spoken about service and nizing the clean-up and rebuilding efforts. lived through it, and he has lived through community to throngs at the local football cancer because of it. Now that the flood waters have receded, I stadium and to small groups of students. He ‘‘I came home from Korea to California on am working across party lines with my col- has helped raise and give tens of thousands a ship, then took a bus across the country to leagues from all over Cook County and all of dollars for veterans, widows and the chil- Columbia,’’ Robinson said. ‘‘I had to take an- over Illinois to make sure that our State has dren of veterans. other bus to Lancaster. I couldn’t say I was

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He’ll f best possible information when making deci- pull in driving his red pickup truck, with an sions on these issues. old South Carolina license plate from 1990 on REINTRODUCTION OF THE REVI- TALIZING CITIES THROUGH EBRI is an extremely rare organization in the front bumper. this town: It does not take policy positions, The plate says disabled veteran. The tag PARKS ENHANCEMENT (RECIPE) number states simply that Robinson was and ACT and it does not lobby. Rather than trying to tell remains in this city: ‘‘VFW 1.’’ Congress and the Federal Government what we should do on health and retirement issues, f HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY instead it simply reports what the facts are— OF NEW YORK CONGRATULATING MISSION and what the likely results are likely to be from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPECIALIST MICHAEL T. GOOD different policy options. Substance, reliability, Sunday, September 28, 2008 credibility: That’s what I expect when I see HON. BETTY SUTTON Mrs. MALONEY. Madam Speaker, today, I work from EBRI. OF OHIO reintroduce legislation, the Revitalizing Cities Because EBRI is nonpartisan, its data and Through Parks Enhancement, RECIPE, Act, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES analyses are trusted and used by Members of that would establish a $10 million grant pro- both sides of the aisle. As we in Congress Sunday, September 28, 2008 gram for qualified, nonprofit, community continue to address the important health- and Ms. SUTTON. Madam Speaker, I would like groups, allowing them to lease municipally- retirement-related challenges facing our coun- to congratulate Mission Specialist Michael T. owned vacant lots and transform these areas try, it is extremely important that we have a re- Good on his upcoming trip into space aboard into parks. Parks and gardens created with the liable source of information to turn to like the Space Shuttle Atlantis. grants will not only provide safe places to EBRI. And in a town as transient as Wash- Mission Specialist Good is one of seven as- gather, but will increase property values as ington, EBRI also is remarkable for the depth tronauts who will fly on the shuttle’s fifth and well. The grants will be available from the of knowledge, institutional memory, and tenure final mission to service the Hubble Space Tel- Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of its first and only CEO, Dallas Salisbury, escope. This 11-day flight will include five to groups who have met standards of financial who has led the institute ever since it opened spacewalks to make repairs to the telescope, security, and who have histories of serving its doors 30 years ago. The institute has never extending its life into the next decade. their communities. To further ensure that wavered from its original mission of objective Mission Specialist Good is a native of these grants are used to make lasting positive research and education. Broadview Heights, Ohio, in the 13th Congres- changes, land improved and made into open I offer my congratulations to EBRI on its sional District. He attended Brecksville- community space under this legislation must three decades of service. With health care and Broadview Heights High School, located in be available for use as open space from the retirement coverage becoming ever-more im- Brecksville, Ohio, Which is also located in my government for at least 7 years. portant to our constituents, and the policy congressional district. His wife Joan is also f choices becoming ever-more complex and dif- from Broadview Heights. The couple has three IN HONOR OF THE 30TH ANNIVER- ficult, we will need their contributions and children, Bryan, Jason, and Shannon. SARY OF THE EMPLOYEE BEN- knowledge more than ever in the years to Mission Specialist Good is a distinguished EFIT RESEARCH INSTITUTE come. graduate of the University of Notre Dame with both a B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineer- f ing. HON. EARL POMEROY As a colonel in the United States Air Force, OF NORTH DAKOTA PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he has logged over 2,100 hours in more than 30 different aircraft. Sunday, September 28, 2008 HON. RAHM EMANUEL Good was selected as a mission specialist Mr. POMEROY. Madam Speaker, 2008 by NASA in July 2000. Following 2 years of marks the 30th anniversary of the Employee OF ILLINOIS training and evaluation he was assigned tech- Benefit Research Institute (EBRI). I rise to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nical duties in the Astronaut Office Advanced congratulate them on their three decades of Sunday, September 28, 2008 Vehicles Branch and the Space Shuttle important work and the unique role they con- Branch. tinue to serve for us here in Congress, the Mr. EMANUEL. Madam Speaker, I was un- On October 14, 2008, at approximately news media, and the public. avoidably absent from the Chamber for rollcall 10:19 p.m., Mission Specialist Michael Good EBRI was created in response to enactment vote 656 on September 26, 2008. Had I been and the crew of the Space Shuttle Atlantis will of the Employee Retirement Income Security present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’

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