February 22, 1989 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2499 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES-Wednesday, February 22, 1989 The House met at 2 p.m. stead, he became a chemist assistant, wreath-laying ceremony today at the Father Anthony Dranginis, pastor, and later entered the U.S. Marine Washington Monument for the ob­ St. Alphonsus Church, Baltimore, MD, Corps in 1943. He served our country servance of George Washington's offered the following prayer: with distinction in Saipan, Iwo Jima, Birthday, the gentlewoman from 0 Heavenly Father, we are proud to and Okinawa until the end of the war. South Carolina [Mrs. PATTERSON] and be Americans and not ashamed to In 1947, he came to Baltimore, the gentleman from Pennsylvania admit that we are Lithuanians. Dear where he became very active in the [Mr. RIDGE] be inserted in today's God, keep us mindful, that liberty is Lithuanian community, assisting Lith­ CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. not only to be loved and enjoyed but uanian immigrants in resettling in the The SPEAKER. Is there objection also to be lived, that freedom does not United States. He also was active in to the request of the gentleman from mean the right to do as we please, but Lithuanian Post 154 of the American California? rather the responsibility to do what is Legion, and became commander of There was no objection. right. that post in 1949. As commander, he Grant, 0 Lord, that these United helped develop the Post Everlasting REMARKS OF HON. TOM RIDGE States of America may always be a for­ I am proud to represent my colleagues in Services at the installation of new offi­ the House of Representatives today as we tress of hope and freedom for all the cers, which is still part of the Ameri­ remember and honor a great leader, states­ enslaved nations of the world, that the can Legion State Convention every man, and patriot, George Washington. leaders of our country would lead us in year. I am equally proud to represent millions the ways of peace and continue to While working with the Lithuanian of American veterans in saluting the first work with courage and wisdom for the community, Father Dranginis saw his soldier president, George Washington. freedom of Lithuania and all the ens­ true calling. In 1951, he entered And as citizens, we are all proud to honor laved peoples. Amen. Mount St. Mary's Seminary and was an American who served his country so faithfully and well both in war and in peace, ordained as a priest on May 26, 1956. George Washington. THE JOURNAL Assigned to St. Alphonsus Parish, he He was a man of great vision. He saw a spent 32 years of his priesthood in The SPEAKER. The Chair has ex­ land pledged to democracy and to freedom. service to this church, first as assist­ He understood the need for constant vigi­ amined the Journal of the last day's ant pastor and now as pastor. Also, he lance and sacrifice to sustain it. First as a proceedings and announces to the writes a column for a weekly Lithuani­ soldier and then as president, Washington House his approval thereof. an newspaper, and his column, "The was constantly striving to preserve what he Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Chaplain's Corner," appears in several called the "sacred fire of liberty." Journal stands approved. As a veteran, I and millions of other men publications, including the Free State and women, like Washington and his Conti­ Warrior, the American Legion maga­ nental Army, have tried to preserve that PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE zine, and the Department of Maryland fire of liberty. Washington's service, as all The SPEAKER. The gentleman Monthly Journal. other veterans, was rooted in a desire to pro­ from California [Mr. ANDERSON] will I want to thank Father Dranginis tect liberty, both here and abroad. lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. for being with us today, and to wish Today, as we stand before this majestic Mr. ANDERSON led the Pledge of him continuing success in his dedicat­ monument located symbolically in the ed work both in the church and in the middle of the capital city, we are reminded Allegiance as follows: that the man for whom it is named, George I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the community. Washington, is also a symbol for America. United States of America, and to the Repub­ His hopes for a land of democracy and jus­ lic for which it stands, one nation, under EXTENDING TIME FOR SUBMIS­ tice are today preserved in the many build­ God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for ings that encircle this monument. His all. SION OF COMMITTEE RULES dream for a strong, united and free nation is FOR PRINTING IN THE today a reality. RECORD Reality, because as Washington correctly FATHER ANTHONY S. Mr. COELHO. Mr. Speaker, I ask envisioned, a nation committed to liberty DRANGINIS unanimous consent that the time per­ will flourish.

0 This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., 0 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. 2500 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 22, 1989 President of the United States. In describ­ he called "the fairest prospect of happiness from the chairman of the House ing that first election in his book, "Presiden­ and prosperity that ever was presented to Democratic Caucus: tial Campaigns," Professor Paul Boller says, men." "The first presidential election in American FEBRUARY 22, 1989. history was throughly undemocratic. There Hon. JAMES WRIGHT, were no primaries, nominating conventions, STATE OF AFFAIRS IN OUR NA­ Speaker of the House, rival candidates, campaign speeches, or de­ TION'S CAPITAL TERMED A NA­ U.S. House of Representatives, bates on public issues; and the American TIONAL DISGRACE Washington, DC. people didn't even get to vote for their DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This letter is to inform Chief Executive. Yet the election of George JOHN CONYERS, Jr., Christopher Wren. It says quite simply, "If to the tragic leadership void that now Chairman, Committee on Government Op­ you would see his monument, look around." erations, House of Representatives, exists in the city where Congress con­ Washington, DC. George Washington's monument is more ducts its business. than just this column of stone. As we stand DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: This is to advise you here in this beautiful city that bears his that Representative Bill Grant's election to name, look around you. As far as you can COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR-­ the Committee on Government Operations see, from the Atlantic coast to far into the MAN OF THE HOUSE DEMO­ has been automatically vacated pursuant to Pacific, this nation of men and women of all CRATIC CAUCUS clause 6(b) of Rule X, effective today. occupations, religions and beliefs is the me­ Sincerely, morial to a citizen who placed his country The SPEAKER laid before the JAMES WRIGHT, ahead of self to ensure the success of what House the following communication The Speaker. February 22, 1989 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2501 APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF. A motion to reconsider was laid on tinue to promote a plan to reclassify it THE NATIONAL COMMISSION the table. from a nonflammable gas to a poison- ON ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFI- ous gas. CIENCY SYNDROME LOW INCOME HOUSING This action is unreasonable, and I The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the PRESERVATION ACT have introduced legislation.to stop it. provisions of section 244(a)(l)(B) of I call my colleagues to immediate Public Law 100-607, the Chair ap- JIM WRIGHT, character. is experiencing will soon become much House of Representatives, Washington, DC. It is time for the Federal Govern- worse if Congress does not act quickly ment to rededicate itself to providing to address the fact that we are about DEAR MR .. SPEAKER: Pursuant to Section affordable housing for every low 127, Public Law 97-377, I hereby appoint income family. Congress can take an to start losing, on a grand scale, our the gentleman from Missouri and ask for its immediate con­ handling of an issue critical to our Na­ rations and State and local housing sideration. tion's agricultural production. agencies to acquire and maintain the The Clerk read the resolution, as fol­ That issue being the Department's stock of low income housing. To truly lows: ridiculous plan to decree that a basic, widely used fertilizer henceforth be solve the problems of homelessness re­ H. RES. 85 treated as a poisonous gas. quires not only providing housing for Resolved, That the following named Mem­ Anhydrous ammonia is one of the people without homes, but also pre­ bers be, and they are hereby, elected to the most beneficial and cost-effective ni­ venting those people who could easily following standing committees of the House become homeless from losing their of Representatives: trogen fertilizers. For more than four Committee on Post Office and Civil Serv­ decades it has been used safely. It cur­ homes. ice: THoMAs J. RIDGE, Pennsylvania; and rently constitutes more than 50 per­ I commend my colleague Mr. ED­ Ron CHANDLER, Washington. cent of American nitrogen fertilizer WARDS for his pursuit of the preserva­ Committee on House Administration: supplies. tion of the low income housing stock JOHN HILER, Indiana. However, the use of this fertilizer is and I urge my colleagues to cosponsor The resolution was agreed to. in jeopardy because bureaucrats con- this important legislation. 2502 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 22, 1989 LEGISLATION TO PROTECT THE Our greatness comes from our diversi­ .new option. Besides financing doctor ELDERLY FROM EVICTION ty and the blood and sweat of immi­ and hospital bills now covered by Med­ Virginia. Mr. bers of the House have written to the Speaker, our Nation faces many press­ HATE CRIMES STATISTICS BILL President of Czechoslovakia, Gustav ing health care needs. While the lOlst Husak, calling for the immediate re­ of the Social Se­ scourge continues, all of us, and our uals would receive a 60-percent income curity Act to force delinquent parents institutions, are also victims. tax credit for their contributions, and to take more responsibility for the I could go on and on with a sad and would be required to use the accumu­ care and welfare of their children. shocking litany of such events. Hate lated funds for their health needs in Single mothers with adult physically crimes are certainly not on the de­ retirement before making claims on or mentally handicapped offspring crease in our Nation. Medicare. By thus reducing claims often must bear single handedly the fi­ What other acts could be more anti­ on-and expenses by-Medicare, our nancial burdens of the costly care that thetical to our ideals and principles? bill can put Medicare on sound finan­ these special individuals require. My We are a nation founded on freedom cial footing for all retirees, including legislation will extend a provision of and the concept of equal rights for all. those who choose not to exercise this the Child Support Enforcement February 22, 1989 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2503 Amendments of 1984 allowing the U.S. we will be very lucky to have any jobs communities opened schools and Treasury to "intercept" a delinquent left in this country. churches, and turned much of our parent's Federal income tax refund prairie and mountains into productive and transfer the intercepted funds to farms and ranches. the party owed the money. LET IT REMIND US: THE ACCOUNTING IS NOT COMPLETE Today we observe the legal signifi­ Federal law states that submission cance of this date in South Dakota's for the interception of funds may be Ohio. Mr. Speaker, meaning to the words, "Enabling Act." is no longer a minor but remains fully in a city full of symbols and symbol­ dependent of the custodial parent due ism, it is only fitting that the very to a mental or physical disability. My head of our Government include a PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO legislation will, however, extend the symbol of ongoing importance and tre­ INTEROPERABILITY law to allow single parents with phys­ mendous concern. ically or mentally handicapped adult The House will soon consider a reso­ Florida jet crashed take more responsibility for the care We owe the families of these men into the 14th Street Bridge in January of th,eir handicapped children. nothing less than the same full meas­ 1982, rescue efforts were hampered by ure of devotion that Americans-still the fact the public safety organiza­ JAPAN IS BUYING AMERICA AT missing-brought to the service of this tions were unable to communicate A RECORD PACE Nation. with each other. Ambulances were sit­ ting by the Potomac waiting to rescue Ronald Reagan's secret their four-wheel drive vehicles and ers, particularly those in small cities and arms sales to Khomeini but also from the rural areas, theirs are likely to be the only deals European leaders have made with blast them from a few feet away, claim bookstores. Thus their decisions will effec­ Khomeini's terrorists and hostage takers. to be helping thin the herd. And it is tively prevent many readers from obtaining The time has come for the international likely some thinning is needed because copies of the novel, and from being able to community to treat Khomeini as the crimi­ of the fire which destroyed much of experience for themselves its fantasy, its wit nal he is. His regime should be subject to an and its literary distinction. the food supply in Yellowstone last economic embargo and be ostracized from year. In the 10 years of his Islamic Revolution, international bodies. Not only because of about the only thing the ayatollah has been Rushdie, but because of all the terror Kho­ But already, 422 buffalo have been able to export is fear-certainly the present meini has loosed upon the world. killed, and today's newspapers report campaign does little to export the nobler that another 225 could be destroyed ideals of the Islamic faith. That fear of mindless assault-until now by hunters. That is one-quarter of the EQUALITY IN ENVIRONMENTAL entire herd-in all likelihood, far more an assault directed against people-has been STANDARDS directed at ideas and against the imagina­ than is needed to correct for the loss tion. United States Senate shall agony and anguish of writing those lution 5. designate. letters back home to their loved ones SEc. 2. The Architect of the Capitol may D 1440 prescribe conditions for physical prepara­ when they were either killed in action, tions with respect to the use of the rotunda missing in action, or yes, taken prison­ Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield authorized by the first section. er. So this tragedy has a special mean­ such time as he may consume to the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ing for me. distinguished gentleman from New gentleman from Alabama [Mr. FLIPPO] The display of the POW /MIA flag in York [Mr. SOLOMON], who has served is recognized for 1 hour. our Nation's Capitol rotunda will be a with such distinction on our Commit­ Mr. FLIPPO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 30 continuing reminder to all who visit tee on Veterans' Affairs until recently minutes to the distinguished gentle­ there th~t we must keep working until being appointed to the Committee on man from Illinois [Mr. MICHEL], who the task is completed. Rules. is the author of the House companion We should continue prodding the Vi­ Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I bill. etnamese Government to be totally thank our Republican leader, the gen­ Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield forthcoming. Our future relations tleman from Illinois [Mr. MICHEL] for myself such time as I may consume. with that government should be based, yielding me this time, and I thank him Mr. Speaker, this resolution provides I believe, in no small measure on their for authorizing this legislation. I look for the display of the POW /MIA flag cooperation in this effort of ours. forward with great anticipation to pas­ in the rotunda of the Capitol and So adopting this resolution today sage of this resolution and the ceremo­ allows the rotunda to be used for ap­ sends a message to all concerned about nies it would authorize. propriate ceremonies on March 9 for the importance we place on achieving Mr. Speaker, as we speak here today, the unveiling of the flag. a resolution of this issue. The POW/ the work of investigating the fate of It is identical as the gentleman indi­ MIA flag is more than a recognition of our MIAs, identifying recovered re­ cated, to a resolution I introduced on a problem. It is a symbol of determina­ mains, and excavating aircraft crash January 27 here in the House. tion, united efforts, and our continu­ sites is at its highest pitch. Display of this flag until such time ing hope. This work would not be possible as there has been a satisfactory ac­ Mr. FLIPPO. Mr. Speaker, I yield today without 8 years of investment in counting of all our American POW's myself such time as I may consume. resources and concern by one man­ and MIA's, is a means of demonstrat­ Mr. Speaker, the resolution before Ronald Reagan who breathed life back ing our national concern and support the House today acknowledges the in to the issue. for our servicemen who are missing in simple truth that the United States of To the extent that we in the Con­ action or unaccounted for. America continues to owe a great debt gress were able to support him in I can think of no better place for to American prisoners of war and this-we did so. The agreement to dis­ this flag to be displayed. The rotunda, those missing in action. The place­ play the POW /MIA flag in the Capitol with its statues· of great Americans ment of the POW /MIA flag in the rotunda was one step we took, to focus like Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Capitol Rotunda reminds both the continuing attention on this vital Jackson, and Grant and the new bust American people and their Congress of issue-a small step, but an important of Martin Luther King is a place fit the great sacrifice made by those who one. for American heroes. have served our country with honor. I was proud to join my colleagues, The flag will be a continuing re­ We must never forget the brave men Congressman SOLARZ and Congress­ minder that we must not rest until a who served their country in Vietnam, man GILMAN, in introducing the House full accounting of our POW/MIA Korea, and World War II. We must version of the resolution that makes heroes has been achieved. never forget the continuing emotional the bill we are considering today possi- February 22, 1989 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2507 ble. As former chairman of the House vides the authority to conduct a cere­ I would also like to take this opportunity to task force concerned with this issue, I mony in the rotunda of the Capitol to discuss legislation which I have introduced ad­ know just how hard these two Mem­ inaugurate the display of the POWI dressing the plight of American POW /MIA's. bers have worked on this issue-as well MIA flag. House Concurrent Resolution 2 is intended to as the present task force Chairman, It is most appropriate that this cere­ direct some of the attention on this issue Congressman LAGOMARSINO. mony take place now, for there is no toward those U.S. servicemen still missing My hat is off to these Members for better time than the beginning weeks from the Korean war. all they have done and are doing. of a new administration to send a To many, the Korean conflict is known as Mr. Speaker, as sad as I was to see signal to friend and foe alike that we "the Forgotten War." The U.S. involvement in that great man, Ronald Reagan, leave in Congress have not forgotten our what was officially referred to as a "Police us for California, I was greatly pleased missing Americans. Action" by the United Nations bewildered the and appreciative that our new Presi­ Throughout his 8 years as our Vice American people. Coming closely on the heels dent made a point of mentioning our President, George Bush maintained a of World War II, the Korean conflict lacked the missing men in his inaugural address. I strong commitment to the POW/MIA same clear-cut objectives, and was fought in a believe President Bush's commitment issue, as well as maintaining direct far-off corner of the world. Most Americans to continue President Reagan's strong personal involvement in the issue. knew little about Korea, and cared even less. efforts will enjoy the bipartisan sup­ Meetings with officials of the National Eventually, the Vietnam war relegated the port in Congress that is crucial to re­ League of Families since his election generation of men and women who served in solving this issue. as our 41st President indicate that we the Forgotten War to oblivion. This support is important not just to need not be concerned about the com­ Today, few people realize that there are the President, but to the many person­ mitment of the Bush administration many more American servicemen listed as nel and servicemen and women who to a full accounting of all our missing missing from the Korean conflict than from the bear the weight of the hard work that POW/MIA's. must be done to answer the questions Mr. Speaker, by conducting this Vietnam war. In all, there are over 8,000 surrounding the fate of these men. POW /MIA flag ceremony in the ro­ Americans still missing from the Korean con­ Displaying the POW/MIA flag in tunda on March 9, we will be express­ flict, and of that number, 389 were prisoners our Capitol rotunda will help to show ing the shared concern of Congress for of war known to have been alive and in that support and help to keep this the issue and we will be sending an in­ Korean custody prior to the 1953 cease-fire. issue before us all. I have this week in­ disputable message at home and While the U.S. Government has worked troduced a resolution urging all 50 abroad, and especially to Southeast hard to obtain information regarding the State governments to take similar Asia, that both the executive and leg­ whereabouts of United States servicemen action in displaying this flag in or near islative branches of our Government missing in Vietnam, those men still listed as their capitol buildings. Twenty States remain united and committed on this missing in Korea have been largely forgotten have already done so. I invite my col­ important issue. by United States officials and the national leagues to join me in this effort. Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today media. This is wrong. We have the same obli­ In closing, Mr. Speaker, I want to in support of Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, gation to these men and their families that we again thank my colleagues for their which would allow the use of the Capitol ro­ have to the families of those servicemen support for our missing men. tunda on March 9, 1989, for the unveiling missing in Vietnam. We have a responsibility Also, Mr. Speaker, let me say ceremonies of the National League of Fami­ to establish once and for all the whereabouts "Thank you, President Bush, for what lies POW/MIA flag. and fate of all our POW/MIA's. you hope to accomplish, and above all, While the Vietnam war years are becoming Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to co­ thank you, Ronald Reagan, for all you a distant memory for many Americans, for the sponsor House Concurrent Resolution 2, and have already tried to do on their families of our still unaccounted for service­ to join me in my efforts to focus international behalf." men, Vietnam remains a daily personal re­ attention on the Korean POW/MIA problem. Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield minder of the tragedy of war and the loss of a Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today such time as he may consume to the loved one. in support of Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, gentleman from New York [Mr. America must never forget the sacrifices of which would allow the use of the Capitol Ro­ GILMAN]. our brave young servicemen nor the anguish tunda on March 9, 1989, for the unveiling Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, as vice of those families who still as yet do not know ceremonies of the National League of Fami­ chairman of the bipartisan House the fate of their husbands, fathers, and broth­ lies POW /MIA flag. Task Force on our Prisoners of War ers. It there are U.S. servicemen still alive in While the Vietnam war years are becoming and Missing in Action in Southeast Southeast Asia, we must do all we can to a distant memory for many Americans, for the Asia, I am pleased to associate myself bring them home. If not, we must do all we families of our still unaccounted for service­ with this resolution, Senate Concur­ can to identify the whereabouts of those who men, Vietnam remains a daily personal re­ rent Resolution 5, similar to the reso­ are still missing in action. minder of the tragedy of war and the loss of a lution introduced by the distinguished The POW/MIA flag symbolizes a nationwide loved one. Minority Leader, Mr. MICHEL, and on recognition that a final chapter in the history America must never forget the sacrifices of behalf of all of us, extend our thanks of United States involvement in Southeast our brave young servicemen nor the anguish to our colleague from New York [Mr. Asia has yet to be written. The flag, located of those families who still as yet do not know SOLARZ] and our colleague from Cali­ here in the Capitol will serve as a constant re­ the fate of their husbands, fathers and broth­ fornia [Mr. LAGOMARSINO] and the gen­ minder of work which still must be done. This ers. If there are U.S. servicemen still alive in tleman from New York [Mr. SOLOMON] resolution should serve as the Congress' con­ Southeast Asia, we must do all we can to for keeping this issue before the Con­ tinuing commitment to that goal. bring them home. If not, we must do all we gress. Mr. DONNELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in can to identify the whereabouts of those who The lOOth Congress approved a reso­ support of Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, are still missing in action. lution calling for the display of a Na­ legislation authorizing the display of the Na­ The POW/MIA flag symbolizes a nationwide tional League of Families POW/MIA tional League of Families POW /MIA flag in recognition that a final chapter in the history flag in the great rotunda until as full the Capitol rotunda. of U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia has yet an accounting as possible has been ob­ By displaying the POW/MIA flag prominent­ to be written. The flag, located here in the tained. Both the House and Senate ly in the most hallowed hall of our Nation's Capitol will serve as a constant reminder of have gone on the record strongly in Capitol, we both honor those men still listed work which still must be done. This resolution support of this demonstration of soli­ as missing, and we restate the intent of Con­ should serve as the Congress' continuing darity with the families and loved ones gress, the U.S. Government and the American commitment to that goal. of our POW's and MIA's. This resolu­ people not to rest until we have a full ac­ Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield tion now before us quite simply pro- counting of all of these brave men. back the balance of my time. 2508 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 22, 1989 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The nority leader are ex-officio members any more than it needs a piano tuner question is on the Senate concurrent of the Commission. or a golf pro, and he should have an resolution. The Commission has no staff of its administrative home, and those of us The Senate concurrent resolution own. It is supported by the Office of who caused the problem over this res­ was concurred in. the Bicentennial staff and other co­ olution have been assured that some­ A motion to reconsider was laid on ordinating staffs, support staffs, in the time later in the year, by another the table. House, and I am happy to report, Mr. means other than through the resolu­ Speaker, that the Commission has in­ tion that creates this Commission, he curred no expenses in the 4 years of its will have an administrative home. Per­ GENERAL LEAVE existence. haps this will be with the Clerk of the Mr. FLIPPO. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. FRENZEL. Mr. Speaker, further House, which would be my preference. unanimous consent that all Members reserving the right to object, there is Perhaps in another place. may have 5 legislative days in which to no objection to the resolution which However, Mr. Speaker, I do want to revise and extend their remarks on the has been offered by the gentlewoman restate a point I make when we ex­ Senate concurrent resolution just con­ from Louisiana [Mrs. BoGGS]. The res­ tended this job in the rules of the olution should have been offered earli­ House last year, which was another in­ curred in. er in the year, and the gentlewoman The SPEAKER pro tempore QuoRUM.-A majority of the members Sincerely yours. Whereas the House of Representatives for of the Commission shall constitute a DoNNALD K. ANDERSON, the past two hundred years has reflected quorum for the transaction of business. Clerk, House of Representatives. the will and strength of the people of the SEC. 5. POWERS. United States and has, in its historical de­ (a) IN GENERAL.-ln order to carry out its velopment, adhered to our national heritage functions, the Commission is authorized to ANNUAL REPORTS OF THE DE­ of individual liberty and the attainment of sit and act at such times and place within equal and inalienable rights; and the United States, whether the House is in PARTMENT OF TRANSPORTA­ Whereas it is appropriate and desirable to session, has recessed, or has adjourned, and TION-MESSAGE FROM THE provide for the observation and commemo­ to hold such hearings as it deems necessary. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED ration of this anniversary: Now, therefore, AcQUISITIONs.-The Commission is au­ STATES be it thorized to acquire any work of art, histori­ The SPEAKER pro tempore laid Resolved, cal object, document or material relating to SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT. historical matters, or exhibit for placement before the House the following mes­ There is established in the House of Rep­ in the House wing of the Capitol or the sage from the President of the United resentatives the Commission on the United House office buildings. States; which was read and, together States House of Representatives Bicenten­ SEC. 6. STAFF. with the accompanying papers, with­ ary (hereinafter in this resolution referred The Commission shall be staffed by the out objection, referred to the Commit­ to as the "Commission"). Office for the Bicentennial of the House of tee on Public Works and Transporta­ SEC. 2. FUNCTIONS. Representatives and shall have full supervi­ tion, the Committee on Energy and (a) IN GENERAL.-lt shall be the duty of sory powers over such Office. The Commis­ Commerce, and the Committee on the Commission to oversee the planning and sion may also draw upon the staff support of such other employees of the House or its Merchant Marine and Fisheries: direction of the commemoration of the bi­ BILL YOUNG. He made our com­ sides of the aisle, recognizing support sponsored and which I ask my col­ mittee aware in 1987 of the lack of a from the administration. leagues to support is H.R. 70, a bill national registry to match bone In the words of Commerce Secretary that in my opinion would help make it marrow donors and recipients and it Mosbacher and Attorney General much easier for middle-income fami­ was BILL YOUNG who for the past 3 Thornburgh, it is essential that this be lies to save for the high cost of college years has included funding in the de­ bipartisan, and it is essential it be tuition. The right to a good, affordable fense appropriations bill to allow the done. education is one that should be given Department of the Navy to issue con­ to every American family. This bill tracts to the American Red Cross and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under will allow families to put up to $1,500 several blood banks to make the con­ a previous order of the House, the gen­ a year in a special savings account to cept of the registry a reality. tleman from California [Mr. DY­ help save for that goal. The St. Petersburg Times, of St. Pe­ MALLY] is recognized for 5 minutes. The Education and Savings Account tersburg, FL, recently ran an excellent Act is modeled after the highly suc­ story about the history of the Nation­ [Mr. DYMALLY addressed the cessful IRA, [individual retirement ac­ al Bone Marrow Registry and about House. His remarks will appear hereaf­ count] legislation. BILL Y OUNG's efforts to get the regis­ ter in the Extensions of Remarks.] In contrast, this account is tax free, try off the ground. Because of his and families will be able to draw on it work, the registry became operational ORDER OF BUSINESS at any time without penalty as long as in December 1987 and in the past 14 Mr. LIVINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I it is used to further the college educa­ months has resulted in 88 matches be­ ask unanimous consent to defer my tion of their children or for vocational tween donors and recipients. These are special order for this moment and let training expenses. The bill is also simi­ children and adults who were in need the following speaker go ahead, and I lar to the IRA by allowing families to of a bone marrow transplant to save will come in after him. establish the account at banks and their lives but for whom they had no The SPEAKER pro tempore Paul Laxalt from Nevada." Representatives. transplants but don't have an acceptable Beginning around 1983, Laxalt, Graves "Mr. Speaker, Brandy Bly died Satur­ family donor, most were out of luck. Fewer and their allies tried to set up a national day ..." Young said. "The irony of Bran­ than 100 non-family transplants occurred registry, but found little interest. Some dy's story is that when her little body between 1979 and 1987. medical experts still regarded marrow trans­ stopped functioning it was totally free of That's changing, thanks to a curious alli­ plants as experimental. the terrible leukemia and had been for more ance of politicans, military officials, medical In 1986, Laxalt finally slipped some start­ than 100 days." experts and concerned parents. A national up money for the registry into a defense ap­ Could a registry have made a difference? computer network has been established to propriations bill, Graves said. And, like "I do believe her chances would have been help match donors with recipients. Graves, he had a personal stake. better," says Mrs. Pappas, "but I'm not God. Plans for the National Bone Marrow "There was some interesting byplay," Donor Registry began in 1986, when about Had she been allowed the transplant early Graves recalls. "One of his staff members on, then her body possibly would have been $3.5-million in start-up money was slipped had a child with leukemia along about that into, of all things, a defense appropriations time." strong enough to fight it off." bill. The money went to the Navy, which But Laxalt retired that year, and the pro­ Since then, Young has helped keep money contracted the work out to the American gram needed a new congressional champion. flowing to the program, and it is now being Red Cross and other blood-collection organi­ That person turned out to be Republican transferred from the Navy to the supervi­ zations. Rep. C.W. Bill Young of Pinellas County. sion of the National Institutes of Health. Today the registry lists about 28,000 po­ Young has worked hard to keep money "It will grow," Young says of the registry, tential donors such as Greg Powell. flowing to the program, Graves says. "and a lot of people who might not have Any healthy adult under 55 years of age "He has really become our lead person in survived will be alive and well because of it. can sign up for the registry. Each person is Congress now," Graves says. "To take on a It's pretty exciting.'' February 22, 1989 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2513 THE GULF OF MEXICO MARINE U.S. Corps of Engineers have devoted fisheries industries, hunters' associa­ AND COASTAL RESOURCES new and additional resources to this tions, landowners' associations, and PROTECTION ACT serious problem. Many of our national environmental groups in Louisiana; Mr. Speaker, today I am reintroduc­ and state environmental and industry and, as an advisory committee to the ing legislation-which I first intro­ organizations have already made wet­ Commission, the Governors of Gulf of duced in the lOOth Congress-to ad­ lands protection and enhancement a Mexico coastal States. The Commis­ dress the serious problem of coastal top priority in their education and sion's broad representation at the Fed­ wetland erosion in Louisiana and to funding efforts. I sincerely believe the eral, State, and local levels is the only protect our Gulf of Mexico marine and legislation I am reintroducing today way to develop an effective policy for coastal resources. still addresses many of the key issues dealing with wetlands erosion along While broad legislation, which I sup­ and solutions for wetlands protection the Louisiana coastline, and, ultimate­ port, has already been introduced in and enhancement these diverse groups ly, the rest of the Nation. an attempt to address the loss of our advocate. Mr. Speaker, this legislation also di­ Nation's coastal wetlands, I believe the Most importantly, this legislation, rects the Commission to analyze and legislation I am introducing today is for the first time, would unite most consider some specific but controver­ critical to the national debate on this Federal and State governmental au­ thorities, industry, environmental, sial solutions in developing a final issue if Congress is to develop a final action plan to revitalize our coastal bill that represents a fair and realistic hunting, fishing, and landowner repre­ sentatives to develop, once and for all, wetlands. One key policy issue this leg­ solution to this entire issue. islation addresses is whether the mis­ The specific legislative solution that a comprehensive corrective action plan I am proposing is necessary because for our wetlands. sion of the U.S. Corps of Engineers the loss of Louisiana coastal wetlands This legislation, the Gulf of Mexico must be amended to include coastal represents approximately 80 percent Marine and Coastal Resources Protec­ wetlands protection, enhancement and of the total national coastal wetlands tion Act, authorizes the creation of a restoration as an equal element with loss. Commission consisting of key Federal, the corps' navigation and flood control Louisiana's coastal wetlands are State, and local representatives who missions. The magnitude of the wet­ eroding at a rate estimated to be 60 will provide directly to Congress lands erosion problem demands that square miles per year. within 2 years a specific and compre­ we seriously consider all of these solu­ Since 1900, Louisiana has lost over hensive action plan to reduce the loss tions and more. However, the Commis­ 2,100 square miles of coastal wetlands, of Louisiana coastal wetlands and sion's broad representation as well as a an area one and two-third times the return these wetlands to a natural and public comment period on the action size of Rhode Island. Unless these productive state. In doing so we will plan will ensure that every possible so­ losses are reversed, the remaining Lou­ also protect the marine resources of lution, from freshwater-sediment di­ isiana coastal wetlands will disappear the entire Gulf of Mexico. version to water control structures, in our lifetime. This Commission will provide, for will be developed and addressed in an If this is allowed to occur, this the first time, a coordinated policy and equitable manner. Nation will lose one of the most pro­ action plan for dealing with wetlands Finally, this legislation also specifi­ ductive ecosystems in the world that loss. The Commission's existence is au­ cally addresses the national policies produces 27 percent of our Nation's thorized for 15 years to monitor the that have caused our coastal wetlands annual commercial seafood harvest. At implementation of the action plan loss. By including such specifics in the least 98 percent of the entire Gulf of once it is developed. Such sums as nec­ bill, I merely want to emphasize to my Mexico's commercial fisheries species essary are authorized for fiscal years colleagues that these important na­ and 75 percent of the volume of the 1989 through 1992 for the Commission tional policies and activities, which commercial seafood harvest spend part to develop the action plan and conduct many in Congress-including myself­ of their life cycle in the Louisiana's its duties. Funding for projects to be have supported in the best interest of coastal wetlands. These wetlands also recommended in the action plan has our citizens, are also responsible for produce 40 percent of the animals sup­ not been authorized in this bill. While most of our wetlands erosion. porting our Nation's fur industry, and it is certain that the protection of our Therefore, it is only equitable that they represent the southern end of wetlands will not come cheaply, it we take further and more specific the national Mississippi Flyway, which would be premature to set funding au­ action on the Federal level and in Con­ constitutes a vital habitat for the thorization levels that could be inaccu­ gress to address the serious problem of breeding, wintering and migration of rate for projects for which technical wetlands erosion. Though our efforts wild birds and waterfowl. and engineering requirements and cost have increased over the years, there is Mr. Speaker, the legislation I have estimates will not be available until the action plan is submitted to Con­ still no coordination at all levels of introduced addresses the Louisiana Government, nor is there a coordinat­ coastal wetlands loss problem; and it gress. However, this legislation does protects our Gulf of Mexico marine authorize cost sharing levels for these ed and comprehensive policy to ad­ and coastal resources at the site of the future projects. The costs of imple­ dress this wetlands issue. With this highest concentration of damage. menting projects included in the final legislation, Congress can take immedi­ Indeed, it is a very real national emer­ action plan would be funded, in most ate action to set as well as coordinate gency. Just as Congress has recognized instances, on a cost sharing basis, with wetlands policy for our Nation's larg­ and begun to address the unique re­ the Federal Government paying 75 est and most severely impacted area gional problems of the Chesapeake percent of the costs and non-Federal and subsequently apply this policy to Bay and its impact on the Atlantic interests paying 25 percent. the remainder of the Nation's coastal Coast, it is likewise imperative that we Commission members include: Two wetland areas. do not ignore the Louisiana coastal cochairmen, the Secretary of the I urge my colleagues in Congress to wetlands problem and its significant Army for Civil Works and the Admin­ support this legislation in concert with impact on the Gulf of Mexico region istrator of the Environmental Protec­ other initiatives that address our Na­ and this Nation. tion Agency; the Secretaries of Agri­ tion's serious wetlands erosion prob­ To his credit, President Bush, as a culture, Interior and Commerce; the lem. candidate and as President, has com­ Chairman of the Gulf of Mexico mitted his administration to a strong Marine Fisheries Council; State of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under wetlands policy, a national goal of "no Louisiana department leaders with ju­ a previous order of the House, the gen­ net loss of wetlands." Both the Envi­ risdiction over wetlands; representa­ tleman from Nebraska CMr. BEREUTER] ronmental Protection Agency and the tives from the commercial and sports is recognized for 5 minutes. 2514 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 22, 1989 [Mr. BEREUTER addressed the own autonomy-free from the domina­ to place black bands across the nationalist House. His remarks will appear hereaf­ tion of Soviet tyranny. flag, signifying that the state is not yet free. ter in the Extensions of Remarks.] I would like to take this opportunity The Lithuanian Communist Party leader, Algirdas Brazauskas, is to address today's to share with my colleagues in the rally in Vilnius. Party members in Sajudis LITHUANIAN INDEPENDENCE House of Representatives, two recent do not hide the fact that they now consider DAY articles, which appeared in the Chica­ the reform movement, which claimed 60,000 go Tribune and the Chicago Sun­ members. as a "second government." Since The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Times, outlining the activities in Lith­ the founding of Sajudis, other groups have a previous order of the House, the gen­ uania to commemorate the 71st anni­ sprung up in the new atmosphere of official tleman from Illinois [Mr. ANNUNZIO] is versary of Lithuanian Independence tolerance, some proposing more radical plat­ recognized for 60 minutes. Day, and copies of those articles forms demanding a multiparty system. Mr. ANNUNZIO. Mr. Speaker, it is follow: an honor for me to reserve this special [From the Chicago Tribune, Feb. 17, 1989) order to commemorate the 71st anni­ [From the Chicago Sun-Times, Feb. 16, LITHUANIANS RECALL INDEPENDENCE: Moscow versary of Lithuanian Independence 1989) ALLOWS THOUSANDS To MARK SHORT-LIVED Day, and I would like to thank all of PRO-AUTONOMY LITHUANIANS CELEBRATE 1918 AUTONOMY my colleagues in the House of Repre­ INDEPENDENCE

29-059 0-90-37 (Pt. 2J 2526 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 22, 1989 GENERAL LEAVE were still in France and Woodrow eration of Red Sox fans, the idea of Mr. ANNUNZIO. Mr. Speaker, I ask Wilson was in the White House. the Red Sox without Yaz was as un­ unanimous consent that all Members Much has been written about New thinkable as Plymouth without the may have 5 legislative days in which to England's baseball travails. I am no Rock. He could have played elsewhere revise and extend their remarks and to writer but I can tell you that those of but even after years of adversity Yaz include extraneous material on the us in New England and elsewhere have came to love the Boston Red Sox as if subject of my special order today. experienced something perhaps more he had been born and reared in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is profound than victory, something that shadow of glorious Fenway Park itself. there objection to the request of the has toyed with our emotions, teasing Yaz set many records. Yaz leads gentleman from Illinois? us into a frustrated state of hope and players since the dawn of the national There was no objection. tension that has only become bearable pastime in total plate appearances. No through years of numbing and the player in the American League, not company of generations of fell ow Red even the mighty Babe Ruth himself, 0 1530 Sox fans. Yes, it is "near victory" that has ever been intentionally walked as truly tries men's souls. Red Sox fans ORDER OF BUSINESS have felt the ecstasy of victory in their many times as Yaz. And, he is the only Mr. CONTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask grasps so many times, have had their player in American League history unanimous consent that I may switch fists clenched, waiting for that final ever to hit over 3,000 hits and 400 places with the gentlewoman from out in heady anticipation, only to be home runs. Maryland [Mrs. BENTLEY] in our spe­ put through the agony of another lost Baseball fans the world over have cial orders. victory. It is a ritual that has been re­ heard of the menacing 37-foot high The SPEAKER pro tempore Los Angeles, only last year before the impossible dream was transition, but still, in July 1982, a the moment of victory was brought to ended. In that series, Yaz batted .400, team somehow in contention. With you compliments of Kurt Gibson and had three homers and five RBI's. The players injured it was once again Carl Orel Hershiser. Those between the dragon wasn't slain that year but Yaz Yastrzemski that the Sox turned to coasts-Detroit, St. Louis, Kansas bloodied him as never before. and, at the age of 43, Yaz who had City-have had their victories too. Yaz played 23 years for the same been DHing, strapped on full armor But, you see, those of us in New Eng­ ball club, a feat unheard of in today's for battle once again and became the land have been denied the ultimate arena of opportunism. Yaz was always oldest player ever to start a game in victory of the world's greatest game there in the lineup, day in, day out, centerfield. Yaz knew the possible con­ since 1918, back when the doughboys season after season. For an entire gen- sequences that such a move would February 22, 1989 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2527 have on an aging body but he again stands. He was the consummate pro­ of all Red Sox fans and made them a sacrificed himself for his team. fessional: long hours of practice, reality as he and Jim Lonberg carried It is true that today I have the modest in victory, gracious in defeat, us to the impossible dream, that pen­ honor of calling Yaz a great personal and always accessible to fans and nant in 1967, and I spent the bulk of friend. But I stand with all of his ad­ sportswriters alike. that summer driving an ice cream miring fans throughout New England Carl was also known throughout his truck and parking it outside of and the baseball world in praise of his career as a generous man. He always Fenway Par-k every single night to truly heroic career. Many have said had time for fans, children, various catch the overflow of the 30,000 fans that great players like Yaz are a lost charities, and other worthy causes. who had returned to that ballpark breed, that heroes are of an age fore­ Much of his work was done away from after two decades of despair, and was gone. For all of our sakes, I hope that the bright lights and cameras that able to sneak in almost every night to it is not so. I hope that the children of characterize the "public service" per­ be able to see the final two innings of today are drawn to cheer for their fa­ formed by some of today's athletes. every game, ending up with Carl Yas­ vorite baseball teams just as children And now that Carl has been retired trzemski making the catch or the hit of 10 and 20 and 60 years ago cheered for nearly 6 years, he has been more that won the game. for their ball clubs. I recall my own active than. ever on behalf of those in So all of us have a special place in youth and the hours spent trying to need. our hearts to Carl Yastrzemski for his hear beneath the static of the radio Every year Yaz hosts a golf tourna­ entire career, but from my perspective, the play by play of a baseball an­ ment on Cape Cod to benefit the Gen­ 1967 will always be the special year in nouncer, calling balls and strikes from esis Fund-a fund that aids children in all of our lives in terms of what he a baseball field far away. And I can need of orthopedic and other correc­ meant to us in the baseball community recall last season stranded in Washing­ tive surgery. He also works tirelessly because there are only two things that ton DC, with the pressures of the ap­ for the Jimmy Fund which helps to fi­ I think most of us really think about propriations process bearing down and nance research on cures for children's as young boys growing up in Massa­ still craving for time enough to try cancer. Furthermore, Carl is con­ cerned about education as evidenced chusetts, and one of them was being a and tune in WTIC out of Hartford, the left fielder for the Red Sox, and from southernmost station broadcasting by the ever-growing scholarship he has funded at Merrimack College in Ted Williams to Carl Yastrzemski, and Sox games, and hearing much more of right through Jim Rice, we have had a the static than Ken Coleman's voice his mother's name. Add to this dozens of personal appearances on behalf of special relationship with that position, transmitting from heavenly Fenway. and in 1967, I think was and always But as I hope that youngsters today other charities and his duties as a businessman and you get an idea of will be the most special of years. will fall in love with baseball as I did I thank the gentleman for bringing so many seasons ago, I know that they the kind of man Carl Yastrzemski is. Carl Yastrzemski is being honored this special order to the floor, because will never see a man play in the Red there is no one more deserving than Sox uniform with the courage and the by his induction to the shrine which conviction that Yaz had. During the houses the names of the greatest base­ Carl Yastrzemski. ball players of all time. This is a most Mr. CONTE. Mr. Speaker, thank you 23 years of his career, Yaz symbolized very much, and I yield to my good what was the very best in New Eng­ worthy acclaim as Carl takes his place land's team or any other team-com­ alongside the Ruths, the Williams, and friend, the gentleman who is not from mitment, sacrifice, and perseverence. the Musials. If there were a place for New England but from Illinois, Chica­ These are the qualities that endear the player that meant the most to a go, MARTY Russo. true heroes to children and adults game, a team, and a region, however, I might say, Carl, I will send you this alike. It just so happens that Carl Yas­ Carl Yastrzemski would stand alone. tape, and MARTY is a great athlete in trzemski chose to devote himself to Once again, I thank the dean of the his own right. Lousy baseball player, baseball, but again, it is the man that Massachusetts delegation for allowing but one of the best golfers in the we have all grown to respect, not just me to talk about our friend and our House of Representatives, MARTY the baseball player. Long ago, Yaz won hero, Carl Yastrzemski. Russo. our respect and our hearts. And now, Mr. CONTE. Mr. Speaker, I want to Mr. RUSSO. Mr. Speaker, like Mr. he has won his place among the other thank my good friend, JOE MOAKLEY, CONTE, I love the Sox. But, being from legends of baseball in the Hall of for the fine remarks about our mutual Chicago, the Sox I love are White, not Fame. Yes, Mr. Speaker, there will be friend. JOE and I are fortunate to Red. Regardless of my loyalty to the other heroes, but there will never be sport that beautiful ring when Carl re­ Chicago White Sox, however, I share another Yaz. God bless you, old pal. tired he had made up, and had about his great respect and admiration for half a dozen of these and gave them to one of baseball's greatest-Carl Yas­ D 1540 the Speaker and some of his closest trzemski. Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, will friends. It is a duplicate of the World As a former young ball player and the gentleman yield? Series ring. proud father of Little League players, Mr. CONTE. I yield to the gentle­ I yield to the gentleman from Massa­ I understand the value of role models man. chusetts, my Boston colleague and as great as Carl Yastrzemski. His ath­ Mr. MOAKLEY. I thank the gentle­ friend [Mr. MARKEY]. letic talent and dedication to his team man for yielding. Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank and the sport of baseball merit high Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, early the gentleman for yielding and thank praise. His accomplishments are last month the Baseball Writers of him for having this special order. almost too many to count and his con­ America voted almost unanimously to Carl Yastrzemski is to those of us tribution to baseball is immeasurable. induct Carl Yastrzemski into the Base­ who lived in New England in the Throughout his career, Yaz was a class ball Hall of Fame in his first year of 1950's and 1960's, a savior. We had act. eligibility. gone from 1946 to 1967 in a baseball Off the field, Yaz has also been an Carl's selection to the Hall of Fame wilderness, waiting for our savior to inspiration. His commitment to help­ came as no surprise to those of us who bring us back to respectability. ing our Nation's children, especially admired his skill, strength, and leader­ In that summer of 1967, Carl Yas­ those kids who need it most, also de­ ship throughout his 23 years wearing trzemski did more for the spirit of serves special mention and commenda­ the uniform of the Boston Red Sox. Boston and for New England than any tion. Carl came to embody all that for single individual had done throughout Mr. Speaker, respect for an athlete which the Red Sox professional the entire decade, and in that one mir­ transcends an individual's uniform. sports, and indeed, all New England acle summer he took the for lorn hopes Carl Yastrzemski is a perfect example 2528 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 22, 1989 of that. He is what baseball is all The content of Yastrzemski's character him know whenever "those two bow-legged about. Although Chicago would have says it. men" were coming to Washington. welcomed him with open arms and in­ Yastrzemski himself would be too modest to After attending Sam Huston College in vited him to wear white instead of red, say it. Austin, TX, Willie Wells began his professional we were still privileged to enjoy watch­ But I'll say it: Yastrzemski is an American career in 1925, playing shortstop for the St. ing this tremendous athlete. hero. Louis Stars. Not only did he establish himself I am honored to congratulate Carl Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, it as a star on the team, but in 1929 he led the Yastrzemski for his election to major gives me great pleasure to join my colleagues Negro league with an even .400 batting aver­ league baseball's Hall of Fame. in commemorating the election of the Boston age. Three years earlier, he led the league in Red Sox great Carl Yastrzemski to the Base­ home runs. In 33 post-season games against D 1550 ball Hall of Fame, and I would like to thank teams from the major leagues, Willie hit .392. Mr. CONTE. Mr. Speaker, I want to Mr. CONTE for calling this special order today. In 1929, Willie played against big league thank my dear and beloved friend, the I think it is pointless for me or anyone else teams that included Hall of Famers Charley gentleman from Illinois [Mr. Russo] to defend Yaz' inclusion to the Hall of Fame. Gehringer, Heinie Manush, and Harry Heil­ for his remarks. If anyone deserves to be in the Hall, he does. mann. In the first game, against 17-game Mr. DONNELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Many will remember him only for his 1967 winner Willie Hudlin, Willie went 2 for 5. His join my Colleagues in paying tribute to Carl season as the force which brought a ragtag ninth-inning triple knocked in the tying run, Yastrzemski, in recognition of his admission to Red Sox team to the World Series. Yastrzem­ and he scored the game-winner himself a his Baseball Hall of Fame. ski hit for the Triple Crown that year, the last moment later by stealing home, kicking the During his distinguished 23-year career, Yaz ballplayer in the major leagues to accomplish ball out of Wally Schang's glove. The next day was a model of consistency, tenacity, and an that feat. But plenty of players have outstand­ he slammed two triples and stole home again inspiration to millions of Little Leaguers. ing seasons; what sets him apart in my against Jake Miller, who won 14 games for During his career Yaz set numerous records memory, however, is a lifetime of achieve­ the Cleveland Indians that year. Finally, worthy of Hall of Fame recognition, both with ment. Yaz' career statistics alone-over 3,000 against Detroit's George Uhle, he collected his bat and on the field. He was the recipient hits, 400 home runs-put him in a very elite three more hits, knocking in the winning run in of seven Golden Gloves and the winner of league of ball players. the ninth inning. two batting titles, with more than 400 home Most New Englanders, however, will not re­ Willie Wells' also contributed to the game of runs, and 3,000 hits. Yaz's most impressive member the numbers. They may not even re­ baseball through his innovative approach. achievement was winning the Triple Crown, member the awards or the American League After being knocked unconscious by a pitched making him the last major league player to Pennants. What will always be retained, how­ ball, Willie returned to action a week later and win the highest of baseball's individual honors. ever, is that Yaz, by virtue of his character, came to the plate wearing a workman's hard­ Carl Yastrzemski set stahdards of excel­ leadership, and longevity came to embody the hat. The batting helmets that protect today's lence for players in both the American and unique mania that is Boston Red Sox base­ players are the result of Willie's resourceful­ National Leagues. As captain of the Boston ball. History will show that Carl Yastrzemski ness. Red Sox, he provided the leadership and in­ received more Hall of Fame votes than almost Everyone who saw Willie Wells play agreed stilled the confidence needed to carry the "im­ anyone to ever play the game. Memory will that he was an intelligent student of the game possible dream team" to the 1967 World tell those of us who follow the Sox that he de­ and a superb teacher. He passed on his expe­ Series, and again in 1975. Yaz thrilled the served it. rience and secrets to young ball players in­ fans in Boston with his versatility and his flaw­ Mr. PICKLE. Mr. Speaker, I thank my good cluding Monte Irvin, Larry Doby, Ernie Banks, less play in left field. To baseball fans every­ friend from Massachusetts for recognizing me. and Don Newcombe, all of whom went on to where, Yaz is still known as the master of the As a lifelong fan of the game of baseball, I am become stars in the major leagues. "Big Green Monster," Fenway Park's famed proud to join with him in extending our con­ Willie Wells recalled that, upon entering col­ left-field wall. gratulations in Carl Yastrzemski upon his in­ lege in Austin, "I was so wrapped up in base­ Carl's career continued right on into the duction into the Hall of Fame. ball. I played all sports. I was wrapped up in 1980's as he continued to set records and in­ I have followed Carl Yastrzemski's career sports, period. I guess that was my career spire Boston fans and baseball fanatics with great appreciation for his talent and his right there; wasn't nothing else interesting to around the world. As a fellow Baystater, I take style. Over the years, when talk in the cloak­ me. Every day I had a ball in my hand, I just pride in the many accomplishments of my room has turned to baseball, Mr. CONTE and loved it that much. Well, the big teams were friend Carl Yastrzemski. I want to join my col­ our former colleague and Speaker, Tip O'Neill, playing down South-Kansas City, the Chica­ leagues and all baseball fans in thanking Yaz have recounted the exploits of "Yaz" in pro­ go American Giants, St. Louis-and the col­ for his dedication and for the pleasure he portions worthy of Homer's epics. leges picked all the best ballplayers from each brought us, and congratulate him on his ad­ But, Mr. Speaker, with the kind indulgence school to play against those boys. They were mission to the Hall of Fame. of my friend from Massachusetts, I want to professionals, you know; we weren't. When Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, for take just a moment to call attention to another Chicago saw me play, they said 'We want 23 years, Carl Yastrzemski was a Boston Red legend of baseball whose achievements have you'. Chicago wanted me and St. Louis Sox at home in Fenway Park. been overlooked by the Hall of Fame. wanted me. That was 1927, and I was only 17 Before going to Boston, where he became A few years ago I joined with many others years old, so I picked the closest town. I said, a baseball legend and where he remains a in urging the selection of Willie "Devil" Wells 'I think I want to go to St. Louis'. Well, when I local hero, Carl Yastrzemski made his home to be inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame. In left Texas to go to St. Louis, I cried. They said on an eastern Long Island potato farm. his day he was recognized as the best short­ I wasn't going to make it, but I was deter­ As a fellow Long Islander, I rise today to stop in baseball and his record proved it-a mined to make it. If you have desire, you'll honor this baseball player. I represent Carl .358 lifetime batting average and 111 home make it. But if you give up * * *" Yastrzemski's home district. Mr. Speaker, runs. Mr. Speaker, to this day many students of Bridgehampton is proud today of its favorite Many oldtimers consider Willie Wells the the game consider Willie "Devil" Wells to be son. finest black shortstop ever born, and Mrs. Etta one of the finest shortstops ever to step on to Yastrzemski has officially entered the Base­ Manley-who owned the Newark Eagles, a baseball field. But, because he performed at ball Hall of Fame. This honor says again what which Willie managed from 1936 to 1941- a time when major league baseball was not his fans and neighbors have been saying for would have amended that statement to read integrated, Willie never got the chance to play years. "the finest shortstop ever born-black or in the big leagues-yet among his peers he Yastrzemski's career stats say it: More than white." played the game to perfection. Despite his 3,000 hits, more than 400 home runs, a Triple Mr. Clark Griffith, the owner of the Washing­ outstanding record and the legacy he left Crown, a Most Valuable Player Award, two ton Senators, used to love to watch Wells and behind, his friends and advocates have never batting championships, and seven Golden third baseman Ray Dandridge so much that been able to get him into the Hall of Fame. Glove Awards. he would beg sportswriter Rick Roberts to let Willie Wells deserved to be recognized for his February 22, 1989 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2529 achievements during his lifetime. Sadly, we no here today is one that deals with a does not want to do that, that he longer have that opportunity, because he died very important issue, the issue of the wants to let Congress make the January 24. budget and the roles which this ad­ choices, but again an examination of Mr. Speaker, the name and accomplish­ ministration and the previous adminis­ the budget and the rhetoric that sur­ ments of Willie Wells should be resubmitted to tration have played in changing the rounds it reveals that is not to be the the Hall of Fame's veterans selection commit­ relationship that exists between the case because the President has made a tee and that committee should posthumously budget and various parts of the Ameri­ choice about taxes. He made that clear induct him into the Hall, so that future genera­ can society that are funded by that in his campaign: "Read my lips," and tions of baseball fans will know about his ex­ budget. What we hope to do here "ducks"-you name it. Put it any way cellence and marvel at his achievements. today is to lay out some of these issues you want to talk about it, the Presi­ And, again, I thank my good friend from for the American public. dent has made it clear that he does Massachusetts for permitting me to recount Mr. Speaker, I see that the gentle­ not want anymore taxes. the achievments of Willie Wells. In doing so, I man from New York [Mr. SCHUMER] Of course, there are different euphe­ do not in any way want to detract attention has now arrived, and so at this point I misms. They are willing to go for user from the equally impressive achievements of yield to the gentleman so that he may fees. Today the Budget Director ap­ Carl Yastrzemski. I am proud to join Mr. proceed under the special order which pearing before the House Budget CONTE and all Boston Red Sox fans in con­ he requested. Committee said that fairness treat­ gratulating Mr. Yastrzemski on this recognition Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I ments would work, and some kinds of of his outstanding career. thank my friend and colleague, the things are called fairness treatments. gentleman from Massachusetts [Mr. But basically the President says he MARKEY]. does not want taxes. GENERAL LEAVE First, Mr. Speaker, let me say that Mr. CONTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask this is one of several special orders He has also in some detail said that unanimous consent that all Members that various Members on our side will he wants to increase programs in cer­ may have 5 legislative days in which to be taking out to deal with different as­ tain places. We heard that in his revise and extend their remarks, and pects of the budget. speech. But what he has not said is to include extraneous matter, on the Why did we decide to do this? I where he wants to make any cuts, and subject of my special order here today. think it is quite simple. First, this one does not have to be a Ph.D. in The SPEAKER pro tempore n for the people, for the people we billion of the taxpayers' money to bail days, and if they are not cured by want to move off the welfare rolls. out institutions which have gone then, the Government cuts off its Adequate money to provide for educa­ under because they are corrupt or in­ funding and the hospital personnel tion, adequate money to provide for competent, and they were private to pushes the patient out. If they have a job training, it is not there; we cannot begin with. Talking about the intro­ complication of some kind, or they are afford it. duction of socialism into the banking just a person whose body will not I have been told we cannot have job industry. It is already there. Our Gov­ mend as fast as the formula says it training for people in general. I have ernment is running banks right now, should have, the patient gets pushed been told we cannot pay any greater running savings and loan associations out. percentage of the Federal budget out right now. Large numbers, our Gov­ At the same time this Nation prac­ for education. ernment is making deals, to have bail­ tices that kind of medicine, push out We recognize that education is a key out banks right now. Large numbers, medicine through DRG's, we will say problem. I serve on the Committee on Danny Wall, and his crew, before De­ we are going to spend or be asked on Education and Labor. Time after time cember 31, 1988, committed the Ameri­ this floor to vote on some plan which we are authorizing legislation about can people, the taxpayers, to 40 billion spends billions of dollars to bail out programs that have already been certi­ dollars' worth of deals. They said they corrupt enterprises, racketeering en­ fied as being workable. There is no could not do them openly because that terprises. Tell me exactly why we debate about the fact that the Head would have caused problems. They should do this? What is the obligation Start Program works. Everybody could not have completed them if they of the Government? What is the obli­ agrees that it works. There is no had openly told people what the facts gation to bail out the racketeering en­ debate about chapter 1 programs for are, saying exactly what Oliver terprises? We have an obligation to remedial reading, remedial education North's lawyer says in defense of him spend up to $100,000 for every deposi­ in elementary schools; 'everybody before the American people right now. tor because we guaranteed that, and agrees that chapter 1 works. On and You know we have to have these se­ we certainly should do ·that, and any on it goes. crets. We are going to hide behind se­ depositor out there, I am certain our There are some programs where crets. They say $40 billion we are com­ Government will follow through on there is no debate about the workabil­ mitted, and we do not know what we that. I am certain all of the Congress­ ity of them and yet we have not been are committed for. The American men like myself would vote whole­ able to fund any more than 20 percent people do not know, and most people heartedly to live up to that obligation of the eligible Head Start children in on Capitol Hill do not know. Members if put to a vote, but it is a legal obliga­ this country. Yet we are not able to of Congress, members of the adminis­ tion. We do not have to vote on it. fund more than 50 percent of the tration do not know. Mr. Bush is talk­ What we will vote on is a plan that at­ Women, Infants and Children's Pro­ ing about an additional $50 billion, to­ tempts to bail out not just the guaran­ gram, the WIC Program; everybody tally; $90 billion is the President's con­ teed depositors but to bail out the agrees that that program works, that servative estimate. That is the Presi­ owners, shareholders. Everybody in­ it will save the Government a lot of dent's estimate. Time magazine had an volved will be bailed out. That· is what money because it takes care of preg­ article saying before it is over, talking Danny Wall, his deals have done. nant women, takes care of young chil­ $200 billion to bail out the corrupt en­ They are deals which attempt to bail dren. terprises, the racketeering enterprises. everybody out, including the crooks By paying a small amount of money $200 billion it would cost the taxpay­ who made the problem. Tell us, why to make sure that the pregnant ers. A professor at Columbia Universi­ should the Government do this? Why women is properly taken care of, and ty estimates $130 billion. All get past should the Government subsidize bad paying a small amount of money to $90 billion, and we are talking between business, for capitalism prides itself make certain that a youngster gets the $90 billion and $200 billion. The ques­ from being separate and apart from right nutrition and the right care, that tion is how will that impact on every­ the Government. we save enormous amounts on health thing else we are trying to do? I do not Capitalism is called creative destruc­ care bills for Medicaid and Medicare know. Budget members, please tell me tion. When I was in school, they used later. how will that impact on the deficit, that formula. Capitalism is creative Everybody agrees that it works. Yet our attempts to bring the deficit down. destruction. Any institution or any 50 percent is all we have been able to How can we add that obligation and business which cannot fend for itself 2536 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 22, 1989 in the marketplace, cannot stand on when our youngsters are tested People are saying, well, numerous its feet, that business deserves to be against youngsters from Korea, from articles begin saying that fraud is not destroyed by some other business or Canada, from Britain, they score on the problem. As I said before, some ex­ some other institution that comes the bottom most of the time. They perts estimate the problem, 80 percent along and can survive in the market­ score on the bottom in arithmetic, of the problem is fraud. There are ar­ place and will increase their profits. reading comprehension, and science ticles I have seen in the New York Why are we going socialist and and knowledge. There is a great need Times where people are involved, the jumping under falling or failing banks, to improve, as well as a great need to managers say fraud is not the prob­ for whatever reason they fail? I would sort of revitalize and revamp the lem, the problem was poor bookkeep­ like to know what is the impact on the worst, which is falling apart. ing. budget. Can we ever invest any more Can there be investment in educa­ The problem was poor bookkeeping, money in education? Education is at tion? Over the next 4 or 8 years, can poor recordkeeping. The problem was the root of a society that cannot go we really make a substantial invest­ bad loans. The problem was sloppy forward. We all agree to this. Nobody ment in education, if we are going to management. Is it because people who would dispute me when I say we spend our money bailing out savings were responsible for millions of dollars cannot carry them forward unless we and loan associations that were private keep bad books and records? I do not have an education indicated populace, enterprises, and do not deserve a believe it. and unless we maximize education. We penny of the American taxpayers' I was once a New York City bureau­ know in our competition of the free money except to live up to our obliga­ crat, a commissioner responsible for world, commerce competition, educa­ tion of guarantee, of course, for an agency that had 500 different enti­ tion is what we need more often in $100,000 for deposits that are insured. ties that it funded. We had contracts order to maintain our present position and in order to get the education on Is their suffering for any good with 500 different groups, and the pat­ our competitors in Japan and Germa­ reason? Do we have to suffer through terns of fraud and stealing always ny. We know there is an agreement all 8, 10, maybe 30 years of budget defi­ started with shoddy bookkeeping. If over. No one disputes it. We know that cits, more budget deficits, or construct­ you wanted to steal, you mess up the education has an impact on national ed budgets where we cannot spend for books. The best cover you have is security. No matter what we spend for the things we need? Are we going to shoddy bookkeeping, so be careless weapons systems, for guns, bombs, or have to run the risk of our economy with your records. That is obvious. It tanks, it is ultimately the scientists we suffering strains that may throw it out is a barometer of possible stealing. create, the soldiers, the technicians, of kilter, and some serious recessions So instead of saying that the prob­ the people who will perfect the sys­ or depressions or overinflation? All lem was not fraud or it was not crimi­ tems and keep them operating and de­ kinds of things may happen, all as a nality, the minute the bookkeeping velop new systems, that is the real re­ result of the Government coming to goes bad, there should be, there source and the brain power behind our the aid of the savings and loan associa­ should have been, or there still should power, commercial power, economic tion. It is a serious matter, and the be an investigation to determine to power, military power. There is no first question is why it cannot be dis­ what degree bookkeeping was done in power that does not begin with brain cussed more on Capitol Hill. this way, because the thieves and the power. We ascribe to that. Nobody dis­ Why is there such a low profile with crooks have made it so. putes that. respect to the savings and loan asso­ I have not heard the word, Yet in our budget the President says ciations? With Congress contemplat­ "thieves," used in reference to the he wants to be the education Presi­ ing a pay raise, due to the formula I S&L's. They talk about fraud, they dent, has proposed increases on the do want to get into much of the detail talk about incompetence, and they one hand as we heard from the person as it is not important to mention, but talk about embezzlement, but they do who discussed the budget before. the congressional pay raise would have not want to talk about thieves. We are Those increases he proposed. The de­ cost 0.009 percent of the budget; 0.009 talking about stealing, we are talking creases, we will have to deal with when percent of the total $1.3 trillion plus about a double standard, we are talk­ we get through with the increases he budget, I don't know exactly what ing about the possibility that our Gov­ proposed, plus the existing programs beyond that amount, but the costs ernment is soft on white-collar crime. and the fact they cannot be increased, would have been infinitesimal in the They are actually taking a very soft it ends up being a cut. Education will total budget, yet we have a cost now of approach on white-collar crime at the be cut between $100 and $200 million. at a minimum, $90 billion, $90 billion expense of the American taxpayer. That is what the Bush budget did not as a minimum, that we will obligate When is there a poor loan or a bad tell you. The education President will ourselves for, and there is very little judgment loan? When is there thiev­ cut the education budget in his first discussion about it. Taxpayers will ery? It all depends, and we cannot find year. Certainly, if there was some have to pay them. out until we investigate. If a man truth in budgeting and the increases Another broad question I was asked, made a bad loan of a few million dol­ that the President proposed in educa­ is everything being done that can be lars and he made it to his brother-in­ tion were real, the increases still are done to get the money in some other law or he made it to a man who plays paltry, Mickey Mouse beginnings for way other than going the pockets of cards with him every night, then I an education President, proposing the American taxpayer? would say we have good reason to sus­ $500 million in new programs, comep­ Is everything being done? Is every­ pect thievery, not just bad judgment. titive high schools, scholarships for thing being done to collect the funds If he made a loan that later on he de­ science teachers, all of which is from the incompetents and the crooks rives some benefit from because he needed. who created this problem? I would say was in cahoots with some operation We are in a crisis. Inner-city schools, that the Government ought to pledge that received a benefit from the loan, the poorest schools in our Nation, are itself, our Government should pledge then that is thievery, not bad judg­ falling apart completely. They cease to itself to a policy of fiscal meltdown for ment. We do not know until we inves­ be relevant in the kind of education all the people involved, for the owners, tigate. they are providing. They cannot pro­ the stockholders, for the top manage­ Are we investigating? The President vide chalk, blackboards. Total chaos ment. They should be made to shell said at the end of his plan to bail out remains at many of our inner-city out every dime they have to fill up the the savings and loans associations that schools in the poorest areas. On the cup. The vacuum is created by them. in addition to everything else he was other hand, our best schools are not Somebody took it or loaned it off, irre­ asking in this great and enormous sac­ performing well. Recent tests show sponsibly or whatever. rifice by the American taxpayers, he February 22, 1989 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2537 was asking for $50 million for the Jus­ the judgment of the court. I accept Is it moral to cut the budget for edu­ tice Department to go in and investi­ the punishment." cation? Is it moral to cut the budget gate and to prosecute the crooks. I I think that most people in this for women, infants, and children? Is it hope that $50 million is enough. I do world would accept that kind of pun­ moral to make senior citizens pay not have any way of knowing, but I ishment, 6 months in jail, for stealing more for their Medicare in a surtax think that instead of the $50 million and spending and enjoying millions of and at the same time spend the tax­ for the prosecution of the thieves dollars. payers' money to bail out private insti­ being an afterthought, it ought to be How many more patterns like this tutions which were deregulated for at the center of the total program. do we have? We would like to know. I owners and management who have Let us go in with the idea of pros­ would like to know, and I would like to had a good time fiscally for quite a ecuting crooks first. Then a lot of see a listing of all the prosecutions while? I would like to have these ques­ other things would happen that are that have taken place in connection tions answered. positive in terms of recovering the with S&L associations to date, and I The gentleman from New York [Mr. money that has been lost. It is quite do not care who prosecuted them, SCHUMER] said that REFCO is being legitimate to trade off and tell a whether they were prosecuted at the created. REFCO is going to be a new person, "you face a fine of so many lc·cal level or by the Justice Depart­ fiscal entity created by Mr. Bush to millions of dollars or so many years in ment. Let us have a list before we vote hide the truth of what is happening prison." It is quite legitimate to do on a solution to the S&L crisis or scan­ with the savings and loan associations that. We do it all the time. It is one dal. Let us have a list that we can see from us. Mr. SCHUMER did not say way of recovering money instead of in terms of who is being punished. Let that; I am saying it. It gets it off taking it out of the pockets of taxpay­ us have a list so we can see who was budget. It keeps it out of our attention ers. most incompetent, so that we can in for a while, and it will have its own the future insist that certain people But are we soft on high-level crime? who get certified as incompetent are crisis in a few years, because the fund­ I have not heard anybody get on the never allowed to work in the banking ing of REFCO and the health of floor and scream for justice for the industry again. Let us deal with this in REFCO are dependent on how much American taxpayer. I have not heard a serious manner. money they can recover from a system anybody say that we should prosecute Investigations, indictments and pros­ that is failing. The S&L system is fail­ and make the people who benefited ecutions ought to go forward as not an ing, and the gentleman from New from these corrupt enterprises pay the afterthought but as a key part of the York [Mr. SCHUMER] said himself the price. plan to rescue the savings and loan as­ likelihood is that they will not be able Oh, yes, in the past I have heard sociations. to carry their own weight. He also said speeches about welfare queens and We have been told that the problem that as a result of this little trick of about people who stole a few hundred is in good hands now, that Mr. Bush moving the crisis from the budget and or a few thousand of dollars. I have has a great plan. Instead of the FSLIC from the view of the American taxpay­ heard all kinds of speeches about their being in charge, we are going to put ers this year to REFCO so we can put crucifixion and about putting them in FDIC in charge, and they say that the impact of it over to the future­ jail for life and all kinds of things of FDIC is tougher than FSLIC and will and he is an expert of the Budget that type, but I have heard nothing solve the problem. Committee-that will cost us at least yet in the discussion of the savings I put it this way, and I would like to $2 billion additionally because REFCO and loan association scandal which ask the question: Does anybody re­ will pay a higher interest cost than we equals the level of the problem. member that FDIC started the prob­ would have to pay if it was a regular It is a serious problem. It is a prob­ lem of socialism in the banking indus­ government institution. lem of many millions of dollars being try when they bailed out the Conti­ stolen. One of my constituents told me nental Illinois Bank and obligated $4 0 1715 that they saw something on television billion of taxpayers' funds for that It will cost at least $2 billion, and, as about a person from California-I do deal? Four billion was obligated, and the rates go up, of course it will cost as not remember the name or the situa­ then within the last year FDIC has much as $20 billion more, $20 billion tion-a person who was arrested, tried, bailed out another large bank. This more than the $90 million because we and convicted, and this was the owner was a deal between a bank in North are playing this cute trick of moving it of a savings and loan association. It Carolina and a bank in Texas. That out of sight. seems that this man had wanted to was another $4 billion of taxpayers' Mr. Speaker, I think these matters buy a house and he could not buy the money obligated to cover the deal. are quite serious. I think they are house because he could not get a loan, So FDIC will not be an automatic questions that should be answered. I but he found out that he could buy a answer. FSLIC is broke. After so many think there are some alternatives to savings and loan association cheaper months they were saying they were the President's plan. than he could buy the house. So he $14 billion in the red, so they were out Mr. Speaker, I am not an expert. I bought a savings and loan association of kilter, and they cannot function cannot go into detail, but I would like and, of course, parlayed that into mil­ anymore. How soon will FDIC be out to know why we cannot make a rule lions of dollars with investors and de­ of kilter and unable to function when that we will do only what we are legal­ positors, et cetera. So he built himself they link the two together? We have a ly obligated to do. The Danny Wall $1 million house, and he bought him­ monumental problem shaping up as a gang has given out a lot of money al­ self all the other accouterments that result of our old friend introduced by ready, but why should we go on any went along with it, including a jet the Reagan administration-massive further paying off anybody in the plane. He lived quite a high lifestyle deregulation. S&L situation except the depositors for a while, and after he was tried and All of these operations have received that are guaranteed the money by convicted, he was given 2 years in less attention from the Government FSLIC? The Government stands prison. With 2 years in prison, as we and from the regulators than they had behind that. Every depositor up to all know, with good time, you are out received before. The S&L's were de­ $100,000 should receive his money, but in 6 months. regulated on a massive basis. If they no more. No more responsibilities for So he was asked by a television re­ are deregulated and they are on their any other investor or any other person porter, "Do you think they dealt with own, then why should they come involved. Why can we not expand and you in a just manner?" crying to the Government and the tax­ intensify our efforts to recover money He was at least decent enough to payers when the whole system collaps­ wherever it is found? And that does say, "Well, I am not going to question es? not mean we have a bankruptcy situa- 2538 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 22, 1989 tion. We allow the owner of an S&L to the Government is going to catch you, (5) Measures relating to the regulation of plead bankruptcy, but he can keep his and it just doesn't pay. Don't get in­ common carriers by water

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(3) The provisions of subparagraphs (1) thirty days after any Committee trip or any (C) Permanent Records.-The Clerk of the and (2) do not preclude- trip related to matters of Committee juris­ Committee shall, within three days after (a) the immediate filing or printing of a diction which has been approved by the the final adjournment of a Congress, deliver Committee report unless timely request for Chairman. to the Clerk of the House all bills, joint res­ the opportunity to file supplemental, minor­ (C) Domestic Travel.-Funds authorized olutions, petitions, and other papers re­ ity, or additional views has been made as for the Committee under Clause 5 of Rule ferred to the Committee, together with all provided by this paragraph, or XI of the House Rules are for expenses in­ evidence taken by the Committee under the (b) the filing by the Committee of any curred in the Committee's activities within order of the House during that Congress supplemental report upon any measure or the United States. and not reported to the House. matter which may be required for the car- (D) Foreign Travel.- 2542 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 22, 1989

<1) Local currencies owned by the United <2> shall not engage in any work other RULE XIII. COMMITTEE BUDGET States shall be made available to the Com­ than Committee business; and Annual Budget.- ~ittee and its employees engaged in carry­ <3> shall not be assigned any duties other ( 1 > At the beginning of each session, after mg out their official duties outside the than those pertaining to Committee busi­ consultation with each Subcommittee United States, its Territories or Possessions. ness. Chairman, the Chairman shall propose and (2) No appropriated funds shall be ex­ Limitation on Appointing Govern­ present to the Committee for its approval a pended for the purpose of defraying ex­ ment Personnel.-The Committee shall not budget of the estimated funds necessary for penses of Members of the Committee or its appoint to its staff any experts or other per­ all anticipated activities and programs of employees in any country where local cur­ sonnel detailed or assigned from any depart­ the Committee and its Subcommittees, that rencies are available for this purpose. ment or agency of the Government, except will be requested under a primary expense (3) The following conditions apply to with the written permission of the Commit­ resolution submitted in accordance with travel outside the United States or its terri­ tee on House Administration. clause 5 of Rule XI of the House Rules. tories or possessions: "Clause 5" Appointments.- <2> In presenting the budget, the Chair­ No Member or employee of the Com­ (!> From the funds provided for the ap­ man shall ensure that it contains sufficient mittee shall receive or expend local curren­ pointment of Committee staff pursuant to funds to enable the Committee and each cies for subsistence in any country for any primary and additional expense resolu­ Subcommittee to discharge its responsibil­ day at a rate in excess of the maximum per tions- ities for legislation and oversight. The Chairman of each standing Sub­ diem rate set forth in applicable Federal Additional Expense Resolutions.-Au­ law, or if the Member or employee is reim­ committee is authorized to appoint one staff thorization for the payment of additional or bursed for any expenses for such day, then member who shall serve at the pleasure of unforeseen Committee and Subcommittee the lesser of the per diem or the actual un­ the Subcommittee Chairman. expenses may be procured by one or more reimbursed expenses The Ranking Minority Member of each standing Subcommittee is authorized additional expense resolutions processed in portation) incurred by the Member or em­ the same manner as set out above. ployee during that day. to appoint one staff person who shall serve at the pleasure of the Subcommittee Rank­ Monthly Accounting.- Cb) Each Member or employee of the Com­ (!) Once monthly, the Chairman shall re­ mittee shall make to the Chairman of the ing Minority Member. The staff members appointed pursuant quire the appropriate staff personnel to pre­ Committee an itemized report showing the pare a full and detailed accounting of all ex­ dates each country was visited, the amount to the provisions of (a) and (b) shall be com­ pensated at a rate determined by the Sub­ penditures made during the period since the of per diem furnished, the cost of transpor­ last accounting from the amount budgeted tation furnished, and any funds expended committee Chairman not to exceed: (1) 75 per centum of the maximum established in to the Full Committee. for any other official purpose and shall <2> Each report shall show the amount summarize in these categories the total for­ paragraph of clause 6 of Rule XI of the House Rules, or <2> the rate paid the staff and purpose of each expenditure and the eign currencies and/or appropriated funds budget to which the expenditure is attrib­ expended. member appointed pursuant to subpara­ graph of this paragraph. uted. All such individual reports shall be <3> Each report shall be available, upon re­ filed, no later than sixty days following the (2) Subcommittee staff members appoint­ ed under paragraph (1) are subject to the quest to the Committee Clerk, to any completion of travel, with the Chairman of Member of the House of Representatives. the Committee for use in complying with supervision and control of, and shall be re­ the reporting requirements in applicable sponsible to, the Subcommittee Chairman RULE XIV. CHANGES IN THE COMMITTEE RULES Federal law and shall be open for public in­ or Ranking Minority Member of the Sub­ The Rules of the Committee may be modi­ spection. committee, as appropriate. fied, amended, or repealed, by a majority <4> In carrying out the Committee's activi­ "Clause 6" Appointments.- vote of the Committee, provided that two ties outside of the United States in any ( 1) The Committee shall appoint, by a ma­ legislative days written notice of the pro­ country where local currencies are unavail­ jority vote, from a list submitted by the posed change has been provided each able, a Member or employee of the Commit­ Chairman, appropriate professional and Member of the Committee prior to the tee may not receive reimbursement for ex­ clerical staff personnel, in accordance with meeting date on which the changes are to penses incurred, by the (k)(l) The Chairman at an investigative Member or employee during any day. mum rate of pay, as in effect from time to time, under applicable provisions of law. hearing shall announce in an opening state­ (5) A Member or employee of the Commit­ ment the subject of the investigation. tee may not receive reimbursement for the <3> Subject to the provisions of paragraph <2>. each Committee staff member, other (2) A copy of the committee rules and this cost of any transportation in connection clause shall be made available to each wit­ with travel outside of the United States than a member appointed pursuant to the request of Minority Members, is assigned to ness. unless the Member or employee has actual­ (3) Witnesses at investigative hearings ly paid for the transportation. the Chairman for the purposes of general supervision and control and shall perform may be accompanied by their own counsel Lame Duck Members.-No local cur­ for the purpose of advising them concerning rencies owned by the United States and such duties as the Chairman may assign. made available to the Committee, no pri­ <4> In the case of staff members appointed their constitutional rights. pursuant to the request of Minority Mem­ <4> The chairman may punish breaches of mary expense resolution, and no additional order and decorum, and of professional expe~se resolution of the Committee may bers, the Ranking Minority Member shall provide for the payment or reimbursement exercise general supervision and control ethics on the part of counsel, by censure of expenses incurred by any Member of the subject to the assignments designated b~ and exclusion from the hearings; and the Committee for travel after the general elec­ Minority Members in accordance with committee may cite the offender to the tion in which the Member is not elected to clause 6 of Rule XI of the House Rules. House for contempt. the succeeding Congress, or in the case of a (5) When any staff member is assigned di­ (5) Whenever it is asserted that the evi­ Member who is not a candidate, the earlier rectly to Subcommittee staff duties, the dence or testimony at an investigatory hear­ of the general election date or the adjourn­ staff member shall remain under the gener­ ing may tend to defame, degrade or incrimi­ ment sine die of the last regular session of al supervision and control of the Chairman nate any person. the Congress. of the Committee or Ranking Minority such testimony or evidence shall be Member of the Committee as appropriate, presented in executive session, notwith­ RULE XII. COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEE but under the direct control of the Subcom­ standing the provisions of clause 2(g)(2) of STAFF mittee Chairman or Subcommittee Ranking this Rule, if by a majority of those present, Hiring Practices/ Tenns of Employ­ Minority Member, as appropriate, for duty there being in attendance the requisite ment.-The staff members of the Commit­ assignment purposes. number required under the rules of the tee- (6) The Committee, by majority vote, may committee to be present for the purpose of <1) shall be appointed on a permanent terminate the services of any staff member taking testimony, the committee determines basis, without regard to race, creed, sex, or a.ppointed by the Committee and may, from that such evidence or testimony may tend age, and solely on the basis of fitness to per­ time to time, take appropriate action to fill to defame, degrade, or incriminate any form the duties of their respective positions; any staff vacancies. person; and February 22, 1989 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2543 the committee shall proceed to receive may be placed on the agenda by the Chair­ Committee offices and on telephone re­ such testimony in open session only if a ma­ man or a majority of the Committee. If the quest. The information so available on roll­ jority of the members of the committee, a Chairman determines that any meeting con­ call votes shall include a brief description of majority being present, determine that such vened by him need not be held, he shall give the amendment, motion, order, or other evidence or testimony will not tend to all members of the Committee notice to proposition; the name of each member defame, degrade, or incriminate any person. that effect as far in advance of the meeting voting for and each member voting against In either case the committee shall afford day as practicable, and no meeting shall be such amendment, motion, order, or other such person an opportunity voluntarily to held on such day. See Rule VI. e. for provi­ proposition; whether such vote was by appear as a witness, and receive and dispose sions which apply to meetings of Subcom­ proxy or in person; and names of those of requests from such person t o subpeona mittees. members present but not voting. A steno­ additional witnesses. b. Special Meetings.- If at least three graphic record of a business meeting of the C6) Except as provided in subparagraph members of the Committee file a written re­ Committee or Subcommittee may be kept (5), the chairman shall receive and the com­ quest in the Committee offices that a spe­ and thereafter may be published if the mittee shall dispose of requests to subpoena cial meeting be called by the Chairman to Chairman of the Committee determines additional witnesses consider a specific measure or matter, the there is need for such a record. The pro­ (7) No evidence or testimony taken in ex­ Staff Director shall immediately notify the ceedings of the Committee or Subcommittee ecutive session may be released or used in Chairman of the filing of such request. If, in a closed meeting other than rollcall votes public sessions without the consent of the within three calendar days after the filing shall not be divulged unless otherwise deter­ committee. of such request, the Chairman does not call mined by a majority of the Committee or (8) In the discretion of the committee, wit­ the requested special meeting to be held at Subcommittee. See Rule IV. f. for publica­ nesses may submit brief and pertinent a time within seven calendar days after the tion of the minutes of meetings. sworn statements in writing for inclusion in filing of such request, a majority of the g. Quorums.-A majority of the members the record. The committee is the sole judge members of the Committee may file in the of the Committee or Subcommittee shall of the pertinency of testimony and evidence Committee offices their written notice that constitute a quorum of the Committee or adduced at its hearing. a special meeting will be held at a specified Subcommittee for the purpose of convening (9) A witness may obtain a transcript copy date and hour to consider a specified meas­ meetings, conducting business, and voting of his testimony given at a public session or, ure or matter. If such a notice is filed, the on any matter: Provided, That the Chair­ if given at an executive session, when au­ Committee shall meet on that date and man of the Committee may determine that thorized by the committee. hour. Immediately upon the filing of such a one-third of the members of the Committee notice, the Staff Director shall notify all shall constitute a quorum of the Committee members of the Committee that such spe­ at any meeting for such purpose the results of the rollcall vote on the Except as provided above, the Chairman subdivisions and of paragraph (1)(3) motion to report such bill or resolution, in­ of House Rule XI, clause 2) are included as shall receive and the Committee shall dis­ cluding the total number of votes cast for pose of requests to subpoena additional wit­ part of the report. and total number of votes cast against such This clause shall not preclude the immedi­ nesses. No evidence or testimony taken in reporting; executive session may be released or used in ate filing or printing of a Committee report (4) the detailed statement described in unless timely request for the opportunity to public sessions without the consent of the section 308(a)(l) of the Congressional Committee or Subcommittee. In the discre­ file supplemental, minority, or additional Budget Act of 1974 if the bill or resolution views has been made as provided by this tion of the Committee or Subcommittee, provides new budget authorty .-The Committee shall, shall notify the Ranking Minority Member such bill, resolution. or other matter consid­ on or before February 25 of each year, of any decision, pursuant to clause 3<3> ered by the Committee. All legislation and submit to the Committee on the Budget (1) or clause 4(b) of the rule, to with.hold a other matters referred to the Committee its views and estimates with respect to all record otherwise available, and the matter shall be referred to all Subcommittees of matters to be set forth in the concurrent shall be presented to the Committee for a appropriate jurisdiction within two weeks resolution on the budget for the ensuing determination on the written request of any unless, by majority vote of the members of fiscal year an estimate of the total amounts of new a. Number and Composition.-There shall d. Service on Subcommittees.-The Chair­ budget authority, and budget outlays result­ be such Subcommittees as specified in man and the Ranking Minority Member ing therefrom, to be provided or authorized clause b of this rule each of which shall be shall serve as ex officio members of all Sub­ in all bills and resolutions within its juris­ composed of the number of members set committees and shall have the right to vote forth in such clause. including ex officio on all matters before such Subcommittees, diction that it intends to be effective during 1 that fiscal year. members. The Chairman may create addi­ but shall not be counted for the purpose of c. Budget Act Compliance: Subdivision of tional Subcommittees of an ad hoc nature establishing a quorum. Any member of the as he determines to be appropriate. Allocations .-As soon as Committee may have the privilege of sitting practicable after a concurrent resolution on b. Jurisdiction.-The Subcommittees shall with any Subcommittee during its hearings the budget for any fiscal year is agreed to, have the following general jurisdiction and or deliberations and participate therein, but the Committee .-Cotton, cotton­ action. nor. except as the Subcommittee ment accompanying the conference report seed, rice, and sugar matters. generally. Chairman or a majority of the Subcommit­ on such resolution, and promptly report Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry ( 18 mem­ tee may permit, participate in questioning such subdivisions to the House, in the bers, 11 majority and 7 minority).-Live­ of witnesses under the five-minute rule, nor manner provided by section 302 of the Con­ stock, dairy, poultry, and bees, generally. raise points of order unless such member is gressional Budget Act of 1974. Tobacco and Peanuts <13 members. 8 ma­ a member of such Subcommittee. d. Budget Act Compliance: Recommended jority and 5 minority).-Tobacco and peanut e. Subcommittee Hearings and Meetings.­ Changes .-Whenever the matters. generally. Each Subcommittee is authorized to meet. Committee is directed in a concurrent reso­ Wheat, Soybeans, and Feed Grains <20 hold hearings, receive evidence, and report lution on the budget to determine and rec­ members, 12 majority and 8 minority).­ to the Committee on all matters referred to ommend changes in laws, bills, or resolu­ Wheat. soybeans. feed grains. oilseeds not it or under its jurisdiction. Subcommittee tions under the reconciliation process, it otherwise assigned, dry beans, peas, and len­ Chairmen shall set dates for hearings and shall promptly make such determination tils, generally. meetings of their Subcommittees. after con­ and recommendations, and report a recon­ Operational subcommittees sultation with the Chairman of the Com­ ciliation bill or resolution ALASKA changes are to be discussed and voted upon. Mr. HAWKINS in two instances. Mr. ANNUNZIO. At Large Mr. MILLER of California. Don Young. SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED Mr. PEASE. ARIZONA By unanimous consent, permission Mr. PEPPER. 1. John J. Rhodes III. to address the House, following the Mr. FLORIO. 2. Morris K. Udall. legislative program and any special Mr. PALLONE in two instances. 3. Bob Stump. 2548 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 22, 1989

4. Jon L. Kyl. 11. Bill Nelson. LOUISIANA 5. Jim Kolbe. 12. Tom Lewis. 1. Bob Livingston. ARKANSAS 13. Porter J. Goss. 2. Lindy Clay Shaw, Jr. 4. Jim McCrery. 3. John Paul Hammerschmidt. 16. Lawrence J. Smith. 5. Jerry Huckaby. 4. Beryl Anthony, Jr. 17. William Lehman. 6. Richard H. Baker. 18. Claude Pepper. CALIFORNIA 7. James A. Hayes. 19. Dante B. Fascell. 8. Clyde C. Holloway. 1. Douglas H. Bosco. GEORGIA 2. Wally Herger. MAINE 3. Robert T. Matsui. 1. Robert Lindsay Thomas. 1. Joseph E. Brennan. 4. Vic Fazio. 2. Charles Hatcher. 2. Olympia J. Snowe. 3. Richard Ray. 5. Nancy Pelosi. MARYLAND 6. Barbara Boxer. 4. Ben Jones. 7. George Miller. 5. John Lewis. 1. Roy Dyson. 8. Ronald V. Dellums. 6. Newt Gingrich. 2. Helen Delich Bentley. 9. Fortney Pete Stark. 7. George Barney Frank. 20. William M. Thomas. ILLINOIS 5. Chester G. Atkins. 21. Elton Gallegly. 1. Charles A. Hayes. 6. Nicholas Mavroules. 22. Carlos J. Moorhead. 2. Gus Savage. 7. Edward J . Markey. 23. Anthony C. Beilenson. 3. Marty Russo. 8. Joseph P. Kennedy II. 24. Henry A. Waxman. 4. George E. Sangmeister. 9. Joe Moakley. 25. Edward R. Roybal. 5. William 0. Lipinski. 10. Gerry E. Studds. 26. Howard L. Berman. 6. Henry J. Hyde. 11. Brian J. Donnelly. 27. Mel Levine. 7. Cardiss Collins. MICHIGAN 28. Julian C. Dixon. 8. Dan Rostenkowski. 29. Augustus F. Hawkins. 9. Sidney R. Yates. 1. John Conyers, Jr. 30. Matthew G. Martinez. 10. John Edward Porter. 2. Carl D. Pursell. 31. Mervyn M. Dymally. 11. Frank Annunzio. 3. Howard Wolpe. 32. Glenn M. Anderson. 12. Philip M. Crane. 4. Frederick S. Upton. 33. David Dreier. 13. Harris W. Fawell. 5. Paul B. Henry. 34. Esteban Edward Torres. 14. J. Dennis Hastert. 6. Bob Carr. 35. Jerry Lewis. 15. Edward R. Madigan. 7. Dale E. Kildee. 36. George E. Brown, Jr. 16. Lynn Martin. 8. Bob Traxler. 37. Alfred A. Jim Leach. 8. James L. Oberstar. 2. Sam Gejdenson. 2. Thomas J . Tauke. 3. Bruce A. Morrison. 3. David R. Nagle. MISSISSIPPI 4. Christopher Shays. 4. Neal Smith. 1. Jamie L. Whitten. 5. John G. Rowland. 5. Jim Lightfoot. 2. Mike Espy. 6. Nancy L. Johnson. 6. Fred Grandy. 3. G.V. Ike Skelton. 3. Charles E. Bennett. 5. Alan Wheat. 4. Craig T. James. 1. Carroll Hubbard, Jr. 6. E. Thomas Coleman. 5. Bill McCollum. 2. William H. Natcher. 7. Melton D. "Mel" Hancock. 6. Cliff Stearns. 3. Romano L. Mazzoli. 8. Bill Emerson. 7. Sam Gibbons. 4. Jim Bunning. 9. Harold L. Volkmer. 8. C. W. Bill Young. 5. Harold Rogers. 9. Michael Bilirakis. 6. Larry J. Hopkins. MONTANA 10. Andy Ireland. 7. Carl C. Perkins. 1. Pat Williams. February 22, 1989 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE 2549

2. Ron Marlenee. OHIO 8. John S. Tanner. NEBRASKA 1. Thomas A. Luken. 9. Harold E. Ford. 1. Doug Bereuter. 2. Willis D. Gradison, Jr. TEXAS 2. Peter Hoagland. 3. Tony P. Hall. 1. Jim Chapman. 3. Virginia Smith. 4. Michael G. Oxley. 2. Charles Wilson. 5. Paul E. Gillmor. NEVADA 3. Steve Bartlett. 6. Bob McEwen. 4. Ralph M. Hall. 1. James H. Bilbray. 7. Michael DeWine. 2. Barbara F. Vucanovich. 5. John Bryant. 8. Donald E. "Buz" Lukens. 6. Joe Barton. NEW HAMPSHIRE 9. Marcy Kaptur. 7. Bill Archer. 1. Robert C. Smith. 10. Clarence E. Miller. 8. Jack Fields. 2. Chuck Douglas. 11. Dennis E. Eckart. 9. Jack Brooks. NEW JERSEY 12. John R. Kasich. 10. J.J. Pickle. 13. Donald J. Pease. 1. James J. Florio. 11. Marvin Leath. 14. Thomas C. Sawyer. 12. Jim Wright. 2. William J. Hughes. 15. Chalmers P . Wylie. 3. Frank Pallone, Jr. 13. Bill Sarpalius. 16. Ralph Regula. 14. Greg H. Laughlin. 4. Christopher H. Smith. 17. James A. Traficant, Jr. 5. Marge Roukema. 15. Ede la Garza. 18. Douglas Applegate. 16. Ronald D. Coleman. 6. Bernard J . Dwyer. 19. Edward F. Feighan. 7. Matthew J. Rinaldo. 17. Charles W. Stenholm. 20. Mary Rose Oakar. 18. Mickey Leland. 8. Robert A. Roe. 21. Louis Stokes. 9. Robert G . Torricelli. 19. Larry Combest. 10. Donald M. Payne. OKLAHOMA 20. Henry B. Gonzalez. 11. Dean A. Gallo. 1. James M. Inhofe. 21. Lamar S. Smith. 12. Jim Courter. 2. Mike Synar. 22. Tom DeLay. 13. Jim Saxton. 3. Wes Watkins. 23. Albert G. Bustamante. 14. Frank J. Guarini. 4. Dave Mccurdy. 24. Martin Frost. 25. Michael A. Andrews. NEW MEXICO 5. Mickey Edwards. 6. Glenn English. 26. Richard K. Armey. 1. Steven Schiff. 27. Solomon P. Ortiz. 2. Joe Skeen. OREGON 3. Bill Richardson. 1. Les Aucoin. UTAH 1. NEW YORK 2. Robert F. CBob) Smith. James V. Hansen. 3. Ron Wyden. 2. Wayne Owens. 1. George J. Hochbrueckner. 4. Peter A. DeFazio. 3. Howard C. Nielson. 2. Thomas J . Downey. 5. Denny Smith. 3. Robert J . Mrazek. VERMONT 4. Norman F. Lent. PENNSYLVANIA At Large 5. Raymond J. McGrath. 1. Thomas M. Foglietta. Peter Smith. 6. Floyd H . Flake. 2. William H. Gray III. 7. Gary L. Ackerman. 3. Robert A. Borski. VIRGINIA 8. James H. Scheuer. 4. Joe Kolter. 1. Herbert H. Bateman. 9. Thomas J. Manton. 5. Richard T. Schulze. 2. Owen B. Pickett. 10. Charles E. Schumer. 6. Gus Yatron. 3. Thomas J. Bliley, Jr. 11. Edolphus Towns. 7. Curt Weldon. 4. Norman Sisisky. 12. Major R. Owens. 8. Peter H. Kostmayer. 5. Lewis F. Payne, Jr. 13. Stephen J. Solarz. 9. Bud Shuster. 6. Jim Olin. 14. Guy V. Molinari. 10. Joseph M. McDade. 7. D. French Slaughter, Jr. 15. Bill Green. 11. Paul E. Kanjorski. 8. Stan Parris. 16. Charles B. Rangel.· 12. John P. Murtha. 9. Rick Boucher. 17. Ted Weiss. 13. Lawrence Coughlin. 10. Frank R. Wolf. 18. Robert Garcia. 14. William J. Coyne. WASHINGTON 19. Eliot L. Engel. 15. Don Ritter. 1. John Miller. 20. Nita M. Lowey. 16. Robert S. Walker. 2. Al Swift. 21. Hamilton Fish, Jr. 17. George W. Gekas. 3. Jolene Unsoeld. 22. Benjamin A. Gilman. 18. Doug Walgren. 4. Sid Morrison. 23. Michael R. McNulty. 19. William F. Goodling. 5. Thomas S. Foley. 24. Gerald B.H. Solomon. 20. Joseph M. Gaydos. 6. Norman D. Dicks. 25. Sherwood L. Boehlert. 21. Thomas J. Ridge. 7. Jim McDermott. 26. David O'B. Martin. 22. Austin J . Murphy. 8. Rod Chandler. 27. James T. Walsh. 23. William F. Clinger, Jr. WEST VIRGINIA 28. Matthew F. McHugh. RHODE ISLAND 29. Frank Horton. 1. Alan B. Mollohan. 1. Ronald K. Machtley. 30. Louise Mcintosh Slaughter. 2. Harley 0. Staggers, Jr. 31. Bill Paxon. 2. Claudine Schneider. 3. Robert E. Wise, Jr. 32. John J. LaFalce. SOUTH CAROLINA 4. Nick Joe Rahall II. 33. Henry J. Nowak. 1. Arthur Ravenel, Jr. WISCONSIN 34. Amo Houghton. 2. Floyd Spence. 1. Les Aspin. NORTH CAROLINA 3. Butler Derrick. 2. Robert W. Kastenmeier. 1. Walter B. Jones. 4. Elizabeth J. Patterson. 5. John M. Spratt, Jr. 3. Steve Gunderson. 2. Tim Valentine. 4. Gerald D. Kleczka. 3. H. Martin Lancaster. 6. Robin Tallon. 5. Jim Moody. 4. David E. Price. SOUTH DAKOTA 6. Thomas E. Petri. 5. Stephen L. Neal. At Large 7. David R. Obey. 6. Howard Coble. Tim Johnson. 8. Toby Roth. 7. Charles Rose. 9. F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. TENNESSEE 8. W.G. CBill) Hefner. WYOMING 9. J . Alex McMillan. 1. James H. (Jimmy) Quillen. 10. Cass Ballenger. 2. John J. Duncan, Jr. At Large 11. James McClure Clarke. 3. Marilyn Lloyd. Dick Cheney. 4. Jim Cooper. NORTH DAKOTA 5. Bob Clement. PUERTO RICO At Large 6. Bart Gordon. Resident Commissioner Byron L. Dorgan. 7. Don Sundquist. Jaime B. Fuster. 2550 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE February 22, 1989 AMERICAN SAMOA October 1, 1988, through December 31, 1988, By Mrs. BENTLEY trade treatment any recission of budget authority proposed MERSCHMIDT, Mr. PARRIS, Mr. FRANK, to the products of India; to the Committee by the President take effect unless specifi­ Mr. HENRY, and Mr. BATEMAN): on Ways and Means. cally disapproved by the adoption of a joint H.R. 1059. A bill to amend chapters 83 and By Mr. KOLBE Cfor himself, Mr. resolution; jointly, to the Committees on 84 of title 5, United States Code, to expedite UDALL, Mr. SIKORSKI, Mr. HAYES of Government Operations and Rules. the processing of applications of Federal Louisiana, Mr. HANSEN, Mr. OLIN, By Mr. DOWNEY (for himself and employees seeking retirement benefits, and Mr. DAVIS, Mr. NIELSON of Utah, Mr. Mr. DONNELLY): for other purposes; to the Committee on FUSTER, Mr. ROBINSON, Mr. BUSTA­ H.R. 1054. A bill to amend the Internal Post Office and Civil Service. MANTE, Mr. RICHARDSON, Mr. OBER­ Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a $100 By Mr. FORD of Tennessee: STAR, Mr. DWYER of New Jersey, Mr. income tax credit to individuals who are vol­ H.R. 1060. A bill to amend title II of the MARTINEZ, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. VALEN­ unteer firefighters; to the Committee on Social Security Act to provide for a more TINE, and Mr. SMITH of New Hamp­ Ways and Means. gradual period of transition (and a new al­ shire): By Mr. DOWNEY Cfor himself, Mr. ternative formula with respect to such tran­ H.R. 1068. A bill to provide for the mint­ GRADISON, Mr. GUARINI, Ms. SCHNEI­ sition) to the changes in benefit computa­ ing and circulation of one dollar coins, and DER, Mr. WALKER, Mr. MOAKLEY, Mr. tion rules enacted in the Social Security Amendments of 1977 as they apply to work­ for other purposes; to the Committee on HOCHBRUECKNER, Mr. PORTER, Mr. Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. SMITH of New Hampshire, Mr. ers born in years after 1916 and before 1930 (and related beneficiaries) and to provide By Mr. LENT: MOODY, Mr. PEASE, Mr. FRANK, Mr. H.R. 1069. A bill to amend the Federal MORRISON of Connecticut, Mr. for increases in their benefits accordingly, and for other purposes; to the Committee Power Act to guide the Federal Energy Reg­ CARPER, Mr. DOUGLAS, Mr. BATES, on Ways and Means. ulatory Commission in the issuance of li­ Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut, and censes to operate existing hydroelectric fa­ Mr. CRANE): By Mr. FRANK: H.R. 1061. A bill to repeal section 225 of cilities; to the Committee on Energy and H.R. 1055. A bill to restore balance among the Federal Salary Act of 1967, and for Commerce. sources of supply for the Nation's sweetner other purposes; to the Committee on Post By Mr. LIVINGSTON: needs, and for other purposes; jointly, to Office and Civil Service. H.R. 1070. A bill to conserve the marine the Committees on Agriculture and Ways By Mr. GEKAS: and coastal resources of the Gulf of Mexico; and Means. H.R. 1062. A bill to require as a condition jointly, to the Committees on Merchant By Mr. ECKART Cfor himself, Mr. of receiving funds under the Older Ameri­ Marine and Fisheries and Public Works and THOMAS A. LUKEN, Mr. SWIFT, Mr. cans Act of 1965 that States require that, Transportation. SYNAR, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. not later than 60 days after commencing By Mr. NELSON of Florida: SLATTERY, Mr. TAUZIN, Mr. SIKORSKI, any proceeding to compel the sale of a resi­ H.R. 1071. A bill to provide for regional Mr. FLORIO, and Mr. SKAGGS): dence occupied by an older individual or to primary elections and caucuses for selection H.R. 1056. A bill to amend the Solid Waste evict such individual from such residence, of delegates to political party Presidential Disposal Act to clarify provisions concern­ notice of such proceeding be given to such nominating conventions and for Federal ing the application of certain requirements individual and to the appropriate area funding of presidential primary elections; to and sanctions to Federal facilities; to the agency on aging if such proceeding is based the Committee on House Administration. Committee on Energy and Commerce. on the failure of such individual to pay a By Mr. NIELSON of Utah: By Mr. EDWARDS of California Cfor debt; and for other purposes; to the Com­ H.R. 1072. A bill to require the Federal himself, Ms. PELOSI, and Mr. mittee on Education and Labor. Communications Commission to prescribe MINETA): By Mr. GIBBONS (for himself, Mr. standards for compatibility of mobile radio H.R. 1057. A bill to authorize the Secre­ YOUNG of Florida, Mr. BILIRAKIS, systems for public safety uses, and for other tary of Housing and Urban Development to Mr. IRELAND, and Mr. Goss): purposes; to the Committee on Energy and make grants to States for the preservation H.R. 1063. A bill to amend the Federal Commerce. of low income housing; to the Committee on Water Pollution Control Act to add Tampa By Mr. NIELSON of Utah Cfor him­ Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs. Bay, FL, to the national estuary program; self, Mr. HANSEN, and Mr. OWENS of By Mr. FIELDS Cfor himself, Mr. jointly, to the· Committees on Public Works Utah>: TAUZIN, Mr. HAYES of Louisiana, Mr. and Transportation and Merchant Marine H.R. 1073. A bill to authorize the Secre­ ROBINSON, Mrs. BOGGS, Mr. CALLA­ and Fisheries. tary of the Interior to enter into an amend­ HAN, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. BROOKS, Mr. By Mr. GRANT: atory contract with the Uintah Water Con­ DELAY, Mr. WILSON, Mr. GIBBONS, H.R. 1064. A bill to amend the Animal servancy District; to the Committee on Inte­ Mr. HAMMERSCHMIDT, Mr. LIVING­ Welfare Act to prohibit greyhound racing rior and Insular Affairs. STON, Mr. HOLLOWAY, Mr. ESPY, Mr. and greyhound race training unless any By Ms. OAKAR (for herself, Mr. LENT, ORTIZ, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. HALL of visual lures used in such racing or training Mr. DE LuGo, Mr. COLEMAN of Texas, Texas, Mr. HUTTO, Mr. BAKER, Mr. are of artificial or mechanical construction Mr. ANNUNZIO, Mr. Bosco, Mr. ERD­ ARMEY, Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. LAUGH­ and to make such Act applicable to facilities REICH, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. MOAKLEY, LIN, and Mr. BARTON of Texas): that are used for greyhound racing or grey­ Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER, Mr. TRAFICANT, H.R. 1058. A bill to amend the Merchant hound race training; to the Committee on Mr. WOLF, Mr. WOLPE, and Mr. Marine Act, 1936, to repeal the requirement Agriculture. PARRIS): 2552 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE Februa~y 22, 1989 H.R. 1074. A bill to provide for cost-of­ PACKARD, Mr. PARRIS, Mr. SHUMWAY, By Mr. BILIRAKIS : October 7 through October 14, 1989, as "Na­ H.R. 1075. A bill to amend the Indian H.R. 1080. A bill to amend the Internal tional Week of Outreach to the Rural Dis­ Gaming Regulatory Act to classify electron­ Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a abled" ; to the Committee on Post Office ic or electromechanical facsimiles of certain credit against income tax for amounts con­ and Civil Service. games of chance as class II gaming; to the tributed to a health care savings account By Mr. KOLTER: Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. and to amend title XVIII of the Social Secu­ H.J. Res. 147. Joint resolution to designate By Mr. POSHARD: rity Act to provide for a high deductible and September 1, 1989, as "National Day of Rec­ H.R. 1076. A bill authorizing the city of protection against catastrophic medical care ognition of the Polish Armed Forces of Chester: IL, to reconstruct, repair, or im­ expenses for individuals who have estab­ World War II"; to the Committee on Post prove a toll bridge across the Mississippi lished such accounts; jointly, to the Com­ Office and Civil Service. River at or near Chester, IL; to the Commit­ mittee on Ways and Means and Energy and By Ms. PELOSI (for herself, Ms. tee on Public Works and Transportation. Commerce. SNOWE, Mr. BEVILL, Mr. KOSTMAYER, By Mr. ROE: By Mr. SOLOMON: Mr. COLEMAN of Texas, Mr. RoE, Mr. H.R. 1077. A bill to amend the Internal H.R. 1081. A bill to amend the Commer­ WALGREN, Mr. CAMPBELL of Colorado, Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the deduc­ cial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 to Mr. WOLPE, Mr. SOLARZ, Mr. JONES of tion for contributions to individual retire­ provide that the requirements for the oper­ North Carolina, Mr. FAUNTROY, Mr. ment accounts; to the Committee on Ways ation of commercial motor vehicles will not MILLER of California, Mr. KASTEN­ and Means. apply to the operation of firefighting vehi­ MEIER, Mr. LAGOMARSINO, Mr. MOAK­ By Ms. SCHNEIDER